After changing clothes, Wang Junze came to Su Yuwei’s room and slightly bowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Commandery Princess, for helping my little sister cultivate."
"Wang Xin has already joined the Judgment Department; naturally, she deserves such an opportunity. There’s no need for an outsider like you to thank me."
With a calm expression, Su Yuwei said indifferently.
Am I considered an outsider?
Feeling a bit awkward, Wang Junze rubbed his nose and did not dwell on the topic. After a moment of thought, he continued to ask, "What are your plans regarding the relic, Commandery Princess?"
"Tomorrow morning, Lu Qing and I will head directly to Ice Wind Gorge. You can choose to come with us or go with Luo Qingxuan," Su Yuwei responded calmly.
"I’ll go with the Commandery Princess." Without much hesitation, Wang Junze immediately expressed his stance.
Although he hadn’t made a choice yet, in reality, Wang Junze was inclined to join the Judgment Department. Today, following Su Yuwei out of the City Lord’s Mansion was a clear indication of his attitude, so naturally, he wouldn’t hesitate at this point.
Su Yuwei’s expression remained unchanged as she said indifferently, "However, this is only limited to before the relic opens! Once it opens, Lu Qing and I will rush to the depths of the relic as quickly as possible, so... within the relic, you’ll have to rely on yourself."
Pausing for a moment, Su Yuwei continued, "I’ll remind you one last time, the relic is extremely dangerous. The danger does not only come from the demon beasts or the mechanisms and trials of the relic itself but also from the Deserters, and even... from others."
"You can cooperate with people from other sects, but remember, do not easily trust anyone. In the face of benefits, even close relatives may betray you, let alone others."
"Moreover, in the relic, avoid greed; if you’re uncertain, you should choose to give up rather than gamble!"
"With your strength, as long as you don’t enter the relic’s depths and remember these points, you’ll most likely remain safe."
Su Yuwei spoke these words in a very calm manner, but Wang Junze could still hear the concern in her tone.
This Commandery Princess, despite her cold appearance, is actually warm-hearted on the inside, treating her people very well. Moreover, even though Wang Junze has not yet joined the Judgment Department, she already sees him as one of her own.
"Thank you, Commandery Princess, for the reminder. I will remember it."
With a slight bow, Wang Junze thanked her again.
"Alright, you may go now." Waving her hand, Su Yuwei gave a slightly impatient command, "You don’t have to go back today; just stay at the inn and rest instead of practicing. Just maintain a good state."
Nodding, Wang Junze then exited the room. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on novel~fire~net
After everyone else had left, Yuan Shouyi returned to the garden and met with Luo Qingxuan.
"What did Su Yuwei say?"
Sitting down in front of the stone table, Yuan Shouyi first asked.
"She agreed." Luo Qingxuan naturally knew what he was referring to and nodded slightly, replying softly, "Starting tomorrow, City Lord Yuan only needs to guard Jubei City. Regardless of whether it’s me or Su Yuwei who gets the relic, you won’t miss out on your share of the reward."
Upon hearing this, a trace of happiness appeared in Yuan Shouyi’s eyes: "Thank you, Saintess!"
"No need to be polite. Resisting the Deserters is the most important matter. As long as City Lord Yuan remembers this, the Profound Moon Sword Sect will not be your enemy," Luo Qingxuan replied softly.
"By the way, regarding Wang Junze..." Yuan Shouyi probed again, looking at Luo Qingxuan.
"He is a rare Sword Dao prodigy. Whatever choice he makes, he is not our enemy." When mentioning Wang Junze, a sharp glint appeared in Luo Qingxuan’s eyes as she spoke coldly, "I didn’t intervene in some previous matters, but that doesn’t mean I know nothing."
"I hope there won’t be a next time for such matters! At least during the opening of this relic, City Lord Yuan should not have any other thoughts."
This statement already served as a very stern warning.
Slightly stunned, Yuan Shouyi found himself unable to utter his planned words. After a brief silence, he chuckled lightly: "The Saintess misunderstands; I have no grudges with Wang Junze, so I naturally won’t target him."
"That would be best."
Nodding, Luo Qingxuan continued, "As said before, during the relic’s opening, as long as City Lord Yuan can hold Jubei City and not give the Deserters an opportunity, it will be a great accomplishment."
"Rest assured, Saintess, unless I die, Jubei City will not fall," Yuan Shouyi replied earnestly.
"Then I will not disturb the Saintess’s rest any longer."
Smiling, Yuan Shouyi, having obtained the answer he wanted, said no more and turned to leave.
Watching Yuan Shouyi’s receding figure, Luo Qingxuan couldn’t help but frown slightly.
Although Yuan Shouyi’s words were left unsaid, she could still sense that he had intentions of killing Wang Junze, and it was not just for his nephew Yuan Heng.
It’s uncertain how effective her recent warning was.
However, all she could do for Wang Junze was just this much. Whether Wang Junze could emerge from the relic alive would depend on his own abilities.