After Liu Xingyun finished speaking, he excused himself and left.
Because he couldnāt make a decision about this matter.
It ultimately required the intervention of the presence behind the scenes.
Xu Zimei was drinking wine by himself when suddenly, he felt a gaze fall upon him.
He looked up to see a young man sitting at the top watching him.
The young man was quite handsome.
Wearing a long robe with floral patterns, his hair was tightly tied back.
His eyebrows carried a hint of gloom.
"Who is that guy?" Xu Zimei glanced at Bian Yue and asked.
"Mu Zhuo," Bian Yue replied with some displeasure.
Originally, Black Crow Mansion hoped for Mu Zhuo and me to marry.
Because Mu Zhuo is the second son of the Mu Family.
His elder brother is Mu Qingyun, the most famous general in Fireloathing City.
If the two got married, it would be a strong alliance for both Black Crow Mansion and the Mu Family.
Yet, she didnāt like Mu Zhuo.
She would rather casually find Xu Zimei from outside.
Then they could fake the marriage and when the time was right, resolve it with a divorce letter.
"Donāt act impulsively, not before the matter is fully investigated.
Without evidence, you canāt do anything to him," Bian Yue reassured Xu Zimei.
Earlier on the city wall, someone tried to push Xu Zimei down.
It was Mu Zhuo causing trouble behind the scenes.
Xu Zimei wasnāt worried; he didnāt regard the opponent as a threat.
"After dinner, can I visit the Scripture Pavilion at Black Crow Mansion?" Xu Zimei asked.
"As long as you donāt go to the third floor, with my influence, no one will stop you," Bian Yue confidently replied.
Because the third floor is the Core Land of Black Crow Mansion.
The books stored there are not even freely accessible to Bian Yue, much less Xu Zimei.
"Itās fine, I just want to check out some essays."
Xu Zimei shook his head and said.
He wasnāt interested in the cultivation techniques and martial arts of Black Crow Mansion.
He just wanted to understand more about the Blazing Flame Realm.
Apart from the Ancient Godās legacy, thereās also the mysterious presence that created the Water Beast.
......
The banquet ended, and those celebrating also left in groups.
The Manor Master of Black Crow Mansion, Bian Wenzhou, sat at the head.
He coughed lightly and said, "Yueāer, letās talk about your matter."
"Dad, we already talked about it before," Bian Yue stood up and replied.
"I donāt want to marry Mu Zhuo, I already have someone I like, and you should support that."
"Youāre being unreasonable," the Second Elder immediately scolded.
"Our Black Crow Mansion members canāt just marry someone unknown."
"So what?
Does the Second Elder insist that I must marry Mu Zhuo?" Bian Yue retorted.
"How about this, letās test that young man," Bian Wenzhou suggested.
"If he passes the test, you can marry him.
If not, he will be expelled from Fireloathing City."
After Bian Wenzhou spoke, the others lowered their heads in thought.
This proposal is indeed reasonable.
Moreover, itās the Manor Masterās decision, they couldnāt refuse.
"I agree," the Great Elder was the first to say.
"I agree too," others followed suit one after another.
Bian Yue hesitated for a moment, looking at Xu Zimei.
She saw Xu Zimeiās indifferent expression.
She could only ask, "How do you plan to test him?"
"Itās simple," Bian Wenzhou said with a smile.
"Pick someone from the younger generation of Black Crow Mansion to fight him.
The result of the battle will decide."
"Is that so," others exchanged glances and agreed.
"Yueāer, go get ready," Bian Wenzhou waved his hand.
He said, "Bring him to the arena tomorrow at noon."
Bian Yue left with Xu Zimei.
Other elders also began to leave gradually.
Only Bian Wenzhou remained seated, motionless.
After everyone left, Liu Xingyun came out of the shadows and stopped in front of him.
"The road is paved, is your information accurate?" Bian Wenzhou asked again.
"Trust me," Liu Xingyun nodded.
"That guy is definitely the Great Emperor; no one among Black Crow Mansionās younger generation can match him."
Bian Wenzhou knocked gently on the table beside him, thoughtfully.
Murmuring to himself, "It seems itās time to give the Mu Family a warning.
But with Mu Qingyun around, it canāt be too much."
......
After a brief chat with Bian Yue, they parted ways.
Bian Yue went to rest.
While Xu Zimei was planning to continue studying the Blue-eyed Water Beast.
This was an important matter on his path to becoming a Great Saint.
Once he fully comprehended it, he could truly step into the Great Saint realm.
Nightfall deepened.
When Xu Zimei awoke from his insights into the Blue-eyed Water Beast, a person silently appeared in his room.
It was because of this sudden appearance that he was forced to awaken from his insights.
It was a woman in a white robe.
The woman stood at the window, back facing him.
Her ribbons fluttered in the wind, and her black hair seemed silver under the moonlight.
"Who are you?" Xu Zimei asked.
"Bian Shishi, Bian Yueās sister," the woman replied.
Xu Zimei frowned.
He didnāt know her.
"Do you need something?"
"Just came to see you," the woman smiled.
She faced away from Xu Zimei, her face unseen, only her silhouette looked beautiful.
"See me?" Xu Zimei was puzzled.
"Demon Lord, itās been a while," Bian Shishi suddenly said.
This sentence made Xu Zimeiās eyes sharpen.
The other knew him, or rather knew of him.
Yet he knew nothing about this woman.
He didnāt like feeling passive like this.
"Who are you?" Xu Zimei asked again.
"Iāve already answered, Black Crow Mansionās eldest daughter, Bian Shishi," the woman calmly replied.
"Do we know each other?" Xu Zimei asked.
"We do, and we donāt."
The woman paused in silence, finally saying, "I know you, but you may not know me."
Xu Zimei didnāt respond.
The woman also fell silent.
The night was beautiful, with a full moon in the sky.
Only the heat from the Blazing Flame Realm made people uncomfortable.
"Demon Lord, I heard you are seeking news of the Ancient God," Bian Shishi suddenly said.
"It seems you want to break the exile of the Ancient Demon Cave."
"You know the Ancient God?" Xu Zimei asked.
"I only confirmed you as the Demon Lord when I heard you were looking for the Ancient God."
Bian Shishi admitted, "I donāt know the Ancient God, but thereās someone who definitely knows."
"Who?" Xu Zimei quickly asked.
Bian Shishi reached out, pointing to the Blue-eyed Water Beast next to Xu Zimei.
Xu Zimei suddenly realized something but couldnāt be certain.
"Where can I find him?" Xu Zimei asked again.
"I donāt know, but next time the Water Beast attacks the city, you can try tracking them."
Bian Shishi replied, "Alright, Iāve said everything I needed to.
Iāve met my old friend, itās time to leave."
As she finished speaking, her silhouette vanished in the moonlight.