Xuantian Pavilion.
Bai Zihe and Yue Rushuang were having a meal.
"Come, junior brother, eat more of this. These are abalones from the East Sea."
"These are fresh sea cucumbers flown in from the South Sea."
"These are from the far north..."
Yue Rushuang kept one chopstickful after another, barely pausing.
Often, Bai Zihe had only eaten half of the food in his bowl when Yue Rushuang would immediately add more, piling it up like a mountain.
Fifth Senior Sister's love... it was truly overwhelming.
"Fifth Senior Sister..."
Bai Zihe felt the need for a mid-meal break and began to talk about his flight.
"On the plane back this time, I encountered a very familiar aura, but it vanished in an instant, and I couldn't confirm who it was."
"Oh?"
Yue Rushuang paused.
Warriors were extremely sensitive to auras.
Especially a peak master like junior brother, who would rarely misidentify an aura.
She immediately asked, "Did anything happen afterwards?"
"Yes!"
Bai Zihe recounted, "I also met a woman. She seemed to have stolen the 'Panchi Pattern Ding' from the Ying people."
"And she used me as a shield."
Speaking of this, Bai Zihe's expression turned solemn.
"These Ying people are truly audacious."
"To openly wield swords and guns on the land of our Great Xia, to draw their blades at the slightest disagreement, they are simply lawless."
Yue Rushuang listened and chuckled.
Then, she said to Bai Zihe, "Junior brother, you are unaware of this."
"The person you encountered might be Fourth Senior Sister's associate!"
"Her profession is that of a chivalrous thief."
Speaking of her, Yue Rushuang smiled, "She specifically targets the private vaults and safes of wealthy individuals who exploit the poor, or similar targets."
"Or she might strike at the wealthy families who accumulate ill-gotten gains."
"Occasionally, she also orchestrates large-scale operations."
"For instance, the national treasure Serpent-Headed Vase, which the Great Xia National Museum received as an unconditional donation last year, was stolen back from Britain by her team."
"Recently, they have been frequently targeting the Ying people, causing their defense levels to be raised. Yet, they are still unable to do anything about Fourth Senior Sister's people."
"That's why the Ying people have been so volatile."
Bai Zihe's respect immediately grew.
As expected of Fourth Senior Sister, her vision was so grand.
Speaking of which.
When Bai Zihe ascended Jiulong Mountain, Fourth Senior Sister had already descended. They hadn't met yet.
They only knew of each other's existence.
"Fourth Senior Sister..."
Bai Zihe sighed with anticipation, "I wonder when I'll be able to meet her."
Yue Rushuang immediately pouted.
"Junior brother..."
"You are truly heartless!"
"You eat my cooking, but your heart pines for Fourth Senior Sister."
"Alas..."
Yue Rushuang also put on a disappointed look and sighed, "As expected, the new surpasses the old."
What was this all about!
Bai Zihe listened, breaking out in a cold sweat, and said awkwardly, "Fifth Senior Sister, I was just saying..."
Yue Rushuang wasn't truly angry with him; she was just a little jealous.
She let out a soft snort and was about to playfully strike him.
Suddenly, someone announced from outside.
"Young Master, Pavilion Master, a letter from the Lord of the Southern Domain."
Bai Zihe took it and his brow immediately furrowed.
Second Senior Sister had discovered something strange in the Southern Domain and asked Bai Zihe to go and see it as soon as possible.
"Since it's a major matter concerning Second Senior Sister, you should finish your meal and go."
Yue Rushuang knew what was important.
Bai Zihe nodded.
An hour later.
Bai Zihe arrived at the Southern Domain headquarters.
"Junior brother..."
"Long time no see!"
Upon seeing Bai Zihe, Ji Xueyun became as happy as a child and immediately gave him a big hug.
Poor Bai Zihe.
Having just eaten his fill at Yue Rushuang's place, he was now buried between two "large granaries" and for a moment, he could barely breathe.
"Cough cough..."
It wasn't until Ji Xueyun heard his coughing that she let go of him, her face flushed red.
"Second Senior Sister..."
As they walked, Bai Zihe asked, "What exactly happened?"
Ji Xueyun's expression immediately turned serious.
She led Bai Zihe to the Domain Lord's office. On the wall hung a large electronic map, one that updated in real-time.
"Look here..."
Ji Xueyun pointed to a mountain forest valley on the map with a laser pointer. "My dispatched patrol soldiers have discovered very strange individuals in this area."