"J-just now... W-was t-that--" Xu Long's face is white as a sheet of paper, as if he had just seen a ghost. While his eyes intently looked at Gu Xiao Li's figure.

The skill that lass used just now--!

"The Plum Blossom steps..." Rui Wei muttered as she sipped her 'Serene Lotus Tea'.

The Plum Blossom's Elegant dance was one of the Zu Clan's secretive skill, only a handful of disciples knew that this kind of skill actually exists within the Zu Clan.

The selection method of Zu Clan Matriarch was thorough and strict, one can count in hand the disciples who are practicing this mythical technique of theirs.

He, Xu Long have once seen this technique when a certain Elder was practicing. And Xu Long, have curiously asked his Master, the Zu Clan's Matriarch.

"H. How come-- how did that lass know our Zu Clans technique?! I've never heard that Master has taken another disciple?" Xu Long slowly turned his head towards Rui Wei, as his face was full of disbelief.

How did this lass acquire their Zu Clan's secret technique?

It was understandable that this lady in front of him also know about the existence of their secret technique 'Plum Blossom Step' as the Zu Clan Matriarch seemed to trust her. The Zu Clan Matriarch have also reminded him countless of times to be courteous in front of this lady.

But for the lass down there. Xu Long's mind was in chaos. The two possibilities clashed inside his head, that lass could be Matriarch Xu's newfound disciple, she might have found Gu Xiao Li's talent high enough to let her cultivate the Plum Blossoms Elegant Dance.

His Master, Zu Clan's Matriarch had been always fond of going around places to find 'Talents'. Some ecamples were the outside disciples of Zu Clan Matriarch that even the Zu Clam weren't aware of-- Xu Long is one of Zu Matriarch outside disciple.

A/n: Wow, outside disciple seems so awkward. Do help me thinking some fitting words here.

He could courteously ask that lass regarding the technique she used, But if she is not Zu Clan's Matriarch, then he would not be so courteous.

Hundreds of thoughts flashed through Xu Long's mind, but what he worried the most was the possibility of a spy inside their Zu Clan.

Their Zu Clan... Is there someone selling them out?

While Rui Wei who saw this couldn't help but almost laugh out loud. She tried to hide it by sipping her 'Lotus Tea' while her other hand supported Ruzi. Despite Rui Wei actions, her figure still appeared refined and elegant. It was quite a strange sight, seeing a Lady sipping Tea in one hand, while supporting a toddler to another, but still exclude an elegant aura.

'To think that Matriarch Zu still doubts this guy who wholeheartedly thinks of the Zu Clan's well being...'

Prior to this, Rui Wei had two task coming here on Lotus Restaurant, the first one was to test Xu Long's loyalty and the second one is---

Rui Wei looked at Gu Xiao Li, more specifically on her left hand, where she wore a silver plain ring.

Rui Wei tapped her fingers, within that moment a sliver of Qi flew towards Xu Long without him noticing.

"Brother Xu, you seem to be in a deep thought so do pardon me if I have interrupted you. I have a humble task that needs Brother Xu's help, you see." Rui Wei talked with Xu Long through spiritual.

"En, This one is at your command." Xu Long who slightly recovered his senses replied, but his eyes were still glued at Gu Xiao Li.

*

On the first floor of the restaurant, the crowds were circling around Gu Xiao Li who was standing straight, and Fe An Ning who is being supported by the Fe Family's servants.

After waiting for some time, the expected Expert still did not come out, which made Gu Xiao Li quite perplexed.

'Oi. can't you feel anything within this place?' Gu XiaoLi spoke with the spirit inside the Ring.

'If there is something amiss here I would have felt it a long time ago! You're simply overthinking again!' The spirit inside the ring sarcastically replied at her. Her face frowned a bit, but it sooned remained it's calm.

On the side, Fe An Ning gritted her teeth. She was being supported by the Fe Family's servants, Gu Xiao Li was ignoring her as if she was not even worth her attention. This made Fe An Ning's anger once again flare up.

"You...!" The servants beside Fe An Ning saw their young mistress was about to stir up trouble again, and some quit witted servants quickly held her back. Sealing her acupoint, Fe An Nings voice was sealed, the servants whispered Fe An Ning their Master's reminders and Fe An Ning trembled before she reluctantly left with her servants. Gu Xiao Li who saw this lost her interest towards Fe An Ning, she then leisurely walked to a corner where the empty tables are, she then sat as if the commotion just now had nothing to do with her.

She sat with her back straight showing off her confidence. She raised her hand and called over a Waiter.

The waiter scampered off to get the things in order.

While the people who saw that the farce was mostly done, they also lost their interest and went back to their respective seat, but from time to time, the people inside the Lotus restaurant would steal some looks towards Gu Xiao Li.

Gu Xiao Li continued to eat despite the uncomfortable look coming from the people.

Gu Xiao Li's purpose on coming on this restaurant was to eat the famed 'Lotus Soup' which the 9th Prince has greatly bragged to her. After eating the Lotus Soup, Gu Xiao Li, of course had no business on the restaurant anymore so she started to leave.

Unexpectedly bjust after paying for the food, a scholarly man came to her. Gu Xiao Li scrutinized the man, he is wearing a dark green linen cloth, his hair was simple tied backwards, while his face looked so average that if he were thrown in the middle of street it would be hard to find him. The man did not carry any weapon beside him and he excluded a fairly good aura.

"A, ah. Do pardon me if I came out suddenly but I'm a scholar and I hope that Miss Gu could share a tad bit of her story with me?" The Man stammered a little.

'A scholar?' Gu Xiao Li listened to the man talk, but in the end, frowned.

"I'm afraid I cannot do that." She then coldly turned down the scholar's request. Afterall, sharing her story meant giving this lass the power over her name!

The proclaimed scholar looked a bit dejected but did not pursue the matter anymore, he then just walked out of the shop.

As Gu Xiao Li also left the restaurant, the ring on her hand vibrated, as a thundering voice rang out of her head.

"YOU IDIOTIC GIRL!! RUN AFTER THAT MAN!! YOU A DISCIPLE OF MINE, THE ESTEEMED SAGE HAS JUST BEEN ROBBED?!!" The voice angrily shouted within Gu Xiao Li's head, The spirit inside the ring, also couldn't believe what had just happened, the man had simply come over and talked to her. And soon enough the scroll inside her sleeves was gone!!

Of course the Primodial Beast; Jade Snake couldn't admit that he had not also detected it and could only scold Gu Xiao Li.

Gu Xiao Li knew the severity of the situation and immediately ran after the man, using her 'Falcon Eyes' she marked the scholarly man.

'Falcon Eyes' is an ancient technique that the Primordial Jade Snake inside her ring had taught her. This technique was one of the skills that were on the Ancient Era.

"You foolish girl! How could you not notice that?! And it was not a simple item! It was the 'Heaven's Spring Steps!!' Oh Buddha, Oh Great Sovereign... How could I be contracted with someone like this?!"

Gu Xiao Li's face was dark as a pot's. She could not refute the Jade Snake's sarcastic comments to her. She had not put the manual inside her ring, and this happened...

Good, good, good! To think that there's someone who could freely sniff out in front of her like that!

Her mouth curled up into a horrifying smile, her thick killing intent scared out the nearby animals, beasts, and low ranked cultivators.

Xu Long who was being chased after, had his face is deathly pale, as he could hear his instincts shouting at him to run faster. He could only curse that his legs are not fast enough.

That-- That Wei lady....! She scammed him! She clearly said that he only needs to distract Gu Xiao Li for a short time...!

He did distract her for a second, but why is this Gu Xiao Li running after him as if he owes her millions of golds and haven't pay up for who-knows-how-many-years?!