"Back to Master, that human female cultivator..."

After listening to the narration in the childish voice of the Earth Rock Rat, Lu Changan's face showed a strange look.

The Earth Rock Rat is a true elixir-level demon with a talent for earth escape, a keen sense of smell, and is good at tracking.

During the more than half a month that Lu Changan was out, Yu Qin's every move did not escape the surveillance of the Earth Rock Rat.

Who this woman interacts with every day, practices, food, entertainment, and even the color of clothes she wears are monitored clearly, down to the smallest detail.

Lu Changan was also amused. Before leaving, he just asked the rock rat to pay attention. He didn't expect the rat to be so serious.

Based on the report of the Earth Rock Rat, Lu Changan discovered two doubts.

The first suspicion is that Yu Qin secretly prepared several medicinal herbs, including powders, potions, and perfumes.

However, the rock rat's sense of smell did not detect anything highly poisonous.

The second suspicion is that Yu Qin once went out.

The rock rat did not follow him out.

Because Lu Changan asked him to guard Qiufeng Island and guard the black wood gourd vine planted at the bottom of the deep pool.

This matter is of the highest importance and priority.

Lu Changan pondered: "Has this woman ever deliberately paid attention to or gotten close to Xia Wenyue?"

Xia Wenyue's innate Tao body contained an opportunity to break through the Nascent Soul stage, and it also came with unknown risks. Lu Changan was instinctively on guard.

"No." The rock rat shook his little head.

"From this point of view, Yu Qin's sojourn and refuge can rule out the secret of the innate Taoist body."

Lu Changan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then, even if this woman comes with bad intentions, she is at most a hostile force from the Xia clan."

Lu Changan didn't know that Yu Qin had framed him before Young Master Xia.

While Lu Changan was away, Yu Qin never said anything bad about Lu Changan, and showed a pitiful and meek look in front of Young Master Xia.

Yu Qin understands the truth that going too far is never enough. Even though they once loved each other, Young Master Xia cannot completely trust her.

Don't be too repetitive in your attempts to distance yourself, otherwise it's easy to expose your flaws.

Regardless of whether Young Master Xia believes it or not, all it takes is a bud of doubt in his heart to cause a gap in the relationship between the two.

…

Two days later, Qiufeng Island Mansion.

Lu Changan sent out a transmission note to make an appointment with Xia Shenglan, the elder of the Xia clan.

As a worshiper of the Xia clan, Lu Changan noticed something was wrong with Yu Qin and wanted to remind Young Master Xia.

However, although he has a high status within the clan, he is still a monk with a foreign surname.

Xia Mingqu and Yu Qin fell in love when they were young and almost became a Taoist couple. Their relationship and relationship were extraordinary.

In terms of friendship, Lu Changan cannot compare.

Therefore, he decided to start with Xia Shenglan to avoid embarrassing Young Master Xia.

In terms of seniority, Xia Shenglan is Xia Mingqu's cousin. She once married into the Xin family, which ranked second in the Wufu Chamber of Commerce.

Half an hour later.

Wearing a long water orchid dress, the beautiful and dignified Foundation Establishment female cultivator flew to Qiufeng Island.

"Fellow Daoist Lu personally invited me. It's rare. I'm so flattered that I don't dare to delay in the slightest."

A faint smile appeared on Xia Shenglan's face. Although it was not disrespectful, it was not as close as before.

A few years ago, before Lu Changan's identity was revealed, he had saved Xia Shenglan's life.

After this woman severed her relationship with the Xin family, the Xia clan tried to get her to marry Lu Changan and gave her the level-breaking elixir for the later stages of foundation building.

However, Lu Changan rejected the matchmaking offer from the Xia clan's senior officials.

From then on, the relationship between Lu Changan and Xia Shenglan faded, and at best they were just acquaintances between fellow monks.

"The old words of the Shenglan tribe are serious. Lu is just an old foundation-building cultivator, not a big shot."

Lu Changan could hear the self-mockery in this woman's words, but he didn't take it seriously and took it lightly.

In the side hall, the host and guests sit separately.

The maid Xia Wenyue brought the cakes and fruits, and greeted Xia Shenglan with a smile on her face.

"Aunt Wenyue's complexion has improved a lot, and her cultivation has also improved... Fellow Daoist Lu is indeed a foundation-builder in cultivating life skills. He has unique attainments in Wenyang."

Xia Wenyue's change fell into Xia Shenglan's eyes. While she was surprised, she was also happy for the former.

The original Xia Wenyue had a beautiful appearance, which was only partially obscured by her frail body.

After her condition stabilized, Xia Wenyue's appearance became even better than before, like a flawless jade, which made fellow female cultivator Xia Shenglan feel a sense of astonishment.

Xia Shenglan took another look at Lu Changan, who was as gentle as jade and extremely handsome, and sighed secretly in her heart.

In fact, when Lu Changan was hiding his identity, although Xia Shenglan had a crush on him, there was no real love between a man and a woman.

The family brought the two of them together, and she was happy to see them succeed.

However, at the moment when Lu Changan confessed his identity and stepped on the tortoise, Xia Shenglan's heart, which had been dormant for decades, suddenly began to flutter.

After that, she silently paid attention to the Liang Guo monk who was promoted to enshrinement, and learned the rumors and good stories about him from the intelligence data.

With a comprehensive understanding, Xia Shenglan admired Lu Changan's inspirational career of cultivating immortals and became more and more curious.

It's a pity that Lu Changan rejected the family's matchmaking back then, and Xia Shenglan couldn't lose face and got closer to him.

This time Lu Changan took the initiative to invite him. Deep down in his heart, Xia Shenglan had a slight hope of luck.

…

After a cup of tea, Xia Shenglan felt disappointed.

Lu Changan did not show any signs of reminiscing about the past. The topics he talked about involved the situation of the Wufu Chamber of Commerce, the development of the Xuanyin Demon Sect, the Liang Kingdom's Immortal Cultivation War, etc.

Lu Changan signaled Xia Wenyue to retreat, and then got to the point, mentioning "Yu Qin"'s situation to Xia Shenglan.

Of course, Lu Changan expressed it more implicitly. Wufu Chamber of Commerce is currently facing internal and external troubles, so he asked the Xia clan to be wary of Yu Qin.

Mainly because there is no evidence.

Indeed, when Yu Qin visited her last time, she had the intention of seducing him, but she did not implement it and her words were unfounded.

"Fellow Daoist Lu thinks there is something wrong with Yu Qin? Is there any evidence?"

Xia Shenglan's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, her face looking thoughtful.

Lu Changan smiled and said, "There is no evidence, just intuition, for reference only."

"I'm already aware of this matter and will remind Mingqu. However, Mingqu is preparing to hit the late stage of foundation building in the near future..."

Xia Shenglan looked hesitant.

"Attack on the late stage of foundation building?"

Lu Changan understood Xia Shenglan's concerns.

The later stage of foundation building is an important level, and it is best to avoid emotional and mental interference.

…

After Xia Shenglan left Qiufeng Island, she thought about it and decided to go see Xia Mingqu.

Xia Mingqu is the next generation helmsman trained by the family. If his ambition is affected by even this trivial matter, there is no need to waste the family's resources.

Inside Young Master Xia's mansion.

"Sister Sheng Lan, I am planning to practice in seclusion in the near future. The clan leader and father are both at the helm of the Chamber of Commerce. I have to worry about all the affairs within the clan."

Xia Mingqu showed enough respect and trust to this cousin who had returned from a foreign marriage.

"It doesn't matter if it's hard work, it's all part of the job."

Xia Shenglan nodded, without any polite greetings, and then mentioned the meeting with Lu Changan just now.

"Lu Changan suspects Qin'er?"

Hearing this, Xia Mingqu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

More than half a month ago, Yu Qin came to complain, saying that when Lu Changan checked his pulse, he did such obscene things and took advantage of it.

For the sake of family stability and personal dignity, Xia Mingqu suppressed the matter and did not tell anyone else.

At this moment when Xia Shenglan arrived, Xia Mingqu was not sure, so he stopped hiding it.

"So, you believed what Yu Qin said?" Xia Shenglan looked slightly cold.

"No, I believe Qin'er's words at most. After all, judging from the intelligence from Liang Guo, Lu Changan has a good reputation and is a good man."

Xia Mingqu shook his head and said.
To be continued...