Chapter 23 Entering Lenovo Country 2

  Nalan Xixi went straight to Luotian Country after coming down the mountain. Because of He Xian and others, they might know where Yixian Island is.

  Nalan Xixi appeared at the palace gate in men's clothing and was blocked by the guards at the gate.

  "Please inform the princess, Nalan Xino requests an audience." Murong Empress Dowager took Nan Gongjin to seek medical attention. Now, in the palace, the most prominent one is Nan Gongyan, isn't it?

  "Nalan Xino." The guard had already arrived. Nalan Xino's reputation was quite large, so he didn't dare to slack off and hastily sent someone in to report. Before long, Nan Gongyan rushed out in a hurry. Nalan Xino smiled wryly. She knew she would come over personally. But now she could only use her.

  "Xī nuò, you're back. Xī nuò." Nángōng Yàn rushed into Ná Lán Xī Nuò's arms and burst into tears. These past days, the Empress Dowager and Nángōng Jǐn are no more. This little girl must have suffered a lot, forced by worry and pressure.

  "I'm back. Don't cry." Clumsily comforting the person in his arms, Nalan Xianyu looked around and patted Nan Gongyan's shoulder. "Princess, let's go inside first."

  Nangong Yan listened to Nalan Xinnuo's words, her eyes welling up with tears as she lifted her head. She realized that she shouldn't have shown such a side of herself in front of so many people. Embarrassed, she wiped away her tears. Anyway, Nalan Xinnuo was back, and she didn't need to be afraid anymore. Smiling at Nalan Xinnuo, she said, "Come on in."

  As they entered the grand hall, He Xian almost pounced on himself. Quan Long and Huo Zhe both displayed excited smiles.

  "Ah...young master." What's with that expression? Almost became a tearful reunion.

  "How are you all here? Where is Nalan?" Nan Gongyi frowned, and beside him, except for Empress Mo Rong, there was not a single trustworthy general.

  "It was the people from Medicine Immortal Island who intercepted us halfway. Actually, I don't know if it's really halfway or not. Anyway, I thought we were almost there, but suddenly a group of people appeared out of nowhere. They said they were from Medicine Immortal Island and would escort the master to his destination, telling us to return. They said only the master and the empress dowager are allowed to enter Medicine Immortal Island." He San said, still with a sulky expression on his face. Probably being sent back like this made him feel quite resentful.

  "You don't know where the Medicine Immortal Island is?" Nalan Xianuo asked.

  "Uh-huh. I don't know." Guan Long nodded slightly.

  "No way. I'm going to find Jin." He didn't see him standing safely in front of him, and Nalan Xianuo's heart was filled with unease.

  "Xī nuò, you left Luó Tiān Guó, what to do? Brother is on Yī Xiān Dǎo, he will definitely receive good care. If you go like this, what if you miss brother? Or say, brother's injury is very serious, serious to the point where you must go." Nán Gōng Yàn completely did not understand what was going on.

  "Yes, I must find Jin. There's something very important to give him that will benefit his injury." Nalan Xianyu lied. "Luo Tian Guo has you and them." Nalan Xianyu said, glancing at He Xian and the others. Continuing, "And the high-ranking officials in the court will help you, Princess. I believe you can handle these matters well and let Luo Tian Guo recover its strength properly." Nalan Xianyu knew that his words had a great impact on Nan Gong Yan, which was also why he still wanted to deceive her about his identity at this time.

  Nangong Yan didn't say anything. Since Nalan Xinnuo had said so, she also didn't want to disappoint him.

  "Heqian, Quanlong, Huozhi... the Silver Armor Knights are now in your hands. I hope that when I return, I will see a Silver Armor Knights that is still strong, or even stronger." Nalan Xiner's eyes were filled with determination. These were all things she had thought of long ago. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so at ease leaving to find Nan Gongyin. Nan Gongyin's world, she would definitely guard it well for him.

  "Gongzi, I'll go with you." He Xian couldn't help but say hastily. He wanted to follow his master through thick and thin.

  "It's a matter of finding someone. I can do it alone. You're needed here." Nalan Xixi's eyes were filled with trust and persistence towards him. He was moved by such trust, his heart burning with passion.

  "Yes. I will not betray the trust of young master." He Xian loudly promised.

  "Xī nuò, at least... had dinner today, rest for a night, set off early tomorrow morning, okay?" Nángōng Yàn looked at Xī Nuò with expectant eyes. How long has it been since they last had dinner together?

  "Hmm." Anyone who saw the eager expectation in Nan Gong Yan's eyes wouldn't dare refuse, let alone Nalan Xianyu, who felt guilty and heartbroken.

  The next morning, Nalan Xixi brought enough silver tickets and quietly left the palace without giving them a chance to bid farewell, because she didn't want to see Nan Gongyan crying.

  According to the route described by He Xian and others the day before, Nalan Xinnuo went straight to the destination. She arrived at the place where they had turned back then. The range of her own search should be smaller.

  But what Nalan Xinxin didn't expect was that from that place as the center, they searched all around but couldn't find the so-called Medicine Immortal Island. And in Luotian Country's city, there was also no news of Nan Gongyin returning.

  Traversing the vast lands of China, half a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Yet, there's no news about the whereabouts of Medicine Island. Nalan Xianuo couldn't help but feel anxious. It's been a long time since she last saw Nan Gongzhen. Although she trusts Ouyang Qinxue's medical skills, her heart still can't shake off the worry. She remembers Ouyang Hongye saying that he needs to rest for a year. Does this mean she has to wait another half year before getting any news about him?

  Walking listlessly on the street, she was attracted by a discussion not far away. Because she heard the title of Second Prince. This is Lianxiang Country, so the Second Prince is Huangfu Ling...

  How is this possible? Didn't Huangfu Ling fall off the cliff that day at her own hands?

  Three steps forward and two steps back, he walked out of the crowd. Nalan Xiong finally saw clearly that they were two imperial edicts.

  His eyes first locked onto the name "Huangfu Ling". The imperial edict read: "Second Prince Huangfu Ling, due to illness, requires the recruitment of famous doctors for his treatment. Whoever cures him will be rewarded with 10,000 taels of silver and gold."

  Huangfu Ling's body was weak and ill. He actually didn't die. This news was completely shocking to Nalan Xinnuo, who had always thought he was dead.

  He stared blankly at another imperial edict. It was the eldest prince, Huangfu Chen. Recruiting talents and scholars. The war had lasted for half a year. Lianxiang State was recuperating and needed to recruit talents urgently.

  An idea suddenly formed in Nalan Xixi's mind, which could not only clarify what was going on with Huangfu Ling but also infiltrate the enemy's inner circle. Since there were no leads on finding Nan Gongyin for now, she might as well do a good job on this matter that she knew how to handle.

  Look carefully at the recruitment address. Nalan Xiong arrived at the school field outside the city suburbs. At this time, a very long queue had already been formed. Nalan Xiong smiled faintly and lined up at the end of the queue.

  "The name." The officer who was registering didn't even lift his head, dipping the brush in his hand into the ink.

  "Nalan Xianuo." A faint, cold voice with a hint of arrogance. The registering official was taken aback, then subconsciously looked up. After seeing the petite and ordinary-looking person in front of him, he shook his head in disappointment and continued to register.

  Age

  Sixteen.

  "This young master, perhaps you've come to the wrong registration location. This is the martial arts registration point. The literary one is at Wenxuan Pavilion in the city." The registering official was trying to kindly remind him. A sixteen-year-old boy so short and thin could never become a great talent in martial arts. Perhaps this child had carelessly mistaken the location.

  "Are adults looking down on ordinary people? So, one cannot judge by appearance. The sea cannot be measured with a dipper. How can an adult deny ordinary people just by judging their appearance?" Nalan Xianyu said somewhat unpleasantly. The coldness and indifference emanating from his eyebrows and eyes made the official tremble slightly.

  "It's not what I meant. Just in case. Reminding you, young master." As she spoke, she wrote down her information on the registration book.

  "Who is this?"

  "A wanderer. The four seas are my home." Nalan Xingde replied succinctly.

  The official paused for a moment and then wrote it down truthfully. Then he said: "Alright, you can go in now. They are arranging things inside."

  Every time someone enters, they will automatically line up at the end of the queue. Narlan Xizuo is no exception.

  "Little brother, you're also here to participate in the selection." Nalan Xianyu had just taken her position when a big guy next to her looked at her with an expression of curiosity and incredulity.

  Nalan Xixi slowly turned her head, only to see the person's arm, then reluctantly lifted her head, and saw that the person was looking down at her with his head bowed.

  Nalan Xixiao disliked this feeling very much. The oppressive feeling of a stranger. This person was probably about two meters tall.

  Nalan Xixi just glanced at him lightly and then turned back, standing straight.

  "Hey, what's with that look just now?" The big guy was glanced at contemptuously by a small person and asked somewhat irritably.

  "No noise allowed in the team!" The person organizing the team shouted from the front. The big guy had to shut his mouth with a sullen face, and glared at Nalan Xinnuo fiercely. Little did he know that such a glare was completely meaningless to Nalan Xinnuo.

  "Are we going to stand here until registration ends?" The people in front started discussing in a low voice.

  "Everyone follow me," said the leader suddenly. "Now we will conduct the initial test, which is also the first elimination."

  As soon as the words fell, everyone started making a fuss. Everyone thought that today was just registration and didn't prepare for it. So they were surprised by the sudden assessment.

  "Everyone, be quiet." The leader frowned slightly. "The first trial later is very simple. There's no need to be nervous at all. Moreover, martial arts are originally skills of the body. There's basically nothing to prepare for. I don't know what everyone is panicking about."

  Nalan Xizuo listened to the leader's words with an expressionless face. This was also a kind of test, the first test of psychological quality. If they couldn't even adapt to this small variable and were at a loss for what to do, then how could such people be trained? They wouldn't have any prospects either.