Venerated Venomous Consort

The mussel was like a family to Gu Xijiu, even though it would often get itself into trouble due to its uncontrollable appetite. She certainly would not allow anyone to harm her family.

The new Emperor Immortal’s interest did not overlap with hers. She knew that he was secretly investigating her, but she was not afraid of that, for she had a clear conscience with no shame of her actions. Thus, she pretended that she did not know about it.

She would let the incident pass if the mussel was fine. If the mussel was really dead as a result of the four Great Guardians’ torment, no matter whom they belonged to, she would definitely seek for a just resolution on behalf of the mussel’s death.

She thought about the situation for a moment. Then, she made contact with Long Siye. “Instructor Long, do you know where Tie Liu and the other Great Guardians are?”

“They received a secret report regarding the whereabouts of the devilish conspirator behind the massacre and went away to capture it. They have yet to return.”

Gu Xijiu sighed. “When did they leave? Have they said anything about the devil being?”

“They left three days ago, after receiving information from a reliable source. However, I am not sure about the details. Xijiu, why are you asking about them? Is there anything wrong?” Long Siye was concerned.

“They may have mistaken my mussel as the devil being. Instructor Long, is there any way that you can contact them?”

“How is that even possible? The mussel can never be the conspirator. The missing case of the majestic beings has been ongoing for almost two weeks now. Yet, the mussel has only been away from the general’s residence for five days.”

“Yes, which is why I know that the mussel is innocent. Instructor, please contact them right away.”

“All right!”

Soon, Long Siye replied, “Xijiu, I have failed to get in touch with them. They must be located in some forbidden place right now, so they have to shut their directed audio spell. However, I have some news from the emperor. Two days ago, the four Great Guardians reported to the emperor that they had captured the prime criminal behind the disappearance of the majestic beings. It was a mussel! They would interrogate it to find out about other criminals before bringing it back to the ninth heaven for the emperor to make his final decision.”

Gu Xijiu clenched her fists in frustration. What Long Siye told her was a complete match to Yun Yanli’s observation.

Long Siye also knew the urgency of the matter, so he continued, “Xijiu, I have already told the emperor that the mussel is not the prime criminal. I have also requested for the immediate release of the mussel once the emperor is in touch with the four Great Guardians. Where are you now? I will come to you.”

“I am now at Yaori Hill. You do not have to come here; just contact Tie Liu and the other men for me.”

Long Siye’s current location was far away from where she was. Even with his speed, he would take at least half a day to get to her. She could not wait for him. Also, Long Siye’s presence would not be of any use if the mussel’s whereabouts remained unknown. Therefore, she hung up and turned to Yun Yanli instead. “My prince, did you see where they went?”

Yun Yanli led Gu Xijiu all the way to the hillside, where the mussel was captured.

Lu Wu sniffed around and could pick up its scent. Also, it found a pearl that was left behind by the mussel.

“Master, the mussel was indeed captured right here!” Lu Wu exclaimed.

There was an agreement between the mussel and Lu Wu. If anything happened to the mussel, it would leave a pearl behind as a sign to communicate with Lu Wu.

The pearl was greyish without any luminance. At first glance, it looked ordinary, just like a small rock. Lu Wu walked around it to observe it and reported to Gu Xijiu right away. “Four men attacked it in a siege!”

Gu Xijiu nodded in agreement. She, too, took notice of the traces left behind by the mussel and the men.