She Said That Kisses and Hugs Are Needed for Redemption [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 21

There were numerous Immortal Lords and Fairies in the Heavenly Realm, and it was not until the morning of the third day that everyone had finished the verification. However, to everyone’s surprise, when the identification ended, not a single person was found to be tainted with demonic energy. This meant that no one in the Heavenly Realm had been occupied by the Demon Race. Could the news sent by Immortal Lord Fang Xie be false? But Immortal Lord Fang Xie had always been impartial, cautious, and careful; it was impossible for him to fool them regarding such a significant matter.

The crowd looked at each other, wondering what was truly going on.

Just as everyone on the Star Terrace fell silent, some hesitant voices were heard at a very low volume. “But… there is still someone who has not been shined upon by the Monster-Slaying Mirror.”

Although the sound was as faint as a mosquito, everyone present was an Immortal Lord or Fairy endowed with divine power. Their hearing was exceptional, and they naturally caught every word. As for who had not yet arrived at the Star Terrace, the same name crossed everyone’s mind simultaneously: Bailan Palace.

Indeed, because the Divine Lord’s wife had been kidnapped by the Demon Race and suffered injuries a few days ago, she had been recuperating within the palace and had never stepped outside. To protect her safety, the guards and maidservants in her palace had not left Bailan Palace for a single step either. Therefore, only the people of Bailan Palace had yet to verify their identities on the Star Terrace.

Realizing this, the Immortal Lords and Fairies looked hesitantly at Divine Lord Qi Ran, who stood at the head of the terrace with his hands behind his back. Yet, no one wanted to be the first to speak up and point this out.

Qi Ran understood what everyone was thinking. He waved his sleeve, and the white mist began to close in again, covering the massive Monster-Slaying Mirror. The mirror then shrank until it became a small mirror that could be held in one’s hand.

Tucking it into his sleeve, he nodded to the crowd. “My wife was ambushed by the Demon Race recently and suffered some injuries, making it inconvenient for her to go out. Therefore, I will personally verify the identities of those in Bailan Palace. You may rest assured.”

With Divine Lord Qi Ran’s guarantee, the people present naturally trusted him. However, some still showed hesitation. After a long pause, someone cupped their hands toward Qi Ran and spoke tentatively. “The Divine Lord’s personal verification is naturally convincing to us. However, we were all identified here in front of everyone. If the people of Bailan Palace do not come here, I fear it may be unfair to us.”

Others began to chime in. “Yes! We all have no issues, so the problem must lie with those in Bailan Palace who haven’t been seen by the mirror. It would be better to let them come here to verify their identities so we can all bear witness!”

“That makes sense. After all, we all stood before the Monster-Slaying Mirror in public. Since Bailan Palace is clearly where the suspicion lies, if only the Divine Lord goes to verify them, it may be difficult to convince the masses.”

These people believed the news sent by Immortal Lord Fang Xie, and they were willing to believe that Divine Lord Qi Ran would treat everyone fairly. But some thought of the Divine Lord’s protective nature toward his wife and worried he might hide certain things to protect her reputation.

Qi Ran thought it over and agreed that going to Bailan Palace alone to verify them might not satisfy everyone. He took the Monster-Slaying Mirror out of his sleeve and placed it back in its original position.

“Since everyone feels it is appropriate to verify identities here, then in two days, once my wife’s injuries have healed slightly, she will come out here.” Qi Ran raised his hand to quiet the discussion below. “In the meantime, I ask Manager Xian Ruo of Boyun Palace to stay at Bailan Palace with me to ensure no one enters or leaves, so that no errors occur.”

Boyun Palace was the residence of the Ancient True God Xi Ning. Although True God Xi Ning had passed away, her guardian beast, Lord Zhi Wu, had remained in the palace to manage affairs. For years, she had handled matters impartially and convincingly. Therefore, once Qi Ran invited Manager Xian Ruo to guard Bailan Palace with him, the crowd no longer had any objections and accepted the plan.

During the day, Qingyi Courtyard was much quieter than it was at night. In an inconspicuous room at the corner, curls of faint fragrance rose and spiraled. Several butterflies from nowhere bumped into the sweet-scented gauze curtains, causing them to sway. A slender hand parted the hanging curtains and tapped the fluttering butterflies.

“What is it?” A soft murmur came from within the curtains.

Lu Xi pulled the loose collar over her shoulder, covering her chest. With a gentle squeeze of her hand, the butterflies turned into points of starlight and dissipated. Turning back to meet those half-lidded fox eyes, she slowly relayed the news the butterflies had brought. “Bai Youran’s identity might be exposed soon, but I suspect there might be an unexpected turn of events.”

Bai Youran was tainted with demonic energy. If she were reflected in the Monster-Slaying Mirror, everyone would see it. But Lu Xi knew part of the plot and suspected that Bai Youran would not be exposed so easily; something would likely go wrong during the verification.

However, she did not want to follow the plot slowly anymore. She wanted to expose Bai Youran quickly and stop acting with this crowd. After all, Fu Lancen had been hiding and running for days and was covered in injuries because of Bai Youran. She had to help her get even.

Thinking this, she questioned 001 in her mind. “Can the plot point where Bai Youran is exposed be moved forward? Will there be any consequences?”

However, 001 acted as if it had been powered off. No matter how she asked, it remained silent. Lu Xi felt a bit irritable. This unreliable 001 always failed at critical moments, as if it were intentionally setting her up. Since 001 wouldn’t speak, she would ignore it for now. As long as she completed the task, surely 001 wouldn’t ignore the agreement and erase her?

“In a little while, I will secretly head up to the Nine Heavens. You stay here and recover.” Lu Xi fed Fu Lancen another pill, then flipped her wrist and placed her palm lightly over the fox’s belly to help dissolve the medicine’s power.

The woman’s nails were neatly trimmed, and her joints were delicate. As she moved, her pale pink nails occasionally brushed against the thick white fur. Fu Lancen watched quietly, an indescribable feeling rising in her heart.

At first, she thought Lu Xi had approached her with ulterior motives and did not treat her sincerely. But after spending so much time together, she had seen clearly that Lu Xi was not the kind of person who used petty tricks to achieve her goals. She truly wanted to help her.

An old doubt surfaced in her mind again. Fu Lancen’s paws pressed down several times, and in the blink of an eye, she transformed from her fox form into her human form. The quilt originally resting on her shoulders lost its support and slid down her petite body, stopping just in front of her bare chest.

The little fox’s face was clear and delicate, her curled eyelashes fluttering and casting shadows over her slightly enchanting eyes. Her snowy-white wrist moved forward, and her small fingertips rested on the back of the woman’s hand. She asked her old question once more. “Lu Xi, exactly why are you helping me like this?”

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