Xuexue murmured to herself: "If it was really Lin Kong who saved the Fourth Prince, where would they have gone?"

Long Rui: "Dear, don’t worry, I’ve already asked Celestial Master Zhang. Celestial Master Zhang said Lin Kong used to live in the mountains, but it’s very far away. I’ve sent someone to investigate day and night; it might take a few days for the person to return with the news."

After Xuexue chopped off Celestial Master Zhang’s two hands, he became quite dejected, hiding in his residence all day, unwilling to meet anyone. Upon hearing about the incident involving the Fourth Prince and Lin Kong, he was also startled.

When Long Rui visited to inquire about the situation, Celestial Master Zhang didn’t hide anything. He spoke straightforwardly about the place where Lin Kong used to live. Celestial Master Zhang believed their teacher-student relationship was open and honest, nothing to hide, and it couldn’t be hidden as people in the Capital were already aware of their relationship.

After obtaining the address, Long Rui immediately sent people to Lin Kong’s previous residence to gather information.

Xuexue nodded her head, feeling slightly uneasy, and said: "Prince, our urgent task is to find the medicinal herbs to dispel the evil aura for those possessed, the longer this drags on, the more uneasy I feel, always sensing something might go wrong."

"Indeed! Those possessed are a hidden danger, should definitely be dealt with promptly."

Long Rui was also deeply worried, the situation wasn’t simple, always feeling there’s an invisible hand manipulating things behind the scenes, yet unsure who this person behind is? What’s the purpose? This feeling was extremely unsettling.

The steward returned quickly to report that even the suburban pharmacy was out of the medicinal herbs, having been bought out at the same time yesterday.

Now the situation became clearer; someone was clearly targeting the incident of possession, with the obvious aim of preventing those possessed from dispelling the evil aura.

Xuexue worriedly asked: "Prince, it’s clear someone is secretly against us; what should we do?"

Long Rui stood up and said: "Dear, it seems things are very serious. I need to make a trip to the palace right away to discuss countermeasures with The Emperor."

Xuexue: "The Emperor has always had grievances against the Prince, I’m worried he might seize this opportunity to harm you."

Long Rui frowned and said: "Now, possession is rampant in Moli Country, the populace is in a panic, and the common people are full of curses. The Emperor, to secure his kingdom and his regime, won’t be so foolish to take action against me now. Dear, rest assured."

Only then did Xuexue feel relieved, truly fearing The Emperor might seize the opportunity to add insult to injury: "Then I’ll see the Prince off."

"Alright!"

When they reached the gate, the carriage was already prepared. As Long Rui was about to lower the curtain, he suddenly heard Xuexue call out: "Prince, wait a moment."

"What’s the matter?" Long Rui poked his head out.

"Take Xiao Jiu with you. If anything happens, it can report back, right?" Xuexue finished speaking and waved her hand at Xiao Jiu perched above the gate: "Xiao Jiu, come down."

"Jiu Jiu Jiu...!"

Fluttering, Xiao Jiu flapped its wings and flew down, landing on Xuexue’s shoulder, and asked in a sharp voice: "Master, Master, what’s the matter?"

Xuexue: "You follow the Prince into the palace, report back if anything happens, understand?"

Xiao Jiu fearfully glanced at Long Yue. The Prince was always stern with it and really didn’t want to go to the Imperial Palace with this Black-faced God, but since the master had commanded, it dared not disobey!