Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Chapter 259 Hanger-on of an Aristocrat_1 (1/2)

Chapter 290: Chapter 259 Hanger-on of an Aristocrat_1

The two got off from the carriage, one after the other. Many servants had long been standing at the entrance to the mansion, waiting for them to arrive.

Five people, all cultivators who had reached the Golden Core Stage, stood in the forefront.

Their clothes, mannerisms, and temperaments all differed, clearly indicating that they were anything but ordinary servants.

“Your Highness, you must be tired!” the five of them said in unison.

“Hmm!”

Li Youlan nodded slightly and introduced the people to her companion with a smile, “This is Friend Xu Mu, my good friend from Chi Zhou Prefecture. He will be living here as a hanger-on of an aristocrat in the future. Please take good care of him!”

“Understood!”

All the servants bowed in acknowledgement. Only the five in the forefront simply clasped their hands as a sign of respect. They made no attempt to hide their divine intent, openly evaluating Xu Mu.

Xu Mu remained calm and in turn used his divine intent to examine the five individuals.

All five of them were in the early stages of the Golden Core Stage, and there were four men and one woman.

“Friend Xu, let me introduce you!”

Li Youlan pointed at a middle-aged man, whose eyes were squinted as if he was always smiling, much like an old fox. He said, “This is Friend Lu Kui. Like you, he is also a hanger-on of an aristocrat in my mansion. He manages the entire mansion along with Amu.”

Amu, mentioned by Li Youlan, was the elderly maid with silvery hair who met them when they got off the ship. With a cultivation at the late Foundation Establishment stage, she had been a palace maid and had stayed with Li Youlan for over two hundred years.

“Nice to meet you, Friend Lu!” Xu Mu greeted, clasping his hand.

“You’re too kind, Friend Xu!”

Lu Kui smiled back. His hand naturally extended for a handshake, but seeing no response from Xu Mu, he discreetly pulled it back. He didn’t say anything about this sligt, but his eyes flashed with a hint of frostiness.

Li Youlan pointed to the next person, a middle-aged man who looked like a farmer ready for fieldwork with his trouser legs and sleeves rolled up, and said: “This is Friend Jia Zhiyi, who is remarkably proficient with The Way of Beast Tamer. He is responsible for all of the monster beasts and spirit birds in the mansion.”

“Nice to meet you, Friend Jia! I hope for your guidance in the times to come!” Xu Mu said.

“Friend Xu, you’re too kind. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to let me know.” Jia Zhiyi replied with a hearty smile that instantly made him seem approachable.

“This is Friend Hong Xi, who is renowned for his proficiency in Body Refinement throughout the imperial capital!”

Li Youlan pointed at a man who was twice as large as the norm and was decked out in a sleeveless training garment.

“Nice to meet you, Friend Hong!”

“Don’t mention it!”

Hong Xi replied in a deep, resonant voice but didn’t say anything more, as if he was a man of few words.

Li Youlan pointed to the fourth person, the only woman in the lot.

“This is Qiao Qianqian, also known as Friend Qiao, a rare tier seven spirit plant cultivator. She’s temporarily in charge of all spirit plants, spiritual medicine trees, and unusual flowers and plants in the mansion. If you need to buy any spiritual medicine, you can contact Friend Qiao. She has many sources that not only provide high-quality herbs but also offer them at very reasonable prices!”

On hearing Li Youlan’s words, Xu Mu’s eyes sparkled as he said with utmost courtesy, “I might have to inconvenience you in the future, Friend Qiao. I hope you don’t mind.”

“Friend Xu, don’t mention it! We are all here to serve the princess. If you ever need anything in the future, don’t hesitate to instruct me,” Qiao Qianqian replied cheerfully.

She bore a resemblance to Li Youlan in terms of temperament, being fresh and elegant. But compared to Li Youlan, she exuded an even greater sense of vitality, her whole being radiating an exuberant life force as if she was a bamboo shoot after a spring rain, ready to burst forth at any moment.

Her smile also carried a warm and friendly vibe, making people feel as if they were bathed in spring breeze, reminding them of the goddess of life.

Finally, Li Youlan pointed to the last person, a beautiful youth with a jade-like face, rosy lips, and silk ribbon obscuring his eyes. He had an androgynous air about him.