Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off novel Chapter 546

Chapter 546: Chapter 546: Father Mo Qingli’s Order

After the warriors around the City Lord’s residence were withdrawn, the tense atmosphere in the tribe finally eased a little.

Taking this chance, Su Qinglan walked out together with Han Jue, heading toward the direction of the City Lord’s house. She had not seen her father for many days, and now that things seemed calmer on the surface, she naturally wanted to meet him.

The path was quiet, and the two of them walked side by side. Just as they were about to reach the main road leading to the residence, a figure suddenly stepped forward and blocked their way.

Su Qinglan immediately stopped.

Her brows furrowed slightly as she looked at the unfamiliar middle-aged man in front of her. His posture was steady, and his expression was calm, but there was a hint of seriousness in his eyes.

"Who are you?" Su Qinglan asked directly. "Why are you blocking my path?"

She had never seen this man before, and his sudden appearance made her alert.

Han Jue also narrowed his eyes slightly, his body subtly shifting forward, as if ready to protect her at any moment.

The man bowed lightly and spoke in a respectful but firm tone, "Miss Su Qinglan, my name is Li Zheng. I am the trusted aide of City Lord Mo Qingli."

He paused for a moment and added, "You may not recognize me since you have not been in the city for long, but you can ask anyone in the tribe. They will confirm my identity."

Su Qinglan’s expression changed slightly.

Mo Qingli’s trusted aide?

That meant he was someone close to her stepfather.

Then why had he come here to stop her?

Before she could think further, Han Jue spoke first, his voice carrying a trace of doubt. "If you are the City Lord’s aide, then why are you blocking us here?"

Li Zheng let out a small sigh, as if he also found this situation troublesome. Then he looked at Su Qinglan seriously and said, "I came here under orders."

"Orders?" Su Qinglan repeated, her heart tightening slightly.

Li Zheng nodded. "Yes. Not only from the City Lord, but also from the Priestess and... your father, Lord Su Mingxuan."

The moment those names were mentioned, Su Qinglan’s expression became more serious.

"What order?" she asked.

Li Zheng hesitated for a brief moment before speaking slowly, "You are not allowed to go to the City Lord’s residence. From now on, you should not approach that area at all."

Su Qinglan was stunned. "What?"

Han Jue’s face also darkened. "Why?"

Li Zheng shook his head slightly. "I do not know all the details. I am only here to deliver the message."

He then lowered his voice and continued, "But there is one more thing... and this is very important."

Su Qinglan looked at him intently.

"You must not reveal your identity," Li Zheng said seriously. "Even if someone asks, you must deny any relationship with the City Lord’s residence."

Su Qinglan’s eyes widened slightly.

"And not only that," Li Zheng continued, "you must not tell anyone that you are Lord Su Mingxuan’s daughter."

Han Jue frowned deeply. "This is too strange. Why would such an order be given?"

Su Qinglan also felt that something was wrong. Her mind quickly turned as she asked, "Didn’t the warriors of the Fox Beast City already withdraw? If things have calmed down, then why are we being so cautious?"

Li Zheng gave a faint smile, but there was no ease in it.

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