The Goddess Alliance Should Meet Qing Yun

Night lay deep, staining the sky like ink. In the courtyard, a lone lamp swayed gently, casting soft, lonely light and shadow.

Xue Chuxin held the teapot in her jade-white hand and slowly poured out the clear tea. Wisps of steam immediately rose from the Celadon Tea Cup, curling and lingering in the air.

The woman seated across from her lightly picked up a piece of lotus pastry with slender fingers. Her pearly teeth parted, and as she tasted it, specks of powdered sugar touched her crimson lips, like a red plum blooming proudly in the snow.

"Fifth sister, try this Pre-Ming Dragon Well and see how it tastes."

Xue Chuxin gently pushed the tea cup across the tea table, and the silver bracelet on her wrist gave a crisp, tinkling sound.

Yang Jingxue lifted the white porcelain tea cup in her fair hand and took a small sip, her eyes glimmering with effortless grace. "Fourth Sister's tea-dividing skill really reminds me of Ling Yun's technique with the Nine-Bend Returning Swan Cup."

Xue Chuxin brushed her jade-colored wide sleeve lightly over the tea stains on the table, shook her head, and smiled softly, her gaze rippling. "Fifth sister, you flatter me. Junior Ling Yun's consummate tea art from the Winding Stream Party—how could I possibly compare?"

The silver-thread tassels hanging among her green hair swayed gently with her movements, flickering like tiny stars beneath the lamplight and adding a touch of softness to her beauty.

Yang Jingxue tapped her jade fingers lightly on the low table, producing a clear, ringing sound. "We haven't seen each other for three years, and Fourth Sister has broken through to a Nine Rings Title."

"I've heard all about it. Lately, Fourth Sister has truly stolen the limelight. Not only did you save A Cong,