She accepted the document, her beautiful eyes shifting as she fell into thought.
Who knew who had designed this feng shui layout? The main desk in the hall stood atop three tiers of steps. The desk itself was tall and exquisitely carved, but paired with those three steps, it truly took the cake—like the throne of an emperor.
One day, when she had time, she would secretly tear it down, steal the jade floor tiles, and haul them to the black market for money.
In a blazing hurry, she ran to the Floating Mountain waterfall to gulp down immortal spring water. Once one grew accustomed to immortal spring water, ordinary clear water always felt somehow off. It was easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury back to frugality.
She looked around but saw no immortal maidens.
With a flicker, she transformed into the White Giant Dragon, coiling through the waterfall's deep pool, raising her dragon head, opening her jaws, and guzzling fiercely.
And so, the waterfall ran dry...
Immortal Birds circled the ancient pines and cliffs, watching the giant dragon drink. Two immortal beast-birds happened to fly by. After watching for a while, they turned and flew away without much surprise, as though they had long grown used to the white dragon's reckless antics.
A young immortal beast curiously asked his mother.
"Mother, should we report this to an immortal official? That dragon has such nerve~"
The elegant immortal beast glanced back before continuing onward.
"Nothing within the Heavenly Court can be concealed from the gods. This is within the bounds of the Jade Pool. Since the Female Guard Camp and the immortal officials are turning a blind eye, we should be even less inclined to meddle. Remember: in the Heavenly Court, speak less