At Last, Qianhua!

After You Su agreed, the Archimedes Venerable immediately perked up, stood up, patted You Su on the shoulder, and said earnestly:

"That's right! A true man can bend and stretch. For the future of the Northern Ao Continent, I've made you suffer for a few days!"

You Su hesitated, then feigned seriousness, saying, "How about... we just forget about it?"

"A man's word is his bond; how can he go back on his word so easily?!"

Without a word, the Archimedes Venerable stood up and abruptly turned his gaze to look at You Su's bed.

Between the blankets, Little Bai Ze seemed to realize that he was being watched, so he shrank even tighter.

You Su couldn't help but feel nervous; it was impossible for the Archimedes Venerable not to have discovered Bai Ze's presence.

"It won't be easy for you to bring this little thing up the sacred mountain," Archimedes Venerable sighed softly, then suddenly took out another item from his bosom—a small necklace. Hanging from the necklace was a square octagonal jade stone, within which was the character 'mistake'.

He casually tossed the necklace to You Su, saying, "This is a miscalculation array I personally wrote; ordinary people can't discern the wearer's aura. You can accept it as part of the reward. Although that little thing's cultivation is not refined, its unique Spiritual Qi cannot escape the eyes of discerning individuals. If you don't want to attract attention, it might be more reasonable to cover it up than to cover yourself."

You Su accepted the gift without saying thank you, but still clasped his hands in a fist salute to the Archimedes Venerable.

The Archimedes Venerable waved his hand, walked out the door, and then vanished in an instant.

"After lunch, we'll set off. Eat well, so you don't get hungry on the way."

Only his echo remained in the air.

Bai Ze, still shaken, jumped onto You Su's lap, You Su casually stroked its white fur. Bai Ze had been taking frequent baths and eating better lately, so its fur was no longer rough but rather exceptionally soft and pleasant to touch.

Without a second thought, You Su hung the necklace around Bai Ze's neck.

"Is he a good person?" Bai Ze asked curiously.

Upon hearing this You Su fell silent, lost in thought.

You Su found it hard to believe that someone could be so clear-cut. As long as You Su didn't say anything, he wouldn't ask about You Su's true identity, as if he really didn't care at all.

There are only two possibilities for such a person: either they are a fool who adheres to principles to the extreme, or they already knew about it, so they never asked and secretly planned it in their hearts.

If it's the latter, You Su believes he can't escape the grasp of a Void Glimpse Venerable, so there's no need for him to put on an act. Therefore, the answer is most likely the former.

Those at the Void Glimpse Realm are among the elite of this world, unbound by rules, for they are the creators of those rules. Yet, the Archimedes Venerable constantly adheres to all sorts of rules and regulations, You Su to a feeling that this Archimedes Venerable is simply an ordinary person with immense power yet unassuming and law-abiding nature...

There are no absolutely good or bad people in this world. Some people are good to some, but bad to others.

"I don't understand." Bai Ze didn't argue; he was very honest.

"Probably a good person..."

You Su put Bai Ze down and began packing her luggage.

Looking down from high above, the vast land stretches out like a white snow kingdom sculpted by the heavens themselves, boundless and reaching to the horizon. In the endless sky, fluffy white clouds drift and swirl, creating a scene as beautiful as a poem or a painting.

Two people sat on a flying carpet, speeding through the swirling snow.

You Su found it hard to believe that the tattered cloth that the Flower Daoist used to drag those bottles and jars when they first met was the flying Law Artifact of this Venerable One.

Although the Law Artifact was broken, it was still sufficient. A fiercer wind blew across the snow-covered wilderness, but thanks to the barrier of the Archimedes Venerable, not a single gust of cold wind could get in.

Bai Ze peeked out from You Su's collar and suddenly said:

"If only the world were a giant cotton candy."

It had seen those cloud-like cotton candy in the city and couldn't forget it. Now it wished that all this free snow would turn into sweet frosting.

Upon hearing this, the Archimedes Venerable sitting to the side burst into laughter, praising him heartily, "If you become the true Snow God, perhaps you really can turn snow into sugar." He looked just like an uncle trying to coax an ignorant child.

You Su proactively revealed Bai Ze's existence, which didn't surprise the Archimedes Venerable too much, nor did he question Bai Ze's origins. Of course, this was actually within You Su's expectations; he merely sighed:

"Bai Ze was born alongside the sage. I have seen Bai Ze, but the sage is nowhere to be found..."

After more than a day of flying, You Su, Bai Ze, and the Archimedes Venerable finally arrived in Fei City as the sun set.

Fei City, the largest city in the northern part of the Northern Ao Continent, means "brilliant gem" in the Northern Ao Continent. It is more prosperous than Shuo City, and it is in no way Lower Vehicle to the famous cities in the Central Yuan Continent. The city is full of tall buildings, wide streets, shops, and bustling with people.

Although the Archimedes Venerable acted down-to-earth, his status as a master was the most reliable pass anywhere. The city guards politely let Archimedes Venerable into the city without even verifying his name tag, and You Su, who was following behind Archimedes Venerable, was also treated with great courtesy.

The Venerable One's arrival in the city is a major event; of course, he cannot simply find an inn to spend the night in.

The city lord of Fei City personally greeted them. The city lord was a dignified middle-aged woman surnamed Nalan, whose cultivation had reached the mid-stage of the Transformation Realm. She was dressed in casual clothes and had a simple and honest temperament. She seemed to be a very capable and pragmatic person, which explained why Fei City was developing so well. It was rumored that Qianhua Pavilion chose to establish its first branch in Fei City because Qianhua Venerable admired this City Lord Nalan.

You Su was wrapped in a felt hat, with his collar pulled up, revealing almost only his eyes and half of his nose. City Lord Nalan did not show any inappropriate curiosity and did not investigate You Su's identity in much detail, continuing to treat him warmly.

It's not hard to understand why You Su combined his actions with current affairs. People all over the world were looking for him, but after two months of fruitless searching, most people probably thought he had long since perished at sea. Who would really believe that the wanted villain was right next to them?

Since the 40th anniversary celebration of the Qianhua Pavilion is tomorrow, the Archimedes Venerable decided to stay overnight at the City Lord's Mansion.

As night falls, Fei City is adorned with dazzling lights, creating a dreamlike scene.

In the Northern Ao Continent, the days are long and the nights are short, so the nightlife of the people of the Northern Ao Continent is far less exciting than that of Zhongyuan Continent and other continents. But this is not the case in Fei City. Even in this cold night, the starlight and the lights echo each other, living up to the name of Fei City. In fact, many wealthy and powerful young people from other cities will even come to Fei City specifically to experience the fun of this nightlife.

Meanwhile, inside the City Lord's Mansion, a small banquet was being held. The guests were all prominent figures, a large portion of whom had come from out of town to attend the Qianhua Pavilion celebration. There were even some Void Glimpse Venerable, demonstrating the immense influence of Qianhua Venerable.

These cultivators from the Northern Ao Continent rarely gathered due to geographical reasons, so when they did, their enthusiasm was boundless. Archimedes Venerable was happy to join in the fun, while You Su stayed in his guest room.

The banquet was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation. The Archimedes Venerable, still dressed in his incongruous Flower Daoist, was unassuming, but as a respected figure, he was greeted by everyone who came to pay their respects, which he simply smiled off.

As the wine flowed freely, the three venerable ones at the banquet huddled together for a private chat.

Among them was a burly man with a face full of scars, known as Venerable Xinggang. He patted Archimedes Venerable's arm and jokingly said:

"Brother Aoshu, you're a very busy man from the Divine Mountain. I've heard that even the clerks in the North Pole City would be so scared they couldn't hold their pee if they heard you were here. Why are you here in Fei City to join in the fun? Could it be that Qianhua Venerable's beauty has captivated you and made you fall in love with worldly desires?"

The burly Venerable's voice was full of vigor, and his powerful muscles were clearly visible. However, his mocking words were not as simple and crude as his muscles, but they were equally powerful. North Pole City was considered the most remote city in the Northern Ao Continent. Venerable Xinggang's words were a veiled criticism of Archimedes Venerable, who, as a Venerable, was still running around in the mortal world like an ox or a horse, going to those despicable places that they would never even look down on.

Upon hearing this, the Archimedes Venerable laughed heartily, seemingly oblivious to the sarcasm, and raised his glass in a gesture of respect. "Venerable Xinggang is joking; I already have a wife."

Upon Venerable Xinggang cast a curious glance and asked in surprise:

"Oh? How come I didn't know?"

"My true path is my wife."

The dignified demeanor of the Archimedes Venerable Olympiad Master made the two other masters laugh repeatedly, and even the guests sitting below cast curious glances at him.

"Brother Aoshu, I truly admire your unwavering resolve," Venerable Xinggang said with a perfunctory compliment, then asked, "Who is that young man you brought with you today?"

"A disciple of a minor sect," Archimedes Venerable replied truthfully.

"You've really gone all out!"

Venerable Xinggang suddenly patted Archimedes Venerable's chest, looking utterly bewildered as if he could know a person's face but not their heart, and quickly lowered his voice to say:

"Your disciple, whom you secretly took in, is so talented, he's no less than that one in the Dragon Palace! And you're really willing to offer him up to that Qianhua Venerable?!"

The Archimedes Venerable smiled meaningfully, "If someone asks for a favor, they should offer an equal reward."

Upon Venerable Xinggang did not press the matter further, but his expression became even more enthusiastic. He raised his Immortal Wine and repeatedly clinked glasses with Archimedes Venerable.

The Archimedes Venerable responded to each question, but looking at the smiling eyes of the Venerable Xinggang, he knew in his heart that it was a gloating smile.

This burly man probably judged others by his own standards, thinking that he was paying such a high price to take a step closer to Qianhua Venerable...

The Archimedes Venerable's smile deepened, but it was a smile as if he were looking at a fool.

Inside the room, You Su sat by the window, gazing at the dazzling lights outside, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

He felt inexplicably uneasy. He thought he had truly broken away from his previous social circle, but now he felt as if he hadn't gone far. This conflicted feeling kept him awake at night, worrying that Qianhua Venerable, this unstable factor, might bring some unexpected events.

Bai Ze was curled up beside You Su's legs, fast asleep.

Looking at its carefree attitude, You Su suddenly felt a little envious.

The following morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone upon the land of Fei City, the Qianhua Pavilion's celebration commenced as scheduled.

The Qianhua Pavilion in Fei City was built in a very grand manner, decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and was quite lively. At the entrance, rows of maids dressed in gorgeous costumes greeted the guests. In the eyes of the people of the Northern Ao Continent, these women from the Central Yuan Continent were like water, and sweet water at that. Their faces were filled with bright smiles, adding to the festive atmosphere of the celebration.

You Su and the Archimedes Venerable were honored guests and were led into the Qianhua Pavilion by a special attendant. Even the Archimedes Venerable couldn't help but admire the pavilion's magnificent decorations and the dazzling array of rare and precious treasures. The guests, dressed in fine clothes, chatted and laughed, and the entire Qianhua Pavilion exuded a noble and elegant atmosphere.

The Archimedes Venerable led You Su to a private seat. You Su sat behind the Archimedes Venerable, suppressing her aura well, not wanting to attract too much unnecessary attention.

Logically, the gift should have been handed over to the maid who had led the way. Of course, Archimedes Venerable had prepared more than just You Su as a 'gift'. After handing the gift over to the maid, Archimedes Venerable lowered his voice and quietly instructed her on something.

The maid initially seemed hesitant, but appeared to be persuaded by the Archimedes Venerable, and finally glanced at 'Da Bang' with a hint of suspicion.

Once all the guests had arrived, forty cannon shots were fired in unison, and the large red curtain in the center of the Qianhua Pavilion slowly opened, instantly drawing everyone's attention to the woman who appeared behind it.

A Fairy emerged slowly from a black and gold cheongsam embroidered with intricate cloud and thunder patterns, her every step exuding unparalleled elegance. She wore a magnificent, shimmering long robe with flowing sleeves, embroidered with a lifelike phoenix rebirth motif. Gold and silver threads intertwined to create endless splendor and nobility, each stitch seemingly imbued with a thousand years of craftsmanship and elegance.

Yet, even her magnificent attire paled in comparison to her beautiful face. Her skin was as white as jade, with a faint rosy glow. Her eyes were deep and bright, carrying a sharp, aggressive quality that made it difficult to look directly at her. Her red lips were slightly upturned, confident and flamboyant, outlining a mysterious and alluring curve that seemed to speak volumes about the world's charms.

This woman was none other than Qianhua Venerable. Upon first seeing her, everyone felt that her reputation was well-deserved, and all the guests present, regardless of gender, were captivated by her.

The moment You Su saw Qianhua Venerable, his heart raced. He had never imagined he would be so happy to see this wicked woman. He instinctively gripped his knees to hide his excitement.

"Young man, don't get agitated."

The Archimedes Venerable winked and made faces, You Su ignored him.

On the stage, Qianhua Venerable scanned the crowd and nodded to the distinguished guests from the Northern Ao Continent.

"Thank you for your trouble, Miss." The Archimedes Venerable seemed to feel that the time was right, and then turned to ask the maid who had been waiting quietly by his side for help. His respectful manner made it difficult for the mere maid to refuse.

The maid gestured for You Su to leave, and then led her away.

Just then, Qianhua Venerable's gaze shifted to Archimedes Venerable's side.

Qianhua Venerable did not recognize Archimedes Venerable, but basic etiquette between venerables still had to be observed. Qianhua Venerable smiled further and nodded to Archimedes Venerable in greeting.

However, when she caught a glimpse of the departing figure behind the Archimedes Venerable out of the corner of her eye, her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

A gust of icy wind swept through, and Qianhua Venerable felt a strange familiar chill in his legs...