Touch My Head

Standing under the spotlight, You Su became the focus of the entire event.

He felt the strange looks from the guests around him, and a sense of unease crept into his heart.

From beginning to end, he was not someone who enjoyed being stared at. The reason he was here was entirely to cooperate with the bad idea of Archimedes Venerable. He couldn't very well say that he had known the Qianhua Venerable for a long time, and that their relationship was more intimate than others could imagine.

It turns out that Archimedes Venerable had known all along that Qianhua Venerable was about to hold this unique fashion show. Among the beautiful women walking on the stage, several were actually people with connections placed there by some powerful figures, and even two men with effeminate features were... It is said that they secretly gave Qianhua Venerable a lot of gifts in order to secure a spot, and their purpose was very simple: to have more fodder for gossip about the beauty of their concubines.

Therefore, Archimedes Venerable came up with the idea of stuffing You Su into the group of Xiu Zhe, with the aim of completely attracting the attention of Qianhua Venerable.

You Su stood in front of the stage, unsure of what pose to strike. She simply stood there stiffly, praying in her heart that the wicked woman was truly interested in her.

Fortunately, the awkward moment of being the center of attention was only brief. He knew it was time to turn back behind the scenes, but just as he took two steps back, he heard a clear and melodious voice.

"Young master, please wait."

You Su frowned inwardly. The previous encounters with those stunningly beautiful women hadn't prompted these people to overstep their bounds and stop them, so why was he, a man, being stopped?

The voice came from a young man, the same one who had spoken with Qianhua Venerable earlier. He was dressed in fine clothes, tall and handsome, with a smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a sharpness that was not easily detected.

You Su felt a chill run down his spine; his intuition told him that this person was definitely not a kind soul.

The young man stepped forward slowly, bowed politely, and praised softly, "I deeply admire your performance on the runway. This mink coat seems tailor-made for you. I clearly see in you the unique sharpness and composure of men from the Northern Ao Continent. Perhaps this is what Qianhua Venerable hopes to convey to the audience through his clothing."

Those around them were also curious, and upon hearing this, they all nodded in agreement.

But to everyone's surprise, the young man changed his tone, employing a strategy of politeness before force. "Please stay, sir. I apologize for my intrusion, but I am truly curious as to why you chose to appear wearing a mask. Could it be... that there is some special meaning behind it?"

Beneath the mask, You Su's brows were deeply furrowed. This young man was humble yet possessed a hidden sharpness, forcing You Su to be extremely vigilant.

"Young master, you may not know this, but the mask is part of my overall outfit today. Like bracelets and necklaces, masks are decorative items."

You Su deliberately raised the pitch at the end of his words, trying to make himself sound more like a person from the Northern Ao Continent.

Upon hearing this, the young man feigned sudden realization, but then quickly changed the subject, his tone becoming more playful. "Oh? If that's the case, then why didn't the other contestants choose to wear masks, but you're the only one who did? Could it be that you have something to hide and are afraid of showing your face?"

Upon hearing this, everyone became curious. They were initially shocked by You Su's appearance wearing a mask, but the more shocked they were, the more they wanted to tear off You Su's mask.

As he spoke, the young man shook his head slightly, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. "Furthermore, there are explicit regulations throughout the Five Continents prohibiting the wearing of masks without justifiable cause. Now that the fashion show is over, shouldn't you remove your mask to show your sincerity and allow everyone present to see your true face?"

This law was not unfounded; it was designed to facilitate identity checks, since no one wanted to let the heinous Evil Demon 'You Su' escape. Anyone wearing a mask appearing on the street would be closely watched by the officers and soldiers.

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere immediately became tense, and everyone's eyes focused on You Su, waiting for him to remove his mask.

And it was at this moment that someone finally recognized the young man's identity.

"Nephew Master Xi? You've come too?"

A guest sitting in the front row looked in surprise at the young man sitting quietly in the corner.

The young man bowed and smiled faintly, "I am friends with Qianhua Venerable, so how could I not attend the grand ceremony he held? However, I only arrived in Fei City this morning and rushed here to attend the event immediately, so I have neglected Uncle Master Hong. Please forgive me."

After he finished speaking, the guests below exclaimed in surprise. They had never expected that this young man could claim to be a friend of Qianhua Venerable. Upon closer inspection, they realized just how remarkable this seemingly unassuming young man was!

Dragon Seeing Palace Xi Yechun, the number one among the younger generation below the Dragon Palace Void!

However, what is even more awe-inspiring than this title is that he is the biological son of the former Dragon Girl Queen of the Dragon Seeing Palace!

Some have said that if the previous Dragon Girl hadn't fallen in love with the world and had a child, the position of the Palace Lord of Dragon Seeing Palace would not have belonged to the Ganlong Venerable, and the person sitting in the position of Grand Elder of the Dragon Seeing Palace now would certainly not be the previous Dragon Girl!

The room erupted in commotion, with many people rising to their feet to bow to Xi Yechun. Xi Yechun quickly helped up those around him, returning the greetings with humility, perfectly embodying the spirit of politeness.

The focus of attention in the venue quickly shifted from You Su to this suddenly appearing top genius.

You Su raised an eyebrow slightly, understanding why Xi Yechun had suddenly become critical. He wasn't concerned with upholding the law or suspecting You Su of being a dubious person; he simply wanted to expose You Su's true colors after his earlier outburst.

Seeing that no one cared about him, he simply didn't bother to linger any longer and started to walk away. But little did he know that Xi Yechun had no intention of letting him off so easily.

"Young master, please do not be hasty. I am the Mysterious Order Envoy the Evil Warding Department Division. Protecting the safety of the Northern Ao Continent is my duty. Please do not take offense. Once you remove your mask and verify your identity, you may leave."

Xi Yechun with his hands behind his back, and a piece of green jade was hanging from his waist. It was the Evil Warding Token, and a tassel with the character "Xuan" was hanging from it.

Everyone who saw it was amazed and praised Xi Yechun for his young talent.

You Su, however, remained disdainful atop the high platform. He was the Holy Son of the Evil Warding Department. Had this incident not occurred, once he revealed the Heavenly Decree, this pretentious, humble young master would have turned ashen-faced. No matter how high his status or cultivation, he would never dare to act presumptuously before the Heavenly Decree Envoy.

It's a pity... he doesn't like to show off in front of others, and now even God isn't giving him the chance.

Just as You Su was hesitating about what excuse to use to refuse Xi Yechun, someone stepped in to help her out of the predicament even faster than the Archimedes Venerable.

Suddenly, the Fairy in the gorgeous dress appeared beside You Su. You Su felt a fragrant breeze on his face. He turned his head in surprise, only to find that the woman was not looking at him at all.

He felt a strange mix of disappointment and joy. He knew this wicked woman had definitely recognized him, but he also knew this wasn't the right time to acknowledge her, so he quickly turned his head away.

Qianhua Venerable smiled warmly, her lips parted slightly, and her voice was gentler than before:

"Young Master Xi, you may not know this, but this model wore a mask at my behest. During the previous shows, I discovered that everyone had misunderstood my intentions, shifting their appreciation from the beauty of the dresses to the beauty of the models' appearances, which was clearly Non-Self wanted. Therefore, I had all the subsequent models wear masks, hoping that everyone would truly focus on the beauty of the clothes themselves. He was just the first one."

As she spoke, she clapped her hands lightly, the sound crisp and clear. Sure enough, the next hot female performer also appeared wearing a mask.

Upon seeing Xi Yechun's expression changed slightly. However, he quickly regained his composure, bowed slightly to Qianhua Venerable, and said, "So it was Qianhua Venerable's arrangement. I was presumptuous. Please forgive me, Qianhua Venerable."

Qianhua Venerable smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's alright. Young Master Xi was simply upholding the law. It was my presumption; I acted on a whim and forgot the rules established by the Divine Mountain. I only hope Young Master Xi will understand that my fashion show is about to end. Could the identity verification be postponed until after the show? I will have these people remove their masks to prove their identities."

As soon as the words fell, everyone remembered that this fashion show was a gift carefully prepared by Qianhua Venerable for the Northern Ao Continent. To interrupt it so rashly was indeed a disservice to the Fairy's good intentions. As a result, You Su's desire to remove her mask dissipated considerably.

The Archimedes Venerable sat firmly on the high platform, once again marveling at the woman's exquisite rhetoric, which was impeccable. But seeing the protective demeanor of the Qianhua Venerable, he was secretly pleased, knowing that the bait he had thrown out had indeed hooked a big fish.

Upon hearing Xi Yechun's smile widened even more. He bowed deeply and said apologetically:

"It was I, Xi Yechun, who lost my sense of propriety in my loyalty to the righteous path. Since it was Qianhua Venerable's deliberate arrangement, it makes me seem like I lack romantic understanding. I, Xi Yechun, will definitely buy this young master's mink coat and take it back to admire it properly, as a way to reflect on my actions."

After saying that, he sat back down in his seat, looking at Qianhua Venerable with some anticipation.

"Young Master Xi has done his duty diligently; what crime has he committed? It was my failure to inform everyone beforehand that caused this incident. The fault lies with me. After the banquet, each guest may choose a robe from the Qianhua Pavilion to take home as my apology."

Upon hearing this, everyone cheered and jumped for joy, taking the blame for Qianhua Venerable and praising the kind woman for her extreme generosity.

Xi Yechun, sitting in the corner, saw the beautiful woman's figure and couldn't help but smile. However, the Qianhua Venerable's gaze never fell on him, which was very different from the enthusiastic look he had shown her before. He was extremely anxious.

Just as he was about to get up and talk to her again, Qianhua Venerable finally glanced at him. But this gaze was different from the gentle one he had shown when they were having a pleasant conversation. Instead, it was extremely cold, as if she were a complete stranger to him.

Xi Yechun immediately realized his mistake and was filled with regret. He knew he had offended Qianhua Venerable by behaving inappropriately. In fact, bringing people from the port to here would have required at least ten rounds of screening; if these people had any problems, they would have been identified long ago, so why would there be any need for further investigation?

At this point, what's the difference between those who talk about investigating Qianhua Venerable and those who simply say they want to investigate Qianhua Venerable?

However, Qianhua Venerable did not use this reason to embarrass him. Instead, he saved face for him and promised to check him again after the fashion show.

But now that things had come to this, how could he possibly investigate? He was already starting to think about how to apologize to Qianhua Venerable.

On the stage, Qianhua Venerable actually reached out and stroked You Su's head affectionately.

"You walked well, don't be frightened."

Although her words of comfort were soft, the guests heard them clearly.

You Su raised an eyebrow. In the past, this woman would never have dared to touch his head... This action was clearly revenge.

Upstairs, the Archimedes Venerable stared wide-eyed, rubbing his eyes in disbelief, thinking to himself: Why is this Qianhua Venerable so enthusiastic?! She hasn't even seen Da Bang's face! I think she's really hungry... Da Bang, hang in there! I'll come to rescue you tomorrow!

Now that the misunderstanding was cleared up, and with the great face that Qianhua Venerable had given them, everyone was generous with their praise for You Su's portrayal of the You Su. After all, they weren't the ones who had shouted for You Su to take off his mask earlier. Only Xi Yechun, sitting in the corner, had a livid face and felt bitter inside.

Amidst the praises of the crowd, You Su followed Qianhua Venerable back behind the curtain.

You Su smiled bitterly to himself. Was he perhaps born without the ability to perform for himself and only needed a woman's help?

After being away from the Northern Ao Continent for so many days, living in constant fear and scheming, his ambition was still to protect this woman and that woman. In the end, it turns out that being a kept man is still the best thing.

The subsequent fashion show went very smoothly; each model wore a mask, yet still managed to showcase their own style and charm.

Behind the curtain, You Su silently followed behind Qianhua Venerable.

The woman had a unique fragrance, a subtle herbal scent. You Su couldn't help but inhale it a few more times, and a feeling of warmth and familiarity welled up within her.

The maids around bowed their heads in greeting as the Pavilion Master approached, not daring to look him in the eye. The maid who had been assigned to serve the Archimedes Venerable secretly glanced at the backs of the Pavilion Master and the man, secretly thinking that if the Pavilion Master liked this male slave, she could certainly gain the favor of introducing him to the man.

After ascending the iconic spiral staircase of the Qianhua Pavilion, they reached the top floor. Qianhua Venerable gave a few instructions to the maidservants waiting at the door, seemingly outlining the arrangements for the guests downstairs. The maidservants then obediently went downstairs.

You Su quietly spread his Divine Sense and realized that there was no one else on the top floor besides him and Qianhua Venerable.

Even after opening and closing the door, the two remained silent.

The fireplace in Qianhua Venerable's private room was always burning, making the room warm and cozy. Qianhua Venerable took off her outer robe, revealing the Black Gold Qipao she loved most underneath.

She sat down on the wooden chair, crossed her legs, and poured herself tea as if no one else was around.

You Su then walked over without any restraint and snatched the cup from the woman's hand.

Qianhua Venerable raised her eyebrows slightly, her eyes alluring, and smiled:

I've drunk from this cup.

You Su removed her mask, and the face beneath it still startled the noble Fairy.

You Su didn't stop, finishing the tea in his cup in one gulp, and replied:

"Didn't we have a cup of tea more than two months ago? Have you forgotten, Qianhua... little dog?"