Reacquainting O two Voidbreakers

"My Sovereign Lord, you mustn't!"

The maid's attempts to stop them were futile. The ice crystal carved doors shattered with a deafening roar, and the powerful gust of wind carried by the Mystic Ice Chi Armor whipped up the gauze curtains on the top floor of the Qianhua Pavilion, causing the gilded incense burner to tilt precariously.

The Ganlong Venerable crushed the jade dust on the ground with his toes, and his simple skirt billowed fiercely in the cold mist, like thunder exploding on a snowfield.

"Qianhua Venerable-- "

The words abruptly stopped.

Behind the mica screen, on a jade table, You Su was sipping tea from a gilded teacup.

Qianhua Venerable leaned back on the soft couch, the tassels of his Black Gold Qipao cascading to the floor. He was slowly and methodically putting away the teapot, his gold-rimmed glasses reflecting a cold light in the candlelight.

"Although Ganlong Venerable is the Sovereign Lord of Bei'ao... this land was purchased by the Qianhua Pavilion, so it's probably not a place that Your Sovereign Lord can just break into at will!"

Before Ganlong Venerable could even get angry with the other party, and still somewhat taken aback that she hadn't seen the idyllic scene she had imagined, her composure cultivated over many years in a high position quickly calmed her down.

What are you doing?

"What are you doing?" Qianhua Venerable chuckled. "When the Sovereign Lord was alive, he wouldn't allow his disciples to drink tea. Now that he's gone, I took pity on you and had tea and conversation with you. Does being your disciple mean I need your permission even to drink tea?"

Ganlong Venerable's pupils contracted slightly, and doubt arose in his heart. He wondered if he had truly misunderstood this flirtatious woman, and if she genuinely admired You Su?

But she still felt it was impossible; how could this greedy woman not have a second time after eating once? So she began to look around suspiciously.

She always felt that the candlelight in this elegant room was different from before. Although the position had not changed, it was filled with a faint, enchanting fragrance. She was unfamiliar with such things and did not understand why, but suddenly her delicate nose twitched slightly, and she realized where this atmosphere came from. It was the rich fragrance in the air, as if it could ignite a fire in her heart.

She suddenly furrowed her brows, like a tigress patrolling her territory. Even the kind-hearted Qianhua Venerable was intimidated by her 'catching someone in the act' aura and shrank back, but then she became stubborn again—

Just as her affair with You Su was reaching its climax, she sensed a powerful aura approaching menacingly. This was something everyone should have known; she could have easily let the Sovereign Lord in to witness the disgraceful behavior of her favored disciple.

But then she realized that the one who would be embarrassed wouldn't be You Su, but herself, the Pavilion Master Qianhua Pavilion, the largest merchant guild in the Five Continents...

If people knew that she was the plaything of an eighteen-year-old boy, how could she face the people of the Five Continents? So she hurriedly began to deal with the 'execution' scene with You Su.

But the fire that had been building up for so long, now intensified by the dousing, wouldn't dissipate. It made her feel extremely uncomfortable, as if a chronic illness that had been hidden for hundreds of years was acting up, and she hated the old woman who had ruined her plans even more.

She snorted and leaned against the soft couch on the other side, which in turn revealed another side of her snow-white swan neck.

As Ganlong Venerable contracted sharply. His gaze swept over the suspicious red mark on the collarbone that the beautiful woman was showing off, and his heart sank.

She looked again at the woman's haughty and pretty face, her complexion unusually rosy, her bright red lips slightly swollen. Then she looked at the half of the woman's jade-like leg that was exposed from the slit of her Black Gold Qipao, and noticed that one of the extremely gaudy, lace-trimmed stockings was missing!

"You can drink tea, but why are you taking off your socks?!"

The Qianhua Venerable's gaze behind his gold-rimmed glasses held a half-smile. "I had a very pleasant conversation with your disciple, and we talked about my Qianhua Pavilion's signature products made from your Northern Ao Continent's ice silkworm silk. To facilitate our cooperation, it would be natural for your disciple to have a taste."

As she spoke, she intentionally or unintentionally pulled a silver thread hanging by her side back into her sleeve. This movement indeed caught people's attention, and Ganlong Venerable clearly caught a glittering trace of saliva on it.

Just then, a spark exploded from the heater.

The Ganlong Venerable, his deerskin boots embroidered with dragon patterns, trod across the ice crystals scattered on the ground, Mystic Ice Chi Armor steamed with a dense white mist in the warm pavilion.

She walked straight past Qianhua Venerable, her fingertips gently touching the chin of You Su, who had been silently bowing his head, causing the young man to slowly raise his head.

No wonder he kept his head down; the teeth marks on the boy's Adam's apple were like red plum blossoms blooming in the snow, making her pupils shrink like beans.

You Su was on the verge of tears, her anger burning inside her, unable to vent. She thought to herself, "What are you doing, sister? So many civilians outside the city are waiting for your reassurance, so many cultivators are waiting for your mobilization! Why are you here to 'rescue' a wanted criminal like me?"

However, his sorrowful expression, which seemed to convey unspeakable suffering, appeared to Ganlong Venerable as an indication of great injustice, which only made the female immortal feel even more pained.

"Is Qianhua Venerable perhaps a dog?! You can't help but drool and bite someone just because we're having a pleasant conversation?!" Her icy gaze swept over Qianhua Venerable.

"Otherwise what?" The black satin high heels tapped lightly on the ground. Qianhua Venerable could no longer sit still. As she stood up, the hairpin she had casually placed in her hair jingled and fell to the ground. "Ganlong Venerable, don't joke with me. You know very well what will happen. You left him here yourself! You were the one who benefited from this deal, and now you want to go back on your word?!"

Her questioning did not weaken Ganlong Venerable's momentum as she had hoped; instead, it was like adding fuel to the fire, and a chilling aura condensed on her fingertips.

You Su suddenly grasped her trembling wrist; the warmth of the young man's palm seeped through the back of her hand, melting away the accumulated chill.

"My Sovereign Lord, Qianhua Venerable has agreed to help... I will discuss some specific matters with her, and then I will go to the city wall to find you."

Looking into the boy's expectant eyes, Ganlong Venerable felt an unprecedented pang of pain in his heart. This was not concern for a junior, but a more intense, almost heart-wrenching pain.

"No need for you to come looking for me, I will take you away myself." She squeezed You Su's hand with her other hand, then took a deep breath. Her cold expression, which had been hiding anger, transformed back into her peerless, ethereal beauty, exuding an innate domineering aura. "I was not joking with Qianhua Venerable. I only thought that you and my beloved disciple had hit it off immediately. I never imagined that Qianhua Venerable, who has been practicing the Dao for over three hundred years, would be so hungry as to attack an eighteen-year-old boy."

"What's wrong with an old ox eating young grass? I'm shameless enough to eat it, but are you shameless enough to eat it?" Qianhua Venerable was unmoved, instead using his jade finger to stroke the lip rouge that had spread on his lips.

Such an action is tantamount to provocation, since no one can guess how that lip rouge disappeared.

"Is Your Sovereign Lord so furious because you're heartbroken that your fledgling has had its eye pecked out by an eagle? It's a pity some people only know how to drink poison to quench their thirst..."

Her sarcasm continued, and You Su felt her heart pound with fear as she held those increasingly cold, soft hands in her palm.

Little Dog Qianhua's sharp tongue truly broadened his understanding; no wonder the Third Elder got so angry whenever he talked about this woman. At this moment, all he could say was, "Grandma, please stop!"

Inside the warm pavilion, the smoke from the gilded incense burner was shredded by the cold mist stirred up by the Mystic Ice Chi Armor. Just when You Su felt that she could no longer hold onto this hand, the hem of Ganlong Venerable's raised skirt suddenly fell to the ground, like a piece of frozen snow.

Not only You Su surprised, but even Qianhua Venerable, who was secretly gathering her strength and preparing for battle, was somewhat taken aback. In her opinion, this woman was clearly about to lose her temper, but suddenly it was as if something had extinguished it.

"It was my oversight... Qianhua Venerable has rendered meritorious service in protecting the city and should not have suffered such humiliation."

You Su felt that her voice was as light as snow falling into a deep pool.

She slowly raised her eyes, a rare hint of despondency flickering in their depths. "Northern Ao is barren; I have no treasures to offer you, Venerable One. But once the Evil Tide subsides, the Divine Mountain is willing to open wide trade routes between Northern Ao for the Qianhua Pavilion. At that time—"

She paused, as if icy shards were lodged in her throat. "The Northern Ao region is teeming with handsome men, whom Qianhua Venerable could freely choose. Your reputation is widespread, and I think many would be willing. But my disciple alone... is not an option."

The Snow Silkworm Silk wrapped around Qianhua Venerable's fingertips suddenly tightened. "Oh? Venerable is quite generous with other people's money."

"It's not someone else. To be honest, my disciple already has dao companion and shouldn't become a bargaining chip in the trade of power."

You Su's pupils contracted slightly. Qianhua Venerable glanced at You Su, who was being protected by the woman behind him, his gaze ambiguous, and said sarcastically:

"Is that so? What if I feel even more excited?"

Ganlong Venerable was taken aback, and tightened his grip. "Please, Venerable One, show some respect."

Qianhua Venerable smiled slightly. She had just felt that she had gone a bit too far, since if the two of them really fell out, the cooperation would be impossible. But seeing that this dignified old woman had actually restrained her provocation, her tendency to push her luck resurfaced.

"Self-respect? I'm having a great time, how can you expect me to be self-respectful, Sovereign Lord? If you truly care about your disciple, you shouldn't have left him here." This extremely alluring woman hooked her jade-like foot around her fallen high heel, the golden bells on the toe striking out with a seductive tremor, as if to tear open Ganlong Venerable's wounds again and again.

You Su felt his palms were being squeezed painfully. The woman in front of him seemed to have reached her limit of endurance, but he still couldn't see her explode.

"Qianhua Venerable has seen countless men, what difference would one young man make? But an opportunity to make a fortune is fleeting. I don't want to damage our relationship or disrupt the cooperation between the Qianhua Pavilion and Northern Ao Continent. After this is done, I'm willing to personally reward you more, until—you are satisfied."

The personal promise from the Northern Sovereign Lord was undoubtedly an extremely tempting offer.

You Su had never seen the Ganlong Venerable look like this before—his back was as straight as a sword, yet his tone was as humble as dust.

She could have used her superior position to intimidate others, but instead, she willingly suppressed her resentment and humbled herself before the kind of sophisticatedly selfish person she despised most.

Why? For Bei Ao, who was in dire straits, and also for him, the outsider she had almost killed.

In truth You Su could sense that she was now deeply regretting her two attempts to harm him. Wasn't he, a foolish man trying to save the world, exactly the kind of person she had chosen as a comrade?

You Su suddenly found this woman to be somewhat endearingly pure. She showed no mercy to her enemies, as if anyone who stood in the way of her ideals was an enemy she would fight to the death. Yet, when it came to those she deemed worthy of protection, she could shed the noble cloak of being the Sovereign Lord Bei Ao.

She's even more foolish than him. So despite being so capable, she's all alone, being used, deceived, and looked down upon.

The erotic images that had been swirling in his mind suddenly dissipated, the smoldering fire gradually subsided, and even the murderous grudge he had always remembered vanished.

You Su also felt that he was influenced by this woman. At this moment, what could be more important than helping her to eliminate Bei Ao?

He glanced at the woman whose smile had also faded somewhat, and when their eyes met, Qianhua Venerable let out a muffled groan, as if an invisible shackle had tightened around her throat.

Having slain so many evil spirits, You Su's mastery of the True Lord's Power has reached a new level, and this pressure from his bloodline can be triggered without words.

He was disciplining her for her unruly behavior.

"What does Your Excellency think?" Ganlong Venerable's voice rose slightly. She had already made the greatest concession and there was no possibility of lowering her bottom line any further.

Qianhua Venerable did not answer, but suddenly rolled up his wide sleeves, and the gilded window lattice opened with a sound.

The north wind, carrying fine snow, poured into the warm room, shattering the enchanting atmosphere.

Her fingertips brushed against the silver sash at her waist, and she pulled out an ice jade teapot from thin air. The teapot was carved with a twelve-story pavilion, and lifelike fairies in colorful skirts perched on the eaves.

"Jade for the pot, snow buds for the brewing, magma for the tempering—" She gently tapped the pot lid, and the clear, cool tea aroma condensed into frost flowers blooming at the rim of the pot. "This is the proper etiquette for entertaining guests at the Qianhua Pavilion."

Ganlong Venerable gazed at the floating tea bubbles in the cup, each one seemingly reflecting different shadows and lights. With her knowledge, she quickly realized that this was not tea at all, but clearly Formation Technique the size of a cup. She suddenly recalled the Rainbow Silk Thousand Threads Formation that this woman had set up in Fei City, and now she realized that it was merely the tip of the iceberg.

You Su was somewhat taken aback. He couldn't figure out what this woman was up to. He only felt that this woman was completely different from the beautiful and alluring woman from before. Or perhaps he had simply overlooked the fact that her identity Qianhua Venerable was by no means just an empty title that could bring him a sense of accomplishment.

"It seems that Qianhua Venerable is only now truly regarding me as a guest."

Ganlong Venerable sat calmly opposite the Pavilion Master of the Qianhua Pavilion, her demeanor suddenly changing as if she were sitting on her own throne, with thousands of immortals bowing their heads below.

Sitting beside him You Su felt the pressure for the first time, wondering if everything before was just a test between the two, and the real negotiations had only just begun.

"Having witnessed the Sovereign Lord's sincerity, there's no need for me to hold back any longer." She smiled gently and presented two cups of fragrant tea with a Daoist flavor to the two of them. "I originally intended to prepare for a while longer before personally visiting the Sovereign Lord at the Divine Mountain, but the outbreak of the Evil Tide blocked my way. Fortunately, it also brought me distinguished guests."

Ganlong Venerable frowned slightly. She had sensed that this woman was plotting something big, but she didn't think any other woman could be more ambitious than her.

"Does Your Sovereign Lord know what a cultivator truly needs?"

"For different cultivators, talismans, pills, and all sorts of other things could be used."

"That's right, but it definitely can't be clothes."

Qianhua Venerable smiled, but there was no hint of flattery in her smile. You Su's eyes flickered as she was struck by the hidden meaning in the corner of her eye.

A precious sword, its entire surface gleaming, had somehow appeared on the table.

Ganlong Venerable stared at the knife, lost in thought, only then realizing that the woman across the negotiating table was no longer content to be just a beautiful tailor.