Only Black Tea? Is That Okay?

After returning to Su Xiangxue's residence at the Hehuan Sect, Bai Qiuran was arranged to stay in the best guest room. Every day, beautiful young girls would bring him three meals a day, making his life much better than the miserable single life he had to cook for himself on Seven Star Peak.

However, these girls only served him food and cleaned up the dishes; they dared not make any flirtatious moves towards him. Their clothes were completely covered, and they didn't even dare to meet his eyes.

If Bai Qiuran hadn't used her Spiritual Sense to scan them and discovered that these girls were all Golden Core or Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators had practiced the Hehuan Sect Cultivation Technique, she would have truly believed she had stumbled upon a nunnery where nuns practiced while still keeping their hair.

As for Su Xiangxue, she immediately threw herself into handling sect affairs after returning. Bai Qiuran didn't understand what the girl was up to, but she wouldn't harm him anyway, so he settled down there with peace of mind.

A few days later, after finishing her official business, Su Xiangxue sent someone to invite him. The Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect had prepared a sumptuous banquet in the courtyard to entertain his close friend.

When Bai Qiuran was led to the courtyard by a disciple of the Hehuan Sect, the table was already filled with delicacies from all over the world, some of which were even made with Spirit Beasts as ingredients. The aroma alone was enough to make one's mouth water.

Bai Qiuran sat down opposite Su Xiangxue with a sigh and said, "Time really flies. In the blink of an eye, you've evolved from a Down-and-Out Girl into a rich woman."

"Hehe, if you want to enjoy this prosperous life with me, you're welcome anytime."

Su Xiangxue picked up the White Porcelain Pot on the table Bai Qiuran a cup of something.

Bai Qiuran Consciousness raised the glass and took a sip, then asked in surprise, "It's not wine?"

"My entire stock was looted by Grand Elder Huangfu Feng last time, and the new batch of 'One-Night Bonding Wine hasn't been brewed yet."

Su Xiangxue asked with a smile, "Is Black Tea the only option for this dinner party?"

Hearing her words, Bai Qiuran felt something was off for some reason, but he couldn't figure it out, so he replied, "Of course, I don't need alcohol."

"This is brand new tea transported from the Cloud Continent; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's the best Black Tea in the Ten Lands of Jiuzhou."

As Su Xiangxue introduced the ingredients, she subtly added more "ingredients" to the pot. At the same time, she shook the porcelain pot in her hand. Seeing that Bai Qiuran finished her cup, she immediately poured her another cup of Black Tea.

Then, she put down her teacup, looked at Bai Qiuran with eager eyes, and recalled You Meiqiao's words.

"Master, the simplest method is often the best method."

The adorable disciple gave her a thumbs up.

"To deal with a blockhead like the Sword Ancestor, we must use drastic measures!"

The Black Tea was truly excellent, while the medicine was the most potent one specially made by the Hehuan Sect, capable of even affecting Cultivators in the Mahayana Stage. Su Xiangxue had added it to the Black Tea at a dosage more than ten times higher. However, even so, Su Xiangxue was still unsure whether this medicine would work on Bai Qiuran, this freak.

She watched nervously Bai Qiuran brought the teacup to her lips, feeling her heart pounding.

Drink it! Drink it down!

Su Xiangxue urged him in her heart, while Bai Qiuran, unaware of the unusual taste in the Black Tea, raised it and prepared to drink it all in one gulp.

Unfortunately, the courtyard gate was suddenly blown open by a Hurricane, and a disciple of the Hehuan Sect dressed in black gauze suddenly appeared in the courtyard, kneeling on one knee.

"Sect Master! Something terrible has happened!"

Upon seeing this person, Bai Qiuran put down her teacup and looked at her, but at that moment, an unprecedented killing intent subtly erupted from Su Xiangxue's body.

Bai Qiuran turned her head and looked at Su Xiangxue with some surprise, not quite understanding why she was suddenly so angry. Meanwhile, the Hehuan Sect disciple kneeling on one knee on the ground was so frightened by Su Xiangxue's murderous aura that he broke out in a cold sweat.

The heavy atmosphere lasted for a moment. Su Xiangxue took a deep breath and asked coldly, "What happened?"

She made up her mind that if this disciple was delaying her because of some trivial matter, she would do what Demonic Cultivator should do this time.

The disciples of the Hehuan Sect lowered their heads and answered in a low voice, "Reporting to the Sect Master, the Demon Realm has declared war on us."

"What did you say?"

Bai Qiuran and Su Xiangxue asked in unison.

"Intelligence from Lin Province indicates that last night, the Monster Race's forces launched an attack on Human Race towns and villages near the Lin Province Spatial Rift, seizing control of several towns. The Divine Martial Heavenly Army Branch stationed there engaged in a brief skirmish with them, and the two sides are currently locked in a stalemate on the Rift Plains of Lin Province."

The disciple from the Hehuan Sect quickly reported, "The information came from the Divine Martial Heavenly Army Branch through official channels, so it is indeed credible."

"Was this the unauthorized act of a Demon King within the Monster Race, or was it a pre-arranged scheme?"

Bai Qiuran asked.

"I don't know, the flag the Monster Race is carrying represents the Monster Race as a whole."

The disciple replied.

Bai Qiuran, then immediately stood up and said to Su Xiangxue, "Sorry, it seems we can't have this meal. I'll treat you when we get back."

Su Xiangxue didn't try to stop him, but simply said, "You go ahead, I'll take care of things here and then I'll be there."

Bai Qiuran and left, while Su Xiangxue watched his figure disappear through the door before turning her gaze away.

A moment later, You Meiqiao emerged from a corner at the back of the courtyard, sticking out her tongue and whispering, "Master, we failed."

Seeing Su Xiangxue looking at her, she quickly took out a jade bottle from her pocket.

"But don't worry, this time I've concocted an even more potent version based on the recipe from the Wisdom Immortal Cave Abode. I call it Sleep-Inducing Black Tea 2.0..."

"Alright, Mei Qiao, I don't need these anymore."

Su Xiangxue suddenly spoke.

"Uh... Master..."

You Meiqiao lowered her hand and asked softly, "Don't tell me you're thinking of giving up?"

"Give up? That's never been in Su Xiangxue's dictionary."

Su Xiangxue straightened her chest and said, "I've made up my mind. Drugging and banquets are just roundabout ways. Su Xiangxue has her own way of doing things... Mei Qiao, during my absence, I will entrust you with handling all the affairs of the Hehuan Sect. I will have several Elder assist you in your work."

"Ah?"

You Meiqiao didn't react in time.

"That old piece of wood, he pretends not to see the soft parts, and he won't eat the hard ones either."

Su Xiangxue gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, this time I'll swallow my pride and go straight for the ball. Let's see how you handle that!"