The Empress's New Clothes, a Leopard-Print Whip!

"What is this?"

Yuan Ruoyu examined the strips of fabric before her with delight, finding them incredibly delicate and silky to the touch.

A moment later, she discovered a small note at the bottom of the box.

Yuan Ruoyu picked up the note and read it, a flush of red appearing on her cheeks involuntarily.

The note contained only a few short sentences.

Little Fish, it took a great deal of effort for me to produce these stockings.

There are Black Silk, White Silk, Purple Silk...

I've collected every color; you will surely look beautiful wearing them. I look forward to the time we meet again.

At that time, hehehe...

After reading it, Yuan Ruoyu's face turned even redder, and she laughed and scolded with a charming, flirtatious air:

"Still as improper as ever!"

Immediately, she regained her composure and sighed with some emotion: "So this is what Black Silk is... it really is just as I guessed."

Yuan Ruoyu then thought of a matter that gave her quite a headache.

Now that the mystery of the Black Silk was solved, she had figured it out.

But how was she supposed to explain it to Great Elder Cang Yuan?

"The Great Elder has astonishing perseverance; even now, he hasn't given up on searching for clues about the Black Silk, having scoured every single text in the Holy Land..."

Yuan Ruoyu said with some helplessness: "If I don't help him resolve this obsession, I fear he risks suffering a cultivation deviation."

"But if he finds out that the Black Silk is just a pair of socks worn on the feet, will he go completely insane?"

Yuan Ruoyu thought back and forth, but could not come up with a good solution.

She decided to set the matter aside for the time being.

Her gaze then returned to the stockings, and a bold idea emerged.

"Are they really that good-looking? I should try them on..."

This was the newly built Holy Venerable Palace, and no one would come to disturb her.

Furthermore, she had set up restrictive arrays, so no divine sense could extend inside.

Yuan Ruoyu's face flushed slightly, her heartbeat quickened, and the urge to put them on and try them out grew stronger and stronger.

She picked up a pair of Black Silk and finally made up her mind.

Swish—

Yuan Ruoyu's long dress fell away, revealing snow-white skin like congealed fat; every curve was a masterpiece of the heavens.

Graceful, alluring, and flawless!

She reached out and tapped the air lightly, causing space to ripple and a light screen to manifest, transforming into a mirror.

Yuan Ruoyu looked at herself in the mirror, a flash of pride crossing her face!

Then, she bent over slightly and began to pull on the Black Silk, bit by bit...

Her movements were slow and very careful; perhaps because it was her first time, or perhaps because of the significance, she appeared quite cautious.

A moment later.

Yuan Ruoyu was fully dressed, and when she looked at the mirror again, even she was stunned.

Wearing the stockings created a hazy beauty, full of temptation!

Moreover, the contrast between the Black Silk and her snow-white skin provided a powerful visual impact.

Yuan Ruoyu paced back and forth a few times, becoming more satisfied the more she looked.

Even a great expert of her level still possessed a heart that loved beauty.

Thinking of something, she couldn't help but laugh and scold: "No wonder he couldn't stop thinking about it even in his diary!"

"Hmph!"

"Next time, I will let you see enough!"

Yuan Ruoyu said this with a defiant air, then put her long dress back on, though she did not take the stockings off.

These stockings left behind by Lin Feng were no ordinary items.

Each pair had been meticulously crafted by Lin Feng, qualifying as Dao-grade artifacts.

Wearing them.

Not only could her speed be greatly increased, but they also enhanced her defensive capabilities.

However, this was only natural; for a cultivation expert, even a simple piece of clothing was an artifact, so how could they use common materials?

Meanwhile.

After bidding farewell to Yuan Ruoyu, Ye Xi hurried off in another direction.

That location was on the mountainside on the other side of the mountain range.

Liyue Immortal Dynasty.

They were stationed right here, having occupied the entire hilltop with strict security.

The Black Bird Guard stood watch in layers.

Fortunately, Ye Qingge had given prior instructions, so as soon as Ye Xi arrived, he was immediately brought to see her.

At this moment, Ye Qingge was reclining on a long chair draped in plush animal furs, holding a glass of chilled fine wine in her hand.

Seeing Ye Xi arrive, she said in a languid voice:

"Kid, consider yourself lucky. If you had come a step later, I would have had you castrated and turned into a eunuch!"

Before he could even reply.

Ye Qingge added with overbearing authority: "Even your master couldn't save you; I would have had him castrated right along with you!"

She thought to herself, he hadn't come to find her for so long!

What use was there in keeping him around!

"..."

Ye Xi's expression shifted slightly, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead. Fortunately, he remembered the words his master, Lin Feng, had told him before leaving.

Ye Xi hurriedly said: "Disciple Ye Xi pays respects to Mistress!"

"Seeing you today, Mistress is truly as beautiful as a celestial being and peerless in this world. No wonder Master mentions you to me all day long."

Ye Qingge sat up slightly and asked: "Your master, did he really say that?"

"Not a single word of it is false!"

"Master also said that Mistress Ye is the most understanding, gentle, and considerate woman he has ever met. Although you are an empress of your generation, you are not overbearing in the slightest; you are wise and martial, possessing the bearing of a Great Emperor!"

"Furthermore, you never abuse corporal punishment, and with your grand strategy, you have built the Liyue Immortal Dynasty into a peaceful and prosperous era!"

Listening to this, a smile appeared on Ye Qingge's face, and she calmly ordered: "Someone, bring a seat!"

This tactic really worked!

Ye Xi breathed a sigh of relief, silently praising his master for his brilliant foresight in having anticipated everything.

At this moment.

Ye Qingge's expression turned serious as she asked: "Do you know why I summoned you here? Tell me, where is your master now?"

Ye Xi shook his head.

He had no choice but to recount the things he had told Yuan Ruoyu once more.

After a long silence.

Ye Qingge looked up again and asked: "In other words, we can only proceed according to the diary he left behind?"

"Correct!"

Ye Xi said in a deep voice: "There are many matters that Master did not let me know about because they involve significant consequences."

"However..."

As Ye Xi spoke, his eyes turned cold, and he said: "As the diary continues to be exposed, those people will eventually surface."

Ye Qingge nodded helplessly, feeling somewhat depressed inside. This feeling of being led by the nose made her very unhappy!

She had always preferred to hold the initiative!

No matter what she was doing.

Or where she was!

However, through this conversation, Ye Qingge also knew that Lin Feng was definitely safe for the time being, and the heart she had been holding in suspense finally settled.

"Rest assured!"

A sharp glint flashed in Ye Qingge's eyes as she thought to herself: "I shall sweep away everything for you and await your return!"

Seeing that the time was about right, Ye Xi suddenly took out an object.

It was also a purple sandalwood box.

Ye Xi offered it with both hands and said respectfully: "Mistress, this is a gift Master specifically left for you before he departed."

"Master put a lot of thought into this gift!"

A glimmer of light flashed in the depths of Ye Qingge's eyes, though she remained composed on the surface, saying casually: "I suppose he still has some heart. Put it down!"

Ye Xi set the gift down and took his leave.

Once he had walked far away...

Ye Qingge could no longer hold back; the smile on her face gradually blossomed, and she looked as happy as a little girl.

She walked over quickly and picked up the box to examine it carefully.

"Hmph, at least you still keep me in your heart!"

Ye Qingge felt as if her heart had been coated in honey, the sweetness making her head spin.

Then, she couldn't wait to open the box.

Inside the box lay a set of leather clothing and a long whip.

It looked as though it had been crafted from the hide of a leopard-type demonic beast, covered in distinct spotted patterns.

Without a second thought, Ye Qingge stripped off her clothes and changed into the leather outfit.

"It fits like a second skin!"

Once she had it on, Ye Qingge realized that every inch of the leather perfectly conformed to her body.

It showcased her curvaceous figure to the fullest extent...

She walked over to the mirror to examine her appearance, her face flushing with heat.

In the reflection, it was as if a wild leopard stood before her!

Suddenly struck by a thought, Ye Qingge picked up the long whip and swung it a few times.

Whoosh—

Crack—

In an instant, her aura shifted once more, the wild beauty becoming even more intense.

After playing with it for a good while, Ye Qingge blushed and muttered, "How does this guy come up with such strange and eccentric combinations?"

"Hee hee..."

"But these are two excellent magical treasures, and I love them!"

Ye Qingge thought of something else, her voice turning wistful: "It's just a pity that for now, I can only admire them by myself."

After all, as an empress, such a wild and daring leather outfit was not exactly suitable to be worn out in public.

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