"Sect Master."
Shui Bing'er's clear voice came from outside the bedchamber.
Xue Tianyu raised a hand.
"Come in."
The bedchamber's ice door was pushed open.
Shui Bing'er entered, dressed in a fitting aqua-blue gown.
Shui Yue'er followed behind her.
The two sisters had grown ever more beautiful and captivating.
"What is it?"
Xue Tianyu looked at them.
Shui Bing'er dipped slightly and reported the situation outside.
"News has arrived from Spirit City."
"Pope Bibi Dong has completed this year's tax consolidation for all provinces across the continent."
"All supplies are being transported to the Far North."
"She is personally escorting them and is expected to reach the town tomorrow."
Xue Tianyu nodded.
"When Bibi Dong handles things, it does put one at ease."
Shui Yue'er stepped forward with a sweet smile.
"Sect Master Brother."
"The snowstorm outside has stopped today."
"Snow Empress and Ice Empress have prepared a banquet at the Cold Extremity Ice Spring in the back mountain."
"They said everyone should get together."
Upon hearing this,
Xue Tianyu rose to his feet.
"Let's go."
"I've been cooped up for too long anyway. Let's take a walk around the back mountain."
Bo Saixi quickly picked up a white fox-fur cloak.
She carefully draped it over Xue Tianyu's shoulders.
Back mountain, Cold Extremity Ice Spring.
This was the place with the richest spiritual energy in the Far North.
The howling winds and snow that raged year-round were blocked outside by an invisible force.
Mist rose from the surface of the hot spring.
Crystalline Ice Heaven Snow Lotuses bloomed all around.
It was like a fairyland on earth.
Snow Empress, clad in a snowy-white gown, sat at an ice table.
She held an exquisite jade flask in her hand, warming wine.
Every movement was supremely elegant.
Ice Empress wore a pretty