Jade Maiden Appears, Heaven's Chosen Surround the Island, Corpses and Messages Sent, Ranran's Gift!

The Pure Jade Divine Bird suddenly appeared above the Water Altar. It dipped and soared unpredictably, mysterious beyond measure. Li Xian raised his eyes to watch it depart. The divine bird had already vanished into the clouds, yet his gaze remained fixed upon it. Observing its posture, he thought, What a divine bird—truly extraordinary. When it landed on the roof just now, the entire residence became wreathed in an ethereal aura, like an immortal dwelling. Its master must be even more remarkable. What great fortuitous encounter must one possess to win a divine bird's favor and command it?

Ye Cheng used the Flower-Plucking Leaf-Taking Hand, reaching through the air in a grasp. The letter flew into his palm as though controlled by an invisible force. The instant he saw the writing on it, his expression changed sharply. He sneered. "What an overbearing little girl!"

Wang Shouxin, Zhou Zhengde, Zhang Kaihuai, and the others all wanted to inspect the letter. After reading its contents, their expressions changed drastically as well. The letter passed from hand to hand before finally reaching Li Xian. His eyesight was sharp enough that he had already seen its contents while it descended. Now, however, he examined the handwriting itself.

Li Xian caught a faint fragrance. One could discern a person through their writing, and the author possessed profound foundations and broad, forceful brushwork. It lacked neither the depth to embrace a hundred rivers nor the unique refinement of a thousand chisels and ten thousand temperings. Yet it carried a natural, heaven-born disdain for all beneath it.

The brushstrokes were like blades, each character stabbing straight into the heart.

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Li Xian compared it silently, thinking, This woman's attainment in calligraphy and painting must far surpass mine. I still need to train diligently. I cannot grow complacent.