At that moment, both Yue Chan and Feng Luan possessed exquisite beauty and ethereal grace, like spirits embodying all the splendor of heaven and earth.
"I was wondering why someone had moved into Crouching Dragon Ground. So two junior sisters have arrived. You look unfamiliar. Which Immortal Family are you from?"
The only woman among the three spoke. Even the other two could not help fixing their gazes on the pair's peerless beauty, visibly captivated.
Yue Chan shook her head. "I come from the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, not an Immortal Family. The woman beside me is my maid."
"The Three Thousand Dao Provinces?" At those words, their attitudes cooled considerably, and they made no effort to conceal their disdain.
Yue Chan remained calm. She was already used to it. During her time in the Nine Heavens, outsiders had called the Ten Lands the Lower Realm whenever they heard it mentioned.
"Why did you attack my residence?" she demanded sharply.
"Little lady, our mounts have disappeared. We suspect someone stole them and hid them here. Please let us inside to search."
"This is also to keep scoundrels out of the Immortal Academy and ensure your safety, little lady..."
Wu Tai's eyes gleamed with teasing, flirtatious amusement.
Yue Chan paused briefly. She did not need to think to know that trouble had come knocking over Lin Fan's earlier handiwork.
Even so, she certainly would not admit it, much less allow anyone inside to search. Her dignity was at stake.
"The mounts you seek are not here. Leave at once, and do not disturb this place's peace."
"So you mean to obstruct us? Or could it be... you're in league with that scoundrel yourself?"
Their expressions turned cold, and they looked ready to force their way in.
"Stop. This is not a