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Chapter 320: Core Formation Ceremony
The azure sky looked freshly washed, drifting clouds unfurling and curling.
Xu Lingling held her best friend's left arm, her steps seemingly elegant but actually hurried.
"What's the rush? Chen Beiwu isn't going anywhere."
Dressed in Gilded Fire Palace Attire, Xu Ziqing glanced at Xu Lingling.
"I'm not rushing."
With her thoughts exposed, Xu Lingling stuck out her tongue, looking rather bashful.
Xu Ziqing's lips twitched. She patted her best friend's slender waist in exasperation. "Remember to maintain your composure. Chen Qin will be at this gathering."
"So what if Sister Qin is there?" Xu Lingling blinked, playing dumb.
"Fine. If you're willing to be the junior partner, I won't stop you."
Xu Ziqing frowned slightly and, following the maid's lead, pushed open the tearoom door.
Chen Beiwu reclined on a soft couch beside the window, casually toying with a white jade teacup between his fingers, his expression leisurely.
Opposite him, a beautiful female cultivator in a plain, soft gown the color of rosy mist was skillfully boiling water and brewing tea.
Her clothing was as soft as water and as ethereal as drifting clouds, tracing the contours of an overwhelmingly voluptuous figure.
Her long legs, faintly visible beneath her skirt, gleamed a cool white in the room's light, drawing the eye irresistibly. Even Xu Ziqing froze for a moment, alarm bells ringing in her mind.
Good heavens. It had only been a dozen-odd years since they last met. Just what beauty-enhancing technique had Chen Qin cultivated?
Whether in figure, looks, or bearing, she was countless times better than that mortal Qi Refining cultivator from back then. Even I'm a little tempted by her.
She's definitely a formidable rival. I can't underestimate her!
"You're here. Come, sit down."
Chen Beiwu looked up and waved