Su Chen smiled. "Really? Then I'll have to take a good look later to see if your master is as handsome as he told you."
Murong Jingyi's expression stiffened. After hesitating for a long time, she finally said, "Big brother, I admit you're good-looking, but Master won't fall for you."
Su Chen's forehead creased with annoyance, but then he thought better of it and decided to tease Jingyi, so he chuckled and said, "How do you know your master won't like me?"
"Ah?"
Murong Jingyi's eyes widened. "Big brother, you really have designs on Master?"
Su Chen smiled slightly, "Answer my question first."
Murong Jingyi hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Because Master is only interested in alchemy; she has no interest in matters of children."
Su Chen asked with a smile, "How can you be so sure she's not interested in children?"
Murong Jingyi said, "I have followed my master for many years and have seen admirers present her with rare and precious treasures, but she would not even glance at them and would order them to be returned; those heartfelt confessions and invitations, she has never responded to. My master is always focused on alchemy or studying Pill Formula. Her heart is only on the pursuit of alchemy, so there is no place for romantic feelings in her heart. I once secretly asked my master what she thought of these suitors, and she just smiled indifferently and said that they were all vain worries and of no benefit to her alchemy path."
After listening to what Murong Jingyi had to say, Su Chen shook his head and smiled, "You talk too much, but I believe you."
Murong Jingyi said with a smile, "But, big brother is so handsome, maybe there's a chance."
Su Chen smiled but did not respond.
Murong Jingyi led Su Chen for half an hour before arriving at a palace. Along the way, they encountered many disciples of the Immortal Spirit Valley. They were somewhat surprised by Su Chen, but no one stopped them. After all, Murong Jingyi was a disciple of the Immortal Spirit Valley Master; who would dare to stop her?
The palace before them was made of thousand-year-old agarwood, exquisitely carved with auspicious patterns. Its vermilion walls, bathed in sunlight, exuded an ancient charm. The golden glazed tiles shimmered with dazzling light, as if inlaid with countless stars.
Murong Jingyi bowed to the palace and respectfully greeted, "Master."
"Enter." A moment later, a voice came from inside the palace. Although it was only one word, it was clear and melodious, with an ethereal quality that seemed to penetrate the Human Heart and linger in the ears for a long time.
Murong Jingyi raised an eyebrow at Su Chen, indicating that they could go in.
Su Chen frowned and transmitted his voice, "Is this where your master lives?"
Murong Jingyi nodded and said, "Yes, what's wrong?"
Su Chen hesitated for a moment, then said, "Taking me in isn't a good idea, is it? Why don't you go in and let them know, and I'll wait here?"
Murong Jingyi shook her head and said, "It's alright, don't worry."
She took Su Chen's hand and walked towards the palace. Pushing open the palace door, a delicate fragrance wafted towards them. Looking up, the palace was exquisitely decorated, with beautiful paintings hanging on the walls, each one lifelike, depicting figures dancing gracefully.
Shifting the gaze to the center of the hall, a pool came into view. The clear water rippled gently, and a few petals floated on the surface.
In the pool, a woman was bathing. Her skin was as delicate as white jade, radiating a captivating glow under the shimmering water. Her long, flowing hair cascaded into the water like black silk. Her eyes were slightly closed, her long eyelashes casting soft shadows on her cheeks, her exquisite face as flawless as if sculpted.
The scene was absolutely breathtaking.
Murong Jingyi froze on the spot upon seeing this scene, as if she had been frozen in place, her eyes filled with blankness and confusion.
Su Chen, standing to the side, remained relatively calm, having experienced something similar before.
The woman didn't open her eyes, but asked, " Jingyi, what do you need me for?"
But after a long time, she still hadn't received a reply, which made the woman frown. She slowly opened her eyes and looked outside the hall. When she saw Su Chen, time seemed to stand still.
Su Chen blinked and smiled, "Hello."
boom!
In an instant, the woman unleashed a terrifying aura of the Immortal Sovereign Realm Eighth Level, causing the pool to surge and form giant waves, which obscured her graceful figure.
Murong Jingyi snapped out of her daze, her heart pounding with alarm. She knew something was wrong and quickly grabbed Su Chen's hand, pulling him back out of the hall.
Bang!
The moment the two left, the palace doors slammed shut, causing the ground to tremble.
Murong Jingyi's face was ashen. "We're doomed."
Su Chen said helplessly, "I already said it wouldn't be good for me to go in."
Murong Jingyi felt an urge to cry, "How was I supposed to know that Master was taking a bath in broad daylight?"
She looked at Su Chen anxiously and asked, "What should we do? What should we do?"
Su Chen shrugged. "I don't know either."
Murong Jingyi collapsed to the ground, her face filled with despair. "Heavens! I'm doomed!"
She then looked at Su Chen and said, "And you too!"
Su Chen said speechlessly, "What does this have to do with me?"
Murong Jingyi said, "You saw Master naked, and that's none of your business!"
Su Chen sighed, "You're the one who pulled me inside."
"I... Ah! I'm doomed! I'm totally doomed!"
Unable to refute, Murong Jingyi immediately started crying and making a scene.
Su Chen covered his face, feeling a bit of a headache.
"Come in."
A woman's voice came from inside the hall, but this time it was much colder than before.
Murong Jingyi shivered, but finally had no choice but to accept reality. She took Su Chen's hand and walked into the hall.
She looked at Su Chen and pleaded, "You have to save me later."
Su Chen smiled and said, "She is your master, she shouldn't do anything to you. What you should be worried about now is..."
Murong Jingyi was taken aback, then suddenly realized, "Oh, that seems so."
Su Chen smiled and said, "Have you thought about how you're going to save me later?"
Murong Jingyi bit her thumb, her brows furrowed, deep in thought. Finally, as if making a decision, she gritted her teeth and said, "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you. After all, it's all because of me."
As she spoke, she pushed open the palace door. At the very top of the hall, a bed sat quietly, and the woman sat on it, coldly staring at Su Chen.
At this moment, the woman was already dressed. Her white dress was as light as a cloud, perfectly outlining her graceful figure.
Su Chen looked at the woman and nodded slightly, "She is indeed beautiful."
Upon hearing this, Murong Jingyi looked abruptly at Su Chen and exclaimed, "Are you crazy?!"
The woman's forehead was furrowed, her chest heaving, her hands clenched into fists, her anger clearly visible on her face, and a terrifying power surging within her, as if it would explode at any moment.