"Master lost?!" Even with the mental fortitude Su Shang had cultivated for tens of thousands of years, she still could not comprehend, or perhaps could not accept, what she had just heard. How could her almighty master lose to a Divine Regent? A fake God?!
Her only source of scorn toward the Divine Regents had always stemmed from the fact that they were utterly weak when compared to the High Priests, who were real True Gods. To learn that her most revered and beloved master had actually lost to the man who humiliated her was unthinkable. She had endured this fury and shame since earlier, all because she believed her master would take revenge for her.
She would rather believe that the Abyssal Dust had invaded her soul and caused her senses to malfunction than accept the fact that this absurdly handsome but insufferable man had defeated her master!
"This young man is Lord Ni Xuan's inheritor. What is so strange about him defeating me?" Ling Xian stated calmly.
"Lord Ni Xuan's inheritor?!" Su Shang might not have been to the Primal Chaos, but her master was someone who had survived since the Primordial Era, so she naturally knew of the four Creation Gods and the four Devil Emperors. This shock was even greater than when she first heard of Ling Xian's defeat.
Ni Xuan was the Creation God of Elements. He was immune to all five elements, so it made sense that this hateful man could defeat her master if he was completely immune to fire. Still, why did this man have to inherit a Creation God's legacy?!
That was unfair!
He was already unfairly handsome. Why give him even more power?!
"Miss Su Shang, I purposefully did 'that' to you because I wanted to fight your master. I hope you can understand."
Suddenly, Su Shang heard this irritating man's voice. In the next moment, his suffocatingly handsome face filled her view as he extended his hand toward her, clearly intending to shake it.
'It seems that Master is on good terms with him. I cannot make things awkward for her. It is obviously not because I could not bring myself to hate his handsome face. Absolutely not!' Su Shang took his hand and replied with a strained smile, "Lord Venerable God does not need to be so formal. I was also at fault for disrespecting you."
"Good," Yun Wuji smiled and nodded his head. While his fingers stealthily caressed her palm, he transmitted to her, "It is good that you know when to back down. I was about to give you another round of spanking."
"You!" Su Shang's eyes widened, and her face flushed. She quickly pulled her hands back and glared at him with fury. How could someone so dignified be so insufferable and shameless? Truly, it was a waste of his handsome face!
Wait! How many times had she thought he was handsome in such a short time?
'Still, he really is handsome. What a waste!' Shaking her head, she could no longer bear to glare at him and tore her eyes away from his face.
Still, why did she feel a strange sense of excitement when he mentioned giving her another round of spanking? How shameful!
Shenwu Youluan and Shenwu Qing watched Su Shang's reactions and thought, 'She is not far from falling... sigh, I wanted to be the one to push her into Wuji's arms.' Both had been working hard to expand Yun Wuji's harem and were delighted to see him show some interest in Su Shang. Yet to think that she was already this close to falling before they could even start their plans… sometimes they felt that Yun Wuji's good looks were truly unfair.
"Senior Ling Xian, let us go back. I will have the servants prepare a place for you to stay." Yun Wuji no longer teased Su Shang as he turned to Ling Xian. As he spoke, he tore open the space before them.
She had mentioned earlier that she wanted to remain in the Eternal Light Kingdom because she suspected someone was targeting the Divine Regents, which was absolutely true, for the person targeting them was him.
"I will be in your care then, young man," Ling Xian said with a kind smile, following him into the spatial crack.
When they returned, Yun Wuji assigned Ling Xian a special remote palace. No one was allowed to approach it, not even the servants. She did not need them anyway, as Su Shang was already following her.
'It's time to use my cheat skill.' After settling her down, it was time for him to start with his plan. It was strange that he was putting more thought into picking up girls than saving the world.
"Senior Ling Xian, you are trying to use the Primal Flame Crystal to suppress the conflicted elements inside you, right?"
Sitting down before her, his hands moved slowly but elegantly as he prepared tea. Ling Xian watched his movements in silence, while Su Shang, standing behind her, observed him with a fascinated expression she didn't realize she was wearing.
"Indeed, I intended to use it to help me suppress them. This is not secret knowledge," Ling Xian said, nodding calmly.
Everyone in the Divine Kingdoms, and even some of their vassals, knew about this. The Pure Land had spread the news on purpose, hoping that one day, if someone were to find the Primal Flame Crystal, they would offer it to her in exchange for her favor.
"Have some, Senior." Yun Wuji poured a cup of tea and handed it to her. He picked up his own and took a sip, then set the cup down. He thrust his finger forward lightly, and a bright, dazzling white light shone from it. "If you want, I can try to help you fix that issue."
Ling Xian's hands, which had just picked up the tea cup, froze as she stared at the white light radiating from Yun Wuji's finger. She muttered in disbelief, "Light Profound Energy! No, it's the Divine Miracle of Life! Lord Li Suo's Divine Art!"
Having inherited Ni Xuan's power was already shocking enough, but to think he had also inherited Li Suo's power was even more astounding. What made it even more incredible was that inheriting Li Suo's power was far more difficult than obtaining Ni Xuan's legacy, since not just anyone could wield her Light Profound Energy. Only those with a Saint Body or a Saint Heart could use it.
This man… just who was he?!
Still, perhaps due to her lack of desires, Ling Xian recovered from her shock quickly. "To think that you have also inherited Lord Li Suo's power," she said.
She took a sip of tea and closed her eyes, feeling the warmth spread through her like sunlight filling every corner of her mind. Buried memories surfaced, laughter, betrayals, fleeting touches, and moments she had thought lost. Each taste held a piece of joy, a trace of regret, and a soft whisper of hope. Her chaotic heart slowed, her pulse matching the gentle rise of steam from the cup.
When she set it down, she felt her cheeks were wet. She touched her face and realized that at some point, tears had begun sliding down her skin. A warm, carefree smile spread across her lips as she spoke, "Thank you, young man."
She had tasted many of High Priest Liu Xiao's delicacies and tried his tea as well. Those things had already felt out of this world, but to think this man could surpass him by millions of miles left her stunned.
"You do not have to thank me," Yun Wuji replied as he shook his head. "You can call me by my name, or simply call me Wuji."
"Alright, I will call you that, young Wuji." Ling Xian chuckled before accepting his offer. "Indeed, if you possess both Lord Li Suo's power and Lord Ni Xuan's power, there is a possibility that you could help me get rid of my problem."
Ni Xuan was the Creation God of Elements, the lord who governed the laws of elements throughout the universe, while Li Suo was the Creation God of Life. If one could wield their power, even if it was only a small fraction, then helping Ling Xian eliminate the problem plaguing her would not be impossible.
What made this possibility even more plausible was that Yun Wuji was already very strong at the True God Realm. It should not be a problem for him to accomplish it.
Since no one, including Ling Xian, could see Yun Wuji's cultivation realm, it was only natural for them to assume that he was at the True God Realm.
"Then, we shall try it," Yun Wuji said. Things were unfolding exactly as he had planned.
"I will have to trouble you then, young Wuji." Ling Xian took another sip of the tea and closed her eyes. Her aged face looked peaceful, as if she were reminiscing over old, nostalgic memories.
Su Shang stared at Yun Wuji with complicated eyes. If he truly could help her master, then she would not resent him for spanking her. She would even allow him to spank her a few more times.
It was not because she wanted to feel that again. Absolutely not!
It was all because she felt grateful for helping her master!
That was all there was to it!
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