[The Orphan's Love Affair with a Beauty's Rivalry] (Volume 1, Chapter 43)

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Chapter 43 The Twin Beauties of Kunlun

Braving the wind and snow, Wuyue and her companions flew westward on

their

eagles. Looking westward from the air, a winding white snake, casting a long shadow, appeared on the western horizon, lying silently on the earth in an east-west direction, shimmering white in the afterglow of the setting sun.

As they flew closer, the slender white snake gradually transformed into a giant dragon, then revealed the outline of a

mountain range , lying across the desolate wilderness, its peaks rising and falling, towering into the clouds, appearing and disappearing among the white clouds.

"This mountain range is so majestic and magnificent, it must be Kunlun Mountain!" Wuyue's spirits soared,

and she ordered her eagle servant to urge their giant eagle to follow behind Sai Xiting and his wife. In less than half an hour, they had arrived above Kunlun. Looking out, they saw snow-covered landscapes, teeming with rare

birds and beasts , a landscape of secluded dangers and breathtaking grandeur.

As Sai Xiting and his wife

descended , numerous rare birds flew past, and exotic beasts roamed the snowfield, nibbling at lichens

and grasses—a breathtaking sight!

Wu Yue exclaimed inwardly, "Kunlun truly deserves its titles as the ancestor of all mountains and the ancestral vein of dragons!"

Golden Peak, located in the central section of the Kunlun Mountains, east of the Kunlun Pass, is a place of exceptional natural beauty, gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, making it

an ideal sacred site for cultivation and refining qi. At its summit stands the renowned Jade Void Palace, and nearby are

other breathtaking natural wonders such as the One-Line Sky, Kunlun Spring, and Jade Void Platform.

The Kunlun Sect's Lingxiao Palace is built on a massive natural platform halfway up Golden Peak, traditionally believed to be the place with the most abundant spiritual energy in

Kunlun , and is considered one of the three great

blessed lands for qi cultivation in China, along with Changbai Mountain's Tianchi and Emei's Golden Peak.

As the giant eagle descended, Wuyue felt enveloped in a thick fog, surrounded by swirling clouds that made

visibility almost impossible. After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the dense fog gradually dissipated,

revealing a peculiar and abrupt canyon!

The canyon was flanked by towering, sheer cliffs with jagged rocks, flat summits, and deep, dark valleys—a truly precipitous landscape.

Looking down, one could see the rushing river surging and crashing through the deep, treacherous valley, creating layers of white spray and thunderous roars that

were both dazzling and terrifying!

This was the One-Line Sky Grand Canyon, one of the wonders of the Kunlun Mountains. The Golmud River, originating from the Kunlun Mountains and

formed by the confluence of snowmelt and spring water, flows down from a high mountain canyon over 1200 zhang (approximately 633 meters) high. Over time, the raging river has

eroded the valley, creating a narrow, long canyon tens of zhang (approximately 33 meters) deep and only a few zhang (approximately 33 meters) wide at its narrowest point.

After a while, a towering snow-capped peak came into view, surrounded by billowing clouds, like a fairy

draped in jade, graceful and beautiful.

As they flew closer, looking down, they saw a

huge On it stood a magnificent and ancient building, the entire complex facing south, with

five courtyards arranged in a Tai Chi Bagua pattern.

Although it seemed far away, even flying took quite a while. It was late afternoon when Wuyue and her party finally landed

outside the mountain gate. Wuyue looked up and saw a tall, simple and ancient archway with the four ancient seal characters "源远流长" (meaning "long-standing tradition") in gold on a blue background

. Passing through the archway, one arrives at the mountain gate. On the east and west sides of

the gate tower stand two square-topped poles, each about 33 feet high. The mountain gate itself is a two-story, three-bay structure. Above the gate hangs a large

plaque with the three ancient seal characters "Lingxiao Palace."

A girl in white, about thirteen or fourteen years old, and a slightly younger boy stand before the mountain gate. Upon seeing the crowd,

they rush forward and throw themselves into the arms of Sai Xiting and his wife, clinging to their arms and shaking them, demanding gifts.

Cha Lixiang hurriedly introduced, "Wuyue, these are my daughter Li'er and son Amy, your

little brother and sister you've been asking to meet."

Wuyue exclaimed, "My goodness, my little brother and sister are just like a golden couple, so adorable! They're almost exactly as I

imagined !" He then cupped his hands and smiled, "Li'er and Amy, hello! Your older brother has missed you terribly!

I'm so happy to see you two, hehe!" Turning to Green Velvet, he said, "Green Velvet, bring out the gifts I

brought ."

He was naturally generous, bringing only rare and exquisite items made by renowned craftsmen, each with profound meaning. The siblings

exclaimed in amazement as they looked at them!

Cha Lixiang smiled at her children, "Li'er, Amy, don't just look at the gifts. I don't need to

introduce your eldest brother, do I? Well, was I exaggerating?"

Sai Li'er blushed and curtsied, saying, "Greetings, Young Master Xiao! I've long admired your name!"

Sai Amy tilted her head and studied him for a while, then giggled, "Hello, eldest brother! I've never

seen a man like you before. You're so dazzling I can hardly open my eyes!"

Sai Xiting scolded, "Amy, how can you be so rude and impolite!" He then glared at Cha Lixiang,

as if to say, "It's all because you spoiled her!"

Wuyue held Amy's little hands and laughed, "Sect Leader Sai, you flatter me. Little brother Amy is so adorable

, I love him the most!"

Li'er pouted and said, "Does Young Master Xiao mean I'm not adorable?" As children of Hui people from the Western Regions,

not only did their appearance differ greatly from those of people from the Central Plains, but their personalities were also quite different, much more straightforward and enthusiastic.

Wu Yue was a little uncomfortable for a moment, stammering, "My little brother is so cute, of course my little sister

wouldn't be less adorable!"

Li'er smiled brightly and said, "That's more like it! If you have time, young master, I'll show you around

the scenery of Kunlun. It's quite different from the Central Plains!"

Wu Yue laughed, "I just got a general feel for it from the air, and it is indeed quite charming. I thank you in advance, Li'er

!"

Amidst laughter and conversation, the group passed through the mountain gate and entered the second courtyard. Facing north was a magnificent hall, the

Guanyin Hall with water features at the front and back, eaves, and doors at the front and back. On the east and west sides were three single-story wooden houses. In the third

courtyard, to the north was the Taiji Hall. On the east and west sides were a Divine Guest Hall and a Waiting Hall, as well as a

bell tower and a drum tower, one room above and three rooms below.

In the fourth courtyard, to the north was a tall and magnificent hall. The horizontal plaque in front of the gate read "Sanqing Hall" in ancient seal script with three golden characters.

On both sides were the Baxian Temple Hall and the Qizhen Ancestral Hall, each with three rooms.

Li'er introduced, "Young Master Xiao, this Sanqing Hall is the main hall of the Kunlun Sect's Lingxiao Palace."

Wuyue smiled and said, "Sister Li'er, don't be so formal. Your parents treat me like their own child; we're family."

"It's better to address each other as brothers and sisters, like Amy calls me Big Brother."

Li'er teased, "That's good! Brother Wuyue, does that mean wherever you go, there's no moon?

Hehe!"

Wuyue laughed, "My name was given by my parents, but I love moon-gazing the most!"

As they spoke, they entered the fifth courtyard, the back garden of Lingxiao Palace, covering about thirty acres. To the north was an

elegant courtyard, and scattered among the flowering trees on the east and west sides of the garden were more than twenty exquisite courtyards with small buildings,

connected by countless crisscrossing, winding flower paths. Cha Lixiang introduced, "These courtyards are

the residences of the sect leader, elders, and other important figures and their families."

Li'er invited Wuyue to visit her embroidered building, but Wuyue hesitated, after all, in the Central Plains,

it was taboo for a man to enter a young girl's boudoir.

Cha Lixiang laughed, "Wuyue, don't think so much. My daughter is related to her father, and Hui customs don't have so many

taboos ."

Wuyue then followed her to tour the place. The ground was covered with Persian carpets, the walls were hung with Hetian tapestries,

and the furniture was completely in the Western Regions style, quite different from the Central Plains style.

Afterwards, the group arrived at the arched gate of the courtyard, where a horizontal plaque was inscribed with the three large characters "Welcoming Guests Garden." Directly

north of the courtyard was the two-story elegant Jade Emperor Pavilion, with a row of guest rooms on each side, containing several living quarters . These were

the high-class guest rooms used by the Kunlun Sect to entertain distinguished guests.

Wuyue noticed that the entire Lingxiao Palace was laid out in a pattern of lower front and higher back, which not only made it look well-organized

but also provided a very open view from each courtyard. Except for the bungalows, which were made of earth and wood, all the halls were made

of brick and wood , with carved beams and painted rafters, and were magnificent in appearance. It truly deserved to be called a sacred place for cultivation!

Inside the Sanqing Hall. All the elders and protectors of the Kunlun Sect arrived and took their seats according to their assigned positions.

Two middle-aged women, both over forty, sat in the two chairs below the sect leader, their faces filled with anxiety,

their eyes fixed intently on the gate, as if hoping for some miracle.

The woman at the head of the table said anxiously, "Fourth Sister, why haven't they arrived yet? Do you think

our sect leader might have invited Young Master Xiao directly into the reception area to rest?"

The woman at the lower table seemed much more composed and shook her head. "Since our sect leader instructed us to wait here

, he probably won't… Third Sister, please be patient. Actually, I'm also eager to see the famous Young

Master !"

The woman at the head of the table sighed softly, "Fourth Sister, we sisters have known each other for decades…" "We're so close, we can talk about anything. I

won't hide it from you, the Rakshasa sisters who stayed in Kunlun sang his praises to the skies, especially last year

when Sister Lixiang brought back that portrait of Young Master Xiao from Jinan Prefecture. The moment I saw it, I was utterly captivated

!"

The beautiful woman below nodded slightly and whispered, "Since Third Sister is so frank, I can't hide it either.

Actually , my feelings are the same as yours..." She blushed slightly, thought for a moment, and then whispered again:

"Third sister, why did Sister Lixiang bring back Young Master Xiao's portrait? Could it be that she... she also...?"

The beautiful woman at the head of the table exclaimed with surprise, "Fourth sister, what are you thinking! The sect leader and his wife are a loving couple, how could Sister Lixiang be

like that? They might be like mother and son, though. Don't you know, fourth sister? It's because last year, Madam ordered that a portrait of Young Master Xiao be distributed to

all Sect. Lixiang went back to Jinan to visit her family and brought it back on the way. I think

Madam's move is clearly to establish Young Master Xiao's prestige and help him dominate the martial arts world."

The beautiful woman at the lower table pondered, "Young Master Xiao is a dragon among men, it's only right! Third sister, that portrait of Young Master Xiao

has been on your shelf for a month, it's time for me to collect it."

The beautiful woman at the head of the table laughed, "Now that the real person is here, why are you still fighting with me for that painting? If you want it,

have someone make a copy. " " Why don't you just paint another one for Young Master Xiao himself? I guarantee it'll be even more lifelike than the one I have!"

The woman below sighed, "It's a pity our sect can hardly find anyone skilled in painting these days. If only my nephew Yunfan

were still here."

The woman above laughed, "If Fourth Sister has the ability to make him your ideal husband, and you can stay together forever, why would you need

a portrait ? Hehe~"

The woman below blushed and muttered indignantly, "Third Sister, really! You were just saying something nice, and now you're

being indecent again!"

The woman above sighed, "What's indecent about it? We sisters have been widows for over ten years, remaining

chaste unmarried. It's only natural for us to fall in love."

The woman below frowned, "That's true, but would a young man like him

even look at us, these old and faded women?"

The woman above said, "Alas! Then..." "Try to think of something! If women our age don't take the initiative,

all the good men will be taken, let alone a man as rare as Young Master Xiao! If we miss this chance, it'll be gone forever… To be

honest, in my heart, he's long been considered a stunningly handsome young man, a hundred times more perfect than Zhou Yu back then, and

he's on my mind day and night… What worries me most is that Young Master Xiao might not live up to his reputation. If he's

not as good as the portrait, I'll be greatly disappointed when we meet! How can I not be nervous?"

The woman below laughed, "Could it be that in your heart, Elder Zhou's position has been replaced by the portrait and the legendary

Young Master Xiao ?"

The woman above looked around, then whispered in her ear, "So what if he's been replaced? Zhou Yu has been gone for

over ten years… Women our age are at the age when we crave that kind of thing the most…" It is said that... Young Master Xiao is not only

exceptionally handsome and of impeccable character, but also unparalleled in that aspect!

The beautiful woman below looked closely at her impatient appearance and couldn't help but chuckle. She leaned

close teased, "Heavens! You haven't even met him yet, and you're already itching down there, Third Sister?"

The beautiful woman above also whispered, "Fourth Sister, don't laugh at me. Your Qin Lang died with Zhou Lang

... Fourth Sister, why don't you close your eyes and think about it? That dashing and romantic lover is about to appear before you. Doesn't your

lower body itch?"

The beautiful woman below blushed and spat, "At least I'm not as eager as Third Sister!"

Meanwhile, Sai Xiting and his wife, along with Wuyue, Xiaohong, Lvrong, and Elsa, returned to the Sanqing Hall after

touring and meet with the elders and protectors who were waiting there.

The moment Wuyue appeared in the Sanqing Hall, the two middle-aged beauties' eyes lit up, their eyes

flashing with as they stared at him blankly, not blinking for a moment!

The two women simultaneously exclaimed in surprise, "Heavens! Is there really such a handsome and refined young man, so elegant and

graceful ? He's practically a celestial being, a golden boy descended to earth! He

's ten times more perfect than in the portrait and in my imagination!"

The appearance of such a celestial being drew the attention of the other elders and protectors in the hall

, who couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

Whenever Wu Yue appeared in public, he inevitably received many such gazes, so he was used to it.

Cha Lixiang quickly stepped in front of the two beautiful women to block their view. The woman at the lower end craned her neck to look at him, while

the woman at the upper end gently pushed Cha Lixiang aside, complaining with an itchy gaze, "Lixiang, please move aside!"

Her eyes were fixed intently on Wu Yue, as if afraid of missing a single glance!

Cha Lixiang chuckled in surprise and quickly patted the two women's shoulders, "Wake up, sisters! Finishing business is important, don't

lose sight of Kunlun etiquette."

The woman at the lower end was more refined and was the first to withdraw her gaze, whispering in her senior sister's ear, "Third sister,

he didn't disappoint you, did he?"

The woman at the upper end, her hand on her chest, still staring intently at Wuyue, panting heavily, inwardly marveling:

"Heavens! He's the very man of my dreams!"

Composing herself, she sighed softly to her junior sister, "It's not just not disappointed, the portrait was already enough to

fascinate , but I never imagined the real person would be even more perfect than the portrait!"

Li'er stepped forward and tugged at the sleeves of the two beautiful women, giggling, "Aunt Ji, Aunt Wu, you two look like

you're about to devour someone!"

Sai Xiting was somewhat helpless with his two precious junior sisters, who, despite their age, were full of romantic notions.

After all, these two were among the first supporters who helped him take over the sect, and naturally became

the second and third elders, second only to Cha Lixiang. His two older junior brothers, Hu Yu and Zhang Changsheng, were ranked after them.

Shaking his head with a wry smile, he hurriedly began the introductions.

The first to be introduced were his two junior sisters, the forty-six-year-old Peony Fairy Ji Wushuang and the forty-

five-year-old Lotus Fairy Wu Yuxue. The two women rose and curtsied to Wuyue.

Seeing that the two women were around forty years old, with delicate eyebrows and high-coiffed hair, both dressed in common attire, and possessing beautiful and dignified appearances

and elegant demeanor, Wu Yue felt quite fond of them. She couldn't help but bow deeply in greeting and greeted them with a smile, "I have long heard of

the names of the two fairies. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed graceful and dignified, worthy of the title of fairies. It is truly an honor to meet you!"

Ji Wushuang and Wu Yuxue were very pleased and were about to reply when Cha Lixiang put her arm around the two women's shoulders and laughed,

"This is the young master Xiao that you two sisters have been longing to meet, the dream lover of all the sisters of the Rakshasa Sect.

What do you think? Hehe~"

Wu Yue was very embarrassed and protested, "Aunt Lixiang, why do you always tease me?"

Cha Lixiang and her husband always brought many Kunlun specialties and novelties to the lady and him every time they returned home

. They doted on him and treated him like a nephew, and were used to joking with him. In Wu Yue's eyes, Uncle Sai was the best

father , Aunt Li Xiang was the best mother, and the couple were a model of deep affection! From his childhood,

whenever he felt wronged or missed his parents in the middle of the night, Uncle Sai and his wife were the most frequently seen

loving . He secretly wished he had been born into their family.

Cha Li Xiang shrugged and looked at Ji Wu Shuang and Wu Yu Xue with a smile, "Am I teasing you or telling the truth?"

Ji Wu Shuang laughed first, "Young Master Xiao's name has long been renowned. We have long admired your portrait.

Seeing you today is truly a joy! You are indeed as beautiful as jade, like a golden boy descended to earth, and your speech is also quite refined. You

truly live up to your reputation! Elder Cha, what you said is absolutely true!" Her bright eyes remained fixed on Wu Yue,

never leaving him.

Wu Yuxue then said in a soft, sweet voice, "Young Master is truly a rare gem of the celestial realm. Your presence at Kunlun today is a great

honor!" Her situation was similar to her senior sister's.

Cha Lixiang winked at them and smiled meaningfully, "It's rare for Wuyue to come all this way. You two sisters

should get to know him better; it's a rare opportunity!"

She lowered her voice considerably for the last five words. She felt a lot of sympathy for these two elders who had been widowed for over ten years and remained faithful to their husbands. She was only a few

years younger and knew the pain and hardship they endured. Based on her understanding of Wuyue, she knew that he

was fond of older, beautiful women, and that his wife had recently loosened her control over him. Therefore, she was inclined to play matchmaker.

Of course, she also intended to further win over these two elders, as they held high positions and had many supporters within the Kunlun Sect

. Murong Ziyan's willingness to leave her in the Kunlun Sect for over a decade speaks volumes about her

unique qualities . She is adept at navigating social situations, adept at winning over all sides, and her skill in managing people is truly exceptional. The fact that Wuyue has

such a favorable impression of her speaks volumes about this.

Wu Yuxue blushed, and Ji Wushuang gently tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and smiled slightly, saying, "Young master's arrival

is an honor, and we, your humble sisters, will certainly do our best to be your hosts and show you around the scenic Kunlun Mountains."

Wuyue thanked her, saying, "The scenic Kunlun Mountains are breathtakingly beautiful. If you have the time, we will definitely trouble you two fairies."

Sai Lier said unhappily, "Brother Xiao, you already promised me, how can you promise the two

aunties ?"

Wuyue quickly smiled and said, "Sister Lier, I have many more things to trouble you with, such as helping my brother find out

some place names."

Sai Xiting patted his beloved daughter's head affectionately and smiled, "Don't worry, Lier, you'll be running errands plenty of times!"

Next, Hu Yu, Zhang Changsheng, and other elders and protectors were introduced, and Wuyue greeted them all with a smile.

After the introductions, everyone sat down again. Six handsome young Taoist servants filed in, offering fragrant tea,

and the group began to chat…

Amidst the laughter and conversation, Green Velvet noticed that Ji Wushuang and Wu Yuxue were staring intently at Wuyue,

constantly preparing pine nut tea and snacks for him. Their manners were charming and their enthusiasm almost excessive, which already displeased her. Seeing Wuyue

chatting and laughing with them so warmly only fueled her anger!

Then, Ji Wushuang whispered to Wuyue with a smile, “Young Master Xiao, these young Taoist servants are rather clumsy and unrefined; they may not meet your

standards. If you don't mind, I am willing to serve you faithfully in the Yingbin Garden…”

Wu Yuxue quickly added, “I feel the same way.”

Green Velvet hurriedly said, “I am his maid, and I have always been responsible for his daily needs. There's no need for you two fairies to trouble yourselves

!”

Ji Wushuang smiled and said, "Miss Green Velvet is a guest from afar, it's a rare treat to rest. Please leave Young Master Xiao to my

sister ."

Green Velvet raised an eyebrow, "No way!" In the Zhang family garden, she was left out by Lingti for a whole day and night,

not seeing him at all. She didn't know what he was doing. After all, he protected Lingti so much, and

she couldn't fight against him. But now that they were on their own territory, how could she back down again?

Wuyue was afraid that Green Velvet and her master would get into a fight and the situation would be ugly, so she quickly smiled and said, "We'll talk about this later. Hmm~

Elder , speaking of drinking, I really can't hold my liquor. Please forgive me later."

Zhang Changsheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, young master, we just hope you can enjoy yourself. We wouldn't dare to get you drunk, otherwise, if the sect leader

and Elder Cha blame us, I can't bear the consequences, hehe~"

Green Velvet brought so many new things to the siblings, and Li'er liked her very much. She chatted and laughed with her, and

Green Velvet felt a little better.

After a brief chat, everyone ushered Wu Yue and his companions into the welcoming garden in the back, inviting them to their respective lodgings

to rest . Afterwards, the Kunlun Sect members sat

for a while in the main hall of the Jade Emperor Pavilion where Wu Yue was staying, before Sai Xiting and the elders and protectors took their leave.

Ji Wushuang, Wu Yuxue, and Li'er,

however, did not leave. The two beautiful women were very close to Wu Yue, while Li'er was held back by the Rakshasa Sect members, bombarded with questions, and unable to escape!

Just as they had said before, Ji Wushuang and Wu Yuxue busied themselves fetching hot water for Wu Yue, helping him wash his face and hands.

Their every move was gentle and tender, their eyes radiating maternal love, like a loving mother caring for her child,

making him feel exceptionally warm and comfortable. Ji Wushuang untied his hair, dried it several times with a hot towel,

combed it neatly, styled it again, placed a towering golden crown on it, and inserted a green hairpin...

Li'er was pulled into Xiao Hong's room to chat with her.

If Wu Yue was a coveted prize in the eyes of the Kunlun Sect members, Li'er was the darling of the Rakshasa Sect members.

Perhaps it was because she was born into a warm and harmonious family with excellent parenting, perhaps it was because she possessed an innate

charm , perhaps it was because she inherited her mother's excellent interpersonal skills, or perhaps it was a combination of all these. In short, her unrestrained,

romantic, and innocent personality exuded a unique and endearing quality that made everyone who saw her

fall in love with her and treat her like a little sister.

Not only the few people around Wu Yue, but also the dozens of Rakshasa Sect members who accompanied her all liked to hold her hand

and chat, keeping her extremely busy and excited!

Green Velvet hastily tidied herself up in her room before rushing to the Jade Emperor Pavilion. Seeing the two fairies

fawning over Wuyue, clearly harboring ill intentions, she was furious!

She hurried forward to help Wuyue change into a clean brocade robe, watching the two attentive beauties warily. "The two

fairies can go back and rest now, I'll take care of things here!" she said, her eyes blazing like a vicious dog!

Wuyue touched her hair and golden crown, feeling quite satisfied, and couldn't help but laugh, "Green Velvet, I'm not trying to be

mean, but besides brewing excellent tea, your service skills are really not as attentive as these two fairies."

Green Velvet felt this was worse than a few slaps; it was too hurtful to her pride! "Fine, fine!

Since better than me, you can go with them! And don't drink my tea anymore!" With that, she stormed

out, slamming the door shut with two loud bangs!

Wuyue's smile instantly froze!

A thought kept swirling in her mind: "Heavens! Is this still the same obedient and careful

little maid who used to guard the secluded meditation room? When did she develop such a spoiled young lady's temper? Why are all the people in Muyun Manor so

short-tempered? Look at Yunmeng, Lingti, Ying'er, and Sister Li'er, how gentle and cultured they are...

"

Seeing that he was so angry that his face turned pale and he couldn't say a word for a long time, Ji Wushuang quickly put her arm around his shoulder, lowered her head and

whispered in his ear to comfort him: "Miss Green Velvet is young and impetuous, young master, you don't need to get angry with her..." She was

plump and tall, almost half a head taller than Wuyue, and really looked like a loving mother gently comforting her son.

Wu Yue, having caught her breath, said indignantly, "What did I say wrong that made her react like this? All I did was

praise the two fairies..."

Ji Wushuang said in a seductive voice, "Since you think I'm quite capable, I'll stay here tonight

to serve you, folding blankets and making the bed... I've often heard that you have nightmares and need an older

woman to sleep beside you to avoid them. If you don't mind, I'd like to share a bed with you

... You can have whatever you want, I'll make sure you're satisfied..." Her voice trailed off, becoming barely audible

...

Wu Yue felt the beautiful woman's breath on his ear, sending shivers down his spine, and was about to speak. Wu Yuxue, who was standing nearby

, couldn't stand it any longer and quickly pulled her senior sister aside, whispering in her ear, "It seems that Third Sister's lower body is really

itching, openly taking advantage of this young master!"

Ji Wushuang chuckled and said, "Even Sister Lixiang said that this opportunity is rare, and we must get

closer ! Otherwise, once we miss it, where in the world will we find such an outstanding young man?" Wu Yuxue spat and said, "Sister Lixiang may say so, but you should know that he is the lady's private possession. Aren't you afraid of getting a beating

, Third Sister ?"

"Your Highness?"

Ji Wushuang said, "Fourth Sister, you don't know, Young Master has always been a womanizer, even Madam can't do anything about it, she's already

lifted the ban! Sister Yanxia, Miss Zhou, and Second Aunt Huaying have all fallen for him one after another, and Madam

just turns a blind eye... Never mind, Fourth Sister, don't just talk about me, you always seem so proper on the surface but are secretly a pervert,

don't you want to?"

Wu Yuxue blushed, about to speak, when she saw Xiaohong and Lier pulling in a livid-faced Green Velvet.

It turned out that Green Velvet had just stormed out and was running wildly in the courtyard, venting her anger. In her haste,

she bumped into Xiaohong, who was walking gracefully towards the Jade Emperor Pavilion! Xiaohong didn't waste any words and pulled her along as they continued towards

the Jade Emperor Pavilion . Although Green Velvet had stormed off in a huff, she was genuinely worried about the two alluring women who were "occupying" Wuyue, fearing

he might be seduced by their beauty. She desperately wanted to return and keep an eye on him, but couldn't bring herself to do it. Now, pulled by Xiaohong,

she readily agreed and was half-heartedly dragged back.

Wuyue glanced at Green Velvet, looked up at the ceiling, and sneered, "Heh heh! You've really grown some guts, huh? You can slam doors now,

huh? If you're so capable, then don't come back!"

Green Velvet's expression changed, and she was about to lash out again, but seeing the two menacing women beside him, she couldn't bring herself to do it.

"Don't worry," Wu Yue swallowed her anger, staring coldly at some empty space without uttering a word. She

secretly resolved to stay there no matter what.

Seeing her tearful, aggrieved expression, Wu Yue grew even angrier, wanting to utter a few sarcastic remarks,

but Li'er tugged at her sleeve. "Since Brother Xiao has already packed up, why don't we go upstairs and see the scenery of Kunlun?

The view from up there is very expansive!"

Wu Yue and the five women climbed to the top of the Jade Emperor Pavilion. The Yingbin Garden was already higher than the other palaces,

offering an even wider view.

Looking at the magnificent Lingxiao Palace before her, and gazing at the snow-covered, towering Jade Pearl Peak opposite

, its waist shrouded in white clouds like a graceful, silver-clad fairy, Wu Yue felt as if she had ascended

to a celestial realm!

Xiaohong said, "I've long heard of Kunlun's magnificent peaks and beautiful scenery. Seeing it today, I can confirm its reputation is well-deserved;

it's breathtaking! That mountain peak opposite is Yuzhu Peak. Legend has it that the Jade Emperor, seeing Kunlun's majestic

height , imposing presence, and myriad wonders, and noting its proximity to Heaven, built the Xuanyuan Palace on its summit.

His sister, Yuzhu, was indignant, saying the Jade Emperor was taking too much land, not only from Heaven but also from

the earth . The Jade Emperor had no choice but to give one of the peaks to Yuzhu. Yuzhu is on this

peak... " She built herself a pristine and exquisitely beautiful palace, often bringing her sisters here to play. Therefore,

this mountain peak was named Jade Pearl Peak.

Hearing the name Jade Pearl, Wuyue couldn't help but think, "The current Princess Millennium's title is Jade Pearl; I wonder

if it's related to this legend?" She smiled and said, "You truly are a woman of great talent, with such broad knowledge! Are there any other legends about

the Kunlun Mountains?"

Xiaohong smiled and said, "Kunlun is the cradle of ancient myths and legends. In ancient times, Kunlun Mountain was the dwelling place of the gods.

The celestial lord of Kunlun Mountain was the Queen Mother of the West, residing in the Jade Pool..." The Queen Mother of the West held her Peach Banquet here, where all the gods

gathered to discuss immortality and the Dao. The *Mu Tianzi Zhuan* (The Tale of King Mu

) recounts the legend of "King Mu's eight steeds crossing the Red River to meet the Queen Mother at the Jade Pool of Kunlun." The "Jade Pool," mentioned in many ancient books, is the Black Sea at the source of the Kunlun River. There,

the lake crystal clear, teeming with birds and wild animals, and its scenery is ever-changing. Along the Wild Buffalo Gully, through which the Kunlun River flows,

lie precious rock paintings. Not far from the Black Sea is the legendary site where Jiang Ziya (Jiang Taigong) cultivated the Five Elements Dao for forty years. The Golden

Peak and the opposite Jade Pearl Peak are perpetually covered in snow, shrouded in clouds . " Mist swirls around the Kunlun Spring at the foot of the Golden Peak,

the largest non-freezing spring in the Kunlun Mountains. It creates the spectacular sight of snow reflecting in the Kunlun Mountains in June. The water volume is large and stable, and legend has it that it is

the spring water used by the Queen Mother of the West to brew nectar..."

Green Velvet, who had been sulking, was delighted to hear Xiaohong mention such a divine spring. She had been obsessed

with tea ceremony in recent years and couldn't help but interject, "This servant carries with her the finest Biqiu

Qingming tea from Dongting Mist Peak. Paired with such a superior spring, everyone will be in for a treat!"

Wuyue's spirits lifted, but he couldn't bring himself to reply. Xiaohong only needed to glance at his face to know what he

was thinking, and smiled at Green Velvet, "Good idea! Later, ask Aunt Lixiang for some spring water to brew tea, so we can all

taste the flavor of the ancient Kunlun spring!"

"There's one person who won't have this treat!" Green Velvet glared at Wuyue and then went to find Aunt Lixiang to make arrangements

.

Wuyue retorted, "It's just a few cups of tea, what's the big deal!" But deep down, she was incredibly eager,

longing for the exquisite green tea brewed with the famous spring water of Kunlun, impatient to taste its wonderful flavor! Her itching desire was irresistible; she both

loved and hated Green Velvet, yet there was nothing she could do about it!

Xiaohong chuckled, "You're usually so gentle and refined, not so petty at all. What's wrong with you today

? It's not manly to argue with a girl."

Li'er chimed in, "That's right! What's wrong with Sister Green Velvet? Look how angry she is with Big Brother!"

Wuyue smiled wryly, "You two are right. I was just momentarily angered. By the way, Xiaohong,

you should know some stories about the Kunlun Sect. Could you tell me about them, so that I and the two fairies can broaden our knowledge?"

Xiaohong said, "It is said that the founder of Taoism was Hongjun Laozu, who had three disciples..." "The Master is none other than Laozi,

Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian Jiaozhu. The Kunlun Sect is a branch of Taoism, with Yuanshi Tianzun as its founder.

He has been , attracting many disciples, including prominent figures such as Jiang Ziya, the Antarctic Immortal, and Guang Chengzi.

Now, countless generations have passed, and it has long lost its former glory, its fame somewhat diminished, but its incense offerings have never ceased.

When it came to the former sect leader, Yuxuzi Zhang Moran, his Taoist skills were profound, and the people revered him as a deity..." The last sentence was barely

audible, as such a sensitive topic should not be mentioned in front of the Kunlun Sect elders.

She was unaware that this deity had been beaten to death by the young lady of the Rakshasa Sect!

Ji Wushuang and Wu Yuxue were each holding one of Wuyue's hands, their entire attention focused on him,

not attention to what he was saying. Even if they had heard it, given their prioritization of romance over friendship, they had no mind to think about those old stories. Besides,

their senior brother treated them much better than their second senior brother, Zhang Moran!

"Sigh..." Wu Yue felt quite sorry for Zhang Moran, who had been imprisoned in the Dragon Lock Cave of the underground palace for over ten years.

But what could he do besides sigh? The martial arts world was always a dog-eat-dog world, with little regard for

morality . In times of peace, Shaolin and Wudang, as the pillars of the martial arts world, could uphold justice and maintain

traditions. But once powerful sects like the Rakshasa Sect and the Heavenly Gate rose to prominence, Shaolin and Wudang could barely protect themselves

. What force could possibly stand up for them?

After a while, Green Velvet brought over a pot of fragrant tea and five antique jade teacups on a tray. These were

Wu Yue's usual tea sets, which she always carried with her.

Wu Yue glanced at them sideways, his heart sinking. He thought to himself, "There are exactly five of them. It seems there's no share for me!

This girl really holds a grudge!" A fragrant aroma wafted into his nostrils, a truly exquisite taste he had never experienced before. He couldn't help but

drool and feel an irresistible urge to savor it! He quickly turned to look into the distance, feigning indifference.

Unexpectedly, the first cup of tea that Green Velvet poured was still respectfully handed to him.

Wu Yue was momentarily stunned, glancing at her. He saw Green Velvet also staring blankly at him, her eyes still holding

a faint resentment and a hint of tears, but more than anything, a deep affection…

Her love and hate were distinct, and her emotions shifted rapidly; perhaps just a moment ago she wanted to kill him, and in the blink of an eye she might

be loving him to death! This was a major characteristic of the women of the Rakshasa Sect—each one a highly unpredictable element!

He raised the cup to his lips, the unique aroma filling his nostrils. He took a small sip, letting it swirl slowly on his tongue, and was overwhelmed

by , strangely refreshing scent! After swallowing, a slight sweetness lingered on his tongue and his lips and teeth, the layered and exquisite fragrance

stimulating his taste buds. This was indeed his newest and highest level of experience with tea so far

!

He couldn't help but sigh, "Ah~ Green Velvet, I have to admit, your tea is truly divine,

far the reach of ordinary mortals!" His resentment towards her vanished...

Green Velvet just stared at him blankly, forgetting to pour tea for Xiaohong and the others...

Li'er shook her head slightly, and had no choice but to do it herself, first pouring tea for the two fairies and Xiaohong, then for Wuyue,

and then for herself.

When going downstairs, Wuyue deliberately lagged behind, while Green Velvet and Li'er followed closely behind. Xiaohong tugged at Li'er's sleeve and hurried

downstairs .

Wuyue embraced Green Velvet's soft waist and whispered, "You're not angry with me anymore?"

Green Velvet's face fell. "I'm angry! My stomach hurts from anger!"

Wuyue asked curiously, "Then why did you pour me tea?"

Green Velvet pouted and said confidently, "I was just teasing you. Actually,

the spring water we used today was sweet but lacked depth; the water quality was still too hard, so the tea we brewed could only be considered top-grade. I've collected a lot of

spring water , and if I process it using my secret method, within a year, I'll be able to brew

the finest Kunlun Spring tea—sweet, mellow, and with an even better aftertaste! It'll be far superior to the tea we just had." "Yes!"

Wuyue's eyes lit up. "What method was used to process it? Was it buried underground and stored?"

Green Velvet scoffed, "That method is too ordinary. If it were like that, how could it be called top-grade?"

Wuyue became even more curious. "How is it processed to be considered top-grade?"

Green Velvet pouted. "I'm not telling you! If you knew, would you teach it to other women? I'm not

that stupid ! I want you to understand one thing: without me, you can forget about tasting the finest tea!"

Wuyue said with a bitter face, "You're not just not stupid, you're incredibly clever and cunning! I admit I

can't live without you, okay?" "You've been so temperamental lately, acting arrogantly and recklessly, showing me no respect at all, and I've still

put up with it all~"

Green Velvet said, "That's not enough~ You'd better make me happy, no matter how angry I get, you

have to speak kindly to me, otherwise..."

Wuyue gritted her teeth inwardly and said, "Fine, fine~ whatever you say! Sigh~ Actually, with your current mastery of tea ceremony,

calling you the Imperial Preceptor wouldn't be an exaggeration. It's understandable that you're a little lacking in serving others; who in the world is perfect? At worst

, we can find another maid to serve you, and you can focus on the art of tea."

Green Velvet resolutely said, "No! I..." " You insist on doing everything yourself. I'm even more

worried !"

Wu Yue frowned and said, "But being a maid is really beneath you..."

Green Velvet interrupted him, "In that case, why don't you promote me, young master?"

Wu Yue was quite generous in this regard and said, "Alright, I'll suggest to Madam when we get back that you be promoted to

deputy head steward , to be Li Mama's assistant. Isn't that a high enough rank?"

Green Velvet shook her head and said, "No! I'd rather be promoted to your fiancée!"

Wu Yue smiled bitterly, "That's not a good job. There are two powder kegs in the house that could explode at any moment..."

"Aren't you afraid of burning yourself to a crisp?"

Green Velvet said firmly, "I'm not afraid, I have my own way of dealing with it!"

Wu Yue nodded, "Alright then, from now on you are the future daughter-in-law of the Xiao family. Come on, give me

a kiss~ Mmm~" He hugged her and kissed her passionately...

For a long, long time, Green Velvet moved her head slightly away, gazing at him intently, and said softly, "

If there were no other women in this world, and it was just the two of us together, how wonderful that would be... You are my everything, I

can't think of anyone else besides you, I love you~ It's so tiring to love you! Have you cast a spell on me, making

me so..." "Obsessed, unable to control myself, constantly on edge, tormented..."

Wu Yue remained silent, pondering for a long time before slowly saying, "I'm sorry... Perhaps I was born an unlucky

person, my family was destroyed when I was young. My godmother kindly adopted me, but it caused her to fall out with her husband and turn against her.

Sister took me in, but now I'm like a living dead, separated from her by life and death... I've received too much,

but I can give too little... It's not that I don't want to, but when I think about it carefully, besides bringing misfortune to others, what else can I do?

I'm such a useless person!" As she spoke, her tone gradually turned desolate and sad.

Green Velvet tightened her grip on his neck, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Don't say that about yourself... At least, you've given

me so much... You never treated me like a servant. You made me feel that happiness awaited me in the future.

You made me truly understand what love tastes like. Being with you was tormenting, but it was also incredibly sweet.

That night, when you said those words to me, it was the happiest moment of my life. No matter what,

meeting you is the greatest fortune of my life!"

...

At the welcoming banquet, Wu Yue, still recovering from her injuries, had no appetite for drinking. She said to Xiao Hong, "Xiao Hong, you

're known as the strategist of the 'Supreme Zhuge Liang.' Do you have a plan for finding the Immortal?"

Xiao Hong pondered, "It's said that the Immortal lives in seclusion in Plum Blossom Valley, but the exact location is unknown. For now,

why don't we ask Master Sai and his wife to help us find someone who knows the place?"

During the toasting, Xiao Hong shared her thoughts with Master Sai and his wife.

After several rounds of drinks, Sai Xiting and Cha Lixiang went from table to table toasting, inquiring among the elders of their sect. When they

asked their junior sister, Ji Wushuang, she pondered for a while before her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she said, "I seem to have heard an old man

mention such a place name, but I'm a bit dizzy from drinking and can't quite remember it."

Sai Xiting quickly returned to the head table and told Wuyue what Ji Wushuang had said.

Wuyue was overjoyed! He hurriedly picked up his wine cup and went to Ji Wushuang's table, offering a toast before eagerly

asking , "I heard Uncle Sai mention that Fairy Ji knows any clues about Plum Blossom Valley?"

Ji Wushuang pulled him aside, her drunken demeanor endearing, and said, "Hmm... but I can't remember right now. Please allow

me to think about it carefully, young master. If I sober up tonight and remember, I will definitely go to the Jade Emperor Pavilion to inform you as soon as possible

. I just wonder if my late-night visit will disturb your rest?"

Wu Yue hurriedly replied, "No problem! I will certainly wait with a candle tonight, eagerly awaiting your good news, Fairy Ji!"

Ji Wushuang smiled charmingly, "It seems that even if I can't remember tonight, I must give you an answer,

otherwise, wouldn't you be kept awake all night?"

Before Wu Yue could answer, Wu Yuxue, seeing her senior sister pulling him aside to whisper, also came over. Hearing

her senior sister 's words, she couldn't help but tease, "Third sister, are you deliberately keeping me in suspense? How can you not remember now,

but then remember when you're lying in bed later?"

Ji Wushuang blushed and spat, "Fourth sister, don't judge a gentleman by your own petty standards...

It's really wrong of you to eavesdrop on other people's conversations!"

Wu Yuxue looked at Wu Yue with a half-smile, "Oh~ you and the young master have already had intimate

conversations ? Young master, could you teach me something to say to this humble concubine as well?"

As the saying goes, two women make a drama, leaving Wu Yue somewhat at a loss!

Seeing the three chatting animatedly and flirting, Green Velvet, seated at the head of the table, quickly raised her wine cup

to toast the two fairies. Taking the opportunity, she pulled Wuyue back to the head of the table, complaining all the way: "You're supposed to be

a person of status and position, how can you be so unseemly, flirting with pretty women

like

that? Especially two middle-aged women in their forties!" Wuyue frowned, "What are you talking about? I was just asking Fairy Ji about Plum Blossom Valley,

not flirting!"

Green Velvet pouted, "Come on! I think it's just a pretense... Do you think

I don't know your character, young master?" "?"

Wu Yue shook her head and sighed, "This is outrageous! I think you should be Miss Zhou. I've

spoiled , you're getting more and more outrageous!"

Green Velvet bit her lower lip and said angrily, "Do you think I want to be like this? Look at the

way you lecherously look at pretty women, it makes me so angry!"

Wu Yue retorted, "Miss Green Velvet, when have I ever been lecherous?"

Xiao Hong was chatting quietly with Mr. and Mrs. Sai Xiting at the head table, occasionally exchanging

a few polite words with the elders and protectors who came to toast her. Her demeanor was gentle and elegant, and her words were eloquent, making everyone in the Kunlun Sect secretly

admire ! Seeing Wu Yue and Green Velvet constantly arguing in a low voice beside her, it was completely

unbecoming and improper in front of their host! Xiao Hong quickly tried to stop them with a look...

Green Velvet still wouldn't let it go, and whispered in Xiao Hong's ear, complaining about his faults!

Upon hearing this, Xiaohong couldn't help but sigh, "That's just how he is, a born heartthrob. Even the madam turns a blind eye.

Who can do anything about him? Sister Lvrong is so devoted and warm-hearted to him. You're going to suffer for him in the future

!"

Lvrong gritted her teeth and said to herself, "Isn't Xiaohong the same? She's just more composed than me!"

Xiaohong said leisurely, "That's not entirely true. I just never worry about things I can't control."

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely. After the banquet, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

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