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Chapter 738: Human Race Immortal Ancestor! True Saint Body
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At the same time.
As if sensing the True Immortal Realm power erupted by Yun Tiange, an astonishing aura also burst forth from the Silla Immortal Emperor's Palace not far away.
The aura was sharp, awe-inspiring, and contained monstrous majesty, spreading rapidly like a tide. In the blink of an eye, that power had already extended above the Divine Treasure Hall branch.
At the same time, a figure also outlined itself in the sky. It was an old man dressed in imperial casual clothes.
He appeared to be around sixty years old, his face showing signs of age, yet his spirit remained vigorous, and his regal bearing was as awe-inspiring as a towering mountain.
As he appeared, his majestic male voice, imbued with immortal power, resonated throughout the Divine Treasure Hall branch: "What immortal friend has arrived in my Silla? Why cause trouble in my Immortal Capital!"
His tone carried a hint of displeasure, as if questioning Yun Tiange's disregard for rules. "It's Immortal Emperor Wenrui! His Majesty has personally come to hold the True Immortal accountable!"
Inside the private boxes, the various Aristocratic Family feudal kings in the Void Soaring Realm, who had been so pressured they could barely breathe, all looked relieved, as if a savior had arrived.
It was no wonder Immortal Emperor Wenrui was displeased. According to the rules, a True Immortal Realm cultivator entering and exiting an Immortal Dynasty must at least notify the Immortal Dynasty, and certainly not arbitrarily use force within its borders.
This unfamiliar True Immortal had entered the Immortal Capital without a sound and acted under his very nose. This was simply too disrespectful to Immortal Emperor Wenrui.
Moreover, Immortal Emperor Wenrui had ample confidence in his questioning.
This was, after all, his territory and primary battleground. The Formations, trump cards, armies, and even a large number of Void Soaring Realm cultivators within the Immortal Capital were enough to give a troublesome True Immortal a hard time.
"What a big tone."
Inside the Divine Treasure Hall branch, Yun Tiange sensed the aura above her head and suddenly sneered.
She took a casual step, and her figure vanished into the distorted and undulating space as if stepping into water, directly crossing through space to appear before Immortal Emperor Wenrui.
With a sweep of her hand, the Cold Moon Immortal Sword suddenly appeared in her palm.
A terrifying aura completely erupted at this moment, pressing down on Immortal Emperor Wenrui without reservation. In this instant, the sky suddenly dimmed.
A bright moon slowly rose behind her, cold and serene, as if it had existed since the dawn of time, exuding a suffocatingly terrifying pressure.
Under this pressure, even heaven and earth seemed to freeze.
The Mysterious Qi around her also boiled at this moment. Although she was still wearing the same simple maid's attire, her entire demeanor was like that of a monarch ruling the world, suppressing all under heaven with boundless majesty.
She was far more powerful than Immortal Emperor Wenrui.
Compared to her at this moment, the power she had just displayed in the Divine Treasure Hall branch was simply child's play. "True Immortal Realm Mid-Stage?!"
Immortal Emperor Wenrui was greatly alarmed. He quickly activated his Purple Profound Immortal Scripture, and streaks of golden-purple light immediately burst from his body, significantly enhancing his power.
Behind him, a gigantic golden-horned beast also appeared.
The beast's aura was sharp and cold, its entire body covered in tough scales, its appearance ferocious, its eyes fierce, and its whole being exuded a savage aura. As soon as it appeared, it unleashed a monstrous might.
Clearly, this was his Dharma Image Shadow. ...
As the giant beast roared, the bloodline power within Immortal Emperor Wenrui surged wildly like a torrent. Only then did he manage to barely resist Yun Tiange's aura and pressure, but beads of cold sweat still trickled down his forehead.
This sudden turn of events once again greatly alarmed the Void Soaring Realm cultivators who had just breathed a sigh of relief.
This mysterious True Immortal woman was actually so terrifying that even His Majesty Wenrui was suppressed. What exactly was the background of this mysterious True Immortal woman?
The cultivators below the Divine Transformation Realm and Divine Ability were not strong enough. At this moment, they didn't even have time to be surprised. They only felt an endless pressure covering their heads, and a feeling of impending doom filled their hearts.
The auction hall immediately became chaotic. "Tiange!!"
Sensing the chaos within the Divine Treasure Hall branch, Wang Shoujie's face darkened, and he displeasedly called out.
At the same time, he flicked his wide sleeve, and the Mysterious Qi within him surged out instantly, like a bolt of silk, shooting straight up and transforming into a greenish-blue light shield that enveloped the entire Divine Treasure Hall branch.
The disguised Wood Element Mysterious Qi, thick and surging, swept across the sky with Wood Element power. Streaks of greenish-blue auspicious light filled the entire building, reflecting everything in a shimmering, illusion-like glow.
From Wang Shoujie's brow, a golden, profound pattern flashed and disappeared. That was the [Great Dao Imprint].
This represented that a cultivator had mastered part of the power of a certain fundamental Great Dao. Generally, only Void Soaring Realm powerhouses possessed a Great Dao Imprint.
Compared to the simplicity of Divine Marks, the patterns of this Great Dao Imprint were clearly more complex, more profound, and the emanating law fluctuations were also more powerful.
Those with lower cultivation couldn't even look directly at a Great Dao Imprint.
Moreover, the Great Dao Imprint in Wang Shoujie's glabella was even more complex and profound than the Great Dao Imprints of ordinary Void Soaring Realm powerhouses.
Clearly, this was not an ordinary Great Dao Imprint, and its power was far from comparable to an ordinary Great Dao Imprint.
With the creation of this greenish-blue light shield, the oppressive and terrifying pressure that descended from the sky instantly vanished.
The pressure fluctuations from the mutual "contention and collision" of the two True Immortals were actually isolated outside by this greenish-blue shield.
At the same time, refreshing and profound auras enveloped everyone, instantly relieving pressure and bringing inner peace.
In the sky.
Hearing Wang Shoujie's scolding, Yun Tiange's "delicate body trembled." A hint of fear flashed across her usually powerful expression. She hurriedly reined in her True Immortal's Might and returned to Wang Shoujie's side, crossing through space. With a flustered expression, she bowed and said, "Young Master, this servant knows her mistake."
"Hmph!" Wang Shoujie flicked his sleeve and said coldly, "Your actions were reckless. We'll settle the score when we get back." Such a scene naturally stunned everyone.
Especially Immortal Emperor Wenrui, who had been so suppressed by Yun Tiange that he couldn't breathe, also teleported inside the Divine Treasure Hall branch building, looking at Wang Shoujie with an uncertain gaze, his heart churning with turbulent waves.
Only upon reaching the ninth level of Bloodline Awakening does one qualify to master a Great Dao Imprint, which is also the general level of the Void Soaring Realm. But this Young Master in front of him clearly wields no ordinary Great Dao Imprint, which means his bloodline level is definitely beyond the ninth level. ...
This, this is the [True Saint Body], the tenth realm of Bloodline Awakening!
Immortal Emperor Wenrui was naturally no stranger to the True Saint Body. His bloodline reached the tenth level, deriving a true body, when he was in the Void Soaring Realm, and upon reaching the True Immortal Realm, his bloodline further reached the eleventh level, the [Stainless Immortal Body].
But the problem was, no matter how this young master looked, he was only at the Divine Transformation Realm. A mere Divine Transformation Realm cultivator had actually awakened the True Saint Body?
Such a state, he wouldn't say unheard of, but Immortal Emperor Wenrui had never witnessed it in his life.
It was said that Little Immortal Lord Lici, after inheriting the Immortal Scripture in the Divine Transformation Realm, awakened the True Saint Body, earning the deep affection and indulgence of the Cloud Sea Saint Venerable. This made Immortal Emperor Wenrui quite regretful that he hadn't met Little Immortal Lord Lici back then.
Such a person was far stronger than the Holy Sons of the various Saint Clans and Grotto-Heavens, and even had a slight chance to contend for a higher-level Dao Child position.
And that wasn't all.
This young master could actually admonish and scold a True Immortal Realm mid-stage cultivator, and the other party even referred to herself as a servant. This was simply challenging Immortal Emperor Wenrui's cognitive bottom line.
Whose young master could have such astonishing status?
A shocking conjecture suddenly emerged in Immortal Emperor Wenrui's mind, ready to be spoken.
Besides Immortal Emperor Wenrui, the veiled Transcendental Void woman presiding over the auction also changed her expression dramatically, clearly realizing something.
She was the branch Pavilion Master dispatched by the Divine Treasure Hall Tianrui Branch, and had always been promoted within the Divine Treasure Hall system. Naturally, she was far more knowledgeable than the Void Soaring Realm cultivators from ordinary remote Immortal Dynasties.
But precisely because she understood, she felt terrified.
Originally, she had wanted to curry favor with that young master, but now, all that remained in her mind was awe and fear.
Given the status of this mysterious young master, a mere glance or hint would probably make someone of her status disappear completely.
Divine Transformation Realm is already True Saint Body, this is too terrifying~
It is said that in ancient times, the first person to walk the True Immortal path was a Human Clan super genius who possessed the Sage Body in the Divine Transformation Realm.
When that super genius cultivated to the Void Soaring Realm according to the path of his predecessors, he awakened the eleventh level Stainless Immortal Body. He then continuously deduced the manual until his lifespan was nearing four thousand years, only then did he fully traverse the True Immortal path.
Because that was the first True Immortal path taken by the Human Clan, and there was no complete path from predecessors for him to imitate and reference, the True Immortal path was extraordinarily difficult.
It was precisely for this reason that he was revered as the "Human Race Immortal Ancestor."
Unfortunately, after the Immortal Ancestor ascended, he felt an endless sense of confusion about the future, as if the path of the Human Clan had been cut off. By the time he died prematurely at over eight thousand years old, his cultivation had only barely reached the second layer of the True Immortal Realm.
If it were now, the Immortal Ancestor would undoubtedly be a Holy Son, easily reaching the Saint Venerable level, and even having the possibility of further advancement.
Fortunately, ever since the Human Race Immortal Ancestor achieved True Immortality, he lit a guiding lamp for the Human Clan's descendants. Subsequent super geniuses studied the "True Immortal path" left by the Immortal Ancestor, and gradually more people achieved True Immortality.
The True Immortal Realm also gradually became a complete system, and one Immortal Scripture after another came into being, making it even easier for future generations to embark on the True Immortal path. ...
And as more and more people achieved True Immortality, the path of the Da Luo Saint Venerable was also explored bit by bit over a long history, gradually becoming a relatively complete system.
The pioneering efforts of our ancestors were truly this difficult. Every [manual], [Immortal Scripture], and even [Sacred Diagram] was forged by countless incredibly talented predecessors who bravely ventured forth.
The veiled Transcendental Void woman felt her heart surging with excitement the more she thought about it, and her reverence for the mysterious Young Master deepened.
However, she also knew that this mysterious Young Master had probably already inherited an Immortal Scripture, thus achieving the tenth-level True Saint Body, still a step behind the [Human Race Immortal Ancestor]. But even so, he was probably among the top tier of existences in the current era, wasn't he?
"This Young Master, Immortal Friend." Immortal Emperor Wenrui also came back to his senses, his tone unconsciously growing more polite. "This is not a place for entertaining guests. Shall we speak somewhere else?"
"Our branch has a tea room. How about we go there to talk?" the veiled Transcendental Void woman suggested, seizing the opportunity. "It would also make up for our Divine Treasure Hall's offense."
Wang Shoujie pondered for a moment with slight reserve, then gracefully nodded: "Speaking of this matter, it is also our fault for not informing His Majesty the Immortal Emperor."
"Not at all, not at all."
Immortal Emperor Wenrui's face lit up, and he eagerly invited Wang Shoujie and Yun Tiange into the private tea room of the Divine Treasure Hall branch.
This tea room was clearly designed for entertaining distinguished guests. Its interior decor was elegant and tasteful, not overtly luxurious at first glance, but upon closer inspection, every detail was precious and meticulously arranged, achieving the epitome of "refinement."
The Transcendental Void woman personally demonstrated tea art for the three, pouring each a cup of tea: "This humble woman's name is Yao Yumei. I hail from the Tianrui Immortal Clan Yao Clan, and joined Divine Treasure Hall at a young age to study. Currently, I serve as one of the Rotating Pavilion Masters of the Silla Branch."
As she spoke, she specifically removed her veil, revealing a cold yet seductive face.
Her demeanor was incredibly unique; most people would find it hard to imagine coldness and seduction appearing on the same face, yet on hers, these two qualities blended perfectly, leaving an unforgettable impression with every flicker of her eyes.
This beauty and aura surpassed many Void Soaring Realm women, but compared to Yun Tiange, she was still more than a step behind.
"So it's Pavilion Master Yao. I apologize for my previous rudeness," Wang Shoujie bowed slightly, his demeanor composed and elegant, perfectly embodying the image of a noble young master from a prominent family. "I am Wang Shoujie. Earlier, our Tiange was momentarily unable to control her emotions. I hope Pavilion Master Yao can forgive her."
"So it's Young Master Shoujie. Please don't dwell on such a small matter. It is our branch's honor that you and Immortal Monarch Tiange can grace us with your presence." Yao Yumei respectfully returned the bow while quickly running through her mind, only to find that she had never heard of this name.
She understood in her heart that this was probably an alias, so she cautiously probed, "From Young Master's accent, it seems you might be a distinguished guest from the Central Lands of our Dongxia Divine Continent?"
Si Wuyou had also mentioned the accent. Later, Wang Shoujie realized that the language and accent of the current Shenwu World were not much different from those of the Shenwu Dynasty era; they were inherited directly. ...
And this accent was most likely derived from the Holy Emperor.
As for whether the Holy Emperor was originally from the Central Lands of Dongxia Divine Continent and started his career in the Shenwu World, or if he was originally from the Shenwu World but developed this accent due to long-term experience in the Central Lands of Dongxia Divine Continent, is currently unknown. But regardless, this was quite beneficial to Wang Shoujie's plan.
Wang Shoujie took a sip of tea and smiled, "This tea is good. It's a half-step Immortal Tea. Pavilion Master Yao has been too generous."
Although he said it was good, he only took one sip, then placed the teacup on the table, no longer tasting it. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that he was mostly being polite.
Immortal Emperor Wenrui, seeing Wang Shoujie deliberately changing the subject, immediately said with a smile, "When I was young, I also went to the Central Lands to train and study. It was truly a prosperous and flourishing era, making one linger and forget to return. For a distinguished young master like Shoujie, to visit our remote and desolate land is truly a blessing for my Silla. I shall certainly entertain you well."
"How about this, our Imperial Family has an empty immortal dwelling. That dwelling has beautiful scenery and was once fortunate enough to host a Saint Venerable. How about we make it Young Master Shoujie's temporary residence in my Silla?"
In just a few words, Immortal Emperor Wenrui's eagerness to connect and draw him in was fully revealed.
"Thank you for your Majesty's kindness," Wang Shoujie's attitude remained very polite, but his words carried a hint of aloofness. "Shoujie's journey this time is for experience and to broaden my horizons. Staying in an immortal dwelling might go against my original intention."
"Yes, yes, Young Master Shoujie is right. This old man was presumptuous," Immortal Emperor Wenrui said with a look of "admiration." "Young Master, staying true to your original intention, is truly a role model for our generation. When Young Master is traveling, you can always make any requests."
Saying this, he was nevertheless unimpressed in his heart.
Such a distinguished young master's so-called "training" was actually just sightseeing. If he truly had the intention of entering the world, how could he bring such a charming True Immortal with him?
However, he also understood that while such noble young masters were polite and refined, appearing courteous to everyone, they were actually very wary and could not be easily flattered with a few words.
Immortal Emperor Wenrui then moved on from the topic and began to discuss some casual matters, appearing to enjoy the conversation with his "guests." After a short while, Wang Shoujie excused himself, claiming he needed to rest, and then departed directly with Yun Tiange.
Immortal Emperor Wenrui also excused himself and returned to the Immortal Emperor Palace.
Upon returning to the Immortal Emperor Palace, his first priority was to summon his subordinates and investigate Wang Shoujie's whereabouts since arriving in Silla. Soon, he learned that Young Master Shoujie's invitation had been given by Situ Xuejia.
Almost immediately, Crown Prince Yuanzheng, Situ Xuejia, and even the food palace shopkeeper who had originally served Shoujie, were summoned to Immortal Emperor Wenrui's [Hall of Diligent Governance].
Upon seeing Immortal Emperor Wenrui, Situ Xuejia, being well-traveled, was not intimidated, but the shopkeeper was scared out of his wits.
Immortal Emperor Wenrui, however, was very amiable, reassuring him with a kind smile: "Don't be afraid. I just need to ask you some questions. As long as you tell me everything truthfully, I will reward you handsomely."
Hearing this, the shopkeeper's soul calmed down slightly, and he quickly recounted the process of serving Young Master Shoujie.
After listening, Immortal Emperor Wenrui carefully inquired about some details for a full stick of incense, then rewarded the shopkeeper and let him leave. ...
Afterwards, he inquired about the details of Situ Xuejia's interaction with Young Master Shoujie, confirmed the situation, and then rewarded him before letting him leave.
Recalling the information he had just received, Immortal Emperor Wenrui couldn't help but ponder: "Neither arrogant nor humble, his attitude towards the common shopkeeper and myself was almost identical. It truly requires immense self-confidence to achieve that."
"Ancestor," Crown Prince Yuanzheng said, slightly excited, "Could this Young Master Shoujie truly be a noble scion from the Central Lands?"
"Hard to say," Immortal Emperor Wenrui said solemnly. "But no matter what, this young man's background is absolutely extraordinary."
"Ancestor, this is an opportunity for our Xinluo Immortal Dynasty," Crown Prince Yuanzheng exclaimed. "For the past few centuries, the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty, relying on their princess marrying into the Sacred Dynasty Imperial Main Lineage and even giving birth to a Saintly Seed, has been greatly favored by the Holy Emperor. Not only have they suppressed our Silla in mutual trade, but they have also repeatedly caused friction with our dynasty over territorial disputes in the Xianlai Archipelago."
"If we can curry favor with the esteemed Young Master, our dynasty's predicament will be resolved effortlessly."
No wonder Crown Prince Yuanzheng was excited.
Most of the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty's terrain was flat, with fertile land and numerous spiritual soils, yielding abundant Spirit Rice and Spirit Medicine. The Xinluo Immortal Dynasty, however, had complex terrain with many mountains and peaks, resulting in insufficient Spirit Rice grain production, but abundant mineral veins.
For many years, the two dynasties had coexisted peacefully, relying on mutual trade to compensate for their deficiencies. Moreover, in terms of military and economic strength, the Xinluo Immortal Dynasty even had an edge over the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty.
However, in the past few centuries, the dynamic between the two dynasties had shifted. The Xianwu Immortal Dynasty, emboldened by the Holy Emperor's favor, became increasingly arrogant, constantly raising the export prices of spiritual grains and Spirit Rice while heavily suppressing the Xinluo Immortal Dynasty's mineral prices.
They even blockaded the shipping routes to the Tianrui Sacred Dynasty, making the Xinluo Immortal Dynasty's mineral export economy increasingly difficult.
The dispute over the ownership of the Xianlai Archipelago on their shared border further exacerbated the tensions between the two sides, making reconciliation increasingly difficult.
But the Xinluo Immortal Dynasty could not retreat. If they did, it would not only embolden the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty, but also allow them to be ridden over in the future. If the Saintly Seed born to the Xianwu Princess inherited the Holy Emperor's throne, then even harder times would come for the Xinluo Immortal Dynasty.
Immortal Emperor Wenrui pondered, "Yuanzheng, this matter is probably not that simple. Such a figure would not easily intervene in the internal affairs of the Sacred Dynasty. We have no prior relationship with him, so why would he be moved by our few words of flattery?"
Crown Prince Yuanzheng's face stiffened, somewhat annoyed: "Actually, speaking of this, it's still my fault. I used to be good friends with Little Immortal Lord Lici. But I didn't expect her identity to be exposed by Young Master Wuchou, and she was expelled from the family. Because I was afraid of offending the Si Clan, I had no choice but to distance myself from Little Immortal Lord Lici, but I didn't expect... Alas~ it's all my fault, I missed a great opportunity."
"Let's not dwell on past matters. Besides, Little Immortal Lord Lici belongs to Cloud Sea Grotto-Heaven; even if she wanted to help us, she couldn't directly interfere in the internal affairs of the Sacred Dynasty," Immortal Emperor Wenrui mused slightly. "Let's focus on how to befriend Young Master Shoujie instead."
"How about we give him an Immortal Artifact?" Crown Prince Yuanzheng suggested. "The Young Master and his companion even bought Divine Ability Spirit Treasures at the auction, so they're probably still lacking." ...
"Lacking what?" Immortal Emperor Wenrui glared at Crown Prince Yuanzheng in exasperation. "They bought those things just because they happened to be there, most likely to bestow upon their juniors or clan retainers. And they have plenty of Immortal Spirit Stones; they can buy Immortal Artifacts themselves. How could they owe us a favor for one Immortal Artifact?"
"Then what do we send? Rare treasures? Beautiful women?" Crown Prince Yuanzheng's head also throbbed immensely. "They definitely don't lack rare treasures. As for beautiful women, even if we sent a princess to be his maid, he might not even fancy her, would he? The one serving him is a great beauty at the True Immortal Realm mid-stage."
For a moment, both Immortal Emperor Wenrui and Crown Prince Yuanzheng were incredibly troubled.
It was indeed a very troublesome matter to curry favor with a great figure like Young Master Shoujie.
"I've got it!" Crown Prince Yuanzheng suddenly clapped his hands. "For the past few millennia, haven't we been excavating and stockpiling [Red Sun Sacred Iron]? It seems we already have about ten pounds in stock."
"Red Sun Sacred Iron?"
Immortal Emperor Wenrui's face twitched, as if feeling a pang of heartache.
This was the main material for refining Holy Artifacts. The Xinluo Immortal Dynasty's output over thousands of years was only twenty to thirty pounds, with more than half of it being tribute to the Tianrui Sacred Dynasty. These ten pounds were also painstakingly accumulated by them, secretly deducting a little at a time.
Immortal Emperor Wenrui even dreamed that one day, the Xinluo Immortal Dynasty could have one more Holy Artifact.
"Ancestor, although Red Sun Sacred Iron is precious, ten pounds are far from enough to refine a Holy Artifact. Moreover, refining a Holy Artifact is extremely difficult, even Saint Venerable level cultivators cannot refine it. What use is it for us to keep it?" Crown Prince Yuanzheng said, "You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a cub. Only a treasure like Red Sun Sacred Iron can catch the eye of Young Master Shoujie."
"Yuanzheng is right," Immortal Emperor Wenrui pondered repeatedly, finally making up his mind. "Since we're going to curry favor, let's make a grand gesture. I can also share the [Silver Yan Gold] formula, which I spent my entire life researching and completing, with Young Master Shoujie."
Immortal Emperor Wenrui cultivated the [Purple Profound Immortal Art], a Metal-elemental Immortal Scripture. In addition to its excellent combat prowess, it was also adept at mineral prospecting and had a profound understanding of various metals. Coupled with Silla's abundance of mines, the entire Xinluo Immortal Dynasty had made significant achievements in the field of metal materials.
[Silver Yan Gold] was Immortal Emperor Wenrui's greatest masterpiece in his life, a special alloy.
Unfortunately, this alloy required a Fire Element True Immortal-level Weapon Refiner for large-scale smelting, so production capacity had always been a huge problem.
And Immortal Emperor Wenrui was unwilling to cooperate with the Sacred Dynasty's Weapon Refiners, deeply fearing that the formula would be leaked. !
"Silver Yan Gold?" Crown Prince Yuanzheng was immediately delighted to hear the name. "This is a great idea! Silver Yan Gold is a high-end alchemy material with extremely high cost-effectiveness. It can be used to refine Dao Weapons and also core components for some shuttle boats. This will be of great use to Young Master Shoujie."
After settling on the gifts, Immortal Emperor Wenrui and Crown Prince Yuanzheng carefully considered how to speak to Young Master Shoujie when they met him, and how to interact with him, striving to account for every detail.
This discussion and rehearsal took several days. On this particular day.
In a fairly decent restaurant in Silla Immortal Capital.
Wang Shoujie had already taken out his Portable Cave Abode and temporarily placed it in the hotel room. At this moment, the Portable Cave Abode was open, and he and Yun Tiange were sitting in the courtyard inside the Portable Cave Abode, drinking tea and chatting.
On the bluestone table, a small red clay tea stove gurgled, boiling Spirit Spring water overflowing with spiritual energy. Wang Shoujie gathered his wide sleeves behind his wrists, gracefully and fluidly steeping tea.
As he moved, the lingering fragrance of tea wafted through the Portable Cave Abode, faint and distant, refreshing and invigorating.
"That Crown Prince Yuanzheng has already sought an audience several times, and you, Shoujie, have avoided him each time. Aren't you playing hard to get a bit too much?" Yun Tiange sat opposite Wang Shoujie, propping her chin on her hand, a mischievous smile on her face.
"It's not over the top," Wang Shoujie said with a faint smile. "If I'm too easy to meet, wouldn't it make me, Shoujie, seem worthless? The more aloof we are, the more they'll try to curry favor, and the less they'll doubt our identities."
Hearing this, Yun Tiange couldn't help but blink, her eyes shifting, lost in thought: "Why does this routine feel somewhat familiar?"
With that, she suddenly realized, clapped her hands, and said, "Wait, isn't this that little brat Wang Ningxi's whole routine?"
"Aha! I finally understand who that brat Ning Xi takes after. So the source of it all is you, Shoujie! You're the ancestor of the tea-style manipulation!"
"Wait? Why do I feel like something's even more off? Wang Shoujie, you haven't been using this 'playing hard to get' trick on me too, have you? No wonder, no wonder, I'm becoming more and more obsessed with you!"
Wang Shoujie was silent.
Your Majesty, why didn't I notice how imaginative you were before?
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