Hoo hoo hoo
The fierce wind howls, swirling up the white snow that blankets the sky!
Divine Talisman Tower, standing on the mountain peak.
The vast snowflakes sprinkle down to heaven and earth, covering millions of miles, freezing the land.
Within the tower pavilion, it's warm as spring.
Sect Master's Wife Xuan Qisha, though small in size, clenches her fist, patting Xi Xi's shoulder.
The master and disciple duo look like sisters.
Jiao Shaoqiu, sitting on the wooden floor, hears Sect Master's Wife's words, suddenly stares blankly, frozen in place.
Sect Master's Wife... wants to take Xi Xi to vent her anger?!
It seems he had somewhat underestimated the Sect Master's Wife's affection for Xi Xi!
To dwell within the Divine Talisman Tower, one who could stay for a cycle of sixty years as a Divine Talisman Master, actually willing to step out for Xi Xi's sake!
This is even more surprising to Jiao Shaoqiu than Xi Xi having such powerful Divine Talisman talent!
"This Dragon God Clan, no, Loach Clan, dares to act so brazenly!"
"To let an innocent little girl marry their dead son in a ghost marriage, it's absolutely inhumane! Oh, that beast's mother isn't human at all! Deserves to die!"
Sect Master's Wife rolls up her sleeves, revealing delicate arms, patting the wronged Xi Xi's shoulder.
Her eyes flicker with intense fierceness.
"Teacher... please calm down."
Jiao Shaoqiu's aged, withered face trembles slightly, hastily speaking.
Sect Master's Wife gives Jiao Shaoqiu a glance.
She sneers: "I know what you're trying to dissuade me from... it's pointless, utterly pointless!"
"Indeed Ji Molie is strong, but so what?"
"He hasn't come himself!"
Sect Master's Wife stands her ground!
"Why not take advantage of his absence to bully his pets?!"
Sect Master's Wife, imitating Xi Xi's gesture, lifts her head, puffs her chest, sticks out her little belly, alas...
She lacks the same belly as Xi Xi.
"Lady... Qian Yuan Divine Sect indeed does not fear King Ping Luan, but behind him stands the Grand Prospect Dynasty."
Jiao Shaoqiu grimaces.
"You're also aware of the current situation; the Grand Prospect Dynasty's power has waned, no longer possessing the intimidating force and dominance it had a century ago."
"With the Corpse God Cult rebelling, Hunting God Pavilion acting recklessly, those reincarnated Temple Gods, the Ancient Clans from afar, Da Li Royal Court in the desert... amidst internal troubles and external threats, the Grand Prospect Dynasty's attitude towards the Divine Sects is increasingly..."
Jiao Shaoqiu says gravely.
He worries that the Sect Master's Wife, staying too long in the Divine Talisman Tower, lacks any concept of the world situation, thus he briefly describes it.
Sect Master's Wife Xuan Qisha narrows her eyes: "What? The Grand Prospect Dynasty seeks to suppress the Divine Sect and annex all the major Divine Sects?"
"Even in its heyday, the Grand Prospect Dynasty wouldn't dare such actions... and now in its decline, they dare?"
Jiao Shaoqiu grimaces.
"This disciple isn't sure..."
"However, the rumors in the martial world are as such, and King Ping Luan Ji Molie... is Grand Prospect Dynasty's sharpest spear."
Sect Master's Wife chuckles: "Granny is so scared..."
"Rest assured, although a dragon has many uses... Dragon Blood can be used for alchemy, ink making, Dragon Bone to make Divine Weapons, Dragon Sinew for bowstrings, Dragon Skin for armor, Dragon Meat can be cooked, grilled, deliciously... But don't worry, I can hold myself back."
Beside her, Xi Xi blinks her bright eyes.
A dragon...
Has so many uses?!
Xi Xi feels like a new world has opened up before her.
Jiao Shaoqiu hears this and shakes his head, speaking no further.
On the Sect Master's Wife's petite head, her delicate face features eyes narrowed into thin slits.
"Xi Xi disciple, follow your master!"
Sect Master's Wife then grabs Xi Xi's hand, and the duo immediately arrives at the balcony of the tower.
Looking out, the snowstorm fills the sky!
The Sect Master's Wife's skirt and sleeves flutter, her palm shakes, and suddenly a Divine Talisman floats out, the vermillion ink on the Mystic Yellow Talisman Paper seeming to light up with flowing radiance.
It adheres to Xi Xi's back.
Then, the Sect Master's Wife smiles.
"Let's go!"
As the words end.
Sect Master's Wife pulls Xi Xi, soaring directly into the snowstorm.
The snowstorm, like a curtain on the world's stage, is split in two.
Jiao Shaoqiu, in his antique robe, flaps in the wind, his beard and hair flying.
He places his hands behind him and walks to the balcony, looking towards the vast white mountain range.
He slowly exhales a breath.
"Haha..."
The elder smooths his beard, his face full of laughter.
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The snowflakes of heaven and earth serve as flowers made from clouds, with the wind as their branches, blossoming once, drifting across thousands of miles of cold.
Qianyuan Taoist City, Inner City.
Spring Pavilion.
This is the most luxurious tavern in the Inner City of Taoist City, occupying a vast area. Though called a pavilion, it actually consists of four towers, with only the one in the very center being the truly prestigious spot.
Those of noble status coming from outside Qianyuan Taoist City mostly stay in Spring Pavilion.
It is said that Spring Pavilion is a property under the jurisdiction of the City Lord's Mansion.
Thus, staying in the main building of Spring Pavilion is not for just anyone.
On days without distinguished guests, Spring Pavilion remains closed, opening only the four towers, similar to hostels, where one could request the company of talented or dancing girls to entertain.
Main building of Spring Pavilion.
Ninth Layer.
Curtains flutter, the cold winter wind sweeps through.
Inside the tower.
Three figures sit around a round table, one clad in Golden Armor, having removed his helmet, revealing a resolute and stern face, it is the Great General of the Western Camp of the Divine Guard Army, You Liqing.
Opposite You Liqing, sits one of the Inner Sect Four Elders of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, He Shan.
Along with a voluptuous beauty in a luxurious dress, sharp and majestic, the Dragon Queen Consort, Ao Yuxin.