Chapter 67

Under the moonlight, amidst the sea of clouds, stood a man in a clean and elegant cloud robe, he was tall and majestic. With a slight movement, a dazzling radiance emanated from the twin horns on his forehead, surrounded by a celestial aura.

“Tanyue Peak,” the dignified and noble man asked slowly, “Is this the place?”

Beside him, a refined man holding a scroll of books bowed and replied, “Indeed, this is the place.” He paused for a moment and added, “Does the True Lord need me to confirm again with Princess Ling’er?”

Princess Ling’er had initially informed this matter to the Western Sea Dragon King. However, as the Dragon King was stationed in the Western Sea and couldn’t perceive the Heavenly Will to peer into the mysteries. So, he passed the matter to his second son in the Heavenly Court, True Lord Haoxu.

After learning of this matter, True Lord Haoxu smiled faintly, feeling enlightened—no wonder he had been indulging in deep sleep these days, even dreaming of the scene where a Divine Beast of Heavenly Fire descended. It turned out to be because of his little sister back at home.

True Lord Haoxu glanced lightly at his subordinate and then retracted his gaze. He nonchalantly said, “It’s the middle of the night now. Ling’er is such a well-behaved girl; she must be sleeping. Don’t disturb her.”

“The King is never wrong in his words, and besides…” His slender fingers, as elegant as jade, stealthily extended from the flowing cloud sleeves. A brilliant starlight fell from his palm and floated gently into the brightly lit house. His eyes carried a hint of playfulness as he lightly remarked, “Opportunity, it’s all about fate.”

Since he could bestow this opportunity, it meant that the other party was destined to obtain this celestial chance. Regardless of the means, after various twists and turns, it would ultimately return to the hands of the intended recipients.

True Lord Haoxu slowly retracted his hand while saying. “For future fortunes, it will be up to them.”

Opportunity was just an opportunity; it didn’t mean one could change fate or alter the course of destiny. Most opportunities were more like cruel executioners, allowing those with fate to foresee and joyfully believing they could change the future. But when the day came, they could only bow their heads to the heavens and accept their destiny.

Haoxu was a deity, and he could only assist his little sister up to this point. He couldn’t interfere too much beyond this, or it would bring heavenly retribution upon not only himself, but also Ling’er, and the cultivators around her.

He gazed at the brightly lit houses below, remaining silent for a while, then suddenly asked, “Have you investigated Ling’er’s destined person?”

He recalled that the King had mentioned Ling’er had already found her destined person. The King also said this opportunity was closely connected to Ling’er’s destined person, and Haoxu should help if he could. But if he couldn’t—no, even if he had to go to great lengths, he must help with every means possible!

The subordinate replied, “In response to the True Lord, I have already investigated. Princess Ling’er’s destined person comes from a noble family, possesses upright character and self-discipline, has a beautiful face and elegant temperament, and diligently practices cultivation. Undoubtedly, they are an excellent match. The only drawback is…she is female.”

Haoxu fell silent for a moment: “…”

The subordinate calmly waited, ready with various responses in his mind, regardless of Haoxu’s reaction. He had developed a habit of devising countermeasures for all situations to provide prompt replies and spare the True Lord any headaches over these matters.

After a moment, Haoxu waved his cloud sleeve, and a faint radiance fell from it. He nonchalantly said, “So what if she is female? She’s still a person. After all, we even have horns.”

Compared to others, their identities were even more unique in the eyes of mortals.

Haoxu turned around. “Very well, go back. We’ll visit Ling’er later when we have time.”

The subordinate smiled slightly, respectfully responding, “Yes.”

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As the first light of morning dawned, accompanied by the crisp songs of birds, it gently filtered through the partially open windows, falling tenderly on the floor as well as on Qu Panyan’s feet.

The bed curtains hung down, concealing the still slumbering Su Lingyu. Su Lingyu rarely woke up earlier than Qu Panyan. Qu Panyan guessed it was probably due to the exhaustion Su Lingyu endured in the battle with Yuan Qijun, leaving her fatigued and inadvertently lengthening her sleep.

Qu Panyan didn’t mind Su Lingyu sleeping a bit longer; in fact, she was content with it. She got up quietly, sat by the bedside to collect herself, and the soft, white undergarment loosely draped over her. The morning light lay like water at her feet, and the air was filled with a serene and pleasant atmosphere.

Life would be perfect if it could always be like this. After all… simplicity was happiness, right?

Once Qu Panyan regained her composure, she planned to freshen up and then instruct the spirit servants to prepare medicine and breakfast for Su Lingyu. She knew that even if this celestial sister was willing to sleep in, she wouldn’t oversleep.

Being prepared in advance was always a good idea.

As the fabric rustled, someone wrapped their arms around her waist from behind, and a warm breath brushed against her earlobe. A lazy and hoarse voice sounded near her ear, “Why are you up so early?”

Su Lingyu rested her chin on Qu Panyan’s shoulder, and her hand couldn’t help but entangle with Qu Panyan’s fingers. With closed eyes, she inhaled Qu Panyan’s fragrance and murmured, “Don’t you want to sleep a little longer?”

“This should be my request to Sister Lingyu. How about you sleep a bit more?” Qu Panyan softly replied, “Sister Lingyu, sleep a little longer, okay? I’ll wake you up when breakfast is ready.”

Su Lingyu mumbled a vague response, shifted her body, and as she did, the undergarment on Qu Panyan’s shoulder slid down slowly, revealing a tantalizing expanse of snowy white shoulder. Su Lingyu half-opened her eyes, gazing at Qu Panyan’s shoulder, and suddenly bit down on it.

Qu Panyan: !!!

Why does this sister always love to bite people!

Qu Panyan suddenly trembled all over, raised her chin slightly, revealing a beautiful slender neck, and her waist unconsciously straightened.

Why does this sister always lick after biting!!!

Su Lingyu let go, only to see a faint red mark blossoming on the tender and smooth, creamy shoulder. It looked especially conspicuous and captivating. A hint of amusement appeared in her eyes as she kissed the faint blush, saying, “Yan’er, you’re blushing.”

Clearly, she didn’t bite hard.

Qu Panyan couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Do you even realize what you’re doing, celestial sister?

Please don’t take advantage of your injury to recklessly and unconsciously tease me!

Qu Panyan was held in her embrace and said with a smile, “Being bitten by Sister Lingyu will definitely make one blush.”

Su Lingyu innocently said, “I didn’t bite hard.”

Qu Panyan replied, “You still bit me.”

Su Lingyu simply buried her face in the nape of Qu Panyan’s neck and suddenly asked, “Yan’er, how did you plan to punish me yesterday?”

Qu Panyan was taken aback but quickly regained her composure, “Once Sister Lingyu gets better, I’ll make sure to follow through with the punishment.” She thought for a moment and emphasized, “Definitely!”

If I don’t follow through, I’m not a person!!!

Su Lingyu chuckled softly and let out a teasing breath in her ear, whispering, “Hmm, then I better recover quickly.”

She was still curious about how Qu Panyan would punish her.

Qu Panyan decided she couldn’t indulge in Su Lingyu’s tenderness anymore. She still needed to have breakfast and take medicine. Resolutely, she pulled away and then gently pressed Su Lingyu back into the soft and comfortable bed, kneeling on the bed and looking down at her, “Then, please, Sect Master Su, rest a while longer. When you finish your breakfast, be a good girl and take your medicine.”

Su Lingyu replied with an affirmative, then gazed directly at her. Her belt wasn’t tied tightly, and when she lowered herself, one could catch a glimpse of the ample and snowy white peaks, with the faint pink blossoming on them, alluring and tempting.

Suddenly, Su Lingyu reached out, pinching the two dangling belts in mid-air, and with a slight movement of her long fingers, she tightened them, saying, “Put your clothes on properly.”

Feeling a cool breeze sweeping across her chest, the fabric clung to her skin. Qu Panyan couldn’t help but ask in confusion, “Why do I need to wear my clothes properly in front of my Dao companion?”

Su Lingyu’s hand holding the belt stiffened for a moment, as if her soul was struck by the question. After a moment of silence, she pulled her hand outward, allowing Qu Panyan’s garment to fall back loosely.

Indeed, she didn’t need to wear her clothes properly in front of her Dao companion. Between Dao companions, there should be openness and sincerity, whether it’s in heart or in body.

Qu Panyan couldn’t help but laugh at Su Lingyu’s tightening and loosening actions. Lowering her head, she gently kissed the rosy lips several times, suppressing the surging emotions in her heart, and said in a hoarse voice, “Sister Lingyu, you must recover quickly.”

Then she got up to make preparations.

After taking care of Su Lingyu, the spirit servant came to report to her, saying that Miss Ling’er’s brother had entrusted them with a message: “Reporting to the Madam, Miss Ling’er’s older brother said, ‘Be patient and wait; the opportunity will reveal itself.'”

Qu Panyan immediately smiled, feeling both surprised and delighted. She wanted to rush down from Tailing Peak to thank Kang Congshuang for picking up such a treasure, which was Miss Ling’er.

Not only was she a princess, but her family background was strong enough to let her grasp opportunities and peer into the heavenly secrets!

Qu Panyan’s heart was immediately filled with hope. As long as Elder Chayue could peer into this heavenly secret, she had a thousand ways to interfere with A Yiduo’s fusion!

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Su Lingyu’s injury had been nursed for a while under Qu Panyan’s meticulous care and was almost healed. With the carefully prepared medicinal herbs from the medical pavilion, her wounds wouldn’t leave any ugly scars, and her skin remained as smooth as porcelain.

Qu Panyan had to manage both sides, taking care of Su Lingyu while also running to Tanyue Peak, waiting for the news from Elder Chayue.

On the third morning after Su Lingyu had completely recovered, Elder Chayue hurriedly arrived at Tailing Peak to find Qu Panyan. A trace of excitement appeared on her icy-cold face as she said, “Madam, I’ve calculated it!”

Qu Panyan fixed her gaze, staring without blinking.

Here it is, the opportunity has revealed itself!

Elder Chayue tightly held the tortoise shell in her hands and said, “It’s at the Huangyuan Mountain in the Northwest direction!”

Qu Panyan held her breath, and her voice trembled due to nervousness. “When?”

Elder Chayue said firmly, “Today, it’s happening today!”

Qu Panyan’s pupils suddenly dilated; she never expected the opportunity to come so quickly.

Without hesitation, she sent a sound transmission to Tianguan Qu Residence. As the head of the Qu family, Qu Muqiu should be aware of this matter.

Qu Panyan then held Elder Chayue’s wrist tightly and said, “Thank you for your hard work, but the situation is urgent. Please relay my message to the Sect Master. I will go ahead!”

After saying that, her clothes fluttered, and a light flashed before Elder Chayue’s eyes.

Kang Congshuang was conducting an early class with disciples, and Ling’er was secretly watching from not too far away. Suddenly, a beam of light passed above their heads, and a stunning figure appeared before everyone—right in front of Ling’er.

Qu Panyan reached out her hand towards her, her eyes filled with brilliant light.

“Come, I’ll take you to capture A Yiduo.”

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