Chapter 660: Peril Lurks on All Sides!
Chapter 660: Chapter 660: Peril Lurks on All Sides!
The Xuantian Sect’s numerous powerhouses were equally worried.
A Supreme Elder sighed, "We’re not even talking about others; just one of the three Venerable figures who appeared that day, the Star Heavenly Venerate, is already beyond what we, the Xuantian Sect, can contend with."
"If Young Master Chen’s father were still around... this insignificant Wushen Sect wouldn’t be a problem. Unfortunately, he has already left, which is quite unfortunate."
They had witnessed Chen Wushuang’s battle prowess, capable of slaying even a Saint’s Spirit Body.
Not to mention some insignificant Wushen Sect.
If Chen Wushuang were to take action, he alone could annihilate the entire Wushen Sect!
Chen Xiao could only smile wryly, knowing that Chen Wushuang had already left the Outer Domain. How could he possibly be of any help?
If the Wushen Sect really were to attack the Xuantian Sect and the Great Zhou Imperial Family, he couldn’t just sit by and do nothing, especially because of the connection with Zi Yuan and Xiyue.
When the time came, he would have to rely on himself!
Life on the Spiritual Ship was relatively calm, but of course, during these days, Chen Xiao would sneak into Zi Yuan’s room every night to chat and get close to her, preventing her from feeling too lonely.
After a few days, Zi Yuan desperately missed Xiyue. If Xiyue were by her side sharing the burden, things would be much easier.
Chen Xiao was too fierce, and she felt like she could barely hold out on her own.
There was still a day’s journey left to reach White Emperor City within the Xuantian Sect’s territory.
It was the last night.
As usual, Chen Xiao came to Zi Yuan’s room and saw the purple-haired Zi Yuan sitting at the dressing table. He stepped forward to embrace her, and then his hands moved with familiarity.
The beauty in his arms let out a soft moan.
But Chen Xiao frowned slightly. Why did Zi Yuan’s voice seem softer than before?
"Chen Xiao, stop... stop it, I’m Zi Ling."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao was terrified and instantly withdrew his hands.
The girl before him slowly turned around.
Her face was flushed with both shame and annoyance.
Chen Xiao was stunned.
Although the two looked ninety percent alike, Chen Xiao was very aware that the girl in front of him was definitely not Zi Yuan, but Zi Ling!
Meaning... it was his sister-in-law.
Now, this was awkward.
Zi Ling puffed her cheeks, "Is this how you two usually have secret meetings at night?"
Chen Xiao awkwardly rubbed his nose, "When did you wake up? And why are you wearing your sister’s clothes?"
Unexpectedly, the Restoration Fruit really had some effect. After using the Restoration Fruit, Zi Yuan transformed from a little girl into a curvy beauty.
Her appearance was no less stunning than Zi Yuan!
And compared to the slight aloofness surrounding Zi Yuan, Zi Ling had more youthful charm and spirit.
Zi Ling blinked, "That’s right, thanks to you for finding the Restoration Fruit for me in the Tianyuan Secret Realm! Now, I’ve become a peerless beauty just like my sister!"
After saying this, she proudly puffed out her chest, her face full of smugness, "So? Wearing this outfit, do I look just like my sister?"
Chen Xiao thought to himself, you’re happy, but I’m in trouble.
If Zi Yuan found out about what happened just now, she’d definitely give him a good scolding.
Feeling a bit guilty, he said, "I just mistook someone. Don’t tell your sister about this."
Zi Ling suddenly gave a mischievous smile, "No wonder I’ve felt odd and uncomfortable lately; turns out you two have been having secret meetings at midnight!"
Chen Xiao quickly covered her mouth, "Keep your voice down! Your sister has secret meetings with me; why are you uncomfortable?"
"You don’t understand. My sister and I are from the same mother and twins. Many times, I can clearly sense her emotions, and even if she gets hurt, I feel a bit of pain — that’s called a telepathic bond!"
Chen Xiao fell silent.
Doesn’t this mean, whenever he chats with Zi Yuan... Zi Ling could somehow feel it too?
He cleared his throat and quickly changed the topic, "Alright, I have some things to discuss with your sister. You should leave. Also, don’t tell anyone else about this, or it’ll ruin your sister’s reputation."
Zi Ling pouted, her eyes rolling, "Fine! I can keep a secret, but you’ll have to answer one question for me..."
"Go ahead."
"Who is prettier, me or my sister?"
This is a life-or-death question!
Chen Xiao said blandly, "Objectively speaking, you’re equally beautiful; subjectively, your sister is more beautiful."
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a chill coming from behind. Turning around, he saw Zi Yuan standing gracefully behind him, dressed in a loose nightgown.
Chen Xiao thought to himself, "Uh-oh, I’m doomed!"
"You little brat, sneaking into my room and wearing my clothes again!" Zi Yuan raised her eyebrows.
Zi Ling stood up and shrank her head, "You used to say I couldn’t fit into your clothes, but now I can! How could you mind me wearing your pretty clothes?"
As she spoke, she proudly puffed out her chest a bit.
"Smack!"
Zi Yuan gave a solid smack to Zi Ling’s back.
"Hurry up and take it off!"
"I won’t!" Zi Ling playfully stuck out her tongue and then hurriedly left the room.
Before leaving, he made a funny face at the two of them, "You guys just have fun, I’ll keep an eye out for you."
Zi Yuan’s face flushed, and she reached for the whip to strike her.
Zi Ling turned and ran immediately.
Chen Xiao looked at Zi Yuan somewhat awkwardly, "Your sister really is mischievous."
Zi Yuan suddenly spoke with a smile, "Who were you saying looks good just now?"
"You look good!" Chen Xiao said earnestly, "I said that to shut that little girl’s mouth, after all, your reputation is important, right?"
"You’re too smooth-talking!"
Zi Yuan glared at him angrily, her lips slightly parted, "I’m warning you, don’t have any ideas about Zi Ling!"
Chen Xiao quickly raised his hand to swear, "I swear on my conscience, I never thought about it."
In his mind, Zi Ling is still that little girl, even though she is already a beautiful woman now.
Zi Yuan, however, was somewhat troubled and patted her head, "Zi Ling will certainly be different after recovering. We are two siblings born to the same mother, and many times, physical and emotional feelings can be clearly sensed by each other, headaches..."
Chen Xiao also thought about this issue.
Does that mean that whenever he chats with Zi Yuan in the future, there will always be a snooper?
A bit scary.
But if it’s a little sister-in-law, then just bear it.
However, he was more curious about, how much of Zi Yuan’s feelings can Zi Ling perceive?
"Tomorrow we’ll reach White Emperor City, and after arriving at White Emperor City, there’s about a thousand miles to go to Xuantian Sect, we need to rest well for the journey."
"Alright, let’s rest well." Chen Xiao pulled up the quilt directly and lay down.
"You... are really shameless!" Zi Yuan was utterly helpless.
That night.
The two of them only truly rested in the latter half of the night.
Meanwhile, Zi Ling was also sleepless through the night...
After turning into an adult, she always felt that there was a particular change in her, indescribable, unclear, as if... she also had a vague understanding of romantic feelings.
The next day.
The spiritual ship finally landed in White Emperor City.
Just as Chen Xiao and the others were about to disembark, a group of people rushed over from afar.
"The White Emperor City Lord, along with all White Emperor City’s subordinates, comes to greet the elders of Xuantian Sect and the two young ladies!"
Leading was a handsome middle-aged man full of upright aura.
Behind him were the core members of White Emperor City.
Chen Xiao asked softly, "What is the relationship between this White Emperor City Lord and your Xuantian Sect?"
"White Emperor City is an affiliated force of our Xuantian Sect, the White Emperor City Lord is also considered under us, but they are not disciples within the sect, they have independent management over White Emperor City, but will tribute to our Xuantian Sect annually."
"I see." Chen Xiao nodded slightly.
Bai Langfeng, the White Emperor City Lord, smiled, "Miss, Second Miss, esteemed elders, returning from Tianyuan City, the journey is long, please grace us with a visit to my humble abode for a short rest."
Zi Yuan thought about it, since the other side was a subordinate force under Xuantian Sect, and they warmly invited, it was hardly appropriate to refuse.
"Alright, then we will trouble Lord Bai!" Zi Yuan followed Bai Langfeng forward.
Bai Langfeng glanced at Chen Xiao beside him and opened his mouth to ask, "Miss, this gentleman seems a bit unfamiliar..."
"This is a friend of mine." Zi Yuan said lightly.
"I’m being nosy." Bai Langfeng chuckled, knowing he asked the wrong question.
After arriving at the White Emperor City Lord’s Mansion, Bai Langfeng personally had delicacies, fine wine, and tea prepared, warmly entertaining Zi Yuan and others, with an extremely enthusiastic attitude.
In the pavilion.
A charming beautiful woman slightly bowed in front of Chen Xiao, pouring him tea.
Chen Xiao picked up the teacup, suddenly smiled, grabbed the seductive woman, and clasped her mouth, pulling her into his arms.
The seductive woman’s face turned red, "Young Master, in broad daylight, please don’t be unseemly with a mere servant. If Young Master has an interest in this maidservant, perhaps you could wait till there’s less crowd..."
Chen Xiao chuckled lightly, his hand holding up the teacup, "Just want you to have a cup of tea, not over the limit, right?"
Bai Langfeng’s face changed slightly, "This gentleman, although my White Emperor City is an affiliated force of Xuantian Sect, you are merely a guest of Xuantian Sect, I welcome you warmly, yet you act so wantonly! Is it that you don’t regard me at all?"
Chen Xiao chuckled lightly, "So this little maid is quite beloved by Lord Bai, seems like I was too Meng Lang. Since Lord Bai says so, then I won’t steal what another loves."
"How about this, let Lord Bai drink this cup instead, and I’ll pretend this never happened, how about that?"
After speaking, he waved his hand, and the teacup swiftly spun and fell into Bai Langfeng’s hand.
Bai Langfeng’s face instantly turned ashen.
Meanwhile, Zi Yuan and the others also noticed something was amiss; although Chen Xiao was free-spirited, he wouldn’t be so lustful to suddenly act up with a maid.
Chen Xiao’s strange behavior indicated that this tea very likely had an issue!
They all put down their teacups.
Zi Yuan also chuckled lightly, "Lord Bai, my friend here is a special guest of our Xuantian Sect, since he spoke up, Lord Bai... how about giving us some face?!"
Bai Langfeng was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed loudly, Mu Guan staring at Chen Xiao intensely, "Kid, you’ve got keen eyes! When did you spot this tea was problematic?"