Chapter 623 - 268: Shui Tianxin
Chapter 623: Chapter 268: Shui Tianxin
Shui Tianxin’s words caused a huge uproar across the sea.
An uproar also erupted on the large ships trailing Fang Shuwen’s vessel, but they were too far away for the sound to carry.
Zuo Xuan turned his gaze to Luo Shuqing.
With Fang Shuwen in seclusion, the only one who could take charge on the ship now was their own Miss Luo.
Luo Shuqing gazed into the distance, also feeling rather baffled.
The stance of the Eight Forbidden Areas of the East Sea toward the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror shouldn’t have changed. And after Fang Shuwen annihilated Tingtiao Pavilion, it was unlikely anyone from the Eight Forbidden Lands would dare approach him alone.
Shui Tianxin had spoken without any concealment, announcing her visit openly and honorably. But what was her purpose?
But at this point, she couldn’t make decisions on Fang Shuwen’s behalf, so she could only say:
"Go ask Hero Fang to come out of seclusion."
"There’s no need."
Fang Shuwen’s voice came from within the ship’s cabin:
"Palace Master Shui, your presence brings me great honor. Please, come aboard for a talk."
As his words spread, a figure flew out from the Celestial Water Palace’s ship.
Pillars of water shot up from the sea, forming a ’bridge’ beneath her feet. The figure stepped on these water pillars, moving toward Fang Shuwen’s ship at a speed that seemed slow but was actually fast.
Across the vast sea, countless people noticed this scene.
Some could see clearly, while others could not make out the details, but everyone knew that this white figure was the Palace Master of the Celestial Water Palace, Shui Tianxin.
Only when she drew closer did Zuo Xuan and the others finally see her appearance clearly.
Her face was plain yet dignified, and she was dressed in snow-white robes. A faint blue, water-drop-shaped *meidian* adorned the spot between her eyebrows. Her face looked ordinary but bore no trace of age. Devoid of expression, she was as cold and clear as water.
She was barefoot, looking ethereal and graceful as she strolled over as if she were a water fairy.
With her final step, she landed on the deck.
Her clothes and bare feet were completely free of water stains.
This showed that her Martial Arts had reached an extremely profound level.
Her gaze was unconcealed. It first swept over Luo Shuqing’s mask before landing on the space before the cabin door.
She paid no heed to Zuo Xuan, Zuo Hong, Zhou Zhengze, or Xia Weiyuan and her junior martial brother, as if they weren’t even worthy of a second glance.
Everyone followed her gaze and only then noticed that Fang Shuwen had, at some unknown point, come to stand there.
"Palace Master Shui, I’ve long heard of your great name."
Fang Shuwen cupped his fists slightly.
Shui Tianxin nodded slowly.
"It is Young Hero Fang’s name that is truly as loud as thunder."
"I hope Young Hero Fang will not take offense at my presumptuous visit."
"How could I?"
Fang Shuwen took a step aside.
"Please, let’s talk inside."
"Please."
With light, graceful steps, Shui Tianxin took the lead and entered the cabin.
Fang Shuwen said to Luo Shuqing:
"Miss Luo, please join us."
Luo Shuqing knew this matter was inextricably linked to her, so she followed behind Fang Shuwen.
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Inside the room, Fang Shuwen skillfully boiled water and prepared tea.
Luo Shuqing sat by his side, her expression hidden by her mask.
Shui Tianxin, meanwhile, was observing Fang Shuwen. Her gaze was direct, with no intention of concealment.
Fang Shuwen paid her no mind and pushed the brewed tea in front of Shui Tianxin.
"The accommodations on the ship are simple. Please excuse our humble hospitality."
Shui Tianxin picked up the teacup and took a light sip.
"To be able to drink tea personally brewed by Young Hero Fang, even if it were just a handful of dried leaves, it would still be the finest taste on earth."
Luo Shuqing suddenly laughed.
"I thought Palace Master Shui was a celestial fairy from the heavens. I never expected you to say such things."
"Why would a celestial fairy descend to the mortal realm?"
Shui Tianxin shook her head gently.
"Besides, Young Hero Fang is a hero of this generation. I already admire you greatly."
"Speaking of which... the first reason for my visit is to thank Young Hero Fang for taking care of my two unworthy children back in the Eastern Domain."
Luo Shuqing was taken aback by this. She turned to glance at Fang Shuwen, not expecting him to have such a connection with the Celestial Water Palace.
Fang Shuwen smiled.
"It was a matter of coincidence. Besides, although Shui Qianrou is young, she is well-behaved and sensible, and Shui Qianliu is a young hero in his own right."
"Palace Master Shui has worthy successors."
"Unfortunately, neither of them can compare to Young Hero Fang."
Shui Tianxin sighed softly.
"And I’m afraid the two of them have already forgotten all about me, their mother."
"They haven’t returned yet?"
Fang Shuwen was rather surprised.
"It’s been over half a year since we parted ways. I thought you would have all had a family reunion by now."
"When children grow up, they have their own thoughts and ideas."
"They’ve long since stopped listening to me, their mother."
Shui Tianxin’s tone held a hint of self-deprecation as she then looked at Fang Shuwen.
"Young Hero Fang, you did them a great favor, which makes you a benefactor of my Celestial Water Palace as well."
"This favor must be repaid. As long as you name it, Young Hero Fang, if it is within the power of my Celestial Water Palace, I will not hesitate."
"Then what if I were to ask Palace Master Shui to lend me a hand against the other Forbidden Lands, as well as the heroes of the East Sea?"
Fang Shuwen looked at Shui Tianxin.
"What would Palace Master Shui think of that?"
Shui Tianxin’s expression did not change.
"There would be no issue."
Fang Shuwen burst out laughing.
"It was just a joke, Palace Master Shui. Please don’t take it seriously."
Shui Tianxin did not smile. Instead, she looked at Fang Shuwen and said:
"I was not joking. As long as Young Master Fang is willing, everyone in the Celestial Water Palace is at your command."
Fang Shuwen scoffed.
"Palace Master Shui, I have no desire to deceive you with lies. I do not have the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror."
"It’s a rumor."
"Does Young Hero Fang think I am here for the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror?"
Shui Tianxin shook her head gently.
"Admittedly, that item is indeed of utmost importance to us, the Eight Forbidden Areas of the East Sea."
"However, Young Hero Fang is mistaken. I did not come for that."