Hum—
Just then, the void trembled slightly, and another woman stepped through.
This woman was much younger than the middle-aged man. Not only was her face beautiful, but her figure was alluring as well—a truly sensual woman.
However, despite looking like a venomous beauty, the armor she wore was identical to the man's, lending her a majestic bearing.
At her waist hung the same palace guard token as the man's.
"That kid really is a toad lusting after a swan's flesh." The woman looked in the direction Xianhai Shuoyi had departed and let out a cold laugh. "Doesn't he even know his own place? If Princess Yu'er weren't so kind-hearted, why would she bother with someone like him—a servant's son."
"Forget about him. Either way… he doesn't stand a chance," the middle-aged man said.
"Of course not. Our Princess Yu'er is so outstanding—how could she possibly fall for him? She's just taking pity on him," the middle-aged woman said.
Their conversation was conducted through secret sound transmission, so only the two of them could hear it—no one else caught a word.
On the island where they stood, there was a cliff.
The cliff was quite dangerous, yet sitting at its very edge was a young girl.
She sat right at the edge, her legs dangling high above the ten-thousand-meter drop.
The girl's jet-black hair cascaded down her back, and her long eyelashes quivered gently with each blink.
Her beautiful eyes were incredibly clear, as though countless stars lay hidden within them, untainted by even a speck of dust.
A high, elegant nose and delicate cherry lips completed a breathtakingly beautiful face.
The girl's beauty was absolutely exquisite. Her pure yet alluring aura made her seem like a celestial fairy descended from the heavens—practically flawless.
Not only was her beauty otherworldly, but her figure was equally stunning. Her snow-white skin held a faint rosy glow, translucent and luminous, as if carved from jade.
Her flowing green gown only enhanced her appearance, making her look like an elf of the mortal world.
It was as if such a woman could only be found in dreams—she was virtually impossible to encounter in the real world.
Whoosh—
A gust of wind swept past, lifting her green dress just enough to reveal glimpses of her lovely legs—utterly captivating.
This woman's beauty was surpassed by none, save perhaps for Her Majesty the Queen.
Beautiful as she was, the girl had the temperament of a child.
Her legs swung back and forth over the cliff's edge as her pretty eyes examined a chain in her hands, toying with it.
But this playful manner only made her more endearing.
"This chain—is this what you obtained from the Heavenly Court Holy Temple, Yu'er?"
Suddenly, a voice rang out. It was Xianhai Shuoyi, drifting down from the sky to land behind the beautiful girl, approaching her step by step.
Upon seeing Xianhai Shuoyi, the girl showed not the slightest hint of wariness. Instead, she turned around with a bright smile and held the chain high above her head.
"Not bad, right?"
At this close distance, Xianhai Shuoyi could clearly see the chain. It was crystalline and translucent, a vibrant emerald green, with every bead seeming to pulse with life.
More than that, upon careful observation, one would discover that each bead was actually a grand formation—one hundred and thirty-eight beads in total, each one a powerful array, with some designed for offense and others for defense.
"Using a Martial Immortal-grade Holy Temple Pearl to enter the Heavenly Court Holy Temple—the treasures obtained truly are of exceptional quality," Xianhai Shuoyi said.
"Xianhai Shuoyi, what treasures did you get? Show me!" The girl's eyes sparkled with mischief.
"I..." Xianhai Shuoyi's expression stiffened. After a moment's hesitation, he said: "Compared to your bracelet, mine aren't worth mentioning. I'd rather not embarrass myself."
Xianhai Shuoyi wasn't telling the truth. He could tell anyone else that he had been defeated inside the Heavenly Court Holy Temple and returned empty-handed without obtaining any treasures.
But in front of this girl before him, he didn't dare say it. He was afraid she would be disappointed in him, and afraid of losing his…