Chapter 1139: Xu Yeyue Is in Action, Zhuang Qingshuang

Xu Yeyue: "I've already said it. Father will go to Your Majesty tomorrow—it should be settled."

Xu Yeyue: "But Lao Zhu, you've got your own calculations and won't speak up—this isn't exactly upright."

Li Shimin: "Damn, Lao Zhu's plan has been exposed."

Liu Che: "It seems Master Ghost Wang is still quite clever."

Zhao Kuangyin: "Hah! Lao Zhu, come out and speak!"

Zhu Yuanzhang: "I never expected to fool Miss Xu. But to say it outright would be too blunt—this plan does involve some maneuvering."

Xu Yeyue: "I don't care for power either. Just say it plainly—I won't oppose you. But my Xu family's interests must be guaranteed."

Su Xiao: "What are you talking about?"

Hu Yifei: "Probably Lao Zhu going to meet another Lao Zhu. Saving face is minor—the real goal is cooperation."

Su Xiao: "So that's it. Such a simple thing made this complicated?"

Liu Che: "Probably because after ruling so long, emperors all like to complicate things."

Li Shimin: "That's true. Being emperor is great, but you've got to guard against too many people—you must have more wits, or you'll be played for a fool."

Xu Yeyue: "Forget it, I won't say more. I've got things to do! I'll notify you tomorrow once there's a result."

Beneath the night sky, Xu Yeyue did not return to her room; instead, under the moonlight, she walked through the air toward Xining Sect.

Zhuang Qingshuang, as one of Jin Ling's Two Fair Beauties, was naturally known to Xu Yeyue.

But she didn't particularly like this woman.

A spoiled rich girl—no will of her own, nothing impressive except her looks.

But now she needed to persuade Zhuang Qingshuang to become the gift herself, so she had no choice but to come see her in person.

Beneath the night, Xining Sect gradually grew quiet.

A small courtyard, however, was brightly lit.

"Young Lady, the bathwater is ready!"

"Mm. You may leave."

Zhuang Qingshuang wore a emerald-green gown, her figure voluptuous.

Looking down, she could barely see her own toes.

This matter troubled her greatly.

After all, something this large was terribly inconvenient for daily life.

Fortunately, she had a maid to attend her—otherwise, it would have been unbearable.

But sometimes, she didn't want her maid near.

Especially during bathing.

Even though they were both women, she felt deeply embarrassed exposing herself before another.

She shut the door, let her clothes fall one by one, then stepped into the tub.

"Huh..."

After a tiring day, soaking in hot water, Zhuang Qingshuang immediately felt her aching shoulders ease.

"Hee-hee, Qingshuang, you're so beautiful!"

Suddenly, a clear voice rang out.

Zhuang Qingshuang startled, went on guard, crossed her arms over her chest, and looked around.

The next moment, a stunningly beautiful woman appeared in the room.

Even as a woman, Zhuang Qingshuang was stunned by the newcomer's breathtaking beauty.

"You're Xu Yeyue!" Zhuang Qingshuang frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Xu Yeyue gave a light snort: "Of course, I've come to bring you a great fortune."

"A great fortune?" Zhuang Qingshuang, though lacking martial experience, wasn't naive—she knew no good thing ever fell from the sky without strings attached.

If it truly did, there would be conditions.

"Why doesn't Miss Xu enjoy this fortune herself?" Zhuang Qingshuang sneered. "I, Qingshuang, am too humble—I have no such luck!"

"It seems Qingshuang has a deep grudge against me," Xu Yeyue teased. "With your beauty, to grow old and fade in this mortal world—wouldn't that be cruel? I've come here to give you a divine opportunity."

Zhuang Qingshuang frowned.

A divine opportunity?

Could it mean Shattering the Void?

Even sacred places like Cihang Pure Chamber dared not claim their disciples could Shatter the Void.

Zhuang Qingshuang's talent wasn't poor—but she wasn't a once-in-ten-thousand genius. What did Shattering the Void have to do with her?

"Don't believe me?" Xu Yeyue smiled. "I'll wait until you've bathed and changed, then we'll speak of serious matters."

With that, she vanished from the room.

Zhuang Qingshuang frowned, called out—but the maid outside gave no response.

"Strange—did Xu Yeyue knock out the maid?"

Anxious, she hurried through her bath, then put on a new set of clothes.

........... requesting flowers......

The next moment, Xu Yeyue reappeared in the room—Zhuang Qingshuang's pupils contracted.

Whether leaving or appearing, Xu Yeyue's methods were too surreal.

She hadn't sensed a single trace.

"When did Miss Xu become this strong?"

"When did Young Lady Xu become so strong?"

Zhuang Qingshuang asked softly.

Xu Yeyue laughed lightly: "You'll know soon enough."

As she spoke, the door opened and a strong wind rushed in.

Zhuang Qingshuang and Xu Yeyue were swept up by the wind and shot straight toward the nine heavens.

Zhuang Qingshuang was startled and let out a scream.

As her scream faded, Xiningyuan remained perfectly still.

"No need to send word home—I've sealed the sound with true qi. No matter how loud you scream, no one will hear."

As they spoke, the two had already reached the nine heavens.

The sky blazed with a river of stars, as if one could reach out and touch them.

Zhuang Qingshuang looked down at the earth, where the atmosphere lay dark and heavy, save for scattered lights like stars.

Here, the starry heavens were close, and the mortal world far away.

"This is heaven!"

Zhuang Qingshuang was stunned.

Even the most powerful Wu Lingaoshou could not hover above the nine heavens and look down upon the mortal realm.

"Exactly," Xu Yeyue nodded. "I brought you, Qingshuang sister, here only to prove that the immortal fate I spoke of is real."

Zhuang Qingshuang: "Could it be that Miss Xu has also received the immortal fate?"