Chapter 96: The Ice Empress kicked out, fighting for the bed, and the Snow Empress

After eating and drinking to their fill, it was already very late.

Shu Yan rejected several pretty maids who had taken the initiative to snuggle up and offer their concern, and then, under Xu Jiujiu's murderous gaze, he hurriedly took her back to his suite.

The Snow Empress watched their retreating backs, her gaze then falling upon the several maids who wore expressions of regret.

Being stared at directly by the Snow Empress's cold, emotionless gaze, the several maids, who were clearly quite young, were visibly panicked. After bowing respectfully to the Snow Empress, they hurriedly got up and ran out, supporting one another. They felt that if they stayed even one second longer, they would have fallen into an ice cellar; the Snow Empress's gaze was simply too terrifying.

Not until the maids had left did the Snow Empress slowly retract her gaze. The Ice Empress, standing to the side, hummed and hawed:

"Human nature is lustful, regardless of whether they are men or women..."

The Snow Empress glanced at her, then said:

"We soul beasts are the same."

The Ice Empress was completely unimpressed. She smiled and hugged the Snow Empress's arm, then said: "Xue'er, then I am only lustful toward you~"

The Snow Empress rubbed her brow and said with some amusement: "Then I couldn't possibly let you get close to me. Tonight, Bing'er, you should go find a place to sleep yourself~"

The Ice Empress was dumbfounded, but before she could react, the Snow Empress had already closed the door, refusing to open it no matter how she called out.

After a long while, the Ice Empress came to Shu Yan's door, dejected, because she knew that the Snow Empress would likely not open the door today. Although she could enter even if the door wasn't opened, for some reason, she felt that Xue'er was not in a good mood today. If she were to barge in rashly, although Xue'er might not necessarily blame her, she just couldn't bear to...

So, sorry, Shu Yan! Boom—

Accompanied by a loud sound of the door opening, Shu Yan, who was sitting on the sofa, and Xu Jiujiu, who had already lain down, were both startled.

Xu Jiujiu sat up quickly and pulled up the shoulder strap that had slipped down to her arm, but her skin, as delicate and white as milk, was still exposed quite a bit.

The Ice Empress walked into the room swaggeringly. Shu Yan sat on the sofa, helplessly putting away the map on the table in front of him, then said: "Ice Empress, what kind of trouble are you trying to stir up again?"

The Ice Empress closed the door, glanced at the furnishings in the room, and then threw herself straight onto the bed. She looked at Shu Yan and said:

"Either you go open another room, or you sleep on the sofa. Xue'er is in a bad mood today, so I can only come to your side to sleep..."

Xu Jiujiu giggled. She blinked at Shu Yan, then said with a hint of regret:

"A-Yan, I've wronged you. Sleep on the sofa today..."

Shu Yan rubbed his forehead but didn't say anything more, just looking at the Ice Empress and continuing to ask:

"What happened to Sister Xue? Did you make her angry again?"

The Ice Empress shook her head, feeling a bit depressed, then said:

"I'm not too sure either. Anyway, she was in a pretty good mood before going upstairs, but just now, it felt like it changed all of a sudden."

Changed all of a sudden? Shu Yan's brain spun rapidly, and in the end, he decisively abandoned this profound question.

"Fine, you and Jiujiu sleep on the bed. I wasn't planning on sleeping anyway; I'll just meditate for a while later."

Xu Jiujiu thought for a moment and said helplessly:

"I have to sleep for a while. For some reason, I'm a bit tired today and don't really want to continue cultivating."

The Ice Empress gave Shu Yan a thumbs up, then giggled and said:

"Shu Yan, you really are a good person..."

As she spoke, the Ice Empress lay directly on Xu Jiujiu's arm.

Xu Jiujiu smiled and hugged the Ice Empress into her arms as if she were a younger sister.

Over this period, the relationship between the three women had become quite good. They were like true best friends, and they often played and joked around. Shu Yan naturally wouldn't say anything, it was just that the ice fox tail hadn't been put to use yet...

Shu Yan clicked his tongue twice, then sat cross-legged on the sofa and fell into a state of meditation...

The next morning, the Snow Empress gently opened the door, and at the same time, Shu Yan happened to walk out.

Their eyes met, and both were stunned for a moment. After coming back to his senses, Shu Yan said with a light laugh: "Sister Xue, morning..."

"Morning..."

"Are Bing'er and Jiujiu not awake yet?"

The corners of the Snow Empress's mouth curled up. She came to Shu Yan's side and looked into the room.

In sight, the Ice Empress was lying on the bed spread-eagled, while Xu Jiujiu was lying on the edge. It was clear that the Ice Empress's sleeping posture was very poor, to the point that it had even affected Xu Jiujiu.

The Snow Empress frowned slightly, then looked at Shu Yan and said:

"I left the door open for her, but she ran over to your side herself. I'm sorry..."

"It's a small matter, it's just a pity for Jiujiu, who was almost driven crazy..."

Shu Yan said with a smile, not minding it much. He thought for a moment, then continued:

"Sister Xue, the Ice Empress said you were in a bad mood last night. Was there something wrong?"

The Snow Empress was slightly startled, her heart seeming to skip a beat. A moment later, her heart trembled, and she regained her composure, saying with her exterior appearing as usual:

"Nothing, I was just joking with Bing'er."

"Is that so?"

Shu Yan's gaze remained fixed on the Snow Empress's face.

The Snow Empress felt a sudden urge to blush under Shu Yan's gaze. She suppressed the palpitation, then reached out to straighten Shu Yan's collar, her tone remaining as calm and indifferent as ever:

"Is there a problem?"

Shu Yan didn't think too much of it. The Snow Empress's strength was too formidable, and her control over emotional fluctuations was even more exquisite. Shu Yan hadn't focused all his attention there, so naturally, he couldn't detect anything unusual.

"Then Sister Xue, you go in first and wake them up. I'm going to the lobby."

Shu Yan said softly.

The Snow Empress gave a soft 'en', then entered the room. Shu Yan closed the door and walked toward the lobby...

When he returned, he brought back breakfast for the three women as well.

"Classic Heaven Soul noble breakfast. I don't know if you're used to it, but at least the presentation is decent."

Shu Yan thoughtfully prepared the tableware for the three women.

The Snow Empress tasted a little and nodded. She always had a preference for sweets, just as she loved tea as her only drink.

The Ice Empress and the sleepy-eyed Xu Jiujiu also nodded. Although the Heaven Soul dining style was different from Star Luo due to geographical differences, they had to admit that the food was still very delicious and had a unique style.

After finishing breakfast, Shu Yan gave a rough account of the matters surrounding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He didn't say much, only mentioning a few key points; he couldn't explain the rest clearly because he really only knew that much...

A moment later, after understanding the troubles and potential crises of this trip, the Snow Empress said with overbearing dominance: "If those immortal herbs dare to resist or disobey, this Empress will simply cut them all down!"

The Ice Empress also clenched her fists, ready for action, having already prepared to punch the Blazing Apricot Delicate and kick the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

Xu Jiujiu tilted her head and thought for a while, finally reaching a conclusion.

Forget it, she was the one being carried by a top-tier expert; she might as well just sit back, lie down, and wait to reap the rewards...

Next, I'm going to write the plot of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well...

But before that, I have to go check the original work. I have no idea what the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Douluo II looks like, and I've almost forgotten what's inside it...

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