Zhu Xu’s words were not unfounded.
Though the Nine Heavens sounded grand, it was actually condensed spiritual energy.
With Zhu Xu’s cultivation, it was entirely feasible for her to cultivate and build the Nine Heavens daily.
Zhu Xu was so entranced by Zhao Xue that she didn’t realize she was already in Zhao Xue’s embrace when she came to her senses.
Zhu Xu wrapped her arms around Zhao Xue’s slender waist, burying her head in Zhao Xue’s neck and nuzzling gently.
Zhao Xue smelled so good…
Perhaps it was Zhao Xue’s aura that made Zhu Xu so relaxed and immersed that she fell asleep again shortly after.
Deep in the night, on a large bed identical to the one in Zhu Xu’s Empress Hall, Zhu Xu lay on her back in a standard sleeping posture. Zhao Xue, holding Zhu Xu’s hand, slept on her side.
Before long, Zhu Xu unconsciously turned and buried herself in Zhao Xue’s embrace. Just as she had hugged Zhao Xue’s clothes before, she lifted her hand, placing it on Zhao Xue’s waist and holding on tightly.
Soon, a strange gust of wind swept through the room, and Zhao Xue’s eyes instantly snapped open.
Seeing that Zhu Xu was sleeping soundly and had not been disturbed, Zhao Xue carefully got out of bed and walked out softly.
“Not bad, bringing the dignified Empress to the mortal realm.”
Outside the inn, “Ling Xue” watched Zhao Xue approach, her lips tightly pursed, a flicker of ferocity in her eyes.
“Zhao Xue, do you think I can’t find you just because you’re not in the Nine Heavens?” At this moment, “Ling Xue” forgot the fear she felt when Zhao Xue had held her life in her hands several times.
“Ling Xue” took a few steps towards Zhao Xue, her tone sharp.
“Don’t worry, even in the mortal realm, I can still make Zhu Xu realize how despicable you are!” Su Dan Novel Network.
Having not obtained the Glazed Heart for so long, “Ling Xue” appeared like a cornered rabbit before Zhao Xue.
Zhao Xue looked at “Ling Xue” before her, demonic energy spilling from her phoenix eyes. The next second, Zhao Xue drew her sword and lunged at “Ling Xue.”
“Ling Xue” was on guard and dodged to the side.
Then Ling Xue also conjured her long whip and lashed out at Zhao Xue.
In an instant, before Ling Xue could get within a foot of Zhao Xue, she was suddenly pressed against a tree by Zhao Xue’s frenzied demonic energy.
“Ling Xue” coughed up a mouthful of blood, her gaze towards Zhao Xue filled with a desperate resolve.
“Heh, Zhao Xue, kill me now if you dare. I’d like to see if you’ll commit suicide or die under Zhu Xu’s flames when she learns the truth!”
As “Ling Xue” spoke, Zhao Xue’s phoenix eyes were filled with ferocity and loss of control.
A moment later, with a bang, the already exhausted “Ling Xue” fell to the ground.
“I will give you the Glazed Heart,” Zhao Xue said, leaving those words behind, and then quickly walked back towards the inn.
Upon returning to the room, Zhao Xue’s footsteps became much lighter.
At this moment, Zhu Xu was facing away from Zhao Xue, maintaining her previous posture, except that what she was holding in her embrace was now a quilt instead of Zhao Xue.
The clear moonlight faintly outlined Zhu Xu’s figure.
Zhao Xue’s gaze caught Zhu Xu’s throat moving slightly. She crept to the bedside, the demonic energy outside her phoenix eyes swirling around.
“Xu Xu.” Zhao Xue’s voice was very soft, and her hand unconsciously reached out towards Zhu Xu.
“Hmm?”
Unexpectedly, Zhu Xu seemed to hear Zhao Xue’s voice. She first responded with a hum, then groggily turned over.
Hearing Zhu Xu’s reply, Zhao Xue froze. The hand that was about to touch Zhu Xu fell into empty air.
“Zhao Xue, why are you here?” Zhu Xu asked hazily. Glancing at the beautiful hand before her, Zhu Xu instinctively grabbed it and placed it on her cheek.
Zhao Xue remained still, her thoughts unknown.
The coldness from Zhao Xue’s hand sent a shiver through Zhu Xu, making her much more awake.
“Zhao Xue, are you cold?” Zhu Xu quickly got up, pulled Zhao Xue onto the bed, and used her own body heat to warm Zhao Xue.
Immortals of the Nine Heavens could not use spiritual energy in the mortal realm. Besides appearing more robust, they were essentially no different from mortals.
“I’m not cold,” Zhao Xue replied gently, embracing Zhu Xu. The demonic energy outside her phoenix eyes gradually disappeared.
At the same time, a kind of uneasy obsession rose within those phoenix eyes.
…
The next morning, Zhao Xue got up and went to a clothing shop to buy some mortal clothes for Zhu Xu. When she returned, she happened to see the same waiter who had brought her food yesterday cleaning tables downstairs.
As soon as Zhao Xue entered, she headed upstairs without stopping.
The waiter’s eyes had not left Zhao Xue since he saw her.
The waiter hesitated for a moment, then immediately called out to Zhao Xue, “Hey, guest, please wait a moment. I have something I want to tell you.”
After the waiter spoke, Zhao Xue’s footsteps did not falter, and she didn’t even spare the waiter a glance.
Watching Zhao Xue’s retreating back, the waiter was quite helpless. However, since he had already called out to Zhao Xue, he didn’t want to give up.
So, the waiter put down his rag and hurried after her.
“Brother, don’t be fooled by that woman! I’ve seen three pairs like you.”
“The first pair, the woman told the man she would share all her savings with him.
The result was that after they spent a night together in this inn, the man woke up to find that his ancestral pipa was gone, along with the woman.”
“The second pair, the woman said she would redeem the man from the brothel.
But after one night, the woman loudly cursed the man as a mere cheap imitation and even found someone on the street to strip the man’s clothes.”
“The third pair, the woman did indeed redeem the man, but it is said that no one saw the man again after that.
It wasn’t until a few years ago that news spread that the man had been imprisoned by the woman and died of depression in bed. It is said that when he was discovered, he was still bound by chains.”
Zhao Xue’s pace was fast, and the waiter couldn’t help but speed up his speech.
However, the waiter’s mouth was dry from talking, but Zhao Xue’s face showed no emotion.
“No, brother, are you listening? These women are unreliable.”
“If you want to take a gamble, I guarantee you won’t lose. If you make money, we’ll split it fifty-fifty. Why are you hanging yourself on this crooked tree?”
“If people find out, you’ll not only be kicked out of the brothel but you’ll also become worthless!”
The waiter looked at Zhao Xue earnestly, speaking with great sincerity.
“Take a gamble? What gamble?”
With a bang, the waiter looked forward and bumped headfirst into Zhu Xu’s scrutinizing gaze.