Chapter 154
Chapter 154: The Feeling of Death at the Doorstep
Ye Qing Zi smiled gracefully, “Of course, but Daoist Shi was quite generous earlier, gifting Miss Yao a Plum Bone Snow Bracelet. I wonder what surprise she’ll have prepared for her junior sister now.”
After leaving the banquet, Shi Zi Chu probably went to find the clan chief. She didn’t believe Shi Zi Chu had anything to surprise her with!
Pei Luo Xiu suddenly stepping forward to obstruct Ye Su Zhu—she couldn’t help but wonder who had tipped them off. With this thought, a trace of contempt flickered in Ye Qing Zi’s eyes.
If Shi Zi Chu’s surprise wasn’t something of half-immortal rank, it would mean Shi Zi Chu didn’t care about her junior sister at all. But how rare are half-immortal rank magical artifacts?
She didn’t believe Shi Zi Chu would still have something like that.
Looking at Ye Qing Zi, who effortlessly lifted Shi Zi Chu with a single sentence, Pei Luo Xiu’s voice was calm: “Elder Ye is so curious, why not come along and see for yourself?”
Ye Su Zhu glanced at Ye Qing Zi and spoke directly, “No matter what Senior Sister has prepared, I will like it.”
“So Junior Sister really likes Daoist Shi?” Ye Qing Zi chuckled lightly, “It seems Daoist Shi values you greatly, which is why she prepared such a surprise for you.”
Seeing the hidden traps in Ye Qing Zi’s words, Pei Luo Xiu felt a wave of disgust.
Pei Luo Xiu may not have a deep foundation, but Meng Xi Yu and Jiang Wan Sheng certainly did! They had their own half-immortal rank items.
And so, when Ye Su Zhu opened the box to reveal the half-immortal rank magical artifact, Ye Qing Zi’s previously calm expression shifted slightly, her composure faltering.
Pei Luo Xiu noticed every detail, a mocking smile curling inside.
Ye Su Zhu blinked in surprise, then quickly closed the box, speaking, “This is too precious. I must return it to Senior Sister!”
Ye Qing Zi, playing the role of the wise older sister, said, “I heard Daoist Shi was weak from drinking and has gone back to Vigilance Peak. We just happen to be visiting Vigilance Peak, so Su Zhu, you can return the artifact to her.”
Vigilance Peak.
Meng Xi Yu and Jiang Wan Sheng didn’t have access to the restrictions, but Xing Lan did!
In the blink of an eye, Xing Lan teleported them to the front door of Shi Zi Chu’s residence.
“Knock, knock, knock.”
He raised his hand and knocked on the gate. “Jiu Jiu.”
“Come in.”
Upon receiving Shi Zi Chu’s permission, Xing Lan pushed open the door and saw Shi Zi Chu standing in the yard, her clothes neat, her expression calm, though her long hair hung loosely over her chest, not yet brushed back.
Noticing someone else’s presence, her deep gaze shifted beyond Shi Zi Chu to the closed door of the house.
Seeing Xing Lan’s determined look, Shi Zi Chu spoke first, “Clan Chief Ye has been struck by the love gu.”
Xing Lan withdrew his gaze and looked at her, “The gu venom is almost neutralized. Clan Chief Ye is inside, resting and recuperating.”
As she spoke, Shi Zi Chu tilted her head, peering past Xing Lan toward the two outside.
Meng Xi Yu and Jiang Wan Sheng were allowed inside only after the signal was given.
“No trouble?” Meng Xi Yu asked coldly, “Chu Zhi Rou suddenly came to say that you and Clan Chief Ye were struck by Ye Qing Zi’s love gu.”
Shi Zi Chu chuckled softly, “Clan Chief Ye was indeed affected, but I’m fine.”
Meng Xi Yu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Wan Sheng suddenly stepped forward, his fingers brushing against the hair hanging in Shi Zi Chu’s chest.
Just as he was about to push it back, Shi Zi Chu swiftly caught his wrist, her gentle voice tinged with confusion, “Sheng Sheng?”
Jiang Wan Sheng stared at her unflinchingly.
“Someone’s coming,” Xing Lan’s indifferent voice rang out.
Jiang Wan Sheng’s eyes glinted with a sharp, fierce light, as if angered.
Shi Zi Chu gently patted his arm, then turned to look outside the yard.
Moments later, Ye Su Zhu, accompanied by Ye Qing Zi and others, appeared in her line of sight.
Ye Qing Zi froze for a moment upon seeing Shi Zi Chu, her eyes wide in disbelief.
How could this be?!
Clan Chief Ye had indeed been struck by the love gu, but how was Shi Zi Chu so unaffected?
“Junior Sister, you might not know this, but outsiders aren’t allowed to step onto Vigilance Peak,” Shi Zi Chu said softly.
Ye Su Zhu, shocked, replied, “I truly didn’t know of this rule.”
As she spoke, she made a respectful gesture to Xing Lan, “Please forgive me, Master!”
“Consider it a first-time mistake,” Xing Lan’s cold voice responded.
Without hesitation, he ordered that everyone except Ye Su Zhu and Pei Luo Xiu be thrown out.
The group that had been thrown out of Rising Succession Peak stood there, exchanging awkward glances, feeling somewhat humiliated.
Ye Qing Zi turned away from the stunning view of Rising Succession Peak, her eyes darkening with an undeniable malice.
It would have been one thing if she had failed! But to be humiliated like this!
Thinking she would also be thrown out, Pei Luo Xiu regained her composure and quickly ran towards Shi Zi Chu, calling, “Big Sister Shi!”
“It’s fine,” Shi Zi Chu replied with a soft smile.
Ye Su Zhu, noticing the situation, finally understood.
Curiously, Shi Zi Chu asked, “Junior Sister, what’s with the box you’re holding?”
Ye Su Zhu opened the box intentionally and passed it to Shi Zi Chu. “The surprise Senior Sister gave me is too precious. I cannot accept it.”
Shi Zi Chu glanced at the magical artifact inside the box before turning her gaze to Meng Xi Yu.
Wasn’t this A’Yu’s item?
Upon realizing this, Ye Su Zhu instantly understood.
After obtaining Shi Zi Chu’s permission, Pei Luo Xiu succinctly explained the situation.
Ye Su Zhu made a mental note to mark Ye Qing Zi as an enemy.
Xing Lan, with his calm, deep gaze, observed Shi Zi Chu.
Once Pei Luo Xiu finished, he spoke in a low, detached voice, “A senseless disaster.”
Shi Zi Chu wore an expression of mock sadness.
Xing Lan sneered disdainfully. “Ye He Qi’s methods are ruthless. He killed his father to take the clan chief’s seat, and after taking power, he killed all his siblings to secure his position. Many of the clan’s elders are displeased with this. Now, suddenly, a great ascension Ye Chi Wei emerges, and the elders too fearful of Ye He Qi will start scheming. But they shouldn’t involve these machinations with Jiu Jiu.”
“I heard Ye Qing Zi’s father is a great ascension peak expert,” Shi Zi Chu murmured, her lips curling slightly, “I think I’ve gotten Master into trouble.”
Xing Lan snorted in contempt. “Just a half-step tribulation crossing.”
Xing Lan spoke again, “Once Ye He Qi has recovered, tell him to come to the main peak to see me.”
Shi Zi Chu nodded.
Xing Lan turned and left, taking some unnecessary people along.
Ye Su Zhu and Pei Luo Xiu stayed behind, exchanging a few words before leaving wisely.
Once the gate was closed, Shi Zi Chu sighed in relief.
She pulled the Xue Gu from her spatial storage ring, cradling the fluffy creature in her arms as she playfully petted it.
The Xue Gu exposed its soft belly, purring contentedly.
While Shi Zi Chu happily stroked the creature, Ye He Qi emerged from the house.
The golden hook phoenix butterfly perched on his hand, then flew toward Shi Zi Chu and settled in her hair.
“Let’s settle the score,” Ye He Qi said, hesitating to meet Shi Zi Chu’s gaze.
Once his rationality returned, he trapped Shi Zi Chu in his embrace, his actions intimate and unrestrained.
In that moment, he felt like he never wanted to wake up, or perhaps, never live again.
Soon after, Shi Zi Chu urged him to enter the house.
Just as he stepped inside, Venerable Xing Lan arrived.
And now, here they were.
“It was my disrespect to Daoist Shi,” Ye He Qi’s voice was gentle, filled with sincere apology.
Shi Zi Chu sat on a bench, holding the Xue Gu in her arms, watching Ye He Qi’s awkward posture with an amused glint.
What had she said? Ye He Qi would certainly regret this once he regained his senses!
Seeing the man standing there, Shi Zi Chu spoke, “Come, sit and talk.”
Hearing her words like a pardon, Ye He Qi hesitated before walking over to sit down.
Looking at his restrained figure, Shi Zi Chu extended her wrist toward him, “Clan Chief Ye, care to take a look at your masterpiece?”
The pale, flawless skin of her wrist was covered in bruising bite marks—seductive and ambiguous.
Ye He Qi closed his eyes.
He had a feeling of death looming right at his doorstep!