640: Chapter 640 Domineering

Liu Xuan ultimately did not stay at Xuanyin Pavilion, but instead went to the Qiankun Hall of the Liangyi Palace to find Yin Lizhi and You Ruo to sober up.

Behind Jiang Xingwan's gentle and intellectual exterior lay too many schemes and temptations; even if Liu Xuan intended to take their relationship further, now was not the time.

Besides worrying about Jiang Xingwan uncovering his true roots, Liu Xuan refrained from making a move also because he wanted to test her bottom line.

If the Blood Soul Immortal Brew was truly as precious as she claimed, Liu Xuan wanted to see if she would fly into a rage from shame after losing such a great price for nothing.

In short, Jiang Xingwan's Realm and experience were far too high—to a degree that frightened Liu Xuan. Until his cultivation reached the Late Nascent Soul Stage, flirting with her was fine, but getting physical carried high risks; unless it was a special circumstance, it was best not to do it.

"My, Liu Xuan's, heart is as firm as a rock. What kind of women have I not seen?"

"Mere temptations of beauty are nothing but skeletons to me!"

"Husband~"

While Liu Xuan was lost in thought, You Ruo's cool little hand rested on his left chest, and she asked coquettishly, "Your heartbeat is so fast. Is the alcohol still affecting you?"

On the other side, Yin Lizhi similarly placed a warm, jade-like hand on Liu Xuan's right chest and nodded in agreement, "I feel it too. Husband's heartbeat is still very fast, like a beating drum!"

"Nonsense!"

"I don't even have a heart, so where would a heartbeat come from?"

Yin Lizhi giggled, "Husband, you're the one talking nonsense. Who doesn't have a heart?"

Liu Xuan pulled her warm, fair, jade-like hand to play with, turned his head to look at her, and smiled, "You don't believe me? Do you want me to cut open my chest and show you?"

"I believe you!"

"I believe you, alright!"

Yin Lizhi nodded hurriedly; she knew Liu Xuan was truly capable of doing such a thing.

"You dare to question your husband!" Liu Xuan pulled hard with his hand, causing Yin Lizhi to fall onto him, "Do you know you were wrong?"

Yin Lizhi lifted her neck, her beautiful eyes shimmering with water, and stared provocatively at Liu Xuan, "I wasn't wrong!"

"Very good!"

Just as Liu Xuan was about to lean in, You Ruo suddenly grabbed his arm, lowered her head, and whispered, "I... I wasn't wrong either..."

"Fine, fine, fine!"

"Both of you are provoking me, right?"

"Don't regret it and beg for mercy later!"

... A few days later.

Xuanyin Pavilion.

Jiang Xingwan sat cross-legged on the edge of the Stargazing Terrace. Her eyes looked straight ahead, appearing as if she were overlooking the entire Yin and Yang Island, and yet also as if she were gazing at the distant firmament.

Soon after, a mysterious light shone from the horizon. In the flicker of light, a stunning figure appeared on the Stargazing Terrace.

She wore a pomegranate-red, gold-dusted, wide-sleeved silk dress, with the hem embroidered with intertwined begonias and gilded bees and butterflies. Her figure was tall, her pretty face was like a flower, and she was as flamboyant as a peony.

"Qingyan pays respects to Senior Sister Jiang!" The woman bowed, causing the light on her dress to ripple, making the embroidered begonias, bees, and butterflies seem to come alive.

Jiang Xingwan did not stand up or speak; she just waved her hand casually, signaling for her to find a spot to wait.

Su Qingyan did not mind, taking out a meditation cushion on her own and walking to a spot not far from Jiang Xingwan to sit down.

Not long after, two more stunningly beautiful women appeared on the Stargazing Terrace.

One wore a smoky cyan dress with dark patterns; it was elegant yet not plain, and her temperament was slightly aloof and noble.

The other wore soft pink gauze, exposing half of her fair wrists and bare jade feet, looking extremely bewitching.

"Siya, Yurao, pay respects to Senior Sister Jiang!"

The two women bowed at the same time, and without needing Jiang Xingwan to tell them, they skillfully found positions on the edge of the Stargazing Terrace to sit down.

Thus, Daoist Lord Mortal World Su Qingyan, Daoist Lord Joyous Union Cui Siya, Daoist Lord Caixuan Song Yurao, and Daoist Yin-Yang Jiang Xingwan—the four Daoist Lords of the Joyous Union Sect—were all gathered on the Stargazing Terrace.

Of course! Except for Jiang Xingwan, the other three had arrived as Incarnations of their Dharma Forms, not in their true bodies.

Daoist Lord Caixuan Song Yurao spoke first, smiling as she said, "It's just a small matter. Senior Sister Jiang, you could have just sent someone to notify us; why go to such lengths to mobilize everyone?"

Jiang Xingwan frowned slightly, "This is no small matter, but a major event concerning the survival of our Joyous Union Sect!"

Her eyes shimmered like stars, cold and heartless like a god. She swept a glance over the three of them, one by one, and said indifferently, "This time is different from the past. If anyone dares to ruin my plans, do not blame me for disregarding our ties as fellow sect members!"

Song Yurao's smile froze on her face, then she gave an awkward laugh and probed, "Isn't it just a long-distance Teleportation Array connecting to the Southern Frontier? Senior Sister Jiang, aren't you taking this too seriously?"

Daoist Lord Joyous Union and Daoist Lord Mortal World also showed expressions of confusion; a mere long-distance Teleportation Array shouldn't warrant such an attitude from Jiang Xingwan.

Daoist Lord Mortal World suddenly recalled that some time ago, a Saintess under her had inexplicably urged her to cooperate with the Yin-Yang Branch, and even said a bunch of things that seemed quite silly.

After thinking for a moment, she suddenly asked, "Senior Sister Jiang, you value this so much—could it be because of... Liu Xuan?"

Jiang Xingwan's pupils shrank slightly, and subtle, mysterious runes lit up on the Stargazing Terrace.

"That's right!" Jiang Xingwan's expression returned to calm as she said indifferently, "Liu Xuan is the husband I have chosen. You had best not have any ideas about him, otherwise..."

"Husband?"

"Husband?!!"

The three of them stared at Jiang Xingwan with wide eyes. Their Senior Sister had profound cultivation, and her standards were sky-high; even if the long-missing Sect Master returned, she might not necessarily look at them. How could she have become a Dao Companion with a suddenly appearing Nascent Soul Saint?

Daoist Lord Mortal World Su Qingyan hesitated for a moment before stammering, "Senior Sister Jiang... as far as I know, there is a Saintess under me named Liu Xiaowan, and a Saintess from your Yin-Yang Branch called... I don't know what her name is, but they are both Liu Xuan's Concubines."

Upon hearing this, the two Daoist Lords, Caixuan and Joyous Union, opened their eyes even wider. Such a situation existed?

Who exactly was this Liu Xuan? It was one thing to take two Saintesses as wives, but to actually be favored by Jiang Xingwan!

Jiang Xingwan couldn't be bothered to explain to them and said coldly, "I don't care what you think, and I don't care how you investigate, there is only one thing!"

She did not hold back in releasing a thick killing intent, "During this time, you are not allowed to cause trouble, and you are not allowed to act against my husband!"

"Understood!"

"As you command!"

"Rest assured, Senior Sister, we will all listen to you!"

The three nodded one after another. For so many years, this was the first time they had seen Senior Sister Jiang so serious.

The four of them belonged to the Joyous Union Sect. Although they were not completely united due to different philosophies and interests, they had always stood together when encountering major events.

Jiang Xingwan had the highest cultivation and was also proficient in prophecy and divination; therefore, she was the one who made the decisions whenever major events arose.

After the general tone was set, Jiang Xingwan's expression softened a little, and she began to discuss the issue of profit distribution brought about by the Teleportation Array with the three of them.

Compared to her earlier toughness and overbearing attitude, Jiang Xingwan was very generous regarding the profit distribution, and the conditions she offered basically exceeded the psychological expectations of the three, making the entire negotiation process extremely smooth.