190: Turn into spring water

Su Qingjue curled her lips, her expression overflowing with charm.

"This broken place, it's not like I haven't been here before. We even fought here back in the day, have you forgotten?"

Chu Yuehua: "..."

Su Qingjue changed the subject, her smile fading slightly as she turned serious: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"I came this time to ask, that half-stalk of Dao-Integration Flower we snatched together at the Imperial Tomb last time, did you… use it?"

"It has long been refined."

Chu Yuehua answered with extreme brevity.

"Oh?"

A trace of regret flashed through Su Qingjue's eyes.

"That is a pity."

"I had originally thought that if you still had it, perhaps we could cooperate once more… Since you've used it, then so be it."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuehua cast a faint, sideways glance at her.

"If you came here only to spout such nonsense, you may leave now."

"Tsk, you really are a piece of cold ice that can't be warmed."

Su Qingjue shook her head, yet her gaze drifted with hidden meaning toward Qin Wushang at the core of the array below.

Her red lips curled into an ambiguous arc.

"Being so cold-hearted and detached, I really don't know what kind of Divine Ability or tactic that little fellow down there used to make you, this eternal block of black ice… turn into spring water~"

"You!"

Chu Yuehua's breath hitched, and two faint blushes uncontrollably rose upon her stunningly beautiful cheeks.

"Shameless! Who is your sister?"

"I am older than you!"

"If you dare to spout such nonsense and spread Spreading rumors and misleading the public here again, don't blame me for not showing you respect and suppressing you right here!"

"Oh my, so fierce, little sister is so fierce~"

Su Qingjue patted her towering chest, putting on a show of being frightened, though her eyes remained mischievous.

"But little sister, you say you are older than me… are you sure? Why don't we compare? Shall we let the Little Man judge?"

As she spoke, she deliberately puffed out her proud, weapon-like bosom. The trembling arc and astonishing scale, wrapped in a tight red dress, were nearly bursting through the fabric, creating a highly impactful contrast.

Chu Yuehua: "..."

Looking at Su Qingjue's deliberate display, then feeling her own chest—which was full but undeniably a size smaller—she felt a breath of air stuck in her throat, nearly failing to maintain her Empress's poise.

She realized that in bickering and in this regard, she not only couldn't beat that shameless Rebellious Disciple…

It seemed that in front of this shameless Demoness, she couldn't gain any advantage either.

She simply let out a cold snort, turned her head away, and ignored her, though the cold air around her grew increasingly biting.

Seeing her like this, Su Qingjue immediately reined it in!

If she teased her any further, this ice beauty might really draw her sword and debate the Dao with her.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

She waved her hand, her tone becoming slightly more serious.

"I came here this time mainly because of the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm!"

"How about it, little sister Chu, are you interested in cooperating?"

Chu Yuehua turned her head, looking at her with cold eyes, noncommittal.

Su Qingjue continued: "When I explored the Secret Realm in the past, I discovered a very strange, hidden area that seemed related to the legends of the Immortals."

"I possess a secret technique that can split off a completely independent Clone, which is perfect for this trip."

"If you are willing to self-sever a portion of your cultivation, we could work together. In that hidden area, perhaps… we might actually find a glimmer of Opportunity for Immortality, and who knows, maybe even prove the Dao to become an Immortal."

An Immortal!

This was undoubtedly extremely tempting!

Even more maddening than becoming an Emperor!

Hearing this, Chu Yuehua's brows furrowed slightly again, and she fell into deep thought.

Immortals are ethereal; how many brilliant and talented people throughout history have followed one after another, only to end up as background characters in legends.

To self-sever one's cultivation for this illusory possibility—the price was too high, and it wasn't worth it.

A moment later, she slowly shook her head.

"Not interested."

Su Qingjue raised an eyebrow: "Are you afraid?"

"It is not fear."

Chu Yuehua cast her gaze toward the distant sea of clouds, her voice sounding distant.

"The immortal path is vast and hazy; it is nothing more than a reflection of flowers in a mirror."

"To damage my own Dao foundation for an uncertain Opportunity is too foolish and not worth it."

The Ancient Desolate Secret Realm restricts age and bone age, so her true body naturally cannot enter.

If she wanted to go along, she would either have to Cultivate a special, independently existing Clone like Su Qingjue, or use a secret technique to temporarily self-sever her cultivation and reverse her life force.

The cost was too great!

She was currently pregnant, and her Origin could not afford any deficiencies, let alone taking such a risky move.

"Is that so?"

Su Qingjue's charming eyes narrowed slightly, and dark red demonic patterns flashed deep within her pupils.

She attempted to probe the reality within Chu Yuehua's body.

However, several layers of cold, moonlit Restrictions instantly lit up on Chu Yuehua's body, and profound Imperial Might patterns swirled, firmly blocking her probe from the outside.

A flash of surprise crossed Su Qingjue's eyes, and that playful, charming smile reappeared on her face.

"Tsk tsk, no wonder… little sister Chu, you actually have two layers of such powerful Restrictions on you…"

"It seems the problem within you is even more troublesome than I imagined~"

She leaned in closer and lowered her voice.

"Good little sister, if there is some difficulty, why not say it out loud? Perhaps… big sister here can help you~"

Chu Yuehua's eyes suddenly turned cold, and her Imperial Might crashed down.

"My affairs have nothing to do with you!"

Her secret, especially the child in her womb, must never be known by anyone.

Especially not this Demoness, whose motives were hard to fathom and who had deep entanglements with Qin Wushang in his past life!

"If you won't say it, then don't, why be so fierce~"

Su Qingjue didn't mind the impact of the Imperial Might and merely patted her towering chest gently.

She cast a reproachful glance at Chu Yuehua and continued.

"The little fellow down below is still better; he looks so obedient~"

As she spoke, she cast her gaze toward Qin Wushang.