310: Chapter 310 Master, do you also like the Supreme Lord?

High above the Wutong Divine Tree, clouds and mist swirled.

Su Fengyi bit her lower lip tightly, her gaze falling upon the courtyard of the Stargazing Palace below.

Ling Hao sat composed in the center, surrounded by beauties.

She watched as her usually steady and proper lady-in-waiting, Gu Qingyao, actually offered a snack to Ling Hao's lips.

Looking at An Hongxiu's openly intimate posture, the affection revealed in Lan Zhiwei's quiet demeanor, and Yue Qianqian's cheerful figure, an indescribable feeling of stifling oppression clogged her heart, making it difficult for her to breathe.

"Xinglan, tell me, is he really that good?"

Su Fengyi felt irritable inside and turned to Ye Xinglan beside her.

"Look at your four Disciples! Big or small, they all seem like they've been fed a love potion! Now even that girl Qingyao is... Hmph!"

Inside the wide sleeves of Ye Xinglan's deep purple Daoist robe, her small hands curled slightly without her realizing it.

She did not answer Su Fengyi's question, but instead said.

"Ling Hao has agreed."

Agreed?

Su Fengyi's expression changed, a hint of a blush creeping up to her earlobes, and she probed, "Then... when you mentioned it to him, did he not... not ask for any other conditions?"

She avoided Ye Xinglan's gaze and looked into the distance.

Ye Xinglan gently shook her head and said, "He knows that by becoming your Dao Companion, the Wutong Divine Dynasty will naturally come under his rule. Other than that, he did not mention any other conditions regarding you."

It was not related to Su Fengyi, but it was related to her.

Su Fengyi subconsciously glanced again at the scene in the courtyard where Ling Hao was surrounded by everyone, and a thought uncontrollably flashed through her mind.

What if she... fed him? She shuddered violently and spat fiercely in her heart.

Pfft! What are you thinking about!

Su Fengyi took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions, and asked complexly, "Your Disciples all seem to be... don't you care?"

Ye Xinglan was silent for a moment and said, "Their feelings are for them to decide. I will not interfere."

She raised her eyes to look at Su Fengyi, her gaze deep.

"If you truly like him, you must be prepared to compete with them."

Was this said for her Disciples, or for herself?

"What competition? It is impossible for me to like that playboy! This is just a transaction."

Su Fengyi denied.

"Hmm."

Ye Xinglan responded.

"There is not much time left."

"You should set off to see Tushan Bailing of the Jade Fox Clan to discuss exchanging for the remnant root of the Qingqiu Ancient Tree."

"I understand."

Su Fengyi's figure instantly disappeared from the spot. She was afraid that if she stayed for even one more moment, her surging emotions would become uncontrollable.

Wutong City, Qiwu Garden

Inside Qiwu Garden, Spiritual Qi swirled, and exquisite pavilions were nestled among lush greenery, possessing a certain secluded tranquility, as if isolated from the world.

This was the temporary residence of the Jade Fox Clan in Wutong City.

In the courtyard, several Jade Fox Clan women dressed in light gauze dresses were moving about nimbly.

Under a lush Wutong tree, Tushan Baixue tugged on Tushan Hongye's sleeve, looked up with a pure little face, and asked:

"Sister Hongye, when will the Supreme come here again? A-Xue... A-Xue wants to play with the Supreme..."

Her voice grew quieter as she spoke, her face slightly flushed, and her fluffy snow-white fox tail swayed gently.

Tushan Hongye looked at her eyes, and a trace of longing flashed across her pretty face, set off by her red hair, but she was much more mature than Baixue, so she reached out and gently rubbed Baixue's hair, soothing her gently:

"Be good, A-Xue, the Supreme is very busy right now and has to help Her Majesty the Empress do very important things. Once the big matters on Her Majesty's side are finished, perhaps..."

Before she could finish speaking, she caught a glimpse of a figure appearing at the garden gate out of the corner of her eye, her expression turned serious, and she immediately pulled Baixue and whispered, "Her Majesty the Empress is here!"

Su Fengyi stepped into the garden and, led by Tushan Hongye, went straight to the main hall.

Tushan Bailing had already heard the news and came out to meet her. Today, she had changed into a simple and elegant moon-white cloud-patterned palace dress, which had less of the allure from the ruins and more solemnity.

"Her Majesty the Empress has come in person; Bailing failed to welcome you properly."

"Clan Chief Bailing, there is no need for such formalities."

Su Fengyi sat in the main seat and got straight to the point, "I have come for the remnant root of the Qingqiu Ancient Tree. I am willing to exchange it with your clan for a bottle of ten-thousand-year Charm Flower Spirit Marrow, plus ten stalks of Moon Essence Dew Grass that can help the Fox Clan's Bloodline Awakening."

Upon hearing this, Tushan Bailing's eyes flickered, and she pondered slightly. She naturally knew the preciousness of these treasures, especially the significance of the Moon Essence Dew Grass to the Fox Clan.

The Jade Fox Clan had now attached themselves to Ling Hao, and it was only right to be on good terms with this ally, the Wutong Divine Dynasty.

More importantly, Tushan Bailing glanced at the graceful and luxurious Su Fengyi; she... probably would inevitably also... with the Supreme.

Moreover, if the remnant root of the Qingqiu Ancient Tree did not have a life-giving divine object, it could not be revitalized, so it was better to put it to good use.

"Bailing understands what Your Majesty seeks."

Tushan Bailing finally nodded and said sincerely, "The remnant root of the Qingqiu Ancient Tree truly has no great use for our clan anymore. If we can help Your Majesty with this minor object, it is our Jade Fox Clan's good fortune. Regarding this matter, I, Bailing, on behalf of the Jade Fox Clan, agree."

The transaction was reached, and Su Fengyi felt slightly relieved. Looking at the satisfaction between Tushan Bailing's brows, and then thinking of all that had happened between her and Ling Hao in the ruins, as well as the attitude of the entire Jade Fox Clan.

"Clan Chief Bailing, you... you chose to follow Ling Hao and give your heart to him, are you truly... without regrets?"

Tushan Bailing was slightly startled, then smiled, "No regrets."

She seemed to see through Su Fengyi's inner conflict and sighed.

"Your Majesty the Empress, as a Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Venerable, you should understand better than I do that in this turbulent world, some Opportunities, once missed, become... regrets. And..."

Tushan Bailing seemed to inadvertently brush over a Jade Fox ornament on the table, pointing out meaningfully: "The women of my Jade Fox Clan never drag their feet in doing things. If we truly meet someone we like, someone worth entrusting ourselves to, someone who can light up the path ahead, we will never sit idly by, waiting in vain for that illusory Opportunity to descend. Taking the initiative... is the only way to grasp a glimmer of life."

Tushan Bailing's words landed on Su Fengyi's heart, leaving her speechless for a long time.

Time passed quietly, and night once again shrouded the earth.

When all was silent and the bright moon hung high, Su Fengyi took a deep breath. Her figure first entered the main hall of the Stargazing Palace, then came out, and flashed to the door of the side hall.

She looked at the tightly closed door of the side hall and transmitted her voice: "Supreme... could you... accompany me for a night stroll?"

Inside the hall, a smile curled on Ling Hao's lips.

It was here. According to Ye Xinglan's hint, if he didn't go, it would be equivalent to a refusal. But... why would he refuse?

"Yes!"

Su Fengyi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will wait for you under the Wutong Divine Tree."

Su Fengyi's figure disappeared, and Ling Hao appeared on the glazed tile roof of the main hall of the Stargazing Palace.

His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of Restrictions, casting toward the depths of the dimly lit main hall below.

Inside the main hall of the Stargazing Palace, the sitting Ye Xinglan seemed to sense something and slowly raised her head.

Two gazes, separated by space, silently met in the cold moonlight.

Ye Xinglan watched Ling Hao's figure gradually blend into the night, finally disappearing, and sighed softly.

"Cough, cough..."

A trace of fishy sweetness surged into her throat. She spread out her small, fair hands, and in her palm was a small pool of blood. She frowned slightly, a flash of doubt in her eyes.

"The backlash of the Heavenly Secrets... seems to have weakened?"

"Did it start after... being with him...?"

"...Is it because of the Physique?"

"Revered Master!"

A clear call interrupted her deep thought. An Hongxiu strode in. She had originally wanted to go to the side hall to find Ling Hao, but discovered that the place was empty, so she had come to the main hall.

"Revered Master, have you seen the Supreme?"

Ye Xinglan collected her thoughts, looked at her heroic eldest Disciple, and said with a deep gaze, "He went on a night stroll with Her Majesty."

She paused and added, "It was Her Majesty who personally invited him."

Upon hearing this, a flash of realization crossed An Hongxiu's eyes. She was straightforward in temperament, but not dull.

She nodded thoughtfully and said, "So that's it... Her Majesty, is she also enamored with the Supreme?"

"Probably!"

An Hongxiu's face showed a knowing expression, and she laughed heartily, "The Supreme is so brilliant and stunning, like the scorching sun shining on the world; it is only reasonable for Her Majesty to be enamored with him."

She looked at her Revered Master and asked curiously, "By the way, Revered Master, what about you? Do you also like the Supreme?"

Ye Xinglan: "..."