311: Chapter 311 Pine Flower Appears with a Heavenly Demon

The bright moon hung high, casting its clear radiance.

Beneath the Wutong Divine Tree, Su Fengyi stood quietly. She was dressed in vermilion and gold Phoenix palace robes, gazing toward the brightly lit Wutong City in the distance.

A breeze swept by, and Ling Hao's figure appeared silently beside her. He stood shoulder to shoulder with her, also looking at the dazzling lights.

"What are you looking at?"

Su Fengyi composed herself, glanced at Ling Hao, and quickly looked away.

"Nothing, just looking at the lights of ten thousand homes."

"In that case, why don't we... go down and have a look? The night view of Wutong City must have a unique charm."

Thinking that the two lacked opportunities for private time, Ling Hao felt it would be good to create a relaxed atmosphere first.

Su Fengyi was slightly stunned, then nodded gently.

Two figures merged into the night like streaks of light, and when they reappeared in a secluded alley in Wutong City, they had already changed their appearances.

Ling Hao transformed into a scholarly Young Master in green robes, while Su Fengyi became a refined Young Miss in a simple, elegant dress.

There was no other way; their original appearances were simply too conspicuous.

They merged into the crowd, feeling the hustle and bustle of the city and the scent of human life.

Stalls lined both sides of the street, and shouts of vendors rose one after another.

Not long after, a commotion drew their attention. A young Cultivator, dressed in flashy clothes and looking arrogant, passed by a stall, grabbed a few medicinal herbs with thin Spiritual Qi from the stall, and continued walking.

The old man stomped his feet in anxiety: "Immortal Revered Master! Immortal Revered Master! This is a small business, you can't do this..."

"Noisy!"

The young Cultivator looked impatient. "It's just a few Mortal herbs, what are they worth? This Young Master taking them is giving you Face!"

Several followers dressed in the same way around him also burst into laughter.

Nearby, some Cultivators whispered.

"Heh, this is probably a government official's son who just transferred from a lower province, right?"

"Exactly. Used to being overbearing in the provinces, he thought he could do the same in the capital? This is Wutong City! Under the Wutong Divine Tree!"

"Exactly, the Wutong Guards enforce the law strictly, especially for Cultivators, the rules are even stricter!"

As soon as the words fell, a team of elite Wutong Guards arrived quickly.

The female captain leading them, dressed in combat gear, scanned the scene with eyes like lightning and said coldly:

"Who dares to bully the weak and rob by force in Wutong City?"

The young Cultivator initially wanted to argue and bring up his family background.

"My father is Zhang Erhe, he is..."

But he was rudely interrupted by the Wutong Guard captain.

"When a Cultivator breaks the law, they are punished the same as a commoner! What does your father have to do with it? Take him away! Deal with him according to the law; a Cultivator bullying a Mortal is an even graver crime!"

The young Cultivator's Face turned pale instantly. As two Wutong Guards twisted his arms, he still shouted unwillingly:

"I only took some worthless things! You dare to arrest me? My father is..."

His voice was soon drowned out by the discussions of the crowd.

After finishing the processing, the Wutong Guard captain turned to a woman in light green feathered robes not far away, bowed respectfully, and reported in a low voice.

The woman nodded slightly and said helplessly:

"You handle it impartially; I'm just taking a walk. And you don't need to follow me anymore."

This woman in light green feathered robes was none other than Gu Qingyao.

Since feeding Ling Hao that day, she had been on pins and needles, afraid that Her Majesty the Empress would suddenly summon her for a reprimand. She came out to clear her head due to her frustration, but forgot to change her appearance and clothes, resulting in being recognized by the patrolling Wutong Guards.

Just as she was about to leave, her gaze inadvertently swept over a man and woman in the crowd.

Although they had changed their appearances, she was too familiar with Her Majesty the Empress's unique aura! And the aura of the man beside her...

Gu Qingyao's heart jumped. Wasn't that the aura she felt when she had to feed him at close range last time?!

Your Majesty... and the Supreme... are strolling in the night market?!

Gu Qingyao felt her mind go blank. She subconsciously turned her Face away and chanted in her heart.

"Can't see me, can't see me, can't see me..."

Ling Hao and Su Fengyi's gazes still cast over, lingered on her for a moment, nodded slightly, and then quickly moved away, as if they had just seen an ordinary acquaintance.

Su Fengyi withdrew her gaze, looked at Ling Hao, and probed:

"What do you think of the Wutong Guards' handling of this?"

Ling Hao watched the back of the Wutong Guards taking the man away and nodded:

"Very good. Cultivators possess power; if they are not constrained, Mortals are like ants. It is a wise move for the Wutong Divine Dynasty to clarify the laws and severely punish Cultivators for bullying Mortals."

He paused and continued,

"Actually, when I conceived the Tianyuan Immortal Dynasty on the Cangwu Yuji Platform, I held similar thoughts. Cultivators enjoy more resources and convenience, so correspondingly, the legal constraints should be stricter, especially regarding matters involving Mortals."

"For example, strictly prohibiting Cultivators from using magic to interfere with normal business competition, and not allowing the use of magic power to force buying and selling."

Su Fengyi looked at Ling Hao with surprise. Under the moonlight, her eyes were bright.

She did not expect that this Supreme with heaven-reaching cultivation would care so much about Mortal laws, and his philosophy even coincided with her way of governing.

Seeing her expression, Ling Hao said half-jokingly:

"Speaking of which, my Tianyuan Immortal Dynasty is still missing a helmsman. Since our governing philosophies are so compatible, why don't you be the Emperor?"

Su Fengyi shook her head immediately:

"The Wutong Divine Dynasty still needs me to maintain it; I am unable to divide myself."

But in her heart, she thought, 'You guy, you think quite beautifully.'

Ling Hao touched his chin and said thoughtfully:

"Then... shall I let my Moonshadow Sect Disciple come to your Wutong Divine Dynasty to learn? Learn how to govern? Or..."

A mischievous smile curled his lips,

"I'll poach people directly? If I can't poach you, this Wutong Divine Tree, then I'll poach that green bamboo beside you? I think your female official Gu Qingyao is quite good, hehe!"

Su Fengyi glared at him irritably, then glanced at Gu Qingyao who was following behind.

Gu Qingyao wanted to cry. Is being talented a mistake too? A disaster from out of the blue!

The rest of the time, the two mingled in the bustling crowd, truly like an ordinary couple.

They stopped at a dough figurine stall, watching the craftsman's fingers fly, kneading vivid little Phoenixes; at a fragrant candied chestnut stall, Ling Hao bought a bag and naturally peeled one to hand to Su Fengyi.

Passing by a riddle-guessing stall, they were mistaken for newlyweds by the enthusiastic vendor and were forced to accept two exquisite lanterns; in front of a small stall selling rouge and powder, the proprietress even teased them with a smile.

"The young lady is so beautiful, the husband has good fortune! Buy a box of the newly arrived jade Face powder, and I guarantee your husband will like it even more!"

Su Fengyi's cheeks felt a little hot, and she didn't refute it for a moment.

The night grew deeper, and the atmosphere became more subtle. Walking in front of a clothing store named "Nishang Pavilion," the clever embroiderer at the door saw that the two had an extraordinary bearing.

Although they had changed their appearances, their temperament was hard to hide. Seeing that the man was very attentive to the woman, she enthusiastically greeted them:

"Young Master, Young Miss! Our shop has a new batch of Cloud Brocade and Su Embroidery ready-to-wear clothes, with novel styles. With the Young Miss's demeanor, wearing them would surely make you look like a Fairy from the Nine Heavens! Please come in and take a look? It would be a pity to miss it!"

She said this and invited them inside.

Su Fengyi wanted to refuse, but Ling Hao smiled and agreed: "Very well, let's go in and take a look."

He naturally took Su Fengyi's hand and pulled her in. Su Fengyi struggled a bit but couldn't break free, and fearing that too much movement would attract more attention, she had to go along with him.

The shop was filled with dazzling items.

Under Ling Hao's smiling gaze and the embroiderer's glib recommendations, Su Fengyi finally chose a set of elegant moon-white flowing cloud wide-sleeved long dress.

The hem of the skirt was embroidered with faint Wutong leaf patterns in silver thread. As she moved, it flowed like water, revealing nobility amidst the coldness.

After changing, she walked out from behind the fitting screen. The moonlight shone through the window onto her, as if plating a soft glow over her.

She looked at Ling Hao somewhat uncomfortably and asked softly: "...How is it?"

A flash of amazement passed through Ling Hao's eyes, and he praised sincerely:

"Like a lotus rising from clear water, naturally without decoration. A Fairy descending to the Mortal world, nothing more."

A hint of sweetness instantly welled up in Su Fengyi's heart.

Being misunderstood and praised all the way, coupled with Ling Hao's sincere compliment at this moment, she actually drifted into this illusion of being a "couple," and even had a thought.

He has many Dao Companions, if she could occupy one day out of the three hundred and sixty-five days a year, it seems... not bad?

The two left Nishang Pavilion, preparing to return to the Wutong Divine Tree.

Just as they reached a secluded spot at the city gate, an anxious voice sounded from behind: "Your Majesty!"

The two turned back and saw Gu Qingyao following them, her Face full of embarrassment and anxiety.

Su Fengyi was in a good mood at the moment, preparing to go back to continue the big matter of the Wutong Divine Tree. Being interrupted suddenly, she looked at her expressionlessly.

Gu Qingyao felt her scalp tingle under her gaze.

It's over, it's over, I definitely interrupted Her Majesty's leisure and was hated again!

But shouldn't you, Your Majesty, hate the Supreme? Why are you shopping together?

What the hell is going on! She forced herself to calm down and reported quickly:

"Your Majesty, an urgent report from Songhua County! A space crack has suddenly appeared at the bottom of the Songhua River, and a Heaven Demon at the Undergoing Tribulation stage has appeared!"

Su Fengyi's expression changed drastically.

Songhua County is remote, and the highest cultivation in the county is only Soul Transformation. How can they resist an Undergoing Tribulation Heaven Demon?!

Upon hearing this, Ling Hao's brow also furrowed instantly, and he said in a deep voice: "I remember... Shui Wanqing seems to have gone to Songhua County to find her niece?"

Gu Qingyao nodded quickly:

"Yes! Elder Shui seems to have used the power of some heavy treasure to temporarily resist the Heaven Demon, but... the situation is critical, and I'm afraid she won't be able to hold on for long!"

"Revered Master! Revered Master!"

Ling Hao looked up at the sound and saw Chi Wanhe and Ye Xinglan flying over.