Yasong Xuan.
Threads of melodious sounds of the zither floated in the air, ethereal and elusive.
Looking into the distance, the two-story pavilion of Yasong Xuan was adorned with brilliant lights, casting indistinct shadows.
"Sir, Tea Jin is currently playing the zither for a very esteemed guest. If you were to go there recklessly, it may bring trouble upon you."
At this point, Lady Fang Xiu's face revealed a struggling expression as she whispered, "Could you allow me to go and inform them?"
Su Yi released his right hand that was holding Lady Fang Xiu's fragrant shoulder and said, "No need to trouble yourself, I will go on my own."
Saying that, he proceeded straight towards Yasong Xuan.
Having escaped from Su Yi's clutches, Lady Fang Xiu let out a sigh of relief, but when she saw Su Yi's actions, she immediately became anxious and hurriedly followed after him.
"Sir, you can't barge in here!"
Lady Fang Xiu lowered her voice, anxious, and said, "I won't hide it from you, it's the father of Young Master Yuan who has come. We dare not disturb the enjoyment of that esteemed person... Ah..."
Seeing that Su Yi ignored her, Lady Fang Xiu gritted her teeth in anger, her almond-shaped eyes filled with annoyance.
"We must explain clearly to that esteemed person. It's this guy who insists on seeing Tea Jin. We must not let this trouble implicate the Wave-Tossing Sands."
Taking a deep breath, Lady Fang Xiu steadied her mind and chased after him.
Outside the gate of the two-story pavilion, four figures with powerful auras stood guard, each exuding an imposing presence.
When they saw Su Yi approaching, the four of them were momentarily stunned, showing surprise on their faces.
Seeing this, Lady Fang Xiu hurriedly explained to catch up, "Gentlemen, this young man heard that Miss Tea Jin is here and insisted on coming to see her. I couldn't dissuade him..."
Just as she said that, an incredible scene unfolded—
Those four figures stationed outside the door actually bowed in unison to the young man in the green robe:
"We pay our respects to Young Master Su!"
Lady Fang Xiu's red lips trembled, her beautiful eyes widened, "?!?!"
"So it's you guys."
Su Yi frowned slightly, "So, the esteemed person in this pavilion is Zhou Zhili, right?"
These four individuals in front of him were Zhou Zhili's close personal attendants, with Zhang Duo as their leader.
"Indeed."
Zhang Duo nodded, feeling a bit dazed. He couldn't believe that someone as prominent as Su Yi would appear in a place like this.
Su Yi didn't say anything more and pushed open the door.
Naturally, Zhang Duo and the others didn't dare to stop him.
Even someone revered like the Sixth Prince was treated with utmost respect, so how could they dare to stop Su Yi?
Lady Fang Xiu was filled with astonishment and doubt. Who exactly was this young man in the green robe?
Driven by curiosity or perhaps other emotions, she subconsciously followed him inside.
In the spacious and elegant hall, Zhou Zhili, wearing a jade gown, rested his head on the chest of a young woman, lazily reclining there.
On one side, a beautiful maid was preparing tea and pouring wine.
Not far away, Tea Jin wore an elegant long dress, with a cloud-like hairstyle, exuding a graceful and enchanting beauty.
With delicate jade hands, she gently plucked, twisted, stroked, and
The melodious sound of the zither ceased abruptly as the door was pushed open, disrupting the previously enchanting atmosphere.
Zhou Zhili furrowed his brows, a touch of anger appearing on his face.
When he saw the figure that had barged in, his fingers trembled, causing the wine to spill as he instinctively sat up in astonishment, exclaiming, "Su... Su Yi?"
The young woman beside him frowned, showing a hint of pain. It turned out that when Zhou Zhili straightened his body, his large hand pressed against her **.
However, she forced herself not to make a sound.
"You certainly know how to enjoy yourself."
Su Yi glanced over the hall calmly and spoke indifferently.
Zhou Zhili quickly stood up, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I also stole some leisure time and came here to relax. I apologize for any inconvenience caused to you, sir."
"I've seen Young Master Su."
Not far away, Tea Jin stood up and saluted. A trace of panic flashed across her brows, and her beautiful eyes faintly revealed a sense of vigilance and caution.
Even she hadn't expected that Su Yi would find his way here.
Witnessing this scene, Lady Fang Xiu, who had followed along, felt her mouth dry and her scalp tingling. She had already guessed that the young man in the green robe was not ordinary.
But she had never expected that even this immensely noble figure from Yujing City would appear somewhat constrained and nervous in his presence!
What surprised her even more was that Tea Jin seemed to recognize him as well...
"You all can leave first. I want to have a good talk with Miss Tea Jin."
Su Yi's expression remained calm.
Zhou Zhili keenly sensed that something was amiss and immediately waved his hand, saying, "You all can leave. Without my orders, no one is allowed to enter."
The eight stunning beauties in the hall, along with the serving maids, quickly lowered their heads and saluted before hastily leaving.
Even Lady Fang Xiu didn't dare to linger and turned to leave.
"You can leave too."
Su Yi glanced at Zhou Zhili.
Zhou Zhili was momentarily stunned but quickly smiled and said, "Then I won't disturb Young Master Su and Miss Tea Jin."
With that, he turned and left in an elegant manner.
He didn't spare another glance at Tea Jin throughout the entire encounter.
It was rather heartless, considering that he had previously been infatuated with her beauty and captivated by her zither skills.
However, as soon as he sensed that something was amiss, he immediately left without any hesitation.
"Is Young Master here to seek retribution?"
With no outsiders present, Tea Jin no longer concealed anything. Her expression was cold and calm, devoid of any trace of coquettishness.
"Early this morning, someone attacked me with a talisman sword treasure. You know very well who the assailant is."
Su Yi's expression remained flat. "Bring him out or tell me where he is. If you do, I won't trouble you. Otherwise, I guarantee you won't find a way to survive, nor will you find a way to die."
Tea Jin's countenance changed as she took a deep breath, her expression remaining calm. "Young Master, you get straight to the point. So, I'll be frank as well. My senior brother left earlier today, and if nothing unexpected happens, he should already be outside Gunzhou."
"Escaped?"
Su Yi furrowed his brow slightly.
He hadn't expected someone who could wield talisman sword treasures to be so cowardly.
Tea Jin's eyes revealed complexity as she sighed softly, speaking in a low voice. "Even such a treasure couldn't harm you, let alone me. If it were me, I'm afraid I would have made the same decision."
Su Yi asked, "Why didn't you escape?"
Tea Jin's rosy lips twitched slightly, helpless as she said, "I had already packed my belongings, ready to leave. But unexpectedly, Sixth Prince found me before I could leave. If I were to leave regardless, all my previous efforts would have been in vain."
She paused and smiled bitterly. "Besides, who could have imagined that Young Master Su would arrive so quickly? This morning, I experienced a slaughter, and by evening, you had found this place..."
Su Yi contemplated for a moment and said, "From your appearance, it seems you're not afraid of my retaliation. Why is that?"
Tea Jin took a deep breath and said, "It's simple. My senior brother has already escaped, and if I die, he will avenge me."
She looked straight into Su Yi's eyes, her expression calm and composed. "Indeed, he is not your match, but if I were to say that there is a transcendental cultivation force standing behind us, above worldly matters, would Young Master still dare to kill me?"
With that, she calmly lifted the teacup and took a sip.
Any intelligent person would surely realize the severity of the consequences upon hearing her words.
And this was precisely the confidence that allowed her to directly face Su Yi, this great threat.
Sure enough, she keenly noticed Su Yi's brow furrowed!
"Moon Wheel Sect?" Su Yi asked.
"Exactly," Tea Jin nodded. "It is the number one cultivation holy land in Great Wei, holding a position that can only be compared to the hidden Dragon Sword Sect of Great Zhou."
As she spoke, a sense of pride surged within her heart.
As an inheritor of a transcendent cultivation force, this was her greatest reliance.
But then, Su Yi suddenly burst into laughter. "Do you think that can threaten me?"
As he spoke, he took a step towards Tea Jin.
Tea Jin's clear eyes contracted as she said, "Young Master Su, my words just now were not a threat but an attempt to make you consider whether it's worth tearing our relationship apart completely. At least for me, I am extremely unwilling to be your enemy."
Su Yi's expression remained calm. "Not just you, even the Moon Wheel Sect behind you isn't qualified to be an enemy of Su Mou."
His words carried an air of arrogance.
A small cultivation force rooted in the mundane world but claiming to transcend it, how could they be worthy of being enemies with Su Yunjun?
How laughable!
As Su Yi approached step by step, a solemn expression appeared on Tea Jin's pretty face, a mixture of surprise and dread. Didn't this guy understand the meaning of fear?
Quietly, a pair of short knives appeared in her hands, resembling crescent moons, their sharp edges intimidating.
Su Yi's eyes revealed a trace of disdain. "A mantis trying to stop a chariot."
Clang!
Like the resounding clash of swords, Su Yi unsheathed his Yuxuan Sword and thrust it into the void.
Tea Jin hesitated but intended to evade.
In their previous encounter at Zhuo'an Cottage, she had witnessed the terrifying power of Su Yi and had almost been suppressed. Naturally, she knew that she stood no chance in a direct confrontation.
However, what shocked Tea Jin was that although Su Yi's strike seemed simple, it was like an inescapable net, sealing off all her escape routes. There was simply no way to avoid it!
Helplessly, Tea Jin swung her dual knives and chose to confront him head-on.
Clang!
The clash resonated like clashing golden weapons, and Tea Jin felt intense pain in her hands as both knives were forcefully disarmed.
Before she could react, a sword tip swiftly stopped just an inch away from her throat, freezing in place.
But even so, Tea Jin was astounded, her breath caught, her pupils dilated, her mind went blank.
Such terror emanated from a single sword strike?
What kind of magnificence and cultivation was this?
Her delicate body trembled, unable to utter a word. Her internal pride, confidence, and reliance shattered like foam, engulfed by boundless fear.
In the face of such power, all strategies, caution, and threats became nothing but jokes.
No matter how many schemes and calculations one had, life and death ultimately depended on a single sword strike!
"From the first time we met upon entering Yunhe County, I warned you not to provoke me. Yet you didn't listen. Should I say you're foolish or ignorant?"
Su Yi's gaze was indifferent, as if he were looking at nothing more than an insignificant ant.