"Young Master, if those two join forces, I'm afraid..." A hint of anxiety flashed in Qinglan's eyes as she looked at Tang Yun with concern.
The Zixia Sect had long been under the control of the Tang Clan. Qinglan was deeply in love with Tang Yun, and the self-inflicted injury she had just performed was deliberately staged for Shen Qianmo to lower her guard and give Tang Yun an opportunity to take advantage of her.
“Xuan Lou is a man of deep and meticulous thoughts, and he does things without leaving any room for error. He should not be underestimated.” A hint of seriousness flashed in Tang Yun’s sinister eyes as he smiled sinisterly. “You continue to stay by Mo Chi’s side. When the time is right, I will naturally tell you to make your move.”
"Yes. Qinglan understands." Qinglan bowed her head in response, but did not step down. She remained standing there, as if she had something to say.
"Is there anything else?" Tang Yun glanced at Qing Lan, who was still standing there and had no intention of leaving, and asked coldly.
Qinglan bit her lip and finally said, "The young master said that after becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance..."
"Don't worry. I'll do what I promised." Tang Yun interrupted Qinglan before she could finish speaking, and said with a smile.
Upon receiving Tang Yun's reply, Qinglan immediately left with a beaming smile.
Watching Qinglan leave, Tang Yun's lips slowly curled into a smile. Qinglan, the wife of the martial arts alliance leader, if you have the fate, I wouldn't mind letting you have your fill.
"Tang Yun. The master said not to harm the Demon Palace Master's life." After Qing Lan left, a light pink figure appeared. With a delicate baby face just like Yan Xiu Ling's, she was Yan Xiu Ling's younger sister, Qing Lian.
Tang Yun narrowed his eyes, a hint of displeasure flashing in the corners of his upturned eyes. He and Qinglian were both subordinates of Yan Xiuling, so why was Qinglian so arrogant towards him? A sinister smile played on his lips. "That's none of Miss Qinglian's concern."
"I was just reminding you." Qinglian's tone was indifferent, seemingly not wanting to argue with Tang Yun. She didn't like Tang Yun's sinister and ruthless nature, and if it weren't for Yan Xiuling, she wouldn't bother dealing with Tang Yun at all.
She knew very well the identity of the Demon Palace Master; she was the woman favored by the Emperor of Tianmo. She was also intimately familiar with the relationship between Yan Xiuling and Emperor Situ Jingyan. If anything were to happen to the Demon Palace Master, Situ Jingyan would likely be enraged. And if Situ Jingyan were truly heartbroken and angered, Yan Xiuling, as his enemy, might not be happy either, for they were both friends and enemies.
"Thank you very much." Although it was a thank you, the disdain in it was clear. Tang Yun narrowed his eyes, a cold laugh running through his mind.
Master probably thinks he can't handle the Demon Palace Master, right?! However, the Demon Palace Master is already under his control! No one can escape once poisoned by the Breathless Poison! As long as he takes out the Breathless Powder that triggers the Breathless Poison, even the Demon Palace Master won't survive!
Qinglian frowned when she saw the smile on Tang Yun's lips, then turned and left coldly. Aside from her brother, she had no relatives in this world, and no one she cared about.
If Tang Yun is determined to bring about her own destruction, then she has no one to blame but herself.
The weather in Phoenix Feather City is much warmer than in the Heavenly Desert Kingdom. Some trees have already sprouted green buds. Looking from afar, the new green leaves mixed with the ancient city walls of Phoenix Feather City have a unique charm.
Shen Qianmo and Xuan Lou arrived together at the Seven Absolutes Manor's villa in Phoenix Feather City. The villa wasn't very large. After all, Phoenix Feather City was a gathering place for all the major sects in the martial arts world, and no one could possibly dominate here. A sect that could own a villa was considered to be a prestigious sect in the martial arts world.
The Demon Palace and the Blood Charm Pavilion are the two most mysterious and powerful sects in the martial arts world. They naturally have a place in Phoenix Feather City, but no one knows where their sphere of influence is. Shen Qianmo also does not want to expose the Demon Palace's secret gathering place in Phoenix Feather City.
"Then I'll trouble you to stay here for the time being, Palace Master." Xuan Lou's expression was gentle and calm, with a soft and serene smile on his lips, as he spoke humbly and politely.
Shen Qianmo nodded slightly, her eyes calm, a hint of understanding flashing in them, and replied with a gentle smile, "Then thank you very much, Young Master."
As Xuan Lou entered the villa of Seven Absolutes Manor, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of both Shen Qianmo and Xuan Lou. The shadow outside the villa flashed by, its movements swift, yet it still could not escape their eyes and ears.
Upon entering the villa, Shen Qianmo shed her previous refined and polite demeanor, her face now languid, her eyes indifferent, and a nonchalant smile playing on her lips. She remarked, "Young Master, there seem to be quite a few watchdogs around this villa."
Xuan Lou merely pursed his lips slightly, his light-colored eyes filled with coldness. His words, though gentle, lacked warmth: "They're probably all dogs of the Tang Clan."
"Palace Master, what are you talking about?" Qianqian asked with a puzzled look on her face as she listened to Shen Qianmo and Xuanlou chatting away.
Where's the dog?! How come she didn't see it? Is it a Tang Clan dog? Is there something special about Tang Clan dogs that makes them different from other dogs?
"Silly girl, what Big Brother and the others are talking about are the people sent by the Tang Sect to monitor us." Seeing Qianqian's puzzled look, Xuanming couldn't help but smile smugly, gently tapping Qianqian's head as he said with a laugh.
Shen Qianmo looked at Xuan Ming's narrowed eyes and his childlike smugness, and couldn't help but shake her head slightly. A smile appeared on her lips as she said to Xuan Lou, "You've protected your brother very well."
“Likewise.” Xuanlou glanced at Qianqian and said knowingly.
"What? Why would I need Big Brother's protection? Don't underestimate me, I'm very good at kung fu!" Xuan Ming raised his eyebrows immediately upon hearing Shen Qianmo's words, and said with a look of dissatisfaction.
Upon hearing Xuanming's words, Qianqian immediately put her hands on her hips and retorted, "Your kung fu is very good?! Don't be ridiculous. You can't even beat me, yet you dare to tell my palace master that your kung fu is good?"
Xuanming blushed at Qianqian's words, pouted, and muttered somewhat unconvinced, "That was because I was letting you win."
"Alright. Qianqian, you and Young Master Xuan go to the back room to rest first. The young master and I still have things to discuss." Shen Qianmo smiled indulgently at Qianqian and Xuanming's playful antics and said to Qianqian.
After hearing this, Qianqian and Xuanming glared at each other childishly, then headed towards the back room together, bickering as they walked, and then laughing.
"I wonder what the Palace Master wants to say to Xuan Lou?" Xuan Lou looked at Xuan Ming's back, a tenderness appearing in his eyes. Then, he put away that tenderness and asked in a distant and elegant tone.
Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow and looked at Xuan Lou. This person appeared gentle and refined, but he always gave off a distant feeling. He was probably a cold-hearted and aloof person as well. However, as long as there was a soft spot in his heart, he was still worth befriending. Just based on his genuine affection for Xuan Ming and his mother, Shen Qianmo was convinced that Xuan Lou was definitely not a bad person.
“Cooperation is the natural choice.” Shen Qianmo’s expression was indifferent as he sat down on a stone chair in the courtyard. His movements were fluid and graceful, exuding an indescribable ease and elegance.
Seeing this, Xuan Lou raised his eyebrows slightly, and without any ceremony, sat down on the stone chair opposite Shen Qianmo, playing with the cup on the stone table, and asked in a light tone, "I wonder how the Palace Master intends to cooperate?"
"Seven Absolutes Manor has always focused on assisting others, so I believe the young master doesn't value the position of martial arts alliance leader." Shen Qianmo raised her eyes, looking quietly at Xuanlou, her tone confident.
As expected, Xuan Lou raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing with Shen Qianmo's words.
A smile slowly crept onto Shen Qianmo's lips. She hadn't been wrong. Seven Absolutes Manor had no ambition for the position of martial arts alliance leader; otherwise, with the immense power on Fire Island alone, Seven Absolutes Manor wouldn't have remained subservient to the Demon Palace and the Enchanting Blood Tower.
Over the years, neither the Demon Palace nor the Blood Charm Tower has competed for the position of martial arts alliance leader. The Tang Clan is also very mysterious. If the Seven Absolutes Manor really wanted the position of martial arts alliance leader, it would have been as easy as taking candy from a baby five years ago.
“Then, Young Master, why don’t you consider assisting the Demon Palace?” Shen Qianmo said unhurriedly, her tone carrying three parts confidence and seven parts certainty. Her dark eyes shone with a sunlight-like brightness, dazzling and captivating, which made Xuan Lou slightly stunned.
What a confident and intelligent woman she was! Every word she uttered hit the nail on the head; the light in her eyes seemed to surpass even the blazing sun on the horizon. Her otherworldly beauty, bathed in sunlight, was as perfect as a deity.
Xuan Lou quickly composed himself, his eyes seemingly unchanged, still veiled in a faint mist, his tone still distant yet gentle, "Why does Seven Absolutes Manor want to cooperate with the Palace Master?"
“Because of the Tang Sect.” Shen Qianmo looked directly into Xuan Lou’s misty eyes, her gaze resolute, the smile on her lips confident and exquisite. That one glance was unwavering, as if she wanted to see straight into Xuan Lou’s heart.
Because of the Tang Clan. Only four words, but Xuanlou surely understands their meaning. The Seven Absolutes Manor has already incurred the wrath of the Tang Clan. If the Tang Clan becomes the leader of the martial arts alliance, the Seven Absolutes Manor will only suffer more misfortune. Even with unparalleled weapons, they might not be able to defeat the Tang Clan.
Moreover, the Tang Clan is known for its insidious and ruthless methods. Even if they don't openly attack, the Seven Absolutes Manor won't gain anything from them behind the scenes. Furthermore, the Tang Clan actually targeted the old lady of the Seven Absolutes Manor; Xuan Lou is unlikely to tolerate this any longer. Therefore, the best solution is to support the Demon Palace to become the leader of the martial arts world and eliminate the Tang Clan directly.
Silence. Xuan Lou pressed his lips tightly together, looking at Shen Qianmo. The woman before him had dark eyes that seemed unfathomable, and her smile remained radiant and confident. His silence couldn't affect her emotions in the slightest. Was she so certain that he would cooperate? However, it seemed there was no better way now.