As time slowly passed, a carriage gradually came to a stop at the entrance of the Element City Grand Hotel.
As the curtain was respectfully lifted by that Soul Emperor, an elegant figure slowly stepped out.
The middle-aged man had a gentle face, his whole body exuding an elegant and noble air that made people feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.
And behind him appeared a white-haired old man. The old man had a pure white beard and hair, his entire body giving off an incomparably sharp aura. A pair of sharp eyes swept over the crowd, and everyone except Shui Ningbing felt an astonishing chill.
"Greetings, Sect Master Ning ×n"
"Greetings, Your Highness ×n"
Everyone said in unison.
Ning Fengzhi smiled mildly and said:
"Everyone does not need to be so polite. Fengzhi came in haste, and afterward I will have to trouble all of you."
Sword Douluo also nodded slightly.
Shui Ningbing and the other four stepped forward and said:
"Sect Master Ning is too courteous. Please, Sect Master Ning and Your Highness, come inside. We shall do our best to act as proper hosts…"
Ning Fengzhi was just about to respond when Sword Douluo behind him suddenly spoke:
"Wait!"
Everyone froze somewhat.
Ning Fengzhi's expression remained unchanged. He gave the crowd an apologetic smile, turned around, and said softly:
"Uncle Jian, what is it?"
Sword Douluo's gaze was firmly fixed on a certain spot outside the crowd. Ning Fengzhi followed Sword Douluo's line of sight and immediately noticed the outstanding Shen Hanyu and Snow Emperor duo.
Shen Hanyu was a bit surprised. With Sword Douluo's cultivation, it should have been very difficult to notice them, yet they were still discovered.
At once, Shen Hanyu nodded, considering it a greeting.
Ning Fengzhi, being such a shrewd person, also smiled and nodded toward Shen Hanyu, while Sword Douluo continued to stare fixedly at Shen Hanyu and the other until Ning Fengzhi gently reminded him several times. Only then did he slowly turn and enter the hotel, though the look of astonishment that flashed in his eyes could not be completely hidden.
Shui Ningbing also noticed the two. Taking advantage of everyone's attention being on Ning Fengzhi and his companion, she clenched her fist at Shen Hanyu and glared fiercely at him.
Shen Hanyu laughed, waved his hand, then took Snow Emperor and walked toward other places.
…
On the other side, after entering the hotel, Ning Fengzhi used the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's secret method to transmit a message to Sword Douluo:
"Uncle Jian, what happened?"
Sword Douluo's expression remained unchanged as he replied in the same way:
"Those two are at least Titled Douluo-level powerhouses. Especially that woman in the white dress, she is unfathomably deep. When I used my spiritual power to observe, it was like sinking into a swamp with no return. It proves that woman's spiritual power far surpasses mine…"
A trace of astonishment flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, but his surface remained calm as he continued transmitting:
"No rush. Element City has many secrets. The purpose of our coming is to find any clues. We must not expose ourselves now."
Sword Douluo did not reply. Ning Fengzhi continued smiling and socializing while a deep glint flashed in his eyes…
…
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Shen Hanyu and Snow Emperor were still "bombing the street." The two of them, whether in appearance or temperament, were both top-tier. Wherever they went, they attracted countless gazes. If not for the icy cold aura emanating from Snow Emperor, the two would probably have been devoured by the nearby opposite-sex onlookers staring hungrily.
Snow Emperor frowned slightly and said softly:
"I really dislike their gazes."
Shen Hanyu did not mind and smiled as he comforted her:
"Look at their gazes. Just get used to it. Powerful and outstanding people will never lack attention wherever they go. Since it cannot be avoided, getting used to it is the best solution."
Snow Emperor lowered her eyes slightly, seemingly pondering the meaning in Shen Hanyu's words.
Shen Hanyu smiled helplessly, then casually bought a box of osmanthus cake from the nearby vendor stall.
He picked up a piece and directly handed it to Snow Emperor, saying:
"Try it. I think you'll like it."
Snow Emperor hesitated for a moment, then took it and gently bit off a small piece.
"Thank you. It's very delicious."
Snow Emperor said softly, looking somewhat cute.
Shen Hanyu was stunned, then stuffed the entire box into her hands and said with a smile:
"Then eat more. Look how thin you are."
Snow Emperor blankly took it, feeling curious about the word "thin" that Shen Hanyu used.
She lowered her head to examine her own figure. It was not to say it was breathtakingly beautiful, but at least it was rarely seen in the world. Could there be something wrong with this human body of hers…
After thinking for a moment without finding an answer, Snow Emperor decisively chose to give up and slowly followed behind Shen Hanyu.
Looking at Shen Hanyu's back, for the first time, Snow Emperor felt something called dependence and security, though she herself did not understand exactly what this feeling was.
Shen Hanyu, with a single glance amid a pile of assorted accessories, spotted a hairpin.
It was clearly very plain, pure white like ice and snow. Shen Hanyu inexplicably felt it suited Snow Emperor very well.
In fact, while Shen Hanyu was thinking this, he had already taken action. A mere ten gold soul coins were completely trivial.
After buying it, Shen Hanyu looked at the hairpin in his hand and became dazed, a rare, strange feeling rising in him.
Behind him, Snow Emperor slowly approached and asked in some confusion:
"What's wrong?"
Shen Hanyu turned around and, before Snow Emperor could react, swiftly inserted the hairpin into her hair with quick eyes and hands.
"Not bad. It looks really nice."
Shen Hanyu praised, then directly took Snow Emperor's arm and pulled her forward. Snow Emperor was thus dragged along by Shen Hanyu, the dazed and aloof beauty looking utterly adorable.
…
Not far behind, Ice Emperor was so angry she almost crushed her back teeth. The ice cream in her hand was squeezed and exploded. Just as she was about to rush forward, she seemed to think of something and dejectedly squatted down.
Behind her, Shen Liuyu, with food still not swallowed in her mouth, stared dumbfounded at the scene, nearly biting her own tongue.
"Am I… about to have a sister-in-law? Oh my…"
Muttering to herself, Shen Liuyu was soon pulled back to reality by Ice Emperor's low sobbing. She hurriedly pulled Ice Emperor up. Looking at the almost tangible unwillingness in Ice Emperor's eyes, Shen Liuyu sighed, then gently took Ice Emperor into her arms, patted her back, and said softly:
"Bing'er-jie, be good, don't cry, don't cry. Later, I'll take you to eat the Bingyu Brew and Ziyun Grapes from that street yesterday, okay? Whatever you want to eat, I'll pay for it all…"
Ice Emperor wiped her tears messily, looked desolately in the direction Shen Hanyu and Snow Emperor had left, then suddenly turned to Shen Liuyu and said viciously:
"That bastard brother of yours used who-knows-what dirty method to trick my Xue'er away. You, as his little sister, have to compensate me."
Shen Liuyu was stunned, speechless for a long while before stammering:
"Um… how should I compensate?"
Ice Emperor huffed arrogantly, then pointed at the long snack street behind her and said:
"This Emperor wants to eat everything on this street, and also barbecue and the pastries from the Treasure Pavilion in the west of the city. You have to pay!"
Shen Liuyu repeatedly agreed. Only after Ice Emperor's expression finally softened a bit did she hurriedly pull her in the opposite direction, while inwardly saying:
"Bro, your little sister, who's acting both as sister and mom, has done her best. The rest is up to you now…"
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