Chapter 760: Fairy tears!
White Dew Palace.
At this moment, in the tranquil bedchamber, a series of faint, shuffling footsteps echoed continuously.
The Second Palace Mistress, adorned in a magnificent red gown, like a peony blooming in the fiery glow of the setting sun, paced back and forth in the room.
She was mature and beautiful, exquisitely stunning, her face, like the blossoming beauty of April, filled with deep thought, her fair hands unconsciously clasped together, her jade fingers sometimes tightly interlocked, sometimes loosened, indicating her restless state of mind.
After a long while, Shen Baishuang seemed to make a decision, her beautiful eyes resolutely leaving her bedchamber, transforming into a rainbow light and arriving at the Goddess Palace’s treasury.
“Greetings, Second Palace Mistress!”
Although this treasury was covered in Restrictions, only the three Palace Mistresses, or multiple direct line Elders working together, could open it.
However, this important place was still guarded by a Core Formation Elder.
“Hmm.”
Shen Baishuang, with a noble and cold expression, nodded, tossing out her Palace Mistress token, and then injecting her Nascent Soul Cultivation Base.
A moment later, the treasury opened with a rumble, and she walked straight through, opening several more Restrictions, and entering the deepest part of the treasury.
The Goddess Palace’s treasury had three levels.
The third level, besides her and Shen Jianjia, could not be opened by Shen Yiren, the Third Palace Master, before she achieved a Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.
The items stored on the third level were not many.
Besides some top-tier rare resources, Heaven And Earth Treasure, there were also some forbidden Seal items collected by the Goddess Palace.
Shen Baishuang came to a sandalwood shelf glowing with a faint light, and opened a jade box inscribed with the three characters [Fairy Tear].
Inside, a porcelain bottle lay flat, entirely like white jade, its body covered with fine cloud patterns.
“Little sister, for the sake of the Goddess Palace, I can only wrong you.”
Shen Baishuang carefully took out the porcelain bottle, murmuring softly.
After much deep thought, she finally conceived a method to keep Xuanmu Elder in the Goddess Palace.
Poisoning!
Poisoning Xuanmu Elder and her younger sister, Shen Yiren.
As long as Xuanmu Elder and her younger sister had relations, she would have a justifiable reason to keep him.
Although this matter was extreme and might anger Xuanmu Elder.
But afterwards, if she offered her younger sister Shen Yiren as a price, marrying her to him, and then promised a Nascent Soul Opportunity, what reason would the other party have to refuse?
It was merely a lack of some freedom.
Compared to the Goddess Palace’s Third Palace Master, whose beautiful name was spread throughout the Star Constellation Sea, and a Nascent Soul Opportunity, what was this freedom?
How many people desired it but couldn’t obtain it!
As for her younger sister Shen Yiren…
Although she felt somewhat sorry for her younger sister, in Shen Baishuang’s view, there was a certain fondness between her younger sister and Xuanmu Elder.
Even without this incident, it was possible for the two to get together in the future; she was merely helping to push them along.
If her younger sister truly resented her… then she could just resent her as an Elder sister.
“Even if Xuanmu Elder Cultivates a health-preserving Cultivation Technique and has other hidden trump cards, he will absolutely be unable to resist Fairy Tear.”
Shen Baishuang looked at the white jade porcelain bottle in her hand, her beautiful eyes as deep as black jade.
After deciding to administer the poison, how to administer it and what poison to use became a difficult problem.
After all, the two were not ordinary Mortals, but two Peak Core Formation Cultivators!
Considering that her younger sister Shen Yiren Cultivated a health-preserving Cultivation Technique and had consumed many Heaven And Earth Treasure, ordinary aphrodisiacs would be almost ineffective on her; and Xuanmu Elder’s origin was mysterious, and he might possess other hidden trump cards; thus, Shen Baishuang thought of this forbidden medicine—Fairy Tear.
According to records, this medicine was extremely potent; once contaminated, one would be consumed by lust, with numerous alluring images appearing in their mind, and their desire for the opposite sex reaching an unprecedented level.
The body would involuntarily seek contact with the opposite sex, craving physical intimacy, and the poison could only be resolved through Dual Cultivation and intercourse.
Most importantly, Fairy Tear, as a Four-Rank forbidden aphrodisiac, was colorless and odorless, making it difficult for even a Nascent Soul True Lord to detect.
It could even infect the Nascent Soul Spirit Body of a Nascent Soul cultivator; even a Nascent Soul True Lord, if poisoned, would be unable to resist.
After placing the white jade porcelain bottle into her storage ring, Shen Baishuang closed the jade box and then walked out of the treasury.
“This Palace Mistress was just about to enter seclusion for Cultivation, and heard that Xuanmu Elder is preparing to go out to seek a Nascent Soul Opportunity. Since that is the case, a banquet will be held in three days to bid farewell to Xuanmu Elder, wishing Xuanmu Elder a smooth journey.”
On this day, Lu Changsheng received a verbal message sent by Second Palace Mistress Shen Baishuang.
He had thought that when he reported his departure from the Goddess Palace, this Second Palace Mistress or the Great Palace Master would try to persuade him a few times, stating that the Star Constellation Sea was not peaceful and he should try not to go out.
He had not expected this Second Palace Mistress to actually host a farewell banquet.
However, thinking about it, he felt relieved; it was probably because the Second Palace Mistress knew he intended to leave and could not forcibly retain him, so it was better to appear generous and open-minded to improve her favorability.
“Good, please inform the Second Palace Mistress that Ye will attend the banquet at that time.”
Lu Changsheng nodded to the messenger and continued to refine his Brahma Demon True Body.
Three days later, seeing that the time for the banquet had arrived, Lu Changsheng flew out of Rongyue Island and headed to the Goddess Palace, White Dew Palace, to attend the banquet.
White Dew Palace.
Within the palace, which exuded refinement and luxury everywhere.
“Second Sister, if it’s a farewell banquet, it could be held in the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion; why here?”
Shen Yiren was a bit surprised when her sister called her over, saying that Xuanmu Elder was about to go out to seek a Nascent Soul Opportunity and a farewell banquet was being held.
After all, her sister usually never allowed male Cultivators into her palace.
Moreover, as Palace Masters, inviting a male Cultivator to their palace for a banquet would not look good if word got out.
Shen Baishuang’s beautiful eyes beneath her willow brows held a hint of an inexplicable expression, and she nonchalantly said, as if it were normal, “This is just a private banquet, what is there to care about?”
As if worried her sister would still question her, she continued, “Little sister, this banquet is ostensibly a farewell, but in reality, it’s to build as much of a sense of belonging to our Goddess Palace for Xuanmu Elder as possible.”
“Hmm.”
Shen Yiren nodded gently, knowing that Xuanmu Elder’s reputation had already spread throughout the Star Constellation Sea.
Many forces knew that the Goddess Palace had a Guest Elder named “Xuanmu Elder.”
Not only was he a Third-Order Talisman Master, but he also possessed a Four-Rank Puppet.
Under these circumstances, many forces would certainly send him invitations, trying to poach him from the Goddess Palace.
If news of the Puppet battle formation, the nine Tier 3 Puppets, and the quasi-Four-Rank Spirit Pet spread, Shen Yiren even suspected that some forces would be willing to offer a Nascent Soul Opportunity as temptation.
“Second Sister, Xuanmu Elder’s Spirit Pet devoured the Six Paths Demonic Consort’s ghost pet; he must now be under the Six Paths Palace’s scrutiny. If he goes out, will he be in danger?”
Shen Yiren looked at her sister, whose cloud-like hair was styled, her face beautiful and radiant, exceptionally alluring, and asked.
“It’s hard to say about such matters.”
Shen Baishuang reclined on the jade couch, her figure, enveloped by the magnificent red gown, was graceful and curvaceous, incredibly alluring, especially the high, rounded hips and the faintly visible plump, beautiful legs beneath the skirt.
“However, Xuanmu Elder, as a Tier 3 Diviner, suddenly choosing to go out at this time, it’s very possible that he vaguely sensed a Nascent Soul Opportunity.”
“Regarding a Nascent Soul Opportunity, even we cannot persuade him too much.”
Shen Baishuang sighed.
A Nascent Soul Opportunity was a matter of utmost importance to any Cultivator; their Goddess Palace had no reason to inquire too much.
“Hmm.” Shen Yiren nodded softly, understanding this principle.
Seeing her younger sister show an unusual concern for Xuanmu Elder, Shen Baishuang’s sense of guilt lessened a bit more.
After all, if her younger sister was repulsed, disgusted, or had no feelings whatsoever for Xuanmu Elder, she wouldn’t have been able to convince herself to do such a thing.
Although the two sisters had an ordinary relationship, not very close, they were still biological sisters; it was just that their personalities and views didn’t align.
“Xuanmu Elder possesses great Luck; to have come this far from being a clan Cultivator, it’s no exaggeration to say he is a Child of Luck.”
“His appearance, looks, demeanor, and temperament are all excellent; he won’t wrong my little sister.”
“Moreover, with this incident, he will essentially be attached to the Goddess Palace, and it will be impossible for him to bully or wrong my little sister.”
Gazing at her younger sister’s clear and elegant face, Shen Baishuang continuously tried to reduce her sense of guilt.
“Xuanmu Elder.”
The steward of the White Dew Palace, seeing Lu Changsheng in a green robe, with a refined and handsome appearance, immediately stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and invited him into the hall.
The entire palace was very spacious, exuding refinement and luxury everywhere, with a beautiful carpet, like a red sunset, covering the floor.
It could be seen that this Second Palace Mistress Your Highness was very fond of red and sunsets.
“Xuanmu Elder, you’ve arrived.”
Inside the palace, Shen Baishuang, who was conversing with her younger sister Shen Yiren, saw Lu Changsheng arrive as scheduled, her exquisitely beautiful face beaming with a gentle smile, like a peony blooming in spring, no longer her usual cold and stunning self.
“Fellow Daoist Xuanmu.”
Shen Yiren, standing nearby, also softly called out to Lu Changsheng.
Although her appearance and figure were not as stunningly beautiful and curvaceous as her Second Sister Shen Baishuang, she possessed a unique clear elegance and tranquil serenity.
Especially when she smiled faintly, two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks, like a youthful and radiant girl, without any hint of charm or flirtatiousness.
“Greetings, Second Palace Mistress, Third Palace Master.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the twin flowers facing him and cupped his hands in a bow.
Although he had seen them many times.
Yet, seeing the two sisters, similar in appearance but vastly different in temperament, standing side by side, a hint of astonishment still involuntarily appeared in Lu Changsheng’s eyes.
After all, this visual beauty was not simply one plus one equals two.
Instead, it was an impact multiplied many times over.
Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng realized he had never seen the peerless grace of the three Palace Masters appearing together.
“Xuanmu Elder, there’s no need to be so polite; this is just a private banquet.”
Shen Baishuang smiled charmingly, gracefully gesturing for Lu Changsheng to follow, and then led him to the dining hall, which was already filled with delicacies.
As a Spirit Chef, Lu Changsheng, who had tasted many delicious foods, could tell at a glance that this table of delicacies was quite expensive, all cooked from Tier 3 Demon Kings and high-grade Spirit Medicine.
After Lu Changsheng and Shen Yiren were seated, Shen Baishuang sat nearby, gently raising her jade hand to pour wine for both of them.
This pot of wine was quite extraordinary; as soon as the crimson, clear liquid was poured, a rich, mellow aroma of wine permeated the entire hall.
“Xuanmu Elder, this wine is called [scarlet flame wine]. It is brewed from a Tier 3 Demon Core and Nine Heavens Red Essence Qi. The first time you drink it, it might be a bit potent, but this wine not only promotes Cultivation Base and helps Break through Bottlenecks, but also has the effect of stabilizing one’s Realm and strengthening the Physical Body.”
Shen Baishuang said with a smile.
Fairy Tear had an aphrodisiac effect.
To prevent Lu Changsheng and her younger sister Shen Yiren from immediately noticing something amiss and becoming alert, Shen Baishuang specifically found scarlet flame wine, a strong liquor, and poured Fairy Tear into it.
This way, even if Lu Changsheng and her younger sister noticed something slightly off, they would assume it was the effect of the scarlet flame wine, not an aphrodisiac.
By the time they fully realized the aphrodisiac effect was not from the wine, it would be too late.
“Oh?”
Lu Changsheng looked at the wine in his cup, which flowed with a rosy glow, like burning flames, and said with a smile, “Since that’s the case, I must have a good taste.”
He took a small sip.
A sensation of intense heat spread across his tongue, like burning hot flames, instantly making his mouth water.
Immediately after, the scalding, hot wine, like a small flame, flowed from his throat into his stomach, transforming into streams of heat that surged through his limbs and bones.
But in the next moment, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.
As a Four-Rank Body Cultivator, even though he had Seal his Four-Rank Qi and Physical Body at this time, he still had exquisite control over his Physical Body.
As the wine was digested and circulated within his body, he instantly felt a slight warmth rising in his lower abdomen.
What’s going on?
Does this wine also have an aphrodisiac and stimulant effect?
In his early years, during wedding nights or for marital intimacy, Lu Changsheng had drunk quite a bit of such wine.
But at such a private banquet, why would the Second Palace Mistress prepare this kind of wine?
Was she not treating him like a man at all?
However, feeling the main effect of the wine, transforming into streams of hot Qi flowing through his limbs and bones, cleansing his Meridians and tendons, Lu Changsheng did not think of it as an aphrodisiac.
He simply thought that this wine had rare and potent effects, which was why Shen Baishuang used it to entertain guests.
“Regarding the matter with the Six Paths Demonic Consort earlier, I haven’t formally thanked Xuanmu Elder yet. Today, I’ll take this Opportunity to raise a toast to Fellow Daoist as a token of my gratitude.”
Seeing that Lu Changsheng had only taken a shallow sip, Shen Baishuang raised her wine glass and continued, her beautiful eyes darting about.
“Second Palace Mistress is truly too polite; Ye merely did what he should have done.”
Lu Changsheng said, feeling somewhat overwhelmed, and drained the wine in his cup.
“Little sister, you should try some too.”
Shen Baishuang did not forget her younger sister Shen Yiren, who was beside her, and said to her.
Shen Yiren usually did not like to drink wine; even if she did, it was mostly fruit wine, and she rarely drank strong liquor.
But at this moment, her Elder sister was hosting a banquet and was so polite, so she still drank a cup, then lightly stuck out her tongue like a kitten, feeling the spiciness.
“Hahaha, little sister, if you truly find this wine unsuitable, then drink this instead.”
Seeing this, Shen Baishuang knew that her younger sister didn’t usually drink much, so she had also prepared fruit wine, and poured her another cup.
Then she looked at Lu Changsheng and said, “The Star Constellation Sea is not very peaceful right now, why is Xuanmu Elder suddenly preparing to go out?”
“To be honest, Third Palace Master, a few days ago, I happened to have a sudden intuition, suspecting that a Nascent Soul Opportunity had appeared, so I thought of going out to see if I could stumble upon it.”
Lu Changsheng picked up a piece of Demon King meat and said.
The divination he displayed at the Goddess Palace was only at the initial Tier 3, so it was impossible to deduce a Nascent Soul Opportunity.
Therefore, the best excuse was a vague intuition, a sudden impulse.
“Since that is the case, my younger sister and I will toast Xuanmu Elder, wishing Elder a smooth journey and the acquisition of a Nascent Soul Opportunity.”
Shen Baishuang immediately filled her own and Lu Changsheng’s wine glasses, raised her cup, looked at her younger sister, and continued.
After speaking, as if worried Lu Changsheng wouldn’t drink, she drank first as a gesture of respect, finishing it in one gulp.
“…”
Lu Changsheng felt the warmth in his lower abdomen and actually didn’t really want to drink.
After all, the scarlet flame wine’s effect of cleansing the Physical Body’s Meridians, tendons, and bones was almost useless to him, who possessed a Chaos Body and was a Four-Rank Body Refining Cultivator.
However, its aphrodisiac and stimulant effects did have some impact.
But now, being on Rongyue Island, drinking this kind of wine meant he could only wait for it to dissipate on its own, which was simply stifling.
But seeing the Second Palace Mistress drain her cup, and then her beautiful eyes looking at him with a gentle gaze, Lu Changsheng still raised his hand, lifted his cup, and drank the wine in one gulp.
As another cup of wine went down, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt an indescribable beauty about the Second Palace Mistress before him.
Her exquisitely beautiful face, her exceptionally slender and graceful figure, especially her proudly swelling chest encased in the red gown.
Although he could only see a hint of her delicate, flawless, snowy skin, it made his mouth dry and his internal heat surge “whoosh, whoosh, whoosh,” making him want to thoroughly caress and savor her.
“Something’s not right!”
Lu Changsheng instantly realized something was amiss.
Although the Second Palace Mistress before him was alluring, a true beauty, he, Old Ancestor Lu, was definitely not someone so lacking in self-control!
As for the wine’s aphrodisiac and stimulant effects…
Not to mention that ordinary wine would hardly affect him.
Even if it did, he had only drunk three cups; where would such potent wine come from?!
As his vigilance rose, Lu Changsheng noticed a few more things amiss.
Although Second Palace Mistress Shen Baishuang’s jade-like face was flushed with a delicate rosy hue under the influence of the scarlet flame wine, Third Palace Master Shen Yiren’s situation was somewhat exaggerated.
Her fair, flawless cheeks were rosy, her peach-like complexion charmingly red.
Her clear, autumn-water eyes seemed to hold a hint of dazedness.
Shen Yiren was a Peak Core Formation Cultivator, and a Cultivator who Cultivated a health-preserving Cultivation Technique; even if the wine was strong, it shouldn’t have such an effect, should it?
Moreover, after drinking one cup, Shen Yiren’s scarlet flame wine was replaced with fruit wine.
So… there was a problem with the wine before him!?