Chapter 356 - 254: Water of Lust from Edith? The White Silk Saintess Appears

Chapter 356: Chapter 254: Water of Lust from Edith? The White Silk Saintess Appears

"..."

Su Xuan froze. ’That familiar, unique fragrance... it’s surprisingly similar to Ivsha’s, isn’t it?’

After a moment of thought, he tilted his head back and drained the vial.

An intense, exotic fragrance instantly exploded in his mouth, accompanied by a faint saltiness.

The liquid left a viscous sensation on his tongue, yet it was surprisingly pleasant.

[You have consumed the Water of Lust. You have gained some ’wondrous’ enhancements. Effects unknown.]

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Su Xuan glanced at the prompt that flashed before him and raised an eyebrow. A flicker of curiosity sparked within him; this was the first time he had ever used an item with unknown effects.

And yet, for some reason, after drinking it, his eyes seemed to have grown much brighter, as if...

Lost in thought, Su Xuan looked up, his gaze naturally falling upon Edith.

That single glance made him shudder, his pupils dilating. He discovered that Edith’s appearance had changed completely.

Before, the only differences between her and Ivsha had been their hair color and disposition. But now, Edith was as beautiful as a Fairy from a painting, an ephemeral vision that could only exist in one’s imagination.

At that single glance, Su Xuan’s heart began to race, pounding uncontrollably like a frightened deer.

The beauty rankings the Players had been fiercely debating now had a clear winner in Su Xuan’s mind—Edith was, without a doubt, the most stunning woman he had ever seen!

Edith’s beauty far surpassed that of any woman he had ever seen, including the Elf Queen!

And layered upon that beauty was a bewitching allure.

It seemed a single expression, a single smile, could seduce any living being.

Of course, from anyone else’s perspective, Edith’s face remained shrouded in a hazy mist, as if hidden behind a thin veil that prevented them from seeing her true features.

"How do you feel?"

Only when Edith’s voice sounded again did Su Xuan gradually snap out of his stupor.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the frantic beating of his heart.

"Mm, it was quite good," Su Xuan replied softly, his gaze still fixed on Edith.

Edith was like a budding Rose. To others, she was obscured by layers of green leaves, her beauty hidden from view. But in Su Xuan’s eyes, she had now fully blossomed, reaching the pinnacle of her beauty!

"That’s good, then~"

Edith listened, then said impassively, "You should head back. That group of people should be arriving any moment."

’That group of people?’

Su Xuan was puzzled by her words, but Edith offered no explanation, simply bidding him farewell with a smile.

He had just returned to Ivsha and the others when a grand procession appeared in everyone’s line of sight.

Every member of this contingent wore dazzling Golden Armor and was equipped with various items imbued with a Divine Attribute, giving them a majestic and extraordinary presence.

The group of Golden Armor-clad Warriors was small, only numbering a dozen or so. Following behind them was a retinue of Priests and Nuns.

At the center of the formation was a pure-white, lotus-shaped carriage. Although it was impossible to see who sat within, it was clear the occupant was a woman.

The arrival of this contingent immediately drew the attention of the Star Kingdom’s nobility.

"They actually came!"

"It’s the Holy Guardian Legion from the Sun Sect Country!"

"I wonder which Saintess from the Sun Sect Country it is this time?"

"Could it be the Saintess who serves the Pope?"

"..."

The nobles of the Star Kingdom broke into a flurry of discussion, and the Players were also incredibly curious about the contingent from the Sun Sect Country.

The Holy Guardian Legion of the Sun Sect Country was known as the most powerful army among the Human Kingdoms. Each of its Warriors was Level 50 or higher, and their overall combat effectiveness far surpassed that of soldiers from other armies at the same Level.

Every Player in the Guild who had a Holy Guardian raved about how useful they were!

As for the Saintesses of the Bright Church Court, they were revered by all. To date, only one Saintess had ever joined the Adventurer’s Guild, making her the object of every Player’s envy.

Su Xuan turned to Lucia and asked curiously, "Lucia, which Saintess is visiting this time?"

Lucia didn’t evade the question this time, unlike when they had first encountered Saint Delorri.

She answered calmly, "The White Silk Saintess, Vanessa."

"’White Silk Saintess?’" Su Xuan was taken aback when he heard the title.

’How could a Saintess have a title like White Silk?’

’Where are the white silks?’

Lucia keenly caught the fleeting glimmer of delight in Su Xuan’s eyes. "What’s this? Fallen for her at first sight?" she asked.

"Of course not!"

Su Xuan hastily shook his head. "I was just curious, that’s all," he explained.

"Curious about what?" Lucia pressed.

Su Xuan turned to look at Lucia with an expectant gaze. "Lucia, what’s your title?"

"Mine?"

Lucia was caught off guard by the question and paused to think. She hadn’t expected Su Xuan to be so concerned with her title.

After a brief silence, Lucia finally spoke, a hint of playfulness in her voice. "I’m not going to tell you."

"..."

Su Xuan’s brow twitched as he shot her a speechless look.

His reaction made Lucia break into a small smile, completely unaware that inside the lotus carriage, Vanessa was quietly observing her interaction with Su Xuan.

’I never thought the Pope could smile like that~’ A look of surprise appeared on Vanessa’s face as she watched Lucia.

Her gaze then shifted to Su Xuan, who stood beside Lucia. She studied him with curiosity, murmuring softly, ’Oh? So this is the Pope’s Guild President?’

She nodded slightly, a flicker of amusement in her eyes. ’He certainly seems out of the ordinary.’

As the contingent from the Sun Sect Country settled on the right side of the square, processions from the other major nations began to arrive as well.

The Moon God Empire, the Holy Dragon Kingdom, and other powers had all sent envoys, not just to witness the end of the Demon Cave, but also to attend the Star Ceremony the following day.

At that moment, Princess Vivian stood on a high platform of the Imperial Palace. She gazed down at the various factions gathered below, a flicker of satisfaction in her eyes.

’Have they all arrived? Excellent.’

She had specifically invited the powers of these nations to gather here for this very moment.

They would bear witness to the dawn of a new Chapter for the Star Kingdom. All past turmoil and division would end today, coming to a final, perfect close!

"Sister!"

Just then, Prince Laps appeared behind Vivian. "You sent someone to assassinate one of my Star Knights," he questioned coldly. "Did you really think I wouldn’t find out?"

Vivian turned calmly, a faint smile on her face. "I was merely eliminating a traitor," she replied.

Laps clenched his fists. Though furious, he didn’t openly break with Vivian just yet.

Suppressing his rage, he sneered, "You’re nothing but a monster. I truly don’t understand how Father was so bewitched by you, so willing to sacrifice everything to put you on the throne. But everything that is mine, I will take back with my own two hands!"

"You’re lost in your fantasies again, my dear brother," Vivian responded coolly. "You won’t live to see that day. I can assure you of that."

"We’ll see about that!"

With that, Prince Laps turned and strode toward his own faction’s area.

Vivian didn’t spare him another glance. Her gaze returned to the area below as she quietly awaited the coming events.

As her eyes swept over the Adventurers’ area, she happened to catch sight of Su Xuan.

’This guy...’ Vivian murmured to herself, her gaze locking onto Su Xuan’s face. The corners of her lips slowly curved into a meaningful smile, as if a plan were quietly taking shape in her mind.

Su Xuan naturally sensed Princess Vivian’s stare. He looked up at Vivian on the high platform, his brow furrowing slightly.

’I don’t get why Vivian is staring at me.’

’Doesn’t she know that a strange reaction can occur between Demon Eyes if they stare at each other for too long?’