Chapter 777 - 529: Second Departure (Part 2)

"How can a person like that resist Liuu Ruyan’s charm technique?"

Sunx Ming’s words clearly showed a lack of confidence in Zheng Yi.

"Really?"

Bai Yu seemed to disagree.

She gazed meaningfully at Zheng Yi in the Profound Light Treasure Mirror and suddenly said, "Then today, I bet he can resist it."

"What’s the wager?"

Bai Yu asked again.

Sunx Ming parted her red lips, her breath fragrant like orchids.

Her body, heated, leaned into Bai Yu’s embrace, allowing him to do as he pleased, her voice growing softer: "Of course, it’s however you want it to be.

This body of mine was long ago promised to you, my lord."

"My lord."

At this moment.

Sunx Ming, the second-floor steward of the Celestial Treasure Pavilion, appeared to Bai Yu like a radiant flower, ripe for the picking.

Her alluring posture was one few ordinary women could match, even those of the Celestial Sound Hehuan Sect in the Flower House were hard-pressed to rival even a fraction of her seductive charm.

"Hahaha!!!!"

This brought about Bai Yu’s triumphant laughter.

Simultaneously.

Inside the room.

Liuu Ruyan softly exhaled a scented breath, her eyes filled with alluring emotions, gazing at Zheng Yi with liquid-like eyes, stepping lightly in front of him, she softly spoke, "Please shelter me."

"As long as I can stay by your side, my lord, I am willing to be a servant or concubine."

If you’re unwilling, in half a year, I will be sent to the Sixteenth Floor...

At that time, my life or death will be left to fate."

Zheng Yi’s eyes flickered as he looked at Liuu Ruyan, considering inwardly: So the Celestial Treasure Pavilion has dealings with the Sixteenth Floor?

Outwardly, he remained unmoved.

Seeing Zheng Yi’s reaction, Liuu Ruyan bit her lower lip.

She had stayed in the Celestial Treasure Pavilion for almost three years, and now she had just half a year left.

If she did not find a suitable reliance and secure some aid for the Celestial Treasure Pavilion, she would be sent to the mysterious and terrifying Sixteenth Floor to repay past debts in such a manner.

Liuu Ruyan trembled slightly, her clothing slipping-off silently, revealing her white as jade skin before Zheng Yi.

"Is this necessary?"

Zheng Yi’s gaze swept over her, taking in the beautiful sight before him, yet he merely stroked his chin, eyes filled with a hint of amusement.

Liuu Ruyan lowered her head.

Biting her lower lip, growing more anxious.

She knew.

If Zheng Yi rejected her today, her efforts would leave her with no further opportunity.

Were this to spread, in the Celestial Treasure Pavilion, she would be ridiculed.

"My lord, I have no other choice."

Liuu Ruyan said with a trembling voice.

"Then put on your clothes."

Zheng Yi straightened up.

Upon hearing this, Liuu Ruyan’s heart was filled with despair, thinking that Zheng Yi was displeased with her.

Glittering tears rolled down from her eyes.

Falling drop by drop to the ground.

Zheng Yi stepped forward, striding to her side, gently picking up the fallen garment, draping it warmly over her shoulders, and said, "In that case, come with me.

With your top-grade spirit root, I am rather fond. For now, you’ll be a concubine by my side."

As Zheng Yi spoke, he began to walk outside.

Soon.

They left the small room.

Waiting briefly in the hall.

Behind him, Liuu Ruyan adjusted her clothes, demurely following Zheng Yi.

The other staff in the Celestial Treasure Pavilion’s first-floor hall watched this scene with mixed feelings.

During this time, Zheng Yi’s background and identity had been repeated in their ears numerous times.

So young yet about to establish his Foundation, backed by the Wang Family of Piaomiao Mountain, an influential force on the verge of reaching second tier among many factions.

For people like them, he was truly a rare support.

"Tap, tap, tap," a series of footsteps came from the second floor.

Sunx Ming cast a resentful gaze toward Zheng Yi, yet her eyes were filled with a myriad of charm and allure.

With a flip of her palm, a contract document concerning Liuu Ruyan appeared in her hand, she softly inquired, "Third Elder, what do you offer as a redemption gift?"

Zheng Yi lifted his right hand, and the sandalwood storage ring glinted softly.

In the next moment, a bottle of Three Treasures Spirit Pill appeared before them.

"This is the price for redemption."

"Starting today, consider it as owing your Celestial Treasure Pavilion a favor, and I can also represent the Wang Family of Piaomiao Mountain with a promise of gratitude."

Zheng Yi spoke slowly, providing the true redemption price needed by the Celestial Treasure Pavilion.

"Since the Third Elder has spoken so, how can there be any refusal?"

Sunx Ming giggled softly, handing the contract document to Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi took it, gently crumpling it in his palm.

With spiritual power surging, a Fireball Technique instantly burned the contract document to ashes.

Seeing this scene, Sunx Ming curiously asked, "What does the Third Elder mean by this?"

"Just that I do not wish to bind our relationship with a mere contract document.

Those who follow me won’t leave easily."

Zheng Yi replied with full confidence, finishing his words.

He turned, his hands behind his back.

Striding a few steps, he left the Celestial Treasure Pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, Liuu Ruyan deeply bowed to Sunx Ming, "Steward Sunx, I will never forget this kind favor today.

Someday, if given the chance, I will repay it with all my might."

"Enough."

Sunx Ming lifted her hand in gesture, calmly saying, "This Wang Family’s Third Elder has a good temperament, serve him well.

Do not let the Third Elder regret taking you."

Liuu Ruyan bit her lip.

She turned and quickly left the Celestial Treasure Pavilion, following closely behind Zheng Yi.

She knew.

With her top-grade spirit root and pure yin body practicing charm techniques, without a strong backer, she could hardly survive peacefully in the Celestial Treasure Pavilion or this market.

Walking some distance with Zheng Yi, they arrived at the Alchemy Shop.

Zheng Yi glanced at the accountant and several alchemy apprentices and announced Liuu Ruyan’s identity.

Immediately.

Stewards, alchemy apprentices, and servants all respectfully saluted, "Greetings to the Second Lady."

In this Alchemy Shop, Wang Manman was the first wife, and although Liuu Ruyan was just a concubine, with Zheng Yi’s temperament, there was little difference with the title of Second Lady.

Among them, Wenn Qing’s gaze was the most complex.

After all, in this Alchemy Shop.

Many had thought she would be the Second Lady, never expecting Liuu Ruyan to appear out of nowhere.

Watching everyone bow, Liuu Ruyan felt both nervous and excited.

Though not as powerful as the Celestial Treasure Pavilion, such treatment was a first for her.

"Alright."

Zheng Yi spoke up, alleviating some of the awkwardness, "Everyone, continue with your work, there won’t be any new rules with just one more person in the shop."

With Zheng Yi’s calm tone, everyone gradually dispersed.

Entering the backyard, Zheng Yi continued speaking to Liuu Ruyan, "The estate will arrange several people to serve you.

Although you have a furnace body and pure yin constitution, I don’t need it for now.

Breaking through the Foundation Establishment Realm is easy for me; breaking through to the Crystal Realm might be challenging, requiring your body’s aid then.

Before that, it would be best for you to strive to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm yourself.

That way, even if I later need to draw upon you.

Your strength can be maintained, easing both our minds."

Zheng Yi spoke evenly, unhurriedly introducing Liuu Ruyan to everyone in the backyard.

"Husband, you are truly fickle."

Finally.

Zheng Yi brought Liuu Ruyan before Wang Manman, and Wang Manman gave Zheng Yi a sidelong glance.

Zheng Yi did not mention the details of what had happened at the Celestial Treasure Pavilion.

He only emphasized Liuu Ruyan’s constitution benefits for his cultivation.

Wang Manman understood Zheng Yi’s cultivation was paramount and did not blame further. Her gaze toward Liuu Ruyan softened with sympathy.

She offered her hand, saying, "Alright, now that you’re in the estate, we’re a family.

Our Wang Family of Piaomiao Mountain has now allied with that True Disciple of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect, and with our ancestor, will inevitably break through to the Crystal Realm, ensuring you, sister, will not suffer."