Chapter 9, Adding Fuel to the Fire

The Kunpeng suddenly descended vertically by several zhang, catching Xiang Su off guard, causing him to be terrified to the core. Although he intended to pluck a feather from it, he ultimately did not dare to do so

Xiang Su lowered her eyes and let out a soft hum, not believing that she hadn't heard it; this was an insult to her! Does it mean she has to wait a few hundred more years to be considered beautiful?

She did not respond, not because of the lofty demeanor of His Majesty, but because from the very first glance she cast upon him, he had this expression. She was genuinely concerned.

It takes a hundred years to present a single horse to the Heavenly Palace? Xiang Su couldn't even dare to touch her own clothes, as they seemed too precious. Fortunately, they are resistant to tearing; otherwise, she would be reluctant to wear them.

Really? Xiang Su was so happy that she almost jumped up. How did such good luck suddenly come? She thought seriously for a moment; the golden clothes of the monarch were indeed beautiful, but too dazzling. If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't win, seeing someone dressed so flamboyantly made her want to punch them in the face. If she wore it, it would be disastrous; with her low magical power, wouldn't she be beaten black and blue every day? Furthermore, the most beautiful color was the green dress of Sister Qing Sui. She certainly couldn't wear the same color as Sister Qing Sui, as that would be very disrespectful. She thought seriously for a moment; the golden clothes of the monarch were indeed beautiful, but too dazzling. If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't win, seeing someone dressed so flamboyantly made her want to punch them in the face. If she wore it, it would be disastrous; with her low magical power, wouldn't she be beaten black and blue every day? Furthermore, the most beautiful color was the green dress of Sister Qing Sui. She certainly couldn't wear the same color as Sister Qing Sui, as that would be very disrespectful. "I want a light green color, like that of the green peony." Previously, a celestial being had come to Lingze Mountain and transplanted a green peony by the spirit pool, but it still didn't survive. The flower's color was neither white nor green, and she was very envious. The green peony died, and she was sad for a long time. "I want a light green color, like that of the green peony." Previously, a celestial being had come to Lingze Mountain and transplanted a green peony by the spirit pool, but it still didn't survive. The flower's color was neither white nor green, and she was very envious. The green peony died, and she was sad for a long time.

Chilin's temperament is such that she would never flatter the subordinates. Ziyin smiled; her gentle and virtuous demeanor is her advantage

"Your Majesty, after the holy sword is forged, you must come..." Zi Yin said with tears in her eyes. Xiang Su, seeing her tender and affectionate demeanor, thought she was going to say, 'You must come marry me,' but in the end, the Dragon Lady only said, 'You must come to see me'

Just as her dissatisfaction with the sovereign reached its peak, she heard him leisurely say: "Since it was the azure crane that was given to Xiang Su, you should take it to her."

"Your Excellency, the sky is already dark. Why not take a short rest at my Rose Mountain, have a drink to ease your spirits before you leave?" A fairy in a pink dress seemed quite eager, directly inviting despite the sharp gazes of the surrounding women.

"Oh, Sister Dragon Maiden is truly generous." The woman in blue chuckled as she stood up, while Xiang Su looked at her with some wariness. This person was more unscrupulous than others; it was she who had just suggested marrying her off to Kunpeng! "This Bi Bo Jin can only be obtained once every hundred years even in the Heavenly Palace. It is the treasure of our East Sea, and you are just giving it away? Well, looking at the Emperor's garments, they are all woven from the Bi Bo Jin you crafted yourself."

Xiang Su saw the sovereign once again stroking the feathers on the back of the Kunpeng, how biased! So biased! Is he afraid that this bird will be sad? When the Kunpeng spoke to her like that, no one came forward to uphold justice! She felt a strong dissatisfaction towards the sovereign, turning her head away with another huff.

Dong Tianyun cast a cold glance at her, clearly displeased. Since she had taken on a human form, it was the first time he had seen her display such a complex expression, one that he could not decipher.

Dong Tianyun seemed not to have heard her words, gently stroking the feathers on Kunpeng's back, while Kunpeng struggled to suppress the instinctive urge to flip over and throw her off. After a while, Dong Tianyun asked with a half-smile, "Kunpeng... why are you being so cryptic?"

This time she recognized the value, as it turned out that the fabric worn by the monarch was this kind of Bi Bo Jin, no wonder it looked even better than the clothes of Sister Qing Sui

My attendant has returned, and I shall trouble you no further today. Dong Tianyun said this slowly and calmly, raising his cup and drinking it all.

"No... no rush." Xiang Su replied calmly, still wearing a worried expression. Seeing the sovereign's piercing gaze upon her, it was clear that he had seen through her troubled heart. This matter... she really had to discuss it with the sovereign; otherwise, if Kunpeng decided to play tricks, she would truly be at a loss. "Sovereign..." she said hesitantly, looking at Dong Tianyun, "Could you please ask Kunpeng to return the hairpin to me? Although it belongs to his cousin, he promised it would be given to me."

The way the sovereign handed her the hairpin reminded Xiang Su of the scene at the small town gate where passersby would reward beggars.

Suddenly, she understood, it was bias, still bias! This was a revenge for Kunpeng against her

I do not have such a fine gift, only this crane feather hairpin. Look at this little child with disheveled hair, clearly unable to style it. Here, take it. " Saying this, she pulled a rather unremarkable hairpin from her own head, not handing it to Xiang Su, but instead placing it in Kunpeng's hand. "With this hairpin, whatever hairstyle you wish to create, just twist it up and it will be done.

The ribbon has been completed, so let me try it on this little fairy attendant. Dong Tianyun turned to glance at Xiang Su, and everyone else followed suit.

"Do you need to go urgently?" He asked her directly, as someone like her, a little fairy, was still unable to control the burdens of this physical body

"Come here, little girl." Zi Yin, the Dragon Maiden, changed her initial hostility towards her and greeted Xiang Su kindly

The atmosphere suddenly fell silent at the table. Xiang Su noticed that the fairy in pink looked quite anxious, even struggling to maintain her composure on the chair, while the others wore disdainful smiles, as if they were merely spectators enjoying the show. Strangely, the Emperor did not express his opinion, but the Dragon Lady Zi Yin let out a strange, dry laugh and said, "Sister Du Juan is truly amusing. Could it be that my Zi Wei Palace lacks a place for the Emperor to enjoy wine?"

Xiang Su thought for a moment, this is truly an excellent opportunity for revenge! Imitating the tone of Kunpeng when she was at the Qing Sui Mansion, she raised her chin and let out a sarcastic cold laugh, "Him? Hmph!"

Why isn't he using it?" Dong Tianyun said lightly after the Kunpeng had flown steadily, "Can he give it to his future wife?

This young girl is exceptionally beautiful; in just a few hundred years, once she sheds her youthful innocence, she is likely to hold a prominent position among the three realms said a fairy in white with a tone of admiration

At the time of farewell, Ziyin and the other women all accompanied them to the palace gate, along with the maidens of the Ziwei Palace, creating a grand spectacle. Ziyin, the Dragon Maiden, shed tears in public, silently gazing at the clouds in the eastern sky. Xiangsu felt that although she did not speak, her silence was more moving than a thousand words. Looking at the Emperor again, he displayed a demeanor of indifference, sitting on the transformed Kunpeng without looking back.

Xiang Su looked at Dong Tianyun in fear, and Dong Tianyun glanced at her, feeling the same sense of entanglement that Kunpeng once experienced, completely unaware of what was wrong with her

Dong Tianyun nodded gently and said, "I will give it to you after I return and clean it properly"

Forget it... It took Xiang Su a long time to recover. The Lord is indeed biased; is he forcing her to marry Kunpeng? "I don't want that hairpin anymore!" She was resolute in her refusal! To express her feelings, she said decisively, "If you want me to marry Kunpeng, it would be better to kill me with a single blow right now; that would be better than marrying a strange and eerie bird!"

Dong Tianyun squinted his eyes slightly, turned his face to frown at her. Previously, he brought her along for two reasons: first, to prevent anyone from tracking them, and second, because he found it amusing. Now, however, he was already feeling a headache. The unreliable Wood Spirit, Qing Sui, had already reached a certain level, but he did not expect there to be someone even more outstanding than him.

The banquet table was not large, yet it was crowded with no less than five or six elegantly dressed ladies. Xiang Su recognized the lady in purple, Zi Yin Long Nu, who sat closest to the monarch. Compared to their first meeting when she was all smiles and flirtation, she now appeared sullen and taciturn. In contrast, the other flamboyant fairies retained much of her previous charm, gazing at the monarch with eyes so sparkling they seemed ready to cast hooks to ensnare souls.

Zi Yin laughed lightly. Dong Tian Yun's tone became increasingly indifferent, and Zi Yin, the Dragon Maiden, wisely chose to stop. The other fairies also seemed to be stunned by Chi Lin's fiery demeanor, and they hesitated to bring up the topic of inviting Dong Tian Yun again.

The Kunpeng let out a sharp cry and suddenly flipped over violently.

The cuckoo fairy smiled awkwardly and said, "Sister Dragon Lady, please do not misunderstand. The Emperor has come to Donghai Nanwan several times, yet he has never visited my place. At this time, the roses are in full bloom, which can be considered a beautiful sight in Nanwan. It is rather presumptuous of me to invite the Emperor to come and enjoy it."

Zi Yin smiled and praised, "The little girl has quite the discerning eye." She then summoned the fairy attendant, who brought forth a set of women's garments. Xiang Su wanted to take it herself, but was pulled back by Kun Peng, earning herself a glare. The Dragon Lady, Zi Yin, closed her eyes and chanted incantations over the garments. Gradually, light began to emanate from the clothes, and as the brilliance faded, the garments transformed into a beautiful hue reminiscent of green peonies, leaving Xiang Su in awe. "Your true form is that of a gardenia, and I have chosen a gardenia pattern for the hem and cuffs of your dress," she said. The Dragon Lady glanced at Dong Tianyun, who gave her a subtle look, instantly filling her with satisfaction and a shy smile.

Dong Tianyun noticed that Xiang Su was very anxious, sitting beside her, frowning from time to time, sighing occasionally, and frequently rubbing her hands.

Returning to the Purple Micro Palace, the Eastern Sky Cloud was feasting in the pavilion by the lake. As dusk approached, the lake's surface rippled with orange glimmers, and beyond lay the vast sea, presenting a breathtaking view. Although Xiang Su was feeling downcast, the beauty of the scenery eased her mood considerably; the new monarch and the Dragon Maiden truly knew how to enjoy themselves. Upon entering the pavilion, Xiang Su unconsciously glanced at the new monarch. Although he rarely displayed much expression, she easily sensed that he was not happy. Today, she had encountered too many unpleasant matters and had no mind to consider the new monarch's feelings, merely casting a sidelong glance at Kunpeng as it reported back.

This ...? ... This is regardless, right? Xiang Su fell into deep sorrow, as Kunpeng had been with him for many years, and the bond between a person and a bird was naturally much deeper than hers. "I really need this hairpin!" She resolved to present her reasons, "In the past, there was Jin Zhan to help me with my hair, but now that I can't be with him, who will help me with my hair?" As she spoke, she was moved herself, her nose feeling sour. "Moreover... what use does Kunpeng, being a bird, have for a hairpin? He doesn't need to comb his hair when he transforms into human form!"

Xiang Su still intended to raise her eyes to the sky and continue to hold a grudge against Kun Peng, but she was rudely pushed aside by him, indicating that they should stand together behind the sovereign. Although Xiang Su was reluctant, it was inappropriate to express her displeasure in front of so many people, so she stood with an increasingly dark expression, one on each side of Kun Peng, behind the chair of Dong Tian Yun.

Kunpeng's expression was very cold, and he vaguely clasped his fists, "Thank you, Aunt. " Xiangsu was so startled that she almost fell; Kunpeng actually had relatives? ... However ...! ... This family really is somewhat similar, equally unwelcomed!

The younger sister's rose is undoubtedly a beautiful sight of the East Sea, but unfortunately, it cannot compare to the divine pearl of fire protection in my Purple Micro Palace. I fear it may provoke the formidable Fairy Chilin, and then... This remark was clearly directed at Fairy Dujun, yet Xiangsu noticed that the eyes of the Dragon Lady Ziyin were glancing at the Monarch. From her perspective, that profile appeared exceedingly resentful and pouting. No wonder she dares to be so openly affectionate towards the Monarch; the Dragon Lady is not afraid of fire, and it seems everyone knows the ferocity of the red phoenix.

Xiang Su cried out for help, "Your Excellency, Jin Zhangfenglei!" Therefore, she could fly up and ride the wind, but there were no clouds at all; she had nothing to cling to. The speed was not slow, but the clouds she could summon were completely unable to keep up, and she could only continue to shout for help. The temperamental and unpredictable Your Excellency, with a smile, flew leisurely and finally glanced down at her. Xiang Su looked at him with great anticipation.

This is truly for her? Although the Emperor has mentioned it twice, she did not dare to take it seriously. From the words of the Dragon Lady, the scales stripped from the Nether Fish are a rare item. Stealing a glance at the Emperor, she saw him nod slightly, and only then did she joyfully approach, allowing the Purple Yinyin Dragon Lady to hang the ribbon between her arms. It looked so beautiful; it was the first time she possessed something so exquisite, even more so than the mirror that Sister Qingsui gave to Jinzhan. "This was crafted by me and the Emperor using the sacred scales of the Nether Fish. When you encounter an enemy, it can be used as a whip or a rope for self-defense. More importantly... as long as it is not the Fire Emperor using the Haotian Tower to burn you, this ribbon is not afraid of any spiritual fire from the Three Realms."

Hmm. Dong Tianyun responded perfunctorily with a hum, her long eyelashes half lowered, as if feeling drowsy. When Xiang Su turned back to look, the Ziwei Palace had already transformed into a small black dot on a solitary island.

Seeing that Long Nu and Qing He were so generous in their actions, the other women also presented some gifts to Xiang Su, who accepted them calmly with the tacit approval of Dong Tian Yun

Xiang Su silently climbed onto the back of the Kunpeng, gaining a deeper understanding of the new ruler. In addition to his penchant for seizing things from others, he also preferred to use people for advancement rather than for retreat.

The Purple Yinyin Dragon Lady smiled and interrupted, saying, "Stop talking nonsense." As she spoke, she took out a delicate box the size of a palm from her sleeve. Everyone stared at it eagerly. When the box was opened, a radiant light burst forth from within. Although they could not yet see what it was, the women were already in awe. The Purple Yinyin Dragon Lady took out a transparent, gossamer ribbon that shimmered with a pearlescent glow. With a gentle shake, the ribbon floated gracefully in the air, captivating to behold.

So this is the East Sea, Xiang Su turned her eyes around, no wonder the Purple Micro Palace is built on an island. She certainly knew about the East Sea and the West Abyss, but she did not expect to visit here by chance. She vaguely recalled that Baizhi Grass had mentioned that the dragon maidens of the East Sea were the best at weaving, even the weaver girl in the sky would sigh in admiration.

Xiang Su looked at the exquisite garments on the tray, feeling somewhat hesitant to touch them. She instructed the fairy, saying, "Dress me up," and the clothes automatically wrapped around Xiang Su, adjusting to fit her size and length. Xiang Su gasped in astonishment, receiving several disdainful glances from Kunpeng. She could not afford to confront him, but was unable to believe as she touched her skirt, vaguely hearing the fairy introduce that these clothes would not get dirty or torn, which made Xiang Su even more satisfied

Xiang Su felt that Sister Qing Sui was teasing Jin Zhan, but upon seeing the fairies making eyes at Kun Peng, she suddenly realized that this was what teasing truly meant! Previously, she found it hard to believe that the Lord was being "taken advantage of." However, seeing the other women joyfully teasing Kun Peng, she couldn't help but cast a sympathetic glance at the Lord. She had originally thought there was only one dragon lady, but to her surprise, so many other women had come as well. No wonder she saw the Lord looking gloomy as soon as she entered the pavilion.

"Look, they are quite a match with Kunpeng," said the woman in white. The woman in blue beside her also smiled and said, "Little Kunpeng, when this child grows up a bit, why don't you ask the Emperor to grant her to you as a wife?" As she spoke, she and a group of women looked at Kunpeng with flirtatious smiles.

Xiang Su secretly glanced at the dishes, all of which were celestial fruits and rich brews. Although the flaky pastries disappointed her, the food from the Ziwei Palace seemed to be less appetizing than the flaky pastries appeared. After observing the dishes, she then turned her attention to the people.

Kunpeng felt that the sovereign's mention of this matter was certainly with ulterior motives, could it be that he truly intends to betroth Xiangsu to him? He does not want it! He would be infuriated! A millennium of cultivation ruined in an instant!

Dong Tianyun glanced at her without speaking, merely raising his hand casually after Kunpeng briefly explained the itinerary

Zi Yin was overjoyed by her sweetly called "sister," and glanced at Dong Tianyun, who also wore a smile at the corners of his lips. Dong Tianyun was famously protective, which allowed Kunpeng's mount to be so arrogant and domineering. It seemed that coaxing this little girl also pleased him. The Dragon Lady smiled amiably and generously said: "I will gift you a garment made of East Sea's azure brocade. What color would you like?"

Thank you, Dragon Lady Sister! Xiang Su sweetly expressed her gratitude. Overwhelmed with joy, she no longer found it strange that the Dragon Lady had a capricious nature. In fact, she could even forgive her for taking advantage of the monarch, as she had crafted such an excellent magical artifact for her. By this reckoning, the monarch's slight loss was worth it.

The Kunpeng remained silent, and Xiang Su felt that if it were not in the presence of the sovereign, this black bird would likely peck her to death, its gaze so fierce. However, it still opened its mouth and delivered the hairpin into Dong Tianyun's hand

This is not the main point! The most urgent matter is that she is about to fall! She is going to be shattered into pieces!

Your Majesty, something happened. Shall we wipe it off? This came out of the mouth of the Kunpeng

"What is it?" he asked somewhat impatiently, "Put it away, this hairpin is not the token of love given to you by Kunpeng."

Kunpeng felt a surge of dry and burning sensation in his throat, is the monarch adding fuel to the fire

The Kunpeng truly desires a great transformation, especially so

Dong Tianyun felt angry just by looking at her, turning her face away to gaze ahead

Dong Tianyun was not angry; in an instant, he seized the advantage, his garments fluttering gracefully as he rode the wind. This was regardless of Xiang Su, who was shouting and clinging to his calf, dangling in mid-air.