This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 250 Xizhu's Guidance

"I have a bad feeling about this."

The eldest sister's face was frosty; she keenly sensed the danger lurking in the woman before her, and her expression grew increasingly solemn.

"In that case, there is no other way. Who told you to be so impatient and come here rashly? Since you're here, make the best of it. Sit down first, and I need to consider whether to let you leave."

Xizhu gently poured two cups of tea, then lightly flicked her jade-like fingers, and the two cups of tea, like graceful butterflies, fluttered down before the two of them.

"Senior Sister, since we're here, let's make the best of it and not be impatient."

Hua Xiaolou, however, remained completely unconcerned, even though she knew Xizhu was extremely dangerous.

"What exactly do you intend to do here?" Xizhu gave Ruoxue a meaningful look, indicating that she would handle things here. Ruoxue understood and immediately headed towards the secret chamber. Firstly, it was not advisable for Ruoxue to eavesdrop on the upcoming conversation; secondly, someone needed to look after things in the secret chamber, and with these two here, it was clearly not a good time to leave seclusion.

"Just out of curiosity." Hua Xiaolou watched Ruoxue leave until her figure completely disappeared before turning back. With this woman blocking her way, even if she wanted to follow, she was powerless to get around her.

"Stop playing those low-class tricks," Xizhu emphasized again.

"Or rather, what exactly is Tianling's purpose in appearing in this world?"

"Alas, we really didn't want to come here. This is the first time I've been so far from home. Who would have thought that the Confucian Temple would go crazy and make us come to this so-called Poetry Immortal Gathering? It's utterly absurd!"

Hua Xiaolou responded with a face full of resentment.

"The Confucian Temple sent you?" Xizhu frowned.

"That's right! I don't know what kind of spell the Confucian Temple cast on our master, forcing us to come. Do you think I wanted to come? I had no choice!"

"We've never been invited to any of the previous gatherings of the Poet Immortal..."

"Yes, not only are we here, but people from the waters have also come. Who knows what tricks they're up to? That's why we've entered the city so discreetly, hoping to head back home as soon as the Poetry Festival ends. But the current situation is that even if we want to keep a low profile, some people won't allow it."

"So that's why you came here? To find out what's really going on?"

"You're wrong. We want to see who injured Xiao Xingchen. Yun Xiyao is also injured. If it was the same person, I'd better get my men and run away quickly. I don't want my senior sister to meet with any misfortune here."

Hua Xiaolou kept sighing, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Then you can come another day, and we can talk about your business after Xiao Xingchen wakes up."

"Why change the date? Your sister is right here. Judging from the way she's acting, it seems like your sister is in charge of this Prince Kao Shan's mansion. It's the same as telling you."

"No, I will leave soon. I will not interfere in your affairs, nor do you need to tell me. I am only doing my bit here."

"help?"

Now it was Hua Xiaolou's turn to look puzzled.

"Sister, who exactly are you?"

"Passerby,"

"Liar,"

"I'm not lying to you, these are traveling merchants who are just passing through and will stay here for a while before leaving again."

"Really? Are merchants all this capable now?"

"Believe it or not, but let me give you a piece of advice: this King Kao Shan is a man of great influence, and cooperating with him is risky."

"If I had any concerns before I met my sister, I'm now settling into this Prince Kao Shan's mansion. There are plenty of rooms here, and we're just looking for somewhere to stay, so let's just stay here."

Hua Xiaolou smiled contentedly, treating her like family at all, which made Xizhu shake her head. She then looked at her senior sister.

"Your master must have had ulterior motives for coming down the mountain this time. Perhaps he wants you to find a way to break through to the seventh realm. I can point you in the right direction."

"You're being so kind?" the senior sister replied coldly.

"Believe it or not, the Demon Suppression Prison holds your destiny. You can go and explore it when the time comes."

"What about me? What about me? Sister, have I had any special opportunities?"

Hua Xiaolou looked on with anticipation, her eyes practically sparkling.

"As for you, just try to avoid causing trouble."

"What? I'm so well-behaved, how could I possibly cause trouble?"

The eldest senior sister listened quietly, like a statue. She had secretly wondered if this trip down the mountain was a trial given to her by her sect.

However, along the way, she couldn't help but wonder if, with her current strength, there seemed to be no opportunity worth taking action.

Xi Zhu's reminder jolted her awake as if struck by lightning.

The words "Demon Suppression Prison" and "Demon" flashed through her mind like lightning, instantly intertwining with her cultivation technique. A storm raged within her, the first time such a visibly turbulent emotion had surfaced on her face. Her expression grave, her voice low as she asked, "The Demon Suppression Prison you speak of, is it the one beneath the ancestral temple?"

"Naturally, the matter of the Demon Suppression Prison is no longer a secret. After the Poet Immortal Gathering, the Martial Emperor will open it. At that time, with your cultivation level, seizing that opportunity that belongs to you should be a natural outcome."

"Does that thing really exist?"

The eldest sister suddenly became a little excited, and her voice unconsciously rose eight octaves.

"What is that?" Hua Xiaolou looked at the two of them with a suspicious expression.

"It exists." Xizhu's answer was resolute.

"Thank you!" The senior sister's hostility receded quickly like a tide, replaced by utmost sincerity and gratitude. The conversation between the two left Hua Xiaolou completely bewildered, at a loss, and filled with resentment.

"Alright, things should be settled over there now. Please wait here for a moment, and someone will come to pick you up soon."

Xizhu seemed to sense something and immediately stood up and left, leaving Hua Xiaolou and the other person behind. She wanted to chase after them, but her senior sister shook her head and spoke solemnly.

"Since she says she'll stay here, let's wait a bit. We can't afford to mess with this woman."

"What level is she at?"

"I don't know, I can only say that it's very high, and the two of us are no match for it."

"So what did you mean by what you were saying earlier? Does the Demon Suppression Prison really hold an opportunity for a world breakthrough?"

The eldest sister nodded.

"My cultivation technique has reached the fifth stage. At this stage, only by obtaining the legendary Ice Silkworm can I advance further. However, the Ice Silkworm has long been extinct. She is telling me that there are remnants of the Ice Silkworm in the Demon Suppression Prison."

"Really?" Hua Xiaolou stood up abruptly, her face beaming with excitement.

"She's the kind of person who wouldn't lie. Once the Demon-Suppressing Prison opens, I definitely want to go and see for myself."

"That's great, that's great! If the world breaks through to the seventh realm, then... Don't worry, we'll do everything we can to help you. We absolutely can't let this opportunity slip by."

Hua Xiaolou was extremely excited. The gloom that Xizhu had suppressed earlier vanished completely. Instead, she was glad that she had managed to break into this place today. If she hadn't insisted on forcing her way in, she wouldn't have met such a terrifying woman, nor would she have known that this place actually held an opportunity for a master to break through.

"Don't get excited, Xiao Xingchen should be awake. We can make an ally with him."

Senior Sister rarely makes such decisions; usually, she prioritizes Hua Xiaolou's opinion. But this time, as soon as she spoke, Hua Xiaolou knew...

Senior Sister is truly moved. If it can really help Senior Sister break through to the seventh realm, Ling Ke will truly owe that woman a great favor that day.