eurekapd Chapter 61 The Snowstorm Suddenly Stops, and the Goddess Descends
Chapter 61 The Snowstorm Suddenly Stops, and the Goddess Descends
A crisp notification sound suddenly rang out.
【drop! 】
[Host has triggered a temporary buff!]
[Before the end of today's snow appreciation banquet (the end time is subject to the official announcement by the banquet host, Jiang Jin'an), the host will gain the following three temporary abilities.]
[First, Realm Advancement. The host will temporarily advance one major realm, gaining mid-stage Golden Core cultivation.]
Second, inexhaustible spiritual energy. The host's spiritual energy will be inexhaustible.
[Third, the power of words. Within the capabilities of a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, the host can expend spiritual energy to make their words come true.]
Chu Lengyu never expected that she would trigger something like this on this trip, which was a pleasant surprise.
Whether it's improving one's cultivation level or ensuring an inexhaustible supply of spiritual energy, both are extremely useful to her.
As for the third one… she couldn’t help but ask, “Words of Power? Something like the Dragon Clan’s?”
[Even more powerful than that.]
Unexpectedly, Chu Lengyu smiled and said, "As expected, System, besides reading minds, you can also read my memories."
【…】
【Host, you have tested me many times already. Please have mercy.】
"What kind of test is that? Aren't you able to read minds? Didn't you already have this prepared? Alright, enough with the small talk. Let me see if the little gift you brought out today can please your master."
She sensed the continuous flow of spiritual energy within her, and a hint of arrogance gradually crept onto the smile on her lips.
The system simultaneously read Chu Lengyu's current plan and commented with a notification sound.
[Host, you're really good at this.]
……
Inside Yingxue Tower, Princess Jin'an was giving orders to the palace servants waiting nearby: "These two people do not know the rules of etiquette and hierarchy. This Yingxue Tower of my palace cannot tolerate such noisy and rude people. Please remove them from the tower immediately."
Upon hearing this, Chu Lin and Chu Wen'er's expressions changed drastically, and they were greatly surprised.
They had just learned that these unassuming siblings were actually the Empress's niece and nephew.
They were actually from the Duke of Li's mansion! With such illustrious status, why didn't they reveal it sooner? They deliberately concealed their identities; they must have done it on purpose!
What they found even more unbelievable was that the princess was so ruthless as to expel them from Yingxue Tower.
Princess Jin'an had already turned her head away, not wanting to look at them any longer.
She smiled at the guests and said, "I apologize for keeping you all waiting. I am late today due to other matters."
"Your Highness, you flatter me."
Good things are worth the wait, and a good feast is worth the long wait.
"Now that the princess has arrived, shall we begin the snow-viewing banquet?"
"Yes, we can finally begin."
Everyone agreed, eagerly anticipating the official start of the snow-viewing banquet.
Princess Jin'an hesitated for a moment, then said with a hint of apology, "There are still distinguished guests who have not arrived, so the snow appreciation banquet cannot begin for the time being. This is my oversight, and I wish to personally go and invite them. Everyone is welcome to dine and drink here for now, but the snow appreciation banquet will probably have to be postponed until nightfall."
"Distinguished guest? Could it be referring to Miss Chu from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?"
"How can we let the princess go to invite her herself? Let's send a lady-in-waiting instead."
"Yes, with the snow falling so heavily, it's the perfect time to hold a feast!"
The guests stood up and tried to dissuade him.
But Princess Jin'an was determined: "Please be patient, everyone. I will try my best to go and return as soon as possible. Please forgive my negligence today. I will make up for it in the future."
At this moment, even Jiang Zhibai and the others from the Prince of Qin's mansion couldn't help but become curious.
Xu Ruoruo asked softly, "Who is the princess going to pick up? Is it really that eldest daughter of the Chu family?"
"It was indeed Chu Lengyu," Princess Jin'an readily admitted. "She was the distinguished guest I wanted to invite, but unfortunately someone sabotaged things and deliberately concealed it, so she didn't even receive an invitation. This was also my oversight; I was careless, misjudged people, and failed to notice in time. I feel truly ashamed."
As the guests were filled with surprise and confusion, a faint female voice came from outside the building.
"If you are looking for me, then there is no need to go."
The sound was so clear it seemed to be right in front of me, yet so distant it seemed to be far away at the ends of the earth.
They couldn't help but look outside.
Suddenly, a sword rang out, and outside Yingxue Tower, the wind and snow stopped abruptly.
In the stillness of the night, brilliant light streaked across the sky like shooting stars, gently and solemnly paving the way into steps that led straight to the heavens.
At the end of this radiant glow, a young woman in white gracefully approaches.
Her jet-black hair cascaded down to her waist, swaying gently in the wind without being disheveled. Her face was as white as jade, serene yet noble, like a fairy stepping out of a painting, untouched by worldly dust, exuding an aura of transcendence.
Her long eyebrows, like distant mountains shrouded in mist, were slightly relaxed, and her dark, ink-black eyes were deep and bright, as if they could see through everything in the world.
His eyes held a coldness like jade, indifferent yet not entirely heartless, more like an aura of authority and oppression that came from the very core of his being.
She stood there, like a bright moon hanging alone in the sky, clear and pure, looking down at all things in the world with indifference and detachment from worldly affairs in her eyes.
Chu Wen'er was struck dumb by lightning.
She thought in alarm, how could she be here? How could she show up! She was no longer the eldest daughter of the Chu family. Today, she should be the one shining at this snow-viewing banquet!
Her eyes were bloodshot as she painfully looked up at Chu Lengyu, who was walking down the steps, screaming and shouting in her heart.
For most people, it was their first time seeing Chu Lengyu.
Their previous impression of "Miss Chu" was limited to "the adopted daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion." However, at this moment, they matched that name, which had been dismissed and laughed at, with the stunning young woman who had just appeared before them.
The world was amazed and showered it with praise.
It's as if they've forgotten that not long ago they were making wild guesses about her and disdainfully slandering her.
"Like a beautiful woman, with a face as clear and fair as jade."
"Graceful as a startled swan, lithe as a swimming dragon... the beauty of the Goddess of the Luo River is no more than this!"
"There is a beautiful woman, whom I have seen and will never forget!"
Faced with everyone's praise, Chu Lengyu simply smiled. Her smile was faint, yet it was like ice melting and snow blooming in an instant, possessing a kind of awe-inspiring power.
For a moment, everyone was speechless, their hearts pounding.
But for Chu Lengyu, neither the slander nor the praise of the world could shake her spirit.
Her looks are what she was born with, and she accepts them openly, but she is not arrogant because of them. Her pride comes from her spirit and her strength.
She descended from the void, radiating brilliance, step by step, like a goddess descending to earth.
"As some people don't want to see, I've come."