564. No Milk Beer, She’s More Straightforward

Snow Empress stopped her movements and raised her eyes to meet Qian Renjue's gaze.

Her beautiful face remained cold and stunning as ever.

However, a different emotion flickered in her brows—an almost imperceptible hint of having fallen into the mortal world.

"Qian Renjue, are you done with your call?"

"Mm, let's go."

Qian Renjue nodded, casually freeing Ice Empress and wrapping an arm around Snow Empress' waist.

Snow Empress obediently nestled into his embrace.

Ice Empress hurriedly slipped into Qian Renjue’s sleeve, praising her own wisdom.

Sure enough, she couldn't just outright tell her sister about their affair.

She just needed to wait for her sister to see all the other women.

If she could tolerate those outsiders, then as a sister with a bond spanning hundreds of thousands of years, wouldn’t acceptance come naturally?

Sisterly love runs deep, sister!

A golden portal appeared, and Qian Renjue stepped in with Snow Empress in his arms.

At the same time, he equipped the "Ruyi Treasure Pouch" given by the system.

It’s not like it wouldn’t come in handy.

With more and more women clinging to him, it could occasionally prove useful.

He just hoped this item had a clean origin.

And not something that the damn system stole.


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Heaven Treasure Tavern – After Three Rounds of Drinks

Zhu Zhuqing and the others were almost done with their meal.

Ye Lingling sat quietly at the table, watching Ning Rongrong and the rest.

Aside from herself, everyone’s cheeks were flushed with intoxication.

The table was littered with empty bottles and jars that once held alcohol.

Yu Feng was locked in a drinking contest with Ning Rongrong.

Face red, determined to win the pouch of golden soul coins in front of her.

There were at least a thousand gold soul coins in that pouch.

For Yu Feng—and even her entire family—it was a fortune.

Losing wasn’t a big deal, though.

After all, it’s not like she was a man anyway.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu, her scorpion-braided hair draped around her neck, was drunkenly leaning on Zhu Zhuqing.

Her delicate lips exhaled the scent of alcohol.

"Zhuqing, drink! Let's drink more~"

"Xiao Wu, hold on a second."

Zhu Zhuqing raised her hand and gently stroked Xiao Wu’s face, easing her onto the table.

Her flushed cheeks pressed against the cool surface, but it did little to sober her up.

Xiao Wu clutched her cup, pressing it against Zhu Zhuqing’s chest while blinking her large crimson eyes in confusion.

"Zhuqing, what are you doing?"

"Don't spill it. Xiao Wu, if you don't drink milk beer, it's just not as fun."

Saying that—

Xiao Wu pulled her cup away and poured the drink directly onto her own face.

"……"

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes helplessly at the drunken rabbit, relieved that she hadn’t spoken too loudly.

Blushing, she suddenly called out Qian Renjue’s name in delight.

A smile crept onto her face, and she nearly burst into laughter.

Dugu Yan, her own face flushed, propped her chin up and pointed at Zhu Zhuqing with a teasing grin.

"Big-breasted cat, what are you laughing at out of nowhere? Don't tell me you're drunk too? Hahaha!"

"……"

Zhu Zhuqing ignored her.

Under Ye Lingling’s curious gaze, she slowly stood up.

She walked directly behind Yu Feng and raised her hand.

With a swift chop—

"Zhuqing!"

Ye Lingling's eyes widened in shock.

"Rongrong, come on, let’s keep drinking! Today, I'll show you what true—ugh!"

Before Yu Feng could finish, she felt a sharp pain at the back of her neck.

Her eyes rolled back, and she collapsed onto the table.


Slap! Slap!

Zhu Zhuqing clapped her hands in satisfaction, her face filled with an eager smile.

"......"

Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were a bit dumbfounded.

Even Xiao Wu raised her head, while the recently chugging Ning Rongrong paused and complained:

"Zhuqing, what are you doing? I could’ve won!"

"Teacher is about to arrive."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the girls around her, her eyes smiling as she spoke casually.

"Jue is coming?"

Ye Lingling's face lit up with surprise, and both Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu instantly sobered up a little.

"Holy Son!"

"Ah! Holy Son Brother is coming! That's great!"

Ning Rongrong squealed in excitement, then turned to Zhu Zhuqing with an approving nod.

"Zhuqing, well done! As your future Madam, I support you!"

"Just let that guy win this round. Throw in another pouch as an apology."

As soon as she finished speaking—

Ning Rongrong casually tossed two large pouches of gold soul coins in front of Yu Feng.

Her family had so much of this stuff that they could probably use it to build walls.

"Zhuqing, why didn’t you say so earlier?"

Xiao Wu stood up, patting her face repeatedly to sober herself up.

"I just found out too," Zhu Zhuqing replied innocently.

"They’re here."

Ye Lingling stood up, her gaze locked onto the portal that cracked open beside Zhu Zhuqing.

A gentle smile bloomed beneath her veil—

But it quickly faded, replaced by surprise and curiosity.

Who’s this woman?

So beautiful.

The temperature in the private room seemed to drop slightly.

Zhu Zhuqing and the others looked puzzled, while Ning Rongrong pouted in discontent.

Only Xiao Wu trembled slightly—instantly sobering up.

She had already felt the overwhelming pressure coming from Snow Empress.

Qian Renjue stood beside Zhu Zhuqing, Snow Empress at his side.

His gaze swept across the room, pausing momentarily on Yu Feng.

A tomboy, huh.

The girls' attention was entirely drawn to Snow Empress, admiration flashing in their eyes.

This woman was unlike anyone they had ever seen.

Pure, ethereal, almost otherworldly.

As they observed Snow Empress, she also observed them—

Before finally locking eyes with Zhu Zhuqing.

So this is what Qian Renjue likes to look at…

She’s grown so much!

Who’s she trying to seduce?

Zhu Zhuqing shivered and instinctively hugged her cold twin cats tighter.

The teacher and the kids' food supply must not be lost!

Feeling the weight of Snow Empress' direct, unfiltered gaze, Zhu Zhuqing nervously called out for help.

"Te-teacher~ Who is this sister…?"

"……"

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's address, Snow Empress immediately withdrew her scrutinizing gaze.

So she’s one of Qian Renjue’s disciples.

"Ha."

Seeing that the atmosphere between the girls remained somewhat harmonious, Qian Renjue chuckled and reached out to ruffle Zhu Zhuqing’s hair.

"Zhuqing, Snow Empress isn’t hostile. She’s—"

Before he could finish his sentence—

A drenched, blushing little rabbit suddenly interrupted excitedly:

"Xiao Wu knows!"

"She and Sister Ice are both soul beasts! That means she’s your ninth soul ring, right, Holy Son?"

"Ninth soul ring?"

Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong exchanged glances, finally understanding.

"Holy Son, am I right?"

Xiao Wu grinned mischievously.

"Correct. She is Ice Empress' elder sister, the near seven-hundred-thousand-year-old Ice Heaven Snow Woman."

Qian Renjue nodded.

As he introduced her, the sound of people gulping echoed through the room.

And then—unexpectedly—

Snow Empress suddenly hugged Qian Renjue’s arm, puffed out her chest, and declared:

"I’m also Qian Renjue’s woman."

To emphasize her claim, she even pulled Qian Renxue into the mix.

"Sister Xue said it herself!"

"……"

The room fell into silence again.

Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong all instinctively turned their gaze toward the two fiancées.

Ning Rongrong, who had just relaxed, furrowed her brows once again.

Ye Lingling, on the other hand, had already expected this the moment Qian Renjue arrived with Snow Empress in his arms.

Qian Renjue didn't deny it. Instead, he reassured them:

"Lingling, Rongrong, Snow Empress isn’t trying to provoke anyone—she’s just... straightforward."

"Qian Renjue is right."

A voice came from his collar—

It was Ice Empress, peeking her head out.