Chapter 1442 — The Firmament's Young Master Xu, Peerless Under Heaven
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Xu Shenghua was from a sect of Jingping, a small country of the Yuan Realm, and had been sent by Heavenly Venerable Mu; in status he could not possibly compare with her, and yet she had lowered her own bearing — was she seduced by male beauty? Xu Shenghua's gaze fell upon her eyes, showing a look of puzzlement.
Xiu Hongsu, enchanted by his look, suddenly came to her senses: "He is asking why I have not yet gone to see Consort Yan — it is not that he is casting sheep's eyes at me. He is courteous; though puzzled, he did not ask outright, unlike a crude fellow like Heavenly Venerable Mu.
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" She led the way, and her words multiplied without her noticing; to speak with such a handsome man was always a pleasant thing.
Xu Shenghua was a good listener, always smiling as he heard her out, only occasionally answering a sentence or two, but a sentence or two was enough to make Xiu Hongsu very happy. They arrived at Consort Yan's side palace, and suddenly Xiu Hongsu came to her senses: "Oh no! Consort Yan likes young and handsome men; if she sees Young Master Xu, I fear even Xiao Qi will fall out of favor.
Xiao Qi's bearing is far inferior to his. . . " But they had already reached the hall, and she could not leave now.
Consort Yan's voice came from within the hall: "Hongsu, bring the envoy in. " Xu Shenghua, smiling, walked toward the hall, and his divine consciousness rippled as he sent a voice transmission to Xiu Hongsu: "The purpose of my visit is to seek an audience with the Taiji Ancient Gods through Consort Yan.
Please, young lady, announce me to the Taiji Ancient Gods. " Xiu Hongsu was slightly startled, then understood, and led him into the side palace.
In the hall, Consort Yan sat on her throne, a white cat in her arms, looking down at the cat, her slender jade hand sliding from the back of the cat's head down to its back, and then on to its tail. She gazed at the cat so intently that though she heard footsteps she did not raise her head, and said with a smile: "As the Taiji Ancient Gods expected, Heavenly Venerable Mu has indeed sent the Taiji essence liquid back. Yet for all Heavenly Venerable Mu's calculations, he did not reckon whether he can settle his grievances with the Taiji Ancient Gods — that still depends on this palace's inclination.
If this palace does not permit it, envoy of Heavenly Venerable Mu, you will not even see.
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. " She raised her head to look at Xu Shenghua, and her gaze suddenly froze. Xu Shenghua made his salute; though light as the breeze and the clouds, never exceeding propriety, his own bearing and temperament formed in him an inexhaustible elegance.
Suddenly the white cat's fur bristled, and it arched its back at Xu Shenghua with a menacing growl.
Consort Yan rose and tossed the white cat to the ground; it arched its body and came sidelong, step by step, to Xu Shenghua's front, its tail quivering like a snake as it circled him, pacing around him. It was as though looking upon its enemy, ready at any moment to spring and strike a fatal blow.
"Xiao Qi, withdraw. Do not alarm our honored guest. " At Consort Yan's command, the white cat, though unwilling, had no choice but to retreat. "Hongsu, you may withdraw as well," Consort Yan waved her hand and said with a smile. Xiu Hongsu took the chance to withdraw.
Xu Shenghua said: "Then does Your Highness permit me to see the Taiji Ancient Gods, or not?
" "Whether I permit it or not depends on the envoy. " Consort Yan leaned close and said with a smile: "The envoy is young and handsome, and not only comely but of uncommon bearing.
That such a person should exist in the lower realm is truly a marvel.
" "Your Highness flatters me. " Xu Shenghua bowed slightly and said: "Consort Yan stands high above, enjoying the grace of the Heavenly Emperor.
This subject fears.
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" "Fears what?