Chapter 43: My Master is Bai Ze
“This certainly isn’t a coincidence. She must know our whereabouts.” Huang Feiyan said. She noticed Jade Peony walking straight towards them. She wore that gradient-colored brocade dress, her figure long and graceful, her posture filled with a thousand charms. Her face was veiled, but it couldn’t hide her dazzling brilliance. Her cherry-colored eyes were unique, and Mingyan recognized her in an instant.
Jade Peony was alone. She walked to their table, held her skirt, and sat down. She didn’t take off her veil, her eyes curved into crescents, likely smiling. “What a coincidence, Brother Ming, Celestial Huang. We meet again.”
As she spoke, she glanced at Feng Shiyi, her eyes showing a hint of something strange, but she quickly looked away.
“You know our whereabouts, don’t you?” Mingyan said. “What do you want from us?”
Jade Peony smiled. “Why do you have to be so direct, Young Master Ming?”
“It’s better to be clear.” Mingyan frowned. “If you’re here for the Sheng Yuan Dynasty, I’ll naturally go when the time comes.”
“It’s not about that… As far as I know, Gu Hanshuang seems to have visited the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land and stayed for a while.” Jade Peony chuckled.
“Your information is quite up-to-date.”
She even knew about Gu Hanshuang’s visit to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land? This surprised him. Shouldn’t Gu Hanshuang’s visit have been a secret?
When they had entered the teleportation array, they had been immediately thrown into another small world. Later, his master had personally rescued them. This whereabouts… could it be known by others?
If it was known, it was likely that Gu Hanshuang had told someone about her plans before going to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land, and it had somehow reached Jade Peony’s ears.
“Forgive my impertinence. You know very well that the relationship between me and Gu Hanshuang is very tense. If you don’t mind, Young Master Ming, I wonder if you could tell me why Gu Hanshuang went to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land?” Jade Peony’s voice was soft and gentle. She was different from Gu Hanshuang. Gu Hanshuang’s words always carried a hint of arrogance, a feeling of being unyielding.
To be honest, Mingyan disliked that from the bottom of his heart.
Jade Peony’s gentle and soft tone was not as annoying.
But this woman’s mind was also very deep. It wasn’t good to get too close.
“Why don’t you ask Gu Hanshuang herself, Celestial Jade?” Mingyan said.
“Young Master Ming is joking.” Jade Peony chuckled. “If we meet, it’s a good thing if we don’t fight. And once we fight, we have to determine who is stronger.”
These words were all spoken through mental communication. Otherwise, if others heard them, it would probably attract a lot of attention.
Fight Gu Hanshuang?
When Gu Hanshuang’s fame was not yet great, it was nothing to say that she had fought with her. But now that Gu Hanshuang had firmly established herself as the number one in the Southern Continent, saying such things would easily make her a public enemy.
Everyone was convinced by her strength. If a random person suddenly appeared and said she could compete with Gu Hanshuang…
Jade Peony’s strength was there, but she had always been low-key and would never do such a high-profile thing.
Mingyan looked at her and narrowed his eyes. “You seem very worried about me and Gu Hanshuang getting together.”
“To be honest, Young Master Ming, I am indeed very worried. Your talent is truly terrifying. I heard that when you two first met, you were still at the Yin Tomb Realm. In just a short time, you’ve already reached the Qi Sea Realm.” Jade Peony sighed softly. “My intuition tells me that letting you and Gu Hanshuang get together is a mistake.”
If it weren’t for him, Jade Peony would actually be happy to see Gu Hanshuang conquered and become a submissive little woman. She had even mentioned this to Empress Yin of the Sheng Yuan Dynasty.
But as time went on, she discovered that her master, Bai Ze, seemed to have a special interest in Mingyan. And… Jade Peony glanced at Feng Shiyi, who was sitting obediently beside him. If this continued, the situation would be unfavorable for her.
“I’ve said it before, I won’t get involved in your rivalry. Gu Hanshuang did go to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land and stayed for a while, but I didn’t have much interaction with her.” Mingyan frowned. “I’ve said this many times.”
“I’m sorry.” A hint of apology appeared in Jade Peony’s cherry-colored eyes. “I’ve indeed caused you a lot of trouble, Brother Ming. But I came here this time to cooperate with you.”
Huang Feiyan frowned. She knew Mingyan and Jade Peony were communicating mentally, but she didn’t know what they were talking about…
She muttered to herself, this Mingyan is good at everything, but he has too many women around him. How come there are so many? I didn’t notice before.
Mingyan’s brow twitched slightly. This woman didn’t seem to understand. He had already said he didn’t want to get involved.
“Brother Ming, don’t be so quick to refuse. I don’t mean for you to fight Gu Hanshuang with me. I know you don’t want to get involved in these things.” Jade Peony smiled. “I just want to form a good relationship with you. You don’t have to help me deal with Gu Hanshuang. For me, as long as you don’t stand on her side, that’s enough.”
“I know you may find me a bit annoying, Brother Ming. But it’s precisely because I value you so much and know the impact you can have that I want to make sure you won’t stand on Gu Hanshuang’s side. She’s a woman who will do anything to achieve her goals. She might even say that someone predicted she would be with you, to try and get close to you, saying she’s here to observe you, but in reality, she just wants to tie you to her ship.”
“Gu Hanshuang is arrogant. Even if she says such things, she’s just trying to use you.” Jade Peony sighed softly. “If you really become Dao companions with Gu Hanshuang, it would be a disaster for both of us. I don’t want to be your enemy, and I don’t want to see you get hurt by her, because these things could have been avoided.”
Mingyan’s heart stirred. Gu Hanshuang did seem to have done as Jade Peony had said…
What Jade Peony said, from what he knew, seemed to be completely correct.
He had always felt that Gu Hanshuang was arrogant. Of course, she was outstanding and had the right to be, but he wasn’t particularly fond of it. Let alone having any good feelings for her, he wished she would stay as far away from him as possible and never come to find him.
Although if he had to choose between Gu Hanshuang and Jade Peony, he would rather spend time with Jade Peony. No matter what, Jade Peony wouldn’t act so arrogant. She showed a sense of equality.
Of course, this didn’t mean he was taking sides.
“You’re overthinking. Gu Hanshuang and I are not the same kind of people.” Mingyan shook his head. “I won’t get involved in your matters. You’re worrying too much, Celestial Jade.”
Jade Peony’s eyes drooped, and she sighed softly. “Young Master Ming, I just want to make sure you won’t get together with her. I won’t ask you to do anything for me. Why are you so resistant?”
“If I accept, then if Gu Hanshuang thinks I’m on your side, wouldn’t the result be the same? I would be forced to get involved,” he said.
“As long as you don’t let her know,” she said. “I’m actually quite willing to befriend you, Brother Ming.”
Mingyan was about to refuse, but the words were stuck in his throat.
He suddenly remembered what his master had said about that crystal…
And Jade Peony was a demon, and the number one of the Demon Clan at that.
He pondered for a moment, then asked, “If you want to be my friend, then tell me, why are you in the Southern Continent? Your specific identity. If we can’t be honest with each other, how can we be friends?”
“…” Seeing him suddenly change his mind, Jade Peony was slightly surprised, but her smile widened. “Of course… The reason I’m in the Southern Continent is because my master is here. You already know her name.”
“I know?” Mingyan frowned.
“That’s right. My master is one of the demon kings of the Southern Continent.” Jade Peony nodded.
“…Your master is Bai Ze?” Mingyan was shocked.
Jade Peony smiled demurely. “That’s right, my master.”
Bai Ze lived on the sacred mountain of the Demon Clan, which was Li Jing Mountain. This was also his destination.
And Li Jing Mountain was the mountain his master had mentioned.
