As an envoy of the Nine Heavens, Fairy Su Hua searched the world for news of a sinner of the Immortal Dao. Not only did she collect the original works of art left behind by Monarch Chixiao, she even personally retraced every path Monarch Chixiao had walked and every place he had visited since his birth. Furthermore, she grew very close to Monarch Chixiao's Crimson-Letter Sect.
No one knew why Fairy Su Hua did this.
She never explained it to anyone.
This displeased those who admired Fairy Su Hua and made the noble scions of the Immortal Dynasty resentful and unhappy.
However, if one were to say that Fairy Su Hua would shield that Gu Qingfeng simply because he claimed to be the successor of Monarch Chixiao, many believed Fairy Su Hua would absolutely not do such a thing. At the very least, Steward Bai believed in Fairy Su Hua's character.
Although Fairy Su Hua had always been searching for Monarch Chixiao and had grown close to the Crimson-Letter Sect,
it was only that and nothing more.
Steward Bai knew that many said Fairy Su Hua favored the Crimson-Letter Sect, even to the point of openly defying the Immortal Dynasty's decrees for their sake, and so on. These were all lies fabricated by others who were dissatisfied with Fairy Su Hua's search for Monarch Chixiao. It was just that as the rumors spread, many began to believe them.
In truth, Steward Bai was well aware that Fairy Su Hua had not only never favored the Crimson-Letter Sect, but had instead been constantly striving to mediate the conflicts between the Immortal Dynasty and the Crimson-Letter Sect. It was no exaggeration to say that the peaceful coexistence between the Immortal Dynasty and the Crimson-Letter Sect over the past century of the Present-Ancient Era was entirely due to Fairy Su Hua's efforts. If not for her, the Immortal Dynasty and the Crimson-Letter Sect would have gone to war long ago, a war that would inevitably have led to an outcome no one could foresee.
Moreover, in Steward Bai's view, whether Fairy Su Hua was intentionally shielding that Gu Qingfeng was not important at all.
Was it important?
Even if Fairy Su Hua were truly intentionally shielding him, so what?
Who would dare not give her that face?
One must know that Fairy Su Hua was an envoy of the Nine Heavens, representing the Nine Heavens. Even the powerful Immortals and nobles of the Immortal Dynasty had to show her deference, let alone others. If she wanted to shield someone, the Immortal Dynasty wouldn't dare say a word.
Unfortunately.
Even such a simple principle was beyond the comprehension of these Immortal Dynasty noble scions.
No!
It wasn't that they didn't understand.
They were just too young.
Too young, having experienced nothing, spoiled since childhood, never knowing the meaning of the word 'fear', never having felt terror, nor having faced life and death.
And too ignorant.
Ignorant enough to believe the Immortal Dynasty was the heaven of this world, ignorant enough to believe Fairy Su Hua was merely an envoy, and even more ignorant to believe Monarch Chixiao was just an upstart who got lucky. Ignorant of how high the heavens are and how thick the earth is.
Steward Bai had said all he should say, and even what he shouldn't have.
Yet, the eighteen noble scions, including Liuguang Jiaoying, simply wouldn't listen to reason. This left him truly at a loss, not knowing what to do. He could only hope Lord Xun would arrive soon. Perhaps now, only Lord Xun's personal arrival could restrain the arrogant and ignorant Liuguang Jiaoying.
"Steward Bai, this noble scion advises you to save your breath. Go down below and sit quietly. Don't get in this noble scion's way."
Liuguang Jiaoying snorted coldly. "Some people admire Fairy Su Hua and treat her words as Immortal decrees, but that doesn't mean I do. As a noble scion of the Immortal Dynasty, I have the duty and the responsibility to uphold the Immortal Dynasty's dignity and authority."
Having said that, he glanced down at Star-Shining, a trace of contempt flashing in his arrogant expression. Clearly, he was mocking Star-Shining and the others, mocking them for disregarding the Immortal Dynasty's dignity and authority just because of a word from Fairy Su Hua. They were truly unworthy of being noble scions conferred by the Immortal Dynasty.
In response,
Star-Shining Immortal Noble merely gave a faint smile, still sitting in his chair, sipping fragrant tea, as if he hadn't taken Liuguang Jiaoying's words to heart at all. However, Ying Nian beside him said with displeasure, "What's so great about him? If he didn't have Young Master Long backing him, Liuguang Jiaoying would be nothing!"
Although they were all noble scions conferred by the Immortal Dynasty, they had always been locked in covert and overt rivalry with Liuguang Jiaoying, and they all looked down on each other.
Beside them, Ruolan also said, "Really, Star-Shining Brother, are we just going to sit here and watch Liuguang Jiaoying show off in front of us?"
"Show off?"
Star-Shining Immortal Noble shook his head.
"Isn't he?"
Ruolan hugged her spirit fox, pouting slightly, seeming somewhat resentful. "That fellow surnamed Gu killed so many Immortal Officials. If we took action, it would be no small merit. But you...
Just because that woman Su Hua stepped in, you actually handed such a good opportunity over to Liuguang Jiaoying. Star-Shining Brother, I've told you, Su Hua is definitely intentionally shielding that fellow surnamed Gu...
Why won't you listen?"
"As for whether Fairy Hua is shielding that fellow surnamed Gu, I don't know. But..." Star-Shining Immortal Noble said leisurely, "But since Fairy Hua has already stepped in and clearly stated she will take responsibility for this matter, then whether she is shielding him or not is no longer important..."
"Why?
Could it be...
Star-Shining Brother is really so infatuated with that woman Su Hua?
For her, you would disregard even the dignity of us, noble scions of the Immortal Dynasty?"
"I do indeed admire Fairy Hua. However..." Star-Shining Immortal Noble wanted to say something but hesitated. After a moment of contemplation, he finally responded, "You are still young. You simply don't understand what Fairy Hua's status and background represent. Perhaps it's because Fairy Hua is usually too kind, never loses her temper, and has never fought with anyone, that you feel so fearless."
Gazing at the imposing figure of Liuguang Jiaoying standing within the Immortal Estate Radiance, Star-Shining Immortal Noble picked up a cup of fragrant tea, took a gentle sip, and a cold smile curved at the corner of his mouth. "As for Liuguang Jiaoying, hehe, I'd like to see how he plans to wrap up this grand show he's putting on."
He paused, and the cold smile at his lips turned into one of anticipation. "However, based on my understanding of Liuguang Jiaoying, he never considers the consequences of his actions, nor does he think about how to wrap things up. Even if he stirs up a heap of trouble, it's his parents who clean up the mess for him. I'd really like to see, if he pokes a huge hornet's nest this time in the Northwest, who will be left to clean up that mess for him."
The facts were indeed so.
When Liuguang Jiaoying was in the Divine Continent, he acted without considering the consequences, let alone here in the Northwest Border Wasteland.
In the Divine Continent, he dared to act tyrannically; in this Northwest Border Wasteland, he was even more lawless.
Consequences?
Wrapping things up?
These were not questions he should consider. He only considered how to show off his might and how to make this spectacle even grander.
"The masters of the Immortal Estate, roll out here!"
Liuguang Jiaoying's voice rang out. The three masters of the Northwest Immortal Estate—Murong Han, An Qiongshan, and Li Feiyuan—were all terrified, their faces changing color. Not daring to hesitate in the slightest, they immediately leaped up, stepping into mid-air and kneeling in salute.
"In the Northwest, are there any who are acquainted with that criminal disciple surnamed Gu?"