“Stop spouting nonsense, Xu Morong! I’m warning you—if you keep harassing my sister, I’ll make you regret it!” Gong Qing pointed at Xu Morong, roaring in fury.
“You little brat, how dare you talk to our young master like that?” At that moment, a junior from the Xu Clan behind Xu Morong bristled, looking ready to lunge at Gong Qing.
“Hey, you don’t get to talk to my two sisters like that!” Xu Morong suddenly barked, turning to his subordinate. “Apologize, now!”
After Xu Morong’s command, the one who’d snapped at Gong Qing actually apologized.
It was clear—Xu Morong’s status in the Xu Clan wasn’t just for show.
But Gong Qing wasn’t buying it. She turned and walked off.
This time, Xu Morong didn’t follow. Instead, he watched Gong Mingyue and Gong Qing’s retreating figures with keen interest, a strange, sleazy smirk curling his lips.
“Brother Xu, these two girls are top-notch quality. Shame they don’t seem too fond of you,” someone sidled up to Xu Morong, their tone teasing.
“There’s no one I, Xu Morong, want that I can’t get. One day, I’ll have both sisters serving me together,” Xu Morong declared.
“Brother Xu, with your skills, I’ve no doubt you’ll pull it off,” the man replied.
“By the way, is what you said about Chu Xuanyuan’s son true?” he added, curious.
“Think I’d lie? When have I, Xu Morong, ever deceived you?” Xu Morong shot back.
*Buzz—*
Just then, a brilliant light flared at the top of the peach orchard, growing wider by the second.
Soon, a spherical object emerged from the glow.
It looked like a plant but was massive—like a small palace floating in midair.
“It’s here—the Peach Origin Secret Realm!”
As it appeared, almost everyone craned their necks to look, eyes gleaming with anticipation.
“Sister, is that the legendary Peach Origin Secret Realm?” Gong Qing asked Gong Mingyue.
“Yes, that’s the Peach Origin Secret Realm, said to hold the mysteries of martial cultivation,” Gong Mingyue replied.
“I can’t believe the Tantai Clan summoned it. Could it be… Miss Tantai Xing’er plans to let us explore it?” Gong Qing asked.
“Silly girl, summoning the Peach Origin Secret Realm takes tens of thousands of Purple Vein Boundary Stones. Sending one person inside costs a hundred thousand more. Do you think the Tantai Clan would spend that much to let us in?” Gong Mingyue countered.
“It’s *that* expensive?” Gong Qing’s eyes widened in shock.
Purple Vein Boundary Stones were ancient treasures, each one priceless—let alone tens or hundreds of thousands.
Hearing Gong Mingyue’s explanation, Gong Qing realized they’d never get a chance to enter.
“Sister, if they’re not letting us in, why’d the Tantai Clan summon it? Just to flex their power? But spending tens of thousands of stones just to show off—that’s way too extravagant, right?” Gong Qing asked.
“Silly girl, does the Tantai Clan need to flex their strength?” Gong Mingyue retorted.
“Oh, true,” Gong Qing giggled. “So what’s going on?”
“I’ve heard this junior gathering was held by Miss Tantai Xing’er for one person. I’d bet this Peach Origin Secret Realm is for them too,” Gong Mingyue said.
“Who could have that much pull? Linghu Hongfei, maybe?” Gong Qing wondered.
“No idea. But someone Miss Tantai Xing’er values this much—if it’s not Linghu Hongfei, they’re still no ordinary figure,” Gong Mingyue replied.
It wasn’t just Gong Mingyue feeling this way. Across the peach orchard, many seemed to know Tantai Xing’er had invited a special guest, which was why this gathering was happening.
Everyone was now guessing who it could be.
Even the arrogant Xu Morong turned serious, addressing his cronies: “Brothers, I’ve got word—Miss Tantai Xing’er’s VIP today isn’t Linghu Hongfei. But this person… they’re a dragon among men. No offense, but when they show up, you’re all gonna fade into the background.”
“What about you, Young Master Xu?” someone asked curiously.
Xu Morong grinned. “I don’t bow to many, but I respect Miss Tantai Xing’er. And if even she’s rolling out the red carpet for this guest, I, Xu Morong, know my limits. I can’t compare to them.”
His words only heightened his crew’s anticipation for this mysterious VIP.
After all, few ever earned such praise from Xu Morong.
