Chapter 281: 164. Win Over
Mists swirled, and under her slender and pale fingers, the appearance of her fair skin seemed almost ethereal.
The Ancient Goddess looked at Xu Yuan, who had entered without permission, her face full of embarrassment and anger. Her bedchamber was protected by a Formation, and within the Immortal Court, it was considered a forbidden area that ordinary people could not enter.
But Xu Yuan was an exception.
Already regarded as a candidate for the next Immortal Emperor, he had been diligently cultivated; within the Immortal Court, no place was forbidden to him.
However, because he had been waging wars on the battlefield of three races for many years, and also due to his personality, the Ancient Goddess had been caught off guard.
And it was also for this reason that Xu Yuan found this situation extremely peculiar.
As a successor being groomed for the future Immortal Emperor, why did the Three Immortal Lords first attack without saying anything, not even giving a chance for explanation?
Moreover, during the last simulation, Rem had said that within the Immortal Court, there were only a handful of peers in the same realm as her, but later, seven or eight appeared.
Also, by their looks, it was apparent they had just awoken from seclusion, and they were well-prepared.
Could it be that simply because of Tao Yaoyao, the Prophetic Fox, they would awaken from many years of slumber?
Xu Yuan found it hard to believe.
Rather than breaking the seclusion for Tao Yaoyao, it seemed more likely that it was targeted at him.
Within it, there must be some hidden facts unknown to him.
"Divine Child, if you do not leave, I will have to call for others."
Watching him stand motionless, without offering any explanation and instead staring at her intently, the Ancient Goddess felt a surge of rage, yet she also knew that even if she reported the incident, it might not do any good. She could only suppress her anger and said coldly.
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Xu Yuan paused for a moment, a teasing light flashing across his eyes.
"Go ahead, if you're not worried about being seen."
"You!?"
The Ancient Goddess was momentarily stunned, then quickly realized the predicament the two of them were in.
"Shameless!"
She bit her silver teeth and said coldly.
"Fair enough."
Xu Yuan looked at her with a smile and said.
"What are you here for, after all?"
The Ancient Goddess finally couldn't hold back anymore, waved her hand, and condensed the Immortal Elixir from the Jade Pool into a sheer garment to cover herself.
It was mainly because her storage bag wasn't on her person, otherwise, it wouldn't have been so troublesome.
"You guess?"
Xu Yuan was not in a hurry and continued to observe the goddess, who he remembered being immensely proud.
He vividly recalled that the first time he saw her, during the Dao Investigation in Dawn City, she stood with her back to the crowd, exuding an aloof and cold demeanor.
And now, not to mention this time, even during the last simulation, when she had seen him, she had been unusually amiable.
Thinking this, Xu Yuan's gaze became playful.
Hearing his reply, although annoyed, the goddess couldn't help but start thinking deeply.
She didn't believe Xu Yuan's purpose was merely to insult or dishonor her.
Not to mention Xu Yuan wasn't someone who indulged in sensual pleasures, even if he had suddenly realized something, he shouldn't have approached her specifically.
Especially since she had always been extremely low-profile and cautious within the Immortal Court and rarely spoke to others.
How could he have taken a fancy to her?
Therefore, there must be another reason.
"Do I even need to guess?"
With a slight smile that was inexplicably enchanting, the Ancient Goddess said.
"You would only come to me because of something to do with the Immortal Court Formation."
After all, besides that, she couldn't think of anything else about her that might capture his interest.
She did have other secrets, but she didn't think Xu Yuan would know about them.
"You are indeed clever."
Xu Yuan looked at her somewhat surprised.
The last time, when the Ancient Goddess, who was in charge of the Immortal Court's Arrays, had caused him the most trouble though her power was nowhere near the other mighty ones. However, the Arrays of the Immortal Realm that had been established over many years had accumulated formidable strength. While it might not pose the greatest threat to him offensively, in terms of trapping and annoyance, it definitely brought him the most pressure.
Therefore, if possible, Xu Yuan wanted to eliminate this threat first.
"After all, besides this, there shouldn't be anything else on me worth Your Highness's concern."
Since she had guessed his intention, what followed was simple.
The Ancient Goddess was about to continue her verbal riposte,
but Xu Yuan calmly said, "Since you've already guessed, why hesitate? Hand over the ownership of the Array."
Seeing his arrogant demeanor, the Ancient Goddess's face suddenly darkened.
"Divine Child, aren't you being a bit too overbearing?"
The Ancient Goddess paused, then started grinding her teeth, a flush of anger spreading over her exquisite face.
This damnable fellow, has his brain been damaged from frequent battles in the Tri-clan Battlefield? Doesn't he understand the first thing about interpersonal relations?
"While I don't know what your plans are for the Immortal Court Array, just with your bare words, do you think I would hand it over to you?"
The Ancient Goddess's gaze flickered as she spoke.
"Is that so? Then this is an order from the Immortal Emperor."