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Chapter 280: Saintess Fanhua: Why Does This Flute Seem a Bit Off?

Behind the barrier, the long-forgotten pitiful cries of Shen Congshuang being spanked echoed once more.

Reaping the benefits of the situation, Nie Chen discreetly activated his Spirit Birth Eye, observing the scene unfolding behind the barrier.

“Such bright red palm prints, it seems the Empress didn’t hold back.”

“Judging by these fluctuations, it seems Frost Holy Envoy is indeed more formidable than she appears…”

“Ahem, this scene…”

After watching for a while, Nie Chen couldn’t help but blush at the captivating scene, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing that it was about to end, he withdrew his Spirit Birth Eye, and with a flash, left the bedchamber.

Shen Congshuang always managed to appear at the most inopportune moments, in the most inappropriate places.

But this time, Nie Chen could only say… well played!

If it weren’t for Shen Congshuang’s intrusion, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity to use the Great Emperor’s Finger to turn the tables.

As expected, the Great Emperor’s Finger was indeed even more potent than he had imagined.

Recalling his actions just now, Nie Chen couldn’t help but cough awkwardly in embarrassment.

Sounds of commotion continued to emanate from the bedchamber for a while longer.

Before long, the sounds finally ceased, and Shen Congshuang fled from within.

“Yo, long time no see, Frost Holy Envoy.”

Nie Chen greeted her.

“Sob, sob, sob.”

With tears welling up in her eyes as she glanced at Nie Chen, Shen Congshuang found it even harder to stop crying.

With that, she flickered and vanished into the distance.

It was quite obvious that the girl had been severely bullied.

Watching Shen Congshuang’s retreating figure, as expected, Chu Qingyue soon emerged from the bedchamber, having changed into a different dress.

As for the reason…

“Ahem.”

Meeting Chu Qingyue’s resentful gaze, Nie Chen coughed awkwardly twice.

“Wife, this way, we’re even.”

“You have the nerve to say that!”

Chu Qingyue’s face flushed crimson with shame.

If she hadn’t used spanking Shen Congshuang as a distraction, she might have been discovered…

“Nie Chen, just you wait. Don’t let me catch you in the bedchamber tonight!”

Chu Qingyue seethed with indignation.

“Hmph, once I reach the Ascension Realm, it won’t necessarily be who catches whom.”

“You!”

They bickered for a while.

As a gentle breeze swept past, the flush on Chu Qingyue’s cheeks gradually subsided.

Returning to the bedchamber, she retrieved the bamboo flute that Nie Chen had brought back.

“Is Saintess Fanhua coming to retrieve her flute?”

Recalling what Shen Congshuang had said earlier, Nie Chen inquired.

“Yes, however, she also has other matters to discuss with me.”

Chu Qingyue nodded.

“Other matters?”

“Regarding the Emperor Mausoleum.”

Hearing Chu Qingyue’s response, Nie Chen’s expression quickly turned solemn.

The fact that a Great Emperor’s corpse had been refined into a puppet was enough to indicate that something had gone wrong in the Emperor Mausoleum, the mysterious and perilous burial ground of countless Great Emperors.

After a long period of silence, the news had finally arrived.

Fallen Great Emperors of past generations in the Lanchuan Continent were buried in the Emperor Mausoleum.

Not only was it extremely dangerous, but it also held boundless treasures, inheritances, and even secrets related to the survival of the entire Lanchuan Continent.

If something truly went wrong in the Emperor Mausoleum, the consequences could potentially affect the countless lives across the entire Lanchuan Continent.

The matter of the Emperor Mausoleum concerned not only the Heavenly Cloud Palace but also all sects and forces in the world, requiring their utmost efforts to resolve.

After all, this matter potentially concerned the survival and safety of the entire Lanchuan Continent.

“Let’s go.”

Given the gravity of the situation, Nie Chen and Chu Qingyue quickly arrived at the Heavenly Cloud Palace.

At this moment, several Great Elders of the Heavenly Cloud Palace stood solemnly on both sides.

In the center of the hall was Saintess Fanhua, who had just arrived.

Her golden hair cascaded softly over the rain-patterned brocade dress she wore.

She exuded an inviolable sense of sanctity, yet her graceful figure, as she moved slightly, possessed a captivating allure.

However, unlike usual, Saintess Fanhua appeared much more serious today.

“Recently, I dispatched disciples from the Sacred Lands to the vicinity of the Emperor Mausoleum’s entrance and used the Seven Source Jade to probe it. But when they returned, the pure white Seven Source Jade they carried had been completely dyed crimson. That crimson color was clearly imbued with a bloody aura. Moreover, according to the disciples’ reports, even though they were far from the entrance of the Emperor Mausoleum, they could still hear strange and unusual roars and howls from within. The sounds not only contained a pressure comparable to that of a Great Emperor but were also extremely strange and terrifying. I’m afraid something has truly gone wrong in the Emperor Mausoleum.”

“Yes.”

Chu Qingyue nodded, her gaze also turning cold and sharp.

As she had expected, the situation within the Emperor Mausoleum was extremely grim.

However, even she hadn’t anticipated that this moment would come so soon.

“But besides that, there’s one more thing I need to say…”

With the matter of the Emperor Mausoleum settled, Saintess Fanhua glanced at the Elders on both sides and coughed lightly.

“Saintess Fanhua and I have something to discuss privately. Except for Nie Chen, everyone else should leave first.”

“Yes.”

The Great Elders had long been accustomed to the Empress’s preferential treatment of Nie Chen. After responding, they left the Heavenly Cloud Palace.

Soon, only the three of them remained in the vast hall.

And the moment the Elders disappeared into the distance…

“Phew~”

Saintess Fanhua let out a long sigh, completely shedding her previous seriousness and instantly regaining her lively and playful demeanor.

“Let’s set aside the matter of the Emperor Mausoleum for now, Qingyue. You should return my flute to me. You said you’d only borrow it for a few days, but you ended up keeping it for so long. This is a Heavenly Grade magical treasure. I can’t bear to give it away; I still need to keep it for myself to play.”

Saintess Fanhua smiled charmingly, walking gracefully with a fragrant breeze, and in a few steps, she reached the top of the stairs.

“I knew you couldn’t stay serious for a moment.”

Chu Qingyue snorted.

Chu Qingyue was already accustomed to Saintess Fanhua’s dual personality: aloof and sacred in public, yet mischievous and playful in private.

Pulling out the bamboo flute, she was about to hand it to Saintess Fanhua when she suddenly realized a crucial problem.

The flute had been on the bed, so it had accidentally gotten stained, and she had forgotten to clean it!

Chu Qingyue hurriedly retracted her hand, wanting to take back the bamboo flute.

“Qingyue, you’ve already taken it out, how can you go back on your word? This flute has finally been restored and become a true Heavenly Grade magical treasure. I still want to go back and play it a few more times.”

Saintess Fanhua smiled, not giving Chu Qingyue a chance to take it back.

With a slight exertion of force, she took the bamboo flute in her hand.

“A day apart feels like three autumns.”

She caressed the flute affectionately.

Having advanced to a Heavenly Grade magical treasure, even simply playing the bamboo flute could potentially bring great benefits.

Such a treasure was naturally exceptionally precious.

Saintess Fanhua smiled knowingly, eager to play the long-lost flute music.

Lightly placing the bamboo flute on her lips, she blew a note, but then she let out a soft “Eh?”

“Strange, why does the taste seem a bit off?”

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