Yan Huang Imperial Palace.
In a luxurious guest courtyard.
Fairy Jinghong stood before Luo Xiu with her small hands behind her back, tilting her head from side to side as she sized him up with a quirky and impish demeanor.
Luo Xiu suddenly felt an urge to pinch her cheek and teased, "You've been staring at me for ages, what did you manage to see? If you think I look even more handsome, just say it."
"Pah! Pah pah pah..."
Fairy Jinghong rolled her eyes dramatically and feigned gagging, thinking this Azure Emperor was indeed shameless.
"I just feel that Your Majesty looks a bit weary, and I wanted to ask if you've been injured."
Luo Xiu took a deep breath, trying to appear energetic and manly, and redirected the topic, "You came all the way to Yan Huang Star, why come to me instead of finding Xi Yue?"
Fairy Jinghong giggled, squinted her eyes, and said, "Because Xi Yue just went to Stunning Phoenix Swan State, she went directly from the Wushang Realm."
"I see. Then why are you looking for me?"
Fairy Jinghong replied seriously, "Actually, it's not me looking for you, I'm just here to take you to Stunning Phoenix Swan State. The Astonishing Swan Sovereign wants to see you."
Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu frowned lightly and asked, "The legendary Astonishing Swan Sovereign... why is she looking for me?"
Fairy Jinghong shrugged, "I don't know, but I guess it likely has something to do with Xi Yue and the Secret Key she carries."
Luo Xiu asked, "I have one more question."
"What question?"
Luo Xiu looked at her and said, "As far as I know, Stunning Phoenix Swan State has a barrier set by the Stunning Phoenix Emperor, allowing only females to enter and leave freely. Males can't enter at all. So how do I go to Stunning Phoenix Swan State?"
Fairy Jinghong squinted and smiled, "That's why I'm here to take you in."
"Here, Your Majesty, take this. As long as you wear it, you won't be restricted by the barrier."
With that, she reached into her collar, took off the delicate Jade Pendant from around her neck, and handed it to Luo Xiu.
Luo Xiu took it, feeling its smooth and delicate touch, and it seemed to have a faint milky fragrance...
Judging by the length of the string on this Jade Pendant, it must have always been hanging between her... through the passing of time, absorbing the essence of fragrant sweat and milk.
"This is the Hong Nu Charm, make sure to keep it safe."
Fairy Jinghong widened her big, innocent eyes at Luo Xiu, looking completely guileless.
Luo Xiu pocketed the Jade Pendant and stopped letting his thoughts wander, smiling as he said, "Well then, I was planning to go to the Demon Domain, but since the Astonishing Swan Sovereign wants to see me, I'll go explore Stunning Phoenix Swan State first."
"Okay, then let's go."
Following behind her, Luo Xiu watched her lightly floating fragrant hair and curiously asked, "By the way, is your blue hair dyed?"
"It's natural. I'd actually like to dye it Xi Yue's shade of aquamarine."
Luo Xiu laughed, "Actually, this light blue is quite charming too, very ethereal."
Fairy Jinghong suddenly turned to look at him, her cheeks puffed slightly with a peculiar expression, "Your Majesty, I must tell you, Xi Yue told me to pass on a message that you're not allowed to flirt with her girlfriends."
Luo Xiu's eyes widened, "Come on, I didn't flirt with you!"
"Hehe, just kidding. Actually, women of Stunning Phoenix Swan State don't marry, so flirting with me is pointless."
Luo Xiu asked, confused, "Then how do you reproduce?"
"Women and women can reproduce too."
Luo Xiu mused, "What a vast world full of wonders!"
Fairy Jinghong explained patiently, "It's where two women use Essence Blood in the Holy Spring and perform a secret technique, creating new life in the spring."
"Ah, learning something new."
Fairy Jinghong suddenly remembered something and warned, "By the way, Your Majesty, when you meet the Astonishing Swan Sovereign later... no matter how she beats you or scolds you, you mustn't retaliate, verbally or physically."
Hearing this, Luo Xiu's heart trembled, and his steps became slightly heavier.
"Why would she beat or scold me?"
"I don't know, but I've often seen her talking to herself, gnashing her teeth, saying she wants to tear you into eight pieces and beat you into a panda cookie."
Hearing this, Luo Xiu suddenly felt a chill down his spine, wondering if this was another of the Azure Emperor's romantic debts.
Oh, Azure Emperor, can't you just be a decent person!
Fairy Jinghong glanced at a passing Palace Maid, then lowered her voice, "But I heard that back when the Astonishing Swan Sovereign was still young and traveling, Your Majesty, you... took liberties with her."
Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu abruptly stopped, his face twitching with a forced smile, "Fairy Jinghong, I just remembered something urgent. How about we reschedule my visit to Stunning Phoenix Swan State?"
"That's not an option. Xi Yue is waiting for you there too!"
...
...
Stunning Phoenix Swan State.
Yingwo City.
Luo Xiu had just exited the Teleportation Array when he suddenly felt as if time in the entire world had stopped—the beautiful fairies passing by all stood still in unison, their gazes focused on him.
After a brief silence, an exclamation erupted in the Teleportation Plaza like thunder.
"Oh my heavens, a man!"
"There's actually a man!"
"Boo hoo hoo... is this the legendary man?"
"This man is incredibly handsome!"
"He smells so good!"
"..."
In no time, Luo Xiu found himself surrounded by a group of fairies, like a rare animal that had suddenly appeared in a peaceful life.
Some bold fairies even came over to pinch his cheek.
For a moment, Luo Xiu felt as though he had wandered into an "adult version" of Everlasting City.
With a distressed expression, he glanced toward Fairy Jinghong beside him with a pleading look.
Fairy Jinghong seemed to have anticipated this situation and was prepared, pulling Luo Xiu toward a nearby airship, quickly starting it once inside.
"Sorry, Your Majesty, it's just that many sisters have never left Stunning Phoenix Swan State and have never seen a man, so that's why they react this way."
Luo Xiu, full of trepidation, replied, "I understand, I understand. It's probably like a male-only military camp suddenly having a stunning beauty appear."
"..."
Soon.
Fairy Jinghong led Luo Xiu into a grand palace.
She asked Luo Xiu to wait in the main hall and then withdrew.
After waiting for nearly half an hour, a graceful figure silently emerged from behind a curtain, quietly arriving in front of Luo Xiu.
Luo Xiu looked at the mysterious woman before him, who wore an embroidered semi-transparent veil and had eyes as clear as stars, with a deep and unfathomable aura. He thought, this must be the legendary Astonishing Swan Sovereign.
And at this moment, he remembered the things Fairy Jinghong had told him, suddenly feeling a bit anxious.
But then he froze in shock.
Because the figure of the Astonishing Swan Sovereign was incredibly voluptuous.
Especially her chest!
Even Su Shenyun would look inadequate in comparison!
It was rare for him to encounter such an impressive size.
For a moment, he even felt an urge to reach out...
"I am Jinghong Xuanran, greetings to the Azure Emperor."
Just as Luo Xiu's thoughts were wandering, the Astonishing Swan Sovereign spoke, bowing slightly in a graceful manner.
Her voice was like heavenly music, sweet and pleasing, with a refined elegance.
"The first man to ever enter Stunning Phoenix Swan State, I wonder what kind of uproar this will cause when the news spreads."
Luo Xiu's gaze involuntarily drifted downward, peeking into the mysterious abyss beneath her neckline, and he responded with a smile, "It's quite an uproar indeed. I am Luo Xiu, greetings to Your Highness."
At that moment, in his heart, Luo Xiu sighed in relief, thinking that perhaps Fairy Jinghong was just trying to scare him before.
This Astonishing Swan Sovereign was so knowledgeable, gentle, and refined, how could she possibly beat or scold him?
However.
The next moment his expression changed abruptly.
Because Jinghong Xuanran's expression had suddenly changed!
Jinghong Xuanran glared up at Luo Xiu, her gaze full of extreme hatred, and sneered, "From the test just now, it seems you really don't remember this palace."
Luo Xiu trembled all over, slowly retreating a few steps, and awkwardly smiled, "Sorry... I really have no memory of previous lives."
Jinghong Xuanran suddenly pounced toward Luo Xiu like a hungry tiger, and unexpectedly, she had pulled out a sword from somewhere.
"That doesn't matter if you remember or not; either way, I'm settling the score today!"
"You wretched scoundrel, two lives and yet you haven't changed; you were just staring at my chest earlier!"
"Today, I am determined to tear you limb from limb!"
Luo Xiu's face turned stark white, and he turned to flee in terror.
"Help! It's murder—!"
"..."