Guan Xin mocked, "Do you even understand what love is, speaking so foolishly."

"Do you?"

"I..." Guan Xin, of course, did not understand either.

Two people unaware of what love truly is, joked and disappeared into the bustling streets of Changning City.

...

At the Illusion Immortal Tower, on a moonlit balcony.

Three women sat around a small square table. They were focused on the Cyan Dragon Street, specifically on the headquarters of the Demon Extermination Bureau at Pianyu Square. More than just them, notable figures throughout this great capital were paying attention. They wanted to know whether the Right Minister could truly seize control of the Demon Extermination Bureau and turn it into a part of the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty.

When the Profound Armor Guards surrounding Pianyu Square quietly withdrew, and the immense Array enshrouding the Demon Extermination Bureau slowly contracted, once the dust settled, all those observing this upheaval knew.

The Right Minister lost to General Director Ye.

The details of how it happened, the twists and turns in between, were unimportant. What mattered was the outcome.

Wu Qianqiu withdrew her gaze, leaning back in the armchair,

"Ye Wuyue impresses again. Even someone as cunning as Gong Tianrui couldn’t take her down; does it mean the Immortal Emperor himself must intervene?"

Tang Tang laughed, "The Immortal Emperor will never intervene, no matter what."

"Why not?"

"An Immortal Emperor who doesn’t act holds the greatest deterrence. No one knows who truly supports the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau. If even the Immortal Emperor could not take the Demon Extermination Bureau down, the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty would become a laughingstock. So, this is fundamentally a thankless task, and if one is not careful, one could face utter ruin and disaster."

"Looking at it this way, the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau being established in Changning City is indeed standing on top of Shangjing. So, who really stands behind the Demon Extermination Bureau?"

Tang Tang glanced at Pei Weiyi beside her and laughed, "Is it inappropriate to say such things in front of Prime Minister Pei?"

Pei Weiyi squinted her eyes, "It’s just minor skirmishing. Gong Tianrui, after all, does not represent the Immortal Dynasty. He’s just a pawn."

Tang Tang smiled, "So, Prime Minister Gong attempting to force the Demon Extermination Bureau was merely a test to find out who backs them?"

Wu Qianqiu said, "If that’s indeed the plan, it seems it’s failed. Not only did they fail to discern the backers, but they also completely lost any influence over the Demon Extermination Bureau."

Pei Weiyi closed her eyes, facing upwards, "Gong Tianrui could never win against him."

"Who is he?" Tang Tang asked.

Pei Weiyi, like a fox, showed a bewitching smile, "Young Master Tang, with your foresight, surely you can guess?"

Tang Tang’s eyes were as serene as a tranquil lake, revealing nothing,

"But he is definitely not the one behind the Demon Extermination Bureau, is he?"

"Indeed. He’s just here to stir trouble."

"It fits his situation well. Stirring trouble is the best approach."

Wu Qianqiu appeared confused, "Who exactly are you two talking about?"

Pei Weiyi laughed, "Fairy Qianqiu knows him. You used to bear a grudge against him, remember?"

"Wu Wangxinger?! No, Fan Wubing!" Wu Qianqiu was stunned, "Was he the one causing trouble?" She thought for a moment and then found it obvious, "No wonder."

Tang Tang asked, "Isn’t Prime Minister Pei the intimidating Cold-faced Judge of the Immortal Dynasty? Yet you seem completely unconcerned with someone as disruptive as Fan Wubing."

Pei Weiyi showed no fear at all, "It’s just minor skirmishing."

Tang Tang stopped asking questions and suddenly realized that Pei Weiyi chose to come to the Illusion Immortal Tower tonight perhaps, to some extent, specifically to convey that this matter would not affect the Immortal Dynasty. She couldn’t help but wonder if this was some sort of warning? Could it be that the Immortal Dynasty had been wary of the Illusion Immortal Tower for some time?

Tang Tang felt a bit heavy-hearted. She hoped the Immortal Dynasty merely knew that the Illusion Immortal Tower was not simple and did not know the specifics.

Maintaining composure, she swiftly shifted the topic and asked with a smile,

"Is Prime Minister Pei pleased recently? Not only is your attire so bright and colorful, but even your smile has become more frequent."

Pei Weiyi’s face remained unchanged, calm and composed, "Stolen moments of leisure, feeling light and carefree." She flicked at the hair cascading over her shoulder, "The show is over, thank you both for the hospitality, put the expenses on the Jinhua Mansion account." Then she got up and left.

Wu Qianqiu grumbled, "Expenses? How arrogant of her to say that, such an audacious person!" Then, narrowing her eyes, "Something seems off about Pei Weiyi."

"What is it?" Tang Tang asked.

"Her demeanor, her gaze, her aura, there’s a subtle change. Though she is good at disguising and acting, I am good at noticing such changes too." Wu Qianqiu said, "In my life, I’ve seen too many cold-hearted people, passionate fools, and those tangled in love. From my experience, Pei Weiyi seems to be in the state of one graced by a breeze of spring."

"A breeze of spring?"

Wu Qianqiu teased, "Truly, the Young Master should learn more about matters of love, lest you be mistaken for a naive maiden."

Tang Tang chuckled, "I just find it surprising for such things to happen to Prime Minister Pei."

Wu Qianqiu said, "Pei Weiyi is still a woman after all."

"Which makes one curious, who could open her heart?"

Wu Qianqiu covered her mouth, stifling a laugh, "Surely a bold one, or how else could they dare to lift Pei Weiyi’s skirt."

"But if they truly managed to do so, would they still be considered bold?"

"Then they must be a capable bold one."

Tang Tang: "..."

...

After resting for a whole day, Ye Wuyue was full of energy, her skin even glowing.

Gong Tianrui fulfilled his promise, arranging all the aftermath properly; last night’s chaos did not disturb this great capital, and the Demon Extermination Bureau resumed orderly operations.

Ye Wuyue took out the jade token Fan Wubing gave her to communicate and activated it with her divine soul.

The next moment, Fan Wubing appeared beside her bed, "What’s wrong?"

Ye Wuyue said with a silly smile, "Nothing, just afraid yesterday’s events were a dream and wanted to confirm."

Fan Wubing held his forehead, "No wonder Ye Yixian finds you annoying."

Ye Wuyue took pride instead of feeling ashamed, "Isn’t it a sister’s job to trouble her brother?"

Fan Wubing, unwilling to bother with her, and waved his hand as he left, "Don’t call unless necessary, or I’ll take away the Divine Soul Jade Token."

Ye Wuyue’s expression rippled with joy.

Since leaving Great Li and coming alone to the Immortal Continent, she hadn’t been this happy.

She eagerly wanted to share this feeling with that beautiful sister.

After sneaking away from the Demon Extermination Bureau, she headed to the estate where Jiang Sha resided.

Throughout the entire afternoon, she recounted to Jiang Sha the stories between her and her newly acknowledged good brother Fan Wubing, from their initial friction to their current intimacy, in detail, sparing nothing.

Jiang Sha, after hearing it all, smiled and asked, "Brother Wubing...is he really that good?"

Ye Wuyue replied delightedly, "He’s really that good! Not only did he not mind my rude behavior at the start, but he also took care of my feelings... His kindness is like the gentle rain that quietly nurtures all things. He doesn’t show it much, sometimes wanting to save face, but in fact, he cares deeply in his heart."

Jiang Sha laughed, "Tsundere?"

"Haven’t heard that term before... But it seems to fit perfectly."

Jiang Sha smiled softly.

That term, she once learned from Fan Wubing, never expecting one day to use it to describe him.

As Ye Wuyue continued to chatter endlessly about Fan Wubing’s virtues by her ear,

Jiang Sha gradually became absent-minded, images of when he had been by her side began to surface.

Her heart was somewhat heavy.

What kind of feeling is this after all?