Yan Lingxue blushed deeply, her shyness blooming across her face. In the man’s eyes, her expression was truly breathtaking, and then she heard Ning Xiaoxian suddenly change the subject, asking: "...What if I don’t allow it?"

This woman, she refused so directly! Yan Lingxue was taken aback, but she already had a plan and began to talk softly: "Sister, you’re joking. Lingxue has long heard that the Hidden Stream on the western line is struggling, and Guangcheng Palace faintly intends to join the battle again. If it fights again, the Hidden Stream might find it even more challenging to cope."

Ning Xiaoxian’s face remained expressionless, but she was startled in her heart. Guangcheng Palace suffered a major loss two years ago, and now intends to return, indicating that Yin Jiu You’s influence over this Immortal Sect has become immense.

Yan Lingxue continued: "Lord Divine Monarch is invincible, but it’s impossible to calmly deal with being attacked from both fronts. With Tianling Pavilion’s assistance, the Hidden Guard’s armor is not an issue. The battle strength of Hidden Stream is renowned worldwide; if we have a strong military resource, the chance of victory can be even greater. Lord Divine Monarch is willing to offend everyone for you. If Sister cares for Lord Divine Monarch’s feelings, she is surely willing to relieve his worries too."

Ning Xiaoxian listened quietly, then suddenly laughed and said: "So, as long as Changtian partners with you, Tianling Pavilion can continue providing minerals for my Hidden Stream? If I agreed to the alliance between Tianling Pavilion and Changtian, it would relieve his worries? Oh, right, you’re also willing to submit to me and act humble here?"

Her final words were really quite abrasive. Yan Lingxue, though seemingly gentle, was stubborn by nature, and upon hearing this, felt a tightness at her heart, filled with anger. Still, thinking of Lord Divine Monarch’s handsome and graceful demeanor, today might be the best chance to get close to him, she somehow managed to swallow her anger, saying softly: "Sister and Divine Monarch have a deep bond, Lingxue is naturally willing, willing to serve Sister."

Ping’er, beside her, couldn’t help but grab her sleeve and gently shake it twice. Yan Lingxue withdrew her hand, ignoring her. Biding one’s time, what was the big deal? Surely over time, feelings will grow. She believed herself to be more beautiful than Ning Xiaoxian and a praised gentle beauty; if the Divine Monarch recognized her virtues, how could he not become more considerate of her? Only by getting close to him first can one possibly win his heart.

For this, enduring some humility for a short time, what’s the harm?

Ning Xiaoxian with a smile said: "Since my Changtian is already enemies with the world, then what is the Little Pavilion Master doing here, willingly entering the fray?" If in the eyes of the world he is a Devil and she is a demoness, they are a perfect pair, a match made in Heaven and Earth; why need a third party to intervene?

Yan Lingxue opened her mouth, her face slowly blushing, even more highlighting her beauty like beautiful jade, she said softly: "Lingxue admires Lord Divine Monarch, unmatched in Divine Power, incomparable in grace..."

Ning Xiaoxian smirked slightly: "Just for his good looks, you’re willing to defy the world’s condemnation?" After only meeting twice, she realized that this Little Pavilion Master, though pretty, had deep calculations. It might be true her admiration for Changtian, but could such a woman truly be willing to sacrifice everything just for one man?

Yan Lingxue felt a burst of anger as her motives were revealed with a single sentence. Her patience was wearing thin, and she gently opened her lips to say: "Sister Ning is joking. Tianling Pavilion is also a strong sect in the North, standing firm for over two thousand years. Joining forces with Hidden Stream is a powerful alliance with the capital to dominate the world. Publicly and privately, Lord Divine Monarch is Lingxue’s dream husband."

With just a few words, she returned them to the initial topic. Ning Xiaoxian, though not fond of her, couldn’t help but feel a bit of admiration. Such a woman indeed deserves the right to negotiate.

Ning Xiaoxian sighed softly and said: "Since you came to discuss with me, you must have genuine sincerity, Hidden Stream is indeed currently lacking in minerals..." Her words carried a hint of wistfulness, and Yan Lingxue listened with sparkling eyes, thinking perhaps her attitude was softening, never expecting her next words: