bioinnovel Chapter 192 The Alliance of Love and Compassion
Chapter 192 The Alliance of Love and Compassion
Upon hearing this, Xue Youyou remained silent for a few seconds before the frost on her face instantly melted away, revealing a smile as warm as spring flowers in bloom. Her voice even became three times sweeter: "Miss Tu Shanyue, what you're saying is true. Haven't we always been loving allies?"
Her change of expression was so swift, and her tone so natural, as if the person who had just coldly said "forget about allies" was not her at all.
Tu Shanyue paused slightly in her hand holding the wine glass, a rare look of surprise flashing in her fox eyes.
It clearly hadn't expected Xue Youyou's expressions to switch so smoothly. After a moment of stunned silence, it burst out laughing, its fox tail swaying even more merrily behind it.
"What a loving and affectionate relationship!"
Tu Shanyue put down her wine cup, tapped Xue Youyou's nose with her fingertip, and said in a tone that was half teasing and half admiring, "Miss Bai Xueji, I am ashamed of my own thick skin."
Xue Youyou remained unfazed, picked up her newly refilled wine glass, and took another sip: "You flatter me."
Watching this scene unfold, the Soul Master of the Frost Soul, sitting to the side, wore an extremely complex expression throughout. In the end, he silently turned his head away, picked up the fruit wine in front of him with his two semi-transparent hands, and sipped it slowly.
Xue Youyou put down her wine glass, her expression turning serious again: "Then, Miss Tu Shanyue, is there a more precise date for the Emperor's Festival?"
Tu Shan Yue propped her chin on one hand, her fox tail draped lazily over her thigh, and shook her head: "Who knows? It could happen in the next instant, or it could happen years later. The time scale of gods is beyond the comprehension of us mortals."
It paused, then held up one finger: "But two things are certain. First, this time won't be far off. Second—"
Tu Shan Yue's gaze deepened, the flickering candlelight reflected in her amber pupils: "If Miss Xue Youyou is fortunate enough to be chosen as a pawn by the divine power hidden within this land, then at that time, I, Tu Shan Yue, swear in the name of the Seventh Princess of Qingqiu, to fully support you as an ally."
As it spoke, it glanced at the Frost Soul Master beside it.
The Soul Master of the Frost Realm understood immediately and replied in a muffled voice, "Of course, I'm one of them too."
Xue Youyou was slightly taken aback, then nodded indifferently without saying anything.
She did not like the Soul Master of the Frost Soul, but since the other party took the initiative to express his support, she did not say anything harsh.
The three discussed some more details. Xue Youyou asked about the rumors and taboos surrounding the Imperial Sacrifice, and Tu Shanyue answered them one by one. The Soul Master Mingshuang occasionally chimed in, offering obscure knowledge accumulated over her long life.
Towards the end of the conversation, Tu Shan Yue suggested creating an alliance group for easier communication. She lightly tapped her bracelet with her finger, and pale golden patterns appeared in the air, coalescing into a group chat interface. Xue Youyou and Ming Shuang Soul Master scanned the code and joined.
Tu Shan Yue casually set the group name to "Loving Alliance".
Xue Youyou glanced at the group name and knew it was a veiled insult. Her lips twitched, but she ultimately said nothing.
The Soul Master of the Frost looked at the group name, then at the fact that there were only three members in the group. He remained silent for a moment, and finally just sighed softly.
After the group chat was created, Xue Youyou got up to say goodbye. She called out towards the guest table, and everyone in Lanzhi Courtyard put down their bowls and chopsticks and got up to gather. Lu Yuan's steps were noticeably more confident than when she arrived, the balance of 20 billion in her bracelet gleaming heavily, and her back was much straighter.
Ning Xiaoman was still stuffing the last piece of pastry into her mouth when Lin Yueyao tugged at her sleeve and dragged her away.
As Xue Youyou walked to the door, Tu Shanyue's voice came from behind her: "Miss Bai Xueji, until we meet again."
Xue Youyou paused slightly, but didn't turn around. She simply raised her hand and waved casually as a farewell.
Lan Zhiyuan and her entourage left the banquet hall in a grand procession, the doors slowly closing behind them.
The banquet hall was silent for a full ten seconds.
Then, the Soul Master of the Frost Soul suddenly slammed his wine glass on the table. His translucent body trembled violently due to his emotional agitation, and a chilling aura suddenly spread, even causing a thin layer of frost to condense on the table.
"Tu Shan Yue!"
Its voice was hoarse and shrill, filled with suppressed resentment from the entire night: "You saw it all! That Snow White, she was giving me the cold shoulder the whole time, either rolling her eyes or being sarcastic! She looked at me with more disdain than she would a cockroach on the ground! We're allies, why is she so biased towards me?!"
Tu Shan Yue seemed to have anticipated that the Soul Master Ming Shuang would throw a tantrum, and calmly filled their wine cups with a helpless smile on her face.
"Old friend, don't be angry."
The Soul Master of the Frost Sect slammed her hand on the table, making a loud thud: "What loving family? She treated me like a potential criminal from beginning to end! She stared at me several times during the whole thing, her eyes like she was on guard against me suddenly attacking her!"
Tu Shanyue swirled her wine glass and softly comforted her, "This isn't your fault, nor is it hers. People are always prejudiced. The reason we've come to this point is because the name 'Netherfrost Soul Lord' has a terrible reputation, not your fault."
The Soul Master of the Frost Realm fell silent, a bitter expression appearing on his semi-transparent face.
Tu Shan Yue continued, her tone unusually serious: "If I hadn't been through so much with you back then, I wouldn't have known what a reliable person you were. I know your loyalty, your integrity, and your character. So—"
It raised its eyes, looking directly into the Frost Soul Lord's eyes that gleamed with an eerie light, and smiled gently: "I believe that Snow White will also discover this in the future. Discover the noble character within your heart."
The Soul Master of the Underworld Frost stared blankly at Tu Shan Yue, remaining silent for a long time.
The candlelight in the banquet hall flickered gently, casting shimmering spots of light on its translucent body.
After a long while, it let out a low, bitter laugh. Most of the grievance in its voice disappeared, replaced by a complex and profound sigh.
"Tu Shan Yue, honestly, thank you."
The Soul Lord of the Frost Soul lowered his voice, revealing a rare sincerity: "For a thousand years, I have lost contact with everyone, and I thought this friendship had long been worn away by time. I didn't expect that you would not only remember, but also be willing to help me resolve my grudge with Snow White today."
It raised its head, its eyes, gleaming with a ghostly light, fixed on Tu Shan Yue: "I will remember this kindness."
Tu Shan Yue waved her hand dismissively, saying, "No need for thanks, you're being too formal. As for us, you were trapped for a thousand years, and I was ostracized and exiled. After all this time, we've ended up in this little Yue Lan Zhou. Fate is truly amazing."
At this point, Tu Shanyue suddenly became interested, leaning forward and resting her chin on her hands, her fox-like eyes filled with curiosity: "By the way, how exactly did you and Bai Xueji become enemies? I don't think she's particularly bloodthirsty; she not only cares about protecting the environment but also cured Su Yao. What heinous thing did you do to make her so unforgettable?"