I speedrunned the fairies' game!

Chapter 57, Section 56: Going Alone to the Meeting, the Fairy's Battle Cry (2-in-1)

The moonlight is lovely tonight.

Inside the tent, the candlelight dimmed, and a sweet, pure love atmosphere filled the air.

"Oh, Holy Maiden, you..."

Chen Ran gently stroked the Holy Maiden's meticulously styled bun. "Didn't we agree that you would focus on guarding the camp for me tonight?"

"Shut up. Gulu, wouldn't you be even happier if you did that, you little thief?"

The Holy Maiden glanced upwards with her beautiful eyes, looking at the young man with a mixture of resentment and shyness.

"Xingyao, your master always tells you to stay away from romantic relationships, but your master himself has already fallen for them. Your master is truly unworthy to be your master."

Suddenly thinking of the disciple of the cult leader who was far away in the East, the Holy Maiden Cangming felt a pang of self-reproach.

For some reason, at this moment, her full cheeks, which were flushed and exquisitely made up, seemed inexplicably somewhat sunken.

"Oh well, never mind."

Chen Ran waved his hand dismissively, "In that case, this junior will not hold back!"

He no longer concealed his aura, turned his head, and his figure had already moved to the other side.

"My God, that little thief's agility is still usable at this moment."

Luo Yuling's beautiful eyes widened.

In an instant, she felt a lump in her throat and was so shocked that she couldn't say a word.

I do not know how long it has been.

The Milky Way hangs upside down, and the heavens and earth are no longer what they once were.

Just as the young man and the mature, fairy-like woman were embracing each other affectionately.

Suddenly, a clear, ethereal sound of a flute drifted in from outside.

The sound of the flute was continuous, initially melodious like a spring flowing over stones, but soon tinged with a touch of melancholy. As the melody deepened, it was like a solitary orchid in a deep valley, softly weeping under the moonlight.
"No, that's not right."

Luo Shenggu glanced warily toward the direction outside the tent: "There are people outside!"

"It seems so." Chen Ran took a deep breath and asked, "And then? You think it's an enemy?"

"Aren't you afraid that it might be someone from the Goddess Palace coming to find you?" Luo Yuling asked.

"Don't worry," Chen Ran said. "To be honest, Holy Maiden, Fairy Shen is very well-behaved here. She won't come to disturb me rashly. As for that Goddess Palace Master Liu Wuyan..."

He paused, then sneered, "Holy Maiden, do you know that none of the subjects of the Great Chu Kingdom have ever seen her true appearance? All her actions are carried out by her twelve attendant goddesses, who act as her gloves. So even if she notices me, she won't come in person."

"Besides, even if Liu Wuyan came in person, the Holy Maiden wouldn't be afraid of her, would she?"

"Of course! Cough cough cough." Mentioning her former best friend, Luo Shenggu became emotional and coughed twice: "This traitor—I will kill him!"

As the two spoke, the sound of the flute outside grew increasingly mournful.

"It's alright, Holy Maiden."

Chen Ran said softly, "Let's just consider it as adding to the fun."

at the same time.

Under a locust tree less than ten feet away from the mound where the camp was located.

The white-clad female swordswoman gazed at the moon and played her flute. Her usually serene and indifferent face was now filled with hidden pain.

As she played the instrument, she silently recited her sect's Ice Heart Mantra.

But he couldn't resist sending out his divine sense to probe the situation.

"Strange, why do I have this empty feeling in my heart that I can't shake off no matter what I do?"

"What's even stranger is..."

"I couldn't believe I was following along, listening to Ran'er and another woman."

"Pei Qingyan, you are utterly incompetent! You have failed your master's teachings!"

Fairy Pei murmured to herself.

unconsciously.

Beneath her ethereal white gauze dress, her full, slender legs, clad in white silk, unconsciously began to rub together.
An hour.

Chen Ran arrived at the Goddess Palace, which he had always been most loyal to.

To be honest, the main altar of the Goddess Palace is even more magnificent and spectacular than the model in the game.

The complex is located on the site of the former ancestral hall of the Shen royal family, in the north of the inner city.

The entire palace is built on a white jade base, and the glazed tiles gleam with a faint golden light under the palace lanterns. The copper bells on the upturned eaves sway gently in the wind, and the mist swirls in the air. Looking from afar, it resembles a celestial palace where the goddesses of the nine heavens reside, truly deserving of the name "Goddess Palace".

Chen Ran stepped onto the white jade steps of the main entrance with familiarity. He had just reached the third step when he saw figures moving in the corridor.

At that moment, Wei Rujun, the steward of the Jade Sacrifice Hall, was leading a group of female guards on patrol. The two women looked at each other, and the latter was immediately stunned.

"Young Master Chen? Weren't you with your two wives tonight?"

Fairy Wei stepped forward, her expression a mixture of surprise and delight.

“A gentleman keeps his promise and will honor it with his life. If I hadn’t come, I’m afraid your Fairy Shen wouldn’t have been able to sleep tonight.”

Chen Ran chuckled.

"That's really true." Wei Rujun said with a sigh, "After hearing that Young Master couldn't come tonight, my goddess looked depressed. She, who is usually so obedient to the Palace Master, even had a fight with him just now."

"This is good news," Chen Ran said. "Is she at the main altar right now? And where is your Palace Master Liu?"

"Reporting to Young Master, the Goddess is currently in the Ninglu Palace, discussing the arrangements for tomorrow's Palace Master's birthday banquet with the other eleven attendant goddesses; Palace Master Liu is in the adjacent Zixia Palace, receiving Princess Nishang from the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Wei Rujun bowed and replied, her tone becoming more respectful, and she even subtly tucked her hands, which were hanging at her sides, into her mouth.

"Oh? Ji Nishang is here too?"

Chen Ran sneered inwardly and clenched his fists.

Tonight is destined to be a night of gunfire and smoke.

"Lead the way, I'm going to comfort my Fairy Shen."

"Ah? Yes, young master!"

Led by Fairy Wei, they passed through rows of white jade corridors and entered the Ninglu Palace in the west.

Upon entering, one sees Shen Xianzi, wearing a goddess's crown and a golden feather robe, sitting regally in the seat of honor, her pair of snow-white legs crossed high, exuding a noble, elegant, and inviolable sacred aura.

Below the jade steps stood eleven attendant goddesses.

At this moment, the women are brainstorming and discussing the preparations for the princess's birthday banquet tomorrow.

They were completely unaware of his arrival as an outsider.

"Report—"

Wei Rujun was about to speak when Chen Ran covered her mouth.

"It's alright, you can go out first. I'll wait here. I'm familiar with your master, so there's no need for formalities."

"I understand!"

Chen Ran sat down on a bench in the corner and looked at the Great Goddess on the stage, who was in charge of eleven female attendants, with great interest.

"Young Master Chen?"

Before long, Shen Shennu caught sight of the young man in the corner.

Her beautiful eyes widened, sparkling, and a series of emotions flashed across her face: surprise, doubt, and delight!

Finally, a shy blush appeared on that radiant and dignified little face!

"Sister Shen?"

"Great Goddess"

She also noticed her boss's unusual behavior.

The eleven attendant goddesses looked surprised and simultaneously followed the goddess's gaze. They saw a young man in white robes who looked like a scholar, smiling amiably at them, and bowing respectfully, saying, "This humble student greets Goddess Shen."

"Young master, you may dispense with the formalities."

Suppressing her trepidation and delight, Shen Rongyue cleared her throat, trying her best to maintain the dignity of a goddess, though her voice was softer than before.
"The arrangements for the Palace Mistress's birthday banquet tomorrow—from the welcoming ceremony at Chenshi (7-9 AM), the celestial music and dance performance at Sishi (9-11 AM), the banquet arrangements at noon, and the presentation of congratulatory gifts at Weishi (1-3 PM)—have all been discussed and finalized. You may go to the side pavilion outside the palace to check the details one last time. Now you may leave."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the assembled goddesses. "This young master Chen is an honored guest of mine, and I have important matters to discuss with him. No matter what noise you hear later, no one is to be allowed to enter Ninglu Palace. Violators will be punished according to palace rules!"

"Follow the law!"

The attendant goddesses dared not be negligent, and quickly bowed and left the hall in single file, carefully closing the hall door completely before leaving.

The hall fell silent instantly.

Chen Ran and Shen Rongyue looked at each other from a distance, neither of them speaking first.

Only after the footsteps outside the palace completely disappeared did Fairy Shen blush, lift the hem of her skirt, and stride forward with her long, beautiful legs.

Her golden skirt swayed gently with each step, as if golden feathers were falling. When she reached the young man, she first lightly tugged at his sleeve with her fingertips. Seeing that he did not pull away, she boldly took his arm, gently rested her blushing cheek on his shoulder, and spoke in a voice as soft as honey:

"Young master, you have given me such a wonderful surprise."

Her beautiful eyes sparkled, her gaze filled with joy. "I was so heartbroken when Wei Rujun told me that you couldn't come tonight, I barely ate anything for lunch. Then I heard her say that you have two stunningly beautiful women with you, accompanying you on business outside the city—who are they? Are they your sweethearts?"

"Come on, Fairy Shen."

Chen Ran said with a half-smile, "We only had a brief encounter, a single meeting. Do we really have such a deep emotional foundation?"

"Remember, in this world, besides yourself, I am the person who understands you the most—you, Fairy Shen, are an incredibly clear-headed woman. You know better than anyone what you want."

Having said that, he casually withdrew his arm.

Seeing that she could no longer maintain her pretense, Shen Rongyue took a step back, her gaze resentful, and said, "Hmph, you heartless Young Master Chen! Whether it was feigned affection or forced by circumstances, that night was still my first time as a girl."

"This...this is real! Isn't it?"

As she spoke, the chief goddess's eyes reddened slightly.

"Well, I know."

Chen Ran nodded seriously, her tone softening slightly, "So, I came here tonight with even greater sincerity than last time."

Upon hearing this, Fairy Shen's dim eyes suddenly brightened. "Does this mean you're prepared to completely remove the remaining demonic runes for me tonight?"

"That depends on your performance."

Chen Ran walked to the goddess's throne and sat down, looking down at the shy and flustered fairy below with indifferent eyes: "Fairy Shen, your subordinates were present before, so I didn't criticize you. But now, there are only the two of us in this Ninglu Palace. What should you call me?"

Shen Rongyue's face flushed red, and she lowered her head, not daring to look the other person in the eye.

now.

She even felt that the young man who had usurped her goddess throne was more oppressive than her ruthless master!
Take a breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths have passed.

Suddenly.

The goddess made her final decision.

She lowered her slender waist, catering to the man's preferences, and removed her golden high-heeled shoes, revealing her jade-like feet that were as white as solidified cream.

Then, she lifted the hem of her golden skirt and sat on the young man's lap with her snow-white legs spread apart.

"Hmm, very good." Chen Ran was playing with Shen Rongyue's fair and tender feet, about to say something.

But her lips were blocked.

A pair of delicate, flawless hands embraced her.

Shen Xianzi wrapped her arms around the young man's neck, raised her beautiful face, now completely flushed, and kissed him obsequiously, suppressing her shame as she uttered a muffled cry:
"Please, young master."

"Just a little more pampering."

"Pfft-"

Chen Ran: ╭(⊙o⊙)╮

No, that's it?
"By lamplight I gaze upon my sword, cherishing my solitary ambition; with a broken halberd, I drink wine to ease my sorrow."

at the same time.

The Zixia Hall to the west of Ninglu Hall was bathed in moonlight.

This most luxurious palace in the Goddess Palace is also the most tranquil and elegant place.

At the center of the hall, a white marble railing surrounds a half-acre square pond, on which a few withered lotus leaves float. Moonlight shines on the water, making the bluestone slabs at the bottom of the pond gleam coldly.

Liu Wuyan leaned against the railing, her white hair flowing like a waterfall, loosely tied with a black jade hairpin, a few strands falling onto her moon-white wide sleeves, swaying gently in the night breeze.

Princess Ni Chang of the Great Zhou Dynasty, standing beside her, was clad in silver armor and a crimson cloak. Her hair was styled in a high bun with loose ends, swaying gently. Although she was a woman, she exuded the heroic spirit of a battlefield general.

"Alright, Palace Master Liu, it's getting late."

Ji Nishang smiled and cupped her hands, saying, "I should return to the inn now. I'll discuss this further with the Palace Master at the Xueying birthday banquet tomorrow. As for the cooperation we discussed today—"

"Princess, please rest assured." Liu Wuyan smiled and said, "Since my Goddess Palace has agreed to this matter, we will never fail your trust. However, there is one thing I would like to ask you."

"Please speak, Your Highness."

Liu Wuyan raised her hand to adjust her wide sleeves, her red lips slightly pursed, and a hint of regret flashed across her usually dignified eyes. "Shen Xianzi, one of the 'Three Fairies of Golden Orchids' who was once famous throughout Chu and quelled various rebellions for the current Chu ruler, is my disciple. Is Your Highness aware of this?"

“I know,” Ji Nishang said frankly, “but I only found out recently. I had only heard of her name before, but I didn’t expect her to be the Palace Master’s disciple.”

"Hmm." Liu Wuyan continued, "Rongyue is my disciple, and as her master, there are some things I should investigate for her—"

Her voice deepened slightly: "Seven years ago, what exactly was written in that secret letter that Zhao Rumo brought that could turn the three sisters against each other and ultimately lead to the powerful White Dragon Fairy being suppressed in the Dragon Sleep Lake?"

“Palace Master Liu, I have no reason to hide anything from you,” Ji Nishang said. “I am aware of this matter, but that is all I am aware of. I know nothing about the specific plans, nor do I want to know what was written in that secret letter—as the imperial envoy of the Celestial Empire, I am concerned with the big picture.”

"The mastermind behind the secret letter incident is..." Liu Wuyan's gaze suddenly sharpened, as if it had been tempered with ice.

"Why does Palace Master Liu ask when she already knows the answer?" Ji Nishang suddenly laughed, tapping the surface of the pond with her fingertip, startling the koi carp into scattering. "Isn't that my increasingly difficult-to-control uncle, the current King of Chu, Han Qianshan?"

"I understand." Liu Wuyan smiled as well: "Is this the reason why the princess is willing to cooperate with my Goddess Palace?"

Ji Nishang walked to the edge of the pond, gazing at the koi carp that had gathered again in the water. Her beautiful eyes gradually deepened. “Indeed. Since Han Qianshan ascended to the throne of Chu, he has become increasingly arrogant, even daring to outwardly comply with the imperial decrees while inwardly defying them. Therefore, the power of Chu should not be held by him alone. As the state religion, your Goddess Palace should also reclaim the power that rightfully belongs to you.”

"Your Highness is quite adept at this art of checks and balances." Liu Wuyan lightly flicked her sleeve, and a faint purple light emanated from her fingertips, silently falling into the pool—

The two golden carp, who were originally living peacefully together, suddenly started tearing at each other!

Ji Nishang glanced at the koi fighting in the pond, a playful smile appearing on her lips: "Palace Master Liu is indeed a powerful demonic cultivator from the East. This 'Spirit Control Technique' is quite exquisite. I just wonder, between Palace Master and that Cangming Saintess who single-handedly stormed into the Central Plains and stirred up a storm in the martial world, who is stronger?"

Upon hearing the words "Sacred Maiden of the Azure Sea," a complex emotion flashed across Liu Wuyan's beautiful eyes. She then gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, let's get back to our business—"

Her gaze suddenly turned sinister and cold, devoid of the kind look of an older beauty: "As the princess said, His Majesty the Emperor supports my Goddess Palace in its struggle for power. So, to what extent can he support it? Or what is his bottom line?"

"This is the most brilliant question Palace Master Liu posed tonight." Ji Nishang gazed into the void, a hint of melancholy in her beautiful eyes.

"That white dragon is waiting for its destined one."

"And what you, the Goddess Palace, must do is, no matter what changes occur next, not let her come out, let her wait forever in that Dragon Sleeping Lake."

Upon hearing this, Palace Master Liu trembled and said in a low voice, "Why? As far as I know, she did nothing wrong."

"Indeed." Ji Nishang also sighed, a hint of helplessness and confusion appearing on her domineering and aloof face.

"This is the Emperor's will, and no one can disobey it."

At this moment, the two golden carp in the pond had stopped fighting. One sank to the bottom of the pond and remained motionless, while the other swam listlessly to a corner, leaving only tiny ripples on the surface of the water.

Inside the Zixia Palace, the smoke from the ambergris incense rose gently from the bronze incense burner, gradually blurring the scene.

Liu Wuyan and Ji Nishang stood facing each other, neither of them speaking again.

Just then, a voice, both crisp and soft, breaking through some extreme emotion and uttering a sound that seemed completely out of place in the sacred and tranquil atmosphere of the hall, rang out: "Ohhhhhhh~"

Liu Wuyan frowned abruptly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes beneath her white hair; Ji Nishang also turned around, looking in the direction from which the voice came, her eyes full of doubt:

"This is."

(End of this chapter)