"I humbly request a report that the person entrusted by Gu Sheng seeks an audience with Pavilion Master Tantai."
Shen Qingtan’s voice came through the bronze mask, cold and solemn.
The guard leader glanced at the Jade Talisman, and his face instantly became exceedingly respectful, bowing as he spoke.
"Honored guests, please wait momentarily. I will immediately convey your request!"
He dared not delay, swiftly turned, and entered the pavilion.
Before long, a female Deacon dressed in elegant palace attire with a gentle demeanor came out quickly, greeting Shen Qingtan and Gu Yuanyuan with a graceful bow.
"Honored guests, the Pavilion Master invites you; please follow me."
Shen Qingtan nodded slightly, took Gu Yuanyuan by the hand, and followed the female Deacon into Linyin Pavilion.
The interior of the pavilion was far more spacious than it appeared from the outside, adorned with carved jade balustrades, treasures on display, spiritual energy lingering, and all the people who came and went carried a remarkable presence.
Gu Yuanyuan was dazzled, her small mouth slightly agape.
The female Deacon did not stop on the first floor but led the two directly to a concealed Transmission Array.
A flash of light, and the three appeared on an even more tranquil floor, where spiritual energy was so dense it was almost tangible.
They passed through several corridors, arriving at the door of an elegant and quiet chamber.
"Pavilion Master, the guests have arrived."
The female Deacon reported respectfully.
"Come in."
A clear and pleasant voice, carrying a peculiar rhythm, came from inside the room.
The female Deacon gently opened the door, stepping aside to let them in. Shen Qingtan, with Gu Yuanyuan, stepped inside.
The Quiet Room was arranged simply yet elegantly, with a woman standing at the window, seemingly overlooking the sights of the Underground City.
She wore a moon-white gown, her figure graceful, and just from the back, there was an air of solitude, as cold and distant as the moon.
Upon hearing footsteps, the woman slowly turned around.
Instantly, Shen Qingtan felt her breath catch!
The woman before her was of unparalleled beauty, as if all the world’s elegance had gathered in her body, brows like distant mountains shrouded in mist, eyes like autumn waters rippling, her aura chillingly aloof yet carrying an indescribable majesty.
What shocked Shen Qingtan to the core was that when the woman’s gaze settled upon her, a vast and profound spiritual power, pure and refined to the utmost, swept across her Sea of Consciousness in an instant!
That spiritual power was strong yet not domineering, carrying a deep insight that made her feel that all her secrets were laid bare under this gaze!
"What terrifying spiritual cultivation!"
Shen Qingtan felt a storm of awe within her heart, quickly collected herself, and respectfully saluted.
"Junior Shen Qingtan, greets Pavilion Master Tantai!"
Behind her, Gu Yuanyuan was even more intimidated by the invisible pressure, her face pale, instinctively hiding behind Shen Qingtan, only daring to peek with half her face.
Tantai Xueling’s gaze lingered on Shen Qingtan for a moment, nodding slightly, then fell upon Gu Yuanyuan.
In those deep eyes, there seemed a faint and imperceptible shift of light.
"No need for formalities."
Tantai Xueling’s voice remained clear, yet carried a nearly unnoticeable warmth.
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