Peerless Taoist

Shangguan Waner was startled, and panic appeared on her beautiful face for the first time.    

“You’ve been serving me wholeheartedly all these years, and I’ve seen it all. However, a marriage between a man and a woman cannot be delayed. Although we are cultivators and have transcended the secular world, you have a Dao companion by your side, and she can help you.”    

“Your Majesty! I only hope to be by Your Majesty’s side forever!” Shangguan Waner said loudly.    

“How can I be by Your Majesty’s side forever? When we arrive in the Eternal Night Realm, as Your Majesty’s trusted aide, you will naturally be taken care of by countless people. If you don’t have a stable backer, I’m very worried that you won’t be able to stand on your feet.”    

Hearing Shen Linglong say this, Shangguan Waner immediately understood that there was no way for her to defend herself.    

The Great Chu Dynasty established by Shen Linglong had supreme imperial authority, and it had even surpassed the Great Yu Heavenly Dynasty in the past. When she had first arrived in this strange world, some of the old officials of Great Yu had even wanted to seize power and rebel, but Shen Linglong had discovered them and annihilated them all.    

The entire Great Chu Dynasty was nominally a dynasty, but in fact, many people were just puppets, and all the power was in Shen Linglong’s hands.    

In this strange world, Shen Linglong was the master who controlled everything.    

“Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness…” Shangguan Waner’s face was somewhat pale.    

“You don’t have to be nervous. Your husband has already arrived these few days. You two should get to know each other better.” Shen Linglong suddenly said, “Xu Jiangshan, I know you are already outside. Come in.”    

Creak ——    

As soon as Shen Linglong finished speaking, the door of the Flying Celestial Palace was pushed open.    

The sunlight that was sprinkled in from outside was suddenly blocked by a black shadow. Shangguan Waner glanced at it from the corner of her eyes and saw a tall and sturdy man walking in from outside.    

The man’s face was full of arrogance, and he was wearing a Thunder Tiger Armor. The armor was glittering with light and lightning, and coupled with his fierce aura, he looked like a fierce tiger. Many people felt a chill in their hearts when they saw him.    

“It seems that you are the woman that Shen Linglong recommended to me. Very good! Very good!”    

The man’s voice was very rough, as if a muffled thunder was echoing in the entire Flying Celestial Palace.    

He looked at Shen Linglong from head to toe without any restraint, and the greed and desire in his eyes were simply undisguised.    

“Alright, let me introduce you. This is the Thirteenth Young Master of the Eternal Night Sky, Xu Jiangshan! He has quite a bit of power in the Eternal Night Sky, and he has many powerful warriors under him. Waner, you will definitely not suffer if you follow him.”    

Shen Linglong said indifferently as if she was thinking about Shangguan Waner.    

“Hahaha! Shen Linglong, the people you recommended to me before are nothing compared to this woman. Moreover, she seems to be a Yin Witch Body? This is the best. I will accept this woman. I can consider our previous cooperation.”    

Xu Jiangshan’s gaze fell on Shangguan Waner. He did not care about what Shen Linglong said.    

“Come here and let me have a good look at you!”    

Xu Jiangshan was extremely overbearing. He did not care if Shangguan Waner agreed or not. He raised his hand and grabbed at Shangguan Waner.    

In an instant, the space around Shangguan Waner was sealed. Shangguan Waner felt that her entire body was being restrained by some kind of force and she could not struggle free.    

“What are you doing? Let me go!”    

Shangguan Waner was shocked. She struggled with all her might, but she was unable to break free from the bindings around her.    

However, even though Shangguan Waner had quite a bit of strength, she did not have the ability to resist against a character like Xu Jiangshan. She was completely suppressed.    

Xu Jiangshan’s face was filled with a teasing expression. He continued to release the pressure in his palm, forcing Shangguan Waner to approach him step by step.    

“You will be my Dao partner sooner or later. What’s wrong with me having a good look at you?” Xu Jiangshan chuckled. His face was filled with disapproval.    

“Your Majesty!”    

Seeing this scene, Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly looked at Shen Linglong.    

If it was in the past, Shen Linglong would have stood up and helped Shangguan Wan'er. But now, Shangguan Wan'er saw a thoughtful expression on Shen Linglong's face.    

Shen Linglong didn't seem to have any intention to help. She frowned slightly, as if she was weighing the pros and cons, not sure if she should help Shangguan Wan'er.    

Seeing this scene, Shangguan Wan'er's heart suddenly turned cold.    

She suddenly felt as if she had been betrayed. It was as if the person she relied on the most was actually just a chess piece to her.    

Countless thoughts suddenly intertwined, and Shangguan Wan'er suddenly became flustered.    

"Thirteenth Young Master, she is my trusted aide. You haven't married yet. What do you mean by flirting with my subordinate in front of me?"    

Shen Linglong suddenly said.    

Another majestic force descended, and actually forcibly counteracted the power Xu Jiangshan had released. The two forces clashed in the void, and then gradually dissipated.    

Thirteenth Young Master Xu Jiangshan's eyebrows slightly raised, and he looked at Shen Linglong in surprise. "How did your cultivation level increase so quickly?"    

"I received the Ancestor's teaching," Shen Linglong said indifferently.    

Xu Jiangshan's originally unrestrained smile gradually became serious.    

"Ancestor has always been in seclusion and has never come out. How could he pass down his skills to you?" Xu Jiangshan frowned and said in a deep voice.    

Shen Linglong smiled and sized up Xu Jiangshan. "How can you understand the Ancestor's abilities?"    

Xu Jiangshan took a deep breath and snorted. He waved his palm lightly, and the pressure around him immediately dissipated. Shangguan Waner regained her freedom.    

"Wan'er, you go out first," Shen Linglong said.    

Shangguan Waner hurriedly bowed and tidied up her clothes before leaving.    

Her heart was beating fast. She passed through layers of palace walls. Even though there were palace maids and eunuchs bowing to her, Shangguan Waner did not notice it at all.    

Lu Yu's words kept ringing in Shangguan Waner's heart. She suddenly realized that she seemed to have forgotten something.    

From her youth to her adulthood, from her childhood to her youth, Shangguan Waner's mind was filled with memories. She was the young mistress of the Shangguan Clan, and she had lived in a wealthy and peaceful family since she was young.    

Later on, the family was destroyed in a war. Shangguan Waner was taken in by Shen Linglong, and she stayed by her side from then on.    

When she was in the Imperial Capital, there was still the Zhao Clan in the Imperial Court, and there were three great scholars in charge. Therefore, Shangguan Waner was only an ordinary civil servant. When Shen Linglong left the Imperial Capital, Shangguan Waner walked from behind the scenes to the front.    

Shangguan Waner had always been grateful to Shen Linglong and was loyal to her.    

But now, a ripple had appeared in her heart.