Covering the Sky: The Years I Was the Empress's Strictest Master

Her gaze was calm and profound, as if she were scrutinizing Shao Hanyun, trying to see through her alluring appearance to discern her true inner thoughts.

The fleeting glimpse of the Dao patterns fluctuating within the pavilion just moments ago still lingered in her mind, adding a touch of inexplicable coldness to her feelings towards the Holy Maiden of the Big Dipper.

"I'm sorry to have kept you two young ladies waiting. I'm fine."

Tan Lin smiled warmly at Chi Xuan and nodded slightly to Chi Yao, his tone natural.

Before he could finish speaking, Shao Hanyun stepped forward and stood next to Tan Lin, their arms almost touching.

Her gaze swept over the Chi sisters, and a perfectly timed, slightly aloof and polite smile curved her red lips.

"Thank you for waiting here, esteemed hosts."

Han Yun and Young Master Tan had a very pleasant conversation, discussing the Daoist principles behind the broken stele of the Human Emperor. They gained much insight and became so engrossed in their discussion that they stayed up a little late; please forgive them.”

As she spoke, her voice regained its usual magnetic coolness, and her posture was elegant and poised, as if she had transformed back into the aloof and untouchable Saintess of the Big Dipper.

However, a faint, almost imperceptible hint of spring-like allure lingered in the corners of her eyes and brows, seemingly "deliberately" displayed.

And the fleeting, subtle look in her eyes when she looked at Tan Lin, so different from how she looked at others, could not escape the notice of the "observant" person nearby.

Seeing this, Chi Yao's eyes flickered slightly, but her attitude towards her remained indifferent:

"You're too kind, Fairy Shao. It's certainly a good thing that you've gained something, Brother."

Her words were polite but distant.

Chi Xuan, however, lacked such refinement. She gave a light snort, ignored Shao Hanyun, and directly stepped forward to take Tan Lin's arm, saying in a clear and melodious voice:

"Brother Tan Lin, now that the Enlightenment Stele is finished, let's go back quickly."

The exchange wasn't over yet. If I had known you possessed Origin Arts, I should have asked you to take a look at those strange stones for me first..."

As she spoke, she even affectionately shook Tan Lin's arm.

This move carries a clear sense of asserting sovereignty, like a small animal protecting its food.

Shao Hanyun observed Chi Xuan's reaction, and her gaze flickered almost imperceptibly.

It wasn't displeasure; on the contrary, her smile deepened slightly, as if she were looking at a child who didn't understand.

She had long ago noticed the vague feelings this noblewoman of the Chi family had for Tan Lin.

She had also subtly noticed the goodwill shown by the woman with the innate Dao fetus, and had deliberately tried to sow discord between the two women earlier.

She stood there, smiling faintly, looking at Tan Lin, her voice softening, carrying a meaning only the two of them could understand:

"Young Master Tan, I have benefited greatly from our meeting today."

The profound and mysterious Daoist principles contained in that broken stele cannot be fully grasped in a short time.

"If you have the time in the future, young master, and gain any insights, Han Yun will be waiting at Qi Huang Pavilion to discuss and appreciate them with you."

These words were both polite remarks for others to hear and a pre-arranged code between the two.

The other party needs her to retrieve the remaining fragments of the stele to stimulate her past life's wisdom. She also wants to learn from the stele the ancient secrets hidden within, as well as clues about the Yin-Yang Gate of Life and Death and the bronze coffin.

Tan Lin understood immediately, subtly withdrawing his arm from Chi Xuan's embrace and offering a slight bow:

"Fairy Shao is very knowledgeable, and I have learned a lot from her. If I have any questions in the future, I will definitely come to bother you again."

"Then we'll meet again."

Shao Hanyun smiled brightly.

"Until we meet again."

Tan Lin smiled as well.

At this moment, the way the two were exchanging glances, as observed by onlookers,

This undoubtedly confirms their good relationship and gives people a sense of mutual goodwill, perhaps even dispelling previous speculations that there was something fishy going on between them.

In the distance, many young talents looked at Tan Lin with eyes that were practically spitting fire with jealousy.

This immortal golden body is not only incredibly talented and handsome, but also possesses divine source techniques. Even before the noble lady of the Chi family had made intimate moves with him, he was still eyeing what was in the pot!

Not only that, she has also won the favor of the most beautiful woman in Beidou at the moment, and Shao Hanyun took the initiative to invite her to meet again in the future!

This is absolutely outrageous!

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Chapter 140 Best Partner

Among the crowd at Shangzhen Pavilion, Song Zecen from Tianwu Holy Land had a face so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

He stared intently at Tan Lin and Shao Hanyun, then glanced at Chi Xuan, who was once again intimately linked arms with Tan Lin.

And Chi Yao, who stood quietly to the side, pure and beautiful, felt a great sense of absurdity rising in her chest.

What's wrong with this world?

This kid has only been living in the Chi family for a few days, and he's already surrounded by a harem of beautiful women?

What virtue or ability does he possess to be surrounded by so many peerless gems?

He, Song Zecen, should have already crossed paths with the Chi family, this pair of twin lotus blossoms, before them, so why...?

In fact, he wasn't the only one around him who shared the same thought.

The brothers Song Qiwen and Song Qiwu, who had grown up in the Chi family since childhood and had become disciples of Chi Tianfeng, were also mingling in the crowd.

The former had a sinister look in his eyes and silently observed everything.

Seeing Chi Xuan's undisguised intimacy with Tan Lin, the latter felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and her gaze towards Tan Lin was filled with resentment.

Outside the crowd.

Meng Lu, the holy son of the Beidou Divine Sect, stood a little distance away, his expression complex.

He naturally noticed the subtle changes in the relationship between Shao Hanyun and Tan Lin before and after he left.

So it seems that the plan in the church is progressing quite smoothly?

However, what vaguely felt uneasy to him was that...

Although Shao Hanyun was influenced by the "Salvation Technique", she was inherently proud and aloof, and rarely showed any interest in the opposite sex. Yet this time, she tried to seduce someone with her appearance as soon as she entered the arena.

Could it be that the Holy Maiden... has taken her acting too seriously, or has other ideas?

……

"Fellow Daoists..."

Shao Hanyun glanced around, her voice regaining the arrogance and majesty of a saintess:

"What Han Yun said earlier still holds true. Now that Young Master Tan and I have finished comprehending it, the broken stele will be temporarily placed in the Appreciation Pavilion."

For the remainder of today, anyone interested is welcome to come and observe and contemplate. If you gain anything from it, Han Yun will absolutely keep her promise.

However, given the commotion here, I fear you may not gain any insight, so please do not have too high expectations…

After speaking, she nodded slightly to Tan Lin, and then gave a polite nod to Chi Yao and Chi Xuan.

Then, she turned around gracefully, her red dress trailing on the ground, and surrounded by several female disciples of the Big Dipper Sect, she walked back to the Phoenix Pavilion without inviting anyone else in.

Clearly, the special treatment of "joint participation" belonged only to Tan Lin.

This has truly made many talented individuals outside the industry envious and insanely jealous.

After Shao Hanyun's alluring figure disappeared from sight again, everyone's attention refocused on Tan Lin and the two women beside him.

A series of gazes, each carrying a different meaning, intertwined.

Envy or jealousy, curiosity and exploration, subtle hostility, and so on—the list goes on.

Under the spotlight, as the center of attention, Tan Lin appeared completely oblivious to it all.

However, his mind was already immersed in the [Perspective of All Causes], and he was quite satisfied with the wave of mixed fireflies that had just appeared.

Having reincarnated for over a decade, and with his past wisdom gradually awakening, he has become increasingly adept at the techniques of manipulating those causal threads to create fireflies.

He roughly estimated that today, with so many talents gathered here, the harvest in just half a day was already equivalent to the decades of hard work and travel in various places during his first life of cultivation.

hum...

The invisible crimson mist dissipated.

Outside, Tan Lin gently patted Chi Xuan's hand that was holding his arm, signaling her to let go.

"Xuan'er, don't you still have a few unusual stones you want to see? The exchange meeting isn't over yet. By the time you've seen those stones, it'll be getting late, so it'll be time to head home..."

Before that, there might be some unexpected gains...

Upon hearing this, Chi Yao nodded slightly.

Chi Xuan had no objection, but she was somewhat reluctant to see Tan Lin pull his arm away.

But the girl's reserve made her let go of his hand, though she still stayed close to Tan Lin, never leaving his side.

Immediately, under the watchful eyes of the others, the three of them headed back toward the Jade Terrace, where the Treasure Pavilion's rare stone area was located.

Wherever he went, the crowd automatically parted, and hushed whispers arose:

"Tsk tsk tsk, I just can't figure it out, what kind of magic does Tan Lin have?"

He's only been here a few days, why are all the women of the Chi family so affectionate towards him? Even the stunningly beautiful Beidou Saintess, who outshone all other regions, was so friendly with him upon their first meeting…

Someone in the crowd sneered upon hearing this:

"Hehe, that's because you don't understand the value of the Undying Golden Body. This kind of physique cannot lead to the Dao, but once mastered, it has the strength to rival a Great Emperor."

These fairies and goddesses, who believed they had a promising future as emperors, naturally viewed him with special regard. He was one of the most suitable companions for their journey to the pinnacle, someone they could support each other in the future.

After all, according to the ancient texts left over from the last turmoil, the tribulation to attain enlightenment is not so easy to overcome..."

"The tribulation of attaining enlightenment? Isn't undergoing tribulation a personal matter? How can outsiders interfere or assist?"

Someone asked in confusion.

"It seems you are truly ignorant, fellow Daoist... I presume your lineage has at most a few thousand years of history. What I'm saying is like casting pearls before swine..."

"..."

"Hmph, you all praise this indestructible golden body so highly, aren't you afraid that one day it will fall from the sky and be 'shattered to pieces'? Hmm... perhaps that's exactly what you want?"

"..."

"With a physique like this, achieving great things is not so simple."

Since the end of the Primordial Era, in the hundreds of thousands of years of the Desolate Ancient Period, those with pure bloodlines and indestructible golden bodies have been few and far between.

But if we really want to count them, there are always one every ten thousand years, but how many have actually achieved the Great Perfection Golden Body?

"..."

Amidst the surrounding chatter, a man and two women slowly approached the jade platform.

During this time, Chi Yao and Chi Xuan clearly heard the words "best partner". One of them had a slight glint in her eyes, and the other's ears turned slightly red.

Tan Lin remained unmoved throughout, acting as if he hadn't heard a thing.

To some, his demeanor was that of a master of feigning ignorance, making them seethe with envy.

In reality, he was currently using his mind to process the scattered fragments of past life wisdom that had been awakened earlier.

Because his past life wisdom has not yet been fully awakened, the memories of his past lives in his current sea of ​​consciousness are fragmented.

In particular, he needs to sort out the scattered information about the Human Emperor's past life.

Previously, inside the Qihuang Pavilion, the residual Daoist energy within the broken stele stimulated his soul, making him truly realize the vastness of his past life's wisdom.

The memories he has awakened now, especially his insights into the Great Dao, are but a drop in the ocean.

The fleeting glimpse of the Daoist aura evoked by the broken stele was too brief; he couldn't quickly find the information he most wanted to know.

However, although he currently does not know the exact location of the treasure trove's entrance in his previous life, nor how to enter it,

However, he unexpectedly learned about the Chi family's territory and the reason why he felt a strange sense of familiarity with the two women beside him when they first met.

He had visited this place in his past life on his deathbed, where he had watched over Chi Yao and Chi Xuan, who were still in their mother's womb at the time.

That was the last enlightenment journey in my previous life.

He controls the six elements of heaven and earth, and roams freely in the boundless realm.