Xiao Nanfeng and Lan Yaoguang entered the floating island that the Immortal Emperor of Daliang had prepared for them. The luxurious accommodations offered a breathtaking view over the city. As they sat in a pavilion, Xiao Nanfeng held Lan Yaoguang close. They gazed out over the beautiful sights of Daliang.0

"Nanfeng, I can't help but feel like something's wrong with both the Shangqing hierarch and the Immortal Emperor of Daliang," Lan Yaoguang said, frowning.0

"You noticed too?" Xiao Nanfeng smiled.0

"Were you already aware?" Lan Yaoguang exclaimed.0

Xiao Nanfeng nodded. "The Shangqing hierarch controlled his expression well, but it was clear that he was looking at you with desire and me with hostility. Meanwhile, though the Immortal Emperor of Daliang was praising our relationship, it seemed more like she was trying to fan the flames—to stimulate the Shangqing hierarch's hostility toward me."1

"That's exactly how it felt, but...0