The three of them sat down in the courtyard.

The courtyard wasn’t large, and the high walls also limited the view.

But being cultivators, waiting quietly wasn’t a difficult task.

However, none of them expected that the "soon" they’d been promised had dragged on for three full two-hour periods without any appearance...

Fu Tianqi, beside them, was already displeased, got up, and left the courtyard.

He went to find the person who had led them here to inquire.

When he returned, there was a cold smirk on Fu Tianqi’s face, indicative of his considerable anger.

"Senior Brother Fu... did something happen?"

Seeing Fu Tianqi like this, Su Jinyu hurriedly asked.

"Guess what, why do you think they’re making us wait so long?"

As Fu Tianqi said this, Shen Han could sense his great anger.

Upon hearing this, Shen Han and Su Jinyu exchanged a glance and then shook their heads.

"Haha, I never would have thought, the reason we’re here waiting so long is because someone else is napping.

The steward even said that her lady naps for a while at this exact two-hour mark each day.

She’s truly willful, and not in a general sense either!"

Without even seeing the person, Fu Tianqi was already infuriated.

Su Jinyu beside him smiled and quickly offered some gentle comfort.

In contrast, Su Jinyu was markedly better than this Yao Wanning.

As they were speaking, the courtyard door was pushed open.

The same steward walked in, smiling pleasantly, his demeanor apparently quite agreeable as before.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our lady has awakened and will soon be here to see you.

Meanwhile, let me tell you something in advance.

Our lady does not like getting wet, especially dislikes cold water.

Moreover, cleanliness is also an important factor.

As disciples of major sects, please do maintain your personal hygiene."

With that said, the steward once again stepped outside, apparently to welcome the lady from Snow Mountain House.

Leaving Shen Han and the others looking at each other, perplexed.

Fu Tianqi’s face bore a slightly speechless expression: "Does his statement insinuate that we’re unclean?"

Seeing this, Su Jinyu could only offer gentle reassurance once more.

Not only did he feel uncomfortable, but even Shen Han couldn’t help frowning.

Despite warning himself in advance internally.

But when actually arriving here, it was still quite astonishing.

A moment later, the rumored willful young lady finally walked into the courtyard.

Clad in a light purple Immortal Robe, her sleeves gently fluttering.

Just from her appearance, this lady from Snow Mountain House was actually quite beautiful.

Apart from her willfulness, purely in terms of looks, she could be considered having a refreshing style.

"This is our lady, Yao Wanning.

Lady, these two are disciples from the Celestial Sword Sect.

This one, a disciple from the Star Tower."

Upon hearing of the Star Tower, Yao Wanning slightly frowned: "The Star Tower, seems like I haven’t heard of this sect."

Although Yao Wanning mentioned the Star Tower, her gaze remained fixed on Su Jinyu.

Anyone could see that in terms of appearance, Su Jinyu was superior to her by far.

Among women, no matter how much they claim not to care.

When it comes to looks, they can’t help but compare.

"Fairy Wanning, please rest assured, though the Star Tower is an Outer Domain sect, it is very closely affiliated with our Celestial Sword Sect.

Moreover, Young Master Shenhan has unique methods for exploring the Secret Realm."

Upon hearing Su Jinyu’s explanation, Yao Wanning merely gave her a glance and said nothing more.

Beside her, the steward summoned people to bring several food boxes.

Even before opening, the aroma was noticeable.

Soon, the table was filled with the food boxes.

Seeing this, Su Jinyu quickly spoke politely: "There’s no need for such formality, we should head to the Secret Realm sooner.

The meals are not urgent at this moment."

Upon hearing this, the steward slightly bowed to Su Jinyu.

"Fairy, you’ve misunderstood, these food boxes are prepared for our lady.

On the journey, should she get thirsty or hungry, there will be food to sustain her."

Hearing this, Fu Tianqi spoke up again: "Then why not just store them in a Storage Ring, why set them on the table?"

"Ladies and gentlemen, our lady has certain preferences regarding her meals, preferring fresh ingredients.

Storing them in a Storage Ring would diminish the flavor of these prime ingredients.

If our lady couldn’t take a bite then, it would be quite a waste."

At this point, Shen Han and the others felt something was amiss.

"You’re not suggesting we carry these, right?"

Upon hearing this, the steward nodded sheepishly.

"It can only be inconvenient to you three, our lady doesn’t like to carry things."

Doesn’t like? 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Just because she doesn’t like carrying things, do others have to?

Shen Han finally understood what willfulness meant, and how extreme it could be.

Seeing their expressions, the young lady from Snow Mountain House slightly raised her head.

"Do you find me troublesome?"

Her expression was indifferent, and to speak honestly, any opportunity might instantly vanish.

"No, no, Fairy Wanning, you’re overthinking it.

We were just considering how to carry these things conveniently...

Please forgive us."

Upon arriving in the Divine Land, Su Jinyu felt he had to suppress his temper significantly.

In a foreign place, perhaps one truly doesn’t have the luxury of showing temper.

Had they still been in Great Wei, Su Jinyu probably couldn’t have tolerated the slightest annoyance.

Hearing this, Yao Wanning snorted coldly:

"Exploring the Secret Realm, inevitably involves getting quite close.

I hope you’ll pay attention to personal hygiene, I greatly dislike those around me being filthy."

"Some people, you can even smell them walking by."

Hearing her words, the three of them remained silent.

Only silently complaining in their hearts.

Exploring the Secret Realm involves navigating dangers.

In such situations, being safe and unharmed is already quite excellent.

Maintaining cleanliness, this was the first time the three of them heard such a requirement for exploring a Secret Realm.

They’d met most of the necessary conditions.

Finally, Shen Han and his companions set off for the Secret Realm.

With Snow Mountain House’s arrangements, they walked into a large Flying Magical Artifact.

The artifact was like a ship, yet the three of them found themselves in a dark cabin.

This treatment lowered their impression of Snow Mountain House even further.

Fortunately, they didn’t stay long; after about two two-hour periods, they reached their destination.

As they stepped out of the cabin, the sky outside had already darkened.

The rest previously taken by Fairy Yao wasted three whole two-hour periods, or else they wouldn’t have arrived so late.

Torches were lit all around.

The place, encircled by mountains, was a secretive valley.

The vegetation ahead had been cleared, revealing a not-so-obvious entrance.

At the entrance, they could vaguely see a light curtain.

If nothing unexpected, this should be the mechanism with an age restriction.