"Young master, you truly are a fascinating person. To be honest, many people have come to drink tea with me, but you’re the only one who’s ever said it’s bad!"

After laughing for a while, he looked at Ye Luo and said this.

Yet, Ye Luo couldn’t shake the feeling that his gaze was somewhat strange.

Why would a man have such a seductive look in his eyes!

"Perhaps everyone has different tastes. In any case, this tea just doesn’t suit mine," Ye Luo said blandly.

Unexpectedly, Shui Yuehan shook his head, "It’s not a matter of taste. This isn’t even proper tea; it’s just some weeds I randomly gathered outside, ground into bits, and brewed with water!"

Hearing this, Ye Luo was somewhat speechless; just how bored must he be?

"Isn’t it interesting that when you have a high status, you can turn black into white!" he suddenly said with a sigh.

In truth, Ye Luo wanted to tell him the story of pointing at a deer and calling it a horse, but he didn’t want to waste his breath, so he held back.

"Don’t you think discussing nobility with me, a mere servant, is a bit of a waste?" Ye Luo suddenly looked up, "If there’s something you need or any orders, just say the word, Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing these words, Shui Yuehan laughed again, "Why have I never met a servant as bold as you? Don’t tell me it’s because of Fairy Qiong Yao! You were like this the first time I met you!"

Ye Luo sighed, "Your Majesty, just speak plainly!"

"Your insistence makes it difficult for me, because I sought you out just to chat. I’m truly bored here, with no one to talk to all day!" he sighed suddenly.

Ye Luo understood what he meant, but what could two grown men have to talk about? At least some alcohol would be nice! 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Your Majesty honors me, but I’m just a lowly servant, unworthy of chatting with you!"

What Ye Luo didn’t say was, I really don’t want to stay here!

"You can be so close to my third sister, so why can’t you be close to me?" he suddenly said with a hint of melancholic undertone.

As soon as Ye Luo heard this, he got goosebumps, because there was indeed a hint of jealousy in his tone! Yes, jealousy, like a little girl’s beloved possession being taken away.

But the problem is, he’s not a little girl! And Ye Luo’s sexual orientation is quite normal!

He even considered the idea of fleeing in panic!

"Is Your Majesty referring to the Ice Princess?" Ye Luo asked out of curiosity.

"Exactly, I’ve heard you’ve spent quite some time at her Qingxiu Peak, and met with her several times in private!"

Ye Luo understood that getting close to the Ice Princess was not a secret, and he had wanted to use her status to avoid trouble, but what did this have to do with him?

If Ye Luo was close with the Ice Princess, does that mean he must be close with him too? If he chatted with the Ice Princess, must he chat with him as well!

But what if something beyond friendship happened between him and the Ice Princess!

There’s a problem; this Shui Yuehan really has a problem.

"Well, if that’s the case, Your Majesty should ask the Ice Princess! If there are no other matters, then I shall take my leave!"

Finishing his words, Ye Luo got up to leave.

"Stop right there!"

Shui Yuehan immediately widened his eyes and stared at Ye Luo.

His eyes were actually quite large and quite beautiful, and his appearance was really quite captivating!

But Ye Luo dared not look at them!

"Does Your Majesty have any other orders?"

"I don’t have that many orders!" he immediately retorted angrily, "Since you don’t want to chat with me, let it be. Since you’re here, let me take you to see Qiong Yao, so you’ll stop worrying!"

Alright! Ye Luo shrugged helplessly, and invisibly, the jealousy thickened.

This time, he really seemed angry, just leading the path ahead, without even turning back once to look at Ye Luo.

However, Ye Luo was somewhat skeptical; could it be that he is a woman?

Even though it’s not out of the question, Ye Luo wouldn’t talk with him much!

What if! He really is a man! And moreover, with particular preferences!

Ye Luo followed him, keeping a certain distance, and shortly, the two arrived at the central area of the peak.

In front of them was a huge cave entrance, which was particularly unique in its construction. From the outside, it looked ordinary, but inside, it certainly promised to be a wonderland.

"Come in with me!"

With that, he led the way into the cave entrance.

"Your Majesty!"

Immediately, several young people stepped forward to pay their respects.

These people were powerful, probably elite even among the core disciples.

Shui Yuehan glanced at the few individuals and merely nodded lightly, then proceeded directly into the cave entrance.

Seeing Ye Luo following Shui Yuehan, these young people naturally did not dare to obstruct him.

"Your Majesty!"

Not long after, a woman dressed in luxurious clothing emerged.

This woman had an ethereal presence, which made anyone who looked at her feel a sense of inadequacy.

And her attire was identical to that of the Third Princess, meaning she should also be one of the Twelve Protectors.

However, Ye Luo noticed that her cultivation level was only on par with the Third Princess.

Are these Twelve Protectors not meant to protect the future Clan Leader? Why is each of their cultivation levels so mediocre!

Not to mention others, even those core disciples outside, probably surpass them.

Wait! Could it be that all Twelve Protectors are women? At least, the Third Princess and the one before him are both exceptional women, aren’t they? Could it be that the future Clan Leader has a fondness for beauty! Or are they meant for cultivation, or perhaps even designed as Furnace Cauldrons!

If that’s the case, then he must take away the Third Princess!

Upon thinking this, Ye Luo’s expression turned a bit colder.

Seems like sensing Ye Luo’s emotion, Shui Yuehan finally turned around, looking at Ye Luo with a surprised expression.

However, she didn’t say much. To this Protector, he merely nodded slightly, and proceeded straight ahead.

This Protector didn’t mind, though she curiously watched Ye Luo, her gaze even carrying a bit of heat and provocation.

But Ye Luo wasn’t going to pay any attention to her.

This cave mansion was vast; in fact, it could no longer be called a cave mansion—it’s more appropriate to describe it as an underground palace.

For instance, each of these Twelve Protectors had their own separate cave mansion, and the area seemed quite substantial.

Ye Luo also noticed one thing—the protectors’ mansions, though not far apart, seemed to be arranged in some particular order.

The Third Princess’s mansion was likely the innermost one.

Perhaps because she was the last to be chosen as a Protector, thus the lowest in rank, so her mansion was furthest inside!