“Young Master Su, this way please!” Qin Shopkeeper, with utmost respect, led Terra Su to the entrance of the VIP room.
Terra Su glanced thoughtfully at Qin Shopkeeper before stepping into the VIP room.
The VIP room was much more spacious than the Guest room, luxuriously decorated with a touch of elegance. A gentle breeze stirred the sheer curtains, creating an indescribable sense of comfort and pleasure.
The table was laden with dishes that resembled works of art, a hundred times more exquisite than those in the Guest room.
Upon seeing Terra Su enter, the young lady in the room gracefully rose to her feet, her demeanor noble and her voice pleasant: “Young Master Su, thank you for this morning.”
“It was nothing,” Terra Su replied truthfully. Treating a bite from a Cold-Hearted Python was indeed no big deal for him.
The young lady curiously sized up Terra Su. That morning at Five Treasures Hall, she had been too worried about Old Jiang’s injuries to take a good look at him. Now, observing him closely, she felt an indescribable aura of mystery about the young man, and his every move carried the air of someone accustomed to authority.
She had only ever seen such an aura on her father—Princess Anyang. It was incredible that a youth from a small town could possess such an aura.
With a whirlwind of thoughts in her mind, the young lady slowly spoke, “I heard Young Master Su is looking for the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada?”
Terra Su nodded.
“Amia, give the envelope to Young Master Su,” the young lady instructed.
Her maid immediately stepped forward and handed an envelope to Terra Su with both hands.
“Young Master Su, this envelope contains clues about the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada. Consider it a token of gratitude for saving my grandfather, Jiang. I hope you won’t find it lacking.”
After speaking, she called out, “Qin Shopkeeper, please take good care of Young Master Su.”
With that, the young lady’s figure disappeared from the VIP room.
Terra Su watched her leave with a faint smile and casually played with the envelope.
This little miss is quite interesting, inviting me for a meal and then disappearing after a few words…
Qin Shopkeeper approached with a smile, “Congratulations, Young Master Su, you’ve encountered a most extraordinary benefactor!”
Terra Su glanced up at Qin Shopkeeper, “Benefactor? You mean that little miss?”
Qin Shopkeeper’s face changed, “Young Master Su, you mustn’t speak lightly. Do you know who she is?”
Qin Shopkeeper was certain that if Terra Su knew the little miss was the esteemed Princess Mia, he’d be scared to death.
Terra Su smiled faintly, “She is Princess Mia.”
“You… how did you know?” Qin Shopkeeper’s mouth hung open in shock, his expression as if he’d seen a ghost.
The young man before him couldn’t possibly have met Princess Mia before!
In fact, Terra Su indeed had never met Princess Mia, not even in his previous life.
However, he knew that Princess Anyang had a beloved only daughter named Princess Mia, around the same age as himself, with a beauty like flowers and the moon, and top-notch talent.
When they first met that morning at Five Treasures Hall, the young lady’s noble demeanor had led Terra Su to speculate. But at that time, it was just speculation, not certainty.
It wasn’t until he saw the young lady and Qin Shopkeeper acting familiarly that Terra Su confirmed she was indeed Princess Mia.
Because Terra Su knew from his previous life that the backer of Drunk Immortal Residence’s Qin Shopkeeper was Princess Anyang’s estate.
As for Qin Shopkeeper, he stared at Terra Su, unable to figure out how Terra Su recognized Princess Mia.
However, Qin Shopkeeper could sense that Princess Mia regarded Terra Su with special favor.
Someone whom Princess Mia favored was no ordinary person.
Without hesitation, Qin Shopkeeper decided he must befriend Terra Su in the future.
“Young Master Su, try this dish. It’s Snow Herb Stewed Rainbow Fish…” Qin Shopkeeper enthusiastically served Terra Su.
…
After a sumptuous meal, Terra Su left Drunk Immortal Residence.
Returning to his aunt’s courtyard, Terra Su glanced unintentionally at Emma Jiang’s room and noticed she had returned and was sitting at the door, lost in thought.
Upon seeing Terra Su, Emma Jiang sprang up as if burnt and ran back into her room, slamming the door shut.
“Avoiding me?”
Terra Su muttered to himself, unconcerned, and returned to his room.
He took out the envelope given to him by Princess Mia and opened it to find a letter written by her.
“Hmm? This letter says that Princess Anyang’s estate has the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada?” Terra Su read the letter’s contents quickly, surprised.
He hadn’t expected to find a clue to the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada so soon, especially within Princess Anyang’s estate.
But as he read on, Terra Su’s brows furrowed.
It turned out that Princess Mia had written that the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada was a treasured possession of the estate, traditionally inherited only by the estate’s heir.
However, the heir for this generation had not yet been chosen, and the competition among the candidates was fierce.
After reading the letter, Terra Su pondered.
The Ice and Snow Cold Cicada could only be inherited by the estate’s heir, which meant, barring any surprises, Terra Su had no chance of obtaining it.
Yet knowing this, Princess Mia still gave him the clue…
Terra Su smiled faintly; Princess Mia was indeed interesting.
“Let’s not rush the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada matter.” Terra Su put away Princess Mia’s letter.
Then, he took out the jade box containing the hundred-year-old Supreme Yang Herb.
“Now that I’ve acquired the hundred-year-old Supreme Yang Herb, all I need is to find a good Alchemy Furnace to concoct the Elixir to cure my aunt’s cold poison!”
Terra Su’s eyes shone brightly. Reborn, everything was moving in a positive direction.
In this life, he was determined to reverse all the regrets of his previous life and protect everyone he wished to protect!
Gathering his thoughts, Terra Su was about to cultivate when his aunt Sophia Xu walked in: “Little Terra, you’re back?”
She smiled, looking him up and down with satisfaction, “Good, the new clothes suit you well.”
“Aunt, did you need something?” Terra Su asked with a smile.
“Do I need a reason to come see you?” Sophia Xu chided, “But yes, there is something.”
Sitting down, she took a sip of tea from the cup on the table and continued, “In three days, it’s the Jiang Family’s clan meeting. The Patriarch wants all family members to attend. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Jiang Family. What do you think?”
The Jiang Family’s clan meeting?
Terra Su’s gaze sharpened.
In his memories, he had attended such a meeting in Clear River City in his previous life.
Due to his Dantian being crippled and becoming a waste in his previous life, he had suffered much humiliation at that meeting.
Many unpleasant events that followed were also triggered by that meeting. It could be said that the clan meeting was a turning point in the fates of Terra Su, Sophia Xu, and Emma Jiang in his previous life.
“Aunt, I will go,” Terra Su’s eyes flickered with cold light. This life would be different from the last.
A cold smile touched his lips. Was he about to meet those familiar faces from his previous life again?
He was quite looking forward to it!
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