The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 313 - 312: Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 313: Chapter 312: Peach Blossom Island

Upon hearing that Lin Bai wished to accompany her to meet the person in charge of East Sea’s Treasure Pavilion, Su Xianmei hesitated a bit.

After all, this pertained to the business of the Treasure Pavilion, which was not convenient to disclose to outsiders.

Lin Bai, noticing Su Xianmei’s hesitation, realized his abruptness and awkwardly laughed, "Haha, I was too impulsive. This matter is definitely confidential. Since Sister Su finds it inappropriate to take me along, let’s leave it at that."

Su Xianmei paused for a moment before saying, "It’s not that. I can take you but..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai, sensing the opportunity, eagerly asked, "But what?"

"But you have to give sister a kiss first, and then sister will take you."

Su Xianmei said jokingly.

"Sister Su, enough of your antics!"

...

Su Xianmei asked Lin Bai to rest for a while, and she went out to inspect the items brought by Huo Shu, to ensure they were complete.

At noon, Su Xianmei took Lin Bai to the largest restaurant in the City of Thousand Islands for a sumptuous meal.

Since all of Su Xianmei’s expenses overseas were taken care of by Treasure Pavilion, she did not concern herself about saving money for them, especially considering the wealth they were currently indulging in.

There was also a person in charge of the Treasure Pavilion overseas.

Just like the way Treasure Pavilion was in Shenwu Kingdom.

The person responsible for Treasure Pavilion in Shenwu Kingdom was the Li family, the family of Liyun Suan and Li Qianfan.

Meanwhile, the person in charge of the Treasure Pavilion overseas was the Flower Clan on Peach Blossom Island.

The business of the Treasure Pavilion, spread throughout the entire Barbarian Ancient Continent, specialized in trading cultivation resources such as weapons, spiritual medicine, ores, talismans, etc. As long as you could afford it, they could even get you some taboo items.

Such a large-scale business needed to cover the extensive Barbarian Ancient Continent, the Treasure Pavilion couldn’t possibly manage every aspect.

Therefore, the Treasure Pavilion would choose a person in charge at each branch location, offering them some minor profits annually, and they would handle everything very efficiently, saving the Treasure Pavilion a lot of trouble.

But in order to ensure these people in charge performed their duties properly and earnestly, the Treasure Pavilion established a specific position called the Inspector Envoy.

Su Xianmei was an Inspector Envoy dispatched by the Treasure Pavilion.

When time allowed, Su Xianmei would also personally host some large auctions, such as the one in Hanshan City.

Being an Inspector Envoy for the Treasure Pavilion was not something anyone could do. It had to be someone highly valued in the Treasure Pavilion, or someone with a significant background that would reassure the Pavilion, who could hold this position.

All the local Treasure Pavilion managers were quite fearful of the Inspector Envoy.

The moment an Inspector Envoy came down and found anything amiss, they would directly report to the higher-ups of the Treasure Pavilion. When the higher-ups became angry, they could directly revoke all the responsibilities of the person in charge.

This was why when Su Xianmei first auctioned the Great Five Elements Skill in Hanshan City, Liyun Suan didn’t dare to offend her lightly. If Liyun Suan hadn’t had such good sources of information, he wouldn’t have even known about the Great Five Elements Skill being auctioned at the Treasure Pavilion.

After lunch, and once they had enough food and drink,

Su Xianmei and Lin Bai arrived at the port together, boarded a large ship, and under the protection of the Treasure Pavilion’s guards, left the City of Thousand Islands and headed towards the Treasure Pavilion Flower Clan’s Peach Blossom Island.

Peach Blossom Island was not far from the City of Thousand Islands, just half a day’s journey away.

By twilight, Lin Bai and Su Xianmei, aboard the ship, could see an island full of blooming peach blossoms in the distance.

"We’re here."

Su Xianmei said with a hint of laughter.

As soon as the Treasure Pavilion’s ship docked, a handsome young man was waiting at the shore.

The moment this young man saw Su Xianmei, he immediately said to his henchman, "The rumors are indeed true. The Inspector Envoy dispatched by the Treasure Pavilion this time is indeed a bewitching beauty who can unsettle a nation."

This young master was the junior master of Peach Blossom Island, and the future head of the present-day Flower Clan.

His name was Hua Qianshu.

Su Xianmei, wearing a robe embroidered with phoenixes, gracefully descended.

As she moved, the enticingly beautiful legs hidden beneath her robe appeared intermittently, entirely captivating the eye.

Behind her, Lin Bai, watched as Su Xianmei’s shapely hips swung from side to side, causing his heart to stir. He barely held his composure, quickly shifting his gaze.

"I am Hua Qianshu, the young master of Peach Blossom Island. May I know, is the ravishing lady before me the Inspector Envoy from the Treasure Pavilion?" Hua Qianshu asked as he saw Su Xianmei descending.

Su Xianmei nodded and replied, "Is your father around? I have business with him."

Hua Qianshu replied, "My father has already prepared a banquet and has been waiting for you for a long time. Please, come this way."

Hua Qianshu was polite and gentlemanly, trying his best to present a gracious front before Su Xianmei.

However, seeing this scene, Lin Bai let out a disdainful chuckle.

It was evident that Hua Qianshu was a hypocrite.

When he caught sight of Su Xianmei’s figure and face, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. His face flushed with lewdness, despite his outwardly gentlemanly demeanor. He probably had been fantasizing about trysting with Su Xianmei.

Following the guide from Peach Blossom Island, Lin Bai crossed the peach blossom forest to a tranquil cluster of buildings.

The architectural style on Peach Blossom Island differed from the palaces built elsewhere. Instead, it comprised elegant bamboo houses that reflected the refinement of the owner.

Hua Qianshu stayed close to Su Xianmei as they walked.

Both of them led the way forward.

Lin Bai and some guards from the Treasure Pavilion trailed behind them.

Hua Qianshu didn’t bother to acknowledge Lin Bai, assuming he was just another one of Su Xianmei’s guards.

As for a mere guard, a servant, Hua Qianshu, the young master of Peach Blossom Island, didn’t feel the need to be courteous.

"There are about a hundred and eight thousand peach blossom trees on Peach Blossom Island. It took much effort on my father’s part to ensure they blossom throughout the year," Hua Qianshu said.

"Thanks to this beautiful scene, the island is always vibrant, earning it the name of ’Fairyland of the East Sea’."

Hua Qianshu calmly explained.

"Envoy, please, this way. Just up ahead is the pavilion for entertaining guests." Hua Qianshu pointed ahead to a bamboo house nestled under a huge peach blossom tree and was near the sea.

The bamboo house was exquisitely designed.

Its roof was under the canopy of a colossal peach blossom tree, and with the house situated by the sea, guests could also hear the sound of lapping waves while dining — quite an elegant setting.

Within the bamboo house, musicians were playing pleasing tunes.

"This peach blossom tree is the first of its kind on Peach Blossom Island. According to my father’s research, it should be over three thousand years old, and it has cultivated into a demon with powers equivalent to that of the Ninth Level of the Earth Martial Realm," he tried to impress her.

"However, it’s highly challenging for plants who’ve turned into demons to gain intelligence. Therefore, without my father’s command, it won’t harm people unduly."

"Please proceed, Envoy."

While introducing Su Xianmei to the scenic beauty of Peach Blossom Island, Hua Qianshu led her forward.

Having heard Hua Qianshu’s descriptions, even Lin Bai was tempted. He thought, "Ah, if one day I wanted to withdraw from the world, I’d seek such a desolate island, plant it full of blossoms, and face each sunrise and sunset with the one I love, listening to the ebb and flow of the sea."

"But I guess that day is far from my reach."

Lin Bai shook his head wistfully.

At that moment, Hua Qianshu suddenly held his hand up to stop Lin Bai, saying, "This place is reserved for Peach Blossom Island’s honored guests. Your guards have no right to enter. Please wait here."