Chapter 280: Xue Jing Gaining Favorability from Otogirusu, Reaching Supersonic Realm (4K)
Sky Center, 732nd floor.
Otogirusu Suzuka, dressed in a black feather garment and with long, soft hair tied in a high ponytail, had androgynous, beautiful cheeks with a gentle smile. Their movements conveyed unimpeachable aristocratic elegance.
At their side walked a young man from the Far East named Ruo Gong Taiping, who was half a step behind, bowing his head and whispering in the Far Eastern language:
"Young master, the main household in Tokyo is already urging you to return... Is it really alright for us to still be leisurely shopping now?"
Otogirusu Suzuka glanced at him and chuckled lightly, "As long as you don't tattle, it's no problem at all."
Ruo Gong Taiping quickly bowed his head even lower: "I wouldn't dare!"
"...However, Miss Chisui has been continuously complaining to the main household about your avoidance. Your public appearance in Zhuxia has also caused quite some dissatisfaction at the Dongzhao Association; there might be many issues waiting upon our return..."
Otogirusu Suzuka said nonchalantly, "What does the Dongzhao Association's thoughts have to do with me? That girl Chisui is just mad I didn't bring her along for fun."
Ruo Gong Taiping sighed, "...It's still not good, ultimately."
Otogirusu Suzuka laughed and shook their head, "Taiping, did you know I'm the third in line at home?"
Ruo Gong Taiping looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Otogirusu Suzuka paused in front of a store selling blades, softly saying, "There are many things the third in line shouldn't get involved in... Even if one could, it's best not to. Otherwise, the first two won't be pleased."
"The annual membership fees received by the Dongzhao Association, my eldest brother accounts for one-third of it. This is his most valued power, he won't tolerate anyone meddling, especially not his own family."
"Chisui holds a special position within the Shenjing Family. The Snake's Second Son, the esteemed deity worshipped by the Shenjing, has shown unusual favorability to five people in this generation: Chiyi, Chizuru, Chisa, Chitsuru are already pale witches, and it is very likely Chisui will be the next head of the Shenjing."
"My mother is overly ambitious, always thinking of setting up a marriage between me and her, aiming to topple others with the power of the Shenjing, not realizing this is a dangerously poor move."
Otogirusu Suzuka turned their back to Ruo Gong Taiping.
"A triangle is the most stable shape, any corner that protrudes will be pulled back by the other two... It's completely different from a fight to the death between two people."
They spoke in a gentle and calm voice.
"My mother is a woman."
"Women have their limitations, they might not lose to men in sheer intelligence, but their inherently emotional nature will overpower their rational side, leading them to miss many truths. This is a physiological limitation. An undeniable fact at the genetic level."
"Allowing a woman who cannot control her desires to hold a high position, what a disaster."
Otogirusu Suzuka spoke casually, whereas Ruo Gong Taiping was trembling, pretending he heard nothing, with cold sweat continuously appearing on his forehead.
"It's better to be a man... I used to think and act this way."
Otogirusu Suzuka, thinking of something, a tender smile appeared on their lovely face.
"However, lately I have discovered that women have advantages elsewhere... places a man could never reach."
"If it's to reach that place, becoming one again... isn't out of the question."
Their voice was very soft, with some parts completely silent, making Ruo Gong Taiping unable to catch it clearly, just puzzled.
"Speaking of which, the Heavenly Rock Door over in Zhuxia is really user-friendly."
Otogirusu Suzuka changed the subject.
In the Far East, the Sun Pillar at the Sky Center is termed the Heavenly Rock Door.
It comes from a story in their mythology where Tianzhao Da Yu Shen, the Sun Goddess, once hid in a cave called 'Heavenly Rock Door,' causing the entire world to lose its light.
Apt for the period of the Eternal Night war, the world had plunged into eternal darkness, with only the 'Heavenly Rock Door' holding the sun.
"They even have shopping centers here... Our place is a bit too rigid, claiming that only the descendants of Tianzhao can reside within, what a waste."
"The sun is a great thing that shines equally on everyone..."
Otogirusu Suzuka spoke in a low, soft tone.
Suddenly.
"Buzz—!!"
A vibration came from above, the floor suddenly shook, causing many visitors on the 732nd level of the Sky Center to lose their footing and fall, screaming.
Otogirusu Suzuka and Ruo Gong Taiping, being Martial Artists, naturally wouldn't lose their balance so easily and remained firmly standing, but this sudden disturbance alarmed them.
"An earthquake...? No, it's not, the source is coming from above, could it be a 'Realm Quake'?"
Otogirusu Suzuka wondered.
"Young master, let me protect you and get out of here!"
Ruo Gong Taiping quickly said.
A section of the ceiling fragmented during the shake, a two-meter-wide boulder fell from above, heading straight for a mother and daughter who had fallen and couldn't get up.
Otogirusu Suzuka, seeing this, flashed and disappeared from the spot, appearing in front of the boulder, their palm gliding gently over its surface.
The boulder turned into dust, scattering away, causing no casualties.
"We are needed here, Taiping."
Otogirusu Suzuka said softly.
Ruo Gong Taiping paused, sighed, and said, "Yes..."
...
"Have all the test subjects been destroyed!?"
"Out of sixty-four bodies, sixty-one have already been successfully injected with jellyfish toxin, the remaining three... disappeared from their cultivation chambers at an unknown time, can't be found."
"Damn!!!!"
Xu Mude roared furiously.