Ultimately, Zi Linling had no choice but to swipe her card.
Fortunately, ever since she partnered with the Huatian Merchant House in Xuanyuan City, a steady stream of money had been flowing into her account.
Therefore, although thirty million was no small sum, it was merely a drop in the ocean for her.
To Zi Linling's surprise, by purchasing the Black Crown outfit, she became a black-gold VIP of the Phoenix Pavilion.
Moreover, the beautiful proprietress specifically mentioned that if Zi Linling ever had the chance to visit the Divine Remnant Continent, she should definitely pay a visit to the Phoenix clan.
Mentioning the Divine Remnant Continent, a glint flashed across the eyes of Zi Linling and Ye Lingyuan.
They hadn't expected that this seemingly ordinary Phoenix Pavilion would have connections to the Divine Remnant Continent.
It was no wonder that the beautiful proprietress, who didn't seem very old, possessed the cultivation of a Divine King. It was likely due to her origin from the Divine Remnant Continent.
Zi Linling did not refuse the proprietress's invitation.
After all, Ye Lingyuan and she were bound to visit the Divine Remnant Continent. This was because, whether it was Bao Fengxi's hint or the specks of light indicating the reincarnated bodies of the Nine Great Protectors that Zi Linling had seen in the Star Formation, some of them were located on the Divine Remnant Continent.
Of course, if they could win over the Phoenix clan as allies during this process, their hope of surviving the impending world-ending calamity would increase.
Furthermore, the divine body of the Fire Phoenix Robe had not yet been found.
Previously, Huang Yi had sensed the aura of her own essence blood during Xie Lianhua, the Palace Mistress of Hundred Flowers Palace's move, "Fire Spirit Dance."
This led Zi Linling to believe that Hundred Flowers Palace had destroyed Huang Yi's physical body. However, after she annihilated Hundred Flowers Palace and dug it up thoroughly, she found no trace of Huang Yi's divine body.
Therefore, the origin of that drop of Huang Yi's essence blood at Hundred Flowers Palace remained a mystery.
But as the beautiful proprietress mentioned the Phoenix clan, a flash of inspiration struck Zi Linling.
Huang Yi was a fire phoenix and also belonged to the Phoenix clan. Could her divine body be within the Phoenix clan's territory?
Although this was merely a fleeting thought, Zi Linling had a feeling that the journey to the Divine Remnant Continent would undoubtedly reunite Huang Yi's primordial spirit with her divine body.
Thus, the trip to the Divine Remnant Continent offered three benefits in one go; why wouldn't she accept?
This was also why she hadn't refused the proprietress's invitation.
After leaving the Phoenix Pavilion, Zi Linling and Ye Lingyuan continued to wander the streets. Sudancn.com
While they appeared to be aimlessly strolling, they were mentally charting out the places they visited, forming a mental map.
The reason for doing so was purely out of precaution.
The moment they stepped into Central City, they had sensed a strange aura of danger.
It was important to note that Ye Lingyuan was already at the Half-step Divine King realm, and although Zi Linling had reached the peak of the Minor Divine realm, only needing a catalyst to break through to the Great Divine realm, their actual combat strength far surpassed their current cultivation levels.
Yet, despite their formidable strength, they still perceived danger, indicating that this particular threat was far from ordinary.
Therefore, with their prudent natures, they naturally had to prepare in advance.
Moreover, since arriving on the Heavenly Gift Continent, they had been spending little time together. Now that they had the opportunity to accompany their loved one on a stroll, they naturally wanted to savor these fleeting moments of leisure.
They walked on, seemingly without purpose, yet with a clear objective.
It wasn't until nightfall that they arrived at a place called Fengchen Pavilion and booked a private courtyard.
After paying the spirit stones and receiving the courtyard's number plate, they followed the plate's guidance to find their reserved dwelling.
Boundless Wind and Moon!
The four characters inscribed on the courtyard gate reminded Zi Linling of a riddle from her past life.
Thus, she couldn't resist the urge to tease Ye Lingyuan.
"Ye Lingyuan, I have a riddle related to these four words, 'Boundless Wind and Moon.' Are you interested in trying to solve it?"
Ye Lingyuan placed the number plate into the indentation of the courtyard gate, and it swung open in response.
He took Zi Linling's hand and stepped into the courtyard, saying, "Lin'er, are you testing this King?"
Zi Linling chuckled, "It's not exactly a test. It's just a spontaneous thought, recalling an amusing anecdote from my previous life."
Ye Lingyuan said with great interest, "Oh? What amusing anecdote? Tell me about it!"
Zi Linling said mysteriously, "I'll tell you after you solve the riddle!"
Ye Lingyuan, with a serious demeanor, bowed and said, "Then, Your Royal Consort, please present your riddle!"
Zi Linling looked at the scenery within the courtyard and nodded, "Indeed, the view perfectly matches the four words 'Boundless Wind and Moon.' However, if we add four more characters, it would be even more fitting for this courtyard's ambiance! Therefore, my riddle is: The first two and third months, boundless wind and moon! Please answer, Your Highness."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingyuan already had an answer in mind.
The first two and third months comprised the character "Spring" (春). And the "wind and moon" (风月) from "Boundless Wind and Moon," when stripped of their outer borders, formed the two characters "two insects" (二虫). Combining "Spring" and "two insects" resulted in the character "stupid" (蠢), didn't it?
Could it be that his Lin'er was calling him stupid?
Thinking of this, Ye Lingyuan's lips curved into a slight smile, and he raised an eyebrow, "Your Royal Consort is quite skilled at digging traps! But this trap, should this King jump into it or not?"
"If I don't jump... then Your Royal Consort's efforts would be in vain! But if I jump... does Lin'er think this King is stupid?"
Zi Linling was taken aback. She felt as though she had dug a pit and buried herself in it.
If she admitted he was stupid, she didn't know what other traps Ye Lingyuan might have waiting for her.
If she said he wasn't stupid, then her efforts would have been in vain!
Seeing her silence, a knowing smile flickered in Ye Lingyuan's eyes, and he said, "Spring arrives, and butterflies fly east!"
Zi Linling blinked in surprise, then finally realized that Ye Lingyuan, through a riddle, had provided the answer to her riddle.
To the east of the characters "butterfly" (蝴蝶), which was to the left, were "insects" (虫), thus forming "two insects" (二虫). Combined with "Spring" (春), it formed the character "stupid" (蠢), didn't it?
It had to be said, this was an ingenious answer. It avoided directly stating the result of falling into the trap and subtly conveyed his intelligence.
"How about it? Does Your Royal Consort approve of this King's answer?" Ye Lingyuan asked with a smile.
Zi Linling, unwilling to accept that her trap had failed, laughed, "I am satisfied, but I can come up with at least ten such answers."
Ye Lingyuan looked at Zi Linling's persistent demeanor, determined not to be outsmarted, and found it amusing.
"Oh? Then Your Royal Consort, please share. This King will listen attentively!"
Zi Linling proudly puffed out her chest and said, "Then listen carefully!"
"First one: In the third month, flowers bloom, and bees and butterflies arrive! Does that count?"
Ye Lingyuan said playfully, "It counts! However, is Your Royal Consort implying that this flower has bloomed and is prompting this King to pluck it?"