"Proprietress, what's happening outside? What is that sound?"
Song Haitang and the others, being inside the shop, hadn't seen the spectacular sight that had shot into the sky and illuminated half the heavens.
However, the subsequent earth-shattering sound made them all feel weak in the knees and their legs go soft.
"Su Jinxiu" didn't answer the question. Instead, she put down her work and walked out with a solemn expression.
This was because she knew that the sound was a dragon's roar, its might as vast as an endless abyss. As far as she knew, no dragon in existence possessed such power.
She walked outside the shop. Many people were also looking up at the sky, but the sky had returned to normal, with nothing unusual.
However, "Su Jinxiu" was no ordinary person and could see what others could not.
She saw the spiritual energy between heaven and earth surge like wind and clouds, gathering towards the north of Great Xia. The layered clouds accumulated in the sky were not clouds at all, but concentrated spiritual energy so dense that it formed mist.
The spiritual energy in this world was already scarce. Yet now, someone, with a mere thought, could draw the spiritual energy from half of Great Xia. This terrifying power was simply unheard of.
"Su Jinxiu" was tempted to go and see, but she glanced back at the coffee shop and decided against it.
Just then, she suddenly noticed another person across the road.
Upon closer inspection, it was Zhu Yin'e, the mother of Little Carp.
Seeing her, "Su Jinxiu" was slightly surprised, but then felt it was natural.
Such a massive phenomenon, and a dragon's roar at that, could not possibly have escaped her notice.
"Dragon Lord."
"Madam Liu."
They greeted each other.
With Zhu Yin'e's cultivation, she hadn't noticed that the "Su Jinxiu" before her was an imposter. This showed how powerful Su Huamei's illusionary abilities were.
"Dragon Lord, would you like to come in for a seat?"
"Su Jinxiu" invited with a smile.
Zhu Yin'e nodded and then asked, "Where is Little Fish? Isn't she here?"
"Oh, my husband took her out to play. She should be back soon,"
"Su Jinxiu" replied casually.
Zhu Yin'e didn't press further and instead walked into the shop.
"Welcome—"
As Zhu Yin'e pushed the door open, Xu Xinyi behind the counter habitually greeted her.
But before she could finish, her gaze fell upon Zhu Yin'e, and she froze as if petrified.
This was mainly because Zhu Yin'e's attire was extremely distinctive, with her hair piled high and her wearing palace attire.
Coupled with her unique aura, it exuded a captivating and invisible majesty that was awe-inspiring.
A single glance made one feel a sense of profound respect and trepidation.
This was even after Zhu Yin'e had restrained herself; otherwise, it would have been even more pronounced.
It was understandable, really. Ordinary people might flush and their hearts race when meeting a superior, such was the effect of majesty. Although invisible, it existed.
Moreover, as the Dragon Lord of the Yangtze River and a member of the dragon clan, Zhu Yin'e possessed innate majesty.
Zhu Yin'e gave a slight nod and her gaze fell upon Song Haitang in the flower bed beside her.
This young lady surprised her greatly. Not only did she have excellent roots, but her demeanor was also very good. Most importantly, there was the colossal guardian spirit behind her.
In the past, if she had entered the cultivation world, she would likely have achieved considerable success.
At this moment, "Su Jinxiu" followed her in from outside, stepping in front of Zhu Yin'e.
Due to her movement, the three who were still in a daze snapped back to reality.
"Welcome." The three of them said in unison.
Then they realized the person standing before them was their proprietress, and they felt a little embarrassed.
"Su Jinxiu" didn't comment on them but turned to invite Zhu Yin'e to sit.
"Excuse me," Zhu Yin'e said.
This was why she disliked walking on land. Her imposing aura could unintentionally affect ordinary people.
This was not because of her power, but quite the opposite, due to her insufficient cultivation.
An elder dragon king, on the other hand, could casually restrain his aura and appear like a neighborly old man.
"It's nothing. It is my honor to have you here,"
"Su Jinxiu" said with a smile.
She then asked, "What would you like to drink?"
Saying this, she pulled out the drinks menu from her apron and handed it to her.
Zhu Yin'e looked at the menu with curiosity. It was filled with a dazzling array of items, including various coffees and uniquely shaped cakes.
After browsing through it, she looked up and asked, "Do you have tea?"
"Su Jinxiu" paused, then shook her head, wondering if she didn't know what coffee was.
To her surprise, her guess was correct.
Zhu Yin'e smiled and said, "I don't know these. Could you recommend something for me?"
"Then how about a Cappuccino? I think you'll like it. And this mousse cake, would you like a slice of that too?"
"Alright."
Zhu Yin'e nodded and handed the menu back to her.
"Su Jinxiu" took it without thinking.
But then she felt an inexplicable strangeness.
Because Zhu Yin'e's aura was so imposing, her current actions made her feel like a servant girl.
Just as she was about to speak, a pleasant jingle of a bell sounded. This was the bell on the door, which rang every time a customer entered, alerting the staff.
Both of them instinctively looked towards the entrance.
Yang Ruoyun stepped in from outside.
She immediately noticed the two of them and her face changed drastically upon seeing Zhu Yin'e.
Like a cat, she agilely darted out through the still-ajar door.
Zhu Yin'e, who had been sitting, suddenly appeared at the doorway and chased after her.
"Su Jinxiu" was stunned, completely unaware of what had happened.
Could Zhu Yin'e and Yang Ruoyun know each other? She thought it seemed possible.
However, seeing Yang Ruoyun's startled expression indicated that their relationship was likely more complicated than she imagined.
"Proprietress."
Song Haitang and the other two looked at the doorway with surprise, then at "Su Jinxiu."
"It's nothing. You are all busy with work. Nothing happened, right?"
As "Su Jinxiu" spoke, her tone was strange and filled with a peculiar charm that made people involuntarily listen closely, causing their consciousness to drift.
"Yes, we are working. Nothing has happened," the three murmured.
Then they turned and went back to their respective tasks, as if nothing had happened.
"Su Jinxiu" paid them no further mind and opened the shop door, walking outside.
She looked in both directions, but neither Yang Ruoyun nor Zhu Yin'e was in sight.
Just then, "Su Jinxiu's" heart stirred, and she abruptly looked up at the sky.
At that moment, the entire earth seemed to tremble, and then a giant dragon streaked across the sky, appearing above.
It let out a mighty roar to the heavens, then dissipated like sand blown by the wind.
This time, it was probably impossible to keep it quiet any longer. The Ninth Division would be busy.
"Su Jinxiu" suddenly felt a sense of schadenfreude.
ps: Although it's a bit late, I've kept my promise and updated three chapters.
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