Senior.

Big Sister.

They greeted Lady Providence almost in unison. She was still dressed in an unadorned skirt. Her former exhaustion had vanished, replaced with a calm smile.

How are they doing in there?

Theyre in no real danger, and should wake up within a few days, said Lady Providence.

I will remember seniors great kindness for the rest of my life, said Su Liuer, and for the first time in her life, knelt onto the ground.

Shed never knelt to anyone before, but now that Lady Providence had saved Su Yans life, she did so without hesitation.

What are you doing? said Lady Providence, lifting her from the ground.

I have yet to introduce myself. My title is Providence. The people of the God Realm call me Lady Providence. You may do the same, she said, then faced Su Liuer and laughed lightly. Hearing you call me senior over and over again is actually somewhat uncomfortable. In truth, youve been cultivating for longer than I have, so calling me senior is really bizarre.

Su Liuer was struck dumb, but more than that, she felt deeply ashamed of herself.

Shed been cultivating longer than Lady Providence?

But Lady Providence had long since ascended to the God Realm, and judging from her words, was absolutely a major figure there.

But she...

No need to overthink things, said Lady Providence. My situation is somewhat exceptional; Im a rarity among rarities even within the God Realm. In truth, you dont lack talent, its just that mortal karmic ties are holding you back and preventing you from ascending. Also, If Im not mistaken, youve been forcefully suppressing your cultivation for fear of what will happen to your clan after your ascension.

Youre quite perceptive.

Su Liuer didnt deny it. The Nine-tailed Fox clan is different from the other major clans. Our current prosperity is completely dependant on me. Even though there are others within the clan who possess sufficient strength, their temperaments are unsuited for a leadership role. Conversely, my younger sister has the right temperament, but her strength is insufficient. All I can do for now is stay here and wait for her to grow up a little; its too early to think of anything else.

The way I see it, said Lady Providence, Even if there were someone who could take over for you, you absolutely wouldnt go to the God Realm.

Hearing that, the others were struck dumb.

While you couldnt say that every single immortal in the Three Realms longed to ascend to the God Realm, at least ninety-nine percent of them did.

Take Ye Zichen, hed bitterly racked his brains about how to ascend on numerous occasions.

But now Lady Providence said that even if Su Liuer could ascend, shed choose not to?

Its true.

To their surprise, Su Liuer nodded grimly and didnt deny it. I have a deep, irreconcilable enmity with the God Realm. Even if I were to ascend, I would be to stir up trouble.

It seems your grudge against God Realm is truly deep, said Lady Providence with a calm smile. But let me tell you something. In truth, the root of your hatred is the heavenly lightning, and the heavenly lightning wasnt sent by the God Realm, but rather by a certain family within the God Realm. If you want to cause trouble, you should target them directly. Who knows, I might even be able to help you out.

Which family?

The God Realms Xiao family, said Lady Providence, eyes flashing. The Xiao Family has controlled tribulation lightning throughout the SIx Realms since the birth of the God Realm. Theyre arguably the most prosperous family within the entire realm, and their numbers include countless elites. The God Emperor himself has to give them face.

The Xiao Family!

Su Liuers face darkened suddenly, and memories of tribulation lightning flashed through her mind.

For now, theres no need to worry too much about all this. Given your current strength, youre like an ant attempting to shake a tree. Any of their main descendants could crush you into bits. At the end of the day, the problem is that youre still too weak, said Lady Providence before turning to Xiao Yumei and Change.

This is also why I had you two follow me here.

..

Yu Xiaomei and Change looked at each other, eyes brimming over with confusion.

Xia Keke fidgeted and bat her eyes, but had yet to speak.

Xiao Family, Xiao Yumei. Wah, could it be that Big Sister Yumei is related to the God Realms Xiao Family?" she exclaimed suddenly. "But what about Big Sister Change isnt her surname Chang?

Actually, Change isnt my original name. I was once called Henge. Back in Western Han Dynasty, it was taboo to share any of the characters in your name with the emperor, Liu Heng, so I changed my name to Change, said Change tenderly. But nevermind about all that. I have no relationship whatsoever with the Xiao Family.

Theres no need to make random guesses. I never said you were related to the Xiao Family, said Lady Providence, reaching out to tousle Xia Kekes hair. You little troublemaker, always just saying the first thing that pops into your head. Now look, youve made me forget what I was about to say.

Then take as much time as you need to remember it, said Xia Keke with a silly grin. Seeing her smile, Lady Providence couldnt help but smile dotingly back.

This sort of doting was normally reserved for siblings or parents and children, and furthermore, needed to be cultivated over a long period of time. If it werent for the fact that she often looked at Su Zhu in the same way, Su Liuer mightve missed it.

But Lady Providence had just met Xia Keke, hadnt she? She shouldnt be looking at her with such affection.

Just as Xia Keke was enjoying having her hair rumpled, Lady Providence snapped her fingers and tore a hole in space.

The onlookers all stepped backward instinctively. Holes in space could suck you in and tear you apart. If they fell in, not even a thousand lives would be enough.

However...

This spacial tear wasnt destructive at all. After realizing this, they looked inside and saw a vast treasure horde, piled as far as the eye could see.

Gasp

Su Liuer and Change couldnt stop themselves; they gasped in astonishment.

Compared to this vast mountain of treasure, the riches of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan and the Heavenly Court.... Feh, there was no way to compare them at all.

Wah, how beautiful!

Xia Keke smiled and waved her hands excitedly, eyes shining. Members of the Dragon Race loved nothing more than collecting all kinds of treasure, especially gold and precious stones. This spacial tear contained a terrifying abundance of valuables, particularly gemstones.

Ive taken quite a liking to you, little girl, so Ill give you a present, said Lady Providence, lips curling into a smile. These are all the treasures Ive collected over the eyes, including many divine artifacts from the God Realm. Take one. What you choose will depend on your luck.

To tell the truth, even Su Liuer was somewhat envious. Given her breadth of experience, she had already spotted several treasures so powerful, she could use them to dominate the entire Three Realms. She'd be lying if she said she wasnt tempted, but Lady Providence was only giving a treasure to Xia Keke, and there was nothing she could do about it.

She hoped that Xia Keke would choose a good treasure, but as she turned to look at her

Xia Keke grasped a precious stone, eyes glinting with desire!

Theres no way that Keke will choose a real treasure! Given that it's her were talking about, shes definitely just going to choose some shiny gemstone. Are all dragons like this?"