Phoenix Pavilion's garments have always been highly sought after.
It is said that every style of clothing from Phoenix Pavilion is unique, with no duplicates ever produced.
Furthermore, these garments cannot simply be bought with spirit stones.
This is because Phoenix Pavilion has a peculiar rule: anyone purchasing clothing must try it on at the store, and only if the garment approves can it be taken home.
Despite this, Phoenix Pavilion's clothes remain incredibly popular.
The people of Central City, and indeed the entire Tianci Continent, take pride in wearing garments from Phoenix Pavilion.
Thus, even though Phoenix Pavilion only has a few stores, its name is known throughout the entire Tianci Continent.
Ye Lingyuan and Zi Linling were merely browsing casually when they found themselves outside Phoenix Pavilion.
Since they were already here, it would be a great loss not to go in and have a look.
So, the two of them stepped inside.
"The arrival of two esteemed guests truly makes our humble pavilion shine!"
A comely, well-built young woman approached them, her voice laced with allure.
However, both Zi Linling and Ye Lingyuan frowned simultaneously. They sensed a bewitching charm emanating from the young woman.
This was not due to her beauty, but rather the enchanting technique she employed.
Ye Lingyuan said coldly, "Cease your charms, or do not blame me for being impolite!"
Zi Linling added, "Perfect timing, I happen to need a set of Rainbow Feather Robes!"
The young woman's smile froze. She had not expected such directness from them.
However, as a businesswoman, she valued harmony and maintained a pleasant demeanor.
Thus, after a momentary stiffness, the young woman continued with a smile, "You jest, honored guests! I did not intend to cast a spell upon you. It is merely that I possess a naturally alluring constitution, and my charm flows from me. Please forgive me! If you dislike it, I shall restrain my aura and try not to let my charms be evident."
As she spoke, she drew her entire aura inward. Yet, even so, it was difficult for people not to be captivated.
"Never mind! We were just looking around. You don't need to go to such lengths!"
Zi Linling said indifferently, and pulling Ye Lingyuan along, she turned to leave.
But as she turned, a set of clothes caught her eye.
The garment was black, embroidered with golden threads depicting a peculiar fruit. A hint of the Great Dao emanated from it.
Coincidentally, Zi Linling had seen this strange fruit before.
It was the same fruit that the goddess held in her left hand in the Temple of the Goddess, which connected the Divine Maiden Palace to the outside world.
As Zi Linling gazed at the fruit, the "True Scripture of Creation" in her sea of consciousness trembled, as if recognizing an old friend.
What kind of fruit was this?
Seeing Zi Linling frozen in place, Ye Lingyuan followed her gaze. Su Dan Novel Network
His eyes widened in shock.
He, too, had seen this strange fruit before.
Years ago, after Zi Linling, who was unable to cultivate, left the Fengyun Trading Company, she suddenly vanished near the Zi family residence.
He had found a five-colored stone at the spot where Zi Linling disappeared. He then entered the stone and found himself in the Temple of the Goddess.
The strange fruit held in the right hand of the goddess statue in the Temple of the Goddess was identical to the one before him.
The beautiful young woman saw that both of them were looking at the same outfit and assumed they were interested.
She quickly explained, "You have excellent taste, esteemed guests! This outfit is called the Black Crown. The material used is rare Ghost Silkworm silk, and the embroidery was personally done by our Phoenix clan's most noble royal, Lord Feng Jiu, with his vital essence. This is a singular piece, and calling it peerless would not be an exaggeration."
"If you like it, miss, you may try it on. If the Black Crown accepts you on the spot, you may take it for thirty million high-grade spirit stones."
Zi Linling was jolted back to reality by the young woman's words. She pointed at the fruit and asked, "What is this fruit?"
The young woman smiled, "Miss, what a coincidence! If you asked anyone else, they would surely not know. I know because Lord Feng Jiu once mentioned it inadvertently, and I happened to overhear."
She spoke with a smug smile, "According to Lord Feng Jiu, this fruit is called the Fruit of Creation, formed from a cultivator of the Creation Realm forcibly undergoing self-destruction."
Fruit of Creation?
Obtained from the forced self-destruction of a Creation Realm expert?
A look of shock flashed across both Zi Linling's and Ye Lingyuan's eyes.
"Miss, this Black Crown suits you very well. Why don't you try it on and see if it will accept you?" the young woman urged.
In truth, normally, she wouldn't even spare a glance, let alone persuade someone to try on clothes.
After all, their Phoenix clan was a noble race, and not just anyone could buy clothes from Phoenix Pavilion.
But for some reason today, she felt compelled to have Zi Linling wear this Black Crown.
Zi Linling nodded and said, "Alright! I'll try it."
After saying this, she was surprised herself.
She didn't understand why she had agreed.
Normally, her decisions were firm, and few could sway her.
But she had no intention of buying it moments ago, yet under the young woman's persuasion, she had changed her mind.
Seeing her agreement, the young woman quickly took down the Black Crown and handed it to Zi Linling, saying, "Miss, please try it on!"
Zi Linling took the Black Crown and was about to put it on when a sharp voice came from behind her.
"Wait! I want this outfit, please charge it!"
Zi Linling's brows furrowed, for she recognized the owner of this voice.
What was even more interesting was that not only did she recognize this person, but she had also killed this person's parents.
It truly lived up to the saying: enemies always meet!
Zi Linling turned her head and smiled, "Elder Sister, long time no see!"
Indeed, this person was the eldest daughter of Zi Wenchang and Madam Wang, the biological sister of Zi Jinling, and the one taken away by the Fifth Elder of the Giant Flame Sect five years ago, Zi Yuling!
"You are..."
Zi Yuling did not recognize Zi Linling. After all, when she left the Zi family, Zi Linling was emaciated and ugly due to poisoning and starvation.
"What, Elder Sister, you don't recognize me? I didn't expect that after five years, Elder Sister still likes to snatch my things!" Zi Linling said sarcastically.
"Five years? Elder Sister? Snatching my things?"
In Zi Yuling's mind, a thin and ugly little girl finally appeared, and she then overlapped with the beautiful woman before her.
She exclaimed in shock, "You're that dead girl Zi Linling?"
Then, as if recalling something, she said furiously, "Dead girl, how dare you show yourself to me again?"