Chapter 35: Cleaning Shenyao Hall

The Divine Lords Palace stood majestically in the heart of the Dao Alliance, covering a vast area. It was grand and imposing, resembling a small city.

In front of the palace lay the vast [Tianyan Square], paved with solid green jade stone, with the Dao Alliance's ancient formation patterns carved in the center, containing majestic spiritual charm.

The main hall, [Shenyao Hall], was the center of power for the Divine Lords Palace, where all major decisions were discussed.

Inside the hall, golden pillars reached toward the sky, the dome was inlaid with secret stellar patterns, and ancient books and records were displayed all around, exuding an aura of majesty and solemnity.

On both sides were the [Qianyao Pavilion] and [Kunyao Pavilion], where the Dao Alliance Elders and various Sect Masters could rest and discuss important matters.

Behind the main hall was the [Tianji Tower], dedicated to handling intelligence, coordinating resources, and controlling the movements of the entire Dao Alliance.

The outer perimeter also included buildings such as the [Xianyin Pavilion], [Danxia Tower], and [Yunlin Hall], which were used for musicians to perform, Alchemists to refine Medicinal Pills, and for receiving distinguished guests from all sides.

Now that these palaces were being reopened, the amount of work required was immense, so almost all the women of the Dao Alliance were mobilized.

Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji and her group were responsible for the most core area, [Shenyao Hall], where the high-level members of the Dao Alliance gathered. It was the place where all Sect leaders and experts from various regions discussed important matters.

Su Xiaoxiao followed closely behind Palace Master Shangguan Waner. As soon as she stepped into the gate of Shenyao Hall, she was choked by the incoming dust, causing her to frown and involuntarily take two steps back.

Figures moved about in the hall, and many maids were busy cleaning. As they swung their brooms, dust filled the air, making the entire hall look as if it were covered in a layer of mist.

Palace Master Shangguan Waner frowned and quickly shouted, "Easy, easy, everyone take it easy! Stop kicking up so much dust!"

At this moment, a woman dressed in a conservative long dress, her hair neatly wrapped, walked over slowly.

Even with such conservative attire, it could not hide her stunning beauty and graceful figure.

She glanced at the group, her tone somewhat dissatisfied, "Are you all here to play? You came dressed like this?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked closely and felt a slight jolt in her heart—was this not the capable and virtuous Xi Shi?

Before the words had faded, two more figures rushed out of the hall, coughing and waving their hands repeatedly to drive away the dust in the air.

"Cough, cough… I can't take it anymore, I can't take it anymore, I'm going to be choked to death!"

Su Xiaoxiao saw who the two were and was shocked once again—weren't they Diaochan and Yu Ji?

Several maids hurriedly followed, coughing as they gently patted the two women on the back, soothingly saying, "Palace Masters, please rest for a moment; leave this to us."

Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao stood at the entrance, and seeing Diaochan and Yu Ji in such a disheveled state, they immediately felt terrified.

"This job… can we really do it?" Xiao Qiao blinked her eyes and muttered softly.

"This… this…" Da Qiao looked at the dust flying everywhere and also felt like retreating.

Palace Master Shangguan Waner rolled her eyes, quietly moved half a step back, and wanted to take the opportunity to slip away.

"Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji! I can't do this job! You'd better find someone else!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji lunged forward, grabbed her wrist, and smiled, "Hey, don't even think about running! This is a task for all the women. If you dare to slip away, I won't write your name on the list."

Palace Master Shangguan Waner was stunned, her expression changing slightly—not write her name? That wouldn't do!

Just as she was caught in a dilemma, Su Xiaoxiao quietly pulled an N95 mask from her sleeve, presented it with both hands, and said softly, "Palace Master, please wear this; it will make you feel better."

Palace Master Shangguan Waner was taken aback, took it, and put it on. She immediately felt the air become much clearer, and breathing was no longer so choking.

Her eyes lit up, and she reached out to touch the mask, exclaiming, "Xiaoxiao, you are indeed clever to think of such a novel gadget!"

Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao saw this, their eyes lit up, and they immediately reached out to ask for one, excitedly shouting, "Xiaoxiao, give us one!"

Su Xiaoxiao smiled slightly, activated the Reality-Illusion Conversion, flipped her palm gently, and two masks appeared in her palm. She sweetly handed the masks to the two.

The two took them with surprise, immediately put them on, and felt their breathing become much smoother, their eyes filled with satisfaction.

Su Xiaoxiao caught a glimpse of Yu Ji and Diaochan still coughing, walked up to them, and handed them masks, "Palace Masters, put these on and it won't be so uncomfortable."

The two took them, thanked her repeatedly, and took a deep breath of the filtered air, finally stopping their incessant coughing.

After doing all this, Su Xiaoxiao quietly walked to Xi Shi's side, stuffed the last mask into her hand, and whispered, "This is the last one, keep it hidden well."

Xi Shi was slightly stunned, then a smile appeared in her eyes. She nodded quietly, inwardly marveling—this little maid is truly both sensible and adorable.

Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji stood to the side, watching Su Xiaoxiao's actions, thinking—it's finally my turn, right?

However, Su Xiaoxiao returned to Palace Master Shangguan Waner's side as if nothing had happened, keeping her head down and remaining silent, as if nothing had occurred.

Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji narrowed her eyes and spoke slowly, "Su Xiaoxiao, where is mine?"

Su Xiaoxiao counted on her fingers, looking innocent, "I've given them all out, there are none left. I just made a few of these casually; how was I to know the demand would be so high?"

Palace Master Shangguan Waner chuckled and teased, "Look, Xi Shi doesn't have a mask either; it's not like you're the only one without one."

Upon hearing this, Xi Shi immediately and alertly hid the mask, agreeing with a serious face, "That's right, it's not like you're the only one without one. Alright, stop dawdling, let's get to work."

Su Xiaoxiao secretly giggled to herself, "Letting you steal a million Immortal Qi crystals from me? Consider this payback."

Shenyao Hall was vast. After Xi Shi entered, she quickly avoided Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji and, taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, quietly put on the mask. She was becoming increasingly satisfied with Su Xiaoxiao.

This Su Xiaoxiao was truly a clever and thoughtful little girl.

Inside the hall, the sound of Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji's coughing could be heard from time to time.

After two hours of the long "Dust-Sweeping Battle," the dust was finally thoroughly cleaned, and the next step was decoration.

However, after the "Dust-Sweeping Battle," these beauties were all covered in dust and grime; where was there any trace of their usual elegance and luxury?

Xi Shi looked around and announced loudly, "Everyone, go to Yunlin Hall to freshen up for a bit, and we will begin decorating in an hour. We must have the entire Shenyao Hall arranged before dawn!"

Yunlin Hall was specially used for receiving distinguished guests. Compared to Shenyao Hall, it did not require the women to clean it themselves. The maids had already tidied it up, restoring it to order.

The hall was equipped with hot spring baths where they could clean off the dust from their bodies.

Palace Master Shangguan Waner tilted her head toward Su Xiaoxiao, a slight smile appearing, "Xiaoxiao, follow me later and give me a good massage."

Su Xiaoxiao would certainly not refuse such a good thing and answered sweetly, "Alright, Palace Master! I will definitely give you a good massage."

Before long, a huge women's hot spring bath came into view, filled with mist and permeated with Immortal Qi, like a fairyland on earth.

The group walked in one after another, the water rippling gently, with the faint fragrance of flower petals drifting about.

The maids and servants could only stay on the outer perimeter to serve, while the inner circle was for the noble women, all of whom were famous figures in the Immortal Realm.

Su Xiaoxiao was originally just an ordinary maid, but because of Palace Master Shangguan Waner's personal selection, she was naturally able to enter the inner circle with her.