The sixth floor…
As soon as Jared and his companions stepped onto the sixth floor, they felt as if they were weightless, unable to maintain their balance.
Before them, a woman was dressed in a sky-blue silk skirt.
The hem of skirt was adorned with intricate silver threadwork, depicting entwining floral patterns. As moved, it was as though ripples spread across a serene lake, appearing extremely elegant.
She wore a lilac silk sash around waist, from which hung a white pendant. The pendant swayed gently as walked, revealing a clear, melodious sound.
A scarlet thin chiffon cardigan was draped over her, as delicate as wings, revealing the subtle patterns of the snowy white undergarment beneath. The cuffs were trimmed with golden threads, adorned with tiny pearls that shimmered with a lustrous glow under the sunlight.
Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, elegantly styled into a stunning updo.
A golden phoenix hairpin, adorned with a string of pearls, was slanted in hair, its beak holding a dangling pearl. As slightly tilted head, the pearl swayed gently, its lustrous glow radiating with every movement.
This luminescence accentuated eyes, adding an extra sparkle to captivating gaze.
Her skin was fair, lips painted a vibrant red, and eyes were alluring, as if they held a hint of sparkle, clear yet enchanting. Her pair of exquisite earrings also added a touch of vivacity.
She held a golden peony fan in hand, lightly veiling half of radiant face. Only a pair of expressive eyes was visible, their captivating allure evident in half-smile. She was enough to captivate one’s soul and linger in their dreams.
“Mr. Chance, I’ve been waiting for you for quite some time now…” The woman began to speak.
Her voice was pleasing to the ear, akin to the soft chime of a delicate bell. It had a certain enchanting quality that left Jared and Skylar utterly spellbound.
“Are you the guardian of this level?”
Jared was somewhat taken aback, unable to comprehend why the guardian of the sixth level was a woman.
“Indeed. I’ve been here for a thousand years, alone for a millennium, and finally, a man has arrived. I wonder if you would be interested in keeping me company for a while, Mr. Chance?”
The woman’s allure was utterly captivating.
“I‘m curious,” Jared asked, “Why are you imprisoned here?”
The others were typically caught spying on young ladies while they bathed or making inappropriate advances toward them. Yet, the guardian of the sixth level turned out to be a woman, which piqued Jared’s curiosity. He wondered what could have possibly led to imprisonment here.
The woman chuckled. “Let’s not dwell on the past. It’s better left unsaid…”
The more behaved like that, the more curious Jared became. He asked, “Why can’t you tell me?”
The woman sighed softly. “In life, who hasn’t made mistakes? When we do, we correct ourselves. After all, no one is perfect, not even the immortals… I’m someone who values loyalty and honor above all else, and because of that, I’ve done some things that may have been excessive…”
At this point, the woman shook head. “Never mind… Let’s not talk about it.”
“Miss, you didn’t happen to get caught here by the golder immortal because you touched a girl’s behind, did you?” Jared asked.
If this woman was into other women, that could be a possibility.
“No way. I just couldn’t resist for a moment and touched that golder immortal’s butt, and that’s why I’m imprisoned here,” the woman said shyly.
“What the…” Jared was at a loss for words.
Even Skylar and Josephine were utterly confused, unable to comprehend how there could be a woman so unrestrained.
“Mr. Chance,” pleaded, “I am willing to devote myself to you, to serve you in any way you need. Can you save me from this life of misery?”
The woman gazed at Jared, eyes filled with affection.
“Uhm… l…” Jared found himself genuinely moved as gazed upon the woman’s features and pitifully vulnerable demeanor.
This woman was truly irresistible.
“Jisha, I’ve already freed you from the prisoner imprint, yet you dare to seduce others. Do you want to be trapped within this Celestial Stairway forever?”
Just as Jared was on the brink of being seduced by that woman, a resounding voice rang out.
“Oh, no… I wouldn’t dare!”
Jisha hurriedly gestured with hands, and the staircase leading to the seventh level appeared. “Mr. Chance, you can go up now. I was just teasing you earlier. Don’t take it seriously!”
Jared glanced at Jisha, aware that this woman was certainly hoping to gain some advantage from him, yet didn’t want intentions to be seen through.
Jared, along with Skylar and Josephine, confidently strolled up to the seventh level.
