Hidden genius: Black belly snake

As Tang Yue calmly savored her drink, a group of beautiful elves entered the shop, chatting and giggling in high spirits.

Behind them, another group of elves entered, also equally boisterous.

Tang Yue didn't recognize anyone from the first group.

None of them had any decent cultivation base, and despite that, they were dressed in extravagant and lavish outfits.

So she assumed that they were most probably elven ladies from one of the noble families.

But in the second group, Tang Yue could instantly recognize at least a few of the members.

They were people very near and dear to her heart, Queen consort Charlotte and her posse.

Tang Yue smiled gently at the sight of that arrogant beautiful mesmerizing figure.

She felt as if she had messed with her too much lately.

So, she decided to focus on the first group of elves instead.

The ladies didn't pay attention to much else other than their own group and also didn't notice Tang Yue.

They were quite busy chatting amongst themselves.

In fact, they were talking quite interestedly that Tang Yue even began to get curious about their banter.

But unfortunately, because of a rune engraved on each table, the sound doesn't reach other occupants in the tea house, ensuring the privacy of the booth.

Tang Yue's emerald eyes fixated on her target, a lean slightly short elf who had the nervous tick of twirling her silver locks ever so often.

She was wearing a beautiful cloud patterned maroon robe and wore elegant glittering gold jewelry, neither flaunting nor hiding her beauty.

Starting from her, Tang Yue impartially messed with everyone on the table, giving each elf a couple of minutes of rest before recasting her illusion magic spell.

Unbeknownst to the fact that they were being used as lab rats, the elves happily chatted away.

"Hey, so did you all hear about this? Prince Xavier apparently is sleeping with… umm… General Mulu's wife."

"Hush. We are... Ugh… Huh? What was I saying? Oh yes, hush, let's not talk about that."

"Mmmm. It's going to be a riot if the General finds out."

"Not that… Umm? Huh?… Sigh. I am feeling very muddle-headed today."

"Yes. Weirdly, I am feeling the same."

"Do you guys think it's today's herb mixtures? Maybe they are giving us a headache?"

"Hmm… Let's leave. We can come again tomorrow."

"You are right, sister."

"Yes, let's head out."

Tang Yue chuckled as she watched the elves walk away in confusion.

This was the most fun she had in between the series of heavyweight days.

The elven ladies had stayed in the tea house for a good 20 minutes and Tang Yue had managed to level her Startle skill all the way to 8.

The tea in her mud cup was also drained completely, bumping up her lightning resistance quite a bit.

The snake nodded satisfactorily seeing that her job here was somewhat done.

She didn't dare to mess with anyone else around her and decided to leave the tea house while she was still in the clear.

As the pale blue slender snake weaved through the crowded tea house, an arm shot out and pulled her back with a firm grip.

"Where are you running off to in a hurry, sister?"

"Are you sure you paid the bill?"

Charlotte's sweet honey-like voice rang loudly, instantly erupting laughter among her guests.

"Greetings, princess."

"Greetings, princess."

The guests then reluctantly greeted her, coyly covering their mouths.

Tang Yue nodded her head helplessly.

She went out of her way trying not to run into this precious beauty but she got pulled into the madness nevertheless.

The snake chuckled coldly. "I sure did, sister. With the money you gave me, remember?"

"…"

Tang Yue patted the riled up elf.

She didn't bother hanging around to finish the rest of the conversation and left immediately under the icy death glare from the elf.

Charlotte's face visibly changed.

She was reminded of the embarrassment that the snake beast had caused her time and again.

The ceramic cup in Charlotte's hand almost shattered from the pressure of her hold.

Even the mere sight of the dirty snake infuriated her.

The elf begrudgingly muttered under her breath, with her cheeks puffed fully of anger.

"Hmph. I am done waiting for those useless goblins to take action."

"I have to do this myself."

"Wait till I take care of her, then I will tell father to finish off their stupid good for nothing useless organization."

"Some fucking assassins they are. Couldn't even finish a pathetic snake! Hmph."

Charlotte gazed absentmindedly and hastily got up from her booth, as she knocked down the entire tea set from their table.

A loud crash resounded in the otherwise calm and serene tea house.

And a new rumor started spreading around in the Eldorian elven establishment.

"Ah~ It looks like the queen consort is a clutz."