Another Encounter with Qu Ping'er

Yue Qianchou surveyed his surroundings again, walking back with his hands behind his back. He muttered, "Young man, follow me from now on! I guarantee you'll be eating well and drinking heartily every day. Someone in my past life said it well! What's the most valuable thing this century? Talent! Damn it! I only realized today that I have the potential of a talent scout. What a shame!"

Strolling back to the marketplace, he saw the empty stall of the young cultivator and couldn't help but smile. He continued to wander among the various stalls.

"Fellow Daoist! Do you know where I can buy a storage bag?" Yue Qianchou finally encountered a cultivator whose level he could confirm was lower than his own and grabbed him to ask.

The cultivator chuckled, "Storage bags are considered advanced items. You can't buy them at stalls. You'll need to look for them in the surrounding shops."

Yue Qianchou glanced at the well-appointed shops nearby and cupped his hands in thanks. He crossed the square, looking into each shop. If something caught his interest, he'd go inside to take a look. He found that everything here was clearly priced, but the prices were indeed incomparable to those at the stalls outside, with some being frighteningly expensive.

After browsing several shops and not finding any selling storage bags, he was finally directed to a shop called 'Cangji Pavilion'. Upon entering, he indeed found the storage bags he wanted to buy.

The innkeeper inside greeted him warmly, "What can I get for you, Daoist?" Yue Qianchou looked around and said, "I want to buy a storage bag."

The innkeeper laughed heartily, "Daoist, you've come to the right place. The storage bags made by our sect are famous throughout the Cultivation World. They are durable and can last for one to two hundred years without issue. What capacity are you looking for? Our shop has storage bags ranging from the size of one room to three rooms."

"What's the price? Never mind, just give me the cheapest one!" Yue Qianchou said. He felt he only needed it for show anyway and there was no need to waste money. No matter how rich he was, he wouldn't do something so wasteful.

The innkeeper was slightly taken aback. It was the first time he had encountered someone so straightforward. He chuckled somewhat awkwardly, "The cheapest is naturally the one the size of one room, and the price is one high-grade Spirit Stone."

"One high-grade Spirit Stone? That's so expensive! Innkeeper, you're not tricking me!" Yue Qianchou exclaimed.

The innkeeper looked a bit exasperated, "Daoist, you jest. Our shop has been in business for hundreds of years, and storage bags have always been sold at this price. If Daoist doesn't believe me, you can go out and ask around."

"Forget it! Since it's an old establishment, there's no need to ask. Give me one." After saying that, he took out a high-grade Spirit Stone. After receiving the storage bag, Yue Qianchou still grumbled, "Such a small bag costs one high-grade Spirit Stone!"

With the bag hanging from his waist, it was obvious he was a cultivator even without looking. After leaving 'Cangji Pavilion', Yue Qianchou continued to browse from shop to shop and discovered that almost every famous sect in the Cultivation World had a shop here. He wondered if the Qingguang Sect had one too.

After a round of browsing, he finally saw the Qingguang Sect's mark in front of a shop. He didn't know what the Qingguang Sect had to sell or what was inside, and while he wanted to go in, he was afraid of running into acquaintances. Shaking his head, safety first! It was better not to go in.

"Junior Sister! Come here quickly! Our Qingguang Sect's shop is right here."

Not long after Yue Qianchou had walked away, he suddenly heard a familiar voice. He turned his head and took a glance. Well, well! The world truly is small. Enemies always meet! It was indeed an old acquaintance, Liu Zhengguang, the direct descendant of the Qingguang Sect's Sect Master. He didn't know who the junior sister was, but her back felt somewhat familiar.

After some deliberation, he still suppressed the urge to go and mock Liu Zhengguang. Although this was Hundred Flower Palace territory and no one would dare to fight, he couldn't defeat Liu Zhengguang anyway. Going to engage in verbal sparring wasn't heroic. He decided it was better to wait until he had the strength to beat people up before doing so. Green hills remain, and clear waters flow; there will always be a time to meet and settle things.

After browsing the stalls for a while and buying a pile of things he was interested in, regardless of whether they were useful or not, as the sky gradually darkened, he slowly made his way back to the 'Hundred Flower Inn'.

He walked to Guan Yu's room and found Guan Yu still sleeping soundly in bed. He couldn't help but sigh. This was the sorrow of Level Ten Qi Refining. What was the use of cultivating without breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage? It was no different from waiting to die.

"Yun Chang, Yun Chang, wake up. Your Boss is taking you to eat and drink well." Yue Qianchou nudged Guan Yu awake with his foot. The two went downstairs at the 'Hundred Flower Inn' and ordered a large spread of food, feasting heartily. Looking at the table full of dishes, Yue Qianchou picked whatever looked good. He might be stingy elsewhere, but when it came to food, he never wronged himself.

Drinking wine from large bowls and eating meat in large chunks, it felt great! The shops outside lit up, and even the stalls in the square turned into a night market. The two ate and drank, enjoying the scenery outside, which had a unique charm.

"Junior Sister, come quickly! This is the best inn in Hundred Flower Valley, the 'Hundred Flower Inn'. Innkeeper, two of the best superior rooms, please."

He heard that familiar voice again. Yue Qianchou turned his head to look. It was indeed a narrow path for enemies; it was Liu Zhengguang again, leaning over the counter and picking rooms. Fine, he'd just pretend not to see him!

As Yue Qianchou's gaze was about to retract, a young girl walked in through the entrance, and his gaze immediately locked onto her.

It was none other than Qu Ping'er, the woman he was most familiar with at the Qingguang Sect.

As Qu Ping'er's eyes scanned the 'Hundred Flower Inn', she also saw the familiar face by the window. Qu Ping'er found it hard to believe, thinking to herself, I'm not mistaken! Didn't he die?

They looked at each other for a moment. Yue Qianchou pouted and gestured towards Liu Zhengguang with his mouth, then put a finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture.

Qu Ping'er's face immediately lit up, and unconcealed excitement appeared in her bright eyes. The other party's actions undoubtedly confirmed his identity. She glanced at Liu Zhengguang, understanding what he meant, and immediately nodded slightly.

After the two of them booked their rooms, they were led upstairs by a waiter. As they went upstairs, Qu Ping'er couldn't help but glance at him again. Yue Qianchou smiled, pointed to himself, and then pointed upstairs, letting her know that he was also staying upstairs. Qu Ping'er walked upstairs with light steps.

Seeing Liu Zhengguang also heading upstairs, Yue Qianchou felt disgusted, thinking, He dares to book a room with the girl I've already claimed! He's tired of living! Then he remembered that Liu Zhengguang had booked two rooms, which made him feel slightly better, but he still felt a surge of anger he couldn't swallow.

Guan Yu tapped Yue Qianchou's chopsticks with his own and chuckled, "Boss, they've already gone up, but your soul hasn't returned yet! What? You've taken a liking to the girl?" Yue Qianchou shot him a glare.

At this moment, a guest from a nearby table turned and said to them, "Young man, be careful. Those are people from the Qingguang Sect. The Qingguang Sect is quite formidable now! You can't afford to provoke them!"

Yue Qianchou turned to look at the guest behind him, then swept his gaze over the simple wine and dishes on his table. He smiled and said, "If Senior doesn't mind, please come over and share a drink. This junior has something I'd like to ask your advice on."

The person was a somewhat disheveled old man. Upon hearing this, he chuckled and said, "Then I won't be polite." After saying that, he stood up.

Yue Qianchou smiled slightly and extended his hand, saying, "Please!" The old man came over and sat down. Yue Qianchou then poured him a full cup of wine and raised his cup to toast him along with Guan Yu.

After the old man had eaten a few bites of food, Yue Qianchou respectfully asked, "I just heard Senior say that the current Qingguang Sect is formidable. This junior is ignorant and hopes Senior will impart some knowledge."

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