Luxury Once (2)

"Isn't that Yue Qianchou...? So it's that madman... no wonder..." Upon hearing this, the already displeased Yue Qianchou, without a word, pulled a Great Black Saber from his Storage Bag. Wherever the blade pointed, everyone retreated...

"Anyone who's tired of living, feel free to say a few more words to me? I'll make sure you get your fill!" Yue Qianchou said expressionlessly, brandishing his knife. No one spoke; indeed, a large knife has its power!

An old clerk in the shop recognized Yue Qianchou and quickly whispered a few words in the shopkeeper's ear. However, it seemed the shopkeeper had already heard what everyone was saying, especially about that very distinctive broadsword—one of a kind in the Cultivation World! It would be hard for him not to know who the person in front of him was.

Yue Qianchou swung his broadsword around and pointed it at the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper's expression changed, and he immediately put on a smile and said, "So it's Mr. Yue! It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! Please tell me what you need. As long as it's within my power, I will do my best."

The shopkeeper had no choice but to back down! This guy was a notorious madman in the Cultivation World. Was there anyone he wouldn't dare fight? No! Was there anyone he wouldn't dare kill? No! He even killed the dignified Qingguang Sect, and the man was still alive and kicking. What was breaking a counter? What did his reputation as a mere shopkeeper matter?

The blade of that Great Black Saber was just a hair's breadth away from pointing at the innkeeper's forehead. Yue Qianchou raised an eyebrow and said, "You're looking down on people. If you don't want me to tear down Hundred Flower Inn, you'd better hurry up and prepare a private room."

Yue Qianchou was a master of this game. Some people aren't afraid of good people, but they are afraid of scoundrels. Since his reputation was already bad, what was wrong with acting tough? The onlookers were convinced. This guy was indeed a complete madman, coming to Hundred Flower Valley to sabotage Hundred Flower Palace. There was bound to be some drama. Ziyi seemed to be seeing this thuggish side of Yue Qianchou for the first time, and was genuinely surprised!

"No need to prepare, no need to prepare. There are plenty of fine private rooms upstairs. Please follow me." The innkeeper carefully removed his knife from under his arm and led the way upstairs. Before going upstairs, Yue Qianchou gave the group a cold glance, and they dispersed as if they didn't care about him. But once outside, they all gathered not far from Hundred Flower Inn, ready to watch the show. Sure enough, Yue Qianchou upstairs, a waiter immediately ran out of the shop, flying towards the Hundred Flower Palace on his sword. Everyone's eyes lit up, and they continued to wait!

The manager led the two to a private room on the top floor, asked them to wait a moment, and then ran downstairs.

The room's luxurious yet elegant furnishings were truly unlike anything found in ordinary restaurants. There were even Fragrant Bed and Soft Couch. Ziyi asked curiously, "Is this really a restaurant?"

"What an idiotic question!" Yue Qianchou rolled his eyes, walked to the window, and pushed it open. A cool breeze blew in, carrying the fragrance of the Hundred Flowers Hundred Flower Valley's flowers. Ziyi, drawn by the scent, also came, and the two stood together at the window...

The sun had just set outside the window, a fiery sunset painting the sky crimson. The mountains and fields were shrouded in twilight, occasionally a weary bird flew overhead before returning to the forest. Below was the market of Hundred Flower Valley, bustling with activity despite the night's darkness. Ordinary cultivators, striving in the Cultivation World, lit their lamps with flickering lights, unwilling to miss the chance to earn Spirit Stone in the night...

All of this was so novel to Ziyi, who had long stayed in the South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest. She stared wide-eyed, unable to get enough of looking, and pointed at those people, asking, "What are they doing?"

"Of course, they make money just like us," Yue Qianchou replied.

"Will we be able to make money that way?" Ziyi asked doubtfully, then nodded and said, "Then let's not leave here. Let's make money here first. Running around all day is a waste of time. I don't know when we'll be able to fulfill Elder Bi's important request."

Yue Qianchou turned to look at her, and for the first time found this simple-minded girl to be so adorable. He smiled and said, "They want to live a peaceful life, so they earn small amounts of money, while we earn big amounts. If you follow me, you're destined not to have to earn these small amounts of money."

The Hundred Flower Fairy of the Hundred Flower Palace and her daughter Yan Zixia were worried about the trouble caused by Yan Bugui bringing people to cause trouble during the day. Although they were stopped by the people of the Cultivation Alliance, they were eventually persuaded to leave by Chou Wuyuan and others who arrived in time. However, Yan Bugui saying that he would come every day until the mother and daughter agreed to see him.

The mother and daughter were exhausted. However, just as one problem was resolved, another arose. A disciple of the Hundred Flower Palace hurried over and reported, "Palace Master, someone from the Hundred Flower Inn has come to report that Yue Qianchou caused trouble at the Hundred Flower Inn and even smashed the counter. They are asking how to handle this."

"Yue Qianchou?" Hundred Flower Fairy asked in surprise, "Is it Yue Qianchou who convened the Blade Drawing Tournament?"

The disciple bowed and said, "It should be him. My men reported that he even took out that big knife to intimidate everyone. He was extremely shameless. There must be no one else but him."

The mother and daughter looked at each other in bewilderment. Not long ago, they had received a message from Grandma Ma Jiu saying that if they ever encountered any difficulties in the future, they could ask Yue Qianchou for help. Yue Qianchou would not refuse and would have his own way to help them solve the problems.

The mother and daughter were still wondering about this. Although Yue Qianchou had a considerable reputation in the Cultivation World, what problems could he possibly help them solve? But Grandma Ma Jiu wasn't one to speak carelessly. Now, things had gotten complicated. Before they even sought his help, he had already created trouble for them.

"I'll go take a look," Yan Zixia said. Just as she was about to leave, her mother called out, "Zixia, you'd better not go out. If you run into your father, you'll be bothered again." Hundred Flower Fairy waved to the disciple and said, "Go down! Don't pursue Yue Qianchou's matter anymore. All his expenses at Hundred Flower Inn will be covered."

The disciple hesitated for a moment, but still obeyed and withdrew. Yan Zixia glanced towards the outside of the palace, her eyes flickering, seemingly lost in thought...

After admiring the scenery for a while without seeing any food or wine, Yue Qianchou was starting to wonder when he suddenly noticed a crowd of people downstairs watching them with amusement. Yue Qianchou's expression changed drastically. The innkeeper was clearly stalling for time; he might have gone to the Hundred Flower Palace to get reinforcements. He immediately slammed his hand heavily on the windowsill and said in a deep voice, "Does he really think I wouldn't dare burn down Hundred Flower Inn?"

The Ziyi, who had been gazing at the view outside the window with endless delight, was startled, wondering why he had suddenly become angry again. Just then, the innkeeper's voice came from outside, saying, "Sir, please don't be anxious, the wine and dishes have arrived."

As soon as the innkeeper entered, several waiters followed, carrying trays of various dishes and drinks, quickly setting them on the table. Yue Qianchou stared at him and asked, "Why are you so late? Are you planning something?"

"Sir, you've misunderstood," the innkeeper said with a bow and a smile. "We just received an order from the Palace Master, who said to treat you well. All expenses at Hundred Flower Inn will be waived for you. As you can see, since the Palace Master has given the order, we naturally dare not neglect it, so the preparations have taken a little longer."

The manager who was appointed to manage Hundred Flower Inn Pavilion wasn't entirely useless; he was quite eloquent. Upon hearing the Palace Master of Hundred Flower Palace of Hundred Flowers, Yue Qianchou immediately remembered Grandma Ma Jiu's entrustment and realized that further trouble would be excessive. Seeing that the food and wine were already laid out, he waved his hand and said, "You may all leave! Please thank the Palace Master for her kindness; I will express my gratitude in person when I have the chance."

"Alright, please enjoy your meal." The shopkeeper nodded and bowed, then led a group of employees away.

Yue Qianchou circled the table full of food and wine, finding the dishes exquisite and thoughtfully prepared. He waved to the man in Ziyi who was watching him and said, "Eat!" He then sat down first and began to eat heartily, thinking that free food was a waste.

"The shopkeeper just said it was free, so all of this is free?" Ziyi asked as she sat down. Yue Qianchou, with food in his mouth, nodded repeatedly and said, "It's free, eat as much as you want, otherwise it'll be a waste." Hearing that it was really free, Ziyi's eyes lit up, and she immediately became quite informal. She had learned this from Yue Qianchou... Don't be polite when you shouldn't be, otherwise you'll be doing yourself a disservice!

After eating and drinking his fill, Yue Qianchou let out a burp. He was stunned when he saw Ziyi stop eating as well. He suddenly remembered something: it seemed that whenever he was eating, this girl would keep eating as long as he was eating, but as soon as he stopped, she would immediately stop eating too. It seemed that this girl had quite an appetite! She could keep up with him.

Yue Qianchou was overjoyed. He had originally planned to splurge on this girl today, but unexpectedly, the food and wine were free. He would make up for it in other ways! He stood up and said with a smile, "Come on, let me take you out for a stroll." Ziyi nodded repeatedly and stood up as well. She loved to wander around, but unfortunately, she had been flying around in the sky all this time.

As soon as the two went downstairs, they found that the broken counter had been replaced with a new one, which was indeed very fast. Yue Qianchou went to knock on the counter and said, "Manager, please reserve two good rooms for me. I may be staying here for a while."

"Okay, okay," the shopkeeper quickly agreed. This guy was not to be trifled with. Even the higher-ups weren't going to pursue the matter, so what could he say?

As the two left Hundred Flower Inn, the shopkeepers from the Four Great Families, who had been waiting outside, immediately came over to pay their respects. Yue Qianchou politely persuaded the four to return home and continued strolling with Ziyi. The people who had originally come to watch the commotion dispersed in great disappointment. They hadn't expected Hundred Flower Palace to not cause trouble for Yue Qianchou, and judging from the way the shopkeepers from the Four Great Families treated Yue Qianchou, it seemed the rumors that the Four Great Families were on Yue Qianchou's side were indeed true.

The bustling market was incredibly alluring to Ziyi. She couldn't resist stopping to look at and touch every new and interesting item, clearly quite fond of them. Yue Qianchou, who was prepared to spend money tonight, simply asked the shopkeeper, "I'll take it. How much?"

"Ten mid-grade Spirit Stones," the shopkeeper replied.

"Isn't this price a bit too high?" Yue Qianchou frowned.

"Mr. Yue, what are you saying? I wouldn't dare to lie to you!" The shop owner thought to himself, "You even dared to smash up Hundred Flower Inn, how could my little stall dare to provoke you?"

Without further ado, Yue Qianchou wouldn't bother arguing with these small-time vendors trying to make a living; he simply paid and took his goods. This pattern repeated itself at almost every stall. Ziyi stopped midway, asking in bewilderment, "Why do all these people seem to know you?"

Yue Qianchou's mouth twitched, refusing to answer the question, and redirected Ziyi's attention back to shopping. He followed behind her, carrying a Storage Bag. For anything Ziyi stopped to look at or touch, he only had three steps: ask the price, pay, and pack the items.

It seems women are born shopaholics, especially when they have a man with them paying. After browsing the stalls, they went to the shops, spending Spirit Stone stones like water. The items in the shops were much more expensive than those at the stalls, some costing hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of high-grade Spirit Stones. Ziyi didn't care whether she needed them or not; if she liked something, she would subconsciously nod to Yue Qianchou. She didn't think about the price, since someone else was paying anyway.

Yue Qianchou himself couldn't remember how many kinds of things he bought. Regardless of the size of the items, he bought almost everything from every stall and shop, and even filled up his Storage Bag and replaced them with two.

It was already late at night, and there was nothing left to shop for. Only then did Ziyi realize that she seemed to have bought quite a lot of things. She looked at Yue Qianchou somewhat embarrassedly and asked timidly, "It seems like I spent a lot of money!"

"Hey! Isn't it a bit too late for you to ask this now?" Yue Qianchou's eyes had already answered her question, and Ziyi became even more embarrassed, saying awkwardly, "I really didn't mean to."

"Yes, I know you didn't mean it." Yue Qianchou handed over the three Storage Bag and smiled, "Actually, I didn't buy many, just enough to fill three Storage Bag!"

Ziyi took the three Storage Bag and briefly examined them with her Divine Sense. She was startled herself; she hadn't expected to buy so many things after just a casual stroll. Holding the three Storage Bag, unsure of what to do, she asked again timidly, "How much did it cost in total?"

"It's alright! Consider these things a gift from me. Money can be earned back, as long as you're happy," Yue Qianchou said with a smile.

Seeing that Yue Qianchou showed no sign of blame, Ziyi hugged the Storage Bag and nodded vigorously, saying, "Yes, yes, I will definitely help you make as much money as possible." She happily put away the three Storage Bag, having had a very enjoyable day.

These words pleased Yue Qianchou greatly; he loved hearing such things and felt that today's money had been well spent. Just as he was about to lead Ziyi back to Hundred Flower Inn to rest, he suddenly saw Xiong Hui, an old acquaintance from Fu Xian Island, walking towards them. This guy had often eaten and drunk with him before, so he nodded and smiled, saying, "Long time no see, how have you been?" Ziyi looked over curiously; he really had many acquaintances, and many of them were people she knew.

Xiong Hui had spent a few days with him and they were old friends. Unlike others who were wary of him, Xiong Hui cupped his hands in greeting and said happily, "No one is as good as you! I heard you caused a ruckus at Hundred Flower Inn as soon as you arrived?"

"You didn't come here just to ask about this?" Yue Qianchou asked. Xiong Hui shook his head, his expression turning serious. "The Cultivation Alliance just received a challenge jade tablet sent by Yan Bugui. People from all sects within the Cultivation Alliance have been notified. Elder Quan instructed us to inform the other rogue cultivators who have joined the Cultivation Alliance and are in Rogue Cultivator Hundred Flower Valley to meet at the Cultivation Alliance tomorrow to discuss this matter. I happened to hear that you were here. The Sect Master of the Wangyue Sect has vouched for you, and you are now a member of the Cultivation Alliance. Because we are familiar with each other, I came here specifically to tell you about this."

"Yan Bugui challenging the Cultivation Alliance?" Yue Qianchou frowned and asked again to confirm, "Will you meet at the Cultivation Alliance tomorrow?"

"Yes! Brother Yue... I won't say any more. I still need to inform the others. We can talk another day." Xiong Hui cupped his hands in greeting and left.

"Challenging the Cultivation Alliance is none of my business..." Yue Qianchou muttered to himself, then turned to Ziyi and said, "Go back and rest!" With that, he led Ziyi, who looked like a well-behaved child, back to Hundred Flower Inn ...

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