Envy

I wonder if there are any metals that cannot be broken down by the Gold Art. Anyway, none of the ones I have can withstand the power of the Gold Art. Today was my first time testing my skills, and I really stunned these younger brothers and sisters. It feels so good to show off!

"Do you really want to fight me?" Yue Qianchou said with a disdainful expression.

The woman who made the move took a few steps back in alarm. When had she ever seen such a technique? In short, she believed that even a master at the late Tribulation Transcendence stage couldn't crush her Law Artifact into dust with a single palm strike. In other words, the person before her was very likely someone beyond the late Tribulation Transcendence stage Realm.

The women also thought of this, and a chilling guess appeared in their minds... This person was a Spirit Transformation stage expert; no wonder he dared to call Yu Nantian by his name. At least based on his cultivation level, he was definitely not an ordinary Rogue Cultivator.

The woman looked pleadingly at her sisters, who exchanged glances and quickly came over, lining up and bowing in unison. One of the women, who appeared quite intelligent, was presumably the leader. She cupped her hands and said, "We didn't know which senior had graced us with their presence. We were rude; please forgive us!"

"Not going to fight anymore?" Yue Qianchou sneered.

"We dare not!" the intelligent woman said respectfully. "Senior's divine might Non-Self beyond our ability to withstand. We dare not act rashly. Please tell us your name, so we can apologize to our sect upon our return."

Yue Qianchou did not answer her question, but instead asked, "What generation of disciples are you from the Misty Rain Tower?"

He recalled some things recorded in the jade register. Yu Nantian of the Liunan Kingdom, he wondered if there was something wrong with him, he was clearly a man, yet he exclusively took female disciples. It was said that he had a multitude of beauties under his command, and the disciples he personally trained were all of the "Qing" generation, and the disciples of his disciples were ranked according to the five characters "Qinghu Yanyulou" (Qinghu Yanyu Tower).

Hearing his question, the girls knew he wouldn't hold it against them anymore, and they all breathed a sigh of relief. However, they didn't know that Yue Qianchou didn't want to escalate the situation; he was just putting on a show, otherwise they would have suffered the consequences.

"Yan Hong, Yan Fei, Yan Qing, Yan Ru, Yan Xia." Several women took the initiative to introduce themselves, and the leading woman clasped her hands and said, "Yan Lan, we are all disciples of the Yan generation."

"Uh... so much smoke, it's really suffocating." Yue Qianchou muttered, glancing at the Human Path and saying, "No need for formalities, please make room for me!" Though his words were tactful, they carried an undeniable air of authority.

The women dared not have any objections and immediately went to make arrangements. The woman who took action was named Yan Xia. When she saw Yue Qianchou's gaze sweep over her large breasts, she was immediately frightened and trembled. Remembering what her senior had said earlier about crushing them, she quickly lowered her head and left.

Fu Chun and Qin Jiaxing stood awkwardly to the side, no longer daring to joke and laugh as before. They never expected to follow such an unknown expert. Yue Qianchou looked at the two of them, frowned, and said, "You two better stand up straight from now on and stop embarrassing me."

The Human Path with a "Yes," subconsciously straightening their backs, their expressions a mix of nervousness and excitement. Both nervousness and excitement stemmed from the fact that their boss was indeed incredibly capable.

Soon, not only were rooms available, but three rooms were also given up. The women gave the best room to Yue Qianchou. After entering the room, Yue Qianchou sent Fu Chun and Qin Jiaxing out, telling them to go and find out more information.

He lay sprawled on the couch, deep in thought. He needed to sort out the events of the past few days; if he didn't figure things out and just kept rushing around, he would inevitably fall into someone else's trap.

The bed smelled of a woman's fragrance. Yue Qianchou's eyelids drooped, and he slowly drifted off to sleep... It wasn't that he was physically exhausted, but rather that unlike others, he didn't need to constantly cultivate his Qi. Since forming his core, he had long since stopped meditating and cultivating Qi; the substances in his Dantian would refine themselves autonomously. Whenever he felt mentally and physically exhausted, he always preferred to relieve it by sleeping, otherwise his mind wouldn't stop. Others couldn't see his mental fatigue and thought he was crazy!

Half-asleep, he was awakened by whispers outside. The light inside was dim, and the paper windows were faintly white, indicating that it was getting dark. He got out of bed and opened the door. Sure enough, it was already late, and the six women and two men huddled together at the doorway all turned to look at him.

"Senior Niu!" the girls greeted in unison. Fu Chun and Qin Jiaxing called out, "Boss."

Yue Qianchou glanced at the two guys. It seemed they had already told his name to several women, but it didn't matter, since it wasn't his real name anyway. Judging from their appearance, the two guys had already taken advantage of their proximity and were already getting along well with these six women.

"Chirp, what's up?" Yue Qianchou asked.

"Boss, it's like this." Qin Jiaxing scratched his head and said, "There are many cultivators gathering at the Ghost Manor Kaoshan Pavilion at night. It's a good opportunity to gather information. We wanted to ask you if you wanted to go."

As they were talking, several groups of people above them flew off on their swords toward the back of the mountain.

"Oh!" Yue Qianchou looked up at the sky. The previously overcast sky had cleared, so it probably wouldn't rain. After a moment's thought, he nodded and said, "Let's go and join in the fun." Then he pointed at the girls and said, "Don't call me senior anymore."

The women exchanged glances, all realizing he didn't want to reveal his identity. Yan Lan, the leader, nodded and said, "Understood. Call him 'Sir' instead of 'Senior'." The women then bowed in unison, saying, "Greetings, Sir."

Six sweet, delicate voices rang out, making one's bones melt. Yue Qianchou shuddered, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, alright! Let's go!" He threw out a flying sword and rode away on it.

His cooperative actions immediately relieved the pressure on the girls, who couldn't help but cover their mouths and giggle, punching and shoving Fu Chun and Qin Jiaxing away.

The two guys, completely unfazed by the beating, laughed so hard they almost lost their bearings. Happily, they chased after their leader on their swords. Just imagine, if they hadn't run into their leader, would the female disciples of Misty Rain Tower have been flirting with them, making the two of them so happy? Their lives were getting better and better every day! Truly a blissful life Rogue Cultivator.

Kao Mountain Pavilion was built on a hillside behind the Ghost Manor. Below the hillside was a flat, low-lying grassland.

Under the cover of night, a large bonfire blazed in the middle of the meadow, surrounded by many smaller bonfires for groups of a few people. The Rogue Cultivator came from all over the country, representing various nations; in truth, the boundaries between countries held no meaning for them.

Unable to receive any protection from their country of origin, they were merely independent Rogue Cultivator, unaffiliated with any sect. How many cultivators with sect affiliations would even consider them worthy of respect? In the Cultivation World, they were like ants, wandering alone, oblivious to national boundaries. While desperately pursuing immortality, they could only live for the moment, indulging in a life of hedonism.

The campfire roasted wild game, casting a rosy glow on the faces of those nearby. The aroma of wine wafted in the wind, a gentle breeze blowing across the wilderness. And there were the rustic songs, full of life and hardship, some of which were joined in singing... A unique charm permeated the air beneath the Kaoshan Pavilion.

When Yue Qianchou and his companions arrived, they immediately attracted a lot of attention. The key was the uniform attire of the six women in pink. It was extremely conspicuous here. Anyone with a little knowledge would know that these clothes belonged to the Liunan Kingdom Qinghu Yanyu Tower.

Yue Qianchou looked around, flanked by Fu Chun and Qin Jiaxing, with six women flanking them. Many recognized Yue Qianchou as the same rascal from earlier that day, but no one understood his meaning. Why would the people of Misty Rain Tower be protecting three Rogue Cultivators? Yue Qianchou's identity suddenly became a topic of speculation, and he appeared more imposing in everyone's eyes.

Many people's eyes revealed envy; being able to associate with people from prestigious sects was a great honor for Rogue Cultivator. Usually, when conflicts arose among Rogue Cultivator, if the weaker party mentioned knowing someone from a major sect, the stronger party would typically hesitate to use their full power.

"Fang Ming, who are these three guys? Look at their shifty eyes, how did they end up getting involved with the people from Misty Rain Tower?" The voice wasn't loud, but it was full of jealousy. The person who spoke was one of the people who had argued with Yue Qianchou during the day.

Five people were gathered around a campfire. The one called Fang Ming was the young man who often played with a flute. The campfire saw a hint of jealousy in his bright eyes.

"Tsk tsk! Six female disciples of the Misty Rain Tower. If each of us could get close to one, we could save at least a hundred years of hard work." The sigh of someone next to him only intensified the jealousy in Fang Ming's eyes.

That's how it is in the Cultivation World. If Rogue Cultivator can form dao companion with someone from a prestigious sect, it's considered that they've joined that sect, essentially ending their Rogue Cultivator status. Usually, female Rogue Cultivator marry into prestigious sects, while it's extremely difficult for male Rogue Cultivator to marry female disciples from prestigious sects.

Unless you're an exceptionally talented individual, someone who catches the eye of a prestigious sect and is sought after, or a female disciple from that sect falls for you and insists on marrying you, the chances are slim. This is because relationships between men and women in the Cultivation World are very pragmatic; for many, if dual cultivation doesn't offer any benefit, they'd rather cultivate alone, as that would be less of a burden.

Yue Qianchou looked around with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He hadn't expected to see such a unique scene in the Cultivation World. It was quite interesting. He gently raised his hand and said, "Get some firewood. Let's light a bonfire here and join in the fun."

Fu Chun and Qin Jiaxing immediately flew into the mountains to find firewood. The women, being more attentive, quickly began clearing the grass on the spot.

Just kidding. Although they came from the Misty Rain Tower, they had practically never even seen Yu Nantian's face. If they did see him, it was only a fleeting glance from afar, and they didn't dare to look him directly in the eye. Now that they had a Spirit Transformation stage expert with cultivation comparable to their ancestor by their side, they were bound to serve him meticulously.

Yue Qianchou completely ignored the stares around him. Although he appeared to be Rogue Cultivator, his presence made him stand out from the crowd. With an air of composure, he crossed his arms and looked up at the hillside. Four incandescent lanterns had somehow appeared hanging on the four-cornered pavilion there. The scene inside was clearly visible. A one-armed old man sat there alone, drinking from a jar of wine...

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