Handsome Men and Beautiful Women

Below the halfway point of God of Wealth Peak, amidst the dense lush greenery, the flying beams and painted rafters are faintly visible, with mansions of all sizes blending seamlessly with the verdant landscape. Apart from some reserved for distinguished guests, most of these mansions were inhabited by prominent figures in the World Commerce Association.

After Nong Zhu occupied the house, she looked around in high spirits. Compared to the surrounding houses, the house arranged by Sikong Jue was definitely the best among the nearby buildings. It was large and grand, and should be reserved for the most distinguished guests.

Looks like it's all thanks to that girl Furong! Otherwise, that old fox would have kicked him off the mountain! Nong Zhu glanced at the two girls beside her who were also looking around, and chuckled, "There are plenty of rooms here, you two go and pick one you like!"

The two women exchanged a hesitant glance, seemingly having no complaints about their lodgings. Finally, the Ziyi asked timidly, "Master, didn't you say Yue Qianchou would come to Treasure Gathering Basin? Where is he?"

Nong Zhu was taken aback. He had only told Bi Changchun that Niu Youde was Yue Qianchou, and he really didn't know whether he should tell the two girls. After thinking for a moment, he said, "You two stay here for now. Yue Qianchou hasn't arrived yet. He will come to find us as soon as he arrives."

After casually brushing the two girls off, he told them not to wander off, and then strolled out of the courtyard alone. Sikong Jue had arranged for a junior disciple outside to await his orders, who immediately bowed and greeted Nong Zhu when he came out.

"Take me to the house where Niu Youde lives," Nong Zhu ordered bluntly. The young disciple immediately led the way...

After navigating the crisscrossing steps under the shade of trees for a while, the two headed towards a rather grand house. Just as they reached a point not far from the gate, they saw three people approaching from the steps across the woods. Nong Zhu paused, wondering to herself, "What's she doing here?"

A disciple of the World Commerce Association led Lou Yanqing and her disciple Xin Lao San to the scene. The three people opposite also paused, clearly not expecting Nong Zhu to come. The two groups met in front of the mansion gate, and then both sides dismissed the disciples of the World Commerce Association.

"Nong Zhu." Lou Yanqing's veil trembled.

Nong Zhu looked around suspiciously and asked, "Lou Yanqing, what are you doing here? Are you looking for Niu Youde?" As she spoke, she glanced into the house.

Lou Yanqing explained calmly, "I met Niu Youde at the Ghost Manor. He said that Lao San had visited him in Dayang City with Yue Qianchou. I went back and asked Lao San, but he said he didn't remember such a thing. I came here today to let Lao San meet Niu Youde and see if the Xin Lao San that Niu Youde mentioned is my disciple."

Nong Zhu was speechless for a moment, thinking to herself that Yue Qianchou had lost his mind! Would Xin Lao San really take Yue Qianchou to see Niu Youde? This lie was too flimsy.

Little did he know that Yue Qianchou was Fang Ming that Fang Ming was using his name to pick up girls, so he made up a lie on the spot. If Yue Qianchou had known that the mysterious woman was Xin Lao San's master Lou Yanqing, he would never have said such a thing, even if he were beaten to death.

"Hehe! Is that so?" Nong Zhu chuckled. Little did he know, the eyes behind the veil were carefully observing his changing expression...

Perhaps hearing the commotion outside, Tian Ye, Li Qiuxiang, and Hai Wei came out. As for Mo Shaojun, he had been sent by Yue Qianchou to the Treasure Pavilion to inquire about market conditions.

Li Qiuxiang had never seen Lou Yanqing before, but Tian Ye and Hai Wei exchanged bewildered glances. Wasn't this woman wearing a veil the mysterious woman who appeared at the Ghost Manor that day? How could she be here?

The three of them, including Nong Zhu, all stared at Li Qiuxiang, whose face was terrifying and ugly. They must have heard about her horrifying behavior in the Treasure Gathering Basin.

"Who are you looking for?" Tian Ye asked, cupping his fists. In fact, he had already guessed that the three of them were looking for Niu Youde, not for them.

Xin Lao San glanced at the cultivation levels of the group and stepped forward to answer, "I am Xin Lao San from Lingfang Valley." He then pointed to Lou Yanqing and Nong Zhu and explained, "This is my master Lingfang Valley, and this is Mr. Nongzhu, the master of South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest. We have come to visit Senior Niu Youde."

The three of Tian Ye were startled, not expecting that two renowned Spirit Transformation stage experts from the Cultivation World had arrived. They immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, seniors."

"No need for formalities." Nong Zhu waved her hand and asked, "Where is Niu Youde? Is he here?"

"Senior Niu is not here," Tian Ye said respectfully.

"If he's not here, where did he go?" Nong Zhu frowned and asked, "Do you know where he went?"

"We cannot inquire about Senior Niu's whereabouts, nor do we know his exact location. He should be at the foot of the mountain!" Tian Ye replied. The other group's information network was far too inefficient. Those with better connections would naturally know that Niu Youde was either at God of Wealth Peak or Spring Sleep Tower, but he couldn't say that out loud.

Since no one was there, Nong Zhu and Lou Yanqing exchanged a glance, said nothing, and turned to leave. Tian Ye and the other two saw them off respectfully...

Nong Zhu and Lou Yanqing walked side by side on the steps halfway up the mountain, with Xin Lao San following at a distance. Nong Zhu was still wondering where Yue Qianchou had gone when she suddenly heard the beautiful woman beside her ask, "Nong Zhu, I heard you know Yue Qianchou and Niu Youde?"

"Hmm?" Nong Zhu was slightly taken aback, then immediately chuckled and said, "I just like making friends."

"Nong Zhu, tell me honestly, is Miss Furong Bi Changchun's disciple?" Lou Yanqing asked.

"Hehe! I say, Miss Lou, why ask so many questions?" Nong Zhu paused and said, "In short, what you see with your own eyes is the truth."

Lou Yanqing nodded slightly and said, "I just find it a bit strange. Bi Changchun was undefeated throughout his life, arrogant and domineering. When his cultivation reached the early Spirit Transformation stage, he was already invincible. Now, his cultivation is so terrifying that no one can fathom its depths. Being invincible must be lonely, so he faded from the mortal world and quietly stood in the Demon Ghost Domain, looking down on the world, because there was no one left worthy of his attention. He is an insurmountable monument, an immortal legend. Ordinary people and things cannot catch his eye. As for that Miss Furong, although her talent is extraordinary, she is not a prodigy. In addition, the opening of the Eastern Pole Sacred Land is not far off. Why would he take in a female disciple at this time? And even give her the jade pendant he always carries with him. It's really unbelievable!"

"You can be his confidant now!" Nong Zhu chuckled. "That old guy always has such a cold and sullen face, who knows what he's thinking."

"Don't you know either?" Lou Yanqing asked in a strange tone.

"Look at what you're saying! I'm not a mind reader, I really don't know." Nong Zhu immediately denied it. Even in front of the most beautiful woman in the world, she could lie without batting an eye—truly a seasoned player in the world of women.

"Nong Zhu." Lou Yanqing suddenly stopped and asked via telepathy, "But as far as I know, Furong is Yue Qianchou's woman. Bi Changchun would never take someone else's woman as a disciple. Furthermore, after Wen Lanfeng returned defeated from the Demon Ghost Domain, he suddenly announced in a high-profile manner that he would support Yue Qianchou. This is not Wen Lanfeng's character at all. Also, it seems that Ziyi was already involved with Yue Qianchou when they were in the Huaxia Cultivation World. What exactly is going on? Don't tell me that Yue Qianchou and Bi Changchun have no connection."

Nong Zhu also stopped, her face full of surprise as she transmitted her voice, "Lou Yanqing, what are you trying to say? I don't understand what you mean. You don't think Yue Qianchou and Bi Changchun are related?"

"What do you think?" Lou Yanqing replied indifferently via telepathy, "Given Furong's qualifications, she's not good enough to warrant Bi Changchun's favor. If you ask me, it's Yue Qianchou, whose true nature is hard to fathom, who might actually catch Bi Changchun's eye. Do you think it's possible that Bi Changchun is drawn to her because of his affection for her?"

"Nonsense, you really have a vivid imagination." Nong Zhu shrugged dismissively.

Seeing that he still denied it, Lou Yanqing didn't bother to argue and continued walking leisurely up the steps halfway up the mountain...

You can think whatever you want, but I just won't admit it! Nong Zhu chuckled to herself. She had only taken a few steps when Lou Yanqing's voice suddenly rang in her ears again. "Maybe others don't know, but I do know that Yue Qianchou is Niu Youde!"

Nong Zhu's amusement vanished instantly. He stood frozen, staring dumbfounded at the graceful figure slowly ascending the steps. After a long while, he muttered "Damn it!" and quickly followed. The two stood silently in a pavilion halfway up the mountain. Xin Lao San, quite discreetly, didn't follow...

The pavilion was built in a prominent location, offering a panoramic view of most of the Treasure Gathering Basin. The two stood in silence for a while, Nong Zhu sighed softly, "People! Some things are better left unsaid; why bother saying them? It's so pointless."

"I just wanted to confirm. If I really wanted to say it, neither of us would be standing here," Lou Yanqing said calmly.

"Huh! What's going on?" Nong Zhu, looking down the mountain in confusion. Lou Yanqing glanced at the crowd and said, "Don't you know? That's the location of the Treasure Pavilion. Everyone wants to reserve the Restriction Breaking Pill refined by Niu Youde. Sigh! Niu Youde's elixir, Yin Baikang's methods, what are those two up to?"

"I'm talking about that spot." Nong Zhu pointed to another place where quite a few people had lingered. This time, Lou Yanqing added sarcastically, "That's Spring Sleep Tower, where Niu Youde and Yin Baikang wrote poems together. Those two are really good partners, writing poems together and selling pills together."

Nong Zhu chuckled to himself, thinking to himself, "This Yue Qianchou is really no good, but he's probably going to make a fortune this time!"

"I wonder if Wen Lanfeng went to join the fun while he was here? How about we go check out the Wen family's shops?" Nong Zhu changed the subject, "Is it convenient for you to go?"

"What's inconvenient about me? You're all overthinking it. I came here to see him anyway." Lou Yanqing turned to Xin Lao San, who was standing to one side of the pavilion, and said, "You go back first, you don't need to follow." With that, she took off into the air, heading directly towards the Wen Family Shop. Nong Zhu winked and chuckled, then followed her through the air...

As luck would have it, the Wen Family Shop was actually not far away, diagonally opposite Spring Sleep Tower. The two landed in the backyard of the Wen Family Shop one after the other, and immediately a guard shouted, "Who is it, daring to trespass here!" He clearly did not recognize the two.

"What are you yelling about?" Nong Zhu said disdainfully. Wen Lanfeng's voice then came from upstairs in the shop. "Is that Nong Zhu? Come up here!"

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