Staying Overnight at Flower Language Pavilion

Ghost Alley Black Market, Wu Wen Tower.

An hour later, Chen Heng strode out of the largest stone house.

He had successfully sold off those magic robes from the Luo Family, obtaining three hundred low-grade Spirit Stones. For a rogue cultivator, this was undoubtedly a massive income.

However, in order to purchase the Water-Fire Jade Belt, the Quenching Fire Water-Moistening Body Tempering Art, the lotus seeds of the Ice-Fire Lotus, and that nameless remnant jade which might share the same origin as the mysterious remnant jade in his hand.

He had paid Wu Wen Tower a hefty deposit of two thousand low-grade Spirit Stones.

Fortunately, both parties had signed a Spirit Contract, so Chen Heng wasn't worried about the Spirit Stones going to waste.

Moreover, all of it was special gifts from Young Master Luo and the others. Even if Wu Wen Tower breached the contract, he wouldn't feel too heartbroken.

This incident, however, made Chen Heng understand why 'wealth' was ranked first among the indispensable 'wealth, companions, dharma, and land' on the path of cultivation?

He had only casually spent a bit, and it amounted to five thousand Spirit Stones.

It was simply unimaginable!

And that was after he considered that the Water-Fire Counter-Surge and the Crimson-Azure Carp Jade were not beneficial to his current cultivation, so he hadn't spent money on them.

Otherwise, this trip might have cost him even more Spirit Stones.

With this thought, Chen Heng had no desire to remain in the Ghost Alley Black Market and promptly departed.

Since the various isolation measures here were done very well, it didn't attract the covetous gaze of any interested parties. He returned to Jade Spring Artifact Pavilion very smoothly.

Although on the way back, he had a brief entanglement with a beautiful female cultivator from a masked pavilion, there would certainly be no follow-up.

Having lived two lives, Chen Heng saw through the matters between men and women quite clearly.

If it were merely carnal pleasure, then of course, he could be casual.

But which of these masked pavilion cultivators didn't know dual cultivation secret arts, chamber arts, and the like? One had to be extremely careful about these.

With just a slight carelessness, one's own cultivation could become a stepping stone for others.

As the saying goes, when you go out, your crotch can be tight or loose, but you must grasp the measure.

In the blink of an eye, several days passed.

The Luo Family's magic robes that Chen Heng had sold at Wu Wen Tower in the Ghost Alley Black Market caused no ripples. It seemed Wu Wen Tower's reputation was quite good.

It appeared the gifts from Young Master Luo and the others would not be wasted.

Having lived two lives, he knew very well that no world was purely black or white, but rather an exquisite shade of gray.

Black containing white, and white containing black, that was the norm.

Moreover, Chen Heng didn't believe that the Foundation Establishment Ancestors stationed in Southern Foothills Market were unaware of the existence of this Ghost Alley Black Market right under their noses.

They were merely turning a blind eye.

Since nothing happened, Chen Heng naturally didn't change anything. His days were spent meditating and cultivating, studying spells, and refining magical artifacts...

He spent a period of time that was both peaceful and fulfilling.

In his previous life on Earth, he was either working like a beast of burden or staying up late to work overtime like a corporate slave. In his rare leisure time, he was either catching up on sleep, playing games, or reading novels.

When had he ever truly lived for himself!?

Now, embarking on the path of cultivation, having the opportunity to pursue immortality, freedom, and ease, and having lived two lives, he was finally truly living for himself.

Two more days passed.

Wen Ning, that young married woman of marriageable age, finally mastered the Kui Water Vitality Cultivation Art.

She demurely invited Chen Heng to her rented cave dwelling and subtly indicated that she had broken through to Qi Refining level seven, had recovered from her injuries, and was fully prepared, both physically and mentally...

Thus.

The next morning, Chen Heng, having tidied himself up diligently, happily accepted the invitation.

The cave dwelling rented by Wen Ning was located in the southern district, a bit far from Chen Family's Jade Spring Artifact Pavilion, but for a Qi Refining cultivator, it was just a few steps away.

Especially since Chen Heng was going to meet a young married woman of marriageable age, his steps involuntarily quickened.

Southern Foothills Market remained as deserted as ever.

Although shops lined both sides of the street, displaying a dazzling array of spiritual medicines, magical artifacts, and talismans, there were few cultivators coming and going.

Chen Jing walked on the wide streets of the market town, in a very pleasant mood.

In a flash, Chen Heng arrived at a secluded cave dwelling in the southern district of the market town, bearing the inscription [Flower Language Pavilion].

The cave dwelling was tightly shut, but he paid it no mind, merely pinching a communication jade talisman.

Immediately, the cave dwelling door opened without any wind.

Chen Heng slowly stepped into Flower Language Pavilion, leisurely appreciating the furnishings and layout of the cave dwelling.

The cave dwelling was not large, but the courtyard had clear blue waves and bright radiance, jade bricks and vermilion tiles, open windows and quiet rooms, all arranged in a staggered manner. Spirit springs gurgled, plants were lush and green, and a hundred flowers bloomed, truly a scene at every step.

Passing through the courtyard, Chen Heng arrived at a waterside bamboo pavilion.

In the pavilion, the young married woman of marriageable age, Wen Ning, was leisurely watching flowers by the water, looking very languid and at ease.

Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, highlighting the curve of her slender waist while still maintaining a voluptuous beauty that was indescribably captivating.

She wore a gorgeous black satin dress, which made her skin appear even more fair and smooth.

The young married woman casually tucked a strand of dark hair that had fallen onto her cheek behind her ear. The slightly oversized black satin cloud sleeves slid down her arms to her elbows, revealing half of her long, fair, jade-like arms.

It was clear that Wen Ning had dressed up with great care.

Truly, a woman's beauty is for the one who appreciates her!

At this moment, Chen Heng's undisguised, fiery gaze quickly caught Wen Ning's attention.

The young married woman in the pavilion slowly raised her head, revealing a bright, charming, and peach-blossom-like jade face. She smiled charmingly and said in a sweet, delicate voice, "I didn't expect Young Master to arrive so early."

"I thought you wouldn't come to my Flower Language Pavilion until at least tonight."

Wen Ning was telling the truth. In her opinion, even at an age where he might be interested in romance, Chen Heng would still maintain some reserve.

But she had never expected that this young scion from a Foundation Establishment family would come to keep their appointment so early in the morning.

However, Wen Ning felt a little pleased about this.

It proved that her personal charm was quite good.

Hearing this, Chen Heng, despite having lived two lives, couldn't help but blush. He could only offer a polite yet awkward smile, looking around to change the subject. "Wen Ning, your cave dwelling is quite nicely decorated."

Pfft!

Wen Ning let out an unrestrained chuckle. Her young master wasn't very good at changing the subject; his words were no different from asking 'how's the weather today?'

She then parted her cherry lips and said, "Then, Young Master, would you like to come inside and take a look? The furnishings and decorations inside are also quite nice."

Her sweet voice carried a hint of mature womanly charm, but her face wore a shy expression.

Chen Heng let out a soft "Mm" without blushing or his heart skipping a beat.

Upon hearing this, the young married woman said softly, "Then let's go in and sit down."

Chen Heng nodded slightly and also responded softly, "Sit down, we'll sit down."

The young married woman then stepped forward to lead the way, and the two silently passed through the front courtyard, heading towards the back garden.

Wen Ning's gaze was straight ahead as she opened the formation and restrictions of the back garden.

She dared not look into Chen Heng's eyes and quickly entered the house.

Chen Heng, however, casually surveyed the furnishings and layout of the Flower Language Pavilion's back garden.

The back garden wasn't large, consisting of only two rooms and a hall: a reception hall, a cultivation quiet room, and a talisman-making room.

But the furnishings and layout inside were extremely exquisite and elegant.

Chen Heng nodded in satisfaction. These places could all become his battlefield later...

Seeing this, Wen Ning's face flushed slightly. She took out a bottle of spirit wine that had been prepared long ago, poured a small cup, and handed it to Chen Heng, saying, "This wine is sweet and refreshing. Young Master, please try some."

The two then took their seats and began to taste the wine and discuss the Dao.

They talked about their respective cultivation, amusing anecdotes from the market town, and the Five Great True Persons of the Southern Profound Domain.

They talked about everything.

As their conversation flowed, they drank a considerable amount of spirit wine.

The rest, as they say, followed naturally.

As their passion deepened, they met each other halfway.

From morning to noon, from noon to afternoon, from afternoon to evening.

Wen Ning's day was incredibly fulfilling.

And the woman who cultivated the Kui Water Vitality Cultivation Art not only had abundant primordial yin but was also very moist. Chen Heng was quite satisfied with this.

Thus.

In order to improve his cultivation realm.

Chen Heng stayed overnight at the Flower Language Pavilion, day after day, and day after day.

Until several days later, when the Ghost Alley Black Market opened again