Qin Family's Number One Fruit

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Before arriving at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Qin Yi had even imagined a series of traditional pretentious and face-slapping routines.

Upon arriving at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, the gatekeepers' eyes widened at the sight of Chu Jiantian and Li Qingjun's attire, instantly transforming into sycophants. "So you're Penglai Sword Pavilion Celestial! Immortal, please come in, please come in! Hey, what are you all standing there for? Hurry up and go in to inform the Pavilion Master!"

Qin Yi: "..."

The day I wanted to show off and get my face slapped is gone...

The sea is indeed vast... Leaving aside other places, just considering the area within this vast expanse where Penglai Sword Pavilion considers itself the "host" for the grand competition, Penglai Sword Pavilion is undoubtedly the overlord of this place.

Perhaps there are a few powerful Rogue Cultivator, but they wouldn't dare offend the Penglai Sword Pavilion. Mortals might not know, but since the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has dealings with cultivators, it's impossible that it wouldn't recognize the style of the Penglai Sword Pavilion's swords and the unique Sword Qi aura it exudes.

Perhaps the so-called mortal kingdom on this island is backed by the Penglai Sword Pavilion; generally speaking, that's how it is. Otherwise, a mortal kingdom couldn't stand; not all cultivators are detached from worldly desires, and it could easily be overthrown by a mere demonic cultivator.

This is equivalent to Qin Yi and Li Qingjun returning to Southern Li; they'll have a hard time finding someone who doesn't know their place.

Chu Jiantian, who had been a submissive junior to Qin Yi and a sycophant to Li Qingjun, had changed his demeanor. He stood upright with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Why make such a fuss? We're just taking a casual look."

"Yes, yes." A man who looked like a shopkeeper hurriedly came out from inside, smiling obsequiously, and said, "Please come in, gentlemen."

As the four entered, the innkeeper was still asking Chu Jiantian, "What is the esteemed name of this Immortal from Penglai?"

"My surname is Chu," Chu Jiantian replied coldly. He then seemed to want to introduce Qin Yi and Cheng Cheng, but Qin Yi shook his head to indicate that it was unnecessary, Chu Jiantian stopped talking.

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "So it's Immortal Chu and Fairy who have graced our humble establishment with their presence. It's truly Humble Abode Shines you here."

Chu Jiantian asked curiously, "I haven't introduced my junior sister yet, how come you..." He chuckled halfway through his sentence, realizing that Penglai Sword Pavilion only had one female disciple, so of course others knew.

"Fairy is indeed as legendary as she is, a celestial being."

Li Qingjun really disliked this kind of socializing that revolved around appearances, so she didn't respond at all. The other party didn't seem to mind and led the four of them through the lobby and up the stairs. Li Qingjun noticed that the couple beside her had been very silent since they entered, so she turned to see what they were doing. She saw that the Daoist Nun was staring at a fox sculpture displayed on a counter with great interest, looking at it endlessly. She couldn't understand what was so interesting about it.

Meanwhile, the Daoist priest, who appeared to be Qin Yi, was surveying the main hall of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion with a rather interested expression.

Li Qingjun followed his gaze and saw that he was observing the murals and central hall, as well as the painted and embroidered screens, carved tables and chairs, and the furnishings.

Li Qingjun felt a sense of familiarity again. Qin Yi had seen it this way when he first arrived in Southern Li... a sense of exploration like someone "new to this esteemed place," and the artistic interest unique to someone who studies painting. However, Qin Yi's expression wasn't as obvious back then as this person's. Was it because... the influence of the traditional arts of the Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, Painting Sect, and painting had strengthened this aspect?

She couldn't help but ask, "Does the senior appreciate these ordinary people's calligraphy, painting, and sculpture art?"

"Oh." Qin Yi said casually, "The painting style is quite interesting, quite different from ours... from our Central Lands. Moreover, that central scroll also has a faint Spiritual Qi, it was painted by a cultivator."

"Hey, this senior has a good eye." The shopkeeper in front turned around and said with a smile, "That was painted by our boss himself. Our boss is a famous scholar in this area."

The owner of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, as Chu Jiantian mentioned earlier, comes from a Lineage cultivators. Refined cultivators... Qin Yi was quite interested, because outside of the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace, it was rare to see cultivators with such refined tastes. Of course, they should have these things; the Qin, Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, Painting Sect only uses them as their path, while many others probably do them as hobbies. It's just that he hasn't met enough people.

The shopkeeper said, "Being able to see this level shows you have some knowledge of Painting Dao. There might be some elegant items at today's Treasure Appraisal Conference that the owner recently acquired; they might be the highlight of the Treasure Appraisal Conference."

Qin Yi asked in surprise, "Something like this can Treasure Appraisal Conference?"

The shopkeeper explained, "If there are exceptional pieces, they can sometimes fetch astronomical prices at auction. In the eyes of those who appreciate them, they are no less valuable than other treasures."

"Is it of artistic value?" Qin Yi smiled and said, "I'm somewhat interested. When does this Treasure Appraisal Conference begin?"

"The owner is on his way, he should be here soon," the shopkeeper said. "There are quite a few items for this Treasure Appraisal Conference, I hope you seniors will be satisfied."

As they spoke, they reached the top floor and saw that the entire top floor was a single floor, not very large, with more than ten square tables set up. Directly in front was a rather large display stand, which should be the place where various special treasures were displayed.

The booth was still empty at the moment, but half of the square table was occupied, with people scattered around, seemingly Rogue Cultivator or local Lineage members.

The square table at the very front was left empty, and the shopkeeper led the four people forward to sit down.

A commotion broke out in the room. It was customary here that the front row of square tables was always deliberately left empty, usually reserved for senior figures who arrived unexpectedly, to prevent any unforeseen incidents. The innkeeper, however, led his men directly to sit there...

"Penglai Sword Pavilion!" someone recognized it.

The commotion quickly turned into silence.

It seems that the power of Penglai can stop children from crying at night... Qin Yi couldn't help but look at Li Qingjun again. Indeed, after entering Penglai Sword Pavilion, her temperament had changed a bit. It wasn't the "iceberg" she appeared to be, but rather her aura had become more sharp and fierce.

She might be better suited to the path of the Sword Pavilion than many of her Senior Brother, because she truly fought her way out of piles of corpses amidst thousands of soldiers. The bloodthirsty courage of a battlefield general seemed to have been tempered in the furnace, becoming solidified. It was as if she naturally possessed a killing intent, sharp and intimidating; those with lower cultivation levels might even feel a stinging sensation in her presence.

In addition, the uniforms of the Penglai Sword Pavilion... Qin Yi swallowed hard.

She wore a crisp white sword suit, a jade belt around her waist, and a dragon pendant, a look that was both sleek and sophisticated, yet subtly embellished. Silver soft armor covered her vital areas, adding to her cool and stylish appearance. Her hair was still casually tied in a high ponytail, giving her a refreshing and energetic look.

She has always been beautiful. Her current attire suits her even better, making her even more beautiful.

"Thump!" A sharp pain shot through my foot.

The Chenghuang Riding Technique Sun and Moon Trample! When used on a human body, it is precise in its application.

Qin Yi turned red, and he bent over to hug his feet, on the verge of tears.

Chu Jiantian's face was as refreshed as if he had drunk fine wine. "Let me show you my junior sister!"

Li Qingjun remained expressionless, but a hint of understanding flickered in her eyes. She then narrowed her eyes and slowly said, "The two seniors have a very good relationship."

"That's right." Cheng Cheng puffed out her chest. "To accompany each other, to support each other through thick and thin, to go through life and death together, is something that sets us apart from others."

Li Qingjun was silent for a moment, then nodded. "To be honest, my Husband and I have been separated for long periods of time, and we have indeed spent less time together. Fortunately, we are both young and have a long road ahead of us... Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Cheng Cheng's eyes widened again. What did that mean? Did you recognize him or not? Whether you recognized him or not could be interpreted differently. If you didn't, it was just a casual conversation; but if you did, the words were dripping with fighting spirit, definitely not a thank you...

She even called him "Husband," a clear declaration of ownership... This was truly Li Qingjun's greatest advantage. Although there was no formal wedding ceremony, it was a marriage arranged by the court. Qin Yi had proposed to her father, and after his death, her elder brother arranged the marriage. Everyone in the court knew this; it was the settled matter according to social norms, and everyone had to acknowledge it. That's what Cheng Cheng resented—why should she be the one to accept it...?

Then, well, "We're young," "Thank you, senior," is that an insult calling me old?

"You..." Cheng Cheng was about to speak when the innkeeper brought over a fruit platter and some food. Qin Yi quickly grabbed a fruit and stuffed it into her mouth. "Eat something."

"Hmph." Cheng Cheng finally gave the food some face and focused her attention on the fruit. This was also a fruit she'd never seen before, yellow and oval-shaped. What was this...?

Qin Yi sniffed. "I've finally seen a lemon in this world."