Our Cultivation World's Very Own LV

As night deepened, the lush and exotic Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs on Bihua Peak faintly glowed, and the moonlight spilled onto the roof of Bihua Residence, creating dappled light and shadow, shrouding the entire building in a veil of mystery.

A beautiful woman in a sandalwood-red cheongsam leaned against the window, gazing at the moon. Her lovely face appeared somewhat melancholic under the moonlight.

Unlike the others, the Third Elder did not leave, leaving her all alone in this tall and magnificent building.

There's no other reason than that I can't let go.

The opportunity that sparked the idea of making my own stockings was purely coincidental; it was simply that Ji Lingruo gave me two pairs of the Qianhua Pavilion's Ice Silkworm Silk Stockings.

When she learned that this was the work of that woman from the Qianhua Pavilion, she scoffed and said that anyone with hands could do it. Then Ji Lingruo looked at her with admiration and begged her to make a few more pairs.

She had just received a gift and felt awkward about it, so she reluctantly agreed. As a result, her ideas grew increasingly out of control, and she even thought about opening a shop, surpassing Qianhua Pavilion with it, and one day opening shops all over the world.

But even after having this idea, she only had it in mind as something to play around with. In her view, it wasn't a goal that had to be achieved, but rather a way to relax in her monotonous life.

But as she put in more and more effort, seeing her disciples' scratched fingers and increasingly Black Eye, she became more and more unwilling to let this joint Heart's Blood between master and disciples go to waste.

But things don't always go as planned; not everything in this world is rewarded with effort.

So she stayed here, even if Bihua Pavilion wouldn't be open tomorrow morning, at least she would have accompanied this effort to the very end.

The Third Elder tilted his head back and took another swig of wine, like a swan raising its head.

Suddenly, she frowned, sensing someone approaching.

It was already evening, Outer Disciple who had gone up the mountain to complete their missions should have already come down. Who could be visiting?

The Third Elder focused his senses slightly and was somewhat taken aback.

To her surprise, the visitor was You Su.

"What's he doing here? Looking for Shi Yan? But Shi Yan is right down the mountain, banging his head against rocks and guarding the gate. Why would he come up the mountain to find Shi Yan?"

The Third Elder was puzzled, then suddenly his eyes gleamed:

"Could he be here to have a secret rendezvous with Si Han?!"

She clearly remembered overhearing the female disciples teasing each other, urging Si Han to give You Su some medicinal herbs they had grown themselves, and how Si Han blushed with embarrassment at the time...

After that, the Third Elder reiterated the rules to the female disciples: True Disciple of Bihua Peak are forbidden from falling in love before completing their apprenticeship. The standard for completing the apprenticeship is to grow a celestial herb, and it has nothing to do with cultivation level.

This rule has always been in place, ostensibly because it is believed that romantic love between men and women will affect one's steadfast Dao heart, but in reality, the Third Elder simply cannot bear to see his female disciples fall into the arms of those filthy men.

At the very least, not under her nose.

"You bastard!"

The Third Elder put away his wine jug and made a move to secretly follow You Su, wanting to see what kind of trouble he was up to at Bihua Peak.

However You Su hesitated halfway through and stopped moving forward.

The Third Elder observed him for a while; it didn't seem like he was waiting for someone, but rather that he was lost...

You Su suddenly found his direction and strode over.

The Third Elder snorted coldly. Seeing that You Su had actually taken the new path leading to the Bihua Pavilion, and remembering the sign that read "Men are not allowed to approach Bihua Pavilion," he lightly touched the ground with his toes and flew over.

What are you doing here?

The Third Elder's tone was not very polite. Although she had changed her opinion of You Su, she still maintained her usual cold tone towards men.

"Third Elder?" You Su quickly bowed. "I've come to see the Third Elder."

"Seeking the true self?" The Third Elder was somewhat surprised. "What do you want with the true self?"

"Has the Third Elder been staying at the Bihua Pavilion all this time?"

The beautiful woman raised an eyebrow, feeling inexplicably guilty. "Instead of answering my question, you're asking me one in return."

"It was You Su was impolite. Shi Yan told me that Bihua Pavilion was this way, so I came here. I saw that the Third Elder was here as well, and I thought you had been staying here all along."

"It seems he didn't tell you the rule of 'no men allowed.' I'm not here; I just sensed a man approaching Bihua Pavilion and flew over to stop him."

"I see."

You Su smiled. In fact, he had met Senior Sister Zi Xun when he went up the mountain. It was Zi Xun who told him that his master should still be in the Bihua Pavilion and advised him to come again tomorrow. However, You Su insisted on going up the mountain anyway.

The Third Elder frowned slightly. "What business do you have with me?"

"I've come to see the Third Elder precisely because of the matter concerning the Bihua Pavilion."

"Bihua Pavilion?"

The Third Elder composed herself, thinking that Bihua Pavilion was like a child she had raised with great care. Even if this child was inferior to others in every way, she would never allow anyone to easily point fingers at her child.

"Lingruo send you?"

"My junior sister told me about the recent situation at the Bihua Pavilion, but she didn't ask me to come; I came of my own accord."

"Take the initiative?" The Third Elder sized You Su up and down, then said disdainfully, "You want to take your junior sister's money back? Go ahead and take it back. I will return the money to Lingruo myself. You don't need to worry about it. I don't need this money. It's Lingruo's willingness to pay that's her intention. If it weren't for that intention, I wouldn't even accept it."

After saying this, the Third Elder turned to leave.

"Third Elder!"

You Su called out loudly to the voluptuous woman, "You Su has not come here for money, but to ask for another sum!"

The Third Elder, who had been impatient when called, was taken aback upon hearing the words. He turned to look at the young man and saw that You Su's eyes were firm, not joking.

Do you know what you're saying?

You Su remained silent, instead taking out the stored-value talisman that the Third Elder had given him from the Qiankun Token. Inside were a thousand mid-grade Spirit Stone that the Evil Warding Department had given him, which he had not touched.

The Third Elder held his breath and said, "Leaving aside the fact that I don't intend to let men touch this Bihua Pavilion that sells women's clothing, didn't Lingruo tell you that Bihua Pavilion is closing today? It's too late for you to join now. Go back."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Third Elder made a gesture to turn around.

"Third Elder... are you really willing to accept this?"

You Su bowed respectfully and did not rise, then asked in a soft, drawn-out voice.

The Third Elder stood rooted to the spot, staring blankly at You Su, her beautiful eyes filled with an unfathomable expression.

Instead of directly You Su's question, she asked instead:

"Why haven't you taken any Spirit Stone from this stored-value talisman?"

"Of course, I'm too embarrassed to use it."

When the Third Elder handed the stored-value talisman to You Su, he said that this money was hard-earned and that she should not be extravagant or wasteful. You Su kept this in mind and was always too embarrassed to use it recklessly.

"If that's the case, why do you dare to invest it in the Bihua Pavilion? Isn't that a waste?!"

"Because You Su believes that this money will not only not be wasted, but will also become a source of great wealth!"

The Third Elder's expression shifted between light and dark, a hint of anger lurking beneath the surface.

She had finally made up her mind to stitch up the wound in the Bihua Pavilion, but this young man was just looking for trouble and insisted on tearing the wound open again.

"You Su!"

The beautiful woman took a few deep breaths, still unwilling to argue with You Su, and said coldly:

"Don't be so clever. Bihua Pavilion will not reopen, nor does it need your investment. Go back, I'm tired."

With Third Elder hand, the small flying stick tucked at You Su's waist flew out on its own, clearly indicating a "take care" attitude.

You Su finally stood up straight. He lowered his eyes, put one hand on the small flying stick, and made a move to ride the Cloud Bamboo away.

As he was leaving, he muttered something under his breath:

"Stubborn and self-willed, no wonder he couldn't outmaneuver Qianhua Venerable..."

?!

The Third Elder's eyes widened immediately; her tolerance for You Su had reached its limit. She truly hadn't expected that You Su, an eighteen-year-old junior, would dare to be so disrespectful to her.

Before You Su could even settle into his small flying stick, he felt himself being pulled down by an unknown force. Fortunately, he had prepared himself mentally when he said that, and with a graceful flip, he landed on the ground, avoiding the embarrassing situation of having his bottom bruised and battered.

"You Su! Do you think I've been too kind to you all this time, and have forgotten who I really am?!"

The Third Elder was so angry that his chest heaved, but unfortunately, no one could appreciate the beautiful scenery of these peaks.

"You Su wouldn't dare! But since the Third Elder is unwilling to let Bihua Pavilion close its doors, why won't he listen to You Su's suggestion?"

The Third Elder sneered, disdainfully saying, "Fine! You think you can bring Bihua Pavilion back to life? I'll give you that chance!"

"Thank you, Third Elder!"

You Su's lips curled slightly. He had known since he learned that the Third Elder had been guarding the Bihua Pavilion all alone that the Third Elder was unwilling to give up. He had tried to persuade him with kind words but to no avail, so this provocation finally got the fish to bite the hook.

"Don't be too happy yet! I wouldn't believe you for no reason! If your suggestion is feasible, I will not only apologize to you but also give you a generous reward; but if it's not feasible..."

"What if it's not feasible?"

"If that's not feasible, then move down from Lotus Peak! Go and stay in the Outer Disciple' quarters!"

Upon hearing this, You Su hesitated for a moment before asking, "Then I'll remain a disciple of Lotus Peak, right?"

"I am not so arrogant as to concern myself with other people's master-disciple relationships!"

You Su raised an eyebrow. This punishment was undeniably severe for someone like him who often chatted with his senior and junior sisters late at night, but at least it didn't address the root of the problem, so he readily agreed.

"Then it's a deal."

The Third Elder was somewhat angry at You Su, who seemed confident and had a smile on his face, but he also knew that he shouldn't be angry.

In any case, this blind man wanted to help Bihua Pavilion.

You Su was a man she looked down upon, and an outsider to the Bihua Pavilion. Even he hadn't given up on the Bihua Pavilion, so why should she?

Giving up is hard, but choosing to start over after giving up is even harder.

Lacking the courage to reopen their wounds, they instead transferred their anger at their own cowardice onto the person who wanted to help them heal.

Moreover, the other party was a young man more than three hundred years younger than her; it was truly inappropriate...

The Third Elder, realizing his lapse in composure, secretly shook his head and softened his tone, no longer acting aggressively. Instead, he said in a gentler voice:

"Speak."

"Yes."

You Su stood up straight, one hand behind his back and the other in front of his chest, looking as if he was about to launch into a long speech.

"Does the Third Elder know the biggest reason why Bihua Pavilion's stockings are not selling?"

"Of course, it's because of the Qianhua Pavilion's covert obstruction."

"Rather than saying that Qianhua Pavilion was secretly obstructing us, it's more accurate to say that Bihua Pavilion was unprepared and thus easily manipulated."

"I thought you could offer some insightful advice. I don't blame you for being blind, but the stockings I make are not only of better quality but also cheaper than those from the Qianhua Pavilion. How can you say we were unprepared? If you're going to make such wild guesses, I suggest you go back and pack your bags right now."

"Opening a successful store isn't just about having good products. What I mean by insufficient preparation is that the Third Elder underestimated the complexity of opening a store."

The Third Elder raised her eyebrows slightly. You Su's words were tantamount to telling a dutiful mother that her child's poor grades were all due to her inadequate education. Who Qi Ingestion that?

But the Third Elder still controlled his temper, "My Bihua Residence is famous far and wide. Countless wine lovers travel thousands of miles to the sacred mountain just to buy the wine I brew. Do you think I don't know how to run a shop?"

"Do your Bihua Residence and Bihua Pavilion have similar business models?"

"Of course," the Third Elder answered readily.

You Su, with a smug look on his face that said, "See? I told you you didn't understand, and you still Qi Ingestion," said:

"The reason why Bihua Residence was able to succeed is, of course, because the Third Elder's wine recipe is good enough. Secondly, it's because everyone has different tastes when it comes to wine, and there isn't an absolute leader like Qianhua Pavilion."

You Su continued, speaking with conviction, "Which is easier, standing out from a bunch of weeds or stealing resources from a towering tree and growing taller than it? The Third Elder should know better than I do."

The Third Elder's disdain gradually faded, and he said seriously, "Continue."

"Qianhua Pavilion has been able to maintain its leading position for so long, and it has long since developed countless methods to deal with competitors. So even though its products are expensive and it never holds promotions, no one can shake its position. The reason why it would use promotions to steal customers from the Bihua Pavilion, which is unprecedented for it, I think is firstly because of the feud between the Third Elder and Qianhua Venerable, and secondly because... Qianhua Pavilion really feels that Bihua Pavilion is a great threat."

"That's natural."

The Third Elder's lips curled slightly. Although You Su's previous words were harsh, this last sentence resonated with her.

If Qianhua Pavilion wasn't afraid, why would they target it like this?

"In my opinion, the reason why Bihua Pavilion failed is very simple: it believed too much in the saying 'good wine needs no bush.'"

The Third Elder's expression was somewhat strange. She herself was a wine seller, a phrase she often used to educate her disciples.

What's wrong with that sentence?

"Even the best wine needs advertising, because Qianhua Pavilion's wine is more fragrant, and people can't even smell Bihua Pavilion's aroma. Even if Bihua Pavilion's wine tastes just as good, why wouldn't people choose the more fragrant Qianhua Pavilion?"

The Third Elder pondered for a long time, then pursed her red lips and said softly:

"That makes some sense... You mean the root of the problem is that I didn't properly promote the Bihua Pavilion?"

"The Third Elder is truly exceptionally intelligent."

The beautiful woman felt awkward, as she thought it was somewhat embarrassing for a junior to praise her like that, so she retorted:

"I have indeed thought about this problem, but I have already used Xiao Wangshu's portrait as a signboard, and even given away many pairs of stockings to customers to attract business, but it is still to no avail."

"You're right to use your senior sister's portrait, but are the people on this Heavenly Immortal Ranking male or female?"

"Of course it's men. Men love to comment on women's appearances," the Third Elder replied dismissively.

"If you're a man, why do you set up a rule that men shouldn't approach? Even Qianhua Pavilion wouldn't dare, how could you?" You Su shook his head helplessly. "It's fine if you want to target women, but you've forgotten that men are also important consumers of women's clothing. Moreover, they can not only consume, but also serve as advertising. You're essentially cutting off your own arms."

The Third Elder was taken aback by what he was saying, and retorted, "I even sent stockings, so why didn't it work?"

Upon hearing this, You Su not only shook his head but also sighed:

"Not to mention, your publicity methods are obviously ineffective; on the contrary, they are very easy for others to exploit and turn into a side effect."

What does that mean?

"Even if these stockings don't sell, you should never give them away for free. What will the customers who receive them think? They'll definitely treat Bihua Pavilion's stockings like free cabbages picked up on the street. Third Elder thinks others will appreciate your generosity, but in reality, you're Lower Vehicle the quality of the Bihua Pavilion's stockings."

The Third Elder subconsciously took a step forward, no longer keeping his distance from You Su, and exclaimed excitedly:

"So it is precisely because of my generosity that those with ulterior motives have taken it as evidence of the inferior quality of the Bihua Pavilion?"

"Exactly. The people at the Qianhua Pavilion probably laughed out loud when they saw you giving away stockings for free. This gesture shows that in terms of class, no one can compare to the Qianhua Pavilion anymore."

The Third Elder felt somewhat ashamed, but then said matter-of-factly:

"But I never intended to make high-end stockings. My original intention in opening the shop was simply to allow all female cultivators in the world to wear stockings."

You Su clapped his hands and said loudly:

"I never expected the Third Elder to have such lofty ambitions. You Su!"

The Third Elder crossed his arms, making the heavy weight of the object appear even more astonishing, and said indignantly:

Stop flattering me! Get back to the analysis!

"The Third Elder has a very clear understanding of his product's positioning, so everything will be easy."

You Su cleared her throat and began her narration:

"As I just mentioned, the biggest reason for the Bihua Pavilion's failure was naturally insufficient publicity; too few people knew about it. Its good reputation hadn't spread, but its bad reputation was already widely known. Besides that, there are three other reasons."

What's the reason?

"First, the brand recognition is too poor. Why does Qianhua Pavilion like to embroider paper cranes on its clothes? And why does the Treasure Forging Sect like to carve hammer patterns on its works? A good brand is essential for a product to resonate with people."

Second, Qianhua Pavilion offers discounts, relying on its established reputation to attract customers;

Third, there are currently only two companies selling stockings on the market, but Qianhua Pavilion has created an atmosphere through public opinion that their stockings are good and ours are bad."

"That's a simple summary, but how do we solve it?" The Third Elder shook his head and sighed softly. "Of these problems, only the second one is easy to solve. For the Qianhua Pavilion, offering discounts is a lose-lose situation, both in terms of profit and reputation, so they can't keep doing it indefinitely. The other problems are more difficult..."

"Does the Third Elder trust me?"

You Su also took a step forward, getting even closer to the Third Elder.

He stood very straight, his eyes fixed on the voluptuous beauty before him.

The Third Elder stared blankly into his eyes, which, though he could see nothing, burned with a fierce determination.

The Third Elder didn't actually want to believe it, or rather, he dared not believe it.

"Bihua Pavilion has already failed once, and some outsiders laugh at me for overestimating myself, but I don't care. However, Bihua Pavilion is not the result of my Heart's Blood alone. Just as you don't want to see your junior sisters' expectations dashed again, I don't want to see my disciples' disappointed faces..."

She took down the wine jug again and took a small sip.

"Third Elder, please ask yourself honestly, do you think your disciples have truly let go?"

You Su took another step forward, exuding an imposing aura.

The Third Elder overlooked You Su's aggressive actions. Recalling the faces of the disciples when they dispersed in the evening, how could she not see that they were forcing smiles?

"When I was outside the mountain, I met Senior Sister Zi Xun and Senior Sister Yu Tong. Do you know what they went down the mountain to do?"

"What... what should we do?" The Third Elder hesitated.

"They went to find those who had returned the stockings, wanting to explain that the stockings from the Bihua Pavilion weren't what the outside world was saying. If they were going to do this, what would the other senior sisters do?"

The Third Elder trembled. She quickly released her Divine Sense and discovered that her disciples had not returned to their cave abode to rest at all, but were sitting together in front of the spinning wheel in the Cui Lan Palace, lost in thought.

You Su's gaze was intense, and he was only about a person's width away from the Third Elder.

That burning gaze reminded the beautiful woman of her previous assessment of You Su; this blind man always seemed to be able to do things that seemed impossible, things that were beyond expectation.

Jade Ring Pool, postgraduate entrance exam, Night God Son...

Can I really trust him?

The resentment in her heart grew wildly like weeds sprouting from the soil. The Third Elder took a deep breath. She had never looked at the boy in front of her so directly.

For the first time in their lives, the Third Elder placed their hopes on a man.

"The bet still stands. I don't ask for the Bihua Pavilion to flourish; as long as you can revitalize it, I can grant you one more request."

"Really?! Any request is fine?!" You Su exclaimed excitedly.

The Third Elder's expression hardened, he leaned back slightly, and replied in a cold voice:

"Any normal request is fine, of course. Just tell me exactly how you want it done."

"Let Bihua Pavilion stay open and keep fighting with the Qianhua Pavilion. They'll eventually stop their promotions. And that's when we'll fight back!"

You Su said enthusiastically, "Now we don't need any of the stockings from the Bihua Pavilion anymore. We need to take advantage of this time to weave stockings with the Bihua Pavilion's unique logo. And we can't just make basic styles; we must differentiate ourselves from the Qianhua Pavilion. Since we're targeting the general female market, we need to completely differentiate ourselves from the Qianhua Pavilion in terms of style and quantity!"

"You already have an idea about marking?"

The Third Elder was very surprised. What good designs could You Su, a blind man, possibly come up with?

You Su, however, was already prepared:

"A logo should not only be simple and unique, but also fit the characteristics of the product. Bihua Peak is based on plants, so it should be chosen from plants. Stockings are a symbol of beauty, and the most beautiful plant is the flower. And since the Third Elder is the Bihua Pavilion, we should choose a flower that most resembles the Third Elder."

"The flower that most resembles the real person?"

The Third Elder leaned forward slightly again, "What kind of flower do you think it is?"

"Naturally, it is the queen of all flowers— the Peony Flower."

Is it the queen of all flowers...?

The original logo is LV, which is taken from the pinyin of the character "" in "Silv". It was originally a joke, but readers responded that it was inferior, so they changed it.