Senior Sister's Face; the Most Beautiful Clothes (5k)

If Henggao City gives people a sense of grandeur, then Jinhua City is truly magnificent.

Jinhua City has been the center of the clothing and silk trade in the Central Yuan Continent since ancient times. The city is full of tall buildings and is prosperous and magnificent. Shops line both sides of the street, and the dazzling array of silks is overwhelming.

The city's residents, regardless of age or gender, all wore magnificent costumes of various styles, the exquisite craftsmanship and unique designs of which were truly breathtaking.

Under the light blue sky, Jinhua City resembles a dazzling and colorful gem.

Even though You Su couldn't see clearly, she could still distinguish these different colored blocks with her blurry vision.

And Qianhua Pavilion is the most dazzling of them all.

Qianhua Pavilion, located in the heart of Jinhua City, is not difficult to find; you don't even need to ask, just follow the endless stream of people.

You Su stood amidst the endless stream of customers, a graceful woman greeted him the moment he stepped through the gates of the Qianhua Pavilion's headquarters.

"Young Master You, please follow me."

You Su knew that Qianhua Venerable must have noticed him from the moment he approached Qianhua Pavilion. So he did not refuse, but obediently followed.

"Thank you for your help, sister."

You Su clearly remembers that he crossed four thresholds and six curtains, and climbed a total of ninety-nine steps before finally reaching his destination.

This must be the highest point of the Qianhua Pavilion. The surroundings are quiet, as if the commotion on the floors below has nothing to do with this place.

"The Pavilion Master is waiting for you in the room. Please go in directly."

The woman's voice was gentle; she curtsied and then gracefully withdrew.

You Su nodded her thanks, took a deep breath, but still couldn't hide her unease.

With his Divine Sense, he couldn't perceive what was inside the door. For a blind person, the fear of the unknown is even stronger than for a normal person. But thinking of his senior sister waiting for him, he still resolutely walked through the last curtain.

As soon as he stepped onto the wooden plank, You Su realized that he couldn't move his feet. He tried to tug at them and found that his ankles were bound with ribbons. However, the ribbons were so soft that even he, who was extremely sensitive to touch, couldn't detect them.

"Qianhua Venerable?"

You Su, not understanding his meaning, tentatively asked.

He understood that his resistance in front of a Void Glimpse Venerable was futile, so he made no move and simply stood still.

"Young Master You, please don't be in a hurry. Let me change your clothes."

A cold, stern voice rang out, and before You Su could refuse, he suddenly felt the silk threads around his ankles tighten. Not only that, but his wrists were also bound and pulled outwards, slowly suspending him in a large "V" shape.

In the next instant, You Su inexplicably felt a chill on his body!

It turned out that all his clothes, except for his underpants, had been disassembled and reconstructed into the most primitive silk threads!

These millions of threads surrounded him, like an expanding giant suit of armor.

You Su was extremely surprised. Even if it was their first meeting, was there any need to be so frank with each other? Qianhua Venerable's control over the silk threads was beyond his imagination.

Immediately, these threads began to flow again, recombine and intertwine in a visible manner, and then suddenly tighten as if they were flesh and blood growing on You Su's body.

You Su was also put down. He subconsciously touched his clothes, which felt soft and delicate. Although they were made of the same silk thread, the feel was completely different.

What he couldn't see was that his original clothes had been completely changed, making him look brand new and transforming him into a wealthy and noble young master, almost on par with He Kongyue.

"Now that I see it this way, this outfit is more worthy of Young Master You."

The cold voice rang out again. The speaker was less than three meters in front of You Su, who had not noticed him at all.

Qianhua Venerable was dressed very formally today. Her gorgeous black and gold gown was an outfit she only wore when attending important banquets. Black and gold was also her favorite color combination, understated yet luxurious.

She pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses, carefully examining the boy before her, her deep eyes sparkling with interest.

"The skills of Qianhua Venerable left You Su in awe."

You Su bowed solemnly and offered his heartfelt praise.

"Young Master You, please take a seat."

With a flick of her jade hand, Qianhua Venerable pulled You Su's body so that he uncontrollably sat down on a chair.

However, the chair seemed rather sturdy; as soon as he sat down, he felt a dent.

"Um..."

The murmur was extremely faint, but You Su.

He quickly stood up and dispersed his Divine Sense, only to realize that he was sitting on the back of a woman kneeling on the ground!

Judging from her aura, she was the woman who had just led him into the house!

"What does Qianhua Venerable mean by this?!"

The woman lying on all fours beside You Su was completely naked, with only red threads tightly binding her delicate body in a seductive way, some even crossing her cherry lips, preventing her from speaking.

The woman's fair skin contrasted sharply with the red rope, which left pitiful red marks where it had passed. Yet, the woman's expression was one of fascination, showing no sign of pain.

"She did something wrong and deserves to be punished. Young Master You, please don't be so reserved. Just sit down. She's enjoying herself."

Qianhua Venerable leaned back in his wooden chair, smiling faintly, as if he had long been accustomed to such sights.

After saying that, the bound woman even moved closer to You Su's buttocks, and there was even drool dripping from her lips.

You Su naturally avoided her like the plague. "She did something wrong, why don't you punish her, and why do I have to punish her?"

"She deliberately took a roundabout route when leading Young Master You upstairs, just to catch a few more glances at you. She even intentionally brushed her skirt against Young Master You's head before reaching the steps. All of this was offensive to Young Master You, and Young Master You should punish her."

You Su looked completely bewildered. "I didn't realize this lady had done anything offensive. On the contrary, I thought she had led the way very well. Qianhua Venerable shouldn't have punished her."

Qianhua Venerable raised an eyebrow, looking at the woman prostrate at You Su's legs with a playful expression:

"Young Master You is my honored guest. Young Master You praised you for your good work, you should not be punished but rewarded. From tomorrow onwards, you don't need to work downstairs anymore; you can stay on my floor."

Upon hearing this, the woman gazed at Qianhua Venerable with fascination and nodded repeatedly.

"Then... then please get up, sister."

Seeing that the other person didn't make a move to get up, You Su gently reminded him.

"No, this is also part of her reward. Please Young Master You."

You Su was dumbfounded. Had this woman always been so fair in her rewards and punishments?

Seeing that he couldn't dissuade him, he simply found a seat and sat down himself.

Qianhua Venerable's expression changed, and he suddenly became stern. "Young Master You disdains to sit on your seat, so crawl out yourself."

The woman, tightly bound by the red rope, obeyed the order and twisted her body to crawl out of the door.

You Su was secretly alarmed. Judging from all his behavior since entering the room, Qianhua Venerable's desire for control was suffocatingly strong.

"I hope I've frightened Young Master You. Some people prefer punishments that are a little different from the norm. I hope Young Master You understand."

Facing You Su, Qianhua Venerable regained his calm tone.

"Hmm, I understand..." You Su was still somewhat dazed from the series of tremors that had followed her as she entered the room.

"Young Master You, are you satisfied with your current outfit? I don't know the origin of your previous clothes, but they were a copy of a winter style that Qianhua Pavilion launched two years ago. Now that I look at them, they do appear somewhat outdated."

The Qianhua Venerable kept addressing Young Master You, which made You Su feel somewhat uncomfortable.

The other party was, after all, a powerful cultivator at the Void Realm, yet he spoke as if the other party were an equal, which showed the other party's respect for him.

"It's a counterfeit?"

You Su couldn't see it either, so he naturally couldn't recognize it; these were old clothes he had brought from Chuyun City.

"Young Master You, there's no need to be nervous. I know you didn't mean it. I've always discouraged wearing counterfeit goods. Do Young Master You know why?"

After speaking, Qianhua Venerable leaned forward slightly, his aura suddenly increasing.

You Su raised an eyebrow, knowing that Qianhua Venerable was making a veiled attack, but he did not believe that Bihua Pavilion stockings were imitations of the Qianhua Pavilion stockings, so he showed no embarrassment.

"Not only does Qianhua Venerable oppose it, but You Su also opposes it. Even if there are many reasons, the disruption to market order cannot be ignored."

Qianhua Venerable smiled faintly, the beauty mark beneath her lips adding a touch of aloof elegance.

"Young Master You's thinking is quite macro-level, but I haven't considered such complexities. My aversion to counterfeits stems from the fact that imitations and inferior products are often indistinguishable. This demonstrates that counterfeiters lack the skill to create genuine items. For instance, Young Master You's previous Young Master You was extremely ill-fitting. If someone knowledgeable were to see it, wouldn't it ruin the reputation of my Qianhua Pavilion?"

You Su was taken aback. Although the current outfit was indeed more comfortable to wear, it didn't mean he found the previous one difficult to wear. How could it be 'extremely unfitting'?

It can't be because wild boars can't eat fine bran, can it...?

"Qianhua Venerable's strict requirements regarding clothing are truly admirable."

"Young Master You, with your well-developed lower body, don't you find your previous trousers too tight?"

Qianhua Venerable ignored You Su's flattery, his voice calm, which made You Su sweat with embarrassment.

He was indeed quite talented in this area, but he was used to making do and didn't notice it was too uncomfortable. Only now, wearing the pants that Qianhua Venerable had custom-made for him, did he realize how liberating and comfortable they felt.

It turned out that when he was stripped naked, Qianhua Venerable had seen his body thoroughly.

"Young Master You needn't feel embarrassed. To create a garment that customers find perfect, this is a necessary process."

Perfect clothes... Is this Qianhua Venerable's goal is?

"You Su understands, but he is simply amazed that Qianhua Venerable could discern various dimensions without even needing a ruler in such a short time."

You Su's praise came from the bottom of his heart, Qianhua Venerable, looking into You Su's silent eyes, finally responded:

"My clothing shop has been open for over a hundred years; this is just the basics. Young Master You needn't envy me. When it comes to making a perfect garment, a discerning eye is the least important skill."

Upon hearing this, You Su sat up straighter, vaguely understanding the unspoken meaning behind Qianhua Venerable's words.

Discernment is what You Su lacks most, yet Qianhua Venerable advises You Su not to envy her, his intention to win her over is obvious.

As You Su was pondering how to reply, Qianhua Venerable leaned back in her chair, crossed her legs, and revealed a pair of exquisite gold-trimmed embroidered shoes:

"Let's get back to the main topic. Is Young Master You the mastermind behind the Bihua Pavilion?"

You Su was taken aback by the question, realizing that from the moment she entered the room, she had been unconsciously led by the nose by the other party in terms of both words and actions.

The reason for this situation was that Qianhua Venerable's "transformation in mid-air" was too shocking, shattering all the mental energy he had mustered before entering.

Still shaken, You Su quickly took a deep breath. Facing this extremely controlling woman, he needed to regain his composure.

"I wouldn't call myself the one in charge; I'm just a partner."

"Young Master You needn't be modest. That big-breasted, brainless woman, Bihua Venerable, couldn't possibly have come up with these methods."

Qianhua Venerable glanced at You Su, who was sitting upright, with an intrigued look in his eyes.

You Su certainly knew about the large breasts; he still vividly remembered that "heart-to-heart" technique. However, he couldn't agree with the claim that the woman was brainless.

"Qianhua Venerable, you flatter me. Bihua Venerable is close to the way of nature, and her temperament and actions are based on the principle of returning to simplicity. It is normal that she is not good at the intricacies of the business world. She cannot be simply described as brainless."

These words amused Qianhua Venerable, who chuckled softly, "Young Master You's knowledge and cultivation are indeed remarkable. You can even express the word 'brainless' in such a refreshing and elegant way. No wonder your writing is so sharp, and you were able to write that story that turned the tide."

You Su was secretly alarmed. He had never signed his story, and apart from the staff of the Bihua Pavilion, no one knew that he had written it.

How did Qianhua Venerable know this? Could there be a traitor among them?

"Qianhua Venerable is probably mistaken; that story Non-Self written by me."

"It seems it was indeed you who wrote it." Qianhua Venerable pushed up his glasses again, his gaze wise as if he could see through everything. "There's no need to doubt. There's no traitor within the Bihua Pavilion; to deal with the Bihua Pavilion, I wouldn't resort to such despicable methods."

Having his thoughts exposed, You Su was somewhat speechless, which was tantamount to acknowledging the matter. He then took the initiative to change the subject:

"Why did Qianhua Venerable invite me here? And where is my senior sister?"

"Young Master You, Wangshu Fairy knows you are coming and is currently bathing and changing." Qianhua Venerable's lips curled slightly, and a cup of fragrant tea flew into You Su's hand on its own. "Before she arrives, we can talk about the matter of the Bihua Pavilion."

"What does Qianhua Venerable wish to discuss?"

You Su took a small sip, appearing calm, but inwardly she was astonished.

Senior Sister possesses an immaculate heart and is a cultivator who has attained the Feathered Realm, so she can naturally remain untainted by worldly dust.

The fact that he had never seen his senior sister bathe since he went up the mountain to become her Mistress also proves this point!

So either Qianhua Venerable is lying, or there's something wrong with Senior Sister!

"Your first encounter with stockings was when Young Master You's junior sisters and senior sisters bought them while passing through Jinhua City. My Qianhua Pavilion has a record of this. This also inspired Bihua Venerable to establish the Bihua Pavilion. Young Master You, do you think these stockings count as plagiarism?"

"It's not plagiarism, it's more like borrowing, because I was inspired by Qianhua Venerable's work."

"Inspiration?" Qianhua Venerable shook his head and continued, "I have carefully compared the craftsmanship of the stockings. Bihua Pavilion and my Qianhua Pavilion are almost identical. Can this be considered as borrowing?"

You Su knew he was somewhat in the wrong, but he had asked the women of Bihua Peak about the craft beforehand. The craft itself wasn't complicated; the difficulty lay in making it thin and delicate. Bihua Pavilion's desire to monopolize it was rather domineering.

"I discovered first that cooked rice is edible, does that mean everyone else can't cook rice? Qianhua Venerable should understand this too."

"What a clever sophistry! I spent years developing this idea, and you've copied it overnight to steal my job. Am I supposed to applaud you for that?"

"Let me give you another example, Qianhua Venerable. The rice you cook is expensive, and many people can't afford it. The rice we cook is cheap, and it fills our stomachs just like yours, so many people can have enough to eat. So we're not trying to take your rice bowl; we're just trying to ensure that people have enough to eat."

You Su spoke these words with a respectful attitude and in a righteous manner.

Qianhua Venerable sneered, unwilling to continue debating with You Su:

"Tell me, what benefits did the Third Elder offer you?"

"There's no benefit to it; I just want to make money by following the Third Elder."

"That's all?"

Qianhua Venerable slightly opened her beautiful eyes, seemingly surprised, but then, remembering Bihua Venerable's aversion to men, she suddenly understood:

"But you should know that if Qianhua Pavilion were to suppress Bihua Pavilion with all its might, Bihua Pavilion would likely also be in grave danger."

You Su looked directly at the noble woman before him, "Qianhua Venerable, please speak frankly."

"Join my Qianhua Pavilion, and I'll give you ten times the money you'd make in the Bihua Pavilion."

Qianhua Venerable crossed his arms over his chest, making him appear even more proud.

She continued to glance at You Su, appearing completely calm and composed.

"This is a large sum of money, and it's much more secure than the money that woman promised you. You can do many things with this ever-growing amount of money..."

The Qianhua Venerable's soft voice seemed to echo in my ears, captivating my mind.

"You Su didn't finish speaking. Money is only part of the reason I helped Bihua Pavilion. The Third Elder is a respected elder of mine, and it's my duty to help her. No matter how much money Qianhua Venerable gives, it can't buy You Su 'You Su kindness."

Faced with someone who used coercion to lure him to the meeting, You Su had no intention of cooperating at all.

"It's clear that the Third Elder values you highly. When she was my friend, she always said that all men in the world should die. But now, she needs a man to help her deal with me. It's laughable."

Qianhua Venerable seemed to be talking to himself, then continued, "You should know that my Qianhua Pavilion doesn't necessarily need you. I'm giving you this opportunity because I greatly appreciate you. Do you really have the confidence to lead Bihua Pavilion to victory over me?"

"This junior never intended to defeat Qianhua Venerable; this junior only wanted to ensure that everyone had enough to eat."

The other party's arrogance made it difficult for You Su to bow her head. Even the Third Elder, by the end of the business opening, changed his purpose from a momentary fit of anger to seeking benefits for all female cultivators in the world.

Qianhua Venerable tapped the table lightly with his jade-like fingers, producing a rhythmic sound. "But your senior sister intends to become the spokesperson for my Qianhua Pavilion in the future. Do you intend to... oppose your senior sister?"

You Su frowned deeply. "Senior sister couldn't possibly have made such a decision. What exactly did you do?"

Qianhua Venerable stood up, looked at the screen behind him with a bewildered expression, and muttered to himself:

"Didn't I tell you? My dream is to create a perfect garment..."

"A woman may own countless clothes in her lifetime, but only one is the most important, and that is..."

"Face!"