Inside Aaron's cave abode.
Qian Fu'er and Shen Zui were both present. The three gathered together, drinking Shen Zui's newly brewed "Jade Green Wine" while discussing cultivation experiences, sights and happenings from the market, and the like.
Lin Yuanping stood nearby with a wine jug in hand, waiting on them, still looking somewhat dazed.
A few days earlier, Qingshan Wanderer and White Crane Fairy had suddenly left without saying goodbye. Their planned treasure hunt was naturally called off, leaving him deeply puzzled and disappointed.
At that moment, Qian Fu'er took a sip of Jade Green Wine, a blissful expression spreading across his face. "Fellow Daoist Shen's skill at brewing wine grows ever more profound..."
"A trifling craft, not worth mentioning." Shen Zui was quite open-minded. After playing a tune on his jade flute to liven things up, he turned to another matter. "Recently, rumors have suddenly begun spreading through the market—that the female cultivators of Myriad Arts Pavilion all came from rogue cultivator backgrounds, and have committed quite a few deeds of murder and plunder. Quite a number of fellow Daoists have fallen beneath their fragrant skirts. Is it true?"
Recently, people of varying appearances and cultivation levels had suddenly begun spreading word throughout the market.
With Myriad Arts Pavilion having lost its leader and fallen into chaos, unable to retaliate, the accusations had practically been confirmed.
Naturally, Aaron had spread those rumors.
He would neither spare the enemy's leader nor forget to cooperate with the reports and righteous cause, forcing the Three Mountains Association to take the initiative in purging the Enchantress Bandits.
"To be honest, I've met Shopkeeper You a few times myself. She truly was a stunning beauty—who could have imagined it..."
Shen Zui gave a bitter smile. "I once thought cultivators simply cultivated quietly in deep