After leaving the Great Marsh Chamber of Commerce, Lu Qingshan strolled around the streets for a long time and visited several small shops.
Those shops were far smaller than the Great Marsh Chamber of Commerce, and they had very few True God Level materials to offer, most of which were duplicates, with almost no new discoveries.
Lu Qingshan had over 200,000 Chaos Stone, but he couldn't buy what he wanted at all.
" Great Marsh Island is still too small!"
He walked around and left the area, standing on the street corner, his gaze passing through the bustling crowd and landing on the exquisite pavilion built between white wood and green vines on the west side of the island.
Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion not only sells intelligence, but also takes on commissions.
Lu Qingshan arrived at the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion again. The maid at the door recognized him and led him upstairs without asking any questions.
The woman wearing the black veil reappeared. She seemed to have finished her work and was more casual than the last time she was seen. She leaned against the window, holding a glass of purple juice in her hand.
"Guest, were you satisfied with the intelligence from last time?" the woman asked.
"The intelligence is good." Lu Qingshan sat down opposite him. "I'm here today to discuss another business deal with the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion."
"Business?"
"I need to acquire a batch of True God Level biological materials, as well as high-level exotic items, in considerable quantities and varieties. Since Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion deals in intelligence and commissioned business, it must know quite a few hunters and tribes. I would like to ask you to help me acquire some materials, ores, and Wonder from True God Level beasts. As long as the quality is up to standard, the type is not limited." He casually placed a storage bag on the table, its opening open, and the light of the neatly stacked Chaos Stone inside could be faintly seen.
"Here are 100,000 Chaos Stone as a deposit. The remaining balance will be settled based on the quantity acquired. If you perform well, we can have a long-term partnership in the future."
Mo Yu's gaze fell on the storage bag, paused slightly, and did not immediately respond.
While 100,000 Chaos Stone may not seem like an astronomical sum at the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, as a deposit for a long-term acquisition, it is enough to demonstrate the customer's sincerity.
She paused for a moment, assessing the risks and rewards of the deal, before slowly speaking, "An acquisition of this scale is not unprecedented at the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion. We can accept this commission, but we need to agree on a few conditions."
"Go ahead and say it."
Lu Qingshan also wanted to know what the other party's conditions were.
Mo Yu's lips parted slightly, her tone gentle. "Firstly, you will pay for the materials you purchase; Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion will not advance the funds and will take a 10% commission. Secondly, we will regularly inform our clients about the types and grades of the materials purchased, and we can give priority to purchasing specific categories if needed. Thirdly, this deposit will be deposited into the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion's account and will not be refunded regardless of whether the cooperation continues."
After listening to her explanation, Lu Qingshan realized there was no trick to it, so he simply nodded and said, "Okay. We'll do it your way."
Mo Yu smiled slightly, stood up and walked to the table on the side, took out a scroll of animal hide, and quickly wrote down the contents of the agreement.
After doing all this, she revealed a gentle smile and returned to her seat, "Tonight, Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion will have a performance by a courtesan. Such opportunities are rare, so guests might as well stay and listen."
"A courtesan performing?" Lu Qingshan was somewhat surprised. "This is a specialty of the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion. Every so often, they invite a woman skilled in music to take the stage and play only one piece. Some guests who have heard it say they've grasped new secret techniques, some say they've broken through mental barriers, and others simply find it beautiful. As for what one actually hears, it varies from person to person."
Mo Yu explained.
Lu Qingshan didn't rush to answer, his gaze lingering for a moment on the half-open carved wooden window on the second floor.
How much does it cost to attend a show?
He asked.
"Only three hundred Chaos Stone are needed."
Mo Yu said with a smile.
Lu Qingshan nodded, took out three hundred Chaos Stone and placed them on the table. "Then let's listen."
Three hundred Chaos Stone may not seem like a large sum, but considering how hard Shi Ling and his companions worked to earn them, this amount is definitely worth a fortune.
Lu Qingshan was also curious about the effect of this courtesan's performance, wondering what made it so valuable.
He followed Mo Yu through a winding corridor and arrived at a large hall overlooking the sea.
The hall wasn't large, with windows on all four sides offering views of the Starlight floating on the sea and the sparse lights on the island. A dozen or so guests were already seated inside, most at the True God Level, with a few Master of Laws among them. Everyone waited quietly, occasionally exchanging a few words in hushed tones.
In front of the hall was a slightly raised wooden platform, on which sat an ancient zither. The zither's body shimmered with a pale blue luster, and occasionally, fine, intricate Law Secret Patterns would flash by.
After waiting for a while, a woman wearing a light blue dress walked out from the side door.
"Musician Qing'er is out!"
Someone said in a low voice.
"I never expected that the courtesan's performance would be by musician Qing'er. The ticket was definitely worth it."
"I heard that a Master of Laws once heard Qing'er's performance and his will directly broke through to the True God Level. I wonder if it's true or not?"
"Of course it's true. So many people saw it with their own eyes, how could it be false? Among all the contracted musicians at the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, Miss Qing'er is definitely the most knowledgeable in music theory."
The whispers around him, though faint, were not hidden from Lu Qingshan's ears.
He looked at the woman in the elegant blue dress and veil, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes. It seemed his luck was pretty good...
This musician seems to be somewhat famous.
"Distinguished guests, today's courtesan banquet will be performed by me, Qing'er." The woman in the long blue dress walked onto the stage, bowed slightly, then sat down with her zither. Without any further movements, she began to gently pluck the strings with her fingertips.
The music was like the first sea breeze rising from a calm sea, sometimes light and sometimes cheerful, with an indescribable rhythm that seemed to draw the entire hall into a beautiful painting.
Lu Qingshan sat by the window, listening to the performance. He put down his wine glass and closed his eyes slightly.
To him, the music was not merely a melody, but rather a manifestation of some kind of rule. The notes subtly tested his will time and again, touching the depths of his soul without his awareness. If he did not consciously resist, he would be drawn in by the ebb and flow of the music, into a carefully crafted illusion.
Music theory...
True music theory is what touches the soul and stirs the will.
Lu Qingshan hadn't expected that there was a musician's lineage in the Jin World... This kind of lineage wasn't very practical, not as good as weapon crafting or cooking... It was considered a rather niche skill.
Even within the Duan Donghe Inheritance, the transmission of music theory is extremely rare, clearly indicating that the Duan Donghe Lineage does not hold this kind of transmission in high regard.
The performance was indeed excellent and very captivating; the entire hall fell silent, and the previous chatter disappeared.
Everyone was immersed in the music, enjoying this rare moment of joy.
But for Lu Qingshan, it wasn't so simple to appreciate the wonderful experience.
The main reason was that his willpower was too strong, reaching the level of Void True God, while the limit that this zither music could influence was only at the True God Level. Even if Lu Qingshan did not deliberately resist, this zither music could not have any effect on him.
Suddenly, Lu Qingshan seemed to have thought of something, and narrowed his eyes slightly.
The ethereal sound of the zither filled his ears, and Lu Qingshan not only immersed himself in it but also quietly activated a secret technique from the Duan Donghe Inheritance.
The Six Desires Heart-Tempering Technique.
This secret technique is divided into several volumes, but Lu Qingshan can only see the first volume. He needs to reach the True God Level in terms of willpower to begin cultivating it, and he now meets that requirement.
With Lu Qingshan's comprehension and the blessing of his Eye of Wisdom, cultivation was naturally simple, and he had already grasped the basics in just a short time. After grasping the basics, he also gained many new understandings of this secret technique.
This secret method emphasizes tempering one's will through sensory stimulation, entering the path through emotion and refining the mind through desire. Originally intended to assist in the cultivation of willpower, it is now being practiced in harmony with the rhythm of the zither music, which is quite fitting.
This feeling was similar to when Lu Qingshan used the Reincarnation Illusion Realm in his early days to temper his will, allowing him to immerse himself completely in it.
In this state,
The music was like a silken net, layer upon layer covering the depths of his consciousness, wandering back and forth in those tiny gaps, trying to find the deepest flaws in his heart.
The power of the Six Desires Heart-Tempering Technique quietly transformed these trials into nourishment. Each pluck stirred a slight tremor at the edge of his will, amplifying the power of the music in Lu Qingshan by more than a hundredfold.
After a long while, the music ended, and the lingering sound slowly faded away. The hall was quiet for a moment before soft murmurs of admiration began to rise.
Lu Qingshan slowly opened his eyes, a look of reminiscence still flashing in them. He could clearly feel that under the influence of the Six Desires Heart-Tempering Technique, his will had become more condensed. Although the improvement was slight, it was already quite exaggerated compared to the willpower foundation of Void True God Level.
Lu Qingshan still remembered the conditions for recognizing the Universe Boat as its master: Infinite Divine Body or the will of Eternal True God Level. He had previously felt that this was too difficult, but now it seemed that he had a chance of meeting both conditions...
"This Jin World is truly a treasure trove; we've discovered yet another delightful surprise."
Although Lu Qingshan did not follow the conventional path of joining the army and participating in various missions like Luo Feng, he was still able to discover surprises everywhere by experiencing this God King's microcosm from a different perspective.
The woman, Mo Yu, who brought Lu Qingshan here, did not leave after the performance began. Instead of fully immersing herself in the music, she kept observing Lu Qingshan.
Seeing how completely absorbed he was while listening to the music, and how his face still held a look of nostalgia after the performance, as if he had truly been moved by the sound, I thought to myself, "This guest may be powerful, but his willpower isn't particularly high either. He's probably only at the level of an ordinary True God. However, for top geniuses of major powers, willpower is the most difficult to improve and requires the most training, so this is quite normal..."
She was unaware that Lu Qingshan wasn't lacking in willpower, but rather that he had deliberately lowered his resistance, amplifying the effect of the performance.
Lu Qingshan slowly stood up.
He walked towards the door.
As he passed by Mo Yu, he said, "Post the mission as soon as possible. If anyone wants to trade, contact me. Also..."
He glanced back at the departing figure in the long blue dress and said, "Next time there's a performance by the musician Qing'er, send me a message." "Understood," Mo Yu nodded.
Lu Qingshan said no more and turned to leave Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.