Borrowing the Tiger's Might: Southern Abyss City and Gifts to Liven Things Up
In the Southern Wasteland the Crimson Falling Rosy Clouds Sect Crimson Profound World, a magnificent city called "Southern Abyss City" rose from the ground.
This city was hundreds of times more prosperous than the previous border town. The city walls soared into the clouds, engraved with dense defensive formations, and faintly emitted a chilling spiritual energy fluctuation. Inside the city, there were magnificent palaces and pavilions, and cultivators were everywhere. Not only were there disciples of eighth-grade sects active here, but one could also occasionally see a few outstanding disciples of seventh-grade major sects.
"Whoosh!"
A sword light descended several miles Southern Abyss City.
Dongfang Yueming, dressed in an extremely eye-catching moon-white robe from the Shangyin Academy, with a silver moon jade token representing his status hanging at his waist, and accompanied by Hong Gui and Baihu, walked unhurriedly toward the city gate.
"Halt! Entry requires payment..."
Just as one of the guards at the True Power Realm was about to step forward to question him and collect the fee, the city was about to be attacked.
But when he saw the dazzling silver crescent moon emblem on Dongfang Yueming's chest, he froze on the spot as if he had been electrocuted!
"The... the master of the Shangyin Academy?!"
The guard was so frightened that he stammered, his legs went weak, and he actually knelt down on one knee.
The surrounding rogue cultivators and other martial artists entering the city gasped upon hearing the words "Shangyin Academy," retreating to the sides like a tide to make way for an extremely wide passage. Everyone's Central Capital were filled with awe and fervor.
"Please forgive me, sir! I was blind! Please come in, sir!"
The guard captain scrambled forward to greet them, bowing and scraping obsequiously as he led the way, not daring to utter a single word about the city entrance fee.
"Um."
Dongfang Yueming perfectly captured the arrogance and haughtiness of a disciple from a prestigious sect. He snorted coldly, not even glancing at the guards, and swaggered into Southern Abyss City with the two women.
Hong Gui and Baihu followed behind, watching as the usually aloof True Power Realm, and even Sea of Consciousness Realm and Spirit Platform Realm cultivators around them trembled like Rat before a cat. They secretly marveled at the power of this "tiger skin".
"This identity is really useful," Hong Gui whispered to Dongfang Yueming, her tone tinged with excitement.
"It is quite convenient." Dongfang Yueming smiled slightly.
The three of them went straight to the most luxurious and spiritually rich restaurant in Southern Abyss City, called "Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion".
Upon entering, the manager of the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, a fat man in the Early Golden Core Realm with a large belly, immediately recognized Dongfang Yueming's identity.
"Oh my! Distinguished guests have arrived! This truly brings honor to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion!"
The portly shopkeeper abandoned the several eighth-rank sect elders he was receiving and rolled over like a ball of flesh, fawningly ushering Dongfang Yueming and his companions to the top-floor "Heavenly No. 1" luxury suite, which was usually reserved for VIPs.
"Sir, this suite is equipped with a spirit-gathering array, and the spiritual tea and fruits are all top-grade from the Southern Wasteland Wilderness. Please rest here, all expenses are waived! If you need anything, just let me know!" The plump shopkeeper made the arrangements with great courtesy before respectfully leaving.
Close the door.
The portly shopkeeper wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, a shrewd glint in his eyes.
"Outer disciples of the Shangyin Academy have suddenly appeared in Southern Abyss City? This is a golden opportunity to make friends!"
The portly shopkeeper immediately summoned a trusted employee, "Go! Find out right now what this Lord Zhao were back at the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect! We must cater to his tastes and make him feel comfortable, then our Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion can do whatever it wants in the Southern Wasteland!"
In less than half an hour.
The trusted henchman rushed back and reported in a low voice, "Manager, I've found out. News from the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect says that this Lord Zhao... is extremely lecherous! He openly expressed his desire for female disciples to serve him in bed when he was with the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect."
"Lustful? That's easy to deal with!"
The fat shopkeeper's eyes lit up. Southern Abyss City had plenty of things, but it had plenty of beautiful female cultivators!
"However..." The waiter hesitated, glancing towards the direction of Room Number One, "This Lord Zhao is already accompanied by two exquisitely beautiful women. Judging from their looks, the ordinary beauties in our Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion probably wouldn't catch Lord Zhao's eye. Sending them in might just anger those two fairies, which would be counterproductive."
"This..."
The portly shopkeeper stroked his chin. Indeed, the beauty and demeanor of his two female companions were simply unparalleled in his life. With such stunning beauties by his side, he wouldn't dare offer any ordinary woman.
"Since giving women as gifts is not an option..."
The fat shopkeeper's mind raced. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh and revealed an extremely lewd smile.
"Hehe, I've got it!"
"Go! Bring me that treasured sandalwood box! Since he already has a top-notch female companion, let's give him some exquisite items to add 'fun' to the relationship!"
Inside Room Number One (Top Tier).
Dongfang Yueming sat on the large, soft jade bed, feeling the rich spiritual energy in the room, and nodded in satisfaction.
"This place is good; it's suitable for closed-door training and simulation."
He glanced at Hong Gui and Baihu, who were curiously looking around the room, and said, "Wait until tonight..."
Before he could finish speaking...
"Knock knock knock."
There was a gentle knock on the door.
"Lord Zhao, I am a maid from the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion. The manager ordered me to bring you some things to help you pass the time." A sweet, soft voice came from outside the door.
"Go in." Dongfang Yueming said calmly.
The door was pushed open, and two scantily clad, alluring maids entered, heads bowed, carrying a delicate sandalwood tray in their hands.
A piece of red silk covered the tray.
"My lord, this is a small token of the shopkeeper's appreciation. I hope you and the two fairies have a wonderful time tonight." The maidservant gently placed the tray on the table, her face flushed, and respectfully withdrew.
"What's this fat guy up to?" Hong Gui walked forward curiously and lifted the red silk.
The next second.
When you can see what's on the tray.
"Ah!"
Hong Gui gasped in surprise, a deep blush instantly spreading across her usually alluring and bold face, even turning her neck bright red!
The usually aloof Baihu, who had been standing to the side, turned away abruptly after just one glance, biting her red lips tightly and trembling all over!
"This... this manager of the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, how could he be so shameless?!" Baihu's voice trembled.
Dongfang Yueming raised an eyebrow and stepped forward.
On the sandalwood tray, several sets of clothes made of precious, translucent silkworm silk and Ferocious Beast fur were neatly arranged...
Exaggerated, revealing, and even adorned with all sorts of bizarre accessories!
Some had fluffy fox tails and animal ears; some had lace cutouts in the middle; and there were even a few bottles of "Hehuan Water" that smelled sweet and cloying and were clearly not legitimate elixirs!
"..."
Looking at these things, Dongfang Yueming was speechless.
This chubby shopkeeper really knows how to "cater to someone's tastes" to the extreme.
"Cough..."
Dongfang Yueming coughed lightly, and looking at the humiliated and indignant Hong Gui and Baihu, a playful and wicked smile appeared on his lips.
"Since it's someone's kind intention, we can't let them down, can we?"
He picked up the outfit with the fox tail and handed it to Hong Gui, then picked up the revealing white gauze dress and walked over to Baihu, who was so embarrassed he wanted to disappear into the ground.
"I'm now that 'lecherous' Senior Brother Zhao from the Shangyin Academy."
Dongfang Yueming lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of domineering command, yet his eyes burned with an irresistible intensity.
"To avoid arousing suspicion and to stay true to my public image..."
"Tonight, I'm sorry to trouble you two junior sisters to change into these clothes... so you can cooperate with your senior brother in putting on a show."
Inside Room Number One, the air became extremely thick and ambiguous because of these unexpected "entertainment items."
Looking at the set of white gauze that Dongfang Yueming handed over—a piece of fabric so little it could be described as just a few strips of cloth pieced together— Baihu's cold and beautiful face flushed crimson, almost to the point of bleeding.
You... you're shameless!
Baihu gritted her teeth, trembling all over. She, a dignified Moon Grade Night Watchers of the Great Xia Dynasty, always pure and immaculate, how could she possibly wear such indecent clothes?!
"I'm thinking about the bigger picture. If our identities are exposed and we attract the pursuit of the Shangyin Academy, we'll all die together," Dongfang Yueming said in a serious tone, but his eyes roamed brazenly over Baihu's slender and toned figure.
"I..." Baihu was speechless, choked by his words. Reason told her that Dongfang Yueming was making excuses and taking advantage of the situation, but she couldn't refute this high-sounding "persona" reason.
Moreover, when he thought of the soul-shaking bliss he experienced during their dual cultivation last night, and the allure of his rapidly increasing cultivation level, the slight resistance deep in the Baihu's eyes had already begun to waver.
"Snort!"
Baihu snatched the white gauze dress, turned around in shame and indignation, bit her red lips, walked into the inner room, and slammed the door shut.