Chapter 41
: My lord, do you really not want to be that ambitious fish crossing the sea? (Please cont
The visitor was Xu Yan from "Wanchunlou".
Li Changsheng was immediately overjoyed. His "Love Flower" seed was about to be cultivated for the second time. He was just worried about where to buy "Joyful Union" spiritual power, and here it was, the person had come to his house.
Busy, beaming with a warm smile, quickly walked over.
"Senior Sister Xu, why didn't you tell me you were coming? I could have gone outside to greet you..."
When Xu Yan saw Li Changsheng, she smiled and said sweetly, "I am born with a life of toil, how dare I accept Li Langjun's greeting?"
As he spoke, he lifted his thin long robe, seemingly explaining but actually showing off:
"I received Mr. Li's letter a few days ago, but coincidentally, I was preparing to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining at that time, so it was delayed..."
"So, as soon as I broke through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, I turned down two good jobs that Granny Liang had arranged for me, and came here specifically to see Young Master Li..."
As he spoke, he wore an expression that said, "I treat you like a close friend."
Regarding what Xu Yan said next.
Li Changsheng didn't believe a word of it. He figured she probably earned more from her other jobs and just happened to come here to sell her "essence" to him.
That's what I was thinking.
On the surface, however, he appeared flattered and hurriedly cupped his hands, saying, "Chang Sheng congratulates Senior Sister Xu. May you soon be promoted to the top courtesan of 'Wan Chun Lou,' entertaining many valiant men and earning a fortune every day."
The language is vulgar.
But Xu Yan loved hearing that. Her pretty face beamed with a smile, and she wrapped her arm around Li Changsheng's, deliberately rubbing her soft spot against him. She brought her cheek close to his and said with a grin:
"Does Young Master Li wish to become that mighty fish crossing the sea? My Qi Refining stage is still in its mid-stage, and I haven't even lost my virginity yet..."
"No spirit stones?... "
Li Changsheng was unlocking the door when he heard this, and feigned surprise.
"You wish..."
Xu Yan disdainfully shook off his arm, rolled her eyes at him, and then, as if remembering something, lightly twirled a strand of hair with her fingertips, her eyes filled with resentment as she said:
"I have good things and think of you, my lord, but you have good things and never think of me, giving them to outsiders..."
Li Changsheng pushed open the door, inviting Xu Yan inside while asking inquiringly, "Hmm? What good stuff is it?...?"
Xu Yan said wistfully, "Spiritual Spring Water..."
That slut Cuilian went back and bragged to her, saying that she had used a few strands of "spiritual power" to exchange for a jar of "spiritual spring water" that hadn't been diluted with water, and that drinking it was like drinking sweet dew, so refreshing and invigorating, which really excited her.
She wasn't envious; no matter how pure the "spiritual spring water" was, it was still just water.
The key difference is that Cuilian's efforts and achievements outshone her.
This is something Xu Yan absolutely cannot tolerate.
In their line of work, reputation is of utmost importance.
If people found out that while both were serving the same customer, the customer gave Cuilian more than she did, and that she was more beautiful and had higher cultivation than Cuilian, what would the customer think?
It's okay if it happens once or twice.
Over time.
Who knows, her newly risen value might plummet, and once it does, she'll have no hope of becoming the top courtesan, and her status in "Wan Chun Lou" will drop drastically.
At that point, people will truly be worth less than dogs.
"My lord..."
Thinking of all this, Xu Yan unconsciously pressed herself against him again, rubbing and rubbing...
Li Changsheng, unaware of Xu Yan's elaborate thoughts, suddenly realized what she was thinking and laughed, "I thought it was something valuable. If Senior Sister Xu wants it, how about we trade it for 'spiritual spring water'?"
"Alright, thank you, sir."
Xu Yan's smile returned, and she glanced around. Only then did she notice "Frog Prodigy" and "Big Smart" who had been following behind her. She was slightly taken aback, then came to her senses, her eyes showing surprise.
She lived in "Sanshanfang Market" for many years.
His vision far surpasses that of the "Five Grains Spirit Village" spirit farmer.
She couldn't discern anything about the "Great Intelligence" atop its head, but the "Frog Prodigy" clearly possessed an extraordinary bloodline.
"When did Li Changsheng acquire such a spirit beast...?"
Considering his identity as a "spiritual plant master," she tightened her grip on his arm even further.
The two entered the house.
Li Changsheng cut to the chase: "Senior Sister Xu, would you be willing to sell your 'Joyful Union' spiritual power? What would the price be?..."
Xu Yan was clearly prepared, and without hesitation replied, "Cui Lian's cultivation is only at the third level of Qi Refining. Her two strands of spiritual energy can be exchanged for a pot of 'Spiritual Spring Water' here, sir..."
After hesitating for a moment, he said:
"I am at the mid-stage of Qi Refining cultivation. How about exchanging a wisp of spiritual energy for a pot?"
Actually, if we really had to move back to the city...
She was unwilling to sell her spiritual power, because unlike "essence blood" which could be accumulated, once spiritual power was gone, it was truly gone.
Li Changsheng glanced at her in surprise. He had thought that Xu Yan, who had broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, would ask for an exorbitant price, but unexpectedly, the price was a bit low. Without hesitation, he immediately nodded and said:
"As Sister Xu would like to say."
Having said that, he placed the wine jar filled with spiritual spring water at his feet on the table, pushed it in front of Xu Yan, and said with a smile:
"There are five liters of spiritual spring water in the wine jar. Senior Sister Xu, just give me two strands of 'Joyful Union' spiritual energy. The remaining one liter of spiritual spring water is a congratulatory gift from Changsheng to Senior Sister Xu for breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining."
"My husband treats me so well..."
Xu Yan's eyes lit up with joy. She gave him a flirtatious wink and, without saying a word, raised her hand and tapped her fingertips. Two streams of pink spiritual energy, like mist and gauze, flowed from her fingertips.
The moment it appeared.
Instantly, a fragrance of peach blossoms filled the air, and the peach-pink spiritual energy twisted and changed, accompanied by a soft, delicate humming, vaguely transforming into two tiny figures with indescribable forms.
"As expected of the 'Joyful Union' spiritual power at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, it's brimming with spiritual energy..."
Seeing this, Li Changsheng was not surprised but delighted. He raised his hand and gently tapped, forcibly taking the two pink figures into his dantian.
Before the "Hehuan" spiritual power could erupt.
The wood elemental energy cluster residing in the dantian surged forward, and after a great deal of effort, it finally suppressed the two streams of "Hehuan" spiritual energy.
Li Changsheng took a quick sip.
It is slightly different from the "Joyful Union" spiritual power of Fellow Daoist Cuilian.
Xu Yan's "Hehuan" spiritual power, in addition to being soft and fragrant, also possesses a supple and alluring strength. The more it is suppressed, the more active and excited the "Hehuan" spiritual power becomes.
Conversely, if you ignore it, it will become weak and powerless.
"It is said that even though they cultivate the same technique, the characteristics of their spiritual power will differ due to their different personalities. It seems that this is indeed true..."
Li Changsheng looked at the "Hehuan Spiritual Power" in his dantian dancing a seductive dance as if in provocation, shook his head inwardly, and came back to his senses.
Looking at Xu Yan, who was sipping the spiritual spring water with a look of enjoyment on her face, he thought for a moment and asked:
"Senior Sister Xu, are you still selling 'essence blood'?"
Xu Yan shook her head slightly and said, "I've been busy with my breakthrough these past few days and haven't accumulated much 'essence blood.' I'll come to see Mr. Li again in a few days..."
He stood up, picked up the wine jar, turned and took a few steps, then suddenly turned back and asked:
"Does Young Master Li really not want to be that ambitious fish crossing the sea?"
"I'm really short of money..."
Li Changsheng patted his sleeve and sighed helplessly.
"It's alright. I'll save my first time for you, my lord, once I break through to the late stage of Qi Refining..."
Xu Yan showed no sign of anger, gave a flirtatious wink, and gracefully carried the wine jar out the door.
"I'll take this to Senior Sister Xu."
Li Changsheng escorted her all the way to the door, watching the graceful figure disappear at the end of the path, before eagerly returning to the courtyard.
The courtyard next door.
The door opened, and a blank face peeked out, gazing at the pink-clad figure disappearing at the end of the mountain path, his eyes filled with doubt and expectation.
"Junior Brother Li, why are you here so quickly today?... "
"Fellow Daoist Cuilian, she..."
Just as I was thinking about it.
He suddenly caught a glimpse of a woman in a light green dress appearing at the intersection.
Li Changsheng was immediately overjoyed. His "Love Flower" seed was about to be cultivated for the second time. He was just worried about where to buy "Joyful Union" spiritual power, and here it was, the person had come to his house.
Busy, beaming with a warm smile, quickly walked over.
"Senior Sister Xu, why didn't you tell me you were coming? I could have gone outside to greet you..."
When Xu Yan saw Li Changsheng, she smiled and said sweetly, "I am born with a life of toil, how dare I accept Li Langjun's greeting?"
As he spoke, he lifted his thin long robe, seemingly explaining but actually showing off:
"I received Mr. Li's letter a few days ago, but coincidentally, I was preparing to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining at that time, so it was delayed..."
"So, as soon as I broke through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, I turned down two good jobs that Granny Liang had arranged for me, and came here specifically to see Young Master Li..."
As he spoke, he wore an expression that said, "I treat you like a close friend."
Regarding what Xu Yan said next.
Li Changsheng didn't believe a word of it. He figured she probably earned more from her other jobs and just happened to come here to sell her "essence" to him.
That's what I was thinking.
On the surface, however, he appeared flattered and hurriedly cupped his hands, saying, "Chang Sheng congratulates Senior Sister Xu. May you soon be promoted to the top courtesan of 'Wan Chun Lou,' entertaining many valiant men and earning a fortune every day."
The language is vulgar.
But Xu Yan loved hearing that. Her pretty face beamed with a smile, and she wrapped her arm around Li Changsheng's, deliberately rubbing her soft spot against him. She brought her cheek close to his and said with a grin:
"Does Young Master Li wish to become that mighty fish crossing the sea? My Qi Refining stage is still in its mid-stage, and I haven't even lost my virginity yet..."
"No spirit stones?... "
Li Changsheng was unlocking the door when he heard this, and feigned surprise.
"You wish..."
Xu Yan disdainfully shook off his arm, rolled her eyes at him, and then, as if remembering something, lightly twirled a strand of hair with her fingertips, her eyes filled with resentment as she said:
"I have good things and think of you, my lord, but you have good things and never think of me, giving them to outsiders..."
Li Changsheng pushed open the door, inviting Xu Yan inside while asking inquiringly, "Hmm? What good stuff is it?...?"
Xu Yan said wistfully, "Spiritual Spring Water..."
That slut Cuilian went back and bragged to her, saying that she had used a few strands of "spiritual power" to exchange for a jar of "spiritual spring water" that hadn't been diluted with water, and that drinking it was like drinking sweet dew, so refreshing and invigorating, which really excited her.
She wasn't envious; no matter how pure the "spiritual spring water" was, it was still just water.
The key difference is that Cuilian's efforts and achievements outshone her.
This is something Xu Yan absolutely cannot tolerate.
In their line of work, reputation is of utmost importance.
If people found out that while both were serving the same customer, the customer gave Cuilian more than she did, and that she was more beautiful and had higher cultivation than Cuilian, what would the customer think?
It's okay if it happens once or twice.
Over time.
Who knows, her newly risen value might plummet, and once it does, she'll have no hope of becoming the top courtesan, and her status in "Wan Chun Lou" will drop drastically.
At that point, people will truly be worth less than dogs.
"My lord..."
Thinking of all this, Xu Yan unconsciously pressed herself against him again, rubbing and rubbing...
Li Changsheng, unaware of Xu Yan's elaborate thoughts, suddenly realized what she was thinking and laughed, "I thought it was something valuable. If Senior Sister Xu wants it, how about we trade it for 'spiritual spring water'?"
"Alright, thank you, sir."
Xu Yan's smile returned, and she glanced around. Only then did she notice "Frog Prodigy" and "Big Smart" who had been following behind her. She was slightly taken aback, then came to her senses, her eyes showing surprise.
She lived in "Sanshanfang Market" for many years.
His vision far surpasses that of the "Five Grains Spirit Village" spirit farmer.
She couldn't discern anything about the "Great Intelligence" atop its head, but the "Frog Prodigy" clearly possessed an extraordinary bloodline.
"When did Li Changsheng acquire such a spirit beast...?"
Considering his identity as a "spiritual plant master," she tightened her grip on his arm even further.
The two entered the house.
Li Changsheng cut to the chase: "Senior Sister Xu, would you be willing to sell your 'Joyful Union' spiritual power? What would the price be?..."
Xu Yan was clearly prepared, and without hesitation replied, "Cui Lian's cultivation is only at the third level of Qi Refining. Her two strands of spiritual energy can be exchanged for a pot of 'Spiritual Spring Water' here, sir..."
After hesitating for a moment, he said:
"I am at the mid-stage of Qi Refining cultivation. How about exchanging a wisp of spiritual energy for a pot?"
Actually, if we really had to move back to the city...
She was unwilling to sell her spiritual power, because unlike "essence blood" which could be accumulated, once spiritual power was gone, it was truly gone.
Li Changsheng glanced at her in surprise. He had thought that Xu Yan, who had broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, would ask for an exorbitant price, but unexpectedly, the price was a bit low. Without hesitation, he immediately nodded and said:
"As Sister Xu would like to say."
Having said that, he placed the wine jar filled with spiritual spring water at his feet on the table, pushed it in front of Xu Yan, and said with a smile:
"There are five liters of spiritual spring water in the wine jar. Senior Sister Xu, just give me two strands of 'Joyful Union' spiritual energy. The remaining one liter of spiritual spring water is a congratulatory gift from Changsheng to Senior Sister Xu for breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining."
"My husband treats me so well..."
Xu Yan's eyes lit up with joy. She gave him a flirtatious wink and, without saying a word, raised her hand and tapped her fingertips. Two streams of pink spiritual energy, like mist and gauze, flowed from her fingertips.
The moment it appeared.
Instantly, a fragrance of peach blossoms filled the air, and the peach-pink spiritual energy twisted and changed, accompanied by a soft, delicate humming, vaguely transforming into two tiny figures with indescribable forms.
"As expected of the 'Joyful Union' spiritual power at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, it's brimming with spiritual energy..."
Seeing this, Li Changsheng was not surprised but delighted. He raised his hand and gently tapped, forcibly taking the two pink figures into his dantian.
Before the "Hehuan" spiritual power could erupt.
The wood elemental energy cluster residing in the dantian surged forward, and after a great deal of effort, it finally suppressed the two streams of "Hehuan" spiritual energy.
Li Changsheng took a quick sip.
It is slightly different from the "Joyful Union" spiritual power of Fellow Daoist Cuilian.
Xu Yan's "Hehuan" spiritual power, in addition to being soft and fragrant, also possesses a supple and alluring strength. The more it is suppressed, the more active and excited the "Hehuan" spiritual power becomes.
Conversely, if you ignore it, it will become weak and powerless.
"It is said that even though they cultivate the same technique, the characteristics of their spiritual power will differ due to their different personalities. It seems that this is indeed true..."
Li Changsheng looked at the "Hehuan Spiritual Power" in his dantian dancing a seductive dance as if in provocation, shook his head inwardly, and came back to his senses.
Looking at Xu Yan, who was sipping the spiritual spring water with a look of enjoyment on her face, he thought for a moment and asked:
"Senior Sister Xu, are you still selling 'essence blood'?"
Xu Yan shook her head slightly and said, "I've been busy with my breakthrough these past few days and haven't accumulated much 'essence blood.' I'll come to see Mr. Li again in a few days..."
He stood up, picked up the wine jar, turned and took a few steps, then suddenly turned back and asked:
"Does Young Master Li really not want to be that ambitious fish crossing the sea?"
"I'm really short of money..."
Li Changsheng patted his sleeve and sighed helplessly.
"It's alright. I'll save my first time for you, my lord, once I break through to the late stage of Qi Refining..."
Xu Yan showed no sign of anger, gave a flirtatious wink, and gracefully carried the wine jar out the door.
"I'll take this to Senior Sister Xu."
Li Changsheng escorted her all the way to the door, watching the graceful figure disappear at the end of the path, before eagerly returning to the courtyard.
The courtyard next door.
The door opened, and a blank face peeked out, gazing at the pink-clad figure disappearing at the end of the mountain path, his eyes filled with doubt and expectation.
"Junior Brother Li, why are you here so quickly today?... "
"Fellow Daoist Cuilian, she..."
Just as I was thinking about it.
He suddenly caught a glimpse of a woman in a light green dress appearing at the intersection.