The daily life of a genius who enjoys gossip and cultivates immortality

Chapter 168 Mahayana Ritual 26

"It's finished so quickly!" Wen Sishu said with delight as she took the pill bottle from Cheng Jiu. "I'll send this pill bottle back to you later. I'm sure my brother won't be stingy with it!"

"It's alright, no rush." ​​Cheng Jiu sat on a chair in his room, not caring about the reward he mentioned. She had made a fortune from this Mahayana ceremony, plus the reward from the auction of the Pregnancy Pill, she was incredibly wealthy now: "However, Master said that the Heavenly Dao controls the Pregnancy Pill very strictly. If I can't get both of these, then there's nothing I can do."

"Don't worry, brother only wants to have a child, and he doesn't really care whether it's a boy or a girl!" Wen Sishu sat on her other side: "Before he left, brother said that because of me, the only daughter under the eldest princess's name will be under brother's care in the future. The child is still young now, but when she grows up, she will only remember brother."

However, Wen Siyan still wanted to have a biological child. After all, when the child grows up, who knows who might whisper in that child's ear and what kind of person that child is?

Cheng Jiu nodded understandingly, looking at the medicine bottle with a gentle gaze and a sense of relief. In fact, she had also been quite conflicted when she was refining it.

Although they talk about the child now for their own benefit, Cheng Jiu would feel guilty if the child were not loved by his parents at birth.

Auctioning the Pregnancy Elixir to those Mahayana Immortal Lords would be quite good, since offspring are rare, and regardless of gender, they are all precious to them, and the treatment they receive after birth would certainly not be bad.

After all, it was Cheng Jiu who sold the Pregnancy Pill. He wanted to be a heartless businessman, but he couldn't bear to do it when he thought about his childhood experiences in this life.

Hearing Wen Sishu's words, her guilt vanished instantly; at least she had found him a decent father.

“That’s good, Senior Brother Wen, I’ll take my leave now.” Cheng Jiu stood up and said goodbye to Wen Sishu.

"So urgent, Junior Sister, won't you stay a moment?"

"No!" Cheng Jiu politely declined the other party's offer to stay: "I have to go to Qingli City! This time, when I was refining the Pregnancy Pill, I felt that my alchemy furnace was still not sturdy enough. I heard that there are Heavenly Thunder Stones at the auction in Qingli City. I want to go and see if I can get some to use for refining."

At least if she encounters a tribulation of lightning again while refining pills in the future, the pill furnace can protect the pills by itself, instead of her, the owner, having to carry the pill furnace around to hide. She can't withstand that either!

"Heavenly Thunder Stone!" Wen Sishu's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "How come I've never heard of it! Junior Sister Xiao Jiu, how much do you need? Why don't I go with you? We can work together, and I won't need much, just a little bit."

Thunderstones are extremely rare and highly sought-after items for weapon crafting. If someone were to obtain such a treasure, they would keep it hidden away, as it is a family heirloom.

Thunderstones are extremely rare, being high-purity crystals formed by a fortuitous encounter during a celestial tribulation.

Not only do those with lightning spiritual roots pursue it, but weapon refiners pursue it even more. The spiritual energy fused with heavenly lightning can advance autonomously under heavenly tribulation. It is important to understand that it is heavenly tribulation.

Wen Sishu felt that his alchemy furnace was very sturdy, but he wanted it to be even more sturdy.

"I don't know!" Cheng Jiu had only heard about it by chance, and he didn't know how big it was either.

"It's alright, let's go together. If it's not enough, I won't compete with you, Junior Sister. It's enough to broaden my horizons." Wen Sishu said excitedly. This was a legendary treasure, even just seeing it from afar would be nice.

"Okay!" Cheng Jiu thought about it and agreed. Although she had taken out all her treasures and even borrowed some money from her master, the Thunder Stone was so popular that she might be short just a little bit of spirit stones.

"Then wait for me!" Wen Sishu ran into the room and came out after a while: "I'm ready, Junior Sister Xiao Jiu, let's go. When we get to Qingli City, we can also send the pill bottle back to the Qiongyun Dynasty on the way."

Cheng Jiu summoned the Little Cloud Beast, whose figure had become even more voluptuous after breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

The two mounted the little cloud beast, and Wen Sishu held Cheng Jiu's hand with a serious expression, saying, "Junior Sister, I am just a weak alchemist, go slower!"

"Don't worry, Yunbao's flight is very stable after breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm. If you're not used to it, I'll have Yuanbao make you a protective shield."

"Then I'll leave it to you!" Wen Sishu said immediately.

A look of disdain flashed in DouDou's eyes at the other guy; she had never seen anyone so cowardly.

A thin protective shield enveloped Wen Sishu.

Looking at the thin protective shield above her head, Wen Sishu felt twice as safe, and the slight anxiety in her heart eased a little.

"Let's go!" Cheng Jiu said as soon as he was settled.

“Let’s go!” Wen Sishu replied with certainty.

On the other side, Yingyue watched the little cloud beast take off and fly away at high speed, her eyes filled with doubt: "Why did Junior Sister Xiao Jiu come to find Junior Brother Wen? No, I have to go and see."

Yingyue arrived at Wensi Academy and found it deserted: "Junior Sister Xiao Jiu and Wensi Academy, what are you doing together?"

"Junior Sister Ying, are you free?" a gentle voice rang out.

"Senior Brother!" Yingyue turned around and asked, "Are you free? Is there anything I can help you with?"

An Qi: "Didn't many powerful figures from the sect come to the Mahayana ceremony this time? The Qingyun Chamber of Commerce at the foot of the mountain is also taking this opportunity to hold an auction, which contains many rare treasures. They are also planning to use this opportunity to enhance the reputation of the Chamber of Commerce. I was thinking, if you have time, could you come with me?"

"Of course! Thank you, senior brother!" Yingyue readily agreed, since she had nothing else to do anyway.

"Then let's go now!" An Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Actually, he originally wanted to ask Junior Brother Wen to go with him, but it seemed that the other party was not there. However, Junior Sister Ying could also go.

Anqi released his contracted beast, a jade-green tortoise. What was striking was that its four legs were wing-like, and its shell was covered with intricate wind patterns.

The Emperor Wind Turtle, and judging from the noble gold on its head, it is clearly the Emperor Wind Turtle King. This kind of turtle only lives in the crevices of time and space, and it is extremely rare to travel between different worlds. It has both wind and space attributes. Not only is its defense powerful, but its combat strength is also quite high. It is a very popular spirit beast, and it is also very rare.

Yingyue jumped onto the tortoise shell. Hmm, it was a bit hard and not easy to sit on. Yingyue thought to herself that it was far inferior to Junior Sister Cheng Jiu's little cloud beast.

Emperor Xunfeng Turtle King slid its short limbs and flew up from the courtyard. A small crack appeared in the air. A bright green light burst from Emperor Xunfeng Turtle King's green beady eyes and it plunged into the crack.

Spatial turbulence passed through two separate points, and the Emperor Xunfeng Turtle King moved very fast in the spatial turbulence. In the blink of an eye, a dazzling yellow star appeared before his eyes, and the Emperor Xunfeng Turtle King plunged out from one end of the space.

"Junior Brother Anqi! Junior Sister Yingyue!"

When Yingyue emerged from the spatial passage, she felt dizzy. A familiar voice reached her ears, and she instinctively looked to the side.

An exceptionally large jade sculpture flies side by side with the Emperor Xunfeng Turtle, and a familiar figure is seen on the jade sculpture.

"Senior Brother, Senior Brother Qin!"

"Senior Brother, Junior Brother Qin!"

Anqi nodded politely to the two of them: "Are you here to attend the auction as well?"

“Yes, the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce is really going all out this time, and they have all the items we want for auction!” Nan Xingze nodded.

“We’re here for the auction too, why don’t we go together?” Anqi extended an invitation.

“Okay!” Nan Xingze nodded.

In the distance, towering city walls stood on the earth. Jade carvings and the Emperor Xunfeng Turtle descended from the side gate. The four of them chatted and laughed as they entered Qingli City through the side gate under the gaze of everyone.

The little cloud beast galloped over from afar, and Wen Sishu, sitting on its back, felt as if his soul was chasing after his body.

After getting off the little cloud beast, Cheng Jiu helped Wen Sishu, whose legs were weak, and asked, "Senior Brother Wen, are you alright?"

"It's alright, let me catch my breath, let me catch my breath!" Then Cheng Jiu saw him, dizzy, hugging the long spear held by the soldier guarding the city gate.

The soldiers guarding the city: "..."

Cheng Jiu: "..."

The two were already very conspicuous, but now they were even more so, especially the people in line, who stared at them as if they were rare treasures.

Cheng Jiu prided himself on having a thick skin, but he still felt a bit embarrassed in this situation.

She exchanged an apologetic look with the elder brother guarding the city, the veins on her arms bulging, and grabbed the frail Wen Sishu, saying, "Senior brother, let's go into the city to rest!"

Wen Sishu yielded to her strength without struggling, and was thus carried into the city.

The soldier holding the gun remained serious, accepting the winks and teasing from his colleagues, as if nothing had happened.

Thinking to himself: "Is that the immortal master of the Guiyuan Sect? He is indeed extraordinary!"

The disciples of Guiyuan Sect: "..."

Upon entering the city, Cheng Jiu felt that Qingli City was even more prosperous than the last time he visited.

Street vendors roamed the streets and alleys, crowds of people thronged the streets, and shops along the street had their doors wide open.

A gentle and elegant woman opened the window, holding fresh flowers in her hands, and replaced the flowers by the window. As if she had seen something, a bright and radiant smile appeared on her lips.

Looking at the senior brother Wen he was carrying, Cheng Jiu decided to find a place to rest first and let senior brother Wen catch his breath.

"Clear Spring Pool!" Cheng Jiu stopped in front of a magnificent pavilion. It had a front building and a back courtyard, and it looked quite nice, like a place for relaxation.

"Please come in, sir!" A beautifully dressed maidservant stepped forward and warmly led the way as soon as she entered the pavilion.

Is there a place to rest here?

"Yes, yes! At Clear Spring Pool, you can have anything you want, Miss. It seems this is your first time at Clear Spring Pool, Miss! Let me take you to register first!" The maid's tone was enthusiastic.

She spent five top-grade spirit stones to register, and the other party gave her a jade token with the number "Heaven Number Five" written on it.

"The Clear Spring Pool has six levels; it's up to you, Miss, whichever you prefer!" The maid who led the way smiled even more broadly after the young lady registered. Aside from the commission she'd received this time, she would be in charge of serving this customer in the future, and she'd also receive a commission if the customer made any purchases. The maid's smile grew even wider.

Upon entering the Clear Spring Pool, Wen Sishu stopped letting Cheng Jiu carry him. This place was a well-known entertainment and leisure spot in the city. If he ran into an acquaintance and saw him being carried by his junior sister Cheng Jiu, wouldn't he lose face?

"This bottom floor is the gambling den. If customers want to gamble big or spend money for fun, they can go in and enjoy themselves."

“It’s a casino! Junior Sister Jiu, you can’t go! If Master finds out, he’ll probably beat me to death!” Wen Sishu explained from the side.

The maid's smile froze: "Please don't misunderstand, sir. This is a proper occasion! And the activities inside are all legitimate."

"I didn't misunderstand. It's just that my junior sister is young and inexperienced. It's best if she doesn't go to places like this!" Wen Sishu blinked. He didn't suspect anything, so why was he making such a fuss?

The maid choked on her words, took a deep breath, and continued, "The second floor is the hot spring resort. In addition to the hot springs, there are also special beauty and skincare facilities. Every lady and young lady in the city comes here."

As she spoke, she opened the second floor, and a misty, damp air rushed out. It consisted of individual rooms, and one could faintly hear a woman's giggles: "This place is exclusively for female guests, so please rest assured, Miss, the security measures here are excellent."

"No, let's go upstairs!" Cheng Jiu wasn't interested in the hot springs.

"The third floor is the men's bath. Would you like to experience it, young master?" the maid asked Wen Sishu.

"I don't want it either!" Wen Sishu shook her head.

"The fourth floor is a teahouse for relaxation. We have specially hired Master He, a famous storyteller in the city. You can drink tea, drink wine, or chat. Even if it's the latest story, you'll be the first to hear it here. Every day, the seats are in high demand. It's quite a coincidence that you've come, young master and young lady. Seat number six is ​​just available."

"What about five-story and six-story buildings?"

"The fifth floor is the dining hall, where we have invited Master Qiu Ming, an eighth-grade spiritual food master. As for the sixth floor, it is a rest area, where guests often have private rooms to stay overnight."

Besides the main building, there are also some recreational areas in the backyard, including the latest chess and card games, as well as exciting animal fighting games. Ladies and gentlemen are welcome to place bets inside the building. In addition, renowned musicians regularly perform at the Clear Spring Pond.

"Let's rest at the teahouse for a bit first!"

Cheng Jiu and Wen Sishu chose to rest at the teahouse. Since it was so popular, they believed that the place must have some tricks up its sleeve.

This floor is quite large, with the most prominent feature in the center being the stage, which occupies two-thirds of the space. It consists of two floors.

The storyteller on stage spoke with great enthusiasm, gesturing wildly, while the audience cheered and responded continuously, showering the stage with gifts like water.

Table number six is ​​located at a corner of the second-floor corridor pillars.

Wen Sishu felt alive again only after sitting down in the chair.

The maids stood respectfully beside the two, neither too close nor too far, so as not to disturb them. But they could come and help immediately if anything happened.

Wen Sishu picked up the menu on the table, ordered a pot of Grade 8 spiritual tea, some various tea snacks, and finally spent five top-grade spirit stones to exchange for a special gift.

The movements were so fluid and graceful that Cheng Jiu was completely stunned.

Soon all the food was served, and Wen Sishu waved to the maid beside him, "You don't need to serve me here."

The maidservant obediently withdrew: "Young master, if the young lady needs anything, she can simply pull down Cai Sui beside her, and Ru Hui will come to serve her at any time."

It turns out the maid's name was Ru Hui, and she was quite unremarkable! Cheng Jiu had thought a place like this would have a name like a flower or a plant.

However, the storyteller at Qingquanchi Teahouse, which is quite popular, must have some skill.

Today we're talking about a recently popular novel in the cultivation world. "The Legend of Thunder and Lightning" is also a rebirth story in the cultivation genre. It mainly tells the story of a seemingly useless person who dies during a training exercise in his previous life, only to be reborn as a genius with a lightning spiritual root. He experiences a series of hardships, learns from famous masters, and faces setbacks. Fortunately, he doesn't build a harem, and judging from the expressions of those present, a male protagonist without a romantic pairing clearly appeals to them.

Including Wensi Book! The other party followed the storyteller's dramatic rise and fall, his emotions ebb and flow, and the large batch of colorful silks and copper coins that he had originally purchased for five top-grade spirit coins were continuously thrown down like fireworks.

They'll even give away a big gift when the story gets really exciting!

Cheng Jiu's emotions were also drawn in.

It's no wonder that cultivation novels are so popular; after all, with so little entertainment available, novels have certainly satisfied the spiritual needs of many people.

Looking at the gifts as beautiful as water, Cheng Jiu thought that if she weren't relatively wealthy, she would be envious. This gift alone would surely have cost at least a thousand top-grade spirit stones!

Even faster than snatching spirit stones, the pastries and tea on the table were all gone, and a new serving was brought out.

It's no wonder that a teahouse occupies the entire floor in a place like this.

Besides storytelling, there were also plays performed by famous actors.

Cheng Jiu, a famous performer in the cultivation world, found the story quite amusing.

Sipping tea, enjoying delicious pastries, and listening to some music—life is simply wonderful!