Chapter 97

Having Lu You by his side on the journey indeed saved a lot of trouble, even allowing for a fifteen percent discount when buying talismans, which was quite a good deal.

After a quick tour, it only took a little over half an hour. Seeing that there was still plenty of time, Lu You suggested heading to the western part of the town, where he would treat Chu He to a meal.

The western part of the town was the Gold-Draining Hole of Qingling Town, which Chu He had heard about before but never visited. Hearing Lu You's suggestion, he was also interested in making the trip, just to take a look.

As they passed through the Red Makeup Street, Chu He was treated to a feast for his eyes: almost all the people on the street were female cultivators, each one a blooming flower, each with her own beauty.

However, the noisy chatter, like waves, made Chu He's ears uncomfortable, and even the little creature on his shoulder fled into the spirit beast bag for peace and quiet.

After passing through the Red Makeup Street, they arrived at the Forget-Worries Lane, where the famous Yihong Courtyard and other pleasure houses were located.

Qingling Town was predominantly inhabited by independent cultivators, many of whom lived a life of uncertainty, risking their lives to hunt demons. They particularly enjoyed places like pleasure houses, which offered unique pleasures. Therefore, every major town near the Demon Cloud Mountains had such establishments.

The Forget-Worries Lane was filled with pleasant fragrances, and it was not an exaggeration to say it was a kaleidoscope of colors. The architectural style was mostly romantic and ambiguous, but the color contrasts were very obvious.

Previously, on the Red Makeup Street, most of the women were young and innocent. Here, however, the majority were mature and alluring, dressed in very revealing and sexy outfits. Some wore only undergarments and a barely-there light veil, leaning against the railings, their every smile and frown making hearts race and inner fires rise.

Women in the cultivation world generally had good natural conditions, and with deliberate makeup, they were truly eye-catching, hard to look away from. Moreover, in such a place of pleasure, most women practiced seduction techniques, adding even more allure. If one's Dao heart was not strong enough, the suppressed flames hidden in the soul would often ignite here.

Men came and went in a steady stream, none showing the slightest worry, truly living up to the name "Forget-Worries Lane." Cultivators who had not yet reached the Yuandan stage still had emotions and desires, just much less intense than ordinary people. Therefore, it was not surprising that business here was good.

However, at this moment, Lu You winked and hinted with words: this place could also be used to wash away the dust of the journey.

Chu He was somewhat tempted, after all, he was still a novice in this world. Arriving at such a place of pleasure, with so much beauty to see, it was natural for his heart to wander.

Once a man's desires arise, they are like a spark; if not extinguished, they can quickly spread like wildfire.

Suddenly, Chu He's soul became clear, and the principles he had been reflecting on day and night came to mind. He immediately dispelled these improper thoughts, even though it caused him some discomfort.

The Two Instruments True Law suggested that one should not break their virginity before reaching the Yuandan stage. Otherwise, even if they entered the Yuandan stage, their fire attribute true essence would be inferior to that of a virgin, and the gap would widen as their cultivation deepened.

The True Law made it very clear: the foundation of the True Realm was a perfectly round Yuandan. The better the quality of the Yuandan, the higher the chances of breaking the Yuandan to form an infant, and it would also determine the quality of the Yuanying. The three major levels of the True Realm were closely related, and one wrong step could ruin everything.

From the beginning, Chu He had set his mind on immortality and was willing to strive for it tirelessly. He disciplined himself every day, never letting up, and after experiencing several life-and-death situations, his willpower was far beyond that of ordinary people.

Therefore, this insignificant desire was not enough to sway Chu He, and he could easily dispel it.

Seeing his eyes instantly become clear, with all the confusion and haze gone, Lu You secretly admired him.

After passing through the Forget-Worries Lane, they arrived at the food street.

The various restaurants and taverns on the food street in the western part of the town represented the highest level of spiritual food in Qingzhou and were renowned throughout Qingling City.

Lu You mentioned that there were three famous buildings here: the Luo Family Tavern, the Guo Family Workshop, and the Fine Brew Pavilion.

"I have a VIP jade token from the Luo Family, which gives a fifteen percent discount on any meal. How about we go to the Luo Family?" Lu You asked.

"Luo Family? Actually, I want to try the Guo Family today. I've heard that the Guo Family's Jade Green Silkworm is very famous," Chu He immediately disagreed upon hearing the name Luo Family.

The Luo Family, one of the three famous buildings, was undoubtedly the property of the Fourth Young Master. Although he had received many gifts from the other party, Chu He still did not want to deal with them. Especially since the head manager Yuan Fang recognized him, he would definitely be noticed if he went in.

"Sure, I also have a VIP jade token for the Guo Family. By the way, Chu Junior Brother, there's an auction in Qingling Market after the meal. Are you interested in going?" Lu You was very "diligent," even suggesting the next plan.

"Auction? Sure." Chu He had no objections. There was still plenty of time, and it would be good to gain some experience, as he had never seen an auction before.

The Luo Family Tavern was located at the beginning of the street, occupying a vast area, with nine floors, the most magnificent and grand building on the street. The constant flow of customers at its entrance indicated that business was very prosperous.

About two hundred zhang down the street was the Guo Family Workshop. Although it was not simple, compared to the Luo Family Tavern, it still seemed smaller. However, it was elegant and simple, with a style very different from the Luo Family Tavern, which made up for its shortcomings, and its popularity was only slightly less than that of the Luo Family Tavern.

Clearly, the manager was very pleased to see Lu You and personally ran back and forth, taking care of them very well.

This was the treatment that real power disciples of Qingling Mountain received in Qingling Town. Disciples like Lu You, who belonged to Qingyu True Lord, were targets that other forces in Qingling Town wanted to court and show goodwill to.

The Jade Green Silkworm was the exclusive signature dish of the Guo Family Workshop, famous not only in Qingzhou but throughout the Chiyang Domain, earning high praise from cultivators who had tasted it.

Although the Green Silkworm had almost no intelligence, it was a fourth-grade spiritual creature that had long fed on sixth-grade Jade Green leaves, making its body rich in pure wood essence.

If prepared with a secret recipe as a spiritual food, it not only contained beneficial wood essence but also a trace of pure life force, which was very beneficial to the spirit body and spirit essence. Its gentle nourishing effect was particularly valuable, without the fierce nature of elixirs. Even moderate and gentle medicines like the Yuan Cultivation Pill were inferior to it in this regard.

Only after tasting high-quality spiritual food did Chu He realize how shallow his previous understanding of deliciousness had been.

With good things, the little creature naturally got its share. A separate portion was ordered for it, placed on a small table on the side, and a small silk napkin was tied around its neck, making it look like it was having a Western-style meal.

However, it turned out to be a miscalculation. Despite its small belly, a portion of the Jade Green Silkworm, which was two to three times its size, was not enough for it. It was only satisfied after ordering another portion.

Lu You, sitting beside him, was speechless and dumbfounded.

Chu He insisted on paying for the meal, as he had troubled Lu You with the consignment of the magical tool earlier and did not want to be stingy. This naturally added another point in Lu You's favor.