Six months later, in Qingyunfang, in an unnamed courtyard.
Bai Cang slumped unceremoniously in the recliner, while Xiao Nie and Xiao Shuang massaged his shoulders and legs, their expressions showing obvious enjoyment.
"I knew Lao Han was unreliable, but I didn't expect him to be this unreliable."
As the eight hundredth complaint rang out, both Xiao Nie and Xiao Shuang couldn't help but smile.
In the past six months, Bai Cang has complained and criticized Han Qinhu behind his back countless times.
Their ears were practically calloused from hearing it so much.
However, during these six months, Bai Cang did not just complain; he did not give up any of his cultivation practices.
However, his cultivation has not progressed much. To date, he has only reached the level of 230 acupoints, and it took him half a year to open 14 profound acupoints.
It's not fair to say we've stagnated, but rather that progress has been slow.
In stark contrast, Xiao Shuang and Xiao Nie, blessed by the "Divine Command" talent, became increasingly intelligent.
Now, the two women are almost indistinguishable from ordinary people.
The most direct manifestation of this is that in the past, when they competed for favor, they would directly use their claws and knives, and they would swing their arms wildly whenever they got into a fight.
Now they're even resorting to manipulative tactics and starting to play "palace intrigue."
Just then, Xiao Shuang brought over a cup of tea and said in a slightly coquettish voice, "Master, please have some tea."
Bai Cang took a look and couldn't help but marvel, "Xiao Shuang's tea ceremony skills are getting better and better."
This wasn't him being sarcastic; Xiaoshuang's tea-brewing skills were indeed improving day by day.
The finest "Silver Mist Purple Hair" tea, paired with spring water from Liuxia Cave in Yujing Mountain, is perfectly complemented by Xiaoshuang's skillful blending.
Not only is it full of inspiration, but it also exudes a wonderful aroma. The tea leaves inside are clustered and floating like silver dragons, with purple mist rising and swirling like immortals. It is truly the best of the best.
If you only look at its appearance, calling it "divine tea" wouldn't be an exaggeration.
"Excellent tea! Excellent craftsmanship!"
Bai Cang took a small sip and immediately felt the fragrance linger on his lips and teeth.
It has a refreshing and crisp taste, yet it is also quite strangely refreshing.
It doesn't taste like freshly brewed hot tea at all; instead, it has a flavor reminiscent of a chilled spring drink.
It can be said that apart from being expensive, it has no flaws.
This small cup of "Silver Mist" is worth tens of thousands of spirit pearls.
This is because this top-grade spiritual tea is sold by the "piece," and each piece costs thousands of spiritual pearls.
However, Bai Cang didn't even blink: Riding a bicycle to a bar, I should save money where I can and spend money where I can. I've worked so hard to cultivate for so many years, can't I enjoy myself?
Cultivation is for longevity, and longevity is for freedom.
What is true freedom? Wealth, women, wine, and sensual pleasures!
"Sir, please drink this."
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Nie summoned a large wine jar, which was then engulfed by a howling gust of wind. The amber-colored wine inside wafted out with a rich aroma.
"I'll dance to entertain you!"
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Nie had already begun to dance gracefully.
The cacophony of demonic wails that once pierced the ears now sounded like heavenly music and the gentle moonlight.
She had turned a perfectly good killing technique into something that was just for "entertainment".
This is the biggest difference between Xiao Nie and Xiao Shuang: Xiao Shuang plays the "refined" game, focusing on the "fragrant tea", while Xiao Nie is passionate and uninhibited, highlighting his straightforwardness.
Bai Cang always complained about his lack of vital essence, so she did her best to "replenish" him. If it wasn't enough, she would replenish it, and if it still wasn't enough, she would replenish it even more. No problem.
"Alright, keep the music playing and keep dancing!"
Bai Cang laughed heartily, picked up the large wine jar, and began to chug it down in a frenzy.
A moment later, Bai Cang, who had downed most of a jar of "Nourishing Life Wine", reached out and conjured a three-foot-long green sword that seemed to be real. Accompanied by Xiao Nie's "Heavenly Melody Dance", he displayed a "youthful madness" and performed an arrogant sword dance.
"With sword in hand, I've already gone mad in the mortal world; with wine, I can easily ascend to the heavens."
They roam among the stars, playing with the sun and moon; drunk, they lie on the clouds, laughing at the world below.
"Riding the wind on my sword, I vanquish demons across the land. With wine, I revel in carefree joy; without wine, I am still mad."
"One drink empties rivers, another swallows the sun and moon; a thousand cups cannot make me drunk, for I am the Immortal of Wine and Sword."
"He drank hundreds of cups of fine wine, and in his drunken state, he brandished his long sword, pointing it into the void."
His heels treaded over the stars, and with a long roar, the heavens and earth turned red.
Amidst the laughter, Bai Cang's sword dance grew increasingly frenzied, yet his eyes became ever clearer, as various thoughts flowed through his mind.
In the past six months, he hasn't had a moment's rest.
Besides his own cultivation and the training of Xiao Shuang and Xiao Nie, he has also become thoroughly familiar with the entire Dragon Palace Sea City.
In particular, they already knew everything about Wanxiang Tower's every move, as well as the background and movements of the thirteenth prince, and had formulated countless plans.
It's just that without the backing of a powerful figure, they can't cause trouble on their own.
After all, Yunguang Island is also the Daoist temple of Tianhe Zhenjun.
How could his "filial piety that moved Heaven" and "filial piety that caused a great uproar" cause trouble without permission?
In short: everything is ready except for Lao Deng.
But why is it that Han Laodeng is so disappointing?
"boom!"
Just then, Xiaoze Golden Sword suddenly pierced through the air and hovered uncertainly outside the "True Monarch Forbidden Law".
Bai Cang gestured, and the Xiaoze Golden Sword instantly appeared in his hand. Han Qinhu's voice rang out from within it, "Three days later, in front of Tianzhu Peak!"
Tianzhu Peak is the core of Yunguang Island and the location of Tianhe Temple, the Daoist temple of Tianhe Zhenjun.
"Having been in Longgonghai City for more than half a year, is Old Han finally going to be reliable for once?"
A sharp glint flashed in Bai Cang's eyes, and a variety of thoughts raced through his mind.
Many plans were running through his mind, and he had prepared corresponding contingency plans for various different situations.
Three days later, Bai Cang bathed, changed clothes, cleansed himself, and burned incense before taking stock of the carefully prepared gifts several times and leisurely walking towards Tianzhu Peak.
He has adjusted the recipe for "Nourishing Essence Wine" many times, and now it has finally reached the point of "perfection". The quantity is as high as eight hundred jars, and the cost of various items alone is as high as eight million spirit pearls. It can be said that he is full of sincerity and painstaking efforts.
Even if it were an ancient azure dragon, these eight hundred jars of "Nourishing Essence Wine" would make it bleed from the nose. He refused to believe that he couldn't defeat the Heavenly River True Lord.
If Tianhe Zhenjun is good, then Lilong Zhenjun is good too. If you are good, then she is good too.
Can you win big by combining the filial piety of a grand-disciple with the power of a pillow talk?
With that thought in mind, Bai Cang arrived at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain at lightning speed.
A moment later, Bai Cang heard a whooshing sound as if something was breaking through the air.
Han Qinhu's figure parted the clouds and descended from mid-air, his sleeves fluttering, exuding an extraordinary aura.
He glanced at Bai Cang once, then strode towards Tianzhu Peak.
But Bai Cang was completely numb!
You made such a big show of it, acted so tough, but you came empty-handed.
No wonder you're not favored; you don't understand the slightest bit of social etiquette.
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and follow me!"
Han Qinhu turned his head and saw that Bai Cang was still lecturing him, "You're so nervous that you can't even move your legs when you first meet your grandmaster, huh?"
"Calm down. Even a True Lord is human. After seeing it many times, it's nothing special."
Are you trying to act tough? Still pretending?
Bai Cang rolled his eyes dramatically. "Master, you didn't even prepare a gift, did you?"
Upon hearing this, Han Qinhu suddenly froze, looking at Bai Cang in disbelief.
[Thanks to Stephen Chow, please give me a free gift!]
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