39 Chapter 39
"Oh, the Hehuan Sect even built a palace specifically for clothes?" As the cloud boat slowly descended, a cultivator marveled at the magnificent appearance of Tao Yaofang. "I thought their costumes were all hung together like backstage at a theater..."
In this world of immortal cultivation where strength is respected, most of the guys who claim to be "famous and upright" wear white immortal robes all year round. Those who are more concerned about appearance hang a few elegant magic weapons on the outside at most. Those who wear gorgeous and bright clothes and flaunt themselves in the streets are usually villains - such as the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect who are always dressed up.
"Well, it's the Hehuan Sect after all... and they're all female cultivators, so it's not hard to understand..." A cultivator added in a low voice.
This is when the benefits of the entertainment industry become apparent. In the past, when these cultivators saw the Hehuan Sect's extravagant and wasteful collection of clothing, they would have frowned and backed away in disgust. But now, these cultivators have unknowingly found their own favorite idols...
Well, it is perfectly normal for fans to defend their idols.
"Exactly. What's wrong with a pretty female nun loving beauty? Does having a stern face and wearing all white make them look good?"
"Am I the only one who finds that funereal look offensive?"
"It's this evil energy brought about by the Tianyan Sect. How could your ruthless Dao be easily affected by a piece of clothing?"
"That's right! She's a beautiful woman, what does it have to do with other people?"
"It's hilarious. You always scold people for being too flashy, and then you get upset when they really stop dressing up."
"No one cares about Tianyan Sect!"
The disciples of Tianyan Sect who were being hunted by the void: ...
There are so many of them. If I speak out at this time, I will get beaten up, right?
Fortunately, most of the monks present were also dressed in white. They hid themselves perfectly among the crowd, shrinking their necks guiltily and not saying a word.
The commotion in the audience could not interfere with the actions of the contestants on the big screen. They jumped off the fairy boat as if they were familiar with the place. Ning Shu waved to Xiao Cui, who was holding the Xuantong Mirror, to signal her to follow him. He acted as a tour guide and began to introduce the super mall to everyone outside the screen.
"Ding, ding, ding~ This is where the sisters usually buy clothes!" Ning Shu made way so the camera could take in the entire mall: the mirror-like tiles, the brightly lit dome, the spacious and bright corridors, the rooms with transparent glass walls filled with all kinds of clothing, and the puppet mannequins standing at the store entrance, striking various poses to display the clothes...
All of this brought great shock to the monks who had only seen ordinary clothing stores and fabric shops.
"Oh my god, this decoration and this area are beyond imagination, right?"
Jiuxiao Yunque is the most famous auction house in the world of cultivation. Its auction items range from spiritual pets and magical weapons to ancient books on martial arts techniques. It has branches in major cities and is a luxury auction house that specializes in serving the wealthy.
"It's unbelievable! Such a luxurious setting doesn't even have any techniques, magic weapons, or talismans. Is it just for selling clothes?"
"Is this the way to cultivate the Way of Compassion? It's really puzzling..."
"How did the Hehuan Sect become one of the five major sects?"
As if knowing what the audience in front of the screen were thinking, Ning Shu strolled leisurely on the spacious road while strolling with baby Tie Yingye while explaining to the big screen:
"For us cultivators of the Path of Compassion, clothing and makeup are crucial tools. Although this enthusiasm is a little difficult for everyone to understand, but...ah! Look!"
Following the girl's cheer, Ning Shu turned the camera to the side of the shop. The girl pointed her slender finger at a long red dress hanging on the wall: "Do you recognize this?"
"Isn't this the red dress that Miss Liu Pianpian wore on her first stage?"
"Looking at it again, it's still amazing!"
"This skirt is perfect for Miss Pianpian!"
The monks began to discuss among themselves, especially some female monks, whose excited expressions were as if they had opened the door to a new world.
"I thought this skirt was a special item like clothing, but it's just hanging here and anyone can buy it."
"I don't know if I can wear it. My body shape is actually similar to Miss Pianpian..."
"But this skirt is beautiful, but it's too long in the back. It will be very inconvenient to move around normally, right?"
Ning Shu on the screen once again guessed what the audience was thinking. She waved to the disciple working in the shop, and the disciple understood and handed over another red gauze dress:
"Young Master, we have an improved version that's more suitable for daily use. Would you like to try it?"
Ning Shu took the gauze skirt and showed it in front of the screen. The back hem that originally dragged on the ground was shortened appropriately, and the front hem was also cut short to the thigh position. The bottom of the fabric was covered with glittering gauze tassels, and when it swayed gently, it seemed as if she was wearing a sparkling galaxy.
"We have a high-waisted, pinched design here, which will flatter your body proportions. This is the most popular style in this store recently, and many girls like it."
Ning Shu hung the skirt back on the hanger with a smile, and moved the camera to shoot at a disciple who had just walked out of the fitting room. As expected, the waist-pinching design made her waist look thin and her legs long. She looked proud with her head held high, like a proud peacock.
Then she followed Ye Baobao and Tieying to introduce many shops to the audience, including the same style as "On the Waterside" worn by Shangguan Huaijin, and the same style as "Sweet Girl" worn by Ye Baobao before. Occasionally, they passed by several jewelry stores, and Ning Shu also went in to show everyone the hairpins with various different craftsmanship, such as kingfisher inlay.
The lively Ye Baobao cooperated just like a sales host. She would try on whatever clothes Ning Shu introduced and show them to everyone. The audience was dazzled by the clothes that flowed like water and had a variety of fashionable styles and colorful flowers.
Finally, when everyone was about to forget the original purpose of this shopping trip, Baby Ye suddenly pointed at a piece of clothing with excitement and shouted, "Ah! This is it! Tieying, I have an idea!"
Ning Shu wanted to take a picture of which dress she had taken a fancy to, but Ye Baobao suddenly pulled the camera back and fixed it: "Sorry, Master, we want to maintain a sense of mystery. Can you keep it a secret for us before the performance?"
"Okay, I wish you good luck in the competition." Ning Shu shrugged and cooperated very well as he led the audience, who were still unsatisfied, out of the clothing area.
Outside the screen, many naturally beautiful female cultivators were fascinated by the shopping street of the Hehuan Sect.
"I also want to go shopping there. I feel that every piece of clothing is so beautiful!" In the houseboat that was completely booked for the show, the little sister looked at the fairy dress of the same style as "On the Waterside" with longing in her eyes.
"Indeed, I also want to be like Baby Ye, walking on a street full of beautiful clothes, trying on whatever I like..." The third sister sighed dejectedly when she said this:
"Ah, the clothing stores we can visit are so boring. Not to mention the styles, even clothes in other colors are rare. It's either white or black. It's not even as good as those of ordinary people..."
"Because Master said we must eliminate external distractions. Only in this way can we focus on exploring the Tao in our hearts." The eldest brother has never been that concerned about these things. He scratched the back of his head in amusement.
"But I don't think it's necessary to go to this extent. Master himself couldn't help but drink behind Master's Wife's back, but he still successfully cultivated to the Spiritual Transformation Stage, didn't he?"
Current research only proves that appropriate restraint in cultivation is beneficial. However, for some reason, the Tianyan Sect, which advocates extreme abstinence, cannot compete with the Qingfeng Sword Sect, which is dedicated to swordsmanship, in terms of combat power. Even the Hehuan Sect, which advocates indulgence in lust, has never declined. It can only be said that the great Dao is mysterious, and no one has been able to comprehend the mystery so far.
"So the boring life we are living now is totally meaningless!" The little sister lamented while lying on the table, and looked up at Ning Shu who had already walked into the beauty area on the screen. She happened to meet Lan Xi, the chief makeup artist of the show.
The girl with a sweet smile held a small brush in her hand and gently painted the corners of her eyes as if she was painting. Her already bright eyebrows became lively and energetic. Such a colorful life was something that many female cultivators had never experienced since birth.
She was not allowed to play around, dress up, go out casually, or run around and make noise... She was obviously a genuine sixteen-year-old, but her daily life was not much different from those of the dying old men in the world.
Looking at the depressed junior sister, several senior brothers and sisters looked at each other and gestured for a long time. Finally, the eldest brother was slapped in the back by the third senior sister and fell in front of the junior sister.
"Junior sister, it's already midnight when we finished watching the show. Why don't we not go back today and go to the jewelry store to buy a necklace tomorrow at noon, okay?" The eldest brother came over and suggested tentatively.
"Really? Can we not go home tonight?" The little sister's dim eyes slowly brightened: "Can we go to the jewelry store and hang out?"
This was something I could never have imagined before. It was already very good that my seniors took me out for a while. The new things like magazines that I had received before were all secretly brought to me by them.
"Well, since Master has been in seclusion recently, we shouldn't make any noise. We can just take a quiet stroll around. It's okay." The second senior brother also came over to help.
So the little sister finally burst into laughter. The next morning after the show was broadcast, many monks who couldn't wait like them came to the East District of the City That Never Sleeps early, intending to stroll around and kill the morning time.
Then they discovered that this old town, which was rarely visited by tourists, had changed its appearance at some point.
"Exclusively selling the same outfit as the popular contestant! Quantities are limited, while supplies last!"
"Rouge, lipstick, eyeliner, and eyebrow pencil! Miss Lanxi highly recommends!"
"Fruit tea! The most popular fruit tea among the female immortals in the Hehuan Sect! It's nourishing and refreshing, iced and delicious!"
"Demon beast barbecue! The freshest Karma Fire Pig roasted with spiritual fire, only five spirit stones per skewer! Pure yang nourishment, tempering and strengthening the body!"
The archways of the brothels with various erotic names were taken down and replaced with the same phoenix signs as those of the Hehuan Sect in yesterday's program. The men and women in the brothels who used to dress up to attract customers changed into simple and clean clothes and stood in front of the shops with warm smiles. Glittering advertising signs were erected everywhere. Although not as luxurious as in the program, such a prosperous street had a bit more of a lively and bustling atmosphere.
The eldest brother looked at his fellow junior brothers and sisters in shock: "This...what should we do now?"
The third sister picked up the younger sister by the arm and rushed to a clothing store: "What are you going to do? Now that you're here, let's buy enough first!"
"Hey, hey, you won't have a chance to wear it even if you buy it?" The eldest brother tried to stop them in vain, watching them disappear in the crowd. Finally, he sighed helplessly and looked at the second brother: "They've gone crazy. Let's find a place to sit first?"
The second disciple chuckled and pointed at the barbecue restaurant with a long line: "I want to try the spiritual fire roasted karma fire pig, big brother, don't you want to try it?"
The eldest brother looked in the direction of the younger brother's finger and saw a few large words on the door of the barbecue restaurant:
A body-strengthening agent for male immortals and a beauty pill for female immortals.
Senior Brother: ...
"Let's try it. Where is the queue?"
【Author’s words】
When I was in college, there was a stall selling grilled kidneys in the shopping street behind the entrance. The sign above it read: Gas Station for Men, Beauty Salon for Women.
The author was so impressed that he bought it, but after eating it, the smell was so bad that he vomited continuously [covering his face with laughter and crying]
Everyone, be careful when eating grilled kidneys [burst into tears]
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