Chapter 139 Shopping
This affectionate time lasted for several days, finally easing their longing for each other.
Zhong Cai, in particular, has been clinging to Wu Shaogan for so long, still using both hands and feet to cling to him and talk to him in a sticky, affectionate way.
Besides muttering that he would never be separated from Lao Wu for so long again, he also launched into a long rant.
For example, he was locked up in the alchemy workshop and could only refine pills; he could never see Old Wu when he looked up...
For example, he read through thousands of medicinal herbs until his tongue hurt...
For example, I almost got turned into a laborer by Danlou...
For example, he often drifted off during the tests, but luckily he was skilled enough to avoid failing. If he had known it would take so long, he should have taken Old Wu into the ancient city with him...
For example, he didn't know if Danlou could discover that the companion treasure contained a person, but he hoped so...
As they talked, the topic veered off course again.
Wu Shaogan comforted his beloved A Cai while describing the series of shocks A Cai had brought to the alchemists and martial arts cultivators, praising A Cai as very powerful, exceptionally powerful, and the most powerful. He said that next time he could try to go in with Gu Cheng, and if he couldn't, he would wait outside, and so on.
Zhong Cai was calmed down by Wu Shaogan.
That's true, let's talk about it later.
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Zhong Cai slowly got up and opened her arms.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly as he picked Zhong Cai up and let him wrap his legs around his waist.
Zhong forcefully slammed his head on Wu Shaogan's shoulder and grumbled, "Right now, I'm your accessory!"
Wu Shaogan smiled gently, "I couldn't ask for more."
Zhong Cai hummed again and wrapped her arms around Wu Shaogan's shoulders.
Wu Shaogan remained in that position, carrying Zhong Cai back to their room, and then carrying Zhong Cai towards the door.
Just as Wu Shaogan stepped out of the door, Zhong Caicai reluctantly jumped down.
Just then, a soft laugh rang out from the side.
As soon as Zhong Cai's feet touched the ground, she heard the familiar laughter and instinctively looked in that direction.
As expected of my master.
His handsome master was sitting under a tree in the courtyard drinking tea when he happened to see this scene.
Zhong Cai blinked, not feeling embarrassed at all. Instead, she simply pulled Wu Shaogan over and sat down opposite her master.
He called out, "Master, we've come to ask for a cup of tea!"
Sang Yunchu smiled at him and said softly, "I thought Cai'er would have to go into seclusion for a few more days, but I didn't expect her to come out so early."
Zhong Cai cleared his throat: "Master, please stop teasing your disciple. Your disciple is just asking Old Wu for tea, asking for tea!"
Sang Yunchu still smiled and beckoned with his hand.
In an instant, a pot of tea floated over and landed on the table.
Wu Shaogan poured tea for Zhong Cai and also poured himself a cup, saying with a smile, "The tea is clear and refreshing, with a mellow taste. Master Sang's collection of tea is indeed the best."
Sang Yunchu took out a few tea bags and said, "Since you like them, take more."
Zhong Cai took a sip of tea and sincerely agreed, "Old Wu is right, Master. Your tea is delicious and potent, very nourishing." He asked curiously, "Did you keep this for a while, Master?"
Sang Yunchu nodded: "I liked it quite a bit in my younger years, but now all that's left is the taste. It's more suitable for you to drink." Seeing his young disciple's hesitant expression, he continued, "Don't worry, with this tea tree, I'll have plenty to drink whenever I want."
Zhong Cai was relieved and happily put the tea bag away.
This tea is a third-grade resource, which is indeed very suitable for him and Lao Wu.
Zhong Cai deliberately added, "Master, Lao Wu and I didn't drink tea much before. It's because you like to drink it that we started to learn from you."
Sang Yunchu raised her delicate eyebrows slightly and said, feigning hesitation, "Since it's all my fault, I'll cover all the tea you two young lovers will need from now on—"
At this point, Sang Yunchu slightly raised her finger, and an invisible force drew a drop of tea from Zhong Cai's teacup.
With a soft "smack," it hit Zhong Cai's forehead.
Zhong Cai quickly covered her forehead.
Wu Shaogan quickly raised his hand and rubbed Zhong Cai's forehead.
Seeing this scene, Sang Yunchu couldn't help but chuckle.
Zhong Cai looked helplessly at her master.
Wu Shaogan thought for a moment and poured Zhong Cai's tea into his own cup.
Sang Yunchu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
As the group was joking and laughing, a burly man emerged from a nearby courtyard.
Jiang Chongguang shouted in a loud voice, "What are you laughing at?"
Zhong Cai also answered loudly, "Master Jiang! I was just trying to trick you into drinking tea!"
Jiang Chongguang: "?"
Wu Shaogan explained, "A-Cai wanted to drink tea, and Master Sang happened to have some."
Jiang Chongguang suddenly realized, and casually took out a few third or fourth-grade tea bags, tossed them to Wu Shaogan, and said, "Here! Take these and have some too!"
Sang Yunchu chuckled and said, "I just bullied my disciple, and now Senior Brother Jiang is trying to coax him. Wouldn't that make him hate me as his master?"
Jiang Chongguang thought for a moment, then took out another tea bag that was obviously very potent and tossed it to Sang Yunchu, saying generously, "Here, have one too! I'll give you another one if you run out!"
Sang Yunchu tried to hold back, but couldn't help laughing again.
As Jiang Chongguang walked forward, he changed his posture.
With every few steps he took, he would shrink a little, until the moment he stepped into the pavilion, he looked almost like a normal man.
Jiang Chongguang sat down next to Sang Yunchu and shouted, "I gave you and your apprentice tea leaves, so I'll just freeload a meal from you!"
Sang Yunchu laughed and said, "That's right. Cai'er and Shaogan probably haven't eaten anything for many days. It's good for them to eat something together."
Jiang Chongguang agreed, saying succinctly, "They should be given some supplements."
Sang Yunchu tried hard to keep her lips pursed: "..."
Zhong Cai was even more helpless: "Master, just laugh if you want to."
Wu Shaogan then added more tea to Zhong Cai's cup.
Zhong Cai: "..."
He took a sip of the freshly brewed tea.
Sang Yunchu's lips curved into a smile; it had been a long time since she had smiled like that.
Jiang Chongguang simply called out and summoned the servants, allowing Sang Yunchu and the others to order food.
Sang Yunchu has a somewhat mischievous personality. After the master-disciple relationship deepened, he often joked with Zhong Cai, occasionally "breaking character".
Although he didn't actually order any nourishing ingredients, he secretly nudged Jiang Chongguang.
Jiang Chongguang accompanied Sang Yunchu to collect rare medicinal herbs on many occasions, and occasionally he could understand Sang Yunchu's meaning.
Just like now, he proactively ordered a few things that could help him recover—as a way of making up for the "sowing discord" between his junior apprentice and his pretty-boy friend earlier.
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The food provided by the city lord's mansion was still the best, and the group enjoyed their meal.
Zhong Cai asked curiously, "Master, didn't you go to catch up with Uncle Yuan today?"
Sang Yunchu said, "He went boating on the lake with Yuan Bing."
Zhong Cai understood; it was a date, and her master wouldn't be a third wheel.
Wu Shaogan peeled a shrimp for Zhong Cai and put it in his bowl.
Zhong Cai picked it up and ate it, then smiled brightly at Wu Shaogan—delicious!
Wu Shaogan smiled and continued peeling shrimp for him.
In return, Zhong Cai helped Wu Shaogan pick out fish bones.
Jiang Chongguang just ate and didn't try to find any topics to talk about.
Sang Yunchu was quite content. Although no one was peeling shrimp for him, the shrimp-type beasts suitable for his level were already peeled clean and only the shrimp meat remained when they were served.
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After the meal, Sang Yunchu asked, "Are you going out?"
Zhong Cai nodded and replied naturally, "I've been at the Lord Wu's mansion for several days now, and I'd like to go out for a stroll." He hesitated for a moment, then added, "Several days have passed; surely people outside won't remember me anymore?"
Sang Yunchu took out a bottle and handed it to Zhong Cai, saying, "Take this and use it first. Cai'er, you can try refining this kind of pill next time."
Zhong Cai took it, uncorked the bottle, and looked inside.
He quickly identified the elixir by its fragrance, shape, and color.
Zhong Cai said, "Amber Pill?"
As expected of his master's work, all the pills he received were top-grade.
Sang Yunchu smiled and nodded: "That's right. Does Cai'er have any pill formulas? Similar pills would also be acceptable."
Zhong Cai said without hesitation, "This one will do, I have the prescription!" As he spoke, he took out a pill and handed it to his old man, "This can change your face."
Wu Shaogan accepted the food without hesitation and ate it.
Zhong Cai also ate one.
The next moment, a yellowish-brown light flashed around the two of them.
The light formed a cocoon, enveloping them as if they were encased in amber.
But in just a few breaths, the "amber" cracked.
The yellowish-brown light dissipated, and what appeared in the same spot was still a tall young man and a young cultivator with a boyish appearance.
However, their faces have really been changed.
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Zhong Cai pinched her own face; it was a bit round.
He then looked at his own old man, Wu.
Old Wu isn't as incredibly handsome as before, but he still has a rather good-looking and gentle appearance.
But with Lao Wu's dignified bearing, he was still very handsome!
Wu Shaogan also looked at his own Acai.
A-Cai was a little shorter and a bit chubby, with baby fat still on her face.
But it's very cute.
Even if she's no longer as handsome, she's still lively and adorable.
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The two looked at each other.
Although they both preferred each other's original appearances, even after the changes, the other person's demeanor and temperament were still so familiar, as if they were directly seeing the old face.
It's not unfamiliar at all.
Of course, they also knew that other people wouldn't recognize them anymore.
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Zhong Cai turned her head, pinched her cheek at Sang Yunchu, and said with a grin, "Master! Do I look good now?"
Sang Yunchu raised an eyebrow and chuckled, saying, "Little Fatty."
Zhong Cai: "..."
Wu Shaogan squeezed Zhong Cai's hand to comfort her, without deliberately avoiding Sang Yunchu's gaze.
Sang Yunchu couldn't help but find it amusing.
Sang Yunchu was naturally pleased that his disciple's partner cared for him so much.
Beside them, Jiang Chongguang was also watching the group.
He glanced at Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan, and there was no way he would mistake them.
At their level, they mainly judge people by their aura.
The current Amber Elixir does not have the effect of eliminating odors.
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Zhong Cai put away the remaining amber pills.
There are still a dozen or so pills left in the bottle, all of them top-grade pills. If we share them with him and Lao Wu, they should be able to go out six or seven times.
It was for the two of them to use during their time in Nine-Bend City.
It's enough.
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Amber Pill is a level three elixir, which can be taken by cultivators from the Heavenly Guidance stage to the Consecration stage.
After taking this elixir, just like Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan before, they seemed to be encased in amber and their appearance changed rapidly.
This physical appearance includes both facial features and body shape.
For those who have undergone spiritual practice and consecration, Amber Pills can subtly adjust their height and appearance.
For those at the Bigong and Tianyin levels, once they take the Amber Pill, the lower their cultivation level, the greater the changes they can make.
At the same time, the higher the quality of the amber pill, the fewer impurities it contains and the longer its effects last.
The premium amber pills that Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan are currently taking can maintain the changes for a month.
Of course, if they suddenly decide they don't want to change anymore, they can simply use their profound energy to find a grain of sand in their flesh that resembles amber.
Those "grains of sand" are what continuously release the medicinal effects.
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The necessary changes have been made. Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan have already changed into other clothes, so they can leave now.
Zhong Cai stretched out her arms and said goodbye to her two masters, "Old Wu and I are going out to play!"
There's no need to worry about not being able to get out or come back.
Since they were guests, they must have had entry and exit passes on them.
The guards in the city lord's mansion could all recognize him.
Sang Yunchu and Jiang Chongguang watched their two disciples run off.
Zhong Cai ran ahead happily, with Wu Shaogan following closely behind.
They're all quite lively.
After the two disciples disappeared, Sang Yunchu looked at Jiang Chongguang and asked with a smile, "What are your plans, Senior Brother Jiang?"
Jiang Chongguang said, "I have no plans."
Sang Yunchu then smiled and said, "Senior Brother Jiang, why don't you play chess with me?"
Jiang Chongguang frowned slightly.
Sang Yunchu asked with a smile, "Does Senior Brother Jiang feel inferior?"
Jiang Chongguang knew this guy was trying to provoke him, so he simply said, "I am ashamed of my inferiority."
Sang Yunchu burst into laughter.
Jiang Chongguang: "..."
In the end, the two did not play chess.
Since the two couldn't talk about alchemy, they simply started discussing combat techniques instead.
Sang Yunchu has put a lot of effort into this, and his combat strength is quite good.
It was precisely for this reason that when he discovered that his disciple cared about combat power just like him, and that his alchemy skills might even surpass his own, he felt even more strongly that this was a disciple bestowed upon him by heaven!
He was in a great mood.
He even felt that several difficult questions about alchemy that had previously stumped him had become much clearer, and he had gained many insights as a result.
The alchemist's state of mind is still very important.
If a skilled alchemist is talented and diligent, but still cannot improve their strength, then they are probably stuck in a rut.
I need to adjust my mindset.
At this moment, Jiang Chongguang generously shared many combat techniques.
Although he had collaborated with Sang Yunchu a lot in the past, they hadn't chatted much or had any similar exchanges.
Now, Jiang Chongguang discovered that some of the insights gained by this pretty boy... no, it was actually from his junior brother, Dan Wang Sang, were quite interesting.
It's naturally more enjoyable to chat casually.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan walked together outside the city lord's mansion.
There were indeed many guards and servants patrolling, but they all showed no unusual reaction when they saw the two men's waist tags.
Originally, Yuan Yifei's disciples mentioned that if the two wanted to go to the city for a stroll, they would come whenever they were called... Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan didn't really intend to be polite, but they still had to go out and take a look.
If we bring them along, we'll probably be easily recognized by the cultivators in the city.
So, he and Lao Wu decided to go on a date alone.
Let's also find out the current situation.
Logically speaking, the storm should have passed by now...
He's just a level three alchemist.
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Last time they went out, they both traveled by car.
This time, they didn't walk either; instead, they released Qinghui with a thought.
Qinghui isn't particularly large or high-ranking, but he's good-looking and fast, making it convenient for him to carry the two of them around.
Anyway, no one here would associate Qinghui with "Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan".
Moreover, there are quite a few cultivators like them who ride rare beasts for leisure.
Even those who rode other rare wolf species were quite numerous.
Some of these rare animals are also very beautiful.
The two held hands and jumped onto Qinghui's back together.
It was the same familiar position as always, with Wu Shaogan leaning back slightly, while Zhong Cai landed directly in his arms.
Qinghui let out a joyful wolf howl.
In the next instant, it sped off like a gust of wind, carrying its two owners!
Everything around me seemed to be connected by lines, very blurry, almost impossible to see clearly...
Zhong Cai gently patted Qinghui on the back.
Qinghui understood this and slowed down appropriately. When Zhong Cai gently patted it again, it understood to maintain its current pace.
Wu Shaogan put his arm around Zhong Cai's waist, taking in the scene on both sides.
A-Cai tends to daydream, so he takes more notes.
If A-Cai has anything she wants to know later, he can tell her anything.
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Qinghui did not cause much of a commotion. Even with its beautiful fur, it only attracted a few glances from cultivators, without much reaction.
As its pace gradually slowed down, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan enjoyed more of the scenery in Jiuqu City.
Along the way, Zhong Cai saw other events for alchemists that Ji Ting and the others had previously introduced.
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In front of a shop, there was a tree that was several meters tall.
At first glance, it looks just like a real tree, but cultivators who look closely will find that it is actually an inanimate object—to be precise, it is a mysterious artifact that was specially crafted into this form.
At the shopkeeper's invitation, a master alchemist came to the foot of the "tree" and sent his profound energy into it. A roll of cloth fell from the "tree," and when it was unfolded, it revealed the writing inside.
This is a test for the alchemist.
What's interesting is that, unlike Danlou, this place doesn't try to restrict those who try to break into the building.
The Danlou is strict, but if someone successfully breaks through it, it proves that they do have the ability. With a little effort, they can become quite famous.
There are few restrictions here. Level 5 alchemists here will mostly draw level 5 tests, but they may also draw level 1 problems.
Even a level one alchemist has a chance of drawing a level five problem.
Failure to pass the test will result in a certain amount of fine, but if you succeed, you can claim a reward by reading the corresponding number on the cloth.
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Zhong Cai stopped Qing Hui and glanced at him from a distance.
The alchemist participating in the event seemed to be lucky, quickly answering the question successfully.
The shopkeeper didn't hesitate and took out the corresponding reward.
That seems to be... a second-grade rare medicine?
The alchemist seemed quite pleased. Could it be that he was actually a level two alchemist?
Judging from the aura emanating from him, he seems to be at the Palace Opening Realm.
Even if one were to attempt alchemy beyond their level, the highest level they could reach would be the Enlightenment Realm cultivator...
Zhong Cai patted Qinghui's head again and leaned back a little.
Wu Shaogan tightened his grip.
Zhong Cai felt very comfortable and didn't feel restricted at all.
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Zhong Cai took a quick look around and saw quite a few activities.
Most of them are similar to the tricks the trees played before, which involve various tests and also offer many rewards.
While it can indeed verify whether a pill refiner's foundation is solid, it mostly depends on luck, and is similar to playing around.
The merchants are definitely making a fortune.
The other part is the timed test.
Let's compare who can process more medicinal herbs in the same amount of time...
Or several alchemists could concoct pills in public, competing to see who could produce a pill or fail to produce one within the same timeframe...
Or perhaps we could play a game of guessing medicinal herbs...
Zhong Cai examined it carefully.
In fact, they are all variations of the trials on each level of the Danlou.
It's just a change of name but the same thing, and they've even reduced a lot of the difficulty.
Zhong Cai suddenly realized something.
No wonder Senior Brother Ji and the others recommended the Danlou challenge.
That was indeed an event with multiple challenges!
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Wherever there are events, alchemists will gather. There are many interesting events and alchemists around.
Judging from the aura of the alchemists gathered in various places, most of them were at the first or second level.
Based on this number, it can be inferred that cultivators with some talent have tried alchemy. And because of this talent, even if they try it voluntarily for profit, they can still reach the first or second level.
However, if they want to continue moving up the ladder, the difficulty will be much greater. Often, even if they have a lot of resources at their disposal, they still find it difficult to make a breakthrough.
The longer Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan stayed here, the more they could see the extent to which Jiuqu City nurtured and protected alchemists.
Most alchemy activities are geared towards lower-level alchemists who are relatively poor at alchemy and lack extensive knowledge.
There are also some more subtle activities that clearly reveal the presence of powerful forces behind them—such as the City Lord's Mansion.
There are many discerning alchemists, so the places where these refined activities take place are also the most crowded.
Many times, when Zhong Cai passed by on Qinghui, he could hardly see the scene inside through the dense crowd.
Although Zhong Cai was somewhat interested in joining in the fun, she didn't ask Qing Hui to take them inside.
It's too crowded.
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Nine-Bend City is too big.
The two people and the wolf walked along different streets, seeing various buildings and landscapes.
Most of the city's residents lived in harmony, and even those who had conflicts rarely resorted to violence in public—those who did would be taken away by the city guards if their movements were detected.
Zhong Cai sincerely said, "It's a good place to settle down."
Wu Shaogan chimed in, "A-Cai is right."
Zhong Cai laughed again: "However, I still think our ancient city is the best."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "A-Cai is right."
That's what they both thought.
Wherever they go, the ancient city follows them; that is their true home.
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Before we knew it, most of the day had passed.
Qinghui was still full of energy.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan didn't seem tired at all.
But it's time to eat something.
The two planned to find a restaurant, reserve a private seat by the window, and eat while watching people come and go.
Qinghui obediently carried the two of them.
Gradually, we circled around to the left onto a main street.
But it's a bit strange.
There seem to be fewer people on this street than on the previous similar streets? Is there something wrong with this street?
However, this street is not far from the city lord's mansion, so if there is any problem, the city lord's mansion will definitely take note.
After all, Uncle Yuan Bing cares so much about Uncle Yuan, he's practically a love-struck fool, so he'd naturally do his best to take care of the city where Uncle Yuan lives.
The city lord's mansion in the fifteenth state does not interfere in local affairs, but the rules differ from state to state.
The city lord of the Ninth State seems to have some supervisory power and can set some rules.
Fighting is not allowed in this city, so if a cultivator does this, it will attract the attention of the city guards...
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With a puzzled expression, Zhong Cai urged Qinghui to continue walking forward.
After walking a while, there were a few more people.
Zhong Cai thought for a moment, then found a cultivator who looked quite relaxed and asked, "Young master, may I ask what has happened on the street?"
The carefree cultivator took a sip of wine, smiled, and kept everyone in suspense, saying, "It's nothing serious. If you two are interested, just walk a few hundred steps further and you'll find out."
Zhong Cai was taken aback, but didn't press the matter further.
Qinghui seemed to sense its master's thoughts and took off running.
Before long, several hundred steps had passed.
More and more cultivators were appearing along the way, and they all seemed to be heading in that direction.
Zhong Cai asked curiously, "Old Wu, is there some kind of event going on over there, so everyone on this street went to see what's going on?"
If that's the case, he'll be very interested!
After all, of all the events he had seen before, even the Danlou Challenge he had participated in, there were mostly alchemists and a few martial arts cultivators.
But not once did half the people on the street gather there!
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Weaving through the crowd, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan found a restaurant nearby.
This place is already packed with people.
However, several spaces were reserved in the private booths on the second floor and the private rooms on the third floor.
The price is also very high.
Perhaps feeling it wasn't worth it, many cultivators came but didn't book these more luxurious places.
They have many choices.
For example, the railings on the second and third floors, the windowsills on the first floor, etc.
Zhong Cai temporarily put away Qinghui.
Wu Shaogan protected Zhong Cai, using his internal energy to push aside the cultivators crowding around them, and struggled to walk upstairs.
The waiter who was serving them quickly asked, "Would the guests like to reserve a private room or a VIP booth?"
Wu Shaogan didn't answer immediately, but instead asked, "Tell me first, what's the deal with so many people?"
The waiter was taken aback. So these two didn't know what was going on?
In a flash, he realized why the two of them had asked that question.
I definitely don't want to squeeze in with other people, but I need to understand the situation before deciding which option to choose.
So, the guy spoke quickly and clearly.
"To be honest, this is the only son of a senior rogue cultivator who is holding a martial arts contest to find a wife."
"The senior's only son is an alchemist. His purpose in seeking a spouse is to find a cultivator of similar talent and outstanding strength to become his Daoist partner, and he also plans to travel together in the future..."
"The rogue cultivator's wife died young, and his only son arrived late in life..."
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According to the waiter, the rogue cultivator's name was Ding Qing, and his only son's name was Ding Jing.
The rogue cultivator was building a palace, while Ding Jing was a fourth-level alchemist.
Logically speaking, a level four alchemist should be able to easily find a Daoist partner, but Ding Jing himself is not good at dealing with people, and there are quite a few martial arts cultivators who want to pursue him, so he doesn't know how to choose for a while.
So we decided to set up this arena so that a decision could be made as soon as possible.
Ding Jing himself possesses top-tier Xuan-grade aptitude, so his requirement for a Daoist partner is at least Xuan-grade aptitude.
The ideal for Daoist couples is to maintain similar aptitudes; otherwise, if their cultivation ceilings are different, it will be difficult for them to stay together until the end.
After all, finding treasures that can enhance one's aptitude is not easy, and even if one does find them, most of these treasures are not universally applicable.
Some treasures can upgrade the grade of rare and precious materials that accompany other treasures, some can upgrade the grade of mystical artifacts that accompany other treasures, and some can upgrade the grade of rare beast souls that accompany other treasures…
For the vast majority of cultivators, it's best not to think about this.
The probability is zero.
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After the news of Ding Jing's martial arts contest to find a husband spread, many cultivators came to participate.
These cultivators were still aware of their own limitations. If they wanted to be matched with a fourth-level alchemist, they would at least need to be at the Suspended Illumination Realm.
Nine-Bend City is a level-two city, with a large number of cultivators who can manifest their spiritual energy, and many of them are willing to become Daoist partners with alchemists.
It's rare to have an alchemist come to hold a martial arts contest to find a husband, how could we not be eager to participate?
Ding Jing himself is also somewhat famous.
He had also climbed the Pill Tower. Because he was a fourth-level pill master, he started directly from the forty-first floor. He only climbed two floors the first time, but now he has climbed to the fifth floor.
This already surpasses the level of many fourth-grade alchemists.
Level 4 alchemists are highly sought after, and outstanding Level 4 alchemists are even more worth fighting for!
At the same time, Ding Jing himself is also quite good-looking.
Although she wasn't a stunning beauty, she was quite pretty and had a good personality.
Therefore, at least several hundred cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Cultivator participated in this marriage contest!
Such a big event would naturally cause a sensation on the whole street.
There was another reason why many cultivators who thought they had no chance came to join in the fun—
It is said that Ding Jing will choose from the last ten martial arts cultivators who remain.
However, he doesn't directly designate her; instead, he throws a bouquet of flowers at her.
Back then, whoever caught the embroidered ball would become his Daoist partner.
Isn't this hilarious?
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The restaurant is now very close to the place where the martial arts contest for marriage took place.
The private seats and private rooms left by the restaurant owner were all located directly facing the location where the marriage proposal was held.
The view from the private room is better than that from the VIP seating area.
From the private seats, one can see the general scene on the matchmaking stage.
However, if viewed from the private room... with the cultivators' eyesight, it would be crystal clear.
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Zhong Cai listened with a look of great interest on her face.
Wu Shaogan then said, "Let's reserve the private room with the best view."
The waiter immediately perked up and said, "Okay!"
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It should be noted that the relatives and friends of the cultivators participating in the martial arts contest to choose a spouse can watch the event up close without having to spend a lot of money to come to this restaurant.
Those who are not qualified to participate in the competition may join in the fun, but it's not worth the expense.
Therefore, the distinguished guests waiting in these private rooms and seats are all very rare.
But since we've chosen to keep a few of them, we have to keep the ones with the best views—otherwise, one of the adjacent properties would be very expensive while the others are much cheaper, and no one would be willing to be a sucker.
The best ones are now sold out.
For the employee, this would certainly be a reward from the manager.
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The waiter courteously led Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan into the best private room on the third floor.
The private room was spacious and elegantly furnished.
There are several large windows on the right side. Guests in the private rooms can choose to have the space closed off or open it all to enjoy a clearer view of the surrounding street scene and savor delicious food.
Zhong Cai looked around and was still quite satisfied.
The waiter understood his signal and went to open all the windows even more diligently.
At the same time, he pointed in a certain direction and said, "Please look, distinguished guests, that is the marriage contest arena over there."
"The marriage proposal began this morning, and several matches have already been held, but this is only the first day. There should be many more matches to come, which will surely give you both a good show!"
"In the left corner behind the arena, there's a small room separated by an array. From here, you can see Alchemist Ding Jing sitting inside, refining pills and demonstrating his alchemy skills. It's said that he refines his most proficient level four pills, and even near the noisy arena, his success rate remains at 60%. Every pill he produces reaches the extraordinary level..."
"Because Master Ding Jing has such strength, he has become even more sought after by Senior Xuanzhao."
From his words, it was clear that the young man held Master Ding Jingdan in high esteem.
He must have witnessed Ding Jing producing the pills and was very impressed with their quality.
Sure enough, the waiter added, "I once saw Master Ding Jing produce pills. There were four pills that time, one of which was of superior quality."
Zhong Cai nodded and said with a smile, "Indeed, your alchemy skills are outstanding."
The waiter smiled broadly and said, "You two have great insight."
He's also good at reading people's expressions.
If the distinguished guest present were alone, he would certainly offer some flattery, saying things like, "Your distinguished guest is limited by your cultivation level. If you were also at the Suspended Illumination stage, you would surely have gained the favor of Alchemist Ding Jing."
However, during their brief time together, the waiter astutely noticed that the two distinguished guests were a very affectionate couple.
Then he couldn't bring up the matter of who was suitable for marriage at all.
Even when offering compliments, they must be mentioned together; one cannot be overlooked...
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That is indeed the case.
The guy was implying that there were two people involved, and he was very tactful in his explanation.
Zhong Cai was very satisfied and casually tossed out a mysterious pearl as a reward.
The waiter was delighted, his smile became even warmer, and he explained things in greater detail whenever needed.
After a while, the waiter left with the menu the two had ordered.
He needs to prepare everything for the two distinguished guests as soon as possible!
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan sat close together by the window.
The two looked towards the arena.
Sure enough, there were two cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Realm engaged in fierce combat there.
A tall woman in a fitted outfit, and a handsome young man in a flowing yellow shirt.
The woman is holding a long knife, and the man is holding a long sword.
The two moved with incredible speed, striking each other from mid-air onto the stage and then quickly leaping back into the air.
As they clashed, their swords rang out with a clanging sound.
Their expressions were very solemn, and they were very careful with every move, without making any mistakes, and they were quite fierce.
Clearly, they both understood that the other was their formidable rival!
They're still in the elimination round; the one who loses will lose their chance...
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