Linghu Chong and Lin Pingzhi quickly squeezed into the crowd, which immediately displeased Yue Lingshan. However, out of curiosity, the little girl also squeezed in.
As soon as the three of them squeezed to the door, they saw that the room was already full of people. In the very center, there was a high platform, and the guests sat around it.
With an elegant and relaxed atmosphere, countless petals fell down, and a refreshing fragrance flowed into everyone's nostrils, making them feel completely comfortable.
A section of red silk fell from a great height, and a woman wearing a veil and a red dress slowly descended along the silk.
A beautiful woman graces the painted hall in spring, her beauty breathtaking and radiant. Her skin is like jade, naturally formed, her complexion flawless and radiant. Her green hair is styled in a cloud-like bun, her hair adorned with delicate ornaments. A rosy crown and jeweled shoes adorn her high-flying headdress. The sound of her sandalwood zither plays a phoenix-like melody, and the aroma of wine from her jade cup rises like dragon's fragrance. Truly, she is a beauty that could topple kingdoms and cities, her beauty unparalleled in this era.
Even though the other person's face was covered, people could still sense the stunning beauty hidden beneath the veil.
"So beautiful!" Linghu Chong and Lin Pingzhi exclaimed in unison.
"Ouch…"
Soon, both of them felt a sharp pain in their waists, and Yue Lingshan couldn't help but pinch their soft flesh.
"Oh my!"
Immediately afterwards, the two of them had their ears twisted and were dragged outside by Yue Lingshan.
"Ha ha ha ha…"
This scene immediately caused everyone to burst into laughter, and even the woman standing on the high platform couldn't help but look at the three of them.
"Gently, gently," the two pleaded, until they were away from the crowd, at which point Yue Lingshan angrily let go of her small hands.
"It hurts so much, Senior Sister, you're too cruel."
“That’s right, junior sister, we’re just looking, we’re not going to do anything.” Linghu Chong covered his ears with a wry smile.
"Hmph, I'm going to tell Father right now that you two went shopping." With that, Yue Lingshan turned and walked back.
The two brothers exchanged a glance, then, terrified, they hurriedly gave chase. If their master found out, he would skin them alive.
Although the inn was short of rooms and many people on Mount Hua were crammed into one room, Li Daoyi still managed to have a room all to himself.
Inside the room, Li Daoyi sat cross-legged on the bed, focusing his mind and cultivating. In fact, he didn't need to cultivate at all, as everything could be exchanged with points. However, meditating every day had become a habit, and he would meditate whenever he had time, morning and evening.
Before he knew it, it was already late at night, and most of the people on the street had already left. Only then did Li Daoyi slowly open his eyes.
"Hoo..." A puff of white air escaped from his mouth.
"It's almost time. Let's continue practicing the Lesser Cloud Soaring Technique. I refuse to believe I can't overcome my fear of heights," Li Daoyi murmured.
He then opened the window and looked around; it was late at night and all was quiet.
His body slowly floated out of the window, then flew higher and higher until he stopped at about 30 zhang, or about 100 meters high. This was the highest point that the Lesser Cloud Soaring Technique could reach.
Li Daoyi glanced down and his body trembled involuntarily.
"Damn it." Li Daoyi quickly closed his eyes.
"I don't believe it." He said, opening his eyes again.
This process was repeated repeatedly, with eyes constantly opening and closing.
As time flows by, Dongfang Bubai stares blankly at the mirror.
"Sigh..." He sighed deeply, as if he had thought of something.
He then picked up the wine jug on the table and disappeared from the room in a flash.
"call out."
A splash of red flew onto the roof; it was none other than Dongfang Bubai.
She picked up the wine jug, tilted her head back, and drank heartily.
Suddenly, he stopped drinking. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the moon, and below it, something seemed to be floating in the sky.
Dongfang Bubai released the wine flask, quickly stood up, and looked towards the distant sky, where he saw a person in the moonlight.
"How is that possible..."
Dongfang Bubai looked at the figure. Although it was a bit far away, she was sure it was a person, just floating quietly in the air.
"bite…"
"Congratulations, host, you have gained 400 points of Dongfang Bubai's amazement value."
"..."
“Dongfang Bubai…” Li Dao was stunned for a moment in the air.
He then quickly looked around, and soon a red figure on a distant rooftop caught his eye.
"Dongfang Bubai?" Li Daoyi thought to himself as he looked at the figure in the distance.
"I never expected that she would see me at a time like this."
Then Li Daoyi slowly flew towards where the other party was.
"That person is coming." Dongfang Bubai was startled, as he saw the figure flying towards him.
Soon, Li Daoyi flew to a place ten meters away from Dongfang Bubai.
"So beautiful, much prettier than in TV dramas." A look of amazement flashed in Li Dao's eyes.
“He’s a Taoist priest.” Dongfang Bubai was slightly taken aback.
"The night is long and I can't sleep. I didn't expect that Miss Dongfang would also have such a refined interest, drinking alone on the rooftop," Li Daoyi said softly.
"You know me?"
“I’ve certainly heard of the popular figures from ‘Like Water Flowing Years’,” Li Dao nodded.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bubai felt relieved, thinking to himself that the other party apparently did not know his true identity.
"Who are you? Is that some kind of light-body skill?" Dongfang Bubai asked curiously. She had never heard of such an astonishing light-body skill before.
"No, I don't know martial arts." Li Daoyi shook his head.
Dongfang Bubai frowned, clearly disbelieving.
“You should be able to tell that I am a cultivator; this is magic,” Li Daoyi continued.
"Spells? How is this possible!" Dongfang Bubai exclaimed in surprise.
“Why not? You martial artists can strengthen yourselves by practicing martial arts, and we Taoists can naturally cultivate Taoist arts as well,” Li Daoyi said with a smile.
"May I ask your name?"
"This humble Taoist priest is Li Daoyi." Li Daoyi cupped his hands in greeting.
"Li Daoyi?" Dongfang Bubai thought the name sounded familiar.
"So it's you. I've heard of you before," said Dongfang Bubai. Not long ago, news came from within the sect, from Fuzhou, that someone seemed to have mentioned this name.
"Oh? Is that so? That's really lucky. I'm fortunate to have been able to gain the favor of the Eastern Cult Leader."
"Huh, you..." Dongfang Bubai was startled; the other party actually knew his true identity.
"Don't be surprised. I told you I am a cultivator, and cultivators are best at physiognomy and divination. The leader has an extraordinary temperament, like sitting on a cloud, and his face is one in a million. This is the face of an empress. In the world today, apart from Dongfang Bubai of the Sun Moon Divine Cult, I really can't think of anyone else."
"bite…"
"Congratulations, host, you have gained 100 points of Dongfang Bubai's amazement."
"So beautiful, so beautiful."
"You really can tell fortunes?" Dongfang Bubai asked after a moment's hesitation.
"nature."
"Then I have something I'd like you to calculate," Dongfang Bubai said.
Li Daoyi interrupted her before she could continue speaking.
"Don't tell me, I know what you're trying to calculate."
Dongfang Bubai was taken aback.
"Master, you're looking for your sister, aren't you?"
"What, you..." Dongfang Bubai was shocked and looked at the other party in disbelief.
"bite…"
"Congratulations, host, you have gained 100 points of Dongfang Bubai's amazement."
“I can tell you where your sister is, but you need to agree to one condition,” Li Daoyi said slowly.
"Please state your conditions. I will agree to anything I can do." Dongfang Bubai was somewhat agitated.
"The sect leader's appearance at Hengshan this time is for Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng, right? The Songshan Sect's petty tricks probably couldn't have escaped your notice. I know you're hesitating, and my condition is..."
Li Daoyi's lips moved slightly as he conveyed his conditions to Dongfang Bubai.
“That’s easy, I agree.” Dongfang Bubai nodded.
"Alright, the transaction is complete. Your sister is Yilin, the youngest disciple of Master Dingyi of the Hengshan Sect, also known as Dongfang Lin. You can confirm this for yourself. I presume you each have a token between you."
"Yilin, Dongfang Lin, thank you, Daoist Master," Dongfang Bubai said excitedly.
"Haha, then goodbye. See you another day, Master." With that, Li Daoyi turned and flew towards the inn.
Watching Li Daoyi's dashing departure, Dongfang Bubai couldn't help but sigh.
"I never imagined that such a divine figure as Li Daoyi truly existed in this world. Although I agreed to your conditions, I still owe you a favor."
Upon returning to the inn, Li Daoyi immediately opened the panel, where he had already accumulated a thousand points.
"As expected of a top-tier expert, this is a really great deal!" Li Daoyi said happily.
"Open the store."
"Whoosh..."
The online store interface appears.
Li Daoyi started browsing. He wanted to see if there was anything suitable for him; Foundation Establishment required 10,000 points, but he wasn't in a hurry right now.
"Flying Sword Technique (Beginner) is worth 1,000 points."
"This is it." Li Daoyi was secretly delighted. Although his cultivation level allowed him to retrieve and throw swords from a distance, it was too crude. Seeing the professional one now filled him with joy.
"I bought it."
"Ding, Flying Sword Technique (Beginner) successfully learned, 1,000 points deducted."
A flood of information rushed into Li Daoyi's mind, all related to flying sword techniques. These techniques allowed for the free manipulation of swords, enabling the sword to move at will within a hundred feet.
"Clang."
Li Dao made a hand seal, and the steel sword hanging by the bed instantly came out of its sheath. Then, it flew around him like a fish, very nimbly.
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