Volume One, Chapter 15: Has Mrs. Lin Changed Careers?

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Ye Feng had no idea that the secret shop token he possessed was so highly sought after. Seeing Liu Ruyan flick her sleeve and leave, Su Yuner covered her mouth to stifle a laugh. Half-jokingly, after exchanging communication talismans, she deliberately swayed her waist and departed as well.

The shop waiter was shocked and bewildered. His eyes glimmered with gossip. What had he just witnessed? Why had Ye Feng, who always fawned over Liu Ruyan, suddenly acted so strangely? The shopkeeper’s demeanor had changed drastically. Not only did he dare to offend Madam Lin of the Pinru Clothing Shop to cheer people up, but now he even let the cold and beautiful Fairy Liu slam the door as she walked out. Judging by her angry expression, who knew what the usually sycophantic shopkeeper had done this time?

But the next scene was even more surreal. The waiter thought his eyes must be playing tricks on him. He saw Ye Feng, who should have been chatting happily with Liu Ruyan, instead emerge arm-in-arm with Su Yuner from the same elegant private room. Their intimate expressions clearly showed a close relationship. When had the shopkeeper started switching his favors so rapidly? And looking at Su Yuner, whose beauty rivaled Liu Ruyan’s, yet wore a smile full of amusement—was this a complete change of heart?

The waiter’s mind went blank. After a moment of daze, he seemed to realize he had uncovered some explosive inside information. Hurriedly, he returned to the kitchen. Soon, low whispers of astonishment came from there.

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After the two women left, Ye Feng finally felt a moment of peace. Being sandwiched between two stunning women seemed delightful, and indeed it was—not bad at all. Yet most of his attention was on the returns from his flattery investments. In a short time, he had gained much. The low-grade spirit wine “Drunken Flower Brew” was barely better than nothing, usually drunk as a juice substitute to ease the bitterness of cultivation. The mid-grade “Red Fire Brew” had been finished during hot pot with Lin Pinru, and its effects were remarkable. Unconsciously advancing to the fifth level of Qi refinement and earning Lin Pinru’s friendship was well worth it. The high-grade eavesdropping talisman hadn’t even warmed up before it was used to overhear the conversation between Li Yueyao and Wu Changfu, giving him a clear picture of the dangers he faced. As for the hot pot base, no need to mention—it was pure enjoyment.

The supreme “Peerless Elegance” gift had brought him the Dragon-Hidden Inner Armor, a top-grade Enlightenment Stone, and Su Yuner’s little secret, greatly enhancing his defense, comprehension of spells, and appraisal skills. Ye Feng couldn’t help but feel grateful for the generous sponsorship of these female Bodhisattvas, thankful to Liu Ruyan for guiding him, and appreciative of Su Yuner’s indulgence. He would have more to thank in the future...

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His gaze turned to Su Yuner’s secret memory stone.

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Curiosity stirred in Ye Feng’s heart. Could someone as stunning as Su Yuner have some unique secret or quirk? Fueled by curiosity, he lightly tapped the stone, infusing it with spiritual energy. Instantly, the memory stone burst into a silver mist, forming a palm-sized, high-definition, lossless image before him. Not only was it flawless, but it was also a naked-eye 3D projection.

The figure within was naturally Su Yuner. However, this Su Yuner was far from the poised and elegant image she projected at the Drunken Immortal Residence. Her clothes were tattered, and she moved like a startled rabbit amid the ups and downs. Inside a mysterious cave dwelling, she was struggling to evade an assault of wind-elemental formation attacks. Countless wind blades struck her body. Judging by her movements, she was trained; her flexibility was astonishing, mastering splits as easily as daily routine. Yet, despite such physical prowess, she couldn’t completely dodge the dense wind blades.

Soon, her already ragged clothing was even more shredded, no longer restraining her at all. Countless wounds bled profusely, but Su Yuner gritted her teeth and endured. Ye Feng’s interest surged. He hadn’t expected Su Yuner, so serene on the surface, to possess such tenacity and endurance in the face of fierce attack. He even hesitated to fast-forward.

After a long while, he understood: Su Yuner had discovered a cave dwelling relic. Entry required at least a mid-grade defensive artifact and a high-grade cultivation technique. No wonder her eyes had lit up so brightly when he gifted her the “Peerless Elegance” and she hadn’t refused at all. She intended to force her way into the relic.

To block the wind blade attacks, one needed at least a mid-grade defensive spirit weapon. A high-grade technique was necessary to interrupt the formation’s nodes. Using pure spiritual energy to mimic a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator and control the formation was the only way to fully enter the cave of the Red Dust Immortal.

In the image, the deepest part of the cave revealed several brilliant shadowy spiritual artifacts flickering in sync with Su Yuner’s probing, dazzling enough to cause envy. Some spiritual pressure seemed equal to or greater than his own high-grade spirit armor. No wonder Su Yuner was so obsessed.

And now that he possessed protective treasures, he naturally would acquire offensive artifacts, techniques, and spells one by one. If he could obtain the artifacts inside this Red Dust Cave and gift them to high-multiplier female cultivators, he might well strike it rich.

The more Ye Feng thought, the more he felt the Red Dust Cave was a destination he must visit. Su Yuner’s request for a high-grade technique deserved serious consideration. Since there was a return system, he had to stack all possible benefits. Only then could he enter the support sect with absolute confidence. Otherwise, what if he was bullied?

Although Ye Feng didn’t need a master, the high-multiplier senior female cultivators were all inside sects. That was his aim. Among scattered cultivators, those with talent and aptitude were scarce, and those fitting the system’s requirements were even rarer. Up to now, he had met only four such female cultivators, excluding the odd Lin Pinru. Surely, the chance of encountering exceptional women inside a sect was greater.

He eagerly anticipated life after joining the support sect. But relying on Su Yuner to enter the relic would take ages, and the two minimum requirements weren’t even guaranteed.

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At the current multiplier, acquiring a high-grade technique required first obtaining a mid-grade technique as a gift. Otherwise, he’d have to risk exchanging his supreme Enlightenment Stone or Dragon-Hidden Inner Armor.

Oh, and there was Lin Pinru’s diary.

Ye Feng rubbed his chin, feeling a surge of excitement. Who in their right mind kept a diary? He certainly didn’t, and if one did, could it really be called heartfelt? Pitiful!

The more Ye Feng read, the wider his eyes grew. So Madam Lin had such hobbies and tastes! It seemed worthwhile to try his luck with Lin Pinru before the secret shop trade fair. After all, she was truly a treasure trove of a female cultivator—one hundred times the value!

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At the rear courtyard of Pinru Clothing Shop, having endured the astonished and curious gazes of several female cultivators, Ye Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, he felt the rule barring male cultivators from entry was justified. This was no mere clothing shop; it was clearly a spider’s lair.

Just now, a female cultivator had openly torn open her spirit garment before him. Incredible! A big-breasted cow!

Ye Feng was still shaken.

Then Jin Suo’s voice came through.

“Ye Feng, Madam’s old ailment is acting up again.”

“If you can’t cure her, I’ll have people mince you into meat paste!”

“If it weren’t for you, Madam wouldn’t be so up and down.”

“Yes, it’s all your fault!”

Ye Feng was dumbfounded. Jin Suo was so grudging! He had even generously spared her from the promised shoulder massages. Now she was lashing out again.

Yet, seeing Lin Pinru’s cold expression, a suspicion dawned in his heart. Apparently, the words in the diary were true.

“Shopkeeper Ye? Can you make me happy this time?”

“If you can’t provide emotional value, leave quickly.”

“I have a feeling that if you don’t soothe me well, the consequences will be severe!”

“Of course, there will be a reward if done well!”

Ye Feng busied himself attending to Lin Pinru’s cold back, countless bottles of spirit wine exuding spiritual energy appearing in rows. Ye Feng gasped and looked at Jin Suo.

“Has Madam Lin switched professions?”