Chapter 206: Chapter 20: Miaoxiang Tower, Celestial Demon Curse (2)

Madam Ye said calmly, "Huang Shen is a regular at Miaoxiang Tower, as everyone in the Abyssal Marsh knows. They just drank a fair bit of wine; they must have agreed to go carouse at Miaoxiang Tower."

Ye Yan bit her lip and said peevishly, "He’s really going to lead my husband astray! This won’t do. I’m going to get him back!"

With that, she started to rise and leave the hall.

Madam Ye took her daughter’s hand and advised, "Don’t embarrass him in front of his sect brothers. Instead, why not treat this as a bit of leverage you can use later?"

Ye Yan pouted, saying reluctantly, "But... what if he’s led astray by that Female Subduing Sect Leader? I’d rather find a few beautiful concubines for him myself than let him carouse like this."

Madam Ye smiled faintly. "Miaoxiang Tower has a mysterious and powerful background. It’s nothing like an ordinary brothel. In my opinion, this is a connection we shouldn’t discard."

Ye Yan couldn’t win the argument with Madam Ye. She found it both exasperating and amusing, and shot the dignified beauty a look. "Oh, wonderful. Now that your son-in-law is a Yinluo True Inheritance, even you’re starting to take his side."

...

Fang Cheng flew out from Xiaocang Island. Before long, he saw two figures standing mid-air, waiting for him.

It was Huang Shen and Feng Ziang, but Master Wanqing was nowhere to be seen.

Fang Cheng asked curiously, "Senior Brothers, where’s our Senior Sister?"

Feng Ziang chuckled. "Your Fourth Senior Sister went back to Demon Lion Peak."

Fang Cheng’s mind was still reeling from helping the others ambush and kill the Mad Daoist, so it took him a moment to switch gears. He smiled curiously. "So, Senior Brothers, why did you call me out here?"

Huang Shen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, adopting the air of a grandmaster. "Lao Qi, you’ve been in the sect for a while now, but we haven’t had a proper chance to get together. In front of your mother-in-law, there were some things better left unsaid. I called you out to take you somewhere fun."

It finally dawned on Fang Cheng. He lowered his voice and asked, "Miaoxiang Tower?"

Huang Shen nodded. "I heard you used to frequent Miaoxiang Tower back when you were a Servant Disciple. I assume that after you got married, your wife’s family’s strict rules forced you to give up such a fine hobby. Truly a pity."

He paused for a moment before adding, "Send your wife a Flying Sword Communication. Tell her you’re with me and our Third Brother, going to see First Senior Sister for advice on cultivation, and that you’ll be delayed for a few days."

Fang Cheng thought, ’Would Yan’Er actually believe that excuse? Everyone knows your reputation, Second Senior Brother...’

Still, he had to go through the motions. He took out a Golden Sword, recorded a message, and sent it off with a surge of Magical Power.

The three of them watched the gleam of the Golden Sword fly into the light of Xiaocang Island’s Defense Array. Only then did they turn and fly toward the Yinluo Sect Marketplace.

「Not long after.」

The three sect brothers arrived at the marketplace and headed straight for Miaoxiang Tower.

As Fang Cheng stepped into Miaoxiang Tower again, he was struck by a feeling that while the place remained, the people—and he himself—had changed.

He remembered being in this magnificent, atmospheric tower right after he’d first crossed over into this world.

Later, he had frequented it to refine his venomous insects.

Then, after acquiring a beautiful wife and lovely concubines, he had left this place behind without a second thought.

The proprietress of Miaoxiang Tower was a mature, captivating beauty. When she saw Huang Shen enter with two dashing young men, she immediately came forward to greet them with enthusiasm.

Huang Shen said familiarly, "Fellow Daoist Yue, the usual spot. Make the proper arrangements for this Sect Leader."

The beautiful woman giggled and nodded. "Since the Sect Leader himself has graced us with his presence, it will naturally be the highest standard of service!"

With that, she led the three men to the top floor of Miaoxiang Tower.

The entire floor had been opened up into one vast room. The decor was the height of luxury and elegance, and the atmosphere was warm, clean, and welcoming. Walking in felt like stepping into the personal Cave Mansion of some high-ranking, powerful Great Cultivator.

Huang Shen made himself at home as if it were his own Cave Mansion, taking a seat behind a low table. He gestured magnanimously. "Junior Brothers, sit anywhere you like. We couldn’t drink to our hearts’ content earlier, so we must make up for it here."

As he spoke, the proprietress of Miaoxiang Tower had already arranged for several maids to bring in trays of Spirit Wine, Spirit Fruits, and assorted meat delicacies.

「Moments later.」

Another dozen or so young women, with skin as white as snow and wonderfully graceful figures, glided into the room.

These Female Cultivators carried themselves with a profound grace. Their faces were stunningly beautiful and delicate, their eyes so lively they seemed to speak. Some were cold and aloof, others seductive and charming, some innocent, some shy, some elegant... each possessed a unique allure.

The women lined up and performed a deep curtsy in unison. "Greetings, Elder Huang."

Huang Shen’s burning gaze roamed over the group. He then commanded, "Ladies, please turn around."

With varying expressions, the women turned one by one, revealing the fetching curves of their figures.

Finally, Huang Shen had the women turn sideways to face the three men.

A line from a poem came to mind: "A range from the front, a peak from the side."

From this angle, the varied heights and proud forms of the "mountain range" were clear at a glance!

The proprietress of Miaoxiang Tower smiled. "I should inform you, Sect Leader, that these Disciples are all Immortal Seeds who arrived from the main tower three days ago. Every one of them possesses a Late-stage Sensing Cultivation, and all are virgins. They’ve come to the Abyssal Marsh in search of the karmic opportunity to forge their Life Talismans."

Fang Cheng knew a fair bit about Miaoxiang Tower, so he understood that by "karmic opportunity," the proprietress meant finding men like Huang Shen and Feng Ziang to serve as Tripod Furnaces for Dual Cultivation.

The women of Miaoxiang Tower used the world’s male cultivators as sustenance to nourish themselves. It was an open secret; even though men knew of their scheme, they never tired of it and frequently came to "donate" their Magical Power.

To lose a few months or even years of Magical Power in exchange for one night of ultimate pleasure was considered by many to be a fine romantic escapade.

Before long, each of the three sect brothers had chosen two Female Cultivators, and they began to drink and make merry.

The Female Cultivators of Miaoxiang Tower were all perceptive, tactful, and endlessly charming women. Each was an excellent conversationalist, possessing talent and knowledge on par with the Inner Disciples of Yinluo Sect or the most exceptional individuals from the great clans.

Whether it was reciting and composing poetry, playing the zither and dancing, or singing clear-voiced songs while drinking, they excelled at it all.