[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-travel-between-two-worlds":3,"chapter-i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-157":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Travel between Two Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1084071,1411,"Chapter 157 - 116: Ghost Cultivator, Spring Dream Nightmare_2","i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>The aristocratic young man spoke very clearly, and the merchant beside him was so frightened that he trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen sat in the corner, eating his meal while listening to the news and information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the sky darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests in the hall gradually left to return home, and soon there were less than ten people left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen remained seated, not getting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a heavily made-up woman approached and inquired:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upper Immortal, are you staying overnight in the workshop... or returning home? It’s getting late...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman seemed somewhat anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the strange incident, even places like this brothel did not allow guests to stay overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if a guest got drunk and tried to go home at midnight, only to die tragically on the way... that would be bad for the brothel’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen shook his head and said, \"Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman opened her mouth to speak but ultimately said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, several brothel guards closed the doors of the Celestial Envy Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the rules, once the doors are closed, no more guests are accepted, and current guests are not allowed to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the time was about right, Lin Chen stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Madam hurriedly came forward, fawningly saying, \"Immortal Master, which girl in the building has caught your eye? Tonight, I will let her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now, I heard them say that Nan Lingling is quite beautiful. I wonder if I might have the pleasure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Madam’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and she stammered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal Master, perhaps you could choose another girl? I’ll have Ruyan, the head girl, accompany you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Is Nan Lingling occupied tonight, entertaining other guests?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all...\" the Madam shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she’s available, why can’t she accompany me? Do you look down on me?\" Lin Chen raised an eyebrow, feigning anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Madam panicked and hurriedly explained the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that ever since Young Master Zheng of the Zheng Family died, Nan Lingling’s reputation had plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long lost the title of the number one beauty of Yanlai from three years ago...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, she rarely entertained guests and mostly stayed in the backyard composing songs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, a few foreign guests would wish to see her beauty, but would fall seriously ill and suffer nightmares after leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not fatal, such unfortunate events accumulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, Nan Lingling lost her clients and was in a tough situation, even secretly called a witch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the Madam’s words, Lin Chen’s curiosity grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he took out three Spirit Stones and slammed them down on the table, snorting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you look down on me? Since I embarked on cultivation, I have known no fear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Madam hesitated for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, she was tempted by the three Spirit Stones, but on the other, she feared angering Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, she finally said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s the case, then Immortal Master, please follow me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen followed the Madam to a small courtyard behind the Celestial Envy Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two osmanthus trees were planted in the courtyard, and there was only one wing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked somewhat shabby but was very clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Chen reached the door, the Madam was unwilling to go inside, saying only:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lingling is in the wing room, Immortal Master, please go in yourself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instructed two maids to bring wine and food into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the task, the maids also hurriedly left...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this chilly little courtyard, even the workshop maids didn’t dare to stay for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It truly is as if the gates are cold and the visitors rare...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen chuckled, carrying a pot of wine, and knocked on the courtyard door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a woman wearing a blue dress with light makeup opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, her features exquisite and her skin exceptionally pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially her enchanting eyes, which seemed capable of captivating one’s soul...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder she was once famous throughout Yanlai; truly beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen complimented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Lingling blushed and opened the door further, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a long time since anyone visited the courtyard... Please come in, young master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen carried the wine pot into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the furnishings were old, showing their age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was plenty of rouge and powder; Nan Lingling seemed to love beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she had few guests, she dressed up every day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was her only joy in the cold little courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen glanced around, finally fixing his gaze on Nan Lingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve long heard of Miss Nan’s fame; today, I finally get to witness your beauty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s all in the past... What song would the young master like to hear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Lingling’s eyes showed a hint of melancholy as she inquired softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no rush for a song; why not share a few drinks first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen swirled the aged wine in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the two of them drank some wine in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Lingling couldn’t hold her liquor well and was slightly drunk after a few glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then stood up, saluted, and went to the zither to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a few strums, melodious tunes began to flow, sometimes joyful, sometimes forlorn...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen listened with great interest, but in reality, he was observing Nan Lingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has no trace of cultivation... this woman indeed seems to be a mortal...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen thought silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment cultivation, he couldn’t detect any cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Lingling was most likely a mortal... of course, it didn’t rule out the possibility of being a Core Formation Old Monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But which normal Core Formation Old Monster would hide in a brothel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Nan Lingling seems to be somewhat weak... is it due to long stays in the courtyard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen’s Divine Sense probing revealed something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People have Three Souls and Seven Spirits; the Three Souls are Tai Guang, Shuang Ling, You Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Seven Spirits are Shi Gou, Fu Shi, Que Yin, Tun Zei, Fei Du, Chu Hui, Chou Fei...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They correspond to different functions of the person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen had learned some Qi Observation Skill, and though not proficient, he could still perceive the Qi of mortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, in his perception, Nan Lingling’s \"Shi Gou\" Spirit was somewhat abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>",1088,"2026-06-03T10:50:41.488Z",1,"novelbin.me","16355fccb6cbce4c0963fddc5ff30c76729a4afa3471b91fcd0a05d87f62c12b","i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-158","i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-156",422,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-travel-between-two-worlds-cover.jpg"]