Chapter 144: The Feeling of Being Rich

While they were talking, they arrived at the residence; each person had a Side Courtyard, and at each entrance stood a young, beautiful woman.

Shen Bing first sent others to bring the rest over, and she herself personally escorted Ye Liuyun to his residence.

The woman at the door stepped forward, knelt and saluted: "Greetings, Young Master Ye. I am your Steward, Ru Yue."

Ye Liuyun scanned her realm with his Illusion Pupil and was astonished.

"She's actually at the True Essence First Level!"

Ru Yue seemed to notice, her face flushing slightly. She thought inwardly, "Looks like I can't avoid it today! It's fate!"

But her expression did not change.

"Take good care of Young Master Ye and do not neglect him!" Shen Bing instructed.

"Yes!" Ru Yue replied.

"Young Master Ye, I'll leave you for now. If you need anything, you can find the Steward." Shen Bing then took her leave from Ye Liuyun.

"Thank you for your effort!" Ye Liuyun politely replied, seeing her off.

"Young Master Ye, let me show you inside!"

Ru Yue said, and led Ye Liuyun into the Side Courtyard.

Inside, jade and stone paved the floor, birds sang and flowers scented the air; two young maids immediately saluted Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun noticed a pool in the courtyard, still steaming.

Ru Yue saw his gaze and immediately explained, "This is the hot spring prepared by Water Moon Hall for guests; soaking for a while not only relieves fatigue but also enhances cultivation."

"Hmm, there are life essences and herbs, and even a Formation that gathers spiritual energy. Water Moon Hall really spares no expense!" Ye Liuyun remarked.

These things, of course, could not be hidden from Ye Liuyun's Illusion Pupil.

But Ru Yue was startled, thinking, "No wonder Steward Shen personally escorted this youth here; he truly is not ordinary!"

Yet she could not discern Ye Liuyun's realm. Even the pet beast beside him seemed to have no discernible realm.

Ye Liuyun walked around the room; there were two more maids inside, and the interior was lavish, featuring a Formation that gathered spiritual energy, calming incense, and even the pastries and fruits prepared were beneficial to cultivation.

"Let's soak in the hot spring first, then go eat!" So he did not begin to cultivate immediately, but headed toward the spring.

Ru Yue followed him to the spring's edge, and seeing him about to soak, said, "Shall I help the young master loosen his clothes?"

Ye Liuyun thought inwardly, "Being rich feels just wonderful!"

He was about to refuse, but Ru Yue stepped forward directly.

Suddenly, the Thunder Dragon Beast on Ye Liuyun's shoulder unleashed a terrifying pressure, its eyes flashing ferociously at Ru Yue, frightening her pale.

Then Lei Ming manifested in human form, appearing as a naked young girl.

"You're not allowed to touch the young man!" Lei Ming glared at Ru Yue, the Monster Beast's fierce aura rolling around, intimidating her.

"Ah!" Ru Yue cried, stepping back repeatedly; perhaps it was her first time seeing a shapeshifted Monster Beast.

Ye Liuyun could only hold Lei Ming back, soothing both sides with a few words.

"Miss Ru Yue, why not go buy a few suitable outfits for me? My own clothes don't seem fitting here. Also this girl and my several friends, get them a few sets each."

"Very well, Young Master Ye, I'll go right away." Ru Yue steadied herself, then instructed a maid to bring the fruit and wine to the spring's edge before hurrying off.

Ye Liuyun dismissed the two maids, then stripped and jumped in.

"Why are you running out again without clothes?" Ye Liuyun complained to Lei Ming.

"What's there to fear? Aren't they women too? Besides, I'm in a hurry! I don't want that kind of woman touching you!" Lei Ming said confidently.

"If you appear before anyone again without clothes, regardless of man or woman, I'll ignore you from now on!"

Ye Liuyun had no choice but to pull a face and feign anger, saying.

Seeing Ye Liuyun's complexion turn sour, Lei Ming immediately agreed repeatedly, then served tea and water to appease him, improving his look.

The two maids tried to come over to serve, but after Lei Ming glared at them, they trembled and stayed aside, unwilling to approach.

After Ru Yue left, she hurriedly reported the incident to Shen Bing, then went to select clothes for Ye Liuyun and the others.

"Monster Beast? Looks like this kid is truly not ordinary!" Shen Bing thought to herself.

Ye Liuyun's party all concealed their realms with treasured artifacts, so no aura emanated, making their realms impossible to discern.

And a pet beast of a species she didn't even know turned out to be a shapeshifted Monster Beast, at the Sea Transformation realm, forcing her to view it differently.

When Ru Yue returned with the clothes, the medicinal liquid in the spring had been largely absorbed by Ye Liuyun and Lei Ming.

The liquid here was diluted; it might be adequate for ordinary people, but for those who have already absorbed life essence, it was scant.

"Young Master Ye, your wine and dishes are ready! The restaurant isn't far; shall we go now?" Ru Yue placed the clothes by the spring and asked Ye Liuyun for his opinion.

"Alright, let's go! Have them all change into new clothes."

"Yes." Ru Yue replied, then went out to make arrangements. Ye Liuyun took the chance to get up and dress. Lei Ming also changed into new clothes, linking arms with Ye Liuyun as they walked out. The two maids obediently followed behind.

After a while, the others also emerged. It must be said, after changing into new clothes, they indeed looked much more pleasing.

"It seems wherever you go, you need the appropriate attire!" Ye Liuyun looked around and said to the group.

Ru Yue led the way ahead, followed by three Stewards and eight maids, while many onlookers cast sideways glances.

The procession truly gave Ye Liuyun a taste of the feeling of being rich.

The restaurant here consists entirely of private rooms, no main hall. Ye Liuyun's party was placed in the finest private room, spacious enough.

But when it came time to eat, Bai Hu and Shi Yuan immediately changed, devouring greedily, even reaching out to grab. Ye Liuyun had to repeatedly remind them.

Qiong Qi fared better, having experience from a past life. Lei Ming likewise knew dining etiquette. Yet they still ate a great amount.

Their manners at the table opened the eyes of the nearby Stewards and maids.

How many years of hunger is this!

Dishes arrived wave after wave, almost unable to keep up with their appetites.

The restaurant's food was indeed excellent. Ye Liuyun ate heartily, though he didn't devour like a fierce beast.

After he was full, he had a Steward clear the table and brew tea.

If you haven't eaten your fill, when you go back you can just have your butler arrange things for you again.

Ye Liuyun saw that Bai Hu and Shi Yuan hadn't eaten enough, so he reminded them to go back and eat heartily then sleep, which is better than them eating their fill and going out to wander around.

The cultivation of ferocious beasts is basically just eating and sleeping.

Sure enough, upon hearing that, their eyes lit up and they both nodded.

As for Qiong Qi, Ye Liuyun doesn't need to worry; this guy is experienced. And he just needs to keep an eye on Lei Ming.

"Young Master Ye, there will be a performance at the Talents Pavilion later; would you like to go see it?" Ru Yue said while serving them tea, introducing it to Ye Liuyun.

Lei Ming, upon hearing that, also wanted to go see, so he urged Ye Liuyun to go as well.

"Alright! Since we've come, I'll relax too, I'll accompany you to go see it!"

Ye Liuyun was not at ease letting her go by herself, fearing she would cause trouble.

Qiong Qi then sent a voice transmission to Ye Liuyun, saying he wants to study the formations here and later make one himself.

So they left the restaurant. Bai Hu and Shi Yuan went back to continue eating, while Qiong Qi went off to stroll on his own.