Chapter 450: The Purple Xiao Pavilion

【Sister Wu Tong had already cleverly fetched clean clothes, you had just changed, your whole body was already soaked.】

【That blue porcelain vat had been occupied by Madam Ruan, the water surface still floating with a few green lotus leaves she didn't know where she got.】

【You shook your head helplessly, having to order Sister Wu Tong to prepare a new vat.】

【Can't use Madam Ruan's bathwater to boil tea—although she protested that she cleaned herself carefully every day.】

【Walking close to the vat, you tapped the vat wall with your fingers: "Usually there is nothing for you to do."】

【"If there is a need, I will naturally send them to find you."】

【"This sword intent will automatically dissipate after three years, or if I die, this sword intent will also be gone."】

【A clear cry came from the tree crown, the two Zhaoming Luan shaking off points of golden brilliance.】

【Madam Ruan tilted her head, a strange luster shining in her eyes—in all her life, she had raised giant salamanders and tamed iron-headed catfish, but she had never encountered such a divine bird.】

【The meaning in the words couldn't be clearer: she doesn't have to be trapped in this small courtyard.】

【Yet Madam Ruan rested her chin on the rim of the vat, "The giant salamander is dead, the Prince Yan's Mansion cannot be returned to, and I... I have nowhere left to go."】

【The voice became smaller and smaller, "Can you let me stay here?"】

【The severe pain of her own tinkering with the sword pellet last night was still fresh in her memory, that kind of pain like meridians being broken, she didn't dare again.】

【She hadn't lived enough, didn't want to die so early!】

【You waved your hand as if you didn't care: "If you want to live, live, just pay for your own food."】

【Madam Ruan's eyes lit up when she heard this, hurriedly spitting out a few lustrous pearls, and touching out a few grains of gold sand, lining them up on the edge of the water vat: "These... are they enough?"】

【Seeing you didn't speak, she hurriedly added: "I, I can also raise water beasts!"】

【She gestured with both arms, "I can raise one even bigger than the giant salamander!"】

【She hesitated for a moment, as if she had made a big decision: ". Can raise two for you, or... three..."】

【The unhealed wounds on her wrists were revealed with the movement—those ferocious scars were clearly caused by the wounds cut for long-term feeding of beasts with essence and blood.】

【Your gaze stayed on her withered arms for a moment, shaking your head: "This is not needed."】

【You turned your gaze to Sister Wu Tong, the little maid had already leaned over to count the pearls, "Young Master, these are enough for her to eat for more than a year."】

【She said, reaching out to rub Madam Ruan's head, "Young Master, it's just adding a pair of chopsticks."】

【You nodded and went to the backyard to wash.】

【Madam Ruan stared blankly at your departing back.】

【The decisive figure in Yanbo Lake yesterday and the person in front of her gradually overlapped and separated—it turns out you are not as fierce as imagined.】

【Sunlight passed through the gaps in the Sister Wu Tong leaves, casting fine light spots in the water vat.】

【Afternoon sunlight slanted, you and Sister Wu Tong had just finished lunch.】

【Although you have stepped into the Snow Mountain Realm of martial arts, the true yuan in your body ultimately originates from the flesh and blood, not yet reaching the state of Grain Bigu.】

【Only experts in the Ninth Realm Profound Dan state of martial arts can condense the Profound Dan and then take the spiritual energy of heaven and earth as food, completely transcending the needs of worldly diet.】

【Before the tea cup was put down, a light sound suddenly came from the courtyard gate.】

【You looked up and saw a familiar figure—the courtesan Lady Gongsun Niangzi of the Purple Xiao Pavilion, who was famous in Above Bianjing for her sword dance, was standing outside the gate.】

【She had visited alone half a month ago, but today there was a middle-aged man in a purple robe beside her.】

【Lady Gongsun Niangzi bowed gracefully, her wide sleeves brushing the blue stone steps like flowing clouds: "Young Master Guan, this is the High Wu Guanshi of my Purple Xiao Pavilion."】

【The purple-robed man took three steps forward, respectfully bowing to the end: "Met Young Master Guan."】

【When he stood up, his gaze was clear, and he didn't beat around the bush: "Yesterday, the Purple Xiao Pavilion was forced by the situation and committed many offenses, today we specially come to apologize."】

【After speaking, he took out a gilded wooden box from his sleeve, the box lid not yet opened, but a strange fragrance was already smelled.】

【High Wu Guanshi held up the gilded wooden box with both hands, his tone solemn: "What is contained in the box is Soul-Returning Incense, a treasure that Primordial Spirit cultivators dream of."】

【His fingertips gently brushed over the cloud patterns on the box, "When a person dies, the flesh body has five decays, lighting this incense can lock the seven souls and six spirits for seven days without scattering."】

【Seeing your expression flicker slightly, he added: "There is an even more profound aspect—those who consume the incense can have their Primordial Spirit leave their body for half a quarter of an hour in broad daylight, experiencing the mysterious realm of the Yang Spirit in advance."】

【You recalled Lu Hua once saying that there are no more than five such wonders in the world that can help the Ziwei Heng Realm break through to the Yang Spirit, and Soul-Returning Incense is one of them.】

【This item is indeed difficult for you to refuse!】

【High Wu Guanshi did not wait for your response, and took out a mutton-fat jade box and placed it on the stone table: "This is the Nourishing Jade Pill gifted to Miss Sister Wu Tong."】

【The box lid opened slightly, revealing the dragon-eye-sized pills inside, the clear fragrance immediately filling the small courtyard, "Taking it can directly enter the Small Three Realms of the Primordial Spirit."】

【He took three steps back, his posture respectful, "A little bit of heart from the Purple Xiao Pavilion, hoping Young Master Guan will accept it with a smile."】

【There was a sudden "plop" in the water vat—Madam Ruan was startled and spat out a string of bubbles.】

【She recognized this Nourishing Jade Pill, back then when the Yan Prince sought one for his beloved concubine, he used three building ships of pearls to exchange for it.】

【You just thought for a while, nodding slightly: "Since so, then many thanks to the Pavilion Master."】

【High Wu Guanshi heard this, his tense shoulders obviously relaxed, and he let out a long breath: "Young Master is deep in righteousness, and can distinguish right from wrong, the Purple Xiao Pavilion welcomes Young Master at any time."】

【He stepped back respectfully twice, "Then I won't disturb you more, farewell."】

【Lady Gongsun Niangzi bowed slightly to see him off!】

【Coming and going like the wind, in the blink of an eye, the courtyard returned to tranquility.】

【Lady Gongsun Niangzi stood in place, some surprise in her eyes, the people behind the three major singing and chanting small classes in Above Bianjing were all figures with heaven-reaching hands.】

【She knew better than anyone that this "High Wu Guanshi" was actually the real power figure in the Purple Xiao Pavilion second only to the Pavilion Master, managing six buildings and three pavilions, all the women in the building were terrified of him, even he had to be cautious.】

【To be able to let this person call himself a steward, yet be so humble today, even deliberately lowering his posture... it seems it is the meaning of that Pavilion Master.】

【Some big figures in Above Bianjing had already quietly learned that the indifferent young man in front of them was the sword path successor of the Academy's Second Master.】

【She turned around, a look of admiration in her beautiful eyes.】

【This identity was enough to make the entire Above Bianjing, no matter which force, not dare to look down on him.】

【She was able to know, it was also because this High Wu Guanshi asked her to help build a bridge to Xie Guan today.】

【Lady Gongsun Niangzi said softly, "Young Master Guan, you are truly hiding your secrets?"】

【The tone carried a bit of coquettishness, which was different from her usual self, "The dignified closing disciple of the Second Master, this kind of identity, if it weren't for yesterday's killing trap, I fear it wouldn't have been revealed."】

【You responded, "Doesn't this just show that Miss Lady Gongsun has an extremely high eye, a wise eye to recognize pearls, and got to know me long ago."】

【Lady Gongsun Niangzi smiled, walking gracefully to the stone table, "I have always admired the Second Master the most in my life, it's just a pity that I am a woman and have no talent for the sword path. Seeing Young Master Guan's demeanor, I inevitably feel a bit of envy."】

【"I came here specially today, just hoping to ask for a piece of Young Master Guan's calligraphy. In a few days, I will leave this Above Bianjing." She said earnestly, also speaking freely.】

【You looked at the head of the courtesans of the Purple Xiao Pavilion who was famous in Above Bianjing, a woman whose sword weapon moved in all directions.】

【After winning the top ten at the Flower Banquet, she had the qualification to redeem herself and had long ago obtained her freedom. It was just because of some reasons that she delayed for a few days, otherwise, she would have left long ago.】

【Above Bianjing City is intoxicated with gold and fans, how many people rush for fame and fortune. And she—fame, wealth, status were all within reach, yet she chose to withdraw.】

【This kind of temperament can truly be called a strange woman.】

【Lady Gongsun Niangzi is leaving this time, I fear it will be difficult to meet again.】

【Life's gathering and scattering are impermanent, meeting is difficult and parting is also difficult.】

【You did not decline, picking up the brush and waving it. The ink color bloomed on the rice paper, the brush moving like a dragon and snake, naturally possessing a style.】

【When the ink dried, you personally sent her to the courtyard gate.】

【Fallen flowers flew before the steps, Lady Gongsun Niangzi suddenly looked back and smiled, her vermilion lips opening slightly: "If Young Master Guan speaks to stay at this moment"】

【"It would not be impossible for me to stay here tonight."】

【"I just don't know if Young Master is willing to understand this romance?"】

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