For Chu Xiaoxiao, her dream was no longer Xianyun Pavilion, but a very strange room.
Among all the furnishings, only the bed was familiar to her.
Not only that, but various strange and peculiar things also opened her eyes.
Even though she had been trained in a brothel since childhood and was now a courtesan, she couldn't believe there were so many “variations.”
“What exactly is in your mind?!”
...Lu Chen was speechless.
Chu Xiaoxiao’s eyes were glazed over, and her body was covered in sweat. The reason dream immortal tea was so mysterious and valuable was because it was… too real.
If Chu Xiaoxiao hadn't actively intervened, she would have been an observer. Even if she could see “herself” in this dream, it would have been an illusion.
But now, she was also caught in it, and she didn't know how many times she had been defeated.
...
The dream was like clouds and mist, gradually dissipating.
Everything was returning to reality.
With a “thump!”
Chu Xiaoxiao rolled out of bed but fell weakly to the ground. She gritted her teeth, pressed her lips together, and squatted beside the table.
“The dream is over?”
“A thousand Spirit Stones, not a loss, even though I didn't pay.”
Lu Chen felt it was difficult to even lift his finger. He and Chu Xiaoxiao looked at each other, the atmosphere intimate.
“You still remember everything from the dream? How could you remember?!” Chu Xiaoxiao was incredulous.
“Uh, I don't remember.”
“You're lying!”
...
“You should only have a sense of satisfaction and a vague memory.”
“Yes, that's right, it's just as you said.”
“Do you think I believe you?”
...
Chu Xiaoxiao tidied her clothes, but facing Lu Chen, she couldn't calm down.
She wanted to kill Lu Chen, but she couldn't bear to.
“For the Immortal Sect New Disciple Assembly, you join Zhou Jinfeng's team.”
“I'm just going to watch the excitement.”
“Then watch the excitement from Zhou Jinfeng's team.”
...Lu Chen.
Lu Chen said, “I'm afraid I'll drag you down.”
“It doesn't matter. Winning or losing isn't important. I'm just gathering information. As for Zhou Jinfeng, if he can Breakthrough to the Qimai Realm before the Assembly, only he himself can achieve a good ranking.”
“Oh.” Lu Chen nodded.
“Everything was just a dream. Don't overthink it. Everything that happened in the dream…” Chu Xiaoxiao said with difficulty, “was normal.”
Lu Chen continued to nod, but he knew in his heart that just by looking at Chu Xiaoxiao's expression, he knew this was not normal.
As dawn broke, in the main hall of Xianyun Pavilion, Zhou Nantian had left in the middle of the night.
Zhou Jinfeng was drowsy. His robe was covering Lu Qiangwei, who was sleeping beside him.
Lu Chen came downstairs. Lu Qiangwei rubbed her sleepy eyes, “Brother Lu Chen!”
“Let's go, grab some breakfast.” Lu Chen kicked Zhou Jinfeng's chair.
“Ah? Are you done?” Zhou Jinfeng was groggy, but seeing Lu Chen, he suddenly became energetic, “Is the effect of the dream immortal tea really as good as people say?”
“It's… alright.” Lu Chen felt a gaze poking his back.
Lu Chen continued, “This time, for the team, I'm joining your team.”
“I knew it! How could anyone not be interested in Chu Xiaoxiao?” Zhou Jinfeng said with a smile, “From the moment I saw you tilling the land, I knew you would be my most reliable teammate! As long as the two of us work together, no matter what trials the Immortal Sect has, we will be number one!”
“No, I'm only joining your team to watch the excitement.”
...
“And, I also want to bring Lu Qiangwei to watch.”
???
“If you agree, then agree. If you don't agree, then forget it.” Lu Chen continued.
Zhou Jinfeng frowned, looking at Lu Qiangwei who was still rubbing her eyes, then looked at Lu Chen. He thought about the arrogant Zhai Xingchen and the lack of capable fighters in Sifang City. “Alright, but at critical moments, you'll have to put in some effort.”
“No problem.” Lu Chen said, “Putting aside everything else, if you encounter danger, I will definitely help you.”
“Then I'm relieved.” Zhou Jinfeng thought of something and said, “Oh, right, didn't I say I'd treat you well? Come on, breakfast is on me.”
...Lu Chen's mouth twitched.
Xianyun Pavilion, upstairs parlor.
Chu Xiaoxiao was arranging incense.
A beautiful woman walked to the table and sat down. Just by looking at Chu Xiaoxiao's current appearance, she knew what had happened.
“In the dream or outside the dream?”
“In the dream.”
“There's no difference anymore.” Madam Zhao asked, “You just got yourself involved out of curiosity. How did it get out of control?”
Chu Xiaoxiao didn't want to answer.
“Where did the Tian Yuan Merchant Guild hire this Young Master from? Is the intelligence valuable?” Madam Zhao continued to ask.
“His mind is full of dirty things.” Chu Xiaoxiao shook her head lightly.
Let alone intelligence, she didn't even know what cultivation level Lu Chen was at!
“I heard there's been some activity from the Zhai Family. They've made a fortune somewhere recently. If it had been Zhai Xingchen yesterday…” Madam Zhao said with some regret, “Perhaps tonight…”
“No.” Chu Xiaoxiao's voice was still trembling, “I can't cast the dream Spell in the short term.”
After a pause, Chu Xiaoxiao continued, “I will investigate thoroughly during the Immortal Sect New Disciple Assembly.”
Madam Zhao hesitated, then paused, “That's fine too. After all, we don't know what Opportunity the Zhai Family got. If there's someone behind them, this way is safer.”
At the Spirit Field outside the city, Lu Chen originally wanted to buy some grain seeds, but was told that the grain seeds had already been bought by Chen Mu and Zhang Lin.
At the edge of the field, Lu Chen indeed saw the two of them.
There were still dew drops on their hair, indicating they had been waiting since before dawn.
Sniffing, Lu Chen found that this batch of grain seeds were all usable.
“We were truly terrified that we couldn't help yesterday…” Chen Mu bowed and scraped.
They heard that Zhou Jinfeng had invited Lu Chen to Xianyun Pavilion yesterday, even causing Young Master Zhai Xingchen to leave in shame and anger.
They finally realized that Lu Chen was not someone they could afford to offend.
Fortunately, Lu Chen hadn't discovered their little tricks behind his back, and everything could still be remedied.
“How can I accept this? This money…”
“We'll pay for it!” Zhang Lin said.
“No.” Lu Chen shook his head, “Not just your money, I will also settle the fertilizer money with you within a few days. I am very grateful for your help. If you need anything, feel free to come to me. I'm a Merchant Guild Disciple, so I have some say in the Guild.”
Chen Mu and Zhang Lin regretted their actions. Such a simple and kind cultivator, and they had actually thought of using the prestige of City Guard Commander to plot against him behind his back…
“We'll help you sow the seeds!”
“No, no, I'll do it myself.”
Lu Chen declined Chen Mu and Zhang Lin's help and stood in the farmland, taking a deep breath.
His expended energy was rapidly recovering. Not only that, but the True Qi in his body was also accelerating its condensation.
Lu Chen slowly performed his fist techniques, without activating True Qi or deliberately exerting force. But with every movement, the Spiritual Qi around him stirred, gently raising gusts of wind.
On the city wall, Zhou Jinfeng also picked up his long spear and practiced his spear techniques.
“I will definitely contend for first place in the Immortal Sect New Disciple Assembly!”
“Zhai Xingchen, I will definitely Breakthrough to the Qimai Realm before you!”
“Not only that, after Tianlong Gate obtains a demon pet, I can also skim off some of its food, so I'll have a small private fund…”
