CHAPTER 223: CHAPTER 155: SWIFT HORSE WIND

"Miss Liu, why have you returned?"

At the entrance of the "Smoke Rain Tower," a head steward stepped forward and asked.

"We encountered some issues, don’t ask about it. Quickly prepare the best banquet for us, and arrange it in the best courtyard, ’Celestial Fragrance Garden.’ You all go about your tasks!"

Liu Ruyan didn’t say much, giving only one instruction before inviting Li Yunjing inside the "Smoke Rain Tower."

This three-story building was incredibly familiar to Li Yunjing, and the atmosphere was still as ambiguous. However, at this moment, the red lanterns had yet to be hung up, which made the atmosphere slightly less captivating.

Seeing the familiar surroundings, Li Yunjing couldn’t help but reminisce about the past and felt somewhat moved.

A few dancers, singers, and servants all turned their heads towards Li Yunjing and his companions.

Curious about why Miss Liu Ruyan, and the newly joined Miss Xing’Er and Miss Yue’Er, were surrounding a man?

From the look of this man’s attire, he didn’t seem wealthy at all!

Only a few female cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Realm who had seen Li Yunjing before were somewhat thoughtful.

When it involves the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," there’s nothing trivial!

The four of them didn’t linger long in the building and, under Liu Ruyan’s guidance, soon passed through the back door and entered the rear courtyard.

The property of the "Smoke Rain Tower" was quite extensive. Besides the front building functioning as the main business area, the rear courtyard hid several pavilions and towers within various scenic gardens.

One could say that for the "Smoke Rain Tower" to afford such a large, prime location within the "Red Sun Market," a significant investment had been made.

The annual rental fee was astronomically high.

Fortunately, the "Red Sun Market" was very prosperous, and cultivators from the surrounding areas generally came here to make a living.

The path of cultivation is long and arduous; typically, cultivators walk it alone.

Occasionally, necessary leisure activities become indispensable.

This is also the reason why the "Smoke Rain Tower" is so popular.

At this moment, Li Yunjing, following the three ladies, walked through the garden, taking many twists and turns, and eventually ascended a green stone arch bridge.

Along the way, the air in the garden was fresh, and the surrounding scenery was endless and beautiful, making Li Yunjing silently nod in approval.

The location they were in now was different from the courtyard he had visited the first time.

This arch bridge was only about ten meters long and spanned a lotus pond, leading to another garden.

The garden was filled with lush green trees and colorful flowers. The gentle breeze brought waves of fragrance.

"Huh? There’s an outdoor hot spring over there?"

Li Yunjing’s eyes lit up as he suddenly noticed steam rising from a bamboo grove in the distance, immediately identifying it as a natural hot spring.

"Indeed! How about we soak in it together after our meal?"

Liu Ruyan chuckled softly and meaningfully glanced at Li Yunjing.

That enchanting gaze made Li Yunjing’s heart itch.

"Haha! Really together?"

Li Yunjing looked at the three ladies, his eyes shining with excitement, unable to hide a trace of eagerness.

"Hehe..."

The three ladies giggled charmingly as Liu Ruyan pulled Li Yunjing along, motioning him to go to a pavilion up ahead.

From a distance, Li Yunjing saw the pavilion with two large characters written on it: "Celestial Fragrance."

This small, two-story pavilion was entirely carved out of white jade, radiant and smooth, resembling an Immortal Palace from the Nine Heavens.

Upon stepping along the small path paved with green stones through the forest, Li Yunjing arrived outside the pavilion and instantly felt a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy.

It seemed to be protected by arrays, indicating that the "Celestial Fragrance Garden" was indeed one of the most important places of the "Smoke Rain Tower."

"Miss Liu, you have arrived."

"Sister Xing’Er! Sister Yue’Er!"

At the entrance, two young maids greeted them.

Li Yunjing glanced at the two women, who had no cultivation and were not virgins, clearly the actual workers in "Smoke Rain Tower."

These two women were fairly attractive by mortal standards.

However, compared to Liu Ruyan, Xing’Er, and Yue’Er, they were like fireflies next to a bright moon.

Female cultivators, whether in terms of aura or skin quality, were far superior to mortal women.

The two couldn’t be compared at all.

Even within the "Smoke Rain Tower," the price of a female cultivator was worlds apart from that of a mortal woman.

Liu Ruyan looked at the two women and instructed, "Today, I am hosting an honored guest here. After you serve the food and drinks, you may leave. Tell others not to disturb us."

"Yes! We understand!"

The two women were taken aback but quickly nodded in agreement.

This was the first time they had seen Miss Liu Ruyan entertaining a guest with such seriousness.

"Also, remember that from now on, when Immortal Master Li comes here for leisure, it will be free of charge, and he will always be hosted in the ’Celestial Fragrance Garden.’

Liu Ruyan thought for a moment and continued to instruct.

"Yes, Miss Liu, we understand!"

The two women then respectfully bowed to Li Yunjing and silently remembered his appearance, ensuring they wouldn’t mistake him when he came again.

Furthermore, after serving the food, they would notify the others not to neglect this important guest.

In "Smoke Rain Tower," Liu Ruyan held a special status. Not only was she a prominent figure, but she also seemed to have some managerial authority.

This led everyone in "Smoke Rain Tower" to habitually follow Liu Ruyan’s instructions.

The owner had even tacitly approved of it.

Entering the "Celestial Fragrance Tower," they were greeted by a beautifully and tastefully decorated living room.

A sweep of Li Yunjing’s divine sense revealed that the second floor was a bedroom, and the first floor, besides the living room, had a private dining room for eating and drinking.

This private room was quite large, with a small stage in the front where a troupe of beauties could perform music and dance.