Chapter 286

Chapter 285

In the days that followed, Pei Qiyu would leave early in the morning and return late at night.

Every day when they left, the female cultivators of Peach Blossom House would greet them with smiles, asking if there was anything they needed help with, showing particular care. Unfortunately, Pei Qiyu would always respond coldly, appearing completely oblivious to their gentle advances, which made the female cultivators roll their eyes inwardly.

They had encountered male cultivators who didn't give Bi Nu Pavilion any face before. Not all male cultivators shared the same preferences; some were stubborn and unapproachable, making it difficult for Bi Nu Pavilion's disciples to win their favor.

Pei Qiyu was one of those stubborn and unapproachable ones.

As for Ning Yuzhou, since he stayed cooped up all the time, the female cultivators of Peach Blossom House couldn't even see him, let alone do anything. This left them feeling quite disappointed. Realizing these two men were out of reach, they soon gave up and shifted their attention elsewhere.

Many cultivators, both male and female, came to stay at Peach Blossom House every day. Unlike Pei Qiyu and Ning Yuzhou, some were more than happy to enjoy the unexpected pleasures, indulging themselves in the house's delights, forgetting all else.

Aside from this, Peach Blossom House offered excellent environment and service, attracting many guests to stay.

Half a month later, Pei Qiyu shared the information he had gathered with Ning Yuzhou and the others.

"The Tianzhen Alliance has been trying to repair the teleportation arrays between continents, aiming to control all the teleportation arrays on the Primordial Continent," Pei Qiyu said, his lips curling slightly.

It was clear what the Tianzhen Alliance was after.

If they controlled all the teleportation arrays, not only would their status in the lower realms be elevated, but they could also exert control over the cultivators of various continents. The result would be obvious: wealth and power in their hands, making them the winners of the lower realms.

Ning Yuzhou understood this as well, smiling slightly with a hint of nonchalance. "The idea is good, but repairing the arrays isn't easy. Moreover, some of the arrays are so damaged that they can't be fixed unless new ones are set up."

Controlling all the teleportation arrays of the lower realms wasn't an easy task, and the Tianzhen Alliance might not have the capacity to handle it.

Wen Qiao asked curiously, "What if they really manage to set up new ones?"

"Impossible!" Ning Yuzhou smiled at her gently, explaining, "The teleportation arrays currently used by the Tianzhen Alliance are remnants from ancient times, proving they don't yet possess the ability to set up continental teleportation arrays. They can only use the old ones, otherwise they wouldn't need so many spirit stones to maintain the ancient arrays."

Using ancient teleportation arrays required a large number of spirit stones, which Ning Yuzhou found cumbersome.

This indicated that the six teleportation arrays between the continents controlled by the Tianzhen Alliance were likely also ancient arrays. The alliance had merely discovered that these ancient arrays were usable and connected them, setting up teleportation points between the six continents for easier travel.

After tasting the benefits of controlling continental teleportation arrays, the Tianzhen Alliance would undoubtedly continue to explore other continents' arrays, potentially opening more in the future.

Wen Qiao pondered this and asked, "Husband, can you set up continental teleportation arrays?"

Pei Qiyu and Su Molan looked at Ning Yuzhou, curious if he could accomplish such a feat.

"Not yet," Ning Yuzhou gently stroked her hair, sighing, "I'm still working on it. Perhaps someday I will be able to."

Wen Qiao nodded, trusting him implicitly. If he said he could, then he would.

However, Su Molan and Pei Qiyu thought Ning Yuzhou was just comforting Wen Qiao. Especially Pei Qiyu, who felt relieved. If Ning Yuzhou could set up continental teleportation arrays, he would be too terrifying, almost like a reincarnated monster.

Pei Qiyu continued, "I suspect the Tianzhen Alliance possesses a treasure that can locate the teleportation arrays of various continents. If we could obtain that treasure, it might help us find the teleportation array related to Shengwu Continent."

Wen Qiao's eyes lit up, but she quickly deflated.

Since arriving on the Primordial Continent, they had heard much about the Tianzhen Alliance. Composed of array masters, it was rumored that they had many heavenly array masters.

Everyone knew that array formations were profound and difficult to master. High-level array masters could set up lethal arrays with a mere gesture, killing without leaving a trace. While this exaggerated the mystery and terror of arrays, it also highlighted their power, unmatched by other means.

With so many high-level array masters, the Tianzhen Alliance was a formidable force, feared by cultivators on these high-level continents. They knew of the alliance's ambitions but couldn't resist due to the alliance's control over the teleportation arrays. They had no choice but to cooperate with the Tianzhen Alliance.

Given how highly the Tianzhen Alliance valued the continental teleportation arrays, they couldn't access the treasure the alliance possessed. With their current strength, they couldn't contend with such a powerful entity.

"It's okay, we'll figure something out later," Ning Yuzhou consoled.

Wen Qiao nodded silently, looking back at Pei Qiyu, waiting for more useful information.

However, what Pei Qiyu mentioned next was not about the Tianzhen Alliance but about a celestial artifact.

"The Thirteen Bone Palaces?"

"Yes, if there's no mistake, there must be a celestial artifact within the Thirteen Bone Palaces," Pei Qiyu confirmed.

Su Molan frowned slightly, finding the name ominous, as if controlled by evil cultivators.

Su Xing asked curiously, "What is this Thirteen Bone Palaces?"

Pei Qiyu shook his head. "The source refused to reveal details, suggesting it's quite troublesome and doesn't want to attract too much attention. If not for my illusion affecting his judgment, I wouldn't have learned about this place."

Ning Yuzhou thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, buy a map of the Primordial Continent in the city and continue investigating the Thirteen Bone Palaces."

"Alright," Pei Qiyu agreed readily, without hesitation.

The next day, Pei Qiyu went out again, this time without Su Molan.

She had noticed that sometimes Pei Qiyu preferred her absence. Su Molan thought it might be because he didn't want to display his cultivation techniques in front of her. For many cultivators, their techniques were secrets, and having someone watch them practice was uncomfortable.

So, Su Molan considerately stayed behind with Wen Qiao, enjoying the attentive service of Peach Blossom House's female cultivators.

The two sat at a stone table under a peach tree, while a pink-clad female cultivator brought them several jugs of wine with a smile.

Wen Qiao opened one jug and sniffed it, then happily told the female cultivator, "Good, today's wine hasn't been tampered with. This is your reward."

The pink-clad female cultivator's expression stiffened momentarily, but upon seeing the reward, she quickly smiled and said coyly, "If you need anything else, just tell Yan'er, and Yan'er will fulfill your wishes."

Wen Qiao replied, "Bring some prepared peach rice and peach sauce."

"Of course, please wait a moment," the pink-clad female cultivator said affectionately, swaying her slender waist as she left.

Su Molan watched, dumbfounded.

"What did you give her?" Su Molan asked incredulously, amazed at how quickly the female cultivator's demeanor changed.

Wen Guangun said, "The Radiant Beauty Pill can make a female cultivator glow and maintain her most splendid beauty."

Su Molan immediately understood. Even if it were not for the female cultivators of Peach Blossom House, any other ordinary female cultivator would find it hard to resist the allure of the Radiant Beauty Pill. Who wouldn't want to maintain their best appearance?

Without even asking, she knew that Ning Yuzhou must have refined this pill for her.

However, for Wen Guangun, the Radiant Beauty Pill was not particularly useful. She already possessed the most splendid beauty, one that few female cultivators could match. This is why she could be so generous, casually rewarding someone with a Radiant Beauty Pill.

Sure enough, during their stay at Peach Blossom House, the female cultivators there would come over, looking at Wen Guangun with affectionate gazes. Wherever Wen Guangun appeared, they would create various coincidental encounters, serving her meticulously, even more devotedly than when serving male cultivators.

Wen Guangun thoroughly enjoyed it, sipping on a cup of unadulterated peach blossom wine and saying, "Girls are indeed meticulous."

She had been served by Lianyue since childhood, and when she married Ning Yuzhou, she was also surrounded by maids in the Seventh Prince's Mansion. The attentions of the female cultivators at Peach Blossom House caused her no discomfort; instead, she relished it.

A female cultivator beside her, pouring wine, spoke softly, "As long as you show us a bit of affection, we will be delighted."

Su Molan: "...What is this?"

After pouring wine for Wen Guangun, the female cultivator also poured for Wen Guangun, her demeanor filled with tenderness, as if these two—a person and an animal—were her beloved ones whom she was willing to serve wholeheartedly.

Standing silently beside them, Su Molan glanced toward the direction of the guest room, wondering why Ning Yuzhou hadn't come to take his fiancée away. Didn't he know that his fiancée had become the object of admiration for all the female cultivators at Peach Blossom House?

Fortunately, such days came to an end soon.

Pei Qiyu not only obtained a detailed map of Primordial Continent but also figured out the location of the Thirteen Bone Houses.

Unfolding the map of Primordial Continent on the table, Pei Qiyu pointed to a spot and said, "The Thirteen Bone Houses are here, though they are actually called Bone Town."

"Bone Town?" Wen Guangun looked at the map. "That's an interesting name."

"Even more interesting is that Bone Town is a place where all sorts of people mix, including spirit cultivators, evil cultivators, and demon cultivators. It's not a friendly place, and ordinary cultivators should be extremely cautious."

Ning Yuzhou stared at the map for a while and said, "Alright, let's go there and take a look."

Everyone looked at him.

Feeling something amiss, Su Molan cautiously asked, "Young Master Ning, are you and Miss Wen going there too?"

Ning Yuzhou nodded. "Since we have nothing else to do, we'll accompany you there."

Su Xing happily exclaimed, leaping onto Wen Guangun's shoulder and saying in a childlike voice, "Great! I can spend more time with Sister Wen."

Su Molan silently sighed with relief. The Thirteen Bone Houses sounded too eerie, and she felt apprehensive about going there with just her and Pei Qiyu. But with Ning Yuzhou and Wen Guangun around, she felt reassured, as if everything was manageable.

This courage came from Ning Yuzhou and Wen Guangun, making Su Molan feel that as long as they were there, nothing in the world could trouble them.

Only Pei Qiyu felt somewhat depressed.

He glanced at Su Molan, then at the calm Ning Yuzhou, sighing inwardly and reminding himself that these two would eventually leave, and things would be better once they did.

***

After deciding to go to the Thirteen Bone Houses, they checked out of their rooms at Peach Blossom House.

The female cultivators who handled their check-out procedures looked sorrowful, clinging to Wen Guangun and saying, "Please come back and visit us sisters when you have the chance."

"Don't forget us."

"We'll always wait for your return here."

"You must come back..."

Pei Qiyu: "..."

Pei Qiyu looked incredulously at Wen Guangun, surrounded by the female cultivators bidding her farewell, wondering how things had turned out this way. These female cultivators trained by Bi Nu Pavilion seemed to treat Wen Guangun with such affection. Wasn't Wen Guangun a female cultivator herself?

Then he turned to Ning Yuzhou, noticing that although Ning Yuzhou appeared calm, there was a subtle expression on his face.

Seeing that the female cultivators wouldn't stop, Ning Yuzhou finally stepped forward, pulling Wen Guangun close and saying, "Thank you, ladies, for your care for my fiancée. If there's a chance in the future, I will sell the Radiant Beauty Pills and contact you first."

The female cultivators of Peach Blossom House were instantly delighted and stopped clinging to Wen Guangun, waving happily at them.

"We'll remember your words, Young Master. Please come back and visit us. If you can't, you can also deliver them to other Peach Blossom Houses in other cultivation cities, as long as you leave some for us sisters..."

Ning Yuzhou nodded slightly, as if remembering their words, and led Wen Guangun away, never letting go of her hand.

After leaving Peach Blossom House, Su Molan finally breathed a sigh of relief, realizing for the first time the obsession women had with beauty.

"Do you want a bottle of Radiant Beauty Pills?" Wen Guangun asked her.

Su Molan shook her head, then nodded, a bit embarrassed. "I'll buy it from you."

"No need to buy it, it's a gift," Wen Guangun said generously. Before leaving Suzhou Valley, Su Molan had taken many treasures from there and given them quite a lot, so Wen Guangun wouldn't be stingy in return.

Pei Qiyu couldn't help but look at them, wondering what Su Molan needed the pills for.

Women adorn themselves for those they love, could it be...

With these thoughts, Pei Qiyu silently followed them out of the city.

After leaving Seven Stars City, Ning Yuzhou summoned a flying boat. The four of them boarded and headed towards Bone Town.

Inside the flying boat, Pei Qiyu took the opportunity to heal his wounds. The situation in Bone Town was too complex, and without sufficient strength, it would be dangerous. Although he wasn't afraid, he didn't want to be seen as an easy target due to his injuries.

As for Ning Yuzhou and Wen Guangun, who were weaker in cultivation, Pei Qiyu didn't consider them easy targets either. Instead, he believed that these two could find ways to save themselves even in dire situations. Only Su Molan, whose family's Burst Spirit Sword Technique was powerful but lacked defense, might be vulnerable to sneak attacks.

Pei Qiyu was also at his wit's end.

"Why is he working so hard?" Wen Qiao asked Ning Yuzhou, puzzled.

Ning Yuzhou calmly replied, "Probably because he thinks Miss Su is too weak and he's not at ease."

Wen Qiao responded with an "oh," then looked at him and said, "I'm not at ease with you either."

Ning Yuzhou: "...” How did this come back to him?

Ning Yuzhou had to change the subject, "This road might not be peaceful, so we need to stay alert... um, do you want to enter the space?"

Mentioning his space, Wen Qiao remembered something and said, "Since you advanced to the Primordial Spirit Realm, I haven't entered the space yet. I wonder how it is now. And how about Wen Tutu?"

Ever since arriving in the Pleiades Continent, there have been too many events; there has hardly been any time to relax or enter the space, or even to meditate and cultivate.

Ning Yuzhou glanced into the situation within the space and said, "If you want to know, you can go in and see for yourself."