144: Chapter 144 Reunion with an Old Friend!

"Why quibble over these things at a time like this?"

Chu Feng couldn't help but shake his head and smile, "Besides, now that the matter is settled, our share of the credit is guaranteed."

"The Sect rewards and punishes clearly; they won't treat us unfairly."

Hearing Chu Feng's words, Tang An, though still feeling unwilling, knew the gravity of the situation and could only sigh.

"You're right. The most important thing now is the bigger picture for the Sect."

Tang An sighed twice, "Then what do we do next? We can't just wait around, can we?"

Chu Feng pondered for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, "First, we'll stroll around Tianxian City to gather information about the Endless Mountains, and then we'll decide on our next move."

Hearing this, Tang An immediately became interested, "Alright, let's go! I've long heard that Tianxian City has a Heavenly Immortal Pavilion. Hehe... shall we go and check it out?"

Chu Feng looked at him helplessly and shook his head, "Be serious. Let's handle our business first; we can talk about other things later."

The two chatted and laughed as they left the guesthouse, heading toward the most prosperous street in Tianxian City.

On the streets of Tianxian City.

The two seemed to be strolling aimlessly, but in reality, they were secretly observing the movements around them.

Not long after.

The two entered a teahouse called "Tingyu Pavilion," ordered a pot of fine spirit tea, and sat quietly in a corner.

The teahouse was bustling, filled with Cultivators from all directions.

This place gathered people from all walks of life and was the best place to gather information.

Several Loose Cultivators at the neighboring table were talking loudly, their voices reaching Chu Feng's ears without any restraint.

"Have you heard? Something happened again over at the Endless Mountains! It's said that someone saw Devilish Qi soaring into the sky, blotting out the sun, and turning a hundred-mile radius into a dead zone!"

"More than just heard! A cousin of mine just returned from there a few days ago and almost didn't make it back! He said signs of an ancient ruin have appeared deep within the Endless Mountains."

"Ancient ruins? Really? Doesn't that mean an Opportunity has appeared?"

"You need your life to take an Opportunity. Right now, the Endless Mountains are in complete chaos."

"Then what does the Sect say? Didn't the Duobao Sect seal off the Endless Mountains?"

"Seal it off? How? There isn't enough manpower! I heard they are gathering Disciples to organize a large-scale suppression operation."

"Forget it, forget it. Let's not talk about the Devilish Cultivators. Have you heard? The Duobao Pavilion has a new Pavilion Master!"

"So what if they changed? It won't lower prices."

"Heh, that's where you're wrong. This one is different! I'm telling you, this new Pavilion Master is a woman!"

"And, according to those lucky enough to have seen her from afar that day, she was truly dressed in red, as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal. That figure, that face, tsk tsk tsk..."

As he spoke, the man became intoxicated himself, almost drooling.

Another person next to him turned pale, suddenly reaching out to cover the sharp-mouthed Cultivator's mouth with enough force to almost suffocate him.

"Shh!!! Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

"You only know she's beautiful, but do you know what her cultivation level is? Let me tell you, my cousin's uncle's nephew works at the Duobao Pavilion, and he said it himself: that new Pavilion Master is a genuine Nascent Soul True Monarch!"

"Uh!!!"

The intoxication on the sharp-mouthed Cultivator's face froze instantly, replaced by endless fear, and his legs began to tremble.

A Nascent Soul True Monarch—that was an existence that could extinguish him a hundred times over with just a breath.

He had actually dared to gossip about the beauty of a Nascent Soul True Monarch behind her back? This was simply hanging himself—he was tired of living!

"I'll slap my own mouth!!! I was spouting nonsense!!! Slap, slap, slap..."

The sharp-mouthed Cultivator was quite decisive.

Without a second thought, he swung his arm and gave himself several hard slaps, so loud that blood seeped from the corners of his mouth.

He was terrified that if he was too slow, lightning would descend from the sky the next moment and blast him into ashes.

"Duobao Pavilion? New Pavilion Master? A Nascent Soul True Monarch?"

Chu Feng's heart stirred slightly.

It wasn't that he had any thoughts about the legendary beautiful female Pavilion Master.

Rather, the words "Duobao Pavilion" alone were enough to pique his interest.

Since he was in Tianxian City, he naturally had to go and see if there were any specialty items.

"Old Tang, since we're idle anyway, shall we go to the Duobao Pavilion to take a look?" Chu Feng said with a smile.

Hearing this, Tang An's eyes lit up, "Alright! It's just the right time to see how the Duobao Pavilion in Tianxian City differs from the one in our Sect, and if there are any specialty treasures!"

The two left immediately, asked for directions, and headed straight for the most prosperous central area of Tianxian City.

Not long after.

The two arrived in front of a majestic, nine-story tall building.

Above the main entrance of the building hung a huge plaque with the words "Duobao Pavilion" written in a dragon-flying, phoenix-dancing style.

The strokes of these three characters were vigorous and powerful, faintly revealing a terrifying Aura, clearly written by some great expert.

Cultivators were coming and going at the entrance in an endless stream, ranging from small Cultivators in the Qi Refinement Stage to Golden Core Immortal Masters with deep Auras, making it exceptionally lively.

"Good heavens, how magnificent!!!"

Tang An looked up at the nine-story building and couldn't help but exclaim, "It's much bigger than the Duobao Pavilion in our Tang City! Let's go, Brother Feng, let's go inside and take a look!"

The two followed the crowd and stepped into the first-floor hall of the Duobao Pavilion.

The interior of the hall was even more spacious and bright, decorated in a luxurious yet tasteful manner, exuding an air of ancient elegance.

Rows of counters made of rosewood were arranged neatly, filled with a dazzling array of various treasures.

Medicinal Pills, Magical Artifacts, Talismans, Cultivation Technique Jade Slips, Artifact Refining Materials... it was dazzling.

Beautiful attendants in uniform moved among the guests, introducing various treasures in soft voices, with excellent service.

Chu Feng and Tang An were preparing to browse the first floor to see if there was anything new.

However, just as they crossed the threshold and hadn't walked a few steps, an unexpected change occurred.

A young girl dressed in pink, with a delicate and cute appearance, looking no more than sixteen years old, appeared in front of Chu Feng like a ghost, without any warning.

The girl wore a perfectly appropriate smile, bowed slightly to Chu Feng, and opened her lips, her voice crisp and pleasant: "Young Master, the Pavilion Master invites you. May I ask if you would be willing to move to another location???"

Chu Feng's footsteps paused.

His gaze fell on the seemingly harmless girl in pink.

"The Pavilion Master???"

Chu Feng raised his eyebrows slightly, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

The new Pavilion Master of the Duobao Pavilion was a Nascent Soul True Monarch; why would such a big shot suddenly invite him?

Was it because of his identity?

Soon, he suppressed the doubts in his heart.

Since the other party was treating him with courtesy, he had no reason to retreat.

"Then please lead the way, Miss." Chu Feng nodded calmly, his tone steady.

"Alright! Young Master, please follow me." The girl in pink's smile widened.

She turned around, her lotus steps moving lightly, and walked gracefully toward a quiet corridor deep in the hall.

Tang An, who was watching intently, turned his head and saw that Chu Feng was about to leave with a strange beauty, and was immediately stunned.

He quickly caught up in two or three steps, "Brother Feng, where are you going?"

Chu Feng looked back at him, "You browse here for a while; I'm going up and will be down soon."

"Alright." Tang An nodded.

As for worrying about Chu Feng's safety?

Just kidding, this is the Duobao Pavilion!

Chu Feng followed the pink-clad girl through a corridor with soft lighting.

Subsequently, the girl took him to an elevator, and they ascended, passing the second floor, the third floor... all the way to the ninth floor.

The environment on the ninth floor was increasingly serene, and the air was filled with a faint sandalwood fragrance, making one's mind calm.

The girl led him through several corridors hung with exquisite paintings and calligraphy, and finally stopped in front of a seemingly secretive elegant room.

"Young Master, the Pavilion Master is inside. Please enter."

The girl in pink smiled slightly, bowed again, then turned and left, her footsteps light, and quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor, leaving only Chu Feng standing in front of the door.

Chu Feng stood outside the door, his eyes calmly watching the wooden door carved with exquisite patterns in front of him, his Divine Sense slightly probing, but it was bounced back silently by some kind of Restriction on the door.

He didn't push the door open rashly but waited quietly.

Not long, perhaps only a few breaths.

"Creak!!!"

With a soft sound, the wooden door was slowly opened from the inside.

A scent, richer and more elegant than in the corridor, wafted from inside the door.

At the same time, a familiar voice, tinged with a bit of laziness and a smile, came out.

"True Disciple Chu, long time no see?"

This voice was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in Chu Feng's heart.

His gaze moved, following the sound, and he saw a woman with a graceful figure walking slowly out from inside the door.

The woman was draped in a light gauze with Phoenix patterns, as thin as a cicada's wing, and inside was a fiery red dress that perfectly accentuated her exquisite figure.

Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows were like a painting, and her affectionate eyes were flowing with light; the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were full of mature charm, beautiful beyond compare.

Especially the nobility and laziness that flowed naturally in her gestures made one's heart yield.

This woman was actually Immortal Master Hong Yue!

No, at this moment, she should be called True Monarch Hong Yue.

It had been a long time, and she was even more beautiful and moving.

She was like a ripe peach, exuding an alluring fragrance, making one unable to resist wanting to taste her.

Especially that outfit, which was even more charming and... subtly teasing than before.

True Monarch Hong Yue walked up to Chu Feng with a smile, her beautiful eyes full of the surprise of reunion and an indescribable tenderness.

She looked at Chu Feng, opened her lips, and her voice carried a hint of reproach: "Why, it hasn't been long, and you don't recognize me anymore?"

How could Chu Feng not recognize Hong Yue?

It was just that he was indeed a bit unfamiliar with the True Monarch Hong Yue in front of him, who was dressed so charmingly, and even somewhat deliberately attracting attention.

In his impression, although she was charming, she had always been measured in her actions. Today, this was...

Thoughts raced through his mind, but his face remained calm. His gaze swept over Hong Yue, and the corners of his mouth curled into a half-smile: "True Monarch Hong Yue, what is this game you are playing?"