29: Chapter 29 The Nine-Second Fairy

"Fairy Jiumiao pays respects to the Tower Master."

Fairy Jiumiao smoothed her dress and bowed, her posture elegant and her tone respectful. "I do not know why the Tower Master has summoned me today. What are your instructions?"

The figure in the pavilion slowly turned around; it was the Tower Master of Xiaoyao Tower.

His voice was calm and without fluctuation: "Jiumiao, your Moon Wandering Milky Way has become increasingly refined. It is a pity, however, that you will ultimately never become Ji Yue. But now, an opportunity to surpass her is right before you."

The four words 'surpass Ji Yue' exploded in her ears like a thunderclap.

Fairy Jiumiao's breath hitched, and she pressed her lips together. She did not reply immediately, only raising her eyes to look at the Tower Master, waiting quietly for what would follow.

The Tower Master's voice continued, clear and audible: "A True Disciple of Duobao Pavilion has appeared in Hongyue City."

"A True Disciple of Duobao Pavilion?" Fairy Jiumiao's beautiful eyes widened.

She was very knowledgeable at Xiaoyao Tower and had interacted with Guest Elders of Duobao Pavilion, even including Five-Star Guest Elders.

She had occasionally heard of True Disciples and knew their status was noble, far beyond anything a Guest Elder could compare to, so she had always regarded them as a legend.

She never expected that one would actually appear in Hongyue City now, and her heart could not help but tremble incessantly.

"In a little while, Immortal Master Hongyue of Duobao Pavilion will personally host a Foundation Establishment Banquet for him."

"This banquet is a major event for Hongyue City, and its scale is very high."

"Those below the seventh layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage are almost unqualified to attend."

He paused, his gaze falling on Jiumiao: "Jiumiao, although you are only at the Early Stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage, your Moon Wandering Milky Way is quite famous in Hongyue City."

"By virtue of this, Immortal Master Hongyue might invite you to the banquet. This is your opportunity."

Jiumiao's body trembled slightly, and she immediately understood the Tower Master's meaning.

Over the years, she had always kept herself chaste and self-disciplined, focusing on establishing a foothold in the cultivation world through her dance, wanting to escape the shadow of the former top courtesan, the 'Shadow of Fairy Ji Yue'.

Did she ultimately have to take this step?

"Tower Master."

She took a breath, her tone becoming firmer. "Jiumiao will follow your instructions, but... that True Disciple has a noble status; I am afraid it will be very difficult for me to approach him."

The Tower Master heard this, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corners of his mouth. "It does not matter. At the banquet, you only need to find a way to get to know him. I will arrange the rest."

"Jiumiao, your appearance is outstanding; this is an innate advantage. Do not waste it."

"Hongyue City is too small, and the world of cultivation is narrow as well."

"If you can successfully follow this True Disciple, you will be able to enter a broader cultivation world in the future. At that time, let alone surpassing Ji Yue, it would not be impossible to even make a name for yourself in the Nanyun Continent."

After speaking, the Tower Master's figure turned into a ray of light and instantly disappeared from the pavilion, leaving behind only a faint trace of Spiritual Qi.

Fairy Jiumiao slowly walked to the railing, leaning against the cold railing.

The moonlight shone on her face, the gentleness in her eyes fading, leaving only determination: "Ji Yue... this time, I will definitely surpass you!"

In the hall of Chu Feng's small courtyard.

Immortal Master Hongyue took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Chu Feng. "True Disciple Chu, I have come this time to discuss another important matter."

"This Jade Slip contains the invitation list for your Foundation Establishment Banquet. Take a look first, and if there is anything inappropriate, do not hesitate to say so."

Chu Feng took the Jade Slip and immediately probed it with his Divine Sense.

Instantly, streaks of silver light pages appeared before his eyes, densely listing the names of many Cultivators.

Most of them were Golden Core Cultivators and those at the Late Stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage. There were very few at the Middle Stage, and not a single one at the Early Stage.

Chu Feng withdrew his Divine Sense and smiled bitterly. "Pavilion Master, is this list too grand?"

"This is just my Foundation Establishment Banquet; inviting so many Golden Core Immortal Masters, I fear it is not appropriate, right?"

Although he had long guessed that Duobao Pavilion would host a banquet of no low scale for him.

But seeing this list, he still felt it was exaggerated.

After all, this was even grander than the founding ceremonies of many Sects.

"These social interactions are merely a test of your Dao Heart." A cold female voice came from nearby, the tone carrying a touch of indifference that saw through the ways of the world.

"From the day you became a True Disciple of Duobao Pavilion, you had to adapt to these kinds of scenes."

Chu Feng turned his head and saw that Jiang Miaoyi had been standing beside him for who knows how long.

He smiled bitterly and nodded, saying, "Alright then."

The matter was decided just like that, and Immortal Master Hongyue left.

Time passed day by day.

Golden Core Cultivators traveled back and forth within Hongyue City even more frequently.

Especially those from the Tiandan Sect and Hehuan Sect, which had Sects in Nanshan Prefecture.

Their Golden Core Immortal Masters often came to Duobao Pavilion, all to vie for an admission ticket to the Foundation Establishment Banquet.

In the past, the Hongyue Duobao Pavilion was just an ordinary one among many branches and had no advantages compared to other Duobao Pavilion branches.

But ever since Chu Feng became a True Disciple member of Duobao Pavilion, the situation had become completely different.

The most obvious thing was the quantity of auction resources transported by the Nanshan Prefecture Pavilion.

Not only were the resources richer, but the quantity had also increased several-fold.

Based on this point alone, the major Sects attached greater importance to the Hongyue Duobao Pavilion, and naturally, they became increasingly attentive to Chu Feng's Foundation Establishment Banquet this time.

Duobao Pavilion.

"Meng Yun, there are still two days until the banquet."

Immortal Master Hongyue instructed sternly, "Everything must be arranged properly; there cannot be the slightest error."

"In addition, True Disciple Chu's Dao Companions do not have high cultivation bases. You must pay special attention to this; you must properly arrange for their safety and absolutely cannot let them be disturbed in the slightest."

Meng Yun bowed to accept the order: "This Disciple understands. By the way, Pavilion Master, the Xiaoyao Tower side has already agreed and is willing to send Fairy Jiumiao to liven up the atmosphere. In addition, they have also arranged other dance performances."

"However, Xiaoyao Tower has one request: they hope that after the banquet, Fairy Jiumiao can be given half a cup of tea's time to meet with True Disciple Chu alone."

Immortal Master Hongyue picked up his cup and took a sip of tea. Hearing this, he could not help but sneer: "Xiaoyao Tower is at least a continental-level power with no thin foundation, yet now they actually use these kinds of Hehuan Sect tactics. It is truly losing face."

"Forget it. Considering that Fairy Jiumiao is still quite beautiful, I will agree to her request. Giving her half a cup of tea's time will not cause any major harm."

The day before the Foundation Establishment Banquet.

The afterglow of the setting sun enveloped the small courtyard, coating it in a layer of warm orange.

Chu Feng stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, gazing at the evening clouds interwoven with red, gold, and purple at the edge of the sky.

He stood quietly for a long time. The setting sun stretched his shadow very long, and his whole body exuded an aura of tranquility.

At this moment, several beautifully dressed women walked out of the house one after another. The jade ornaments they wore clinked against each other, emitting crisp sounds that broke the tranquility in the courtyard.

The first to walk out was Cheng Sanniang. Her red dress possessed both the allure of a mature woman and a dignified air.

Cheng Sanniang took small steps, slowly walking forward. She bowed slightly to Chu Feng and called out softly, "Husband."

Walking out behind her was Lin Youchu, wearing a pink dress. She walked quickly to Chu Feng, as happy as a little deer.

Her voice was soft, and she called out with a touch of joy, "Husband."

Luo Xingyu walked out behind Lin Youchu, wearing a purple gauze dress.

Her face wore a sweet smile, her eyebrows curved, like a blooming peach blossom.

She spun around Chu Feng gently, her skirt tracing a beautiful arc, and then she coquettishly hooked her arm around Chu Feng's arm, raising her little face to ask, "Husband, do I look good in this?"

Bai Yafei walked out last. She was wearing a plain white embroidered dress, which matched her cold and aloof temperament very well.

She slowly walked to Chu Feng, her voice like a clear spring dripping on a stone: "Husband."