142: Steady hand, curse ready

Ning Jiang came back to his senses in the room.

He clicked his tongue.

Shen Jinhuan asked, “Is that so?”

Ning Jiang’s old face flushed. “I didn’t find out. Chen Hai has no memory of that.”

“I see.”

Shen Jinhuan nodded.

She had originally wanted to say, Chen Hai hasn’t seen Yun Qingyao change clothes, so how could he possibly know?

But seeing Revered Master so confident, she didn’t say anything.

Fortunately, Chen Hai had no memory of that, otherwise wouldn't Revered Master have indirectly seen Yun Qingyao’s body?

Little Bai looked at the two of them speechlessly.

Alas, if this family didn't have her to raise its intelligence, they would sooner or later be tricked into digging Spirit Stone mines.

Ning Jiang began his search for the “tenant’s” fallen hair.

Under the sweep of his Divine Sense, even tiny specks of dirt could be seen.

Unfortunately, the room had been cleaned very thoroughly by the attendant.

Fortunately, he still found a long hair in a crack by the headboard.

The problem was, how could he be sure this hair belonged to the previous occupant, and not the one before that?

Ning Jiang looked at the little fox.

He smiled and said, “Little Bai, smell it. Is this hair that female cultivator’s scent?”

“I’m not a dog!”

Little Bai protested vehemently, then twitched her nose.

“It's this scent! A clean fragrance with a hint of fecal odor. I remember it very clearly!”

Ning Jiang and Shen Jinhuan exchanged glances.

Yun Qingyao was very clean.

Everyone here knew the Dust Removal spell; she wouldn't let her hair get... fecal-smelling.

This person really wasn't Yun Qingyao?

Even though Ning Jiang had the little fox’s confirmation, he still chose to be cautious, placing the long hair into a jade box to preserve its vitality, then putting it into his Storage Ring.

Shen Jinhuan raised an eyebrow. “What’s the use of finding this hair?”

“Curse of Death!”

Ning Jiang used to read novels where, in many of them, hair could be used as a medium to activate a “Curse of Death,” leading to the target’s demise or continuous bad luck.

Shen Jinhuan gasped.

Revered Master... is so terrifying.

One might not know and think Revered Master was the one from the Demon Race.

“Revered Master, were there evil cultivators in your original world?”

Ning Jiang thought of his friend who was kept by a rich woman, and said with deep hatred:

“Yes!”

Scolding his brother for being spineless, yet hating that the rich woman wasn't keeping him... Shen Jinhuan thought to herself.

It’s over.

Revered Master is probably one of the evil cultivators from that world.

After taking the hair, Ning Jiang took the two little ones to check out.

The attendant happily saw them off.

He sighed, wishing all guests were like this, paying extra and not staying overnight.

There was still some time until the banquet.

After arriving in Xuanhuang City, the two little ones hadn't had a chance to explore properly.

So Ning Jiang took Shen Jinhuan and Little Bai to happily tour Xuanhuang City.

Evening.

The sky was dimly dark.

The setting sun in the west dyed the horizon a golden yellow.

Xuanhuang City’s largest restaurant, Dengxian Tower, was exceptionally lively tonight.

Today was exclusively for the Three Great Factions.

No unauthorized personnel were allowed in.

The attendants bustling to serve dishes held their heads high; after this banquet, any gossip about what happened inside would have to be bought with Spirit Stones!

Also, while others couldn't enter, their presence inside as service staff was also a kind of “privilege.”

On the stage on the first floor, scantily clad dancers revealed their long legs through the slits in their skirts.

A slender navel in the middle of a soft, graceful waist showcased the dancers' good figures.

They wore veils, their half-concealed appearance adding a touch of hazy charm.

If one could spend a night with someone from the Three Great Factions, it would be worth it even if they had to pay a little extra.

If they could conceive a child, even if they couldn’t become a Dao Companion, it would be enough to rise quickly and live a life of comfort.

If they couldn’t conceive, then their status would still increase, wouldn't it?

Therefore, the dancers who came here were all willing and free of charge.

Dengxian Tower had three floors.

The top floor was naturally for the three main leaders, their direct Disciples, and the winner of this year's competition.

The second and third floors were for the Disciples who came to help and those who passed this selection.

After Ning Jiang led Shen Jinhuan through the door,

He felt several gazes on him.

A newly arrived Disciple on the second floor asked, confused.

“Senior Brother, this person is unremarkable, why can he come to help at this Ascension Assembly?”

“I don’t know. We don’t inquire about Zhi Shui Palace’s affairs.”

“And that little girl, carrying a white fox, isn’t that a bit unique?”

“I heard she’s Su Rao’s confidant.”

“Hey, you know, Su Rao is so brazen, could it be that this man served Su Rao well? Hahahahaha!”

“Don’t say, it’s really possible.”

“That vixen Su Rao, even if I had to pay, I’d be willing!”

Ning Jiang looked up at the Disciples who were speaking.

Although they were all transmitting their voices, he figured it couldn't be anything good.

He memorized these Disciples.

On the third floor, Su Rao leaned over the railing, beckoning to Ning Jiang with a charming smile.

“Ning Jiang, Huanhuan, come to the third floor.”

“Mm.”

Ning Jiang took Shen Jinhuan’s hand, brought the little fox, and quickly ascended to the third floor.

After a quarter of an hour.

Everyone in the entire building stood up.

Daoist Lingbao and Daoist Baihe arrived together.

Seeing everyone,

Daoist Lingbao and Daoist Baihe exchanged words, creating a lively atmosphere.

“Today, everyone here is the protagonist, don’t mind us old bones.”

“Eat, drink, and have fun. Tomorrow, a new chapter in life will begin.”

With a tap of their toes, the two ascended to the main seats on the third floor.

They glanced at the empty seats.

Daoist Lingbao asked, “Did that fellow Xing Zhan say when he’s coming?”

Daoist Baihe: “I don’t know. The people of Tiance Military Prefecture have always been arrogant. If he doesn’t come, then so be it.”

Daoist Lingbao: “Let’s wait for half a quarter of an hour. If he doesn’t come, then we’ll start the banquet.”

After Ning Jiang reached the third floor,

He swept his Divine Sense around.

The Disciple named “Yao Qingqing,” who wore a cloak and was pre-recruited by Tiance Military Prefecture, was not present.

Ning Jiang asked Su Rao.

“Why haven’t I seen that Yao Qingqing?”

Su Rao drank a cup of wine.

When this little girl drank, she would tilt her neck back, revealing her beautiful swan-like neck. In this posture, her chest would also rise, making her very alluring.

She was constantly exuding her charm.

Su Rao smiled and asked, “What’s wrong? Taken with her? What’s so good about her? Her looks are unremarkable. If you want to find a sister-in-law for Huanhuan, why not me?”

She said it half-jokingly.

Shen Jinhuan glared fiercely at Su Rao.

That hateful Su Rao, trying to steal her man too.

She had to grow up quickly, or Revered Master wouldn’t be able to be kept!

Ning Jiang chuckled, “Don’t joke around, you’re still a child.

I asked about her simply out of curiosity. I’m curious what outstanding qualities she has to be recruited by Tiance Military Prefecture without passing the Heart-Questioning Trial.”

“Who’s a child!”

Su Rao sat up straight, puffing out her ample chest.

She complained, “Tiance Military Prefecture is just like this. It would be a surprise if they didn’t act crazy. The evening banquet is voluntary, and no one restricts Yao Qingqing from not coming.

It’s just that no one has ever been willing to miss this banquet, so people think that attendance at this banquet is mandatory.”