172: The third floor of the Zhenjie Tower, Ji Le Pavilion

“? What is this place?”

Han Lie had just composed himself, and after seeing the scene before his eyes, he was slightly stunned.

It was not like the Town Boundary Tower - First Level, which was barren and empty, nor was it like the cold and cramped Town Suppressing Pagoda Second Layer; this Zhenjie Tower - Third Level was delightfully vibrant.

Looking into the distance,

A majestic snow-capped mountain range stretched out, its peaks as white as jade, like blooming white lotuses. The mountain body was grand and magnificent, with peaks stacked upon peaks, giving a sense of infinite power and awe.

Just looking at it,

There was a feeling of refreshment and inner purification.

“No, no…!”

Han Lie was no longer an ordinary martial artist who understood nothing. He could feel that this snow-capped mountain seemed to contain some kind of rule, as if it could broaden the minds of martial artists. It was clearly not an ordinary snow-capped mountain.

“It has an effect just by looking at it?!”

Han Lie couldn't help but be surprised.

Continuing to perceive, this world did not restrict Han Lie's perception; instead, it seemed to be helping him perceive, making it easy to sense places tens of thousands of miles away.

He discovered that the scenery in this world was incredibly rich: there were vast grasslands, lush green with colorful wild flowers scattered about.

There were crystal-clear rivers, with green trees lining their banks, and cattle and sheep leisurely grazing nearby. Even the air seemed to carry a leisurely scent.

There were delightful lakes surrounded by lush forests, with water plants swaying in the waves. It was hard to imagine how free it would be to float in the lake on a small boat.

There were peculiar stone forest landscapes, which looked like outer space when viewed from above, with strange black stones full of mysterious charm.

There were…

Han Lie perceived for a full hour. In short, this world gathered the most extreme sceneries of the world, including but not limited to snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, ponds, and stone formations…

“Hoo—”

He naturally exhaled a breath of turbid air.

Before Han Lie's transmigration, he was just an ordinary salaried worker who rarely had the chance to travel around. Even the stars and the sea required tickets.

Moreover, this world was not just about beautiful scenery.

Everywhere contained the rhythm of the Great Dao, allowing one's body and mind to feel at ease from within, like a gentle breeze constantly caressing the restless hearts of people.

Han Lie had killed many people in the Town Suppressing Pagoda Second Layer, making him extremely violent.

But now, he actually wanted to find a good place to set up camp, light a bonfire, cook a delicious meal, preferably have some wine, and watch a favorite movie.

“At ease…”

Not only was he comfortable,

The audience watching through the screen also seemed to feel this leisure, and they began to speak freely.

“Damn, what is this place?!”

“I feel comfortable just looking at it through the screen. Is Han Lie the only one in such a vast world? No way?!”

“Probably not. There must be unexplored corners. If he were alone, that would be too awesome!!”

“Hahaha, how could Han Lie be alone? Don't forget, tens of millions of people are still struggling in the Town Suppressing Pagoda Second Layer!!”

Everyone realized belatedly,

Such a vast world certainly wouldn't be enjoyed by Han Lie alone. It was just that others were still struggling, giving the illusion that Han Lie had the place to himself.

Everyone was very envious,

You know, no matter which planet you are on,

Extreme beauty is always exclusive to the upper class, and these extreme sceneries also represent a great culmination of rules; they are beautiful for a reason.

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“There's a sign of human habitation!”

Han Lie suddenly discovered what appeared to be a human settlement beneath the snow-capped mountain.

Without thinking too much, he walked in the direction of the settlement.

Before long, he clearly saw the small village beneath the snow-capped mountain. Here, looking up, there were cloud-shrouded mountain tops, and looking down, there was a cool ice lake flowing down from the mountain.

Perhaps due to the lower altitude, the vegetation here was quite rich, and the oxygen content was extremely high. The surroundings were also very quiet, with only the sound of wind, cattle and sheep, and his own breathing.

Han Lie carefully observed the village.

He did not advance rashly.

The village at present was also a bit strange. According to his understanding, villages in such places should appear somewhat dilapidated, but this village was entirely constructed of brick and wood.

With upturned eaves and painted beams and pillars.

From its appearance alone, one could feel the village's extreme luxury.

Just as he was thinking,

Two people suddenly walked out of the village, both women, and both stunning beauties. Han Lie was not a man who had never seen the world.

Ning Yu could be considered the ceiling among ordinary people, at least she still suited his preferences. Bai He Wan, on the other hand, was the cute and pure type, absolutely qualified to be a first love from one's youth. Liu Ruyan was definitely among the most beautiful, and Jijiang had an extremely high martial arts realm, not to mention her looks—the figure of a mature woman with the heart of a young girl.

But these two women who appeared before him could rank in the top three among all the women he had ever seen!

One must know that others would influence Han Lie's subjective judgment due to factors like identity, status, and relationships.

Take Bai He Wan, for example; as a classmate from his youth, she would certainly come with certain halo attributes similar to a first love.

But these two, just from their first encounter, had already left an unforgettable impression on Han Lie.

One had skin as white as jade and as delicate as silk, with a rosy glow on her face like the morning sun. Her eyebrows were slender like distant mountains, curved like the moon, adding a touch of charm.

To Han Lie, it felt like

It was like Abin meeting Bai Jie.

As for the one next to her, her skin was fairer than snow, and her eyes were like a clear spring. Although she looked only sixteen or seventeen, her figure was graceful, already possessing the form of a beauty. She stood smiling at the village entrance.

She gave off a vibrant feeling.

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“These two women are too beautiful, aren't they?”

“How can there be such beautiful women in the Town Boundary Tower?!!”

“Something's not right, are there aboriginals in the Town Boundary Tower? Is this fake?!”

“Damn it, if it were me, I wouldn't care about this or that, real or fake, I'd try it and find out!!”

“Exactly! Even if she's a female ghost, I can only say sorry to you then!!”

The male audience was quite envious.

Initially, with only beautiful scenery, they felt something was missing. Now, with stunning women accompanying it, they instantly felt their hearts filled.

“Hello, young man!”

The woman spoke gently, her voice as soft as a tickle in one's ear.

“Hello!”

Han Lie greeted softly, his body tensed. He hadn't forgotten where this was, and he found that he couldn't see through the martial arts cultivation of the two people in front of him at all.

It was impossible for them to have no cultivation.

Leaving aside how suitable this world was for cultivation, even if Cui Dazhi were thrown here, he would at least be a fifth or sixth-rank martial artist at this age.

Furthermore, this was the Town Boundary Tower; there couldn't be any creatures without cultivation inside. Therefore, a preliminary judgment was that the two women before him had extremely high realms.

“Ninth-rank?”

Han Lie had seen few Ninth-Rank Martial Gods, only Jijiang and Martial God Zhang. Both of them gave him a peaceful feeling, only occasionally bringing him a slight pressure when excited.

It was likely that higher-ranked martial artists exerted some kind of pressure on lower-ranked martial artists. Han Lie's reaction probably wasn't due to the 'terms' since they hadn't engaged in combat yet. Therefore, this pressure should be controllable, and the higher the ranked martial artist, the stronger their control.

And now,

The two women gave him a feeling similar to Ning Yu. Were they ordinary people?

Absolutely not.

“Could it be Tenth-rank?”

Han Lie continued to observe, remaining silent.

The woman, however, waited quietly, with a gentle smile on her face, completely unconcerned by Han Lie's gaze as he scrutinized her.

After a while,

Once Han Lie's guard had slightly lowered, the woman spoke gently:

“I am Ji Nu, and this is Lü Nu!”

“Nu?” Han Lie was slightly surprised. How could there be such strange names? He saw the girl next to her nod slightly, still with that vibrant feeling, but also mixed with a respectful demeanor, which was quite contradictory.

And this respectful posture,

Was it directed at him?

Then, he immediately heard:

“Young man, welcome to the Zhenjie Tower - Third Level. It has another name, which is—”

“Jile Pavilion!”

“For the coming days, my sister and I will be responsible for serving you. Now, are you ready to enjoy yourself?”

“Enjoy myself?”

The more Han Lie listened, the more absurd it sounded.

No, what was all this about?

Why was this Town Boundary Tower so chaotic? No, was it even a legitimate place?

Just as he was wondering,

Ji Nu simply waved her hand, and a hundred-story building constructed of brick and wood instantly appeared before their eyes, with upturned eaves, carved beams, and painted pillars, utterly magnificent.

One could see numerous figures inside, many people, all busy at work.

Han Lie was still wondering.

Ji Nu spoke at the right moment: “Young master, this is where you will live from now on. Here, everything has reached its peak. Everyone inside will serve you. You can control their lives and deaths, and you can enjoy everything you desire!”

“? What can I enjoy?”

Han Lie continued the conversation.

“Immortality, wealth and glory, rare delicacies, unparalleled beauties—anything you desire, we will obtain for you!”

Her beautiful eyes were full of smiles.

“Oh?”

Han Lie narrowed his eyes, “Including you?”

“Of course!”

Ji Nu slightly lowered her head, her voice remarkably clear, “As long as master desires, Ji Nu will appear in your room tonight!”

“So you mean I can do whatever I want?” Han Lie pressed.

“Yes, you can do whatever you want!” Ji Nu answered with a smile.

“What's the price then?” Han Lie asked.

“The price…”

Ji Nu's eyebrows lowered, her voice soft.

“The price is that most of your time each day can only be spent on enjoyment, and only a small portion of time can be used for cultivation!”

“Ah…?”

Han Lie was dumbfounded after hearing that.

No, is there really such a good thing?!

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