172: Top-grade furnace, Bai Shan

Liu Xuan chose to reveal part of his cultivation level primarily to reassure True Person Xiao.

If he kept concealing his cultivation, True Person Xiao would inevitably grow anxious over time. Once anxious, he might personally come to investigate him.

Although the illusory god treasure robe could conceal him, making him impervious to True Person Xiao's scrutiny, if Liu Xuan's cultivation remained too low, losing the possibility of a Foundation Establishment Breakthrough within forty years, he would lose his value to True Person Xiao. The consequences would be unpredictable, leading to unnecessary complications.

Liu Xuan planned to reveal one level of cultivation every few years from then on, timing the exposure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation just before True Person Xiao's lifespan limit, letting him wait at ease. Everything would proceed according to his own plan.

Having broken through to Foundation Establishment as a Body Cultivator, and soon to achieve Dual Cultivation in both body and magic at the Foundation Establishment Stage, his combat power was comparable to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage. Coupled with True Person Xiao's unconditional support if problems arose, being a bit more flamboyant was no issue.

His thoughts swirling, Liu Xuan followed the three deputy hall masters of the Dual Cultivation Hall into a grand hall and was invited to the throne seat at the upper end.

In the center of the hall, a group of women in flowing silk dresses danced gracefully. These dancers were all Qi Refining Cultivators, occasionally soaring into the air during their movements, like fluttering butterflies.

Accompanied by the melodious and moving musical performance from the corner, it felt as if one had been transported to an immortal realm in a daze.

These instruments were no ordinary ones either; they were specially refined Magical Artifacts. When played, they could stir the Divine Soul, achieving a magical effect that touched the very Soul.

"Now this is what you call professional!"

Liu Xuan enjoyed pleasure; he had experienced such scenes often in Yongning. But compared to the Sect's Dual Cultivation Hall, the Families in Yongning fell short by more than a little.

Just gathering so many Cultivators alone was something a minor Family couldn't manage, let alone the high cost of long-term training.

"Husband, they are all dancers from the Red Boat House. They achieve this effect only because of their specially made Magical Artifact dresses and instruments. In terms of dance skill, we sisters are much better than them!"

Seeing Liu Xuan watching these dancers with full appreciation, Liu Sisi spoke to him from beside him.

The two sisters were formerly Advanced Cauldrons in the Dual Cultivation Hall, superior to these dancers in every aspect.

"Sister Sisi, you jest!"

A tall, curvaceous woman with an alluring, mature sisterly charm heard this and gracefully approached Liu Xuan from the side.

She looked at Liu Sisi, "These dancers are trained to present an overall visual effect. How can you single one out to compare with you?"

"Sister Bai Shan!"

Upon seeing the woman appear, both Liu Sisi and Yang Rongrong greeted her, not refuting her words in the slightest.

Liu Xuan looked at this woman curiously. Her pale purple, flowing dress, her features not top-tier, yet she possessed a special seductive charm that ignited desire at first glance.

Even more eye-catching was her figure—not an ounce too much or too little, just the most comfortable proportion.

"You know her?" Liu Xuan asked.

Liu Sisi nodded, "Sister Bai Shan was our instructor back then and is also the leader of all female Cultivator Cauldrons!"

Bai Shan bowed gracefully to Liu Xuan, her every movement perfectly displaying her curvaceous figure, "This humble woman, Bai Shan, pays her respects to Hall Master Liu!"

"By order of Old Ancestor Su, from now on, this humble woman will serve under you. I hope for your guidance."

So it was arranged by Su Wan. Instead of sending a woman from the Xiao Family, she sent a top-tier Cauldron. Considering the quality was decent, Liu Xuan reluctantly accepted.

"Of course, of course! I will certainly instruct you diligently in the future."

Liu Xuan reached out and pulled, drawing Bai Shan into his embrace. Simultaneously, a vortex spun in his eyes as he carefully examined her body.

Late Qi Refining Stage, seventh layer cultivation. Bone age forty-four. The Yin-attribute Cauldron Cultivation Technique's Qi in her Dantian was stable and complete.

This woman appeared seductive, but it was all theoretical, book-learned knowledge. The moment she fell into Liu Xuan's embrace, her body stiffened slightly, only relaxing after a moment.

"Hall Master~ this is the banquet hall."

"I know!"

"I'll instruct you tonight!"

Liu Xuan was merely checking her. He wasn't a pervert; he had no fetish for acting out in public.

Bai Shan was arranged and sent by Su Wan, perhaps with some ulterior motive, but Liu Xuan didn't care. She was not only beautiful but also highly talented. Regardless, having a child first was the plan...

Moreover, if he hesitated and didn't accept a woman sent by Su Wan, he might even be suspected.

The banquet continued. Liu Xuan, disregarding his reputation for lust, flirted with the women around him from time to time during the feast. He even called the dancers over for close observation and personal service.

The three deputy hall masters were all steady middle-aged men from the Xiao Family. Seeing Liu Xuan so absurd, and not mentioning real authority or touching their power, they were all pleased and occasionally offered a few words of flattery.

At the end of the banquet, citing the upcoming Sect assessment and subsequent beauty selection for Concubines in a couple of days, Liu Xuan had the former Dual Cultivation Hall stewardess, Liu Qingqing, act on his behalf as Hall Master to oversee the matter, instructing the three deputy hall masters to cooperate fully.

Then, Liu Xuan appointed Liu Sisi and Yang Rongrong as the persons in charge of the Yongning Hundred Treasures Pavilion, also serving as Hall Master's secretaries.

The position of secretary was newly created by Liu Xuan, primarily responsible for accessing hall materials and transmitting orders on his behalf.

Overall, Liu Xuan did not touch the power held by the three deputy hall masters. Apart from the Yongning County's Hundred Treasures Pavilion, he didn't seize any real authority within the hall, nor did he target any high-ranking member.

Everyone was happy!

The Dual Cultivation Hall's high-ranking members, who had been trembling with fear and worry, happily accepted all of Liu Xuan's commands.

Leaving Liu Qingqing, Yang Rongrong, and Liu Sisi to handle affairs on his behalf, Liu Xuan led Bai Shan away from the Dual Cultivation Hall.

The Dual Cultivation Hall was one of the Xiao Family's core industries. Liu Xuan never intended to fully control real power just by holding the position of Hall Master.

As long as True Person Xiao remained, his development within the Sect wouldn't see substantial progress.

Liu Xuan's goal was Yongning. For the Sect side, it was sufficient to access some internal information in preparation for the future.

After returning to the Talisman Master Courtyard in the Talisman Hall, Liu Xuan distributed a quarter's worth of stipends to his Concubines in advance, allowing them to purchase supplies at internal prices through Liu Sisi and Yang Rongrong at the Dual Cultivation Hall.

"Thank you, husband!"

"Thank you, husband!"

...

With the Spirit Stones in hand, the Concubines offered their most gentle smiles and then happily headed to the Dual Cultivation Hall to select things they liked.

Liu Xuan's return this time, besides reassuring True Person Xiao, was to bring them back for fun. How to have the most fun? Of course, through spending! Many things in the Sect's Dual Cultivation Hall were unavailable outside.

Each maidservant's stipend varied. On average, each received about fifty Spirit Stones per quarter. With fifty-eight Concubines who returned with Liu Xuan this time, he distributed over two thousand Spirit Stones in total.

It didn't seem like much to Liu Xuan, but to other Disciples in the Sect, it was outrageously extravagant. Some envied Liu Xuan, while others hated that they weren't beauties and couldn't become his Concubines!

...

Night.

Bedroom.

Purple silk dress, snow-white undergarments, stockings...

Liu Xuan carefully appraised Bai Shan, this top-tier Cauldron, the poison sent by Su Wan.

This woman was the epitome of pure desire—not both pure and desirous, but purely desirous. Once started, it was impossible to stop.

Intoxicating!!