189: Chapter 189 Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye

Yunhu City is the largest city in the Nine Profound Realm, with countless Yao Race members within. The Ninth Division Yao Race and even other small tribes can be found here; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a miniature version of the Nine Profound Realm.

The Ninth Division arena battles will be held tomorrow, making the flow of people in Yunhu City even more terrifying. Experts from nearly the entire Nine Profound Realm have gathered here to witness a spectacle rarely seen in ten thousand years!

On this very day, two figures in white arrived at Yunhu City. Just as they stepped through the city gates, the scene before them changed abruptly. Streets branched out in all directions, buildings featured carved railings and jade masonry, and various strangely shaped members of the Yao Race moved among them, surging through the streets like a river.

Ning Yuan walked down the main street, looking with great interest at the various Yao Race members passing by. With so many Yao gathered together, perhaps only Hundred Poisons City could compare.

In ten years of traveling, he had visited many places, but he had never seen such a massive Yao Race city!

Beside him, Zhou Lengdie didn't share his high spirits at all. Her face was full of reluctance, as if someone owed her money, and she said coldly:

"villain, I've accompanied you all this way. When will you let me go back to Cultivate?"

Ning Yuan held her cool, jade-like hand while scanning the surrounding magnificent buildings, asking with a smile:

"If you Cultivate by yourself, how long will it take for you to recover your peak cultivation?"

"I'm giving you an opportunity, you know? As long as you beckon with your finger, would I ever refuse?"

Ning Yuan turned back to look at the cold beauty beside him, the corners of his mouth curving upward as he looked her curvaceous figure up and down with ill-intent.

"Don't even think about it. We had an agreement back then: after you help me recover, you are not allowed to touch a single finger of mine again!" Zhou Lengdie said coldly.

"Your mouth is quite stubborn, but your body is quite soft!" Ning Yuan raised her small hand and shook it before his eyes, laughing. "Right now, it's more than just one finger, and I don't see you doing anything! You're just all talk!"

"You..." Looking at their joined hands, her face instantly flushed red—whether from anger or shame, it was hard to tell. A rosy glow appeared on her fair skin, making her truly enchanting!

"Just you wait. Once I recover my cultivation, I'll definitely give you what's coming!"

"It's not like I haven't seen it before, no need to be so polite!"

"Bastard, shameless scoundrel, pervert..."

"..."

Her insults were just the same few lines over and over. Ning Yuan had heard them so much he no longer felt anything; his heart remained calm. Since the person herself was already his, what did a few insults matter!

Perhaps next time they Cultivate, he could let her know the consequences of being stubborn, ensuring she wouldn't be able to get out of bed for several days!

The two of them continued down the main street. Ning Yuan appeared full of interest in everything along the way. Helpless, Zhou Lengdie could only let Ning Yuan pull her along as they strolled.

Since her body had recovered, they had to engage in 'Bitter Cultivation' from time to time, but this wasn't what she wanted. She only wanted to Cultivate alone, not engage in 'Bitter Cultivation' with a certain villain.

But who could blame her lack of strength? Every time, the villain got his way, making her 'cry out in hardship' and 'scream' repeatedly... After wandering the streets for an unknown amount of time, the sky gradually darkened, and various lights lit up like stars, dazzling and brilliant!

At that moment, rounds of shouting suddenly reached their ears:

"Step right up, don't miss out! Tonight, the Top Courtesan, Miss Fragrant Condensation, will make a special appearance to perform a dance for tomorrow's arena battles. Everyone, please come and show your support!"

"...Top Courtesan Miss Fragrant Condensation... will perform a dance for everyone..."

"..."

The loud shouting echoed continuously through the street. People who heard the news instantly erupted in excitement, rushing toward the nearby 'Yunlu Terrace' with impatient looks.

When Ning Yuan first heard the shouting, he was stunned for a moment, but he quickly understood what was going on. It was just a brothel's top courtesan!

He immediately lost interest. A mere brothel courtesan—no matter how beautiful she was, how beautiful could she really be? Every woman around him was better than a courtesan.

Besides, as a courtesan, who knew how many people she had been with? He had no interest in becoming 'cousins' with so many people!

Just as he was about to pull Zhou Lengdie away, the person's next words made him instantly change his mind.

"Besides the courtesan's dance, there will also be an auction for the Third Grade Cold Qi 'all beings cold'. Whoever wins the Cold Qi will have the Top Courtesan Fragrant Condensation. Action speaks louder than words, everyone, hurry up and move!"

"..."

Whether it was the courtesan or the Cold Qi, either one alone would draw countless people, let alone the two combined. One could imagine the attraction for the crowd.

Hearing that there was Cold Qi being auctioned, the stream of people heading to Yunlu Terrace became even more constant, nearly breaking down the threshold. Even so, the crowd's enthusiasm did not wane.

The Nine Profound Realm was not like the outside world where cultivation resources were plentiful. Most resources here were monopolized by the Ninth Division. Some small tribes could only follow behind the Ninth Division to have a sip of soup, or sometimes not even that!

Now that a rare item like Cold Qi had appeared, how could anyone restrain themselves? Arriving even a little late would be a sign of disrespect toward the Cold Qi.

"Come on, let's go take a look too!"

Pulling Zhou Lengdie, he walked toward Yunlu Terrace, secretly rejoicing in his heart. He was going to get a bargain again; he couldn't miss this for anything.

"Hmph, pervert! As soon as you hear about a woman, you get this impatient look. Aren't there enough women around you already?" Zhou Lengdie snorted coldly. Seeing Ning Yuan like this, a trace of sourness couldn't help but arise in her heart.

With a peerless beauty right beside him, he was actually going to find a courtesan. Where did that leave her?

Suddenly, Zhou Lengdie was startled. She shouldn't have such thoughts. What did Ning Yuan going to find a courtesan have to do with her? Could it be that she had developed... how was that possible?

The villain before her had forcibly taken her; how could she... At this moment, Zhou Lengdie's mind was in a mess, unsure of what kind of feelings she held for Ning Yuan. Was it hate? Or something else... "Am I that kind of person in your eyes?" Ning Yuan turned back and asked, not telling her the real reason.

"Aren't you? I've kept what happened ten years ago in my heart, and I'll remember it for a lifetime!"

"Think whatever you want!"

Regarding their first meeting ten years ago, Ning Yuan didn't know how to explain. He could only say that first impressions were killer. He should have been more steady back then; then their relationship wouldn't have remained without any improvement for ten years.

Before long, the two arrived outside Yunlu Terrace. The three-story pavilion was brightly lit, and thinly-clad female Yao continuously greeted the arriving guests, letting out peals of silver-bell-like laughter that made people linger.

Many transformed male Yao would pick one or two female Yao to pull into their arms, their large hands constantly groping the female Yao as they entered with lewd smiles.

There were quite a few like Ning Yuan who brought female companions, but their beauty certainly didn't match Zhou Lengdie's. Consequently, many people cast lewd glances, scanning her peerless face and seductive figure.