10: I've already taken my clothes off, and this is what you're telling me?

Zhang Yizhi cast a pleading look at Qin Dong; he didn't have any extra clothes with him.

Qin Dong was prepared for this. After asking an Attendant for directions to the changing room, he led the two there.

Before long, Zhang Yizhi emerged from the changing room, dressed in a luxurious and dazzling outfit.

When he reappeared, he was wearing Mystic Cloud Boots and a dark golden long robe.

This long robe was exquisitely beautiful, its craftsmanship of the highest caliber, with a pair of delicate demonic beast patterns embroidered on both cuffs, highlighting its noble origins.

Aside from being slightly too large, it exuded more of a wicked beauty.

"Brother Qin, did you really bring this set of clothes from your family?"

Zhang Yizhi looked at himself in the mirror, then suspiciously at Qin Dong.

"Of course!... Sort of."

"That puts my mind at ease. Your Qin Family's clothes are quite exquisite, truly befitting a prominent family in our Huangxuan City."

"Brother Qin, Sister Zixuan, don't you think I look especially handsome in this outfit?"

Are these our Qin Family's clothes?

But our Qin Family shouldn't have clothes of this style. Yet, she seemed to have seen this outfit somewhere before.

Qin Zixuan seemed to notice something amiss and was about to ask, but then she reconsidered.

Perhaps this was the Young Master's exclusive custom design, so she silently nodded.

Beside them, Qin Dong kept his gaze lowered, minding his own business.

Alas, he couldn't very well say he'd stripped it off someone else, could he?

Hmm, that's right, it's a white lie.

Earlier, one of his outfits was ruined. Currently, apart from a set of clothes he prepared for changing, only this outfit was presentable in his system space. The others were bandit short shirts, completely unsuitable.

It's fine, no one will ever know anyway.

After tidying up, Zhang Yizhi swaggered into the Soaring Cloud Tower first.

This time, the guards didn't stop them, bowing slightly with respectful attitudes.

"Three distinguished guests, please enter."

"Hmph."

Upon entering the Soaring Cloud Tower, the trio was quickly received.

A sharp-eyed young waiter seemed to notice Qin Dong and his companions' extraordinary presence and decisively led them to the main seats.

"Bring me all the best wine and dishes, the most expensive ones!"

"Oh, and he's paying."

Zhang Yizhi rubbed his hands excitedly, thinking he could finally splurge on Qin Dong.

As the Young Master of the Qin Family, he surely wouldn't be short on spirit stones. He just needed to spend them.

Seeing this, Qin Dong wasn't stingy. He waved his hand, telling them to order freely. Anyway, he still had over forty spirit stones in his system space, which should be enough.

If not... he'd just sell Zhang Yizhi to be a black slave to cover the bill.

"Sister Zixuan, you also order some things you like to eat."

"Mm, thank you, Young Master."

"Sister Zixuan, don't be polite with Brother Qin, pick the expensive ones!"

A moment later, fragrant delicacies filled the table before the three, including much demonic beast flesh, which could strengthen ordinary folk for three days and three nights with just one bite.

Zhang Yizhi and Qin Zixuan devoured the feast like a whirlwind, both eating until their mouths were greasy, while Qin Dong was much more elegant.

Although both of them had cultivation, they couldn't sustain long-term Bigu (a type of fasting) (fasting).

Qin Dong was different from them; he possessed the Thick Earth Spirit Body.

As long as he was near the ground, he could continuously absorb spiritual energy from the earth. These low-tier demonic beast meats no longer had much effect on him.

While elegantly enjoying the dishes, Qin Dong released his divine sense to eavesdrop on the conversations of the other diners.

"The newly established Seven Emperor Sword Sect Holy Son is an unparalleled sword cultivator seed, with a chance to attain the Sword Venerable title in the future!"

"That day, my grand-uncle's second cousin's aunt personally witnessed seven spirit swords resonating simultaneously."

"Indeed, those sword cultivators from the Seven Emperor Sword Sect always produce some monsters. The last one to emerge from Donglin Prefecture was the Seven Emperor Sword Sect's Sword Venerable."

"Alas, every generation's Seven Emperor Sword Sect Holy Son is incredibly powerful and destined for sainthood. It seems this generation's Venerable position will again fall to the Seven Emperor Sword Sect."

A Venerable is above the Nascent Soul, a Deity Transformation Venerable.

Foundation Establishment cultivators are called Grand Cultivators, with a lifespan of 200 years.

Golden Core cultivators are called Immortal Masters, or Old Ancestors, with a lifespan of at least 500 years, capable of establishing a power.

Above Golden Core are Nascent Soul True Lords, with a lifespan starting at 1500 years. At this level, they are truly super powerhouses who influence Donglin Prefecture.

And for some reason in Donglin Prefecture, only one person is allowed to achieve the Venerable position through Deity Transformation every eight hundred years, which is why the Venerable position of each generation in the entire Donglin Prefecture is highly anticipated.

If one misses an opportunity, it would be difficult to advance even half a step when waiting for the next Venerable position to appear.

"Hmph, although the Seven Emperor Sword Sect is formidable, you don't know that the Ten Thousand Demon Gate has produced another existence with the bloodline of a Demon Venerable."

"On the day the Ten Thousand Demon Gate established its Holy Son, he even boasted in front of many human cultivators that he would slaughter the younger generation of humans and seize the Venerable position."

"A mere beast dares to covet the Venerable position? Does he truly think our human race has no one?"

"Indeed. Later, the Star Arrival Sect's Holy Maiden even paid a special visit to the Ten Thousand Demon Gate, but the outcome of that battle is unknown."

"However, the next day, the Ten Thousand Demon Gate closed its doors to visitors for three days. It's said that many buildings within the sect were pulverized."

"If you calculate the time carefully, both of their cultivations were probably at most at the early Foundation Establishment stage. The title of 'Heavenly Talent' is truly terrifying."

...Qin Dong pricked up his ears and eavesdropped for a while, finally hearing a piece of news that would be helpful to him.

Seven days later, Songyan City would hold a medium-sized auction.

Many treasures would be put up for auction, even a high-grade Profound Rank cultivation technique.

"Auction? That's good, it'll allow me to convert some miscellaneous items into spirit stones."

Qin Dong murmured, a hint of anticipation in his heart.

"Burp~"

Zhang Yizhi let out a satisfied burp, the table before him already a mess of empty plates. He wiped his mouth, seemingly still savoring the taste.

Qin Dong looked at the two who had eaten their fill. A rich aura gradually rose from their bodies, indicating that this meal had subtly pushed their cultivation towards another breakthrough.

"Thank you, distinguished guests. The total is twenty spirit stones."

Qin Dong paid promptly and then asked the waiter where they could find lodging.

"Distinguished guest, our Soaring Cloud Tower also has accommodations. It's only one spirit stone per day. What do you think?"

As if fearing Qin Dong would find it expensive, he added,

"Our Soaring Cloud Tower's accommodations have Soundproofing Arrays and Spirit Gathering Arrays. They will definitely provide excellent value for money, distinguished guest."

"Is it safe?"

"What are you saying? Rest assured, one hundred percent."

"Even if you break through your cultivation in the room, no one will know."

"Those arrays were set up by a Yellow Rank Array Master, unless a Grand Cultivator from the mid or late stage personally comes to the door."

"Of course, if you're undergoing a lightning tribulation, that's another matter."

Qin Dong nodded. If it was truly as the waiter said, this place would be perfect for him to refine the Sword Heart Flower.

Seeing his agreement, the waiter happily led the way.

"Brother Qin, are we staying here for a few more days?"

"After a month of continuous travel, I'm sure you all are tired."

"There's a medium-sized auction here in seven days. It's a rare opportunity to witness such an event. We might as well take this chance to rest for a few days and then visit the auction to broaden our horizons."

"Brother Qin makes a good point."

"A medium-sized auction? Young Master, are you planning to buy something?"

"No, I'm mainly curious about what an auction is like."

Soon, the waiter led the three into an even more magnificent and grand building.

Rooms were situated everywhere, each enveloped by a faint blue glow, which was a concealment array.

The three walked to the front desk, where several Attendants, some handsome, some beautiful, stood.

"Give me and her each a cultivation room. As for that fellow over there..."

"Take him to the free woodshed. He has a strange temper and only stays in woodsheds."

"As you command, distinguished guest."

The Attendants seemed to have experienced many things and didn't find Qin Dong's request unusual.

"Ah? Why am I not staying with them?"

"My apologies, distinguished guest. The woodshed... your exclusive room is over here."

Creak, a clean and tidy cultivation room came into view.

A pristine white bed, a spirit-infused meditation mat, a bathroom, and the bathwater in the tub was still warm.

Qin Dong tested the concealment array here. After realizing his true essence couldn't extend outside the room, he sat on the meditation mat.

As soon as he sat on the mat, he felt a continuous flow of spiritual energy gathering around him. This mat was also connected to a miniature Spirit Gathering Array.

If one cultivated here for a long time, the increase in cultivation would be quite significant.

With a wave of his hand, several cultivation techniques appeared before him.

These were precisely the cultivation techniques of the major families in Huangxuan City, a total of six books, all of Yellow Rank mid to lower grades.

Copying these techniques once or twice and circulating them should fetch a good price, thus making full use of them.

A moment later, he knocked on the door of the adjacent cultivation room.

"Sister Zixuan, it's Qin Dong."

Qin Zixuan was indeed staying next door to him. Creak, the door opened.

At this moment, the young woman had just finished bathing. Qin Zixuan's long hair was spread over her shoulders, damp and emitting a faint fragrance.

Her skin was fair, her eyes bright like stars, and she wore a slightly transparent, loose white bathrobe, appearing delicate and lovely, even subtly revealing glimpses of her charms.

Such an alluring scene nearly made the 'little Qin Dong' lose control.

Seeing Qin Dong standing outside the door, Qin Zixuan was a little surprised, but quickly invited him into the cultivation room.

"Sister Zixuan, to be frank, I need your help with something right now. It's quite urgent."

After entering her cultivation room, Qin Dong quickly tidied up the bed.

"Ah?"

Qin Zixuan looked at Qin Dong's somewhat anxious expression, her face immediately flushed, and her heart rate accelerated.

"Young Master, wouldn't that be improper...?"

Qin Zixuan was a little hesitant. She was originally of an outside bloodline, only changing her surname to Qin after joining the Qin Family.

If that were the case, they certainly could.

She had heard from her sisters long ago that 'those kinds of things' were very wonderful and endlessly pleasurable.

But she was only sixteen, and the Young Master was just fifteen. Wouldn't this be a bit too fast?

"Won't it be too fast?"

"We must implement it quickly. I can't wait."

Qin Zixuan's heart was fluttering, her small face crimson.

"Alright, since Young Master you requested it, Zixuan will comply."

But as soon as Qin Zixuan untied her bathrobe, she saw Qin Dong pull out a pile of writing tools and spread them on the floor.

Oh my, is our Young Master really that wild?

Ahem, it's not impossible, but she wondered if her small frame could handle it.

Qin Zixuan's eyes began to glaze over, and she almost uncontrollably drooled.

"Sister Zixuan, are you ready? We're about to start copying."

"Mm, Young Master, please be gentle with Zixuan."

Qin Zixuan's face was flushed like a red cloud, and she assented in a voice as soft as a mosquito's, her clothes shifting as she shed all her 'equipment'.

At this, both Qin Dongs (big and small) were dumbfounded.

"Ah? Sister Zixuan, why are you taking off your clothes? Come quickly and help me transcribe cultivation techniques."

Transcribe cultivation techniques?

Qin Zixuan's expression changed dramatically. I've already taken off my clothes, and you're telling me this?