Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 659: Chapter 659: Sugar-Coated Cannonballs
 

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In the morning he sipped tea, at noon he drank wine, and in the evening he feasted.

On the rest day that arrived once a month, Wang Chen spent most of his time indulging in food and drink.

Yongle Immortal City was extremely prosperous, and its residents were all cultivators. Over thousands of years, a rich and varied culinary culture had evolved, with countless taverns and restaurants filling its streets and alleys.

This place was undoubtedly a paradise for gourmets.

The prerequisite was having enough Spirit Stones in one’s Storage Bag!

At present, Wang Chen was not lacking in Spirit Stones; apart from the celestial delicacies like Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow, he could afford most Spiritual Materials and was willing to pay for them.

In any world, love and fine dining are not to be disappoint!

However, there were so many taverns and restaurants in Yongle Immortal City, and Wang Chen had so little free time. To discover a feast that could penetrate his soul among them might just rely on luck.

In the evening, he dined at a restaurant named “Rong,” where a full table of delicious dishes cost him hundreds of Spirit Stones.

It greatly comforted his stomach.

As the wine reached its peak and only the remnants of the meal remained, Wang Chen patted his round belly, ready to head back.

To return to the Demon Den.

He had to check in the following morning, and if he missed it, the punishment would be quite severe.

At this moment, the door to the private room was gently pushed open.

A faint fragrance drifted in.

Wang Chen thought it was a waitress from the restaurant and waved his hand, saying, “No need to attend, bring the bill.”

He suddenly felt something was amiss and turned his head to look at the door.

Standing gracefully at the doorway was a beautiful young girl with twin buns, dressed in light yellow clothing, her skin white as snow, bright eyes, and shining teeth, as if she were a character who had stepped out of a painting.

She was definitely not a waitress from Rong!

Wang Chen asked in confusion, “Taoist friend, who are you looking for?”

This exceptionally beautiful girl, astonishingly, had the Cultivation Level of a Primary Tier Purple Mansion!

The young girl made a graceful bow, “Wanying pays respect to Taoist brother.”

Now Wang Chen was even more puzzled, “Do you know me?”

Wanying smiled with pursed lips, “I have long heard of Taoist Friend Wang’s great name. My visit today was quite presumptuous, I hope Taoist brother won’t mind.”

Her voice was gentle and delicate, carrying an indescribable charm.

A pair of watery, large eyes were even more expressive!

A flash of Spiritual Light crossed Wang Chen’s mind, “You are a disciple of the Hehuan Sect!”

The reason Wang Chen made such a guess was that he sensed a familiar air in the other’s demeanor and temperament.

Not only did Wanying not deny it, but the admiration was also evident in her eyes looking at Wang Chen, “Taoist brother is so perceptive!”

Wang Chen couldn’t help but shake his head.

The methods of the Hehuan Sect female cultivators were truly formidable, bewitching people imperceptibly. If one were the slightest weak-willed, they might have already been unable to extricate themselves.

With Yu Fei before and now Wanying, if these two were representative of the average level of Hehuan Sect female cultivators…

The thought was terrifying!

However, while drinking in the tavern at noon, Wang Chen overheard other guests talking. They said that the Hehuan Sect female cultivators, who once dominated the courtesan houses of Yongle Immortal City, had recently disappeared without a trace.

They were replaced by disciples from the Hundred Flowers Valley.

The Hundred Flowers Valley, just like the Hehuan Sect, was a purely feminine Immortal Sect practising the path of mortal desires, hence there was intense competition between the two.

Of course, such competition greatly benefited the prosperity of the Courtesan Houses!

Wang Chen knew that the Hehuan Sect disciples’ departure from Yongle Immortal City was directly related to the prison break incident.

The Forbidden Prison Department being publicly humiliated, without flying into a rage and desperately seeking revenge, was the truly strange occurrence.

As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon cannot repress a local snake. It was quite normal for the Hehuan Sect to give way to the Forbidden Prison Department on their own turf.

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Wang Chen had thought he would never see Yu Fei again.

But now it seems that Hehuan Sect’s influence in Immortal City is still quite active!

He had no idea what sort of schemes they had in mind.

Wang Chen had no interest in this, nor did he want to get involved, “Yu Fei? Hasn’t she given up yet?”

Wang Chen guessed that the girl before him must be the partner Yu Fei “advertised” to himself.

To be honest, this sugar-coated shell was quite significant.

What he understood even less was why he was worth such meticulous planning.

Wang Chen of today was merely a lowly figure who hadn’t even obtained his Immortal Register, exiled to the harsh environment of the Demon Den, without any prospect or hope in sight.

Why would Yu Fei take this to heart?

Because he reflected upon himself, he remained vigilant, and Wang Chen’s spirit was firm, the charm of the other party plummeted!

Wanying clearly sensed the change in Wang Chen’s attitude. She bit her lip with a look of grievance and said, “It wasn’t Sister Yu Fei who asked me to come, I wanted to meet Taoist Brother myself.”

Wang Chen was amused by her, “You also want to become my Dao Companion?”

“That’s not something I can decide.”

Wanying sighed softly, “As a disciple of the sect, I must follow the arrangements of the sect. Sister Yu Fei promised me that if I can persuade Taoist Brother, she will give me the freedom to choose my own Dao Companion.”

She bowed deeply, “If I have offended you, please forgive me, Taoist Brother.”

Wang Chen frowned, “What exactly do you want?”

Previously, Yu Fei had found him, aiming to ask for his help.

But Wang Chen had outright refused.

He hadn’t even listened.

Now he wanted to see what exactly the other party was plotting inside their gourd!

Wanying stood up once more.

The doors of the elegant room closed silently behind her, and a mana barrier that isolated all sounds from inside and outside instantly enveloped the entire room.

The female cultivator of the Hehuan Sect began to speak, “Taoist Brother, we want to ask you to look after a demon.”

“A demon?”

Wang Chen was surprised, “You mean a demon locked up in the Demon Den?”

“Yes.”

Wanying nodded, “You wouldn’t need to do much, Taoist Brother. Just give that demon a little help so she can survive in jail.”

“I’m afraid I can’t help with that.”

Wang Chen declined, “I am just a small prison guard, and I am watched by others above and below. Aside from my regular duties, I can’t do anything else.”

Previously, just for talking a little more to Yu Fei, who was locked up in a cell, he was reported for secretly communicating with a Sin Cultivator and then was dispatched to the Demon Den to experience the assault of Yin Sha Energy.

Once bitten, twice shy, Wang Chen was not stupid; why would he muddy the waters for no reason!

If he were caught doing a side job again, it would be quite normal for the Forbidden Prison Department to throw him into the Black Evil Cave to feed the Evil Wraiths.

Wang Chen’s head hadn’t been kicked by a donkey.

“Then what do you desire, Taoist Friend?”

Wanying was not disheartened or discouraged by Wang Chen’s refusal and instead questioned back, “Cultivation Techniques, Pills, Magic Artifacts, treasures of heaven and earth? Whatever you desire, we in the Hehuan Sect will definitely go out of our way to find them for you!”

Wang Chen countered, “If you have such ability and capability, why do you need to come to me for a solution?”

It was a simple truth; Wang Chen didn’t believe his strength surpassed that of the entire Hehuan Sect.

Now that the Hehuan Sect needed his external help, to say that there wasn’t the slightest deceit involved would be utterly impossible!@@novelbin@@

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