txolops Chapter 27: A Sea of Temptations
Chapter 27: A Sea of Temptations
Zhou Meiren left satisfied.
Although she is the owner of Baiyanlou, Baiyanlou is not her private property.
Old Demon Song was a regular at Baiyanlou during his lifetime and knew many of its secrets.
Over the past few decades, Baiyanlou has had at least a dozen owners.
In other words, Zhou Meiren might not receive much of the profits from Baiyanlou, which is why she plotted to seize the legacy of rogue cultivators like Song Laomo.
The fact that she was able to receive 30% of the profits from the talisman shop was already an unexpected windfall for her.
The benefits are greater than those from harming rogue cultivators.
He'll be as good as Old Demon Song in three or four months.
It was worthwhile for her to use the connections she had built up over the years at Baiyanlou, using public resources for private gain, to fully support the stable operation of the two people's talisman shop.
"This woman is also unusual."
"There's something hidden behind me."
Ji Yun stood in the courtyard, watching Zhou Meiren's graceful figure disappear into the distance.
During this time, he made many friends among fellow cultivators on the third level of the Night Sea.
Looking back, Zhou Meiren was in her early twenties and at the second level of Qi Refining, her aptitude was no less than that of the Zhao family's immortal seedlings and the family's ancestral offerings.
She repeatedly took the initiative to befriend him, just so that he would owe her a favor.
They will surely need my help in the future.
Such matters are the most troublesome, so Ji Yun would rather use benefits to tie her to the pirate ship than talk to her about human relationships.
……
That night.
Ji Yun settled down on the island.
He currently has ten spirit stones. Once they are fully saturated with spiritual energy, he can cultivate for a period of time with abundant spiritual energy even after leaving his cave.
"Summon all the maids."
Ji Yun took out a large number of first-grade low-level talisman paper and spirit ink from his storage bag.
The price difference between a low-grade first-tier talisman and a mid-grade talisman is about eight to ten times.
If the eight maids diligently draw talismans.
The profits were comparable to what he earned from drawing talismans in his spare time.
This is also a considerable source of income, and it won't interfere with my cultivation.
However, a considerable amount of talisman materials needs to be invested in the early stages for the eight of them to practice.
Zhou Meiren was willing to provide the funding.
She provided all the necessary materials.
"master."
"master."
A moment later, the maids, with their graceful figures, seemed to drift into the hall like a curtain of spring colors.
Ji Yun looked up.
They wore only gossamer-thin dresses that covered their bodies, revealing their jade-like arms.
There were no undergarments inside.
Whether plump and graceful, delicate and charming, or slender and graceful, their curves are faintly visible as they clasp their hands together and bow.
They all dressed up.
Her delicate skin retained a warm, moist scent and exuded a faint floral fragrance. Her hair was neatly styled, her lips were stained with vermilion, and her eyes were delicately adorned with gold powder.
Ji Yun did not make such an arrangement.
It must have been Zhou Meiren who deliberately instructed them to carefully dress up and seduce her.
"The restrictions on Baiyan Tower have been lifted."
"If you are unwilling, you may take a sum of spirit sand and leave on your own."
"If you are willing to stay, you can study talisman making with me and have a skill to rely on in the future."
Ji Yun spoke calmly.
Before Zhou Meiren left, Ji Yun asked her to lift the restrictions on the eight maids.
Anyone who wants to stay will have their own restrictions placed on them by Ji Yun.
In this way...
Only then can he teach the art of talisman drawing with peace of mind.
"We are willing to serve you, Master."
"I am willing to serve by your side, sir."
No one was willing to leave.
They had all embarked on their spiritual journeys, so how could they not know how dangerous and terrifying the dark, perilous night sea was?
Not everyone has lofty aspirations.
For them, having a small corner of peace and a tiny place to live is enough.
It would be extremely fortunate to meet a young, handsome gentleman who would teach you his skills.
"In that case..."
"Then pick up the talisman brush."
"Today I will teach you a method for drawing talismans. If you can learn how to draw these three types of talismans within three months, I will reward you accordingly."
Ji Yun raised her hand and pointed to the long table.
The maid immediately went to the long table.
He sat on a recliner behind the women, teaching them the art of talisman drawing while simultaneously covering the entire long table with his divine sense.
If anyone made a mistake, he would carefully point it out and correct it, teaching with great care.
The scene is quite elegant.
Drawing talismans requires bending over slightly, revealing the buttocks that resemble the shape of a bright moon.
From the first to the fifteenth of the lunar month, the moon's appearance changes from light and graceful to round and full.
Ji Yun did not ask her to change into a gauze skirt or to wear underwear.
There is nowhere to hide from divine consciousness.
There is no difference between replacing it and not replacing it.
Moreover, considering the past, demonic cultivators deserve such a scene. If they do not indulge their desires and act recklessly, who would want to be a demonic cultivator?
……
Seven days later.
Ji Yunyu left the Sky Island.
The girls have already mastered the basics of talismanic arts, and what follows is diligent practice.
All you need to do is come down once a month to give verbal and practical guidance.
Before leaving, he tidied up the floating island, dismissed all the servants from the outer courtyard, and handed them over to Zhou Meiren to arrange for them to be placed elsewhere.
The Sky Island was thus sealed off.
No outsiders are allowed to enter.
Three spirit stones were left behind and placed in the core of the Sky Island Formation to keep the formation constantly filled with spiritual energy.
The formation was operating at full capacity.
It can last at least five hours.
This period of time is enough for Ji Yun to come down from the third level of the Night Sea and resolve the crisis.
Li Meier was in charge of overseeing the formation.
She continued to practice her Corpse Puppet Technique.
If Zhou Meiren obtains the soul essence and blood of a cultivator, she can send it directly to her.
In addition, Ji Yun gave Zhou Meiren a jade pendant, which would allow her to escape to the floating island and be protected by a large formation if she encountered a crisis.
She must not enter the secret chamber.
Unable to reach the core of the formation.
In this way, things are safe here for the time being, and he doesn't need to worry about it all the time.
He could continue to be a hands-off manager, letting these women, both inside and outside the island, maintain the talisman shop business and handle various affairs for him.
Fu Pu was able to continuously earn grain resources.
His path of cultivation became smoother.
……
after a while.
The night sea has three layers, and the Zhao family's cave dwelling is located there.
Using his aerial magic, Ji Yun quietly returned to the Sky Island and entered the secret chamber of the cave.
Then he walked out of the secret room.
A maid from the Zhao family was on duty at the door. Seeing Ji Yun come out, she asked in a low voice:
"My lord, would you like me to serve you a bath?"
"No need."
Ji Yun turned his head to look at the maid and saw that her cheeks were flushed and she looked shy.
These maids of the Zhao family were all young girls from collateral branches of the Zhao family, and their family backgrounds and circumstances were far better than those of the lower-ranking maids.
But she was so inexperienced.
But she also knows how to seduce people.
She didn't feel wronged at all.
Instead, they seemed eager to try, hoping to offer themselves to serve.
No one here is forcing her.
It was her own decision.
It seems that serving as a maid for someone like me, a member of the main family who is expected to reach the third level of Qi Refining, is not only not a disservice, but rather an excellent way out.
Even without official status.
They were happy to do it.
This kind of thing is probably quite common in the Night Sea.
So much so that she took it for granted and was no longer surprised by it, and so she did it.
"The Zhao family has the backing of a righteous sect, and its collateral descendants are not poor; at least they have a way out. It's surprising that they all think this way."
"It seems to be a difference in customs."
I should probably adapt to local customs.
Ji Yun thought to himself.
In the Night Sea, this situation is common among both mortals and cultivators.
I'd rather be a maid.
Let the upper part pick freely.
She also refused to marry a fellow cultivator of the same level.
Moreover, relying on external cultivation seems to have long been a way of survival passed down through generations of Night Sea cultivators, and no one would be surprised or puzzled by this.
Ji Yun just broke through to the second level of Qi Refining.
Only then did they gain a certain status.
There are already so many temptations.
This is probably just the beginning, and there will likely be many more similar incidents in the future.