This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 290: If you can't cut off the love, just kill your junior sister
Baiyun Villa is very close to the Qingxu Sect and Jianxinzhai Sect. It’s not that they have a deep friendship or are ironclad allies, but because they have frequent business dealings and enjoy working together, they have formed a solid alliance of interests.

The Qingxu School and Jianxinzhai are famous for their alchemy. The elixirs they refine are neutral and mild in nature, follow a moderate approach, take all factors into consideration, and are highly universal.

Whether it is for healing, cultivation or breaking through the realm, the two elixirs can meet the needs of most cultivators.

Although the quality of the elixir is superior, there are limited shops available. Apart from Yimusandi, the shops are mainly concentrated in the big cities in various prefectures and counties. The market coverage is limited, and it is impossible to take into account the disciples who travel outside, let alone make money from other leeks.

Baiyun Villa is different. It started out as a business and has a huge commercial network throughout Western Chu, with shops spread across cities large and small. It can still do business outside Western Chu, and has shops in Northern Qi and Southern Jin.

In that damn place called Southern Xinjiang, Xiang Yuan had seen many signs of Baiyun Villa, and they were almost at the gate of Huangquan Taoist Temple.

However, Baiyun Villa also has its own shortcomings, and it competes fiercely with Wangjian Villa, especially in the grassroots market of elixirs. The two sides are fighting back and forth for market share.

In order to squeeze out Wangjian Villa and consolidate its position as the leader in the field of elixirs, Baiyun Villa brought in Qingxu Sect and Jianxinzhai, integrated the elixirs of the three, and distributed them to all its stores.

A win-win situation, a win-win situation!

The three companies have been cooperating for many years, and the account books of Baiyun Villa are relatively transparent and the payments are made quickly, so the relationship is indeed good.

This time, Baiyun Villa encountered trouble and contacted two business partners. The latter were also very considerate and sent a master of the Tongyou period to support the situation.

Of course, face is face, but the appearance fee of the Grand Master in the Tongyou period is separate.

After listening to Yue Huanjiang's story, Xiang Yuan had a general understanding of the relationship between the three companies. He seriously suspected that many of the goods he gave to Ziping would be sold through Baiyun Villa's stores after refurbishment.

Thinking about it this way, the weapons of unknown origin found at Baiyun Villa in Fengxian County can be explained.

"My master has called me, so I have no choice but to go. I am shameless and want to neglect you again today."

Yue Huanjiang felt deeply sorry and stood up and bowed: "The scenery here is extremely beautiful. You can stay here to drink and write poetry. If you feel lonely, you can let these two maids stay to keep you company. They have been with you since they were young. They can be considered as half sisters to you. When you see them, it's like seeing me."

"..."

Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
The cat stayed behind, and these two slutty ladies took it away.

Also, pay attention to the expressions of others when you speak. Your two sisters who are as close to you as sisters are rolling their eyes!

Xiang Yuan rolled his eyes and stood up, saying, "Brother, you took good care of me in my early years. If I stay out of this disaster at Baiyun Villa, I would be no different from an animal. I am willing to contribute my humble efforts to help you win this battle in return for your kindness."

"My dear brother, I have a good heart, but..."

"Don't worry, brother. Although my cultivation is still shallow, I have no shortage of ways to protect my life. Even if a master of the Tongyou period is in front of me, it won't be easy to catch me."

Xiang Yuan patted his chest loudly: "Besides, I have some selfish motives in doing this. To be honest, I have only heard people say that there is a different world, but I have never had the chance to see it. I really yearn for it, and I want to take this opportunity to broaden my horizons."

"But the battle between the Grandmasters of the Tongyou Stage is extraordinary, and there may be danger to their lives..."

"It doesn't matter. Xiang Yuan is determined to pursue the way of the sword. He will advance without retreat and will never regret dying. If he can see the battle between the Grandmasters, then his death will be worth it!"

"It's better not to be so stubborn, my dear brother."

Yue Huanjiang smiled bitterly and expressed his loyalty to Xiang Yuan, proving that he had not misjudged him back then. However, this time, many masters from all over the world had gathered in Xiaodongtian, and if he was not careful, he would be doomed. How could he harm his own brother?

This matter is inappropriate, let's not discuss it further.

"Well, I won't go into the little cave, but I can just stand by the door and take a look, right?"

Seeing Yue Huanjiang trying to refuse, Xiang Yuan swore again that for the sake of God, he would just stay outside and never go in.

At this point, Yue Huanjiang couldn't say anything else: "My dear brother, you are willing to help me. If I keep refusing, I will underestimate your ability. How about this, you stay with me. If there is a chance, I will introduce you to a few masters of Tongyou period. With the help of noble people, you will take fewer detours on the road of cultivation."

"Brother is a righteous man."

Xiang Yuan nodded in praise. The gap between a destined person and a destined person is even greater than the gap between a person and Xiao He.

"In terms of righteousness, I am far inferior to you, my brother."

Yue Huanjiang sighed, walked down the building quickly, and invited Xiang Yuan to take a boat across the river to the headquarters of Baiyun Villa.

The small boat they took was too crowded, and Yue Huanjiang was worried about the embarrassment of being hugged by girls on both sides, so he boarded the big boat that Qingli and Hongxiao took. Although it was not as spacious as a houseboat, it could still accommodate a dozen people.

Xiang Yuan really wanted to say that since everyone was in the Spirit Transformation Stage, if they were in a hurry, they could just move space directly.

But Yue Huanjiang's life is too ritualistic and he strives to have a beginning and an end. He is a guest coming from afar and he just needs to follow the arrangements.

He wasn't in a hurry anyway.

Standing on the second floor of the boat, looking out at the surging river, I felt that there was so much water. Then I looked at the two maids behind Yue Huanjiang and felt that there was also a lot of water here.

Brother, when the flowers are ready to be plucked, you have to pluck them. Sooner or later you will obey them, so why don’t you live under their crotch and be raised by them?

Thinking of this, Xiang Yuan felt that he had to say a few words. It was a waste and shameful. It was wrong for Yue Huanjiang to occupy the toilet without doing anything.

"Cough cough!"

Xiang Yuan clenched his fist and coughed lightly, then looked at Qingli and Hongxiao with cold eyes, dissatisfied and said: "Brother, I am an outsider, and there are some things I shouldn't say. But look, your two maids are almost sitting on your lap. In broad daylight, it is simply disgraceful."

As soon as the words fell, Qingli and Hongxiao immediately glared at him angrily.

They are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, and they didn't sit on your lap, so why should you meddle in their affairs? x2
Yue Huanjiang was embarrassed when he heard this. He had a good temper and could not bear to blame the two maids, so he took the responsibility on himself: "My dear brother, you don't know that I doted on them too much, so..."

"So you should set things right and establish the rules of the master's house. Otherwise, if they dare to sit on your legs today, they will dare to ride on you and bully you tomorrow!"

I'm not riding on you, why would you mind your own business? x2
"Brother, listen to my words. To deal with such undisciplined maids, there is no need to talk about childhood friendship. They should be spanked hard."

Xiang Yuan said sternly, "My words may be a little blunt, but they make sense. I am doing this for your own good. Otherwise, you will suffer in the future if you don't do anything."

You still say!
Qingli glared at Xiang Yuan, and as she got more and more angry, she realized that her good sisters did not share the same hatred for the enemy. She looked at Hong Xiao in confusion.

Qingli: Sister, please say something. This guy has bad intentions and is instigating the young master to spank us.

Hong Xiao: I don’t think so. The distinguished guest has a handsome face and is obviously a kind-hearted person. His words are justified, but they are true. The young master should have spanked us long ago.

Qingli: Oh, that makes sense!

Regardless of whether Yue Huanjiang believed it or not, the two maids believed it and agreed with what Xiang Yuan said. They were overjoyed and took the initiative to serve tea and water, calling him "Young Master Xiang" all the time. Their little mouths were so sweet.

"Brother, you see, I just scare them and they become friendly. If you really beat them, I guarantee they will be more obedient than anyone else." Xiang Yuan became even more excited.

Well said, love it, more! x2
Yue Huanjiang didn't say anything, but just opened the fan to cover his face.

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Baiyun Villa is located among the green mountains and clear waters outside Changle County, with the towering Yunyin Peak at its back and the surging river in front of it. It is hidden in the clouds and is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round.

The villa is built against the mountain and is magnificent. Pavilions and towers are scattered around in an orderly manner, with flying eaves and corners hidden in the clouds, appearing and disappearing, just like a fairy cave.

As a world-class force with a rich financial background, the architectural style of Baiyun Villa is simple and unpretentious.

In front of the villa, there is a simple bluestone road, with towering ancient trees on both sides and lush branches and leaves. At the entrance of the villa, there is a huge bronze tripod in the center of the open square, with mountains, rivers, birds and beasts engraved on the body of the tripod. The smoke curls and drifts with the wind, and its momentum is simple and heavy, exuding a vicissitudes of life.

There are also pavilions and towers built against the mountain. There are many bronze lamp posts on both sides of the mountain road, carved with auspicious clouds and drifting smoke. They are simple, grand, simple and elegant, which complement the overall style of the villa.

The disciples who came and went were all dressed in plain clothes, walked leisurely, and had solemn expressions. There was no luxury and no frivolity, and the temple's profound historical heritage was evident everywhere.

It feels like a reputable and upright family!

At least it looks like a respectable family.

Xiang Yuan walked along, looked around, and soon discovered the ingenuity of the 'Yunyin Formation'. If he guessed correctly, the bronze tripod was the eye of the mountain protection formation. The bronze lamp posts throughout the villa were arranged according to the principles of the formation. Normally, it was mainly used for defense, but would be able to kill strong enemies.

The two maids, Qingli and Hongxiao, left. Xiang Yuan took a badge and followed Yue Huanjiang. He turned around, changed his appearance, and did not show his true face.

"What do you mean, brother?" Yue Huanjiang asked in surprise.

"I just remembered that Jian Xinzhai and I have some conflicts. If we run into each other and affect the cooperation between our two families, it will be a serious crime." Xiang Yuan explained.

Yue Huanjiang had no idea who had come to Jian Xinzhai. Xiang Yuan thought that Menfeng Jianzun would definitely not come, and it was just a small fight that was not worth Jian Xinzhai showing the door crack.

By the same token, Shang Qingmeng, as the successor of the headmaster, has a cold personality and is not the type of person who likes to join in the fun, so he probably won't come.

Xiang Yuan had never met the remaining two Tongyou-stage masters of Jianxinzhai, but just in case, in case he might be recognized by the familiar Huashen-stage masters with his handsome features, it would be better for him to hide his true appearance.

Yue Huanjiang was dumbfounded, and suddenly felt that Xiang Yuan's face was a little pitted, so he lowered his voice and asked, "Brother, why did you provoke Jian Xinzhai for no reason?"

"Brother, you have wronged me. I come from a humble family, so how could I dare to provoke a righteous leader like Jian Xinzhai? It was the seniors in their family who were unreasonable and bullied me badly." Xiang Yuan complained. That's right!

Yue Huanjiang thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. He asked, "How bad is the feud between you and Jian Xinzhai? No one has died, right?"

"No, it was limited to verbal and physical conflicts, and Jian Xinzhai was the one who got the upper hand. I set the limits very accurately... Bah, I was very sensible, and there was no murder case."

"That's good."

Hearing that there was still room for maneuver, Yue Huanjiang felt relieved, but suddenly frowned: "In order to help you introduce the seniors in the martial arts world, I just ordered someone to arrange your villa near Jianxinzhai. Do you want to change your residence?"

"No, I don't leave the house, how can they break in?"

It is true.

The two walked forward for a while, and when they were near the reception courtyard, a beautiful figure in purple came slowly from the side corridor.

Her eyebrows are picturesque, her eyes are clear as autumn water, her red lips are slightly parted, as if she is smiling but not smiling. Her charm emanates from her bones and is breathtaking.

A cool breeze blows, and the mist sways lightly, blowing away the purple clothes of the crabapple trees, revealing their slender bodies and outlining their slender figures. As they sway gracefully, the waves rise and fall, making people feel uneasy for a long time.

What an amazing woman! What kind of charm is this? It’s so powerful!
Xiang Yuan's heartbeat quickened a little, feeling sad that it was another day when the evil girl from Southern Xinjiang was suppressed by the female knights from famous and upright families because she was not coquettish enough, and was laid off and unemployed.

"Master."

Yue Huanjiang bowed and saluted.

"???"

A string of question marks flashed across Xiang Yuan's mind, and he then performed the junior's salute. What does "Master" mean? Isn't it "senior sister" or "junior sister" or something like that?

Damn it, this damn winner in life has such an ugly face!
The stunningly charming woman is Yue Huanjiang's master, named Qu Rou. She is also the current head shopkeeper of Baiyun Villa. She has reached the level of a master in the Tongyou period and holds a high position in the villa.

"Disciple, what took you so long to come?" Qu Rou blamed.

Although it was a blame, the voice was as pleasant as a clear spring, and there was no harshness in the tone. Instead, it revealed a hint of tenderness and concern of an elder.

"I didn't expect that Senior Jian Xinzhai would arrive today and invite his friends to go boating on the river together, so we were delayed for quite a while."

Yue Huanjiang apologized and introduced Xiang Yuan: "Master, this is my good friend..."

"I am Li Xianyuan, a junior, nice to meet you, senior." Xiang Yuan bowed.

Qu Rou frowned slightly, her eyes swept over Xiang Yuan, and reminded him: "Since you are a guest, you should be sent to the other courtyard for hospitality. You have important matters to attend to, so it is inconvenient for you to accompany me. Please follow me. The guests coming to Jian Xin Zhai this time are extraordinary, so please don't be impolite."

“Disciple, please forgive me, but Brother Li is not an ordinary friend. We have a strong affinity. Brother Li is also willing to help in this fight for the blessed land. Let’s go together to pay a visit to the elders of the two families. Perhaps... perhaps it will be of help.” Yue Huanjiang said.

"That's strange. With your personality, you rarely contradict your teacher..."

Qu Rou raised her eyebrows slightly, and her eyes fell on Xiang Yuan again. After a moment, she said calmly: "In this case, let's go together. This is a serious matter, and I hope Mr. Li will be careful in what he says and does."

"Don't worry, senior. I am a honest person and don't talk too much. I will never be impolite." Xiang Yuan said.

"..."

The fact that you can say such things shows that you are definitely not an honest person.

Qu Rou shook her head slightly. She knew Yue Huanjiang's temper. As her disciple intended to help the destined person, she didn't say much. She just sent a message to remind him that Jian Xinzhai was not easy to deal with, and asked Yue Huanjiang to keep a close eye on his destined person to prevent him from saying nonsense and offending the distinguished guest.

……

In the courtyard corridor, the fog covered the green, and the mist was like the gurgling of a mountain stream, gently spreading on the ground.

The bronze lamp posts under the eaves are looming in the fog, the light shadows swaying, reflecting a hazy halo, and at the same time dispersing the mist like a veil, making the scenery in the garden seem to be in the clouds, adding a bit of mystery and depth.

There were a total of eight people coming from Jianxinzhai, all of them had good looks. Six of them were in the Spirit Transformation Stage and stood in a row, while the other two were sitting at the stone table under the corridor.

Shang Qingmeng.

Qin Zhaorong.

Taoist Ziping also came, but for some reason, he didn't get a seat, so he stood like a minion, and obediently acted as a bodyguard behind the senior sister.

Jian Xinzhai arranged this lineup with a certain intention.

As everyone knows, Jianxinzhai has five masters in the Tongyou period. Apart from the Menfeng Jianzun who is about to go out of business, who cannot and will not move around casually, there are still four Tongyou period powerhouses.

Some time ago, Chang Xiuming, the head of the men's college and the only male master in the Tongyou period, went into seclusion. It was unclear when he would come out, so he was unable to come.

The two Tongyou-stage masters who had just returned from Wushuang Palace were reflecting on their defeat in seclusion, and they were exhausted from the long journey, so it was not suitable for them to continue going down the mountain.

After all the calculations, only Shang Qingmeng is left.

The eldest sister of Jianxinzhai is the next leader. She has a noble status and should not have gone far away. However, she took the initiative to ask for the opportunity, saying that she has practiced hard and has gained some insights into the way of swordsmanship. She needs the help of an opponent of the same level to sharpen her swordsmanship. With the approval of the Sword Master of the Cleft, she was allowed to go down the mountain.

This business meeting is centered around Shang Qingmeng. Since the leading lady is taciturn and not good at speaking, she must be accompanied by a smart guy who is eloquent and has a clear mind to serve as a military advisor to assist her.

So, Qin Zhaorong, who had always been lazy and greedy, was thrown out.

Although she is lazy, she is definitely smart. During the days when Xiang Yuan was eating and drinking for free at Jianxinzhai, she was the first one to see through Xiang Yuan's pretending to be sick. She also guessed that Xiang Yuan was a powerful medicine and taking it must have a great tonic effect.

She had made an appointment for three in the morning, ready to test the medicine on herself.

Because of his mediocre skills, he was held down by Taoist Ziping and locked in a small dark room for a long time.

If I leave the country again, the medicine will be gone.

Qin Zhaorong: (╥﹏╥)
Qin Zhaorong was extremely clever and was indeed an expert at doing business. She had just won a series of battles and persuaded several elders of Baiyun Villa to withdraw, raising Shang Qingmeng's appearance fee to a sky-high price.

Several elders presented facts and reasoned with the people, but they never mentioned Qin Zhaorong, who was so frightened that she covered her face and ran away. Only then did the chief storekeeper Qu Rou step in personally.

As for Taoist Zi Ping, she shouldn't have come. She was happy to get the demon flower from the other shore, and was thinking about refining pills to pay off debts and make a fortune. She had no interest in going out to earn a little money. The mountain gate didn't arrange for her to travel at public expense. It was Shang Qingmeng who took the initiative to speak, holding a sword with an expressionless face, and carried Taoist Zi Ping over.

Zi Ping: (╥﹏╥)
As for the reason, those who understand will know it, it has something to do with food protection.

Shang Qingmeng always saw Xiang Yuan with Zi Ping by his side. It was too much of a coincidence to say it was a coincidence. Therefore, during this long journey, Shang Qingmeng deliberately kept Zi Ping under her nose, to prevent any noise from the two of them hugging each other without her watching.

Of course, these are not Shang Qingmeng's original words. Fairy Shang, who has cut off the seven emotions and six desires, has no emotional attachment and will not be jealous. It is impossible for her to be obsessed with the accidental death of her junior sister in the small cave just because Xiang Yuan and Zi Ping got too close.

According to Fairy Shang, although she and Xiang Yuan did not have any romantic feelings for each other, their physical intimacy was an established fact. Moreover, it was impossible to undo what had been done, and after so much sharing of their knowledge with each other, their relationship could not be viewed as an ordinary relationship between Taoist partners.

In order to prevent Zi Ping and Xiang Yuan from falling in love and ruining the relationship between the sisters, they must cut the Gordian knot quickly. If the love cannot be cut off, just kill the sister.

It was a completely illogical and irrational psychological process, but Shang Qingmeng found it very reasonable and even convinced himself of it.

"I have heard of the name of Fairy Shang from Jianxinzhai for a long time. Seeing her today is truly as poetic and picturesque as a painting. It is truly heart-wrenching."

Qu Rou came over with Yue Huanjiang and Xiang Yuan. She was a businessman who was good at dealing with people. She said, "Fairy Shang is very good at swordsmanship and has inherited the true teachings of Su Ran Sword Master. With Fairy Shang's help, we will be able to resolve the danger in Xiaodongtian this time."

Shang Qingmeng had an indifferent expression, his eyes as clear as water. He glanced at Qu Rou and nodded slightly, but did not reply.

Qin Zhaorong, who was standing beside her, stood up and took over the conversation with a smile on her face, and replied with a business compliment: "Manager Qu, you are too kind. My eldest sister has also heard of Manager Qu's name. She is good at literature and wealth, and she is also very good at martial arts. We have known each other for a long time, but we have never had the chance to meet. Today, I get to see her. It is true that her reputation is well-deserved. She is a rare and extraordinary woman in the world."

The two of them were talking back and forth, praising each other's business while secretly raising and lowering the price. People who are in the seventy circles here have no idea what they are talking about.

Shang Qingmeng could understand but was too lazy to listen. She remained indifferent and didn't care about the tug of war in front of her. She just nodded slightly occasionally in response, indicating that what Qin Zhaorong meant was what she meant.

Suddenly, his eyes swept over, passing the beautiful Yue Huanjiang and stopped at "Li Xianyuan".

On the other side, Xiang Yuan was standing behind Yue Huanjiang. When he saw Jian Xinzhai's lineup, his legs almost went weak and he stumbled.

What’s going on? Why is Shang Qingmeng here? Jian Xinzhai shouldn’t have thrown her out!
Oh no, this woman is looking at me, could she have discovered something?
It's impossible. The changes of the Formless Seal are flawless. There's no way she can find any flaws.

This person……

It looks so familiar, I must have seen it somewhere.

Just thinking about it, Shang Qingmeng's face became even colder. He withdrew his gaze indifferently and became even more displeased with Zi Ping.

I still say that every time Xiang Yuan appears, Zi Ping will be around him. This junior sister never learns from her mistakes, so it’s better not to have her!

(End of this chapter)