fairy family

Chapter 197 Wealth and Allure, True Transmission of the Register

One after another, magpies soared through the Red Mansion, attracting everyone's attention.

The old leader stayed in the room as a guest, staring blankly at the noisy scene inside.

The two dancers who were drinking with him had their eyes shining and immediately stared intently at Yu Que.

"The true teachings!"

"A true disciple has appeared in the building."

The entire Red Mansion was quiet for a few moments before erupting into a cacophony of voices, drowning out even the cries of the magpies bringing good news.

Looking at the Magpie Bridge in front of him, Yu Que felt the last weight lifted from his heart, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

He appeared calm and collected, but his hand, hidden in his sleeve, clenched tightly.

"The position of true successor has been obtained!"

If it weren't for the sheer number of people present, with other casual observers on the same floor scrambling to get a glimpse of this newly appointed disciple, Yu Que would have loved to burst into laughter to release the turmoil in his heart.

True disciples of Huangshan Taoist Palace enjoy authority comparable to elders within the palace, and receive generous treatment in all aspects.

Especially after acquiring this identity, he was no longer a mere pawn. If anyone wanted to scheme against him, even a Refining Qi Master, they would have to peel off his true disciple's skin first before they could punish or plot against him.

Yu Que pondered, his eyes flickering uncertainly, feeling that he could finally vent his frustrations.

"Hahaha!"

Suddenly, a burst of laughter rang out from inside the building.

The old leader was stunned for a long time. After digesting what he had learned, he was certain that it was not because he was drunk and his vision and hearing were blurred, but because a spirit magpie had indeed flown over and told him about the true teachings.

This fellow jumped up from the table, clapped his hands, and shouted:
"Good lad, you've made me proud!"

Immediately, the old leader waved to the two dancers beside him and shouted, "Hurry up and bathe and change my nephew properly, so that we can go to the Bell Tower for ordination!"

Upon hearing this, the two dancers' faces lit up with radiant beauty. They excitedly stood up and gracefully walked towards Yu Que.

Being able to establish a connection with a true disciple of a Daoist palace, regardless of whether she takes a liking to her and becomes her maid, even just serving her while she changes clothes today, can become a huge topic of conversation for them in the future.

Who knows, every year during the palace examinations, people will specifically request these two to serve them in order to benefit from the blessings of the true disciples.

"Master Yu, this servant will come to serve you right away."

Yu Que looked down at the robe he was wearing.

His current wealth is extraordinary. Although the style of his robe is ordinary, the material is the same as that of a master alchemist. It is clean, without any dirt, and cannot be burned.

However, before going to the Bell Tower to receive the true transmission of the ordination, it is proper to burn incense and bathe beforehand to show respect to the Taoist temple.

So he stood there, nodded, and uttered a single word: "Okay."

But just as the two dancers came forward, several more figures suddenly appeared at the far end of the room.

A plump madam called out in a high-pitched voice:

"These two are clumsy and incompetent; how could they possibly serve you?"

"Quickly, Caiyi, go in. Be shrewd, lest those two blockheads offend the true master."

A charming and slender woman, dressed in a colorful dress, holding a wooden zither in her hands.

She stood hesitantly at the door, then was pushed by the madam behind her, and involuntarily fell into the room.

The moment the woman entered, both the old leader and Yu Que felt their eyes light up.

The old leader stroked his chin, clicking his tongue as he scrutinized the woman.

This woman is the most famous courtesan in this Red Mansion in recent years. She is currently a virgin, selling her art but not her body. It is also rumored that she possesses a precious artifact, which is an excellent vessel for cultivation.

In addition, the Fairy in Colorful Clothes is of noble character and has outstanding musical talent, so she has many fans in Huangshan Immortal City, including many disciples of the Upper Nine Families.

Therefore, the old leader had previously boasted that he would deflower this woman tonight, which almost caused him and Yu Que to be beaten up by the patrons in the building.

Now, with the arrival of the magpie bringing good news, the two of them no longer needed to greet her. The Red Mansion sent the famous Fairy in Colorful Clothes to serve Yu Que.

However, although Yu Que felt that this woman's figure and appearance were indeed not bad, no less than Jun Baifeng's, and in terms of charm and pitifulness, she was even better than Jun Baifeng and the others.

But he only glanced at it before turning his gaze away and instructing the two women beside him, "Change your clothes."

The two dancers were delighted to see that Yu Que had not chased them away. They quickly and excitedly served Yu Que as he walked towards the dressing room.

The fairy in colorful clothes was still standing there, holding her wooden zither, feeling somewhat helpless and her face flushed.

Throughout her life, she only won people over with her musical skills and made friends through refined conversation. Even when she was in such a quagmire, she did learn how to serve others, but since she became famous, she has never spent a single day serving others.

Seeing that she didn't move, the madam of the Red Mansion became anxious and couldn't help but take half a step forward and push her again: "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and go."

At that moment, envious voices could be heard from the other drinkers outside:
"There are true masters in the building. It seems that Fairy in Colorful Clothes will really lose her virginity tonight."

"Impossible, impossible! Even if he is the true successor, he is still a dissolute. How could Fairy Caiyi, a person of such purity and nobility, possibly be interested in such a boy?"

"How hateful! This old man and this child, they spouted nonsense as soon as they entered, insulting the Fairy in Colorful Robes. How could they have received the true teachings? It's so unfair!"

Besides the patrons, there were other dancers who had come to join the fun, and some of them were gloating:

"Why bother with such high-mindedness? He's a true disciple of the Dao Palace. If there's a chance to get close to him, wouldn't we seize it?"

Someone said with concern, "Sister Caiyi, you should hurry up. If you can catch the eye of that master and be taken into the palace as a concubine, you will be free from your suffering."

"Sister, hurry up..."

The dancers and servants who were on good terms with this woman were quick to speak up.

As the fairy in colorful clothes listened to the various discussions behind her, her body became increasingly stiff, unable to move an inch, and the shame and indignation on her face intensified.

Since she became famous, she has never used her looks to please anyone.

Even if the other party is a true disciple, there isn't only one true disciple in the Dao Palace. And she is the most beautiful courtesan, chosen by the eighteen pavilions of the vast Huangshan Immortal City—the only one of her kind in five years!
Bang.

The fairy in colorful clothes, holding the precious zither she cherished as her life, suddenly slammed it to the ground. She also used her magic to cause the strings of the zither, despite its fine material, to snap abruptly, making a creaking sound.

The sound of the zither being smashed rang out, and the entire Red Mansion fell silent instantly.

The patrons, dancers, and servants outside the corridor fell silent for a moment.

After smashing her zither, the fairy in colorful clothes looked at Yu Que with red eyes, her face filled with shy tears, as if she wanted to prove her innocence and her unwillingness to do such a lowly thing.

But Yu Que hadn't entered the room yet. He heard the sound of the zither being smashed behind him, but he only frowned slightly and didn't turn his head.
The two dancers who served him turned around and glanced at the fairy in colorful clothes with trepidation.

But seeing that Yu Que did not react, the two of them quickly lowered their heads, helped Yu Que into the room, and closed the door.

After Yu Que disappeared, the people inside and outside the house seemed to regain their breath, and various discussions began to emerge. "Good! Well done! The Fairy in Colorful Clothes smashed her zither to show her determination. So what if she is a true disciple?"

A small group of fanatical supporters immediately started shouting and yelling.

The madam who had pushed the fairy in colorful clothes twice, along with all the dancers, turned pale and were terrified.

Even the seasoned madam was somewhat at a loss at this moment.

With a mournful face, she approached the fairy in colorful clothes and whispered in a trembling voice:
"Good heavens, it's one thing that you usually don't give those young masters a good look, but today is the day that Master Zhenchuan passed the imperial examination... What's wrong with you!"

Upon hearing this, the fairy in colorful clothes stubbornly lowered her head, staring at the broken zither on the ground without uttering a word.

As they spoke, the patrons in the building became even more animated and excited.

The news of the broken zither that happened in the room spread like wildfire throughout the entire Immortal City.

Not long after.

When Yu Que came out of the room, his hair was neatly tied up, his face was clean, his clothes were tidy, and his demeanor was calm and graceful, with an indescribable charm.

This appearance immediately caught the eye of the patrons both inside and outside the restaurant, and some of them clapped and cheered.
"What a dashing and debonair young man."

"His bearing is truly that of a master, no ordinary person."

Only the stubborn fairy in colorful clothes remained, head bowed, standing idly in the room, not even glancing at Yu Que.

Although Yu Que was changing clothes, he was not completely unaware of what was happening inside and outside the room.

However, he still had no intention of getting involved in the matter, and instead bowed deeply to the old leader.
"I am going to the palace and there may be some delays. I hope you will understand and I will rest alone in the city for a few days."

The old leader, his sleeves gathered, stood there with a smile, and said meaningfully:
"Very good. You should go quickly. The ordination is of utmost importance and cannot be delayed by any trivial matters."

As for me, I will descend the mountain after the meal. If you wish to find me in the future, simply come to the guild courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Yu Que nodded solemnly.

The most important thing right now is to rush to the Bell Tower and confirm his identity as the true disciple. So he didn't stand on ceremony with the old leader. After bowing, he stepped onto the Magpie Bridge formed by hundreds of magpies.

As soon as Yu Que stood on the Magpie Bridge, the magpie lifted him up, flapped its wings, circled and swayed, and flew away.

The old leader watched with a smile.

Just as Yu Que's figure was about to fly out of the Red Building, the old leader suddenly shouted again with a strong voice:
"Oh, by the way, if you run into that old bastard Xuan Tu on the mountain, remember to say hello for me!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Que stood on the Magpie Bridge, turned around, and bowed again to the old leader, indicating that he had heard.

Only after Yu Que's figure had completely disappeared and the long Magpie Bridge had flown away did the old leader slowly withdraw his gaze and turn to look at the doorway, his eyes turning cold.

A powerful aura emanated from the old leader, clearly emanating from a sixth-rank immortal, causing all the drinkers inside and outside the Red Mansion to skip a beat.

Several powerful immortals who had been confident in their abilities, and one who had been watching the spectacle with amusement, wisely shut their mouths, raised their wine cups, and offered a toast to the old leader.

The old guild leader's expression was indifferent at this moment. He was no longer as casual as when he was drinking with Yu Que. He just glanced coldly at the madam and the fairy in colorful clothes.

With a thud, the madam immediately fell to the ground, prostrated herself on her knees, and said in a trembling voice:

"Immortal, immortal being has descended; this old servant has been negligent."

As the fairy in colorful clothes sensed the old leader's divine sense, her expression changed slightly.

However, she was a seventh-rank immortal, not some ordinary mortal woman from the foot of the mountain. Moreover, she had even sung and danced for fifth-rank immortals, let alone sixth-rank immortals, and was not someone who was ignorant of such matters.

The woman bit her lip, remaining silent and stubbornly standing at the door.

Seeing this, the elder leader did not use his magic to forcefully suppress the woman any further; he simply shook his head and said:

"Your family's manners are becoming increasingly appalling."

After he finished speaking, he tidied himself up, took out a stack of paper money from his sleeve, threw it on the table, and walked towards the door.

But how could the madam dare to accept his money? She slid down to her knees and came to the table, holding out paper money, pleadingly saying:

“Immortal, old immortal, how can this be? Please take it back.”

The old leader darted out of the room, and standing amidst the crowd, he chuckled angrily:
"How dare I not pay!"

Otherwise, if it implicates my nephew and ruins his reputation, it would truly be my fault.

These words were spoken very clearly, and when they reached the eyes of the many drinkers, many of them looked at each other in bewilderment.

Some of the drinkers who had been making a ruckus suddenly sobered up and frowned as they looked at the so-called fairy in colorful clothes in the building.

*Smack!*

A crisp slapping sound immediately echoed in the room.

The madam, who had been kneeling on the ground, suddenly jumped up and slapped the fairy in colorful clothes hard. Then, trembling, pale and contorted, she stomped her feet and cried out:
"How dare you! How dare you!"

The stubborn Fairy in Colorful Clothes was slapped in front of everyone by her "mother," leaving her completely stunned.

The woman covered her face and stared blankly at the other person.

But the madam wasn't finished yet. She immediately pointed at the wooden zither on the ground and shrieked:
"Burn it! Burn it right now!"

Furthermore, retrieve this girl's indenture and demote her to prostitution—no, demote her to a brothel, quickly!

Upon hearing this, the fairy in colorful clothes was even more astonished, and her face finally turned panicked.

Some patrons' expressions changed slightly upon hearing this, and some even drank in protest:
"This is the famous Fairy in Colorful Clothes from Huangshan."

"You madam, you're neither the owner nor an official, what right do you have to change her registration?!"

The dancers, however, heard the madam's clamor. Whether they had been friendly or hostile to the Fairy in Colorful Clothes before, their expressions suddenly changed, and they all paled.

Everyone looked at the fairy in colorful clothes with pity, but dared not utter a sound.

While the fairy in colorful clothes was still in a daze, she saw the pity in her sisters' eyes. She suddenly felt that the gazes on her face were even more painful than the slap she had just received.

Soon, she was pushed and shoved by the servants, stumbling and falling, and in front of everyone, her seven-colored fairy robe was ripped off.

The madam only left her with an inner lining to cover herself, lest someone else see her body and offend her future master.

at the same time.

Yu Que stepped onto the colorful magpie bridge and flew to the bell tower of the immortal city, where he chatted and laughed with his two fellow disciples.

The three gathered together, and the magpies took flight in unison.

As if ascending to heaven amidst the magnificent tolling of bells, bathed in the auspicious energy of Huangshan, they bowed three times—to the heavens, to the earth, and to the mountain—to receive the true essence of the divine transmission...

(End of this chapter)