Is the cultivation world now only populated by demonesses?

Chapter 12.12. She craves your body.

The steaming hot noodles were soon served on the table.

It's a vegetarian noodle dish, but it's simmered in chicken broth, and the aroma fills the air as soon as it's served.

The shop owner nodded: "All the dishes are served."

Lu Changyuan laughed and said, "Not only did they serve everything, but they also gave us a lot for free. The royal city is really nice, so warm and hospitable."

To everyone's surprise, the shopkeeper shook his head: "Is this young lady your Daoist companion?"

"No."

"No."

They both spoke at the same time.

The old woman seemed completely unsurprised, and continued, "That's good then. I see that you are of good age, young master. I have a daughter in my family, the third in her family, who is also of good age, with a gentle personality and a lovely appearance."

Lu Changyuan hurriedly waved his hand: "Stop, stop, stop, I'm not interested."

Seeing Lu Changyuan's strong resistance, the store manager sighed and left.

Xia Lianxue blinked as she ate her noodles, watching this scene with amusement: "No wonder they're sending both beef and wine; they've got their eyes on the young master."

Lu Changyuan didn't know what to say, and finally just sighed: "That's what it's like to be good-looking."

"A noodle shop owner and a traditional Chinese medicine doctor are actually a good match."

"Eat your noodles!"

Seeing that Lu Changyuan was a little annoyed, Xia Lianxue couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, feeling much better. She secretly glanced at Lu Changyuan out of the corner of her eye, thinking to herself.

She is indeed good-looking, but she doesn't like doing human things.

Lu Changyuan chewed on a piece of beef and said, "Let me tell you a story."

Listening to stories while eating is quite an enjoyable experience.

"A long, long time ago, there was a sect called the Iron Sword Sect. There was a young man in the Iron Sword Sect who liked his senior sister, but at the same time, the most powerful genius in the Iron Sword Sect also liked his senior sister."

For a moment, all the noise in the noodle shop stopped.

This group of people are all waiting for Lu Changyuan to tell his story.

What a gossipy bunch!
Lu Changyuan said slowly, "One day, the genius broke through to the fifth realm and became the most powerful person in the entire sect. He asked his senior sister's master, who was also the sect leader, to marry her. However, his senior sister was unwilling. She liked the young man. But the genius was very strong, and his senior sister's father liked strong people, so he insisted on arranging the marriage."

Someone nearby shouted, "Beauty should belong to the strong."

A woman dressed entirely in black, sitting not far from Lu Changyuan, immediately retorted: "I believe that mutual affection is what matters!"

Lu Changyuan coughed and said, "Quiet down and listen to my story!"

Then everyone calmed down.

"The boy was young and angry that day. He swore on the spot that he would fight the genius to the death. The genius agreed, and the two set the date for the duel for the day before the genius got engaged to his senior sister. The boy was only at the third realm. Logically speaking, there was no way he could beat the genius."

Lu Changyuan suddenly lowered his voice: "But this young man is not without ability. He once found a demonic skill book at the bottom of a pool. This demonic skill book can greatly increase his strength in a short period of time."

Xia Lianxue put down her chopsticks, gently wiped her mouth, and asked, "What's the price?"

There is no quick way to succeed without paying a price.

"The price, no one knows the price. This demonic art follows the path of controlling demons, forcibly drawing in lustful demons into the body, and using the technique to lock in a bit of clarity in one's mind, thereby cultivating."

That's a novel idea.

In the world of cultivation, who doesn't shun the demon of lust? Yet, some people still manage to bring the demon into their bodies, all for the sake of a beautiful woman's anger.

Xia Lianxue asked curiously, "What happened next? It can't be a tragic drama where the boy defeats the genius, then gets possessed by a lustful demon, and dies in front of his senior sister. That would be so boring."

"of course not."

Lu Changyuan waved his hand: "The boy successfully defeated the genius at the cost of attracting demons into his body, and he didn't die. He does have talent and successfully preserved a bit of clarity in his mind, but since that day..."

Xia Lianxue followed up with the question: "Since that day?"

"Since that day, he has discovered that he has lost his emotions. He can no longer like the senior sister he once liked. The only thing that can stir his heartstrings is the sword in his hand. Perhaps it is his nature, or perhaps it is the influence of demonic arts. So he killed the genius and left the Iron Sword Sect."

The woman in the black robe shrieked, "No way! Can't you even make up a story?!"

Lu Changyuan calmly munched on another peanut: "After that, the young man cultivated all the way and eventually reached the seventh realm, touching the Great Dao. Do you know what this story illustrates?" Xia Lianxue tilted her head, not intending to give Lu Changyuan a chance to speak.

Lu Changyuan still said, "This shows that a Daoist partner can only affect the speed at which a sword is drawn."

Before Xia Lianxue could speak, the woman in black robes said, "This servant cannot bear to hear these stories of waxing and waning."

The woman in black robes then got up to leave, but then she heard Lu Changyuan's next sentence.

"I'm just kidding. What I mean is, I know this skill. Do you want to learn it?"

Xia Lianxue was stunned, and the chopsticks in her hand fell to the ground.

Speaking from my heart.

This is indeed a very suitable technique for her current situation.

She has nothing left to lose.

Looking at Xia Lianxue, whose mind was racing with distractions, Lu Changyuan found it quite amusing and chuckled, "I was just kidding. I don't know either."

Xia Lianxue glared at Lu Changyuan, gritting her teeth: "Young Master, please don't tease me."

Actually, Lu Changyuan wasn't teasing Xia Lianxue at all.

He amused everyone in the noodle shop.

Lu Changyuan stretched and said, "How could I possibly know the martial arts techniques from the story?"

This was also meant to tease Xia Lianxue.

He really knows how to do it.

He really knew that boy.

"Boss, check out."

Lu Changyuan's words interrupted the old woman, who seemed to be reminiscing about something. After a long while, the old woman said in a dry voice, "No need to give, new customer."

"The capital is so nice, to have such a warm-hearted person like you."

The old woman nodded and came over to clear the dishes: "If you have nothing else to do, young master, you can go to the shore of Liuqing Lake tonight. It will be very lively there."

Liuqing Lake is the largest lake in Shangyujing. It is currently midsummer, and the lakeside is a great place to escape the heat in the evening.

Lu Changyuan asked, "How lively is it?"

"The courtesan will be boating on the lake tonight." After a pause, the old woman added, "Many talented young men will probably go there, and there will also be a lantern festival that lasts for five days."

“That’s certainly lively,” Lu Changyuan turned to Xia Lianxue and said, “Fairy, would you like to go and take a look?”

The so-called young talents are certainly not descendants of officials of the dynasty, or top scholars in literature.

Instead, they are genuine young talents in the world of cultivation.

Xia Lianxue followed Lu Changyuan out of the noodle shop and said softly, "I'll be seeing those noodle shop customers again soon."

Among the group eating noodles, there were eight people at the third level and three at the fourth level. The small noodle shop was quite a gathering of heroes.

"Don't you want to see them?"

"Ah."

"That's perfect. When you're at your lowest point, look at where you should have been before. It can help temper your current Dao heart."

"Is this true?"

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Xia Lianxue smoothed her hair, her delicate body straightening unconsciously. Her smooth black hair swayed gently in the wind against her upright back. She said softly, "I feel like you're always lying to me."

Lu Changyuan pretended not to hear: "By the way, did you see that jar of wine just now? I was planning to pack it up and take it home to drink."

"The woman in black robes stole it when she left."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"Young master didn't ask me either."

(End of this chapter)