I am the snake demon!

Not to mention Ling Ruofeng drinking sadly on the second floor.

Meanwhile, Liu Yi was enjoying himself immensely, with beauties on his left and right, drinking wine and speaking softly to him, his heart filled with joy.

When Shishi asked for a poem, Liu Yi looked at her beautiful face, then at the other courtesans, and smiled slightly, saying, "Shishi is beautiful and charming, Xiangxiang has a lot of feelings for me. An'an is even more beautiful. The four of them are one. Fortunately, the emperor has not yet made a decision, and the new poem has been revised many times. It has been torn up and rearranged several times. The word 'adultery' is in my heart."

"Yanagiro!"

Upon hearing Liu Yi's poem, the three courtesans blushed, spat lightly, and their fair skin was filled with shyness.

Liu Yi was a reckless person. He didn't even go up to the second floor. He stayed in the lobby on the first floor. There were many people in this brothel who were skilled in martial arts and had excellent hearing. They all heard what he said clearly.

Instantly, everyone's eyes widened, envying this guy's literary talent, but even more envious of his shamelessness.

"You bastard!"

Ling Ruofeng heard it clearly and looked at Liu Yi below with a mixture of envy and jealousy.

What does it mean to have four people fight one?

Is the word "cheating" really about you?

What's wrong?

What do you want to do?

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and look at Liu Yi, asking, "Are you sure this is Qinglian Jushi, or Liu Sanbian reincarnated?"

Oh, wait, his surname is also Liu.

"The blue lotus is one that emerges from the mud unsullied and remains pure even after being washed by clear ripples. Why is this guy called the Blue Lotus Hermit?" Bai Xuan couldn't help but ask. What does this guy have to do with the blue lotus?

"His hometown is called Qinglian Town, and his sword is called Bu Ran. The sword is unique and carved with lotus flowers. He practices the Qinglian Sword Song, hence the name Qinglian Hermit," Ling Ruofeng explained with a dark face.

"I feel like punching him just hearing that," Bai Xuan said, shaking his head.

"Let's drink." Ling Ruofeng turned her head away, not wanting to look at them and cause herself any trouble.

"However, Brother Ling, don't be sad. Look, there's another man who came with Liu Yi. He's imposing and his cultivation level must be quite high. If it weren't for Liu Yi, he would probably be the focus of attention. But with Liu Yi by his side, he's immediately overshadowed. I imagine that soon, Brother Ling will have another confidant," Bai Xuan said.

Birds of a feather flock together.

They were all Liu Yi's friends, which means they were roughly the same type of people, and then they were all ruthlessly crushed by Liu Yi, so they must have a lot in common.

"Um?"

Upon hearing Bai Xuan's words, Ling Ruofeng's spirits lifted. That made sense; one's own sorrow was sorrow, but the sorrow of others was joy.

Thinking of this, Ling Ruofeng looked at the person beside Liu Yi and became more and more satisfied. Yes, a kindred spirit.

"Um?"

Ling Ruofeng's scrutiny was utterly undisguised, while Liu Yi's companion, unlike Liu Yi who was gentle and refined and had little awareness of the outside world, immediately sensed something, looked up, saw Ling Ruofeng on the second floor, their eyes met, and they vaguely sensed the presence of a kindred spirit.

"What's wrong with Yuan Hao?"

Liu Yi was about to drink with his companions when he noticed Ling Ruofeng staring blankly. Surprised, he looked up at the second floor and saw Ling Ruofeng. Overjoyed, he exclaimed, "Brother Ling, it's been so long! You're here too! Why didn't you come to see me?"

Upon hearing Liu Yi's words, Ling Ruofeng raised an eyebrow and looked at Bai Xuan, saying, "Your Highness, shall we invite them up?"

"He and his companions can come up, but the courtesan is out of the question," Bai Xuan said.

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Ling Ruofeng's eyes lit up. He leaped up, agile and nimble, as if unrestrained by gravity, landing like a swan with elegant posture.

"It's been a while, Brother Ling's lightness skill has improved even more," Liu Yi praised.

"Today I am not the host, but a guest. The host is on the second floor. The host is of noble status and prefers peace and quiet. You and your companions may go, but the three young ladies are not allowed to enter," Ling Ruofeng said.

"The host family that makes Brother Ling feel honored?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yi showed a hint of surprise on his face.

"My lord, you've come all this way, how can you bear to leave me behind?"

Upon hearing that Liu Yi was leaving without them, Zhao Xiangxiang and the others were immediately shocked.

"Don't rush. I've come to listen to the music today. Starting tomorrow, I'll take turns visiting the three ladies, and each of them will receive a poem." Liu Yi immediately coaxed them gently, and the three courtesans smiled again and left happily.

Bai Xuan, watching from the second floor, shook his head in disbelief. Today he had truly witnessed what a romantic and talented man was like.

A short while later, Ling Ruofeng arrived with Liu Yi and his companions.

"This is Liu Yi, the number one on the Hidden Dragon List, the Azure Lotus Swordsman. Next to him is his friend, Guo Yuanhao, a master of both calligraphy and swordsmanship."

After coming up, Ling Ruofeng took the initiative to introduce himself.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yi became even more curious.

It is a social custom to let the venerable ones know first. Introducing them to Bai Xuan first shows that their status is far less noble than Bai Xuan's.

But which young man in Wuwei is worthy of Ling Ruofeng's devotion?

Even the young master of the Duan family doesn't have that kind of influence.

To put it bluntly, Liu Yi would dare to stand on equal footing with even the head of the Duan family in Wuwei.

"Guo Yuanhao, a master of both calligraphy and swordsmanship?" Bai Xuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, not expecting such a pleasant surprise. He looked the young man beside Liu Yi up and down.

He looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, dressed in a deep blue outfit. He was quite handsome, with raised eyebrows that hinted at a sharp edge. He certainly didn't look like a scholar, but rather like a swordsman from the martial arts world.

"Brother, you've heard of me?" Guo Yuanhao asked in surprise.

"Of course, because I am Xu Shi'an, the Prince of Zhenbei, who wanted to recruit you, but you refused, saying you wanted to test me further," Bai Xuan said with a smile.

"The Prince of Zhenbei?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Yuanhao's expression changed drastically. He looked at Bai Xuan in shock. He knew that the Prince of Zhenbei was coming to Wuwei, but he never expected to meet the Prince of Zhenbei at the Peony Pavilion.

What kind of nonsense is this?

Although he was a wandering knight-errant, he was still a scholar at heart, having become a disciple of Huangfu Xiongwen, and his lifelong ambition was to cultivate himself, manage his family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world.

To meet a wise ruler and showcase his talents—that was his true pursuit.

In his plan, he would observe Bai Xuan's character through various means.

Then he volunteered himself.

So what does this sudden encounter in a brothel mean?

The atmosphere of a wise ruler and virtuous ministers is gone.

If this story were passed down to future generations, wouldn't we be laughed at to death?

"The Prince of Zhenbei".

Liu Yi also looked at Bai Xuan in surprise, never expecting to encounter the King of the Northern Territory in this place.

No wonder Ling Ruofeng respects him so much.

That's not surprising.

"Alright, let's just talk about romance and nature today, lest we spoil the mood. Xu Shi'an isn't here today, so just call me Brother Bai," Bai Xuan said with a light laugh.

"Good, it's much more relaxed without the Prince here," Liu Yi said with a smile, trying to ease the tension.

Although he didn't know the cause and effect, he guessed the general idea from the conversation.

Guo Yuanhao breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Bai Xuan, saying, "I have met Brother Bai today. I will pay my respects to the Prince another day."

"Alright, the Prince of Zhenbei lives in the Plum Garden in the east of the city. If you want to find the Prince, just go to the east of the city to find him," Bai Xuan said with a smile.

Because Bai Xuan and Guo Yuanhao had a new relationship, all four of them could connect with each other, and Liu Yi and Guo Yuanhao got along much better after they arrived.

Liu Yi asked curiously, "Brother Bai, did you come for Miss Xuejiao as well?"

"I suppose so. I heard that this girl plays music very well. I've been having trouble sleeping lately, so I was thinking of listening to some music to help me fall asleep," Bai Xuan said.

"Listening to music to help you sleep?" Upon hearing this, Liu Yi couldn't help but chuckle. "Brother Bai is truly unconventional."

"By the way, what brings you two to Wuwei? Are you both here to attend the Hidden Sword Manor Sword Appreciation Tournament?" Bai Xuan asked.

"Indeed, the Sword Appreciation Conference held by Hidden Sword Manor is a grand event for swordsmen throughout the world. Yuan Hao and I are both swordsmen, so we naturally came. Firstly, to ask for a good sword for Yuan Hao, and secondly, to make friends through swordsmanship. I heard that the Taibai Sword Immortal has left the Taibai Sword Sect and may also come to Hidden Sword Manor," Liu Yi said.

"You want to challenge the Taibai Sword Immortal? Are you courting death?" Ling Ruofeng exclaimed in surprise.

Liu Yi ranked first on the Hidden Dragon List, but the dragon is still hidden in the abyss, not yet soaring into the sky.

Taibai Sword Immortal ranks among the top three on the martial arts list and is among the top six in the world. For Liu Yi to challenge him would be like throwing an egg against a rock.

"The way of the sword is inherently about facing death and living. If one doesn't challenge the strong, should one wield the sword against the weak?" Upon hearing this, Liu Yi raised his sword-like eyebrows, a faint sword aura emanating from him, and declared loudly, "Furthermore, is the ranking on the martial arts list always accurate? One demon, two immortals, three mountains of swordsmanship—others may fear, but I, Liu Yi, am not. The Taibai Sword Immortal is merely the starting point. One day, I, Liu Yi, will sweep across the Northern Wilderness with my sword, reclaiming the swordsmanship fortune that Dugu Sheng has monopolized for thirty years. Of the world's swordsmanship, I will claim eight-tenths!"

"Good, only now do these words have a third of the spirit that the Azure Lotus Swordsman should have, and they do not tarnish the name Azure Lotus." Bai Xuan said with a smile.