I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

But Qin Rufeng, a newcomer to this world, knew nothing and didn't even have a price in mind when it came to bargaining. So it was better to avoid trouble.

Anyway, there are plenty of spirit stones in this storage bag. The Jade Maiden Sect is a major sect, so what's wrong with them being generous?

But we can't let her take advantage of us for nothing; we have to help her out in some way...

Qin Rufeng pondered for a moment, then instead of immediately taking out spirit stones, he took out the bamboo slip he had obtained earlier and asked, "Boss lady, how many spirit stones do you think this is worth?"

The proprietress glanced at it, then said with a wry smile, "Oh dear, this..."

"This spell, as recorded on the scroll, can only be cast once. A true seeker might be willing to pay a fortune. But we're not in this business; we can't find a buyer. It's really inconvenient for us to accept it."

Qin Rufeng nodded. "I see. Then it won't be difficult." Of course, he didn't want to use these two bamboo slips to exchange for spirit stones; he just wanted to find out what they were.

Now I understand, this is called a "command scroll". It's somewhat similar to a one-time casting scroll in a game; once used, it's gone.

The proprietress's statement that "those who truly need it will spend a fortune" was already quite euphemistic. In reality, there are no "those who truly need it," as the one-time item is practically worthless. Anyone genuinely interested wouldn't come to her to buy it.

Based on this, the "spiritual feather transformation" probably means growing wings for a certain period of time, which grants the ability to fly.

"The Art of Doubling the Image"—it's unlikely that this cheap item would grant the powerful magic of "The Law of Heaven and Earth." "Gazing into a corner" might mean enlarging a localized area.

It's probably similar to the "Heavenly Crippled Kick" in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" or the special skill of the Pig family in the anime "Naruto".

In any case, Qin Rufeng did learn something about this world. So, the thirty low-grade spirit stones weren't entirely a bad deal.

After paying the bill, Ru Feng was about to leave when the proprietress stopped him and said, "Sir, this way please."

Qin Rufeng: "Huh?"

The proprietress smiled and said, "This is Muyun Pool. Of course, you should take a bath before changing into your new clothes. Please rest assured, sir, you can enjoy it for free by spending 5 low-grade spirit stones."

"Sir, please..."

Qin Rufeng thought to himself, "If there's a changing room, I can just change my clothes and go out."

However, seeing everyone else heading towards Muyun Pond, he figured it was a necessary step. Bathing and changing clothes were all part of the process. It was already a relief they weren't required to fast.

But 5 low-grade spirit stones are enough for VIP? Then wouldn't my 30 stones make me a platinum member?

The proprietress led Rufeng to the gate of a courtyard and then took her leave. It seemed that the bathhouse was inside, and she couldn't go in with her.

Ru Feng entered through the moon gate and bypassed the feng shui wall. Looking up, all he could see was a forest of purple bamboo and emerald trees shrouded in mist.

A winding stone path disappears into the forest. Elegant and unique blue stone lamps line both sides of the path. A bronze incense burner emits wisps of fragrant smoke, its aroma intoxicating.

Further in, along a winding path, there are sets of screens and curtains. This is an outdoor hot spring, and it looks quite nice.

Qin Rufeng entered a tent and saw a pond built of blue stones amidst fragrant grasses and orchids. White mist rose from the pond, the water was still as a mirror, and petals and leaves floated on the surface, filling the air with fragrance.

A woman with fair skin was sitting by the pool...

……

……

Huh? Wait a minute! There's another woman here?!

Qin Rufeng and the woman stared at each other, both stunned. The woman quickly embraced Yue and plunged into the water. Because the pool was shallow, Yue's two full moon-shaped eyes seemed about to float to the surface, and she had to hold them down with both hands, making her look quite disheveled.

Holy crap! What's going on?

Before Qin Rufeng could speak, the woman in the pool said first, "Please don't be offended, sister, I forgot."

"I... this is my first time here... Although the immortal master instructed me, I still forgot to choose a nameplate. Please forgive me, sir."

"Sister" Qin Rufeng understood... This was a huge misunderstanding.

This should be the women's section. The proprietress brought him here, so it seems she made the same mistake as Liu Bailian, mistaking him for a woman.

Fortunately, he remained calm and said with a relaxed expression, "It's alright, it's my first time here too. My apologies." He then immediately left the tent.

Ru Feng's voice wasn't high-pitched, nor was it rough; it sounded like a tomboy's. Otherwise, the proprietress wouldn't have missed it. The woman he had seen naked naturally didn't suspect anything and even politely asked him to help her choose a card when she left.

Qin Rufeng stepped out of the tent and saw that there was indeed a sign outside, one side saying "occupied" and the other side saying "no one".

Actually, the sign was flipped to indicate "someone is here." It's just that Qin Rufeng didn't see it, and the other person didn't remember. Luckily, a "young lady" came in, otherwise it would have been quite a scene.

What the hell is going on?

Just then, it seemed like someone else had come in. Having no other choice, Ru Feng found an empty tent, flipped the sign, and went inside.

Then he opened the dress that the landlady had carefully chosen for him... Sure enough, it was a purple women's dress.

The satin fabric is smooth and soft. Gold and silver threads add a touch of brilliance. Besides the strapless, off-the-shoulder design, it's also draped with a sheer, gossamer-thin veil.

However, there is no better way to leave this open-air hot spring courtyard safely and calmly than to wear women's clothing.

"What the hell is this thing? This is so hard..."

"Wear them! You can wear any of them!"

Since he was already there, Qin Rufeng took a good bath.

Then she dressed herself neatly, and her shoes fit perfectly. The only problem was that she had a whole bunch of messy hair accessories that she didn't know how to wear. Luckily, she had a headband, so she just haphazardly tied her long hair into a high ponytail.

As she left Mu Yunchi's courtyard, both men and women glanced at Ru Feng. She could only quickly cross the courtyard corridor and reach the main hall to find the proprietress.

Upon seeing her, the proprietress paused for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my! What a beauty! A true fairy from a great sect!"

"Fairy my ass~~~~" Qin Rufeng thought. "Even if you had called me a fairy earlier, I wouldn't be running around in women's clothes."

However, she couldn't make a scene, so she called the proprietress inside and explained the situation. The proprietress frowned and looked her over carefully, then chuckled, "You're quite the joker, fairy."

"Who's joking with you!" Qin Rufeng said, getting a little impatient.

The proprietress said, "Then why don't you take a look at yourself first?" As she spoke, she pulled Qin Rufeng to the mirror.

Ru Feng was somewhat surprised to see the stunningly beautiful woman in the mirror.

Although it wasn't my first time dressing in women's clothing, perhaps it's because real traditional Chinese clothing is just more authentic than cosplay... The effect felt so much better, and my overall aura underwent a qualitative change.

Ru Feng's skin was as white as snow and as smooth as jade, even surpassing that of Fairy Liu.

Her appearance was stunning; her eyebrows were arched and her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom. Her cherry-red lips were full and luscious. Slightly parting them was a clever touch, making her red lips and pearly teeth even more alluring.

The useless knowledge that was once instilled in them by their senior classmates is probably incomprehensible to people in the cultivation world.

She's described as having exquisitely beautiful features even without makeup. Her hair is styled in a high ponytail, giving her a very capable look. While she may not possess the ethereal beauty of Liu Bailian, she is still undeniably stunning.

Especially those bright, clear eyes—who wouldn't be captivated by them?

Liu Bailian said it was because of "opportunity". Haha, I don't believe you for a second.

However, I never expected that the cold and aloof Xuanwu Saintess of the Jade Maiden Sect would have a hint of orange flavor, which is really troublesome.

As Ru Feng admired her reflection in the mirror, she thought smugly, "I've always disliked cross-dressing because I'm afraid of the hassle and the unnecessary attention it might attract that would disrupt my peaceful life. But if I really wanted to dress up... I wouldn't lose to anyone."

Ru Feng couldn't help but turn slightly to change the angle and admire himself.

Then, her eyes suddenly widened!

Huh?! What's going on? How...how come she has breasts?!

She looked down in surprise... what came into view was a turbulent sea and a deep, treacherous ravine.

Holy crap! No wonder you seemed to have undergone a huge change in your demeanor! So that's why...

Seeing Ru Feng's shocked expression, the proprietress chuckled. Before Ru Feng could ask any questions, she said, "Don't be in a hurry, this outfit is a magic weapon for transformation."

Qin Rufeng thought to himself, "No wonder there was no change when I took a bath. It turns out the change only happened after I put on my clothes."

The proprietress continued, "Although it is a magical artifact, not just anyone can use it; only a truly stunning beauty can use it."

"In the end, it's just icing on the cake. I'm afraid this magic weapon wouldn't have any effect on anyone else except you."

"That's just fate!"

Qin Rufeng looked at the proprietress with sudden realization and said, "You, you saw through it a long time ago, didn't you! You did it on purpose."

The proprietress smiled without saying a word...

Is this the kind of unscrupulous merchant you see in the world of cultivation?

But who came up with such a perverse magical artifact? And it doesn't seem to be an illusion; the weight on her chest is real. And the feeling down there seems different too…

Has she really become a woman?

The proprietress probably didn't say it was a permanent change, right? It's just a magic trick; it'll definitely stop working if you don't use it.

However, Qin Rufeng still felt uneasy and quickly said, "I appreciate your kindness, but please give me a change of clothes."

"No need to exchange it," the proprietress said. "I'll give you a set of men's clothing for free. It's not easy for this purple-cloud and green-cloud dress to find its rightful owner, so you should keep it."

Qin Rufeng: "What use would I have for keeping it?"

"Of course it's useful," the proprietress laughed. "Without this outfit, you probably wouldn't have been able to leave Muyun Pond, right?"

As they spoke, the men's clothing was brought out. Qin Rufeng glanced at it and asked, "How much are these clothes in spirit stones?"

The proprietress: "Five low-grade spirit stones."

Qin Rufeng said with a wry smile, "You certainly know how to do business, but why would I spend thirty spirit stones to buy a piece of women's clothing? Although the Jade Maiden Sect is a large sect, spirit stones don't just fall from the sky."

Qin Rufeng has already learned to use his sect to back him up.

But the proprietress seemed completely unfazed and said with a smile, "Don't worry, fairy, I won't take back anything I've sold."

"You call this giving up on me, not putting my mind at ease," Qin Rufeng said, utterly exasperated. "Please, don't be so self-righteous after making a mistake. Also, don't call me 'fairy.'"

The proprietress smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll give you another set of martial arts techniques as compensation."

Upon hearing about the martial arts technique, Qin Rufeng immediately became enthusiastic, but the scene of the old beggar selling "Buddha's Palm" in Stephen Chow's movie also immediately came to mind.

It's probably another trap...

Although he desperately needed cultivation techniques after transmigrating to the world of cultivation, what kind of cultivation techniques could a clothing store owner possibly have, even if she had some cultivation and background?

The proprietress seemed to see through Qin Rufeng's thoughts, and with a smile, she took out a scroll of silk manual and said, "The Jade Maiden Sect is a wonderful place. The beauties are as lovely as jade, and the spiritual energy is abundant. This cultivation technique is perfect for practicing in the Jade Maiden Sect."

"The most unique thing about this cultivation technique is that you don't need to reveal your identity at all; you can cultivate it even if you are a woman."

Unable to contain his curiosity, Qin Rufeng took the cultivation manual and examined it... "The Jade Cauldron Technique of Union and Happiness"

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Chapter 3 Making the best of a bad situation

Hehuan Sect...? Dual cultivation? Does "ding" mean furnace/cauldron? It refers to the practice of treating female cultivators as... heat...

Frog fun!

Moreover, this technique is called "Hehuan Jade Cauldron Technique," and adding the word "jade" before "cauldron" makes it sound much gentler. Is this what the proprietress meant when she said that even a woman's body can be used in the Jade Maiden Sect?

What does this mean? Does it mean we can practice yuri dual cultivation? A yuri furnace? That's impossible, too outrageous.

Anyway, this is what you call a cheat, right?

Finally, I have it. But... isn't this a bit of a disaster?

However, there's no choice now! The world of cultivation is a brutal place where the strong prey on the weak. Given my poor talent and spiritual roots, I should seize every opportunity.

Whether it's true or false, good or bad, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Anyway, it's not my money, so I'll take it!

Moreover, the proprietress just mentioned "no need to reveal your identity"... This means that in her understanding, the Jade Maiden Sect would never accept men.

Qin Rufeng thought to himself that the proprietress had been in the shop the whole time and was unaware of what was happening outside, so she definitely hadn't heard Liu Bailian's forced explanation that "the Jade Maiden Sect also accepts men."

This further confirms that the Jade Maiden Sect indeed does not accept men. Therefore, following Liu Bailian to the sect would inevitably mean... returning to his old profession.

In that case, this outfit costing thirty low-grade spirit stones is definitely worth it.

Seeing that no one was around, Qin Rufeng decisively said, "Deal."

The proprietress immediately burst into laughter, as if it were entirely within her expectations.

Ru Feng quickly stored the cultivation technique bamboo slips into his storage space. Just then, Liu Bailian, who had been waiting impatiently, came to urge him on.

Qin Rufeng suddenly felt guilty and quickly walked out of Jinxiu Pavilion while agreeing.

Upon seeing Liu Bailian, she respectfully clasped her hands in a cupped-hand salute. She had learned this gesture from observing others at Qipanshan.

However, Fairy Liu stood there motionless, without saying a word...

What's wrong? Are you unhappy again? Qin Rufeng wondered, could it be that she found out about his secret deal with the landlady?

There shouldn't be. If there were, I'd be dead by now. After all, taking such a forbidden technique to the Jade Maiden Sect would be far too presumptuous.

Ru Feng pondered carefully... Could it be that he had been impolite?