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

Now, only the "yin fish" entropy surrounds the outside, but there is no spiritual "yang fish" at the center. There is suction force, but nothing to attract.

Could this suction force be used to attract spiritual energy?

So she circulated her internal energy, causing the entropy energy within her dantian to circulate rapidly, forming a high-speed vortex. Then she circulated her energy according to the method recorded in the fragmentary text…

Qin Rufeng was unaware that, to others, a visible black aura was rapidly swirling around her. Only Ye Qingyun remained, watching curiously; the other survivors had already retreated.

Soon, Qin Rufeng's outstretched fingers generated black energy that resembled electric arcs and connected to Li Qingshi's body.

Then a miracle happened...

The spiritual energy within Li Qingshi's body was indeed drawn out and absorbed into Qin Rufeng's body along with the flickering black energy, which resembled electric arcs.

As the suction force intensified, Li Qingshi's body was even lifted up and flew towards Qin Rufeng. She was practically thrown into his arms, landing perfectly in his outstretched hand. Qin Rufeng caught her with a one-handed dribble.

To make his technique appear more serious, Qin Rufeng quickly abandoned dribbling and used the Golden Snake Entanglement technique to lock Li Qingshi in place, rendering her unable to move.

Then she spread her five fingers, gripping Li Qingshi's crown like the Nine Yin White Bone Claw.

Li Qingshi couldn't withstand it at all, but Qin Rufeng's golden snake coiled around her throat, preventing her from making any strange sounds.

In just a moment, Li Qingshi convulsed, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted. Qin Rufeng quickly broke free, using the [Cat Turn] to somersault in the air and land gracefully.

At this moment, Qin Rufeng exuded both heroic spirit and a sinister aura. Her eyes were half-closed, her brows slightly furrowed, and she deliberately avoided looking at Li Qingshi. Simultaneously, her right hand was held horizontally in front of her chest, her palm facing upwards, forming a delicate hand seal. Her left hand gently tugged at her right sleeve, making a gesture resembling concealment.

Li Qingshi, who had been standing unconscious, swayed and collapsed like a puppet. Qin Rufeng immediately used his Flowing Light Instant Water technique to appear beside Li Qingshi and gently embraced her.

Then she pressed on Qing Shi's Baihui acupoint and sent some of the spiritual energy back. A moment later, Li Qing Shi actually woke up again.

Li Qingshi was dumbfounded, and Qin Rufeng was also a little confused, but he was more excited than anything else.

Forced into a corner, he actually managed to use the Spirit Absorption Technique to replenish his own spirit, relying on the incomplete Hehuan Jade Cauldron Manual and his own understanding.

Moreover, it's very likely that replenishing spirit through spiritual energy doesn't work that way. After all, the Jade Cauldron Technique of Harmony doesn't involve the use of entropy.

Could it be that I comprehended a unique skill in a moment of desperation?

Seeing Li Qingshi struggling to come back to life and Qin Rufeng absorbing people's spiritual energy without blinking... everyone, including Ye Qingyun, the Crimson Moon Saintess, the survivors of the Crimson Moon Prison, and the sect masters on the high platform, was stunned.

Those survivors had long since kept their distance from Qin Rufeng...

"So this is the Hehuan Sect? It truly deserves to be destroyed."

"Yes. I thought it was just a sect that indulged in debauchery. I thought it was something the righteous sects had to destroy. But now it seems they were right to destroy it."

"I thought it was just dual cultivation to help with cultivation... how come there are such evil techniques that drain people's spiritual energy?"

"Nonsense, who doesn't know how to cultivate dual cultivation?"

"Why would a cultivator, who has no worldly desires, form a Daoist partnership? Isn't it all for the sake of cultivation? This is a perfectly legitimate thing to do."

"If it were something that anyone could do honestly and legitimately, would there be any need for the Joyful Union Sect?"

Qin Rufeng's primordial yin energy was now abundant and his spiritual energy had been restored. He looked refreshed and energetic. His complexion was fair with a slight rosy glow, like a delicate flower.

To say that it's a bit erotic is an understatement; it only accounts for three-tenths of its charm. There's also a touch of devilish allure and a hint of righteous, heroic spirit.

Chapter 120 Temporary Shelter to Avoid the Tiger's Den

Qin Rufeng imitated his master Liu Bailian, removing his arrogant and aloof demeanor and replacing it with a humble and dignified attitude, saying, "People have many misunderstandings about the Hehuan Sect. They always think it is licentious and absurd."

"This view is truly prejudiced. Everyone says that the Great Way leads to Heaven, but there is more than one path to Heaven. As long as one's heart is set on the Way, what difference does it make?"

None of the survivors answered, while Ye Qingyun laughed heartily, "Hahaha! I was right after all! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Hahahaha! This trip was worthwhile, truly worthwhile!"

In this way, Qin Rufeng's identity was defined as the heir to the intangible cultural heritage of the Hehuan Sect, which had been wiped out.

With her as the "main course," Ye Qingyun didn't want to look at anyone else. He only did a cursory screening to appease the Crimson Moon Sect. They were all independent cultivators; there were no other sect members.

With that, the selection process was complete. So, what should be done with the next group? Qin Rufeng held Li Qingshi tightly, his heart filled with gloom.

The selection just now was entirely based on personal preference. It was the Crimson Moon Demonic Sect that, out of hatred for the Southern Ring Sects, insisted on selecting those from the righteous sects. And Ye Qingyun was also doing it entirely out of personal interest.

Next, we'll probably see the rules and realities of this place...

Ye Qingyun returned to the high platform, still feeling unsatisfied. The Crimson Moon Saintess interrupted the murmurs of the survivors with a twisted laugh.

Although she was blindfolded, it seemed as if she was scanning everyone with her deep gaze hidden beneath the blindfold. "Very good, the rest of you can stay here."

"This place is Cangyun Mountain in the western ring. There is a rule within the Cangyun Mountain area, please remember it."

The Crimson Moon Saintess paused deliberately, seemingly observing everyone's reactions. Then she said, word by word, "This rule is... all those below the Golden Core stage are slaves."

Upon hearing this, the survivors fell silent. Some looked grief-stricken, while others wore expressions of despair.

No one asked why; those who survived in the Crimson Moon Prison no longer asked such naive and useless questions.

Everyone was weighing their options between life and death. The surroundings were so quiet you could hear a pin drop…

A moment later, a red light suddenly gathered in someone's palm, seemingly preparing for a desperate gamble. However, before the spell could be cast, the person was sent flying.

The horse-faced man suddenly appeared out of nowhere, moving with astonishing speed. He slammed into the cultivator's back, sending him flying.

The tall woman suddenly appeared and attacked. She first used a talisman to seal the cultivator's spell, then punched him in the abdomen with her steel fist, literally blowing him apart.

The scene was a bloody mess, so horrific that words cannot describe it.

Apart from Qin Rufeng, who used his freezing air to prevent the blood from getting on him, the other survivors were all covered in the cultivator's blood. There were even bits of flesh... it was absolutely horrifying.

Qin Rufeng observed that this woman's punches were incredibly powerful, far surpassing those of Teng Zijian in the Mangshan Secret Realm. Moreover, her ability to seal other people's spells made her particularly troublesome. However, there was definitely something bulging under her skirt—was she male or female?

Regardless, this punch completely shattered the resolve of the others to rather die than surrender. Because it truly would shatter.

After accepting their fate, the next step was to choose the right people.

Perhaps because of Feng Hua's guest appearance and contribution, Qingyue Fangzhu was given the first choice. She chose Qin Rufeng without hesitation.

However, others seemed to disagree. A burly, long-bearded old man slowly said, "Isn't Yuan Fangzhu's choice inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with it?" Master Qingyue smiled at the old man. "Why do you say that, Sect Leader Kong? I have no doubt that I have not broken any rules."

"The sect leader has misunderstood," the sect leader said calmly. "It wasn't the sect leader who broke the rules, but her..." He said, glancing at Qin Rufeng. The other elders and sect leaders nodded in agreement.

Sect Leader Kong continued, "Even if all the other servants were combined, they wouldn't be worth one-tenth or one-twelfth of her. In this situation, an auction should be held; there are precedents for this."

Upon hearing this, Qingyue Fangzhu's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Feng Hua, standing to the side, also frowned, her face showing anxiety.

At this moment, Master Kong said with a smile, "Don't misunderstand, Master. It's not that we want to take what others love. It's just that since you're so lucky, you should all get a little bit of it too."

"As the saying goes, misfortune may be a blessing in disguise, and a blessing may be a misfortune in disguise... Such fortune allows everyone to be tainted by some karma, so that if misfortune strikes one day, they can help share the burden."

The Master of Qingyue Pavilion was killed by a single blow... not just one blow, but one blow from each person.

But she still smiled and symbolically bid 300 high-grade spirit stones. The auction was hosted by the woman from the Crimson Moon Demonic Sect.

Of course, no one bid against her. After the auction, the spirit stones were distributed to the other sect leaders and elders present, thus securing Qin Rufeng's services without any controversy.

The other survivors, of course, didn't receive this treatment; they were chosen for free. Only a few were selected by the sect members present; the rest were all handed over to a place called "Zhuxifang" for distribution. They were likely sent to the slave market for auction.

Feng Hua approached Qin Rufeng and whispered, "It was a close call, but we escaped unharmed."

Qin Rufeng frowned, too lazy to bother with this jerk. What did he mean by "a close call"? He still lost his freedom, didn't he? Was this some kind of good thing?

But there was nothing that could be done now. Moreover, Qin Rufeng was in a position to ask for someone's help. She looked at Feng Hua and then at Li Qingshi.

Feng Hua immediately understood. She walked up to the owner of Qingyue Workshop and whispered a few words in her ear. The owner then kept Li Qingshi with her as well.

Next, Qin Rufeng and his companion boarded the flying boat of Qingyuefang. This flying boat was painted red and decorated with colorful patterns, resembling a brothel on the Qinhuai River from a novel.

Inside the ship's cabin, Qin Rufeng finally had his first face-to-face conversation with Qingyue Fangzhu.

The owner of Qingyue Pavilion was named Yuan Mengli. She looked like an ordinary person in her early thirties, but her skin was fair and delicate like that of a young girl. She had phoenix eyes, slender eyebrows, and her eye makeup was rosy, with a floral decoration on her forehead. Her powder and rouge were applied flawlessly. Her long, black hair was piled on top of her head and adorned with three large flower hairpins.

She wore a long robe with a red background and purple and gold flowers, and her figure was stunning... The collar was wide open, and her snow-white breasts were almost spilling out.

The shopkeeper looked Qin Rufeng up and down, nodding repeatedly, and then slowly said, "300 high-grade spirit stones is no small amount. Ruyan, you have to help me earn these spirit stones back."

Qin Rufeng frowned and remained silent.

The owner of Qingyue Workshop smiled and said, "Do you know what Qingyue Workshop is?"

Qin Rufeng shook his head. "I don't know."

The shop owner asked softly, "Do you know about the Immortal Sect Shop?"

Immortal Cult? Qin Rufeng's brows furrowed upon hearing the name. Yun Yishui had told her that the Immortal Cult was the brothel of the cultivation world.

However, the names of the Immortal Cultivation Halls have a specific meaning. Halls with the character "青" (qing, meaning green) are only open to female cultivators, while those with the character "红" (hong, meaning red) are for male cultivators.

Qin Rufeng only dared to temporarily seek refuge in the tiger's den because the brothel was called "Qingyue Brothel." But even if it was only open to female cultivators, she would not accept it.

Whether it's Yan Qingping or Li Qingshi, they're doing this voluntarily, not under duress. Qin Rufeng can only rely on Feng Hua to help her with this.

Chapter 121 Qingyuefang

Qin Rufeng nodded and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I do know."

"Hehe, I think you already know that," Yuan Fangzhu said with a smile. "After all, Qingfang is a perfect fit for your Yin-nourishing cultivation."

Qin Rufeng was conflicted. The shopkeeper was right; if she let go, his cultivation would explode here.

But what would I become then? A succubus?

That's inappropriate... even if it's a woman.

However, if the shop owner forces them, they will probably have no choice but to temporarily compromise and be forced to operate.

Anyway, with his wicked skills, he could easily manipulate any woman, guaranteeing she'd kneel down and lick his feet. Turning the tables and becoming the active one meant it wasn't forced into service anymore.

Master Yuan sized up Qin Rufeng, smiled meaningfully, and said, "I know you are an excellent musician. In that case, how about becoming my musician?"

Just a musician? This arrangement surprised Qin Rufeng greatly.

Upon seeing this, the shop owner immediately smiled and said, "What? Can't satisfy you?"

Qin Rufeng immediately lowered his head in shame, "I didn't, I didn't. The musician is just what I wanted."

This arrangement was completely unexpected. But it was the best-case scenario Qin Rufeng could imagine. The musician would only perform and not solicit customers; that was for the best.

It seems that until I can find a way to escape Xihuan, I can only temporarily take refuge in Qingyuefang.

Yuan Fangzhu then said, "Your servants will remain your servants. Fenghua will teach you the rules here. I won't rush you after we return to Qingyue Fang; let's rest for a few days first."

After giving these instructions, the shopkeeper's face suddenly darkened. She whispered to Qin Rufeng, "I think you're a sensible person. So don't think about running away. Otherwise... the consequences will be dire."

"I have treated you with great courtesy, and I will not treat you badly in the future. I will cherish you like a treasure, so don't disappoint me."

Before long, the flying boat arrived at Cangyun City. Qin Rufeng stepped out of the ship's deck, and what she saw before her eyes was an eye-opener…

The entire city sits atop a mountain range. The mountains are verdant, majestic, and beautiful, while the streams flow endlessly, their waters as blue as the sky.

Nestled among towering peaks lies Tianchi Lake, its vast expanse of shimmering blue waters shrouded in mist.

Amidst towering peaks and deep valleys, atop emerald waters and misty mountains, a hundred-foot-tall building stands majestically. With its flying eaves, intricately carved beams and painted rafters, pavilions, towers, and verandas.

Boats glide gracefully on the lake, resembling koi carp swimming in a pond when viewed from above. Even more breathtaking are the numerous brightly decorated boats that drift slowly amidst the mountain mists and clouds.

Qin Rufeng witnessed a pleasure boat sailing through the clouds. On the stage at the bow of the boat, a woman dressed in extremely revealing clothing danced gracefully to the music.

She wore only a few sheer veils, yet was adorned with glittering gold and silver. When she danced, she swayed her shoulders, chest, and hips, exuding unparalleled allure.

Finally, Qin Rufeng's flying boat stopped at a tall building and pier. This building was painted vermilion but was called "Qingyuefang".

For the next period of time, Qin Rufeng will be staying here temporarily.

The entrance to Qingyuefang was bustling with activity. Boats came and went, and carriages and horses moved about. The already tall and majestic pavilion was further enhanced by twelve boardwalks extending from the east, west, south, and north, making it look very impressive.

Various kinds of flying boats are moored at the pier. The tall, multi-story ships stand like pagodas, with red flags fluttering and colorful sails billowing, looking quite magical.

Although Qin Rufeng was a musician, he was assigned a room of the highest rank, that of a courtesan.

She didn't want to attract attention and wanted to refuse the arrangement. But Yuan Mengli insisted that she had to be worthy of the 300 high-grade spirit stones that Hua spent on her.

As a result, the news that the owner of Qingyue Workshop had spent a large sum of money to buy a musician and support him spread like wildfire. Not only did everyone in Qingyue Workshop know about it, but it had also spread throughout the streets and alleys of Cangyun City.

Qin Rufeng thought that the owner of Qingyue Pavilion seemed to have a gentle nature. But what kind of great philanthropist could someone do this kind of business in the cultivation world?

She started off by praising me highly, which was essentially putting me on the spot. I feel like I'm bound to encounter a lot of trouble later.

As expected, things unfolded as predicted...

That day, Qin Rufeng and Li Qingshi retrieved some daily necessities. On their way back to their room, they encountered several women while crossing the covered bridge.

One of them was dressed in gorgeous clothes, with an exceptionally beautiful face and figure, truly the most beautiful woman in the world. She was surrounded by a group of fairy maidens.

They were passing each other peacefully when one of the women, dressed in pink, suddenly said to Qin Rufeng and his companion, "Stop! Don't you know the rules?"

Li Qingshi quickly replied, "My fairy has only been here for a few days."