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

"Just arrived?" the woman in pink said. "You're Liu Ruyan, the one worth 300 high-grade spirit stones?"

This woman directly linked Qin Rufeng to the value of spirit stones, which greatly displeased Rufeng. So he ignored her.

Seeing that Ru Feng remained silent, the woman in pink immediately became anxious. "What an arrogant attitude! How dare you look down on everyone?"

She said with a look of disdain, "Hmph, who do you think you are, worthy of the title of fairy? And you even deserve to be called a servant? You think you're so great just because you're worth a few spirit stones?"

"Do you know that there is only one person in Qingyue Pavilion who dares to call herself a fairy? That is our Fairy Shangguan."

Shangguan… Qin Rufeng seemed to have seen this person on the Qingyuefang signboard. I think her name was Shangguan Qingxue, the top courtesan of Qingyuefang.

“Alright, Zhen’er. Don’t make things difficult for her.” The top courtesan, Shangguan Qingxue, spoke up. “She’s only been here a few days and doesn’t know anyone. Besides, there’s no such custom.”

Shangguan Qingxue walked up to Qin Rufeng and personally apologized: "My sister was rude and offended the fairy. Please forgive her."

Qin Rufeng quickly returned the greeting: "I dare not accept such a compliment. I am new here and truly do not know the proper etiquette."

Just as Shangguan Qingxue was about to say something, Feng Hua suddenly appeared. Thinking Qin Rufeng had been bullied, she became aggressive.

Seeing that it was Shangguan Qingxue, she breathed a sigh of relief. However, she still pulled Qin Rufeng away without saying a word.

Qin Rufeng thought to himself, "Shangguan Qingxue seems reasonable on the surface, but I wonder if she's harboring malicious intentions deep down. Anyway, the women from the fairy workshop around her look like snobbish opportunists."

One cannot rely on Feng Hua for everything. One's own strength is the only true measure. Therefore, Qin Rufeng took advantage of these few days of "holiday" to cultivate diligently, not daring to slack off for even a single day.

During the day, Feng Hua was almost inseparable from Qin Rufeng. Besides worrying that she would be bullied, he also discussed a lot of music and rhythm with her. Qin Rufeng also learned a lot about the Cangyun Mountain area.

Over the course of a few days, Qin Rufeng and Feng Hua became increasingly familiar with each other, and Qin Rufeng discovered that this seemingly harmless person wasn't so bad after all. She benefited greatly from being with her, though it did take up some of her cultivation time.

There's no way around it; the time lost during the day can only be made up for at night...

Now that Qing Shi and I have been through life and death together, we're practically sisters... so I guess I'll just have to make her suffer every night.

But Li Qingshi... was still too weak. After a few days, her steps became visibly unsteady and she became listless.

Chapter 122 isn't out of the question either.

That evening, Qin Rufeng waited in the bath for Qing Shi to serve him. He waited and waited, but she didn't come.

Just as he was getting a little anxious, a colorful phoenix flew over. Feng Hua was now the size of a falcon, and she landed directly on Qin Rufeng's shoulder, saying, "I've let your little servant rest."

Qin Rufeng frowned slightly and said, "She listens to you?"

“She wouldn’t listen, so I put her to sleep,” Feng Hua said smugly. “Don’t worry, I didn’t hurt her.”

"Alright then." Qin Rufeng sighed. "I've really felt bad for her these past few days. Let her get some rest."

Feng Hua said, "I don't quite understand why you are cultivating so desperately?"

Qin Rufeng said, "The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. I've been praised so highly since I first arrived; there must be many people who don't like me, right? How can I feel at ease without some real strength?"

Qin Rufeng didn't say that she was cultivating desperately because she wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.

"What are you afraid of? Aren't I here?" As he spoke, Feng Hua transformed into human form, entered the bath, and sat down beside Qin Rufeng. "With me protecting you, who would dare to bully you?"

Qin Rufeng remained silent...

Feng Hua continued, "Anyway, that little servant girl can't accompany you to practice martial arts anymore these days, unless you want her dead. Don't you see what she's become?"

Qin Rufeng nodded helplessly, "You're right. If this continues, it will kill Qingshi. I can't drag her down with me anymore."

Feng Hua said, "If you absolutely must cultivate, I am not unable to help you."

Qin Rufeng turned to look at Feng Hua in surprise, her eyes seeming to say, "You actually lust after my body?"

That's right, she not only craves food, but she also wants to eat it...

Qin Rufeng twitched his fox ears and deliberately splashed water on Feng Hua's face.

Feng Hua quickly covered her face, "Oh dear, what are you doing?"

But seriously, her figure is just too amazing. Her huge breasts plunged into the pool, making it feel like the water was overflowing. Is that a full moon... or a depth charge?

Her long, jet-black hair was even more flowing and smooth when wet, like a waterfall. While others wore eye makeup, she had it all-natural.

Her face was as white as jade, her eyebrows and eyes as beautiful as a painting. At first glance, she appeared to be a dignified and mature woman, but in reality, her mental age was much younger than she pretended to be. Truly a rising star.

Qin Rufeng smiled and said, "You are from the noble Luanfeng clan, are you willing to do things like serving baths and sleeping with someone? That's the work of a servant girl."

Feng Hua laughed and said, "Why don't you just serve me?"

Qin Rufeng glanced at her and said coldly, "Goodbye and don't bother coming back."

"Look, he's in a hurry."

Qin Rufeng ignored all that and, while speaking, pushed Feng Hua's shoulder. As it happened, Feng Hua turned to face her. Rufeng's push landed squarely on the ball... she felt she couldn't grab it with one hand and couldn't dribble it with one hand at all.

She tried to pull her hand away, but Feng Hua pressed it down and said, "A mere sacrifice, yet you have quite the nerve. You are the most special woman I have ever met."

Qin Rufeng looked at Feng Hua and asked softly, "Would you like to learn how to serve in a bath? I can teach you."

Feng Hua leaned forward, wrapped his arms around Qin Rufeng's slender waist, and thrust forward forcefully. Between the surging waves and brimming cleavage, a clear spring reflecting the moon was squeezed out.

Feng Hua stared intently at Ru Feng and said, "You may learn, but you must play the zither and sing for me."

Qin Rufeng smiled and said, "Then go and fetch the wine. I'll wait for you in the pavilion."

Feng Hua transformed into a flying bird and vanished. Qin Rufeng then emerged from her bath, changed her clothes, set out her zither, and burned incense.

A moment later, Feng Hua returned with the wine. This fine wine from Cangyun City is called "Red Dust." Although it's not as good as Master's Dream-Entangling Wine, it has its own unique flavor.

Besides the wine, Feng Hua also brought out a flute. She said with a smile, "Ru Yan, you don't know how to play the flute, do you?"

Qin Rufeng shook his head. "Indeed, no."

Feng Hua said smugly, "It's alright, I'll teach you. But let's drink first."

After three cups of "Red Dust Wine," their faces flushed like peach blossoms, and their blood rushed to their heads. Their brows relaxed, and beads of sweat trickled from their foreheads. This wine was far stronger than "Entanglement of Dreams."

Qin Rufeng played the zither on the spot, and Feng Hua was able to match it with the sound of her flute.

Ru Feng was playing a piece from Earth, and Feng Hua was able to join in after hearing just a short while. This guy is indeed very knowledgeable in music theory.

Qin Rufeng found playing the duet with her incredibly enjoyable. It had been a long time since she'd felt this carefree since leaving her master. She drank another cup and then began to sing…

"Flowers reflected in the mirror...a chaotic dance of wind,"

"Who wouldn't cherish deep affection..."

The music of the zither was melodious, and the moonlight shone brightly. Feng Hua quietly came up behind Qin Rufeng and gently removed the gossamer veil from Rufeng's snow-white shoulders.

Qin Rufeng did not resist and plucked the strings again...

"Spring goes and autumn comes, the four seasons are in a hurry;"

"If you can't keep it, why cling to the fallen petals?"

Unconsciously, a pair of soft arms embraced Ru Feng from behind.

Ru Feng frowned slightly, her chest puffed out and head tilted back as she was pushed forward. She whispered to Feng Hua, "Will you really eat me?"

“Yes, I do,” Feng Hua said, but her tone was extremely gentle. “You have no idea how alluring you are.”

Qin Rufeng then asked, "Then why did you keep me alive until now?"

Feng Hua said softly, "Because only when you willingly offer yourself up is the ultimate delicacy."

Qin Rufeng remained unmoved and continued playing the zither and singing...

Feng Hua countered, "Don't you resent me?"

“What’s the use of resentment?” Qin Rufeng lamented. “I only ask that you let me see my master again before I die.”

“I’m afraid I can’t agree to this.” Feng Hua shook his head. “You are my person, and I will not return you.”

Qin Rufeng's eyes immediately dimmed, but she did not blame Feng Hua.

"You're so boring, you don't know how to be funny or get angry." Feng Hua said with a slightly tipsy smile, "When I said I would eat you, I meant I would eat your soul after you die."

"If you agree and are willing to sacrifice your soul, you will be able to obey my every command."

Qin Rufeng thought to himself, "This must be the devil's contract. I'm just a transmigrator; if I die, I might just go back. What use is this soul to me?"

So she stopped playing the zither, turned her head to the side, and said, "It's not that it's impossible."

"Really? You're willing?" Feng Hua seemed very excited, but she immediately added with slight disappointment, "However, your cultivation level is not high enough to sign a contract of this level. You must at least reach the Golden Core Realm before you can sign a contract with me."

Therefore, it seems even more important to cultivate quickly and strive to break through to the Golden Core stage as soon as possible.

At this moment, Feng Hua said, "Ru Yan, I want to hear the accompaniment of bells. Let your bells ring too."

Qin Rufeng remained silent, her delicate fingers lightly strumming the strings of the zither. That night, the zither music was melodious, and the bells rang sweetly.

In the early hours of the morning, Qin Rufeng left the bathhouse. Upon returning to his room, he immediately began meditating to regulate his breathing.

Her dantian was so swollen she could barely sit down... This divine bird's primordial yin energy was simply too wild. So much of it was enough to greatly increase Qin Rufeng's power.

Over the next few days, Qin Rufeng continued her "long vacation," but her cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds.

During her short rest, Qin Rufeng took stock of what she had obtained from the Crimson Moon Prison. They were all low-level cultivation techniques with little practical use; the only slightly useful skill was learning the basics of talisman drawing.

Of all the spoils, only the Devil Fruit-like elixir captured from Old Deng looked extraordinary, yet its exact nature remained a mystery.

Meanwhile, Qingyue Fangzhu was arguing with Fenghua about Qin Rufeng's future...

Chapter 123 Shall we sign a contract, young lady?

The owner of Qingyue Pavilion, Yuan Mengli, wore a face that was three parts trouble and seven parts smile. She said softly to Feng Hua, "You like Ruyan, so I'll lend her to you. But I bought her for 300 spirit stones. When do you plan to return her to me?"

"Borrow?" Feng Hua made no attempt to hide his displeasure. "I have never heard of borrowing. Ru Yan is the sacrifice I have chosen. How dare you covet her?"

"Besides, I never said she couldn't perform on stage. With her unparalleled skill in music, she'll definitely earn a lot of spirit stones. Isn't that enough?"

"Alas, it's such a waste to only be a musician," Yuan Fangzhu said with a wry smile. "With Ruyan's looks, figure, and physique, she is truly a peerless treasure."

"If she could sell herself... the earnings would far surpass those of a musician. If a powerful figure like the Empress of Cangyun or the Netherworld Demoness took a liking to her... the earnings would be far more than just spirit stones."

"No way!" Feng Hua's face darkened, and she refused decisively.

Yuan Mengli wasn't in a hurry, and said with a smile, "Ruyan is from the Hehuan Sect. If you don't let her eat meat, wouldn't you be harming her?"

“No! You don’t understand her at all,” Feng Hua argued. “Besides… I am more than enough to satisfy her.”

Yuan Fangzhu also looked helpless, and her tone became increasingly impolite, "You have to understand me. What she can earn as a musician and what she can earn by selling herself are worlds apart, and I think you understand that."

"Didn't you want offerings? As long as you make good use of Ruyan, this money tree, you can have as many offerings as you want. You haven't been in the Flowing Cloud Realm for long, there are plenty of good women out there."

"In terms of looks and figure, Qingxue is no less than her. As for music, that's Qingfang Fairy's specialty. You're sure to find another kindred spirit."

"But when it comes to the physique of a peerless furnace, I'm afraid no one can compare to Liu Ruyan. Her most valuable asset is precisely not what you need."

"Listen to me, when have I ever lied to you?"

Indeed, as Yuan Mengli said, Feng Hua, as a "fledgling," had not been away from her homeland to the Flowing Cloud Realm for very long. She did not have much experience dealing with human cultivators.

But Feng Hua wasn't stupid; she knew that confronting them head-on wouldn't work. Although she was neither convinced nor afraid of Erling's interference, she had witnessed Yuan Mengli's methods of dealing with the women of the Immortal Pavilion.

Feng Hua was really worried that if she wasn't careful, Ru Yan would be brutally tortured and abused by this seemingly kind but ruthless brothel owner.

There was a nice female cultivator, a bit fiery-tempered. After being manipulated by the Immortal Workshop, she went insane. In the end, she could only be sold as the cheapest furnace cauldron to the lowest-class brothels that even ordinary people could frequent.

The Fairy Furnace might allow mortals aspiring to cultivate immortality to greatly increase their cultivation level and embark on the path of cultivation.

The number of mortals who want to cultivate is as numerous as carp crossing a river; anyone who can afford spirit stones will try. The tragic fate of these cultivation furnaces is self-evident.

Feng Hua is proud and has never been willing to back down or resort to roundabout methods. However, this time, for Qin Rufeng's sake, she decided to take a step back and pretend to agree to appease the shop owner first.

She pretended to think for a moment, then said, "Alright. After all, you paid those 300 high-grade spirit stones for me."

“However, I have stated my position beforehand. Ruyan is my sacrifice, and that is non-negotiable. But I can lend her to you.”

“Sure!” Yuan Mengli, completely disregarding Feng Hua’s “taking the initiative” attitude, immediately said with a smile, “No problem, I admit she’s yours. As long as you’re willing to lend her to me.”

Feng Hua added, "But you can't rush it; you can't let her entertain guests right now."

“Of course.” Yuan Mengli nodded. “No matter how beautiful she is, she is still a rough gem. She needs to be polished and learn some of the skills of the Fairy Maidens.”

Upon hearing this, Feng Hua immediately frowned. "If you dare to use such despicable means, I will tear you apart alive."

"Don't worry, I promise I won't use it," the shopkeeper said with a smile. "Ruyan is my precious daughter; not even a single hair on her head would be acceptable. I'll have Qingxue teach her personally. Let her take her time to learn; I'm not afraid of spending more time."

"Also, Ruyan has been resting for quite a while now, it's time for her to bring out her zither skills. If she earns a lot, I might consider having her entertain clients later."

Feng Hua remained silent...

At this point, she had said everything she could. She knew she couldn't refuse the shop owner, so she could only try to stall for time.

Seeing Feng Hua remain silent, Yuan Mengli slowly raised her right arm...