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

Shangguan Qingxue's maid, Zizhu, was then led in by Li Qingshi...

Upon seeing Qin Rufeng, Zizhu bowed respectfully and greeted him.

Qin Rufeng noticed that although she was a servant, she possessed an extraordinary air about her and nodded approvingly. However, like her master Liu Bailian, she maintained a cold and aloof demeanor, asking, "What business does Miss Zizhu have with me?"

Zizhu replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "My fairy invites Fairy Liu to the Qingxue Pavilion for a chat tomorrow."

Qin Rufeng knew that Qingxue Pavilion was the residence of Shangguan Qingxue, the top courtesan.

Shangguan Qingxue had four maids: Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju.

As for the woman who caused trouble for Qin Rufeng before, her name is Zeng Yuzhen. She's just one of Shangguan Qingxue's many leg ornaments, nothing more.

Shangguan, the most beautiful courtesan, is associated with the plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, respectively representing purple bamboo, white chrysanthemum, golden orchid, and green plum. The four women also hold different social positions, corresponding from highest to lowest: purple, white, golden, and green.

Zizhu was the highest-ranking of the four maids, and she was responsible for bathing and sleeping with the emperor. Generally speaking, Shangguan Qingxue would not let Zizhu run errands or deliver messages.

However, this time, the "head maid" came to invite him the night before, which shows that Shangguan Qingxue was already treating Qin Rufeng with great courtesy.

Although he was treated with great courtesy, Qin Rufeng couldn't help but feel gloomy at the thought that he would be learning some skills from courtesans tomorrow.

However, since we've only managed to escape the tiger's den temporarily, what's meant to happen will happen eventually...

Qin Rufeng then said, "Please tell Miss Zizhu to tell Fairy Shangguan that I thank her for the invitation and that I will definitely go tomorrow."

After accepting the invitation, Qin Rufeng also instructed Qing Shi to give Zi Zhu some spirit stones as a reward.

Zizhu, who had always remained composed and unassuming, showed a slightly surprised expression. She probably hadn't expected that this aloof and cold fairy, who exuded an aura of coldness, would actually give a reward.

However, she only hesitated for a moment. And without refusing, she readily accepted the reward and thanked Qin Rufeng respectfully.

Qin Rufeng didn't ask about tomorrow's time; she knew there was no need to.

The following afternoon, Zizhu came again to personally escort Qin Rufeng to Qingxue Pavilion. Qin Rufeng felt he should show some respect, so he left Li Qingshi behind and went with Zizhu alone.

The two walked through the long corridor and the courtyard; crossed the small bridge in the middle of the lotus pond, and strolled among the clusters of flowers...

As I passed a pavilion, I saw several women from the fairy tale workshop taking a midday rest. Among them was Zeng Yuzhen, who had caused trouble for Qin Rufeng last time.

The woman was very surprised to see Qin Rufeng, and her face immediately turned ugly. She seemed to want to say something, but Zizhu stepped forward to separate her before she could speak, lest the woman speak rudely and displease Fairy Liu.

"Qingxue Pavilion?" Zeng Yuzhen gritted her teeth in anger as she watched Qin Rufeng and Zizhu's retreating figures. "What right does that bitch Liu Ruyan have to be invited to Qingxue Pavilion?"

Qin Rufeng didn't care that a fly flew past her. Guided by Zizhu, she finally arrived at a secluded place filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers—the Qingxue Pavilion.

This is a separate pavilion. It's three stories high, elegant and unique. There's a flower garden in front and a pond behind. Someone like Zeng Yuzhen wouldn't be invited here.

Upon entering Qingxue Pavilion, one would find Shangguan Qingxue and Qin Rufeng meeting alone. Even without being summoned, Zizhu had to wait outside.

However, Qin Rufeng became nervous as soon as he entered the door...

Because there was a scent in this room that was both familiar and evoked bad memories... the incense from the Crimson Moon Prison.

After exchanging greetings and a few simple pleasantries with Shangguan Qingxue, Qin Rufeng's nervousness still couldn't be dispelled.

Could it be that there are still Crimson Moon Blood Slaves in Cangyun City? It doesn't seem surprising, after all, many major sects in Cangyun City came to watch the Crimson Moon Prison Escape.

Qin Rufeng has been finding this celestial brothel rather comfortable these past few days than any other place, if we're only talking about comfort and disregard her mood. After all, she has personal maids to serve her here.

But when I smelled that fragrance again today, those terrifying memories flooded back.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the clear, melodious sound of flowing water, and another elegant fragrance diluted the scent of incense.

It smells like tea; it's top-quality tea.

Shangguan Qingxue was making tea. Qin Rufeng suddenly realized his lapse in composure and felt somewhat embarrassed.

But Shangguan Qingxue didn't care...

She gently pulled off the red ribbon tied around her waist and straightened it with both hands.

Qin Rufeng thought to himself, "Is this some kind of talent show? Pouring tea while blindfolded? And why is the blindfold tied around my waist?"

The moment Qingxue pulled off her belt, her clothes instantly loosened.

Originally, the waist was cinched and the clothes were tied up, but now the light gauze dress was lifted up like a gauze curtain by Hao Tu... It felt like the words "loosening the belt" were coming right to her face.

Moreover, the red ribbon wasn't for blindfolding... Shangguan Qingxue spread her arms and threaded the red ribbon through her armpits, tying it directly around her chest.

The ribbon looked very smooth, making a "whoosh" sound as it was pulled through the clothes. Shangguan Qingxue tied the ribbon into a pretty knot, which reminded Qin Rufeng of the holiday gifts he received back on Earth.

I wonder if such a smooth ribbon is tied securely. The knot looks like it's tied with a slipknot, and it looks like it's about to fall off.

This talent is truly impressive, and it seems to be just the beginning...

Chapter 127 Blood Cloud

Then Shangguan Qingxue brought out a golden pestle...

I don't know if that thing is called a "pestle". It looks a bit like a candlestick that can only hold a single candle.

However, as far as candlesticks are concerned, this thing is far too short. It also resembles a sword hilt, but with a base at the top.

Then, something outrageous happened...

Then Shangguan Qingxue inserted the golden pestle into... her rabbit-shaped groin. Because it was large and the red silk was tied tightly with a knot, the golden pestle was held firmly in place.

Immediately afterwards, Qingxue picked up a teacup and placed it precisely on the top of the golden pestle, which was equivalent to using a rabbit to hold the teacup.

Then she picked up the teapot and poured the tea into her lap...

Shangguan Qingxue slowly poured tea with the teapot in her right hand, while opening a folding fan with her left hand with a "poof!" to cover her face.

She then tilted her head back and bent her waist backward, using her chest to lift the golden pestle teacup high.

The teapot in his right hand continued to be raised higher. The tea flowed in a thin stream, long and thin like silk threads, without spilling a single drop.

Seeing this, Qin Rufeng was dumbfounded... This, is this the courtesan? Her skills are divine.

She couldn't sense any sign that Shangguan Qingxue was using any magic; it was purely acrobatics. There was nothing to it but familiarity with the art.

This move is a masterpiece because it relies entirely on skill; using magic would instantly lower its value. It's especially suitable for performing in front of guests who are at the Golden Core realm or above.

After pouring the tea, Shangguan Qingxue straightened up. The folding fan was now in her mouth, still obscuring her face.

The fan depicts a clear sky after snowfall, with a vast landscape stretching for miles. Before one's eyes is a scene of white snowballs, with a golden goblet or jade cup held in the center.

Qingxue leaned forward to offer tea, and the aroma of milk and tea wafted over.

Qin Rufeng felt her heart flutter. She didn't even realize that her hands were being held down by Shangguan Qingxue. Unable to run away, she could only watch as the full moon and golden goblet were brought closer to her face.

If you've already shoved face wash onto your face, you'd have to drink the calendula even if it contained poison.

To avoid making any awkward noises while the guests sipped the tea, Shangguan Qingxue leaned forward further and forcefully offered the tea... Was this offering tea or feeding her breasts?

Qin Rufeng's face was already red all the way to the roots of her neck...

She felt Shangguan Qingxue hand something to her and gently press it down, indicating that she should hold on tight.

Before Qin Rufeng could figure out what it was, Shangguan Qingxue suddenly stood up.

Qin Rufeng then realized that what Shangguan Qingxue had handed him was the red silk ribbon tied around her neck...

It was a slipknot, and Shangguan Qingxue untied it as soon as she stood up.

The red silk loosened, and the tightly bound rabbit came loose as well. But the golden pestle and teacup did not fall.

Just as the red silk was about to fall, Shangguan Qingxue grasped the golden pestle and held the teacup. Her movements were so natural yet so skillful that they cleverly blocked the trembling peach blossoms from catching the eye.

Before Qin Rufeng could recover from this manipulation, Shangguan Qingxue tilted her head slightly... and the folding fan in her mouth snapped shut with a "poof," revealing her stunningly beautiful face.

Her eyebrows were like crescent moons, her eyes like autumn waves, her lips like jade, and a touch of vermilion on her forehead. Her face was as white as jade with a slight rosy glow; she was truly charming and alluring.

Qin Rufeng admitted that he had been flirted with...

Shangguan Qingxue asked softly with a shy smile, "Fairy Liu, are you satisfied with this tea?"

How could I not be satisfied? This milk tea is absolutely amazing.

However, Qin Rufeng remained calm and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "It is indeed fine tea. Perhaps... I should also learn this?"

Shangguan Qingxue covered her face and smiled, saying gently, "Fairy Liu, shall we address each other as sisters?"

“That’s exactly what I was thinking too.” Qin Rufeng said, following Shangguan Qingxue’s lead. “Little sister Ruyan greets sister Qingxue.” She bowed as she spoke.

"Sister Ruyan, there's no need for such formalities." Shangguan Qingxue smiled radiantly, truly a sight to behold.

She may not be as good as her master, and in terms of heroic bearing, she is not as impressive as Yan Qingping. But in terms of charm and allure, she surpasses Yan Qingping.

Shangguan Qingxue continued, "The tea ceremony I just performed is called 'Embracing the Golden Goblet,' which was originally used at drinking parties, but is also used in tea gatherings."

"Because a teacup is different from a wine vessel, a golden pestle was added."

She looked Qin Rufeng up and down and asked, "Ruyan, do you want to learn?"

Qin Rufeng remembered Feng Hua's instructions: not to arouse Shangguan Qingxue's suspicion. She wondered if her question contained some kind of test.

Qin Rufeng couldn't refuse, but she really didn't want to learn this kind of thing, so she could only say, "I... can learn it."

Shangguan Qingxue smiled and said, "It's not necessary to learn it. The head of the sect only asked me to teach you some basic rules of the Immortal Sect."

“Sister Ruyan… To be honest, I have three impressions of you. I don’t know which one is true, or perhaps none of them are.”

Qin Rufeng asked, "What are the three impressions?"

Qingxue said, "At first I thought you were arrogant and aloof, keeping people at arm's length."

"Later I thought you came here because you felt right at home and couldn't wait. Because you were so anxious, you came to learn the rules so you could receive customers as soon as possible."

"Now I see you are wary of a formidable enemy. It seems you are unwilling to receive guests."

Qin Rufeng didn't know if she was testing him or how to answer, so he could only tell the truth.

However, her honest statement completely avoided the main point...

Qin Rufeng sighed and said, "I dare not hide it from Sister Qingxue, the reason I am facing such a great enemy is because of the incense in your room."

“I see…” Shangguan Qingxue said with a look of sudden realization, “I overlooked that… Sister Ruyan has already passed through the Crimson Moon Prison.”

"Does my sister know the secrets of this incense?"

Qin Rufeng said, "I don't know."

Shangguan Qingxue smiled and said, "This incense has a lot of added ingredients, but the main one is still the petals of the Purple Gold Jade."

"Purple Gold Jade?" Qin Rufeng recalled that Li Qingshi had discovered the same plant ingredient when analyzing the materials for the incense pills and elixirs. So, this plant was called [Purple Gold Jade].

Shangguan Qingxue took out a small flower from the sachet she always carried with her. "This is the flower."

These are very tiny flowers. The petals are pale purple with golden edges. This explains the origin of the name "Purple Gold Jade".

Qin Rufeng asked, "Is it this kind of flower that can repel the Crimson Moon Blood Slaves? And the ticks and wasps?"

"Isn't this Cangyun City? Does the Crimson Moon Sect dare to release red smoke in Cangyun City? Don't they have decent relations with the major sects in the city?"

“This has nothing to do with the Crimson Moon Sect,” Shangguan Qingxue said. “You are new here and do not understand the Heavenly Dao here.”

"The Way of Heaven?" Qin Rufeng didn't expect Shangguan Qingxue to say that.

Qingxue noticed her confusion and continued, "The red smoke you mentioned is called 'Red Moon Worm' by the Crimson Moon Sect, but most people in Cangyun City call it 'Blood Cloud'."

"The blood cloud is indeed formed by a swarm of tiny, almost invisible flying insects. So it can also be called the blood cloud insect."

"The Blood Cloud originates from Blood Cloud Valley, which is five hundred li west of Cangyun Mountain."

"The Blood Cloud was not created by the Crimson Moon Sect. The Crimson Moon Sect merely worships the Blood Cloud as a deity."

"And in the depths of the Blood Cloud, which even the Holy Mother of the Crimson Moon Cult cannot touch... it is said to be connected to the Crystal Cloud Realm."

"And the Blood Cloud is the power of the Heavenly Dao from the Crystal Cloud Realm."

Chapter 128 Blood Cloud Valley

Such a thing actually happened? Qin Rufeng really didn't expect it.

Shangguan Qingxue continued, "The Blood Clouds are like a plague. Apart from the Crimson Moon Cult members who relish them, they are extremely troublesome for everyone else."

"Fortunately, the laws of nature dictate the generation and restraint of life. This Purple Gold Jade is a wonderful method to dispel the blood clouds."

Qin Rufeng shook his head. "Unfortunately, the medicinal power will decrease drastically after four pills. Moreover, it has a strong side effect, causing the fetus inside the pregnant woman to grow rapidly. Even if she manages to resist cultivating the Nascent Soul, she will still be used as food by those who cultivate it."

“No, that’s not the case,” Shangguan Qingxue said. “Whether it’s the weakening of the medicine or the woman’s premature pregnancy, it’s all due to the secret medicine concocted by the Crimson Moon Sect, and has nothing to do with Zijinqiong.”

"The effects of the Purple Gold Jade are pure and without any negative effects. However, it only works on Blood Cloud Protozoa and their lower-level derivatives, such as tick bees and Crimson Moon Blood Slaves. It has no effect on Crimson Moon Blood Puppets or Crimson Moon Cultists."

Qin Rufeng nodded. "I see."

Shangguan Qingxue continued, "That's not all. The Crimson Moon Sect's horse-faced dharma image, hermaphroditism, Crimson Moon manifestation, and so on are all related to secret medicines."