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

"Blood Cloud Valley existed long before the Crimson Moon Cult arrived. It should have been established even earlier than Azure Cloud City."

"However, for some reason, the blood clouds that were originally stable deep in Blood Cloud Valley have suddenly begun to spread over the years. The Cangyun Mountain area is no longer absolutely safe."

“There are cases of slaves mutating into blood slaves, and even giving birth to ticks and wasps, in the spirit stone mines and even in Cangyun City.”

"It's just that the people of Cangyun City are all at least at the Golden Core stage, and those with higher cultivation levels don't care. In fact, few people even use the Purple Gold Jade. Using it would make it seem like their cultivation level is too low, and they would need the aid of incense and medicine."

"As for the Blood Cloud Infection, the Crimson Moon Cult will handle it. This is why they have quite a few connections in Cangyun City."

"Let's talk about these things later," Shangguan Qingxue said with a smile, steer the conversation back on track. "Let's talk about what happened today."

"The brothel owner asked me to teach you some of the rules of Qingyue Brothel. But I don't think you need to learn any rules."

"Those rules about how to please and serve guests are things that low-ranking fairy maids have to learn. Sister, you... don't need to."

Shangguan Qingxue looked Qin Rufeng up and down and said, "Sister Ruyan only needs to make an appearance, and she will naturally attract a lot of people."

"There's only one thing you need to learn..." Shangguan Qingxue's expression turned serious as she said this.

"I'll speak frankly, Sister Ruyan, please don't blame me."

Qin Rufeng quickly said, "Sister, please speak freely. I would never dare to blame you."

Shangguan Qingxue sighed and said, "There is only one rule you need to learn, and that is... obedience."

"Obey the shop owner, obey the customers, obey me, obey everyone..."

Qin Rufeng frowned. He thought to himself, "This really is one thing; we only need this one."

Qin Rufeng remained outwardly silent, but the urge to turn this place upside down had never surged so strongly...

Once I reach the Golden Core Realm and master the Profound Yin Thunder Technique to subdue the Radiant Phoenix... then how will you deal with this lady?

Shangguan Qingxue said with a wry smile, "How is it? You already hate me, don't you?"

Qin Rufeng: "I wouldn't dare..."

"Good, you can be patient." Shangguan Qingxue nodded, "but you can't control your facial expressions; your thoughts are revealed."

"No wonder you always have such a cold expression; it does help to conceal your true thoughts to some extent."

"Sister Ruyan, don't misunderstand. I didn't mean to intimidate you, I just told you the survival rules of the women in the Fairy Pavilion without beating around the bush."

“I feel a connection with you and truly want to be your sister, so I don’t want you to suffer. Even if you’re unwilling, at least I want to prepare you mentally and let you know what kind of place this is.”

"Remember, any action you take that violates the law of obedience will incur a negative consequence for you. In the end, it will come back to haunt you."

Shangguan Qingxue continued, "Now that Feng Hua is protecting you, you don't need to say anything; she won't obey you first. But her disobedience will eventually come back to haunt you."

“I know my sister doesn’t believe me. But I’ve gone through a lot of trouble to tell you the result directly. So it might sound a little hard to accept.”

"Don't underestimate Yuan Mengli. She can even control Feng Hua. Do you think you can compete with her?"

"I'm saying this to you because others say you're from the Hehuan Sect and are thriving in Qingyuefang... but I don't see you as that kind of person."

"Whether you are that kind of person or not, you've already come. This is Qingyuefang, and I'm afraid you won't be able to leave once you've come... at least not for a long time. So you must accept reality as soon as possible."

"Don't be fooled by how the shop owner treats you like a treasure and showers you with preferential treatment in every way. Everything comes with a price tag, and you're expected to repay him."

Having said all that, Qin Rufeng's anger had gradually subsided.

She understood that Shangguan Qingxue wasn't trying to intimidate her, but rather to directly tell her the harsh reality and warn her against harboring illusions.

Qin Rufeng said earnestly, "Thank you for your guidance, Sister Qingxue. Ruyan will remember it."

From this, Qin Rufeng also confirmed one thing: Shangguan Qingxue was unaware that Feng Hua had a higher-level contract. This was a good thing.

Seeing that Qin Rufeng had become more "compliant," Shangguan Qingxue suddenly unleashed her cultivation...

Footsteps sounded quickly outside the door, and Zizhu asked softly, "Fairy?"

Shangguan Qingxue said, "It's alright, step back."

"Yes."

Shangguan Qingxue, having released her spiritual energy, was at least at the early stage of the Golden Core realm. Qin Rufeng knew that she hadn't released her full cultivation earlier because she didn't want him to misunderstand that she was coercing him.

Qin Rufeng asked, "Has Sister Qingxue already cultivated to the Golden Core realm?"

"You want to ask why I'm still staying in Qingyue Workshop even though I'm no longer a slave?" Shangguan Qingxue said with a smile, "In the Cangyun Mountain region, everyone below the Golden Core stage is a slave. Are there other places where everyone below the Flowing Cloud Realm is a slave, or even below the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"A person's status is always determined by their strength. Even if I cultivate to the Golden Core Realm, I will have no advantage in the Cangyun Mountain area."

“The path of cultivation requires a lot of resources. How can I obtain what I want with my cultivation level? But with other skills, I can… even do it with ease.”

Although Qin Rufeng was extremely unwilling to admit it, Shangguan Qingxue's words still gave her a great deal of inspiration.

"Sister Ruyan, tonight you'll have tea and wine with me. You don't need to do anything; just play the zither. I'll help you solve any problems that arise."

Qin Rufeng figured he could run away from the beginning, but he couldn't hide forever. At least he was still a musician. Qingyuefang wasn't a place where just anyone could cause trouble.

So she didn't refuse, saying, "I'll leave it all to Sister Qingxue."

Chapter 129 Taking the Stage

Shangguan Qingxue nodded. "In that case... although there's no need for you to speak, you really need to change how you address me."

"It doesn't matter how we sisters address each other, but in formal occasions or in front of guests you should refer to yourself as 'this humble servant'."

"This concubine?" Qin Rufeng frowned slightly.

Shangguan Qingxue continued, "This is not self-deprecation. It is a humble way for noblewomen to refer to themselves. Only you, my sister, can refer to yourself like this so soon after you arrive. Most people can only refer to themselves as servants."

Qin Rufeng thought to herself, "Since I'm going to pretend, I might as well go all the way." So she bowed and said, "This humble servant thanks you for your guidance, elder sister."

She became increasingly "obedient," which pleased Shangguan Qingxue greatly.

Ru Feng's trip wasn't in vain; she learned at least one thing... that Shangguan Qingxue wanted to cultivate and improve her cultivation level.

But it seems we've encountered a bottleneck.

She's even cultivated her way up to Qingyuefang, so her aptitude must be quite average. In Cangyun Mountain, where everyone below the Golden Core stage is a slave, even if she gets more resources with her skills as a courtesan, she can't continue to improve.

Because she lacks the Gu Cauldron constitution and doesn't know the Harmony Jade Cauldron Technique, no matter how many pills and tonics she receives, her body can't handle them, so it's all for nothing. Even if she's a courtesan, without knowing how to replenish yin and spirit, she's just a beggar holding a golden bowl.

If I were to exchange the Hehuan Jade Cauldron Technique for her possession, could I then exchange it for the Thousand-Year Tear in her hands?

Hmm, I need to get to know her better before making a decision.

After a private conversation with Qin Rufeng, it was getting late, so Shangguan Qingxue summoned her four maids to begin preparations. She also brought Qin Rufeng a set of clothes.

This outfit... is really comparable to the Flowing Light and Instant Water set.

This dress contains no silk or gauze; it is entirely made of metal pendants and jewels from head to toe.

The phoenix hairpin on her head was dazzling and colorful, and the delicate gold chain earrings and tassels on her veil gave her a mysterious and exotic look.

Around her neck she wore a gold necklace and a jeweled garland, with two six-petaled gold flowers attached to her chest. Several gold chains were also connected in the middle.

Qin Rufeng wearing this also has special effects... after all, she comes with her own bell.

She wore gold snake armlets and jade bracelets on both arms. There was also a large ruby ​​fake navel stud on her stomach.

These are all barely acceptable. But the bottoms...

A gold chain cinched at her waist, below which hung a string of pearls. The front featured openwork gold butterflies and gold tassels. Thankfully, she was given a sheer skirt; otherwise, it would have been outright lingerie.

Her feet were adorned with anklets and bracelets, and even her toes wore toe rings.

Qin Rufeng moved freely even in this outfit. Not only the maids, but even Shangguan Qingxue was very surprised that she didn't expose herself at all.

Especially her upper body. Logically speaking, someone of Qin Rufeng's size, unrestrained and swaying back and forth, would easily lose control and become uncontrollable. That would lose its beauty and only leave behind lewdness, but Qin Rufeng was able to control herself very well.

They were of course unaware that Qin Rufeng had mastered the art of controlling spiritual energy; they could only marvel at how worthy he was of the Hehuan Sect…

However, Qin Rufeng still asked for a thin gauze cover-up to drape over her body, adding a little bit of security that was better than nothing.

As evening fell and the city lights began to twinkle, Qingyuefang became busier, and Shangguan Qingxue began her work...

The lobby on the first floor was brightly lit and filled with guests. However, unlike what Qin Rufeng had imagined, or rather, what she had seen in Blue Star TV dramas, it wasn't as noisy and bustling as she had imagined.

I wonder if it's because the people who frequent this place are all fairies, so it's not so flamboyant and noisy? But shouldn't it be even noisier?

A brothel where women entertain other women... Qin Rufeng never imagined he could see such a bizarre sight in the world of cultivation. He couldn't help but give a bitter smile.

Shangguan Qingxue walked in front, attended by several maids. Qin Rufeng followed at the back, carrying a zither and a pipa on her back, as if afraid others wouldn't know she was just a musician.

However, the guests' gazes gradually focused on her. After all, such an outfit did nothing to conceal her excellent figure.

Wearing such clothes, every step I take makes my hips tremble and my body sway like a rabbit, and I can't take my eyes off it for even a second.

Even though Shangguan Qingxue and Meilanzhuju could compete for beauty, none of them had fox ears on their heads or a big tail around their waists... so Qin Rufeng was still the most eye-catching.

Shangguan Qingxue stood on the second floor, holding a red flower in her hand. She gently tossed it down, and the flower bloomed and scattered. The scattered petals landed in the hands of some guests.

This is the courtesan selecting her guests. Those chosen show delight on their faces. They all appear to have profound cultivation levels, probably around the Flowing Cloud Realm.

Some of them were also wearing black veils, apparently not wanting to reveal their identities.

When everyone received the flower petals, Shangguan Qingxue suddenly showed displeasure. However, this expression only flashed by for a moment, and she immediately returned to her smile.

Qin Rufeng felt that someone had stolen her petals. It was entirely up to Shangguan Qingxue who she wanted to give the petals to, but clearly someone had tampered with them and obtained petals that did not belong to her.

Qin Rufeng looked at her... and the one wearing a veil seemed very suspicious.

Hopefully nothing goes wrong. Ru Feng had a bad feeling... well, not exactly a feeling, but rather that her keen hearing picked up some rustling sounds.

She had heard that sound before in the Crimson Moon Prison.

Although the main hall of Qingfang wasn't as noisy, it was enough to mask such a subtle sound. Qin Rufeng couldn't hear the specific source of the sound, which made him even more uneasy.

Since the flower petals had been taken, Shangguan Qingxue had no reason to turn the guests away. She ordered Jinlan and Qingmei to lead the guests to the small hall on the third floor.

Fragrant tea with celestial fruit was served, and three maids, Bai Ju, Qing Mei, and Jin Lan, stepped forward to serve it. Shangguan Qingxue poured tea and water for all the guests.

Qin Rufeng set out a three-foot-long zither, with Zizhu burning incense beside her. Rufeng played the zither, producing a beautiful and melodious tune of "Spring River Flower Moon Night," which drew the attention of the guests.

As the atmosphere became more pleasant, the tea was soon replaced by wine.

As soon as the wine was served, the atmosphere at the scene began to heat up. Qin Rufeng stopped playing the zither, took down the pipa, and began to play "Yu Man Tang".

The tea ceremony transformed into a floral wine reception, and Qin Rufeng's music became even gentler and more cheerful.

Zizhu, standing to the side, looked surprised and marveled at how Qin Rufeng could accurately grasp the atmosphere of the scene and switch songs at just the right time, even though it was her first time on stage.

Moreover, she hadn't heard this piece of music before. And there were other pieces that even the fairy maiden hadn't heard. Just who exactly was this Liu Ruyan?

More and more of the guests at the scene turned their attention to Qin Rufeng...

"What piece is being played?"

"How come I've never heard of it before?"

"It's truly heavenly music."

"Is that Qin Fairy a demon?"

"Just a fox spirit, right?"

Even without dancing, one can tell she has a graceful figure; even with her face veiled, one can tell she is stunningly beautiful.

"Qingxue, who exactly is that Fairy Qin?"

The guests were already addressing Qin Rufeng as "The Immortal of the Qin." Although Rufeng tried her best to keep a low profile, she couldn't help but steal the spotlight. And she was stealing the spotlight from the most beautiful courtesan of Qingyue Pavilion.

Now that things had come to this, Shangguan Qingxue could no longer hide it. Since the guest had asked, she could only solemnly introduce her, "This is my younger sister, Ruyan."

The guests perked up as soon as they heard the name...

"Liu Ruyan? I was just wondering if it was her."

"So, her father is Liu Ruyan. Truly extraordinary."

"Liu Ruyan? Is that the Qin Fairy that Master Yuan hired for three thousand high-grade spirit stones?"

"These spirit stones were not wasted."

Three thousand? Qin Rufeng thought to himself, good heavens, even three hundred has been spread as three thousand? If it really is three thousand, then wouldn't Master Yuan have to make a chain around his neck and wear it with him every day?

Just then, the woman wearing a black veil among the guests suddenly said to Shangguan Qingxue, "Please let Fairy Liu come and keep me company."

Chapter 130 The Strange Woman

The woman in the black veil seemed rather...stubborn. Her tone wasn't arrogant, but it was unquestionable. It was as if it were only natural for others to do as she said.

Shangguan Qingxue knew this person was difficult to deal with, so she quickly said, "Sir, you may not know this, but Ruyan is a musician and does not serve guests. This was personally instructed by the shop owner."

The woman in the black veil seemed somewhat confused. After a moment's thought, she asked, "So, Fairy Liu, you can't drink with me?"