Chapter 605: Grand Opening
Chapter 605: Chapter 604: Grand Opening
A unique soul fluctuation emanated, and an ecstatic expression appeared in Qin Ya’s eyes.
He gazed at the Primordial Heaven Qi Furnace within the Seven-Colored Fire Lotus, his eyes glinting. The void abruptly trembled, and a pillar of light shot into the heavens.
Bi Xiaoyu and Fang Mei also stopped their bickering and stared at the pillar of light.
“What a strong spiritual fluctuation. Is this… a Spiritual Artifact?”
Fang Mei was rather surprised. Such a powerful spiritual fluctuation was exceedingly rare, even among Spiritual Artifacts. Despite being a Venerable, she had not seen many such items.
“Master… is that you?”
Just then, the tender voice of a young girl entered Qin Ya’s mind.
Qin Ya’s body trembled, and his gaze grew distant.
‘Master, Master, does this Bright Moon Tear need to be paired with Bamboo Yellow to maximize its efficacy? Hmm… I’ll refine a batch of Nourishing Essence Pills.’
‘Master, you’ve been so tired from researching new Pill Formulas lately. Ling’er can’t bear to watch. How about I refine a batch of Clear Heart Spirit Essence Liquid for you?’
‘Oh no, Master, this Elixir is about to explode!’
‘Master, I will never let this Celestial Punishment harm you…’
One by one, these past events surfaced in Qin Ya’s mind, the last one freezing on the arrival of the Celestial Punishment—the image of that child-like figure charging toward it with a look of resolute determination. For a moment, the rims of his eyes reddened.
After ten thousand years, the Artifact Spirit of the Primordial Heaven Qi Furnace had finally awakened!
“It’s me…”
With a flicker of his Divine Thought, Qin Ya transmitted the message.
Though his physical body in this life was no longer that of the Pill Venerable, the soul fluctuation unique to the Pill Venerable could never be erased, and the Primordial Heaven Qi Furnace would never mistake it.
“It really is you, Master!!”
“Sob… Master, this is wonderful! I’m so glad you’re okay.”
Ling’er cried out in surprise, her exclamation immediately followed by joyful sobs.
Qin Ya couldn’t help but comfort her. “Ling’er, it’s alright. It’s all in the past. You’re still very weak, so just focus on absorbing the energy from the Celestial Fire Spirit Crystal for now.”
“Okay,” Ling’er agreed. The furnace body then began to spin, and the surrounding Flames surged into the Primordial Heaven Qi Furnace, like a hundred rivers flowing to the sea.
“Well now, the Spirit God of this Spiritual Artifact has internalized and developed its own personality,” Fang Mei said. “Artifacts like this are quite rare. My congratulations, Young Master Qin.”
But Qin Ya just smiled faintly. “Heh, thank you.”
“Oh, and this is an invitation for you. Take it.”
Fang Mei suddenly produced a red, gilt-stamped invitation and handed it to Qin Ya.
“Tingchao Pavilion? Grand Opening Ceremony?”
Qin Ya stared at the contents of the invitation, momentarily stunned.
‘Tingchao Pavilion? Isn’t that one in Qingkong City?’
‘So Fang Mei actually wants to open a Tingchao Pavilion here in the main city.’
“Master Fang, what is the meaning of this?”
“It’s exactly as it seems. I’m opening a Brothel in the main city.”
Qin Ya was rendered speechless.
‘Fang Mei’s hobbies were certainly… unique. A dignified Venerable Strong Person who actually loved opening Brothels, and now she wanted to open one right here in the main city.’
“I’ll be looking forward to your grand arrival, Young Master Qin.”
Fang Mei smiled, glanced at the Primordial Heaven Qi Furnace one last time, and then departed.
Qin Ya glanced at the invitation in his hand, shook his head in resignation, and put it away. Three days later, the Primordial Heaven Qi Furnace finally finished absorbing the Seven-Colored Fire Lotus.
“Master, I’ve recovered thirty percent of my power.”
After Qin Ya had disposed of the depleted Celestial Fire Spirit Crystal, Ling’er’s cheerful voice rang in his mind.
“Thirty percent… That’s quite a bit better than I expected.”
‘Celestial Fire Spirit Crystals are exceedingly rare. It was incredibly fortunate to find so many in the Venerable Mansion’s Treasure Vault this time. Finding more in the future will be a much greater challenge.’
“Master, why do you look different?”
Ling’er’s confused voice sounded.
Qin Ya then explained everything that had happened in great detail.
“You must keep this a secret. Don’t tell anyone else, you understand?”
“Yes, Ling’er understands.”
Though Ling’er was only an Artifact Spirit, her intelligence was on par with an ordinary human’s. The matter of rebirth was no small thing, and she naturally knew it couldn’t be leaked.
「Another half a month passed.」
This was also the day of the Tingchao Pavilion’s grand opening.
“Xiaoyu, let’s go.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Bi Xiaoyu had no love for Fang Mei, but the woman was a Venerable. Since they had received an invitation, it would be rude not to go.
Such pleasure-seeking establishments were not uncommon in the main city.
Moreover, each one was backed by a powerful faction. News that an outsider like Fang Mei wanted to open a Tingchao Pavilion in the main city spread quickly, and many young masters from the Noble Families who often dallied in such places received invitations.
“Heh, I wonder what this newly opened Tingchao Pavilion will be like. Let’s hope the girls inside are young and pretty, and not too much of a disappointment.”
“I heard the proprietress of Tingchao Pavilion is a woman whose charm runs bone-deep. If I could spend just one night of passion with her, I could die without regrets.”
“From what I hear, this proprietress is no simple woman. Tingchao Pavilion was built in just one short month—an ordinary Brothel couldn’t possibly manage that. There must be a powerful backer supporting her.”
“We’ll find out soon enough if that’s true.”
“That’s right. I heard the Jade Courtyard and Qunxiang Garden will be sending people over. They’re backed by the Dongmen Family and the Sima Family, you know.”
“Tsk, then this should be quite a show.”
By the time Qin Ya arrived, the area outside Tingchao Pavilion was already buzzing with a cacophony of voices.
Before long, the great doors of Tingchao Pavilion slowly swung open. A young woman stepped out. Though her Cultivation was not high, her figure was graceful and her every glance was enchanting. She was exceedingly beautiful, and her every movement held an ineffable, gentle charm.
As soon as this woman appeared, the eyes of many in the crowd lit up.
“Hmm, not bad. She could even rival the top courtesan of Qunxiang Garden.”
“Looks like this Tingchao Pavilion won’t disappoint us after all.”
“Heh, interesting.”
The woman first curtsied to the crowd, then invited everyone inside Tingchao Pavilion. Upon entering, music began to play, beautiful women began to dance, and an array of fine wines and delicacies were laid out on the tables, making the guests feel warmly welcomed.
The crowd didn’t stand on ceremony, sitting right down to enjoy the dancing, listen to the music, and sample the wine.
“Excellent, excellent.”
“This melody was clearly played by a master; it’s completely captivating. And the dancing is extraordinary as well, so graceful and elegant.”
“The music is good, the dancing is good, and this wine… tsk tsk, this is three-hundred-year-old ‘Jade Moon Chant,’ an Upper Grade vintage from the foremost wine-making family in the Divine Country. This is worth a fortune!”
“Haha, this Tingchao Pavilion really has not disappointed us!”
For a time, all the guests were thoroughly delighted.
Qin Ya and Bi Xiaoyu sat in a corner, the hint of a smile on his lips.
“It looks like Tingchao Pavilion’s reputation is off to a good start.”