Chapter 119 – Song Zhi’ang’s Beautiful Melodies
Lin Dong and Zhong Lin were shocked to their cores. “Cultivating Amongst Mortal Distractions” was actually a euphemism for the brothel! And they had been looking forward to learning about Li Guanqi and Ye Feng’s cultivation methods.
Lin Dong stood frozen, at a complete loss. Zhong Lin gave a wry smile. “Whatever. It’s New Year’s Day, and we’re already here. Let’s just go in.”
Lin Dong scratched his head awkwardly. “Uh... isn’t it going to cost a lot? Forget this, you guys go ahead. I’m heading back to rest.”
Li Guanqi stood at the entrance and saw Lin Dong’s conflicted expression. He transmitted, “Don’t overthink this. One spirit stone is equivalent to a hundred taels of gold in the mortal world. We’re only going to drink wine and listen to music there anyway. It’s not going to be as complicated as you think.”
Lin Dong paused, then muttered, “One spirit stone is a hundred taels of gold?”
Zhong Lin smiled. “What did you think it was worth?”
Lin Dong gave a pained expression. “Does that mean we’ve been spending tens of thousands of taels during our daily cultivation?”
Li Guanqi fell silent. He understood what Lin Dong meant, as he had also spent his childhood worrying about making ends meet.
However, his perspective on money had changed after eight years with his grandfather, Su Xuan. Whether rich or poor, he knew he could survive. Li Guanqi smiled. “Forget it. Let’s just stroll around and get to know Heavenly Tiger City.”
Lin Dong sighed, visibly relieved. The others exchanged glances but said nothing.
They wandered the streets of Heavenly Tiger City, browsing the shops and stopping to buy interesting street food they came across.
Li Guanqi wrinkled his nose, picking up on a fragrance. Closing his eyes, he made many turns through the city until he arrived in front of a stall selling osmanthus cakes.