“Quiet!”
Yan Changkong waved his hand and said solemnly, “The diary continues to be revealed—pay close attention! The ancestor is definitely not someone who shirks from progress!”
Elder Chen Xiu quickly stepped forward and added, “That’s right! The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulty.”
“Talent, willpower, and opportunities are all essential.”
“Since Ancestor Lin Feng was able to become a peerless Emperor of the ages, he surely isn’t someone who would abandon cultivation for the sake of romantic attachments.”
Both Yan Changkong and Chen Xiu had absolute confidence in this point.
In truth, their thoughts were not wrong.
After all, how many exceptional, talented individuals who were born with great potential in cultivation ended up hitting dead ends along their path? Many couldn’t even reach the Integration stage.
It’s easy to imagine that as one progresses further along the path of cultivation, the challenges only grow more intense.
Lin Feng is already an Emperor; this is beyond doubt.
Thus, his journey, even if it included a period of indulgence, could never have been the main theme of his life. Otherwise, how could he have become an Emperor?
As their words settled, the Profound Azure Sect fell silent once more.
Everyone lifted their gazes, eagerly looking at the newly revealed entry on the light curtain.
Immortal Emperor’s Diary, Page 11:
[It’s been half a month since I returned to the sect.]
[I think of Ruoyu; I really can’t focus on my cultivation. I wonder if she thinks of me too? Alas, I think I’ve fallen in love…]
[Those long legs truly haunt my dreams!]
[This expedition went well, but I won’t take such dangerous risks in the future. Just experiencing it once was enough.]
[At the very least, before reaching the Golden Core stage, I won’t participate in any sect trials, competitions, or exploration activities. I’ll just stay low and enjoy being an ordinary disciple, hehe!]
[Stability is the most important thing.]
[Recently, a senior brother told me there are a few excellent pleasure houses in Yunxiao City, not far from the sect. It’s a perfect place to relax.]
[He even asked if I wanted to go with him, but I firmly refused!]
This diary entry didn’t reveal much information.
Yan Changkong, who had been anxiously waiting, finally felt a slight sense of relief after reading it.
Firmly refusing!
What a good choice of words! He thought to himself: It seems the ancestor is gradually overcoming his emotional confusion and is ready to focus on cultivation again.
Yan Changkong glanced around and said, “Did you all see that? Ancestor Lin Feng is definitely a cultivator with aspirations and character. He would never seek a life of comfort.”
“Even if faced with temporary setbacks, he can quickly adjust his mindset!”
He chose to downplay the situation, completely avoiding mentioning the part in the diary where Lin Feng admitted to a lack of focus in cultivation.
Great Elder Chen Xiu quietly made notes on the side, thinking to himself, I’ve learned from this. Next time something like this happens, I’ll handle it the same way.
The disciples saw that the sect leader had spoken, and they nodded in agreement; in their hearts, the sect leader still held a great deal of authority.
The youthful restlessness in their hearts gradually calmed down.
The light curtain flickered and lit up again, revealing the last entry of the diary.
Immortal Emperor’s Diary, Page 12:
[The reason I refused…]
[Is because I’m not very familiar with this senior brother. I thought it would be a bit awkward to go together, and with so many people around, I decided to go by myself!]
[Yunxiao City is quite prosperous.]
[I’ve recently explored all the entertainment venues in the city, and overall, I still feel that the quality of the Drunken Spring Tower is the best, the atmosphere the most gentle, and the service the most unique!]
[I can’t stop praising it; it’s getting a thousand likes from me!]
[Especially that unique move, ‘Reversing Heaven and Earth’ and ‘Flying in the Air,’ it’s truly unforgettable!]
[The long night is endless, and I can’t sleep!]
[Okay, let’s end today’s entry here. Drunken Spring Tower, I’m coming again!]
[Cultivation is tedious, so combining work and rest is the way to go!]
The diary ended there.
Yan Changkong stared wide-eyed after reading it, momentarily stunned with his mouth slightly agape: “This…”
He inwardly groaned, wondering how to smooth this over.
Looking down at the group of new disciples, they were all flushed with excitement and were eagerly discussing it, clearly ready to experience it themselves.
The chatter grew louder.
“Hahaha, Ancestor Lin Feng really knows how to enjoy life! We, as disciples, can’t help but follow in the ancestor’s footsteps!”
“That’s right, shall we go to Drunken Spring Tower for a taste later?”
“Let’s go together!”
“I didn’t use to like places like this, but the ancestor is right; cultivation is tedious, and balancing work and rest is the key. I used to have a narrow perspective, but now I’m enlightened!”
“Exactly! The ancestor has experienced this for each of us, and he’s given it a thousand likes. Wouldn’t it be a shame if we don’t go?”
“Such a great move like ‘Reversing Heaven and Earth’ and ‘Flying in the Air’—tonight, I must see for myself…”
Yan Changkong’s mouth dropped open; no matter how hard he thought, he didn’t know how to handle this situation.
At that moment, Great Elder Chen Xiu leaned closer and gently tugged at his sleeve, whispering, “Sect Leader, with today’s diary revelation, Drunken Spring Tower will likely be packed…”
“I’m sure it’ll be like our Profound Azure Sect—many cultivators from far away will come to experience what the Emperor once experienced…”
Yan Changkong frowned, “What does that have to do with us?”
Drunken Spring Tower wasn’t a property of the Profound Azure Sect; there was no connection between the two. Even if business was thriving, they wouldn’t share in it.
Chen Xiu’s eyes flickered for a moment, and his voice became quieter as he said, “I meant, should we book a few top-quality private rooms in advance?”
“…”
Chen Xiu added, “This way, we can better learn from the spirit of Ancestor Lin Feng, right?”
Yan Changkong pondered for a moment, glared at him, and said, “One or two private rooms won’t do. Book a few more; we have plenty of spirit stones now!”
“I’ll send someone to handle it immediately!”
“Oh, and the people from Jade Pool Holy Land and Liyue Immortal Dynasty, as well as other major powers, are still in our Azure Province. We’ve been discussing alliances recently, so some banquets and receptions are necessary. Arrange for the best service at Drunken Spring Tower for me!”
Chen Xiu’s expression grew serious: “The sect leader is wise!”
In the cultivation world, it wasn’t just about fighting; social connections and human affairs were also very important!
Yan Changkong nodded and simply instructed all the disciples to disperse.
In this situation, even if he had nine mouths, he couldn’t steer the tide back.
Returning to the main hall, his heart was also a bit aflame.
Yan Changkong murmured, “I’ve been busy and dizzy lately; it’s time to relax a bit. Work and rest must be balanced.”
At the same time…
In the Southern Region of Azure Province, less than three hundred miles from the Profound Azure Sect, there was a bustling city.
This place was Yunxiao City.
And Drunken Spring Tower was a renowned entertainment venue within Yunxiao City, covering a vast area of tens of thousands of acres.
“We’ve hit the jackpot!”
At this moment, a middle-aged beauty, dressed in a light blue gauze dress, beamed with joy and exclaimed: “Even the Emperor praises our Drunken Spring Tower; this time, our reputation will surely spread throughout the cultivation world!”
Drunken Spring Tower wasn’t just an ordinary brothel; it had the backing of a cultivation sect.
Even some of the girls in the tower were cultivators.
Of course, those who ended up at Drunken Spring Tower were mostly beautiful with fair skin, but their talents were low, making it difficult for them to achieve significant accomplishments on the path of cultivation.
The middle-aged beauty revealed a glimpse of her ample bosom, the deep cleavage seeming endless.
This person was now in charge of Drunken Spring Tower, Liu Xiaoxiao.
Liu Xiaoxiao’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and after a moment, she suddenly commanded, “Immediately gather all the storytellers in the city; we need to craft some stories!”
“We’ll also launch the Emperor’s special package…”
“And those two unique skills, ‘Reversing Heaven and Earth’ and ‘Flying in the Air’ all the girls must master them!”
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, especially recalling the recent buzz around the Profound Azure Sect.
Liu Xiaoxiao was also a Nascent Soul stage cultivator and had paid for information on the Emperor.
She had even paid to visit the Emperor’s former residence.
At that time, she was very envious, and now she couldn’t believe that such an opportunity would fall into her hands.
Unlike the Profound Azure Sect!
They were just a brothel, after all—no one would attack them. At most, people would just come to experience the place.
Liu Xiaoxiao clenched her fists with determination, “This time, Drunken Spring Tower will definitely develop into the number one brothel in the cultivation world!”