Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 451 - 237: Online System, Opening an Internet Cafe in the Cultivation World! (6000 words)_3
Jiang Ling’er didn’t like this.
"Senior Brother, can you keep me company later, pretty please?" Jiang Ling’er tilted her head, her large, spirited eyes fixated on Wang Xiu with a hint of coquettishness.
"Stop that. If I accompany you, what’s there left for you to practice?" Wang Xiu shook his head with a laugh.
"Awww..." Jiang Ling’er let out a sigh of disappointment.
"Haha, Junior Sister Jiang, don’t be upset. If Junior Brother Wang Xiu can’t accompany you, why not come with me instead!" Li Zuoyue arrived, striding with great purpose and vigor.
Wang Xiu noticed two female disciples following behind him, both with fine appearances and graceful figures. They must be disciples of the Medical and Sonic Sects.
Wang Xiu’s lips curved slightly. "Senior Brother Li, what’s all this...?"
Li Zuoyue leaned in close to Wang Xiu’s ear and whispered, "Junior Brother, you’re my great savior! Thank goodness you pummeled my master all night. It left her in no mood to torment me!"
As soon as he said this, Jiang Ling’er’s eyes widened, and she stared intently at Wang Xiu.
Jiang Yourong also emerged from the Soul Nurturing Bell, crossing her arms with an expression that screamed ’pass me the popcorn.’
Even Yan Ji, who was lying at Wang Xiu’s feet, shot up, her tail wagging rapidly.
Who got pummeled by Master? How fortunate! I’m so jealous!
"..." A dark line formed on Wang Xiu’s forehead. "Senior Brother, don’t talk nonsense. Who pummeled Elder Dugu?"
"You did, of course!" Li Zuoyue replied, then, realizing his mistake, corrected himself. "It was the you inside the Soul Fighting Machine! My master challenged you all night and was getting thrashed in all sorts of ways. By the end, she was just staring into space... It was pitiful to watch. I was afraid her sword heart was on the verge of collapsing!"
Wang Xiu’s mouth twitched. He glanced at the two female disciples behind Li Zuoyue. "And you’re still in the mood to escort girls?"
Li Zuoyue glanced back and sent a voice transmission, "Ah, it can’t be helped. Junior Brother, you know how soft-hearted I am. The moment I mentioned you came up with this new team-up feature... just mentioned it, mind you, a whole crowd of junior sisters came crying and begging me to take them along! I had no choice, so I had to pick two of them!"
[Ding!]
[Bragging detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, for gaining Mana +133!]
Wang Xiu would have been a fool to believe him. This guy had been lovesick and thinking about romance for quite some time now, having even asked Wang Xiu for tips on how to win a girl’s heart before. It was just that Dugu Qingqian was incredibly strict. She’d even declared that if any girl dared to disturb Li Zuoyue’s sword practice, she would pay them a personal visit.
This had actually happened before. Although no one died, it caused a huge commotion, scaring the female disciples of every sect into viewing Li Zuoyue as some sort of ferocious beast.
"Are you sure?" Wang Xiu’s face was a mask of disbelief.
"Naturally!" Li Zuoyue said haughtily.
"Senior Brother Li, could you please hurry? The money you paid only covers three hours of our time, and we’ve already used up almost half an hour!" Suddenly, one of the female disciples stepped forward from behind Li Zuoyue, her voice gentle but insistent.
Li Zuoyue: "!!!"
Wang Xiu: "..."
Jiang Ling’er: "..."
Wang Xiu’s lips twitched. "Senior Brother Li, why the splurge?"
Good grief. Cultivators’ minds really are sharp, aren’t they? How long has it been, and the business of paid companions is already a thing?
"That’s right. By accepting your offer, we’re risking our lives... If someone saw us, it would be a huge problem!" the other female disciple said, worried.
Say what you will, but Li Zuoyue had good taste. Both female cultivators were top-notch in terms of appearance and figure.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry, what’s the rush? Can’t you see I’m talking with Junior Brother Wang Xiu?" Li Zuoyue fumed. He had just been boasting to his junior brother, only to have it blow up in his face the very next moment. It was infuriating!
Wang Xiu watched him with a teasing expression, saying nothing, which only made Li Zuoyue feel even more ashamed and annoyed.
"Alright, alright, you two can go!" Li Zuoyue waved his hand, shooing the two female disciples away.
"In that case, we’ll consider this you terminating the deal voluntarily. The money is non-refundable!" one of the female disciples said, lightly biting her lip.
"I know, I know!" Li Zuoyue grew more agitated, waving his hands dismissively.
"Haha..." Wang Xiu couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst out laughing.
Jiang Ling’er also started giggling, making Li Zuoyue wish the ground would swallow him whole.
However, the two women didn’t leave immediately. Instead, they approached Wang Xiu, their voices soft and sweet. "It really is you, Senior Brother Wang Xiu! I thought I was mistaken when I saw you from a distance!"
The other woman’s eyes gleamed, her face full of pleasant surprise. "It’s true! You’re just as handsome and elegant as the legends say... Truly worthy of being the Saint Heir of the Sanqing Immortal Sect!"
"Senior Brother Wang Xiu, do you need someone to join you in the Soul Fighting Machine? My sister and I just so happen to be free!" The two women stared at Wang Xiu with undisguised affection, moving quite close.
The smile on Jiang Ling’er’s face vanished instantly, replaced by a murderous glare.
"WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!" Yan Ji barked even louder, flames flaring from her body, startling the two women and sending them stumbling back. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
"Yan Ji!" One look from Wang Xiu was enough to stop the Disaster Brood. He then said softly, "Ladies, thank you for your kind offer. I truly appreciate it... It’s just that I’m a bit short on cash lately, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to afford your fee. Perhaps another time!"
"Saint Heir, what are you saying? How could we possibly charge you? It would be our honor to accompany you..." one of the girls said reproachfully.
"Exactly! You’re not like those other disgusting men out there!" the other said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
Li Zuoyue: "..."
It took Wang Xiu a great deal of effort to finally send them on their way. As they left, they kept looking back reluctantly with every step, their gazes so yearning they seemed about to spill over.
Li Zuoyue said angrily, "Those people have no professional ethics! I’m going to have to report them when I get back!"
Wang Xiu chuckled, just about to offer a few words of comfort when he suddenly noticed Huang Yunchong approaching. "Junior Brother Wang Xiu? Junior Brother Li? I knew you’d be here..."
Seeing him, Li Zuoyue subconsciously glanced behind him. Finding no one, he frowned. "Where are your people?"
Huang Yunchong was baffled. "What people?"
Li Zuoyue explained, "There are female disciples running a business. If you pay them, they’ll accompany you through the trials, cheering you on from the sidelines and helping you pass..."
Huang Yunchong’s eyes lit up with understanding. "Oh, you mean that. Nah, I didn’t hire anyone!"
Li Zuoyue was skeptical. "Do you take me for a fool? You, of all people, wouldn’t hire them?"
Huang Yunchong looked completely innocent as he righteously declared, "Junior Brother Li, I, Huang, may not be a good man, but I’m definitely not stupid! How much do these junior sisters charge? And what’s the price for the girls at the All Fragrances Garden? The cost to hire one junior sister here is enough for me to spend three days there! Most importantly, you can’t do anything! You can’t even touch their hands. Do you take me for a sucker? Only a moron would pay for this!"
Li Zuoyue: "..."
Huang Yunchong asked, "Why aren’t you saying anything?"
"...It’s nothing!" Li Zuoyue was speechless. His shoulders slumped, and he let out a silent sigh. He felt he had done something incredibly foolish. Even Huang Yunchong could mock him now! When had he, Li Zuoyue, become the shame of Sanqing?
"Senior Brother Li, matters of fate cannot be rushed," Wang Xiu said slowly, trying to console him. "With your innate talent and unparalleled genius in the Sword Dao, how could you ever worry about not finding a true love?"
"How about... you perform a divination for me, Junior Brother?" Li Zuoyue asked, still feeling a little resentful.
"Hey, Senior Brother, you are the disciple of a Saint. How can you believe in such baseless things? It’s all superstition!" Wang Xiu said with a perfectly straight face.
Everyone: "..."
「Atop Dragon Head Peak.」
"Uh, Great Ancestor... You haven’t given up yet?"
Zhuo Canglang had already returned from a meeting, only to find the Snow Ancestor still clutching the Soul Fighting Machine, stubbornly trying to beat Wang Xiu. He was speechless.
"Hmph, in my entire life, I have never known the meaning of the words ’give up’!" the Snow Ancestor retorted defiantly, activating the Soul Fighting Machine once again.
Zhuo Canglang noticed her aura was slightly weaker than the last time he’d seen her. Although it wasn’t obvious, the soul power of an Earth Immortal expert was boundless. She must have tried a countless number of times by now.
Soon, she opened her eyes again, her aura weakening another notch. Clearly, she had failed once more.
BOOM!
Her aura surged violently, and the entire palace began to shake as if on the verge of collapse, trembling with her fury. She was getting aggravated. Her heart, normally as serene as ancient ice, was now frayed with vexation.
"Great Ancestor, I heard that kid Wang Xiu came up with something called a ’net café’ where several people can team up to challenge the Soul Fighting Machine... Perhaps you could give it a try?" Zhuo Canglang suggested cautiously. He was worried that if this continued, the Great Ancestor might just tear down the entire Dragon Head Peak.
"What nonsense are you spouting? When have I ever needed to join forces with anyone?" the Snow Ancestor declared, tilting her swan-like, snow-white neck, her eyes flashing. "I refuse to believe that kid is so formidable! I will find a flaw in his methods!"
Zhuo Canglang could only bow and exit helplessly.
In the blink of an eye, night fell.
WHOOSH!
An endless blizzard swept across Dragon Head Peak. The sky roiled with runes, and celestial light filled the wilderness, thick with killing intent and the rage of an Earth Immortal.
The Snow Ancestor emerged from the storm, stepped onto the cliffside platform, and looked at Zhuo Canglang with an expressionless face. "That net café you mentioned... where is it?"
Zhuo Canglang: "..."
