CHAPTER 193: CHAPTER 1 THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY_2

"Not in a hurry. With Divinity Transformation Cultivation, those two little fellows by his side must be Spiritual Beasts. Let’s see if he has any companions," He Long said, squinting, his face marked with small scars.

Chen Jiuge was unaware that he was being targeted just because of five Top Grade Spirit Stones.

After checking in, Chen Jiuge did not go wandering around the city right away. Instead, he decided to take a bath and rest, as the large shared room had really exhausted him.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.

A series of knocks at the door disturbed Chen Jiuge, who was still bathing.

Draped in a bathrobe, Chen Jiuge opened the door. He saw a wealthy and generous-looking landlady standing outside, which left him somewhat puzzled. "Landlady, is there something you need?"

"Won’t you invite me in to sit?" Nian Yu said, casting a flirtatious look at Chen Jiuge.

Chen Jiuge hesitated for a moment before inviting Nian Yu in.

As soon as she sat down, Nian Yu began, "Mr. Chen must be a disciple traveling from a Major Sect."

Chen Jiuge was startled. Was my disguise really that bad?

"Don’t worry, Mr. Chen, your disguise is fine. It’s just that you were a bit too generous, plus I’ve seen quite a lot," Nian Yu reassured.

"Heh, the landlady truly has the Wisdom Eye," Chen Jiuge said, a bit disappointed that he had exposed himself so easily.

"Mr. Chen should be cautious from now on. The extravagant spending this afternoon was seen by quite a few Loose Cultivators, and I’m afraid many of them harbor ill intentions," Nian Yu hinted meaningfully.

"Is that so? Thank you for the reminder, landlady," Chen Jiuge replied, somewhat distracted.

Just a group of Loose Cultivators with at most Returning to Void Cultivation? I’m more curious about how just five Top Grade Spirit Stones exposed me. Does that mean the Loose Cultivators in the Five-Colored Immortal City are too poor?

After giving her warning, Nian Yu left the room, but her gaze toward Chen Jiuge’s room was somewhat inscrutable.

***

Chen Jiuge shared this matter with Yue Meng and Da Bai, looking for their opinions.

Da Bai exclaimed, "What? Someone wants to rob us? That’s courting death! Let me handle them all."

Holding down Da Bai, who looked like a thug, Yue Meng said, "Just ignore them. At most, they are Returning to Void. They pose no threat to us. Just do whatever we planned."

"That makes sense. Okay, then let’s rest well tonight. Tomorrow we’ll go buy Five-Colored Vestment robes, which are said to be woven from the silk of the Five-Colored Silkworm, one of the seventy-two rare insects." Chen Jiuge set the plan for the next day.

***

「The next day」

Chen Jiuge, accompanied by his two Spiritual Beasts, visited the most famous Immortal Clothes Pavilion in the Five-Colored Immortal City. It was said that the pavilion was backed by the Tidal Heaven Sect. In the entire Three-Light Domain, no Cultivator dared to tamper with anything related to the Tidal Heaven Sect, besides those from the Bihai Immortal Sect.

"Welcome."

The attitude of the Female Cultivator who greeted them was very good. This familiar greeting reminded Chen Jiuge of his previous life.

"This Senior, what do you need?" said a young girl with Golden Core Cultivation, who looked a bit naive and silly.

"I want to buy some Five-Colored Vestment robes, the authentic ones," Chen Jiuge added.

The young girl gave Chen Jiuge a skeptical look. He definitely has Divinity Transformation Cultivation, but is this man joking?

"Senior, the real Five-Colored Vestment robe costs at least 3,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones." The young girl emphasized the number "3,000".

"Just 3,000? Looking down on us, aren’t you? Lead the way," Da Bai said arrogantly.

"Indeed, 3,000 is not cheap, but if it’s nice-looking, it’s not unacceptable," Yue Meng chimed in.

Qing Meng felt as if she had encountered a fool. Three thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones! Although a Divinity Transformation Cultivator might be able to afford it, I really don’t think this plainly dressed Cultivator before me can come up with that amount.

Compared to his previous life, the Cultivation World now placed even greater importance on attire. Vestment robes were not only a reflection of status but also a matter of safety. Any Cultivator with some Spirit Stones would buy higher-end Vestment robes to protect themselves.

Though she inwardly cast aspersions, Qing Meng still led them to the counter with the authentic Five-Colored Vestment robes. Just in case.

Still harboring her fanciful dreams, Qing Meng pointed to a dark blue Vestment robe and explained, "This is the Qing Vestment robe, also known as the Qingfeng robe outside. It contains a Fixed Technique that enhances speed and can be used without consumption three times a day, with Spiritual Energy automatically replenishing."

"Its defense is also quite formidable. Cultivators below the Nascent Soul level can hardly break through. It’s priced at 3,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones."

Chen Jiuge, watching Qing Meng earnestly describe the Vestment robes beside him, stroked his chin and asked, "Do you have any Vestment robes that are very comfortable to wear?"

"Ah, this... Comfortable Vestment robes?" Qing Meng was a bit baffled.

"Very good-looking ones are also fine."

"I want the coolest one."

Qing Meng, completely clueless, looked at the three of them. Chen Jiuge chuckled and patted their heads. "Just get what they said. By the way, you don’t think I don’t have Spirit Stones, do you?"

Chen Jiuge took out a Storage Bag, motioning Qing Meng to check it.

At a brief glance, Qing Meng felt a bit dizzy. So many Spirit Stones!

As Chen Jiuge smiled, Qing Meng stumbled away to find the Vestment robes.

「A quarter of an hour later」

Qing Meng returned with a lady of outstanding figure and appearance.

"This Fellow Daoist, I am Lin Caixi, the Pavilion Master of this Immortal Clothes Pavilion. May I invite you to the VIP room to discuss your specific requirements for Vestment robes?" Lin Caixi said with a smile.

Chen Jiuge hesitated for a moment before agreeing. Surely I can’t encounter trouble here as well? After all, the Immortal Clothes Pavilion is the property of a True Disciple of the Tidal Heaven Sect.

***

「VIP Room」

Lin Caixi had Qing Meng leave first, then said, "Apart from the requirements just mentioned, does the Fellow Daoist have any other requirements for the Vestment robe?"