"Ah."

"Cuncha City is still quite a decent Class A city." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Yuchi walked discreetly down the streets of Cuncha City, presenting a very standard Yuchi identity—wearing ordinary clothes, blending leisurely among the crowd.

As for why not Tiesi City, it's mainly because his identity is problematic. There are too many acquaintances in Tiesi City; previously, Zong Liangqing went overboard there. Hence, it's absolutely impossible to appear in Tiesi City using Zong Liangqing's identity. Then, should he use Song Bei's identity?

That's not ideal either, considering both Song Bei and Yuchi's identities have already been used over at the mountain cave, making it likely that they might get directly recognized. So, three days after Yuchi arrived in Tiesi City, he made a decision that went against his principles: he originally intended to scrape some silver from Tiesi City, but now he's heading to the new Cuncha City instead.

Cuncha City is also a Class A city, but now, with past experiences, Yuchi is determined to carefully control his identity, entering Cuncha City quietly without disturbing anyone.

Otherwise, if he were to accidentally reveal his identity, it would cause great inconvenience.

After all, there are only so many Class A cities in the Third State. If he causes trouble in each one and they all come to know the legend of Yuchi, how's he supposed to fool people in the future?

"Shopkeeper, a bowl of beef noodles, hold the noodles."

Sitting in an inn, Yuchi shouted towards the man behind the counter.

Then, he noticed he had only 1,800,000 Dao points left, and he quietly added, "I misspoke, a bowl of beef noodles, hold the beef, just the noodles, make it cheaper."

Diners: "..."

It's simple: Ascension Gate is practically burning money now. Although he managed, with Zong Qianqun's guidance, to reach the fourth level of the Golden Core Stage within three months—equivalent to Huo Yuluo's level—the consumption of elixirs is astonishingly high.

Too expensive.

Yuchi calculated that Ascension Gate's main monthly expense is 70,000 Dao points, equating to 70,000 silver. Annually, that's over 800,000. If he doesn't keep earning, his 2,000,000 Dao points won't last two years, and then he'll directly flee with a bucket!

"Eh, save where you can."

Disciples are cultivating and improving various strengths, while Yuchi, as the Sect Leader, runs all over trying to make money.

Bitter life.

But it's fine; this time in Cuncha City, which is pretty unfamiliar, things might be easier. The commercial association is still small and can't handle this city's focus. Once it eventually grows, he won't need to be so cautious.

I refuse to believe I have acquaintances in Cuncha City. If I do, then I'll stand on my head and wash my hair!

"Cuncha City, Cuncha, one piece two pieces three pieces."

"Broken-hearted people, broken-hearted, one time two times three times."

Yuchi just murmured while eating noodles, and in a daze heard a woman's voice behind him, but didn't immediately realize, thinking this couldn't be possible in Cuncha City. Here, the inch-long tea leaves are famous and it's a Class A city, so it makes sense he came. How could there be acquaintances? That unconsciously led him to start crafting couplets.

After swallowing another mouthful of noodles, Yuchi slowly turned his head to look behind, and there it was—wasn't this the legendary couplet lady? Isn't it Bu Huoran!

The woman dressed in Celestial Craft Workshop attire, in a graceful lady-like manner, sat beside her daughter enjoying simple dishes; she was seated right next to him?! Earlier when he entered, he hadn't noticed the two, probably because he was checking his Dao points back then?

Then...

Am I going to stand on my head and wash my hair?

It's somewhat exaggerated; after all, this is Cuncha City, a town far from Xufu Town. He'd never been before, but didn't expect to encounter Bu Huoran and Bu Tingyue here, which is just... such a delightful surprise.

Yuchi, shedding tears, held his noodle bowl and sat across from them, unceremoniously took a few pieces of beef from a small dish, placing them on his plain noodle soup.

"Mrs. Bu, long time no see."

Yuchi was suddenly enlightened.

He understood; since he really doesn't want something to happen, it surely will, won't it? Such luck, could it be because he's neglected to help elderly ladies across the street lately? Or missed watering small flowers and grass?

"Chairman Yuchi, never thought we'd bump into you here," Bu Huoran naturally was very surprised.

She had just settled down briefly.

Hadn't started eating, and suddenly spotted a familiar figure entering. Initially, she definitely wouldn't directly associate the person with Yuchi, but after reviewing the back and recognizing the familiar black attire—which only Yuchi would ridiculously wear—isn't it him indeed?!