The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 552 - 317: Out with the Old, In with the New
Qi Zai had never been to a bathhouse before and curiosity got the better of him, insisting on following along. Tu Jin had no choice, and thinking that Qi Zai might provide some cover, reluctantly brought the inexperienced youngster inside, leaving Ning Xiaoxian alone at the entrance.
This place clearly was not welcoming to female patrons. The longer she stood there, the more passersby gave her looks, some of which were ill-intentioned. Though she wasn’t afraid, she found it disgusting, so she found a nearby meeting hall.
Trade flourished in Kashna City, and such meeting halls for merchants to negotiate were everywhere. Since deals are most easily struck over the dining table, these halls also served alcohol and food, and the more upscale ones had private rooms with barriers set regularly by specialized Barrier Masters to ensure the privacy of their esteemed guests’ conversations.
She didn’t need to sit in a private room and chose a seat by the main entrance, which happened to have the perfect view of the Hot Spring Pavilion. She casually ordered a plate of dates and a portion of stewed green onions. The dates were a local delicacy, plump and sweet as honey, and she fell in love with the taste after just one bite. According to the locals, eating fresh dates mixed with milk and honey has a great effect on boosting vitality.
The green onions are common in the desert; after being pickled, they are spicy but not hot, deep green in color, crisp and tender, with an excellent taste, making them perfect for cooking various nutritious soups and accompanying drinks. However, she was short on time, so she only asked the shop for a small portion of blanched green onions. These were tender stems of green onions, cleaned and scalded, then mixed with dressing, tasting very unique. In this hall, eight out of ten tables would order this dish.
She was just savoring the sixth date when two people walked in one after the other. The one in front was a beautiful woman in red, with delicate skin and deep, three-dimensional features. This being the Northwest, the locals usually had high noses and deep-set eyes, and she looked like a mixed beauty like Hu Huoer, beautiful in red but lacking that untamed wildness. The young man following her looked somehow familiar.
The man always wore a pleasant smile, neither obsequious nor overly flattering, yet the tenderness in his eyes seemed to overflow. He was quite handsome, and if any girl were to be stared at like that, her heart might melt. However, Ning Xiaoxian felt a sense of repulsion when she looked at his face.
Where had she seen this guy before? She pondered deeply.
"You encountered him in the White Tiger forest," Changtian reminded her.
"Hmm, and then?" She still had no recollection.
"Silly girl, what kind of memory is that?" "Those two people stacked on top of each other?"
She suddenly realized. Ah ha, it was that scumbag who had given aphrodisiac to his junior sister, who had a crush on him! What she remembered in her mind was his pathetic state, almost stripping off even his last piece of underwear. Today he was neatly dressed, and she failed to recognize him, her subconscious only finding him disgusting. "Changtian, you have a really good memory," she said mockingly with ill intent, "Is it his face you remember, or the fair waist and long legs of Junior Sister Cen? What man could forget that alluring scene?"
Suddenly, it was silent in the God Demon Prison. Just as she was feeling sheepish, Changtian’s voice came, cold and hollow like it was squeezed through his teeth: "Ning Xiaoxian! Roll in and accept your death!"
Well, she knew she had taken the joke too far. "Cough cough, just kidding, Lord Divine Monarch, don’t be angry, huh!" She laughed twice ingratiatingly, "Speaking of which, where is Junior Sister Cen? She’s not seen, and the person by his side has changed to this red-dressed lady."
Changtian did not respond, evidently still angry.
After using the Blinding Technique, her appearance became ordinary. She could control any muscle in her body, naturally including her facial muscles. The construction of human features is truly fascinating; just minor changes can transform beauty into ugliness in an instant. This method is similar to the Sword Technique; it’s a minor application of facial muscle skill and doesn’t fall under Divine Power Technique, so experts wouldn’t notice unless she kept her energy concealed, to avoid being recognized.
However, the man and woman before her didn’t have the ability to recognize her. The woman, a stranger to her, and Senior Brother Chen didn’t pay her any attention. The woman stormed in with an angry look, and before she could speak, "Senior Brother Chen" already stood behind her, gently holding her wrist, saying, "I know you’re angry, but let’s talk upstairs slowly, shall we? This place is noisy with people." His voice was low and pleasant, but Ning Xiaoxian’s keen hearing wasn’t fooled.
