The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 599 - 342: Targeting Miluo
"How is it?" Mr. Miluo saw her just staring with wide eyes at the crystal chamber outside and couldn’t help but ask with a smile. Such a splendid house, most girls would like it. On the way he hastened her here, he was actually somewhat expectant like a young man experiencing the first flush of youth, hoping she would be continuously surprised by the scenery.
Where did this fox learn so many tricks to please girls? Lord Changtian in the God Demon Prison snorted coldly, and Qiongqi immediately flattered: "What’s so good about such a shallow river? Lord Changtian’s Water Mansion is the real beauty!"
Ning Xiaoxian kept staring at the water, and after a long while, she finally said, "It’s indeed like a dream, very beautiful. But it’s too exquisite... It would be great if there were fierce large fish swimming outside, with a body length of ten meters. That would truly be a sight to see." She thought of Huaxia’s aquariums. Although the water was beautiful, she had seen countless undersea sceneries on television, so her vision wasn’t low.
Mr. Miluo chuckled silently. Even Tu Jin, who was standing by like a block of wood, couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. The Shuize Garden had gone to great lengths to lay out the riverbed like this; if large fish were added, it would probably turn the scenery into a muddy swamp in no time. Her aesthetic preferences were indeed different from ordinary women.
The maid came forward to pour some Spiritual Wine, and asked softly, "Young Master, would you like me to call for Ru Ji to join you today?" Although her voice was soft, Ning Xiaoxian, who had good hearing, immediately turned her gaze over, sparkling with interest. So, was she finally going to experience the company of a drinking companion of this era?
Mr. Miluo, usually a suave character, unexpectedly felt a bit uneasy when she looked at him, and coughed lightly saying, "No need."
"It’s necessary," she said with a smile, "I’ve never... never been to such a place before, I’m very curious. Ahem, you just take care of the check." She said to the maid, "Please bring in Ru Ji, I’m looking forward to it."
The maid looked at Mr. Miluo, who helplessly nodded his head.
Soon, a woman holding a musical instrument was brought in. Ning Xiaoxian took one glance and inwardly praised, ’As expected of Mr. Miluo’s frequent pick among the Six Major Flower Cards, truly with almond eyes, a nose as exquisite as jade, a dot of vermillion between her brows adding a hint of allure, yet her skin was a light honey shade carrying patterns that almost seemed like tattoos, strangely beautiful. This woman, with her slender figure and narrow shoulders, entered leaning on the maid in a wavy manner, exuding a delicate and fragile charm.’
She definitely wasn’t human. She transmitted a message to Changtian, "What kind of demon is this?"
"This is probably... a Butterfly Demon?" His voice carried a hint of uncertainty, "The ancient times were a hundred times more tumultuous than now; such Affiliated Clans were rare." The so-called Affiliated Clans were Demon Clans that lived in dependence on a stronger race, such as the Bat Demon that once plagued Siping County and lived as an Affiliated Clan dependent on Ming Xiao City. During ancient times, Barbarians and Great Demons roamed, and such Affiliated Clans generally hid themselves, not daring to show themselves.
Charming without vulgarity, delicate without stupidity, she realized that this was the type Mr. Miluo fancied.
Ru Ji’s instrument somewhat resembled the morin khuur found on Huaxia’s vast grasslands. Upon entering, she gave a salute and said softly, "Mr. Miluo is here." Her voice was rich and mellow, the epitome of a lady from a distinguished family. Ning Xiaoxian inwardly praised that the beauties trained in Shuize Garden indeed had grace and poise, more dignified than the small-minded gentlewomen of the present day. This was not a brothel; those who could dine here were at least a Demon Venerable or a Human King, and certainly wouldn’t like the common crude types who throw themselves at guests upon meeting.
It’s worth mentioning that demons, unlike Human Cultivators, do not abstain from the mortal pleasures of food and wine. The pursuit of true nature within the Demon Clan also includes the heart of passion|desire; many Demon Sects do not prohibit affairs between men and women for this reason.
Mr. Miluo, seeing Ru Ji, smiled faintly and introduced her to Ning Xiaoxian, "Ru Ji is one of the Six Major Flower Cards of Shuize Garden. There are six in total, each with their own claim to fame. Hmm, Ru Ji, this is Miss Xiao Xian. She’s very curious about your musical skills, so you must perform well tonight."
It was the first time Ning Xiaoxian had come to a place like this, yet she understood that the girls here sold their art, not themselves, but presumably these so-called Flower Cards were akin to the concept of a top-ranked courtesan?
Ru Ji timidly looked at him, eyes brimming with boundless affection, softly acknowledging with a "Yes." A maid brought a brocade stool for her to sit and play her musical instrument, starting to play gently.
The sound of the qin was extremely melodious, swirling around in the small crystal room. The Butterfly Demon’s musical skills were indeed good, but somehow, amidst the upbeat tune, there was a hint of profound melancholy. Ning Xiaoxian listened for a while and her thoughts drifted off to her life in Huaxia, those days of young troubles, youthful sorrows, when looking back with her current Mental State, it seemed ridiculously naïve. Yet those innocent and lively days, sour and sweet like green apples, were gone forever.
