The next day.
The night has fallen in Jianxian City, bustling with people. Although the grand ceremony to ascend the Immortal has concluded yesterday, many cultivators are still reluctant to leave.
Outside the Immortal Brew Tower, countless cultivators stop and take a look.
"I heard the lady of Immortal Brew Tower is hosting a banquet tonight for Sect Leader Qin, Saintess Xia, Orchid Fairy, and Xu Caiji?"
"Don't make a mistake, it's Fairy Qiu!"
"Aren't Qiu Zhihe and Saintess Xia the same person?"
"Haven't you heard? It's very likely that Saintess Xia and Qiu Zhihe are two souls in one body. They often vie for Sect Leader Qin's attention, so avoid mentioning Qiu Zhihe in front of Saintess Xia, and vice versa, or you'll be in real trouble!"
"Whoa! Isn't Sect Leader Qin living the dream?"
"Isn't there also the Tao Spirit Body? Damn, Qin Gengyun is truly every man's enemy!"
News from somewhere says the lady of Immortal Brew Tower will host the three who ascended the Immortal Flying Pavilion and Qiu Zhihe tonight.
Therefore, countless cultivators waited in front of Immortal Brew Tower.
It is said that the Immortal Brew not only aids in Realm Breakthrough but is extremely fragrant and intoxicating, so these cultivators hope Qin Gengyun and the others will get drunk and possibly share some immortal fate.
As the cultivators looked on expectantly, Qin Gengyun finally appeared, accompanied on his left by the cool and charming Qiu Zhihe, and on his right by the tall and spirited Mo Xiaolan.
The two exquisite fairies by his side instantly attracted numerous envious gazes.
As for Xu Caihe, who followed behind them, she was automatically ignored.
The four arrived at the Immortal Brew Tower, and Luo Niansheng came out from inside with a smile:
"Welcome, four of you, please follow me."
Luo Niansheng was still in her sleeveless purple palace dress, elegantly styled with meticulous makeup, charming and pretty, but still slightly overshadowed by Qiu Zhihe and Mo Xiaolan.
However, Luo Niansheng didn't mind, as soon as entering the Immortal Brew Tower, she hooked Mo Xiaolan's arm:
"Orchid Fairy, so nice to meet again, why don't you sit with me later?"
Mo Xiaolan glanced at Qin Gengyun, and Luo Niansheng snorted: "Why look at him, you're not his wife or concubine!"
Qin Gengyun chuckled: "What Fairy Luo says is right, Xiaolan, stay with Fairy Luo."
"Okay, I'll stay with you." Mo Xiaolan looked at Luo Niansheng, but her eyes carried a hint of sorrow.
Luo Niansheng seemed puzzled, somehow feeling Mo Xiaolan's attitude towards her was different than it was two days ago.
Under the watchful eyes of numerous cultivators, the five moved towards the tower's seventh layer, Qiu Zhihe turned back to look at Xu Caihe after taking a few steps.
The trembling Xu Caihe felt a shock, hurriedly suppressing her inner fear and trying hard to appear calm.
Everyone thought the four were there just to drink the Immortal Brew, but only Xu Caihe knew tonight would not be a good feast.
If only I hadn't watched what was inside the Colorful Bone last night!
Ahhhh!
I don't want to die!
Xu Caihe screamed internally, gloomily trailing behind the group until they reached the seventh layer.
This layer had several guardian arrays and isolation arrays. Once entered, those prying eyes below could no longer peer inside.
Wei Ying sat at a round table, wearing a light purple floral-patterned long dress, her hair styled in a matron's bun, exuding elegance and dignity.
Upon seeing the five arrive, Wei Ying smiled gently, rising to greet Qin Gengyun and the others:
"Congratulations Sect Leader Qin, Orchid Fairy, Fairy Xu on ascending Immortal Flying Peak and gaining immortal fate."
The three returned the greeting, Qin Gengyun said to Wei Ying: "Senior Wei, I have brought Xiaohong back."
Wei Ying smiled gracefully: "Thank you, Sect Leader Qin, please have a seat."
Qin Gengyun and Qiu Zhihe, Mo Xiaolan exchanged glances and sat down calmly, Xu Caihe followed suit, her hands resting on her lap constantly trembling.
Wei Ying looked at Xu Caihe: "Why is Fairy Xu so nervous?"
Xu Caihe was startled and waved her hands hurriedly: "Me, nervous? I'm not nervous, hahaha!"
Fortunately, Wei Ying's attention seemed not focused on her, didn't ask further, and clapped her hands. A maid in a colorful short dress came out with a pot of wine.
Luo Niansheng smiled and rose: "This is the top-tier Immortal Brew, though not comparable to the one mother gave Orchid Fairy the other day, it's still something ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators can't obtain."
As she spoke, she poured wine for the four, Wei Ying raised her glass, smiling at Qin Gengyun and the others:
"This cup first, to welcome the four of you to Immortal Brew Tower!"
After that, she drank it all in one go, Qin Gengyun and the others also raised their heads and drank their cups empty.
Luo Niansheng poured another glass for them, then sat beside Mo Xiaolan, warmly serving her dishes.
The atmosphere at the table was quite harmonious. 𝘧𝓇ℯℴ𝓂
After a moment, Qin Gengyun suddenly clutched his chest:
"Why has my spiritual power suddenly stagnated?"
Mo Xiaolan and Qiu Zhihe also showed painful expressions.
Thud, Xu Caihe beside them had already collapsed onto the table.
Then Qin Gengyun, Qiu Zhihe, and Mo Xiaolan also fell unconscious.
Luo Niansheng looked shocked, quickly supporting Mo Xiaolan: "Xiaolan, Xiaolan, what's wrong?"
She checked Qin Gengyun and the others, finding them all unconscious, she picked up the wine pot, sniffed it carefully, and said in horror:
"The Nine Deaths Meteor Spirit Pill in the wine? Who poisoned it?!"
Luo Niansheng suddenly looked at the maid serving the wine, reaching towards her:
"It's you!"
The maid flashed aside, already at Wei Ying's side, giggling:
"Fairy Luo, you've been serving and entertaining at Immortal Brew Tower for hundreds of years without awareness, noticing the poison in the wine just now?"
Luo Niansheng was furious: "Who are you?! Mother, apprehend her!"
However, Wei Ying remained seated, even gently holding the maid's hand, softly stroking, while the maid nestled against her chest.
The two women seemed extremely intimate, yet also extremely strange.
"Mother? What's going on here?"
Luo Niansheng was bewildered, the next moment in her horrified gaze, Wei Ying slowly stood, her body rising, her appearance and attire changing along.
Finally transformed into a handsome and elegant middle-aged man.
Luo Niansheng widened her eyes, incredulous at what she was seeing: "Who are you?! Where is my mother?"
The man smiled lightly: "I am Chen Qingmo."
The maid lifted her hand to unpin her bun, as her hair cascaded down, a black flame ignited on her body.
"Black Phoenix Flame? You are that Black Divine Phoenix!"
Luo Niansheng was shocked, glaring at Chen Qingmo:
"What exactly do you both want? Where is my mother?!"
Chen Qingmo raised his hand and released a streak of black energy, capturing Luo Niansheng, then slowly walked to the unconscious Qiu Zhihe, scrutinizing her closely.
"Daughter, today is the day father and daughter can finally recognize each other."
Luo Niansheng struggled and shouted: "Chen Qingmo, what nonsense are you talking about? How could Saintess Xia be your daughter?!"
Chen Qingmo laughed heartily, releasing a surge of black energy towards Qin Gengyun:
"The Soul Supplement Seal is mine now."
Suddenly, a cool voice sounded:
"Zhenyang, you are not worthy to be my father."