After everybody left the dining hall, Old man Su had the waiters and waitresses cleaned up before sending them home. He sat on his stool behind the bar counter and watched as the last one of them left.
Taking out a cigarette, he used a match to light it up, he pinched the cigarette between his forefinger and middle finger, and put it between his lips. After a deep inhale and a careful sniff,he put on a face of indulgement.
With starry eyes glistening with light, he watch the smoke he puffed out swirlling around and with a giggle he said "hahaha great stuff, fuck i can't get enough of the rush, hehehe, thank the gods the wife is out of town or i wouldn't hear the end of it."
"Ugh, what good stuff? all i smell is cheap crap from over here, beside that you know that crappy stuff can kill you right?, even with your cultivation level it can do damage"
Without as much as a warning, a firm voice filled with machismo sounded out and interrupting his personal and ambarrassing personal moment. Turning his head around with a frown on his face Old man Su saw who it was.
It was none other than Long Ye, staring at him with a smirk on his face, it wasn't an arrogant smirk that those noble young masters throw at others they feel they are above, but one of a child catching his father performing an act which he shouldn't be doing.
“Kid, not bad, you managed to sneak up on me" stroking his beard Old man Su tried to act like wasn't ambarrassed, but deep down he was praying that Long Ye didn't see to much of his...uhm... less than elder like behavior, hence he changed the subject.
"Nothing much, just some petty and cheap tricks i've had to learned in order to survive" Long Ye responded in a nonchalant way, as he made his way toward the front of the bar, and sitting down on a stool.
"cheap tricks my ass, kid that concealment technique you just used is without a doubt high level one, ai how i wished i had it back in my service days. I'd used it to train assassin's and send them after high valued enemy generals and commanders.
Shaking his head in sorrow, Old man Su was reminiscing about his misfortune. He wasn't wrong though the technique used by Long Ye was indeed a high level one, in fact it was the God rank 'Hidden Flowing light'.
This allows the user to suppress his profound energy aura within a range determined by the user, and it also allowed the user to display a profound energy that would seem far weaker than it actually was or even go as far as completly concealing it.
Next he used 'Shadowless Lost Step' A movement skill that even gods and devils could not fathom. It would allow the user to outrun opponents that are realms above their own and it also conceal any and all sound made by the footsteps of the user.
After sitting down in front of Old man Su, Long Ye took out a llittle woodn box. The wooden box had an ancient make to it, When Long Ye held it in both hands, his hands sink a little.
The wood was surprisingly several times heavier than metal. It was Divine red-crowned crane Ebony, Old man Su recognized this wood. Divine red-crowned Ebony was harder than metal.
It would not decay, even when buried in the ground for thousands of years. However, the Divine red-crowned Ebony box in Long Ye's hands were lined with the marks of time. It was mottled with age. It was unknown about how much time this wooden box had experienced.
Looking it, Old man Su was speechless. He knew how valuable this box was, in his life he knew nobody who would waste a Divine red-crowned Ebony to make a box, instead it could be used to make divine weapons.
Not even the emperor would be foolish enough to be this prodigal, squinting his eyes he carefully sized up Long Ye. As if his burning stare was worth fart to him Long Ye proceeded with his actions which further shocked Old man Su.
Opening the lid of the box, and within it laid six rows of cigarettes and each row was ten deep, but unlike normal cigarettes that old man Su was used to. No these cigarettes were as thick as two adult fingers,they were also as long as an average man's middle fingers, and both ends were pointy and closed like the tip of an arrow.
He was confused, he didn't know what those things were. but when the aroma that permeated in the room entered his nose, he suddenly stood up straight and his eyes were wide open, the hair in the back of his head stood up.
He had goesbumps, he stared at them like a man that just discovered the loved of his life, yes he was hooked. Seeing his reaction Long Ye laughed as he resumed his preparation. He took out a set of unfamiliar metal like instruments, a round shaped ashtray, a glass cup and a glass ball shaped container with a dark amber liquid in it.
"Ok old man since you like your tabaco, i'm going to show you that what you have been smoking al your life were nothing but cheap bushweed, this is called a cigar and those one are called perfecto's"
Smiling at the entranced old man in front of him Long Ye told him his real purpouse for sitting down in front of him. and like a drunk man chasing his next glass of alcohol old man su looked up at Long Ye in confusion.
Without a care i the world Long Ye picked one of the perfecto and went through the motions of cutting the tips, he thenn paased it to ol man Su and said "take a draw"
After doing so he began to toast the foot of the cigar, and slowly but surely he eventually lights it after having old man su take a few puffs.
"HOLY F**K!! THIS IS AMAZING" old man Su lost himself in delight, he had never tasted something so magnificent as a modern day cigar. The technology and production methods used by modern day people are eons away from the past.
The game Cosmic Realm tried to introduce modern day elements in a old fantasy game, such things included modern day cigars and liquor, in one of the missions in the game the reward was called god of tabaco and liquor.
It meant that one would have an unlimited supply of modern day cigars and liquors brands at his disposal. The items holding these goods were two large walk-in bank safes and inside of them were different door that led to each specific need.
From vodkas to brandys, from cubans to chinese tabaco. Laughing at the old mans reaction Long Ye couldn't help but marvel to himself at his ingenius plan. The cigars he presented to old man su were nothing but cheap bundle cigars cost only $20 USD for a pack of a hundred cigars in todays market.
The name of the cigar he is currently smoking is called the 'The scorn woman' and the whiskey in the glass bottle is none other than 'fighting cock' bourbon which goes for $15 USD a bottle.
After puring a a cup of bourbon Long Ye sttod up and said to Old man Su "ok old man im done, oh and these things are all yours now, in the bottom of the box is a beastking sheet with the instructions on how to light and smoke the cigars, also this box is a little bit special. It's outfitted with a spacial dimension array like a spatial ring so you will not run of smoke or liquor for at the very least hundred years. the array is activated everytime you close the lid after putting everything back to they're original position, and this box is called a humidor it's sole purpose is to hold,cure and carry cigars and the need accesories, alright im out for a bit , take care."
Sitting there with a dumb expression on his face Old man Su couldn't believe it not only was this a rare the Divine red-crowned Ebony wood but it was also outfitted with a spatial array? This was way to much, all this for a cigar humidor. who in the hell is this young man and where did he come from.
Long Ye walked swiftly out of the door. He looked up to see the sun starting to set a bit neaning it was nearing nightime smiling descided to walk in a a random direction, but in his mind what he was looking for the biggest and most populated bar in the city. Why you might ask? well the three things soldiers and mercenaries love are money,booze, and women.
They fight for gold and spirit stones in ordee to get the other two, yup only the really expensive places took spirit stones but every places took gold, silver and copper taels.
100 Copper = 1 Silver Teal
1000 Silver = 1 Gold Teal
100,000,000 gold = 1 Low Spirit stone
1,000,000 Low Grade Stone = 1 Mid Grade Stone
1,000,000 Mid Grade Stone = 1 High Grade Stone
While walking through the streets, Long Ye was practically fleeing as he endured the burning gazes of the people. It seems like word has spread about his prowess, so people who were able to recognize were gossiping about him, and those who didn't were to busy exaggerating the events that occured.
As he made his way, he stopped a pedestrian and ask about the location of the best and most popular bar/restaurant in town. Without hesitation the man told him he was looking for the Liushang Pavilion and that if he kept walking in his current direction he would soon reach his destination.
Saying his thanks Long Ye began walking, soon he saw something that looked like a old chinese mansion, he observed the flow of patrons walking in and out. shrugging his shoulders he decided to walk in with large strides.
This restaurant was a multi-storied pavilion that was divided into three floors. The first floor’s surroundings were filled with flora and fauna that were extremely pleasing to the eye, and since it was dinner time, the first floor was already packed with people and bustling with activity.
following the stairs and walked swiftly up to the second floor. Compared to the first floor, the second floor was instead much quieter. Although many people were conversing, they intentionally suppressed the sound of their voices, as they were very conscious of their image. seeing as the second floor was also full Long Ye made his way up to the third floor.
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As he entered, he was greeted by the Hostess. A beautiful woman in her late 20s who wore a dark red dress. In her hands was a beautifully crafted notebook, making one realize that it’s not so simple at a glance!
"Guest, please come over here." Before long, a female attendant greeted him and brought him to a nearby table. sitting down. He was seated nearby a large open window, that overlooked the city skyline. she gave the two a menu each as she was getting ready to go back downstairs.
Long Ye said to the waitress "Bring me a serving of all the specialty dishes in your restaurant, and a jug of fine wine," Duan Ling Tian instructed."Yes." The female attendant respectfully nodded before turning around and leaving.
In next to no time, good wine and delicious food were placed onto the table. "This restaurant is really special." Long Ye lightly smiled. He was nearly unable to hear any of the loud noise from the first floor while sitting here on the second floor, and everything seemed so calm and peaceful.
A small portion of the surrounding patrons were discussing private matters, whereas the larger portion were discussing the most recent events, some were discussing him and his overly exaggerated exploits, so he naturally tuned them out and focused on other reports.
One in perticular piked his interest. The table to his left and three tables down were talking about the ancient ruins that was discovered eight days ago, and how the seal will crumple in two days, so many elites and experts from the region and from others will be flooding the city.
As he was listening a voice filled arrogance sounded out besides him, which in turned silenced the whole second floor of the pavillion.
“Who this fool who dare take my favorite table in the house!” Hearing such a loud and overbearing voice, Long Ye turned is head to see who it was.
Standing there was handsome youth around twenty years old, who’s black hair was swept back, his eyes were sharp and arrogant, making it seem as if he’s looking down on everything. He wore a set of green grandeur robes that’s embedded with actual gold along the edges with a few sets of jewelry.With a glance, one could tell that this youth was one of those arrogant young masters from those noble families!
this youth, he was overflowing with arrogance! He didn’t even put Yu in his eyes! Although he showed a slight interest towards the dishes in front of Long Ye he was more focused on kicking Long Ye out of his 'private table'. Behind him were a dozen or so experts dressed in similarly green martial arts clothing with leather armors. They emitted a faint dangerous aura that made anyone shiver in fear!
With a glance Long Ye was able to discern that all these men were at the eighth level of the Mortal Profound realm and the boy himself was at the fourth level of the True Profound realm. Soon after he began his show many voices broke out
“When did Gou Ki arrive"
"Gou Ki as in the young master of Black Water City's Gou clan?"
"Yea it is indeed them, they possess an innate bloodline martial spirit Sacred Bright Tiger, because of that they are a bonafide noble clan and he is their successor."
"Ai it seems like things are moving fast huh, if he is here that means all the other clans are begining to move as well"
As Long Ye listened to these people, he realize why this little shit was so arrogant, but Gou Ki on the other hand was getting more and more impatient, so he once again roared at Long Ye.
"Peasant, just because you can wear expensive clothes it does not mean you can rub shoulders with us noble clans, now beat it before i have my man break both of your legs and have you crawl back to your montheran..."
before he could finish another voice sounded out and drowned him out,"Why does everytime i see you, your always yelling and behaving like a three year old brat?"
as those words were spoken another strange occurrence suddenly took place. At that moment, everyone was experiencing a strange feeling, as if a river of blood had descended, bringing an incredibly bloody aura toward them, along with a sense of agony and bloodlust.
Everyone’s expressions changed slightly, as they noticed the owner of that voice, within their view, a bulky young man made his way up the stairs. His shoulders were swinging up and down as if a fierce tiger was springing down from the mountain. Behind him was also a group of men, but they were all wearing blood red clothing and theyre aura was feircer then those of Gu Ki even though they're cultivation were more or less equal.
this muscleman’s cultivation base had surpassed Gu Ki. He was at the eight level of the True Profound realm, four levels higher than Gu Ki even thought they were around the same age.
And soon again another round of clamor broke yet again, this time they were gossiping like school yard girls upon seeing the figure of their crush walk past them.
"Look it's Hu Da of the Hu noble clan from Flying Hill City!!!"
"Oh my god what is that maniac doing here?"
"Maniac? why do you say that?"
Another voice suddenly snapped at the previous man who spoke out saying "Are you retarded? the Hu clan is a noble clan with inherited Martial Spirit, theres is the Blood tiger. Not only that every man from the Hu family must serve in the military, hence they are a full fledge militaristic clan."
looking at the man in front of him Long Ye once again took note of his background, but soon lost interest in him. But it seems like those two had history..No they had grievance, and sure enough Gou Ki snapped at the muscle-man
"Hu Da what are you doing here? why don't you go to the stables and enjoy the mare they have down there you stupid brute"
The muscleman whose name appeared to be Hu Da let out a laugh, his face full of disdain after hearing these words, “Loser, stop talking bullshit. If you disapprove of my actions, then step forward; I’ll grant you your death with just a slap!”
As he spoke, a ferocious aura started to grow. Hearing his reply Gou Ki felt humiliated but he knew he was no match for him, not only was Hu Da was more powerful he was also more ruthless than him.
Gou Ki’s expression was even more twisted; instead of showing some respect, this Huang Long chose to slap him on the face in front of all those he viewed as peasants.
Despite that, Gou Ki did not dare to move, as Huang Long’s cultivation was indeed four layers higher than him. If a fight broke out, he did not have the confidence in himself.
took a deep breath. With a sudden flicker in his eyes, the cold expression on his face disappeared as said in a cold tone to Hu Da "I will remember that, and one day i will pay you back for this humiliation a hundred fold"
Snorting at him Hu Da no longer paid him any heed but as he was about to walk past him and his group, a sudden deep,cold and freezing aura drifted into the hall. Multiple sets of gentle, light and rhythmic footsteps could soon be heard making they're way up the stairs.
Everybody but Long Ye were standing thare in anticipation, why? because one must be considerably strong to affect the tempature like that and not many people practiced ice based techniques in this kingdom.
Those that do never obtain a realm as high as this one. And also everybody here knew of one family who could do it, yes only one family not only practice ice attributes cultivation techniques extensively the Bing noble clan.
With bated breath, a group of women made they're way up the stairs also, and every single one of them had skin like ice and bones of jade, cherry red lips,their full and waterfall like black hairs hung down freely accentuating their flawless features even more.
Any of them could be considered extraordinary precious beauties in the world. Most of the top ten beauty of the Wild Dragon kingdom, had almost always came from Bing clan as well! Just speaking from this aspect, the Bing clan was undoubtedly a paradise that men craved even in their dreams!
But because of they're cultivation technique and way of life, most men would end up dead upon performing copius activities with any of them. The only way to mate with a memeber of the Bing clan would be to posses similarly ice attribute martial spirit, and to posses the absolute Ying or absolute Yang martial body.
The Ying or Yang martial bodies are incredibly rare, and those who posses them are cultivation addict monsters, so if known by they're faimly elders, getting them to come to the Bing clan was only wishful thinking.
But in history there are those who choose not to listen to the warnings of these ice beauties. It wasn't a secret a few hundred years ago a foolish prince's eyecaught fancy of a young woman from the Bing clan.
He tried any and all methods possible to get her but to no avail, he was a strong Tyrant Profound realm cultivator, he was handsome and on top of all a prince. Mad with rage at a banquet held at the palace he waited for the right opportunity, where he caught her alone. He forced himself upon her, but things did not go as planned.
As soon as his spear parted the waves despite her begging him to stop, he immediately felt his meridans frezing up, soon his entire body was freezing up from the inside out. In less than twenty seconds he became an ice block, and shattered into millions of tiny pieces.
Thinking he was about to enjoy a night of delight he set up an observation chrystal in the corner of the room in order to record his act, when he died the Bing clan girl ran back to people of her clan who were present in the banquet soon all madness broke through.
The royal family had to compasate the Bing clan heavily, and the observation chrystal destroyed, but word got out eventually and soon the Bing clan women became known as the untouchables.
There was a total of twelve woman standing in front of the crowed all dressed in snow white clothing, and in front was another young woman around the age twenty years old, even in a crowed of city toppling beauties she stood out like a sore thumbs.
Yes she was at the level of nation toppling beauty, setting herself apart from her counterpart. Without word s or a sound they walked past the group of people and made the're way towards the table in the back of the room .
And just like moths to the fire, all men present were staring ang drooling. All except for Hu Da, his men and Long Ye had their soul stolen by the captivating beauty of these woman.
In Hu Da's case he was swayed and stared a for a brief moment before regaining his composure, his men all so did the same, but in Long Ye's he saw, shook his head and started eating his food again.
The rest Gou Ki and his men included, were lost. like sheep to the slaughterhouse. Someone in the crowed somehow regained some brain cell and said lightly.
"Such beauty, such elegance, who are they?" Another man also regained his sense and responded in a ferevent toneand said out loud
"You idiot that's miss Bing Fan of the Bing noble clan from Jade snow City. They also possess an innate bloodline the Glacier Snow Wolf"
"Ohh so that's the famous ice women huh, Oh man they are even more beautiful than the rumors say"
“Wahh, the women from the Bing clan are certainly quite nicel. I wish I could find a wife like them.”
As they say men will be men, whithin seconds every men were talking about those Bing clan females. who were going were indeifferent to anything happening around them
The Bing Clan was a very special noble clan. The Inherited Martial Spirit that appeared in the women was a top grade one and it only appeared in women. Thus, in their clan, the women reigned over the men.The men however also had an inherited martial spirit low as it maybe but nonetheless they chose to fought for glory on the battlefield as a way to make a reputation for themselves.
Then Women were born with 'White Glacier Snow Wolf'. While the male were born with the 'Gray Swit Wind Wolf', in the Bing Clan even though women ran the show, they heavilly counted on the men to take care of the other necessities.
While most men were not happy with women controlling they're live or even bossing them around. In the Bing clan however there was a balance, women respected and cared for they're male counter parts, the male loved, cherrished they're women.
All men in the Bing clan would die without a moments hesitation for the women of they're clan. It Is often said that women of the Bing clan can only be themselves around the Bing clan males, that's why since long ago ninety-nine percent of marriages of the Bing clan women would be to the men of the Bing clan.