Ti passed in a flash. Months went by without anybody noticing.
As the notice continued to make its rounds over the years, cultivators from every nation and geniuses from every race ca rushing toward the city of Fengyang in drips and drabs. They were hoping for their na to rise above thousands, hoping to make it big. More importantly, they hoped to make it right to the top by stepping on the skeletons of countless geniuses.
The peak was a very small space. It only allowed for 100 people or so.
There were ninety-two places on the Human Ranking. Seventy-two on the Earth Ranking and only thirty-six on the Heaven Ranking.
Yet, the number of people pouring into Fengyang never stopped. There were hundreds of thousands of people here now.
The deadline was fast approaching. As the nurous cultivators took up residence in Fengyang, the city started to liven up. Handso n and beautiful won were at every corner you turned. They carried themselves elegantly and had an extraordinary air about them.
But if you asked Gu Suihan, they were rely dogs in human clothing. And they were doing a pretty good job of pretending to be human too.
Taohua and Lihua clearly did not believe Gu Suihan when he implied that these people were actually like greedy animals. Even Fang Rou gave him a weird stare as though she thought he was rely jealous of these people.
Gu Suihan sighed in exasperation and clapped his hands. Watch this. Im going to do sothing to make them reveal their true colors.
Despite their looks of utter contempt, Gu Suihan focused his energies, tore a random page of the book in his hand, and held it up. He cleared his throat and began to mumble, seemingly to himself, This looks like the map for a secret realm left behind from ancient tis. It seems theres even demonic script on it
Before he could even finish his sentence, the area within a hundred-ter radius of Gu Suihan fell completely silent. And before the maids realized what was going on, that torn page was gone from Gu Suihans hands.
How dare you steal my map! Stop right there!
Gu Suihan looked as though he had just noticed that the map was gone from his hands and stood up angrily with a start as he got ready to run after that person. But even faster than him were all the good-looking n and won in the street who looked like they were casually shopping and checking out the scenery just monts ago.
A few seconds passed in no ti. More shouts could be heard in the distance, and countless people instantly leaped into the sky and used all sorts of techniques to chase after a black shadow far from Gu Suihan.
In just the blink of an eye, the streets emptied out. The lively scene of people milling around and conversing with one another vanished just like that.
Gu Suihan put down the leg he had raised to look like he was about to run and lay back down on his chair. He said in a leisurely tone, Did you see that? Thats their true nature. Those are the true colors of cultivators.
Young Master, youre amazing! You sent them running with just one false statent, said Lihua with a big smile as she clapped.
Fang Rou, on the other hand, nearly rolled her eyes at Gu Suihan. Her lips twitched as she said, I cant believe you
Gu Suihan paused for a mont, then looked up at the sky. He clicked his tongue, then said matter-of-factly, Co along now. I heard that so talented gentleman from the last Human Ranking is having so elite gathering and fancy banquet at Fengyuan Bordello. Lets go take a look.
I dont think youre going to take a look. Youre just going there for a free al, muttered Fang Rou under her breath as she narrowed her eyes at Gu Suihan in contempt.
Over the past few years, she tried to understand Gu Suihans intentions but to no avail. However, she had to admit that his day-to-day behavior was really sothing. Every single person along this street seed to know this young man who looked like a wastrel but was always gentle and polite. And they were all pretty nice to him too. Every day at alti, he just needed to walk around for a while, and soone would call them in for a free al.
His incredible PR skills were certainly sothing that Fang Rou couldnt deny.
Whenever he went out to buy things, it wouldnt take long for soone to greet him in a rather familiar manner. These people didnt look like they were pretending or forcing themselves to be nice either.
I think wed better cultivate inside the shop. We shant get in Young Masters way. Taohua pouted with a sour look on her face as she dragged the reluctant Lihua and the expressionless Fang Rou into the shop without even turning back.
Well, thats exactly what I would have liked. Gu Suihan had a mysterious smile on his face after the three of them had left his sight. He began strolling toward Fengyuan Bordello.
Oh my, I cant believe Mr. Gu has found the ti to patronize my business! Your bookshop is always so busy, teased the owner of Fengyuan Court, his eyes lighting up when he spotted Gu Suihan walk through his doors.
Its true that Im always busy, but even then, I can sneak a break or two. Boss Zhang, whos holding a banquet here tonight? asked Gu Suihan in a low voice with a smile before randomly taking a new vessel of wine from the owners desk, opening it, and pouring its contents into his mouth.
Boss Zhang didnt get angry with Gu Suihan and actually took two wine cups out instead. He dropped his voice to a whisper, I heard its the seventh son of Fengyun Court, Fengyun Yu. Hes ranked ninth on the Human Ranking, and rumor has it that hes about to make a breakthrough to Origin Core.
Given that he could run a restaurant and brothel business in the heart of town, Boss Zhang clearly had so powerful connections. He was very familiar with Gu Suihan only because Gu Suihan had helped to throw out a bunch of idiots who had tried to make trouble inside the restaurant.
Boss Zhang had discovered that this young man knew everything from zithers to chess to books to art and even poetry, plus he was modest and never put on any airs. He was able to hold a conversation with those young n from well-to-do families, but he could also chat rrily with the hawkers along the street.
Moreover, this young man was a cultivator at Origin Core, which piqued Boss Zhangs interest. After chatting for so ti, they beca more friendly with one another. And his teasing words to Gu Suihan when Gu Suihan first appeared were also sothing that everyone around town knew about.
The young man had opened a bookshop for several years now but had never sold a single book. Everyone loved teasing him about it whenever they saw him.
Fengyun Yu? Thats a pretty good na (lit. Wind Cloud Rain). So, were going to see so clouds rolling about? Soones gonna make it rain? What a punny na, said Gu Suihan with a snigger.
Indeed, it is. Boss Zhang wasnt a clean guy himself. He knew what Gu Suihan was talking about. Anyone who would walk into a place like this would.
The two n sniggered for a while, then Boss Zhang suddenly seed to have recalled sothing. He whispered, By the way, I heard youve got so connection to the Li family?
I guess you could say that, said Gu Suihan as he frowned and purposely did not elaborate further.
The daughter of the Wang family, the one who was engaged to soone from the Li family nad Li Yu I heard that shes on suspiciously close terms with Fengyun Yu. Besides coming for the Clan Ranking, Fengyun Yu is going to ask the Wang family for her hand in marriage! said Boss Zhang in a gossipy voice. Also, over the last few years, theres been talk about how apparently that piece of trash, Li Yu, has actually managed to cultivate and isnt lower in level compared to Wang Chunyang. That gave the Wang family a shock. I suppose their ti is coming.
His words didnt seem to make any sense to anybody without the relevant context, but Gu Suihan was soone who could piece anything together. He knew exactly what Boss Zhang was talking about.
He quickly realized that Boss Zhang was trying to hint at him to quickly cut ties with the Li family as soon as possible. Before this, the Wang family might have been wary of an Origin Core cultivator like Gu Suihan, but once they had the Fengyun Court cultivators on their side, the Wang family would be emboldened.
And once that happened, a terrible disaster would befall the Li family. Well, it was too bad thats what they got for not having a wonderful daughter like the Wang family. The Wang family had a daughter who wasnt particularly talented, but she was pretty and had technique. She managed to get the heir to the Fengyun Court into bed and made him actually fall for her as well. That was an accomplishnt in itself.
Gu Suihan narrowed his eyes at this and had a mocking look on his face before quickly changing the topic.
He pointed upstairs and said quietly, Dont worry about that. Tell how many are here for the Clan Ranking first.
Quite a number. Besides all those whove died, gotten themselves injured or incapacitated over the past few years, there are at least 60 or 70 of them. Boss Zhang was a little surprised by the query but did not give it too much thought.
Gu Suihan tried not to roll his eyes as Boss Zhang pulled out two plates of deboned pork trotters1, took a big bite, and continued speaking even while chewing, I know what youre thinking about, but the bets arent open yet. Besides, only nobodies care about the Human Ranking, so nobody else cares about it either, and so theres very little to earn from it. Nobody knows if the person who makes it to the ranking today might find their corpse sowhere in the wilderness tomorrow. Id advise you to place your bets on the Earth Ranking filled with Origin Core cultivators.
Just like how any concept with potential was followed by business opportunities, any bustling civilization was followed by gambling opportunities.
Gambling was sothing that existed anywhere, just like murder and prostitution. These were probably the three activities that existed for the longest ti in human history.
Hoho, just look at how much fanfare theyve co with. I think theyve already secretly decided among themselves who would make it to the top ranks. Otherwise, if a powerful faction like the Fengyun Court gets defeated by so unknown wandering cultivator, theyd be so embarrassed, said Gu Suihan with a disdainful sneer. Such rankings were nothing more than a list of nas, but these were exactly the things that these reputable families and factions went after. Absolutely shaless people.
You make very good sense, said Boss Zhang with a sigh after thinking about it. Ill sort out the information about the cultivators on the Human Ranking and send it to you later.
Thanks, said Gu Suihan as he clasped one palm over his other fist politely. He then flung a jade slip to Boss Zhang. Weve gotten fairly close and I know so of the issues you have with your cultivation technique. Youll find a way to improve it inside, chew on it.
Boss Zhang gasped a little in shock and cast the piece of pork trotters in his hands aside. He disregarded how oily his fingers were and grabbed the jade slip before sending his spiritual sense into it.
A mont later, he withdrew his spiritual sense and stared excitedly at Gu Suihan. He said very solemnly, Mr. Gu, the favor you have done is going to transform completely. I dont care what happens if you need anything, just let know.
Boss Zhangs cultivation technique was a pretty old one that was found incomplete, and even after soone tried to fill the rest in, it still seed awkward sohow. This had bothered him for so many years, but it had now been resolved by Gu Suihan.
Hoho! Get a table of dishes. I dont think Fengyun Yu would notice this little bit of money, so put my order on his tab. Besides, given his status, I dont think hed even check the final bill, said Gu Suihan before finding a random table to sit down. He said in a cheeky voice, Get the best youve got.
Brother Gu always has the best taste! An equally cheeky smile spread across Boss Zhangs plump face as he skipped all the way to the kitchen. He didnt carry himself like an Origin Core cultivator at all.
**The Clackers Cold Dish Collection**
Todays snack recomndation: Pork Trotter JellyIt might sound a bit weird but if you leave pig/chicken skin long enough in the fridge after cooking, the gelatin in the skin will beco a jelly. The pork trotter version is really yums because the pork is braised in lovely spices. The recipe in this link adds gelatin but technically you dont need it? Umami: **_
Of course, a large variety of pork trotter related snacks are available, including basic braised ones (Korea has jokbal). But I love the chilled ones and so I shall imagine thats what theyre snacking on. =D
TL/N: OMG I love theeeese
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