Chapter 116: The Handsome Demon Jade Hall

Ten days later, Su Yizhao and Qin Hongyi returned to Huanglong County. As for Cheng Jiaojiao, the three women, and Li Tiancheng’s group, they felt their cultivation was too weak to keep pace with him, so they chose to stay behind in Kaoshan City. Su Yizhao did not insist. The journey ahead was perilous; he could not afford to be distracted by caring for so many unless their cultivation levels were barely sufficient to keep up.

Qin Hongyi was determined to stay by his side. She asked, “Those three are very beautiful! Why didn’t you bring them along?”

Su Yizhao ignored her.

“Heh heh! As the chief auctioneer, I’ve seen too much to be easily shocked!” she said.

Su Yizhao replied seriously, “I’m different.”

Qin Hongyi nodded. “Hmm! You really are different! By the way, your cultivation hasn’t reached the Void Realm, so how were you able to take them through the Nether Soul Wasteland?”

Su Yizhao had already noticed her doubt and answered, “Though I haven’t reached the Void Realm, I’ve nearly comprehended the rules of space.”

Qin Hongyi was stunned.

To have comprehended the rules of space—was it so easy?

Su Yizhao sighed.

As for the others in Sanwu City, both mortals and cultivators, they could only remain there.

Although he wished to bring them all out, his ability was insufficient.

“Don’t be too hard on yourself,” Qin Hongyi seemed to understand his thoughts. “The cultivation world is ruthless. If you keep pushing forward, you simply can’t take care of everyone.”

Su Yizhao could only nod.

Not only in the cultivation world, but even in the mundane realm, the same truth applied.

Perhaps someone can lend you a hand for a time, but if you do not strive to keep up, no one will be willing to help you forever.

One must rely on oneself.

“Su, young friend, the whole continent is waiting for you!” Gou Jianren surprised Su Yizhao by personally coming to greet them at the entrance.

He asked in astonishment, “The whole continent is waiting for me?”

Gou Jianren was even more surprised.

“You’re the number one on the Celestial Ranking, and you don’t know this?”

What meaning did the Celestial Ranking have without its top-ranked person attending?

Gou Jianren’s gaze shifted from Su Yizhao to Qin Hongyi, whose beautiful eyes were also filled with confusion.

“You don’t know?” Gou Jianren seemed to realize.

So, he truly did not know!

This time, the Gou Family Auction House had finally achieved fame throughout the world!

They had been known before, but this time was different.

All the forces on the entire continent that could cultivate elite disciples admitted into the Xuanyuan Sect would receive great rewards.

That was not even the most important part—the key was to secure a seat within the Xuanyuan Sect, gaining advisory rights on major decisions.

How great was that benefit?

Gou Jianren dared not imagine.

That was a matter for the head office to consider.

What he wanted to do now was simple:

To personally bring the number one on the Celestial Ranking to appear in Haohan City, at the Xuanyuan Sect!

And immediately! Without delay!

Thinking this, Gou Jianren could hardly contain his excitement and reached out to stop the two.

“We’re not going in!”

Su Yizhao was puzzled.

Not going in?

Was he not allowed or not able to?

“Senior Gou, I’ve already repaid the Xuanshi debt, right?”

Gou Jianren was anxious. “That Xuanshi debt doesn’t matter. Come with me to Haohan City, to the Xuanyuan Sect!”

That Xuanshi debt didn’t matter?

So arrogant?

Why not borrow some more then?

Just as Su Yizhao was thinking this, he suddenly realized, “Alright! Let’s hurry and check out the Celestial Ranking!”

Gou Jianren’s mouth twitched slightly.

Check the Celestial Ranking?

Hopefully, you won’t scare yourself.

He smiled warmly, leading them toward the teleportation array.

What a fine young man!

Unintentionally, he had obtained the continental number one!

He guessed that people at the Haohan City headquarters could hardly wait.

The three entered the teleportation array; a flash of white light, and they vanished instantly!

Haohan City was bustling with excitement.

The Celestial Ranking rarely appeared.

Unexpectedly, upon its return, a dark horse emerged!

The continental number one was someone unknown!

Of course, that was before.

Now, everyone knew the reputation of the Brothel Swordsman.

The time was noon.

All the taverns and inns in Haohan City were packed.

The busiest places were the brothels.

Whether catering to mortals or cultivators, all were crowded with cultivators.

The brothel women, whether mortal or cultivator, were all grinning from ear to ear.

Business was booming!

Rouge and powder fell from their faces as they laughed.

Of course, the happiest were the brothel proprietors.

Brothel patrons!

What a fine young man!

Cultivators should be like this: not only cultivate but also frequent brothels!

Balancing work and rest, yin and yang, progress would be rapid, and strength would grow formidable.

They owed him thanks!

With that idea, nearly all brothels simultaneously introduced various discount policies, fully opening their doors to the Brothel Swordsman.

Drinks and food were free!

More than that, the leading ladies accompanied patrons from start to finish—for free!

Later, all the brothels saw that everyone was doing this and immediately increased their discounts.

The competition in the brothel industry became fierce!

Some offered everything free, plus gifts of Xuanshi and drinks.

Some even gifted the leading ladies!

At that moment, Chi Xiangdong and Gou Haitian were in a brothel.

Although squeezed in a corner, the two were unbothered.

Because they were close to the teleportation array, they could be the first to see who arrived.

Now, their eyes withdrew from the teleportation array, and they exchanged smiles.

“Let’s go!”

“Clink!”

They clinked cups and drank in one gulp.

“He’s back?” Chi Xiangdong asked.

Gou Haitian nodded proudly. “Reliable news from Huanglong County: he has arrived there today!”

Chi Xiangdong grew excited.

Choosing to follow him back then was truly the right decision!

Casually following, and he ended up with the continent’s number one.

If news of his connection to the Brothel Swordsman got out, surely these brothels would at least offer discounts even if not free?

His thoughts drifted.

But suddenly he realized.

What brothels?

He needed to keep up with his pace and take him to see the family!

“All cultivators on the Celestial Ranking, ascend and take your positions according to rank!”

At that moment, a deep, resonant voice echoed through the city.

A wave of sound surged across Haohan City.

Millions of cultivators lifted their heads and shouted in unison.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...!”

From all corners of Haohan City, figures soared into the sky, aligning before the Celestial Ranking.

Millions of cultivators cheered even louder upon seeing them!

Rarely seen talents and prodigies appeared one after another—who wouldn’t be excited?

“Kun Yixiao! Fifth place, Kun Yixiao, is so beautiful!”

The cheers rose wave after wave.

Especially when an exquisitely beautiful female cultivator flew to the front of the Celestial Ranking, taking the lead, the entire Haohan City erupted in a climax of cheers!

Kun Yixiao’s expression was indifferent, showing no hint of excitement.

“Mo Yutang! It’s Mo Yutang!”

At that moment, a well-proportioned cultivator suddenly appeared before Kun Yixiao.

A devilish smile appeared on his handsome face.

His eyes were filled with captivating charm as they swept over the crowds below, instantly winning the hearts of thousands of young women!

Handsome, powerful, and well-backed—he attracted attention from all sides.

Even many male cultivators stared at him without blinking.

“Tch! Just a demon, nothing compared to Su Daoist’s aura,” Chi Xiangdong muttered quietly.

“What did you say?” a female cultivator scolded him sharply.