The Journey of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 971 - 532: First Visit to the Prince’s Mansion (Part 2)

She can now control her emotions well, so she just offered a slight bow to the host.

As she was sizing up Huang Fusong Yun, the other party was also evaluating her. Ning Xiaoxian’s visit today could not be too shabby in terms of etiquette, so she wore a crimson embroidered open-front robe paired with a skirt, the thousand-woven silk outlining her slender waist, and a white robe of ice silk draped on the outside. Her hair was styled in a Spirit Snake Bun, adorned with a tassel gold hairpin, standing there gracefully like a rose after the rain, crisp and refreshing.

Huang Fusong Yun looked away after two glances and casually said with a smile, "The presence of Hidden Stream Elder Ning graces our humble abode."

Ning Xiaoxian had been promoted to a member of the Hidden Stream Elder Council several months ago. Although the King Jinghai Mansion invited her under the title of Master of Ningyuan Hall, what they truly valued was the Hidden Stream behind Ningyuan Hall, hence addressing her by her title in Hidden Stream. Both hosts and guests were well-aware of this.

She did not need to release her Divine Thought; her keen senses easily detected the presence of hidden guards within the hall, evidently protecting Huang Fusong Yun’s safety. As someone with a mortal body facing cultivators, he naturally had to be extra cautious. The aura of these hidden guards was not restrained, clearly indicating they did not shy away from guests.

Ning Xiaoxian smiled and said, "Receiving an invitation from the Prince’s Mansion is such an honor." Then she sincerely added, "When Ningyuan Hall held its opening, you also sent people to attend, and the local townsfolk are still discussing the event’s grand spectacle to this day. I owe you a thank you."

Huang Fusong Yun stroked his mustache and said, "Then you thanked the wrong person. It was my son Huangfuming’s idea. I thought it reasonable and let him take the lead. Even the invitation sent to you was written by him personally. If you want to express your gratitude, you’ll have to do it face-to-face with him."

Ning Xiaoxian seemed to have just remembered and asked curiously, "The Old Grand Dowager’s birthday is approaching soon. Why haven’t I seen Huangfuming?"

Effortlessly shifting the topic, Huang Fusong Yun gave her a meaningful glance and replied, "He returned to the sect previously, and should be back at the mansion this afternoon. If he knew you had already arrived, just imagine how pleased he’d be."

She could only respond with a gentle smile.

Huang Fusong Yun merely mentioned this casually, and they chatted about other topics, eventually speaking about the cooperation between Ningyuan Hall and the mansion. "The Spiritual Tea and Ningxiang Dew from Ningyuan Hall are truly exceptional; my household is using them now," he noticed Ning Xiaoxian’s eyebrows raise in surprise and kindly explained, "Although we are mortals, the aroma of Spiritual Tea is superior, and Ningxiang Dew serves to refresh the mind and elevate mood, which delights everyone in the household."

Look, look, this is truly the mark of a wealthy person. These items are useful primarily to cultivators, yet they’re bought into the mansion simply for their pleasant scent—indeed, a group of squanderers. She cursed inwardly, while outwardly she continued to smile and said, "It’s rare for these items to catch your eye; I’ll have Ningyuan Hall send over another couple of batches. However, you know that Ningyuan Hall plans to open more than ten branches in the prefectures under the Prince’s Mansion, adhering to local tax rates, what do you think?"

"Mutually beneficial gestures, naturally the more the better," Huang Fusong Yun did not make things difficult for her, "A month from now, my mansion’s Commerce Bureau will notify the various City Lord Mansions to relay the orders; no need to worry. Additionally, I would like to ask Elder Ning to help me prepare some herbs."

He raised his hand slightly, and someone behind him handed over a list. Ning Xiaoxian took it and found it quite peculiar upon inspection. The list consisted of rare and obscure spirit herbs, such as the Ghostly Smell Grass, which when mortals squeezed its juice into their eyes, allowed them to see spirits. However, they had no use in creating ordinary elixirs. Huang Fusong Yun seemed aware of what she was thinking and cleared his throat slightly, saying, "These herbs are rare, and I’ve sought them for quite some time, yet still lack those listed. I hear the Spirit Grass in the Ba Snake Mountain Range is abundant; it’s reputedly unmatched. For this matter, I might need Elder Ning’s assistance."

Ning Xiaoxian breathed a sigh of relief, "Although the herbs on the list are rare, the Hidden Stream surely has them in stock. Send someone to pick them up, or I’ll have someone send them over, either is fine." Since he has a request, things would be easier now. She was most troubled by Huang Fusong Yun being particularly kind due to his son’s attitude towards her; now with mutual needs, it becomes normal business interaction.

After conversing a while longer, a servant came to report, "Lord of Miluo from Fengtian Prefecture has arrived!"

The Sao Fox has arrived. Knowing the situation, Ning Xiaoxian stood up to take her leave. Huang Fusong Yun’s hosting duties were quite demanding today, so he took the opportunity to invite her to stay in the mansion. She wished to decline, as although living in the Prince’s Mansion was comfortable, it made outings inconvenient. However, faced with the earnest invitation from the King Jinghai, she had no choice but to agree.

After a delay of just a few breaths, Miluo had already entered through the main gate.

Today he wore a purple-gold robe, with a Jade Belt around his waist and a golden crown on his head, which complemented his stature like a spring pine, unrivaled in opulence, seemingly an exiled immortal walking out from a painting. This journey undoubtedly captivated many romantic young girls. After half a year apart, upon meeting again, a touch of subtle yet fierce aura now accompanied him, making his whole demeanor different, the result of advancement in cultivation and status.

Seeing her, a gleam flashed in Miluo’s eyes as he first clasped his fists in salute to Huang Fusong Yun before giving Ning Xiaoxian a slight smile, "You came too."

"I’ve finished my conversation with the Lord, your turn now," she responded with a smile, then bid farewell to the two and turned to leave. After parting at the Great Snow Mountain, she consciously avoided Miluo. Since coming to a mutual understanding with Changtian, she had to keep a distance from this fox who enjoyed seducing people’s hearts. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, welcome to visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)