Chapter 101

The Melon-Eating System saw that Sword Immortal kept staring at Ning Xu, and it couldn’t help but get excited, saying, 【Host, could he be thinking of forcibly taking you?】

Ning Xu: “…”

“Think carefully. Do you think that’s possible?”

The Melon-Eating System immediately responded without hesitation, 【How is it not possible? Innocent Cultivators like you, so it’s normal for his previous life to have fallen for you as well, right?】

【Sword Immortal and Innocent Cultivator, although they are connected by the relationship of their previous and current lives, technically they are not the same person, but they do share some similarities.】

【For example, similar preferences, similar tastes…】

Ning Xu stopped responding to the Melon-Eating System. She was just about to ask Sword Immortal if he had any advice, when suddenly, the spiritual energy within her body surged wildly, and external spiritual energy began to force its way into her meridians.

The Melon-Eating System: 【Host, you’re about to break through!】

Ning Xu also realized that she was about to break through.

However, this place was clearly not a suitable spot for such a breakthrough.

The inner perimeter of the Endless Sea was fraught with danger, but Ning Xu’s Thunder Tribulation came swiftly, and she didn’t have time to find a better place.

At this moment, Sword Immortal spoke lightly, “You just focus on forming your golden core. I will protect you.”

Ning Xu didn’t have time to think too much. Upon hearing this, she said, “Thank you, senior.”

After speaking, she fully immersed herself in preparing to face the Thunder Tribulation.

While Ning Xu was enduring the Thunder Tribulation, the Melon-Eating System continued munching on its melon non-stop.

【Host, this season’s big gossip: Forgetting Moon Fairy disguised as a man and started a sweet romance with a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect.】

【Now, her disguise has been discovered by the female cultivator, and the two are having a heated argument!】

【Coincidentally, the male leader of the Ice Snow Peak from Ming Palace Sect disguised as a woman, infiltrated Mingyue Tower, and, with his exceptional music skills, dance, and astonishing beauty, became the top courtesan at the Mingyue Tower! Every day, many male cultivators spend vast amounts of money just to catch a glimpse of him!】

【Just now! Two male cultivators nearly fought over buying his time for tonight!】

【By the way, he is currently performing arts, not selling his body. Even when accepting clients, he does so behind a screen. Each night, at most, he plays the qin and chats with the guests.】

【But such a money-making tree, how could the madam of Mingyue Tower allow him to only perform arts?】

【Recently, the madam is preparing to auction off his… cough, you know what!】

Hearing this, the three Ming Palace Sect disciples present had different expressions.

Sword Immortal’s expression remained indifferent. No matter what happened, he always looked unmoved. Even hearing gossip about his fellow sect members today, his face remained unchanged.

As for the other two disciples, they didn’t have his level of cultivation in maintaining composure. They first widened their eyes slightly and then quickly lowered their heads, pressing their lips together in a frantic effort to suppress any gasps!

What did it say?

It said the leader of Ice Snow Peak actually became the top courtesan at Mingyue Tower?

And that male cultivators even fought over him?

This… this…

They also wanted to see!

They wanted to see the peak master dance! They wanted to see the peak master play the qin!

They glanced at each other. If there really was an auction, they wanted to join the excitement too.

While Ning Xu was at the center of the Thunder Tribulation, she took a moment to ask, “Was his cross-dressing… beautiful?”

The Melon-Eating System immediately replied, 【Yes, very beautiful, very charming, occasionally even celestial.】

【How should I put it? You also know that the Wenxin Sect has a male elder who enjoys dressing as a woman.】

【That elder from the Wenxin Sect usually only dares to secretly admire himself, afraid to let anyone know.】

【But the leader of Ice Snow Peak from Ming Palace Sect is different. He plays it wild.】

【Infiltrating Mingyue Tower and becoming the top courtesan is just a trivial event in his life.】

【Over the past few centuries, he has deceived the hearts of many young male cultivators.】

【He’s quite wicked.】

【However, those young male cultivators were all tricked willingly.】

Ning Xu had already endured three Thunder Tribulations by this point, each more powerful than the last.

She endured the pressure and damage from the Thunder Tribulations and asked the Melon-Eating System, “Does he like male cultivators?”

The Melon-Eating System thought for a moment before replying, 【I don’t know.】

【He probably doesn’t love anyone.】

【He just has a bad personality and enjoys playing with other people’s feelings.】

【But he and his lackeys are both willing participants. After his true identity was exposed, those male cultivators he deceived didn’t hate him. Instead, they still think about him.】

Ning Xu: …

Ming Palace Sect disciples: …

“Does he know he’s about to be auctioned?”

The Melon-Eating System: 【He knows, and he’s actually looking forward to it.】

【He also wants to see what price he can fetch for the first time in his life.】

Ning Xu: “…”

This peak master really is playing wild.

She smiled slightly and said, “After I form my golden core, let’s join the excitement.”

The Melon-Eating System: 【Sure, host, I just remembered, you’ve never been to Mingyue Tower. I must say, Mingyue Tower lives better than any sect. It is the leader of the pleasure world, and in three thousand years, it will still be the same.】

【Although its masters have changed a few times, no other pleasure house can shake its position.】

【By the way, the auction is in two days. We should be able to make it.】

【At that time, many of his former lovers will participate in the auction. It will be a real battlefield.】

【Exciting! Can’t wait!】

Ning Xu: “…”

“Indeed, I’m quite looking forward to it.”

By now, Ning Xu had endured seven Thunder Tribulations. For cultivators forming their golden core, there are at most nine tribulations.

After the seventh, only two more remained.

Ning Xu didn’t take it lightly.

She directly took out the “artifact” for enduring the Thunder Tribulation from her storage bag.

By the time she crossed over, this product had already earned her a lot of spiritual stones. These stones were enough to send her to the status of a small rich woman in the cultivation world.

Although she couldn’t yet become a big rich woman, that was only a matter of time.

Speaking of which, she had to thank the creator of this “artifact.” Although her initial intention for saving the other party wasn’t pure, at least she had made sure everyone in the cultivation world knew who the real creator of this spiritual tool was.

Once Ning Xu took out the artifact, the last two Thunder Tribulations passed with ease.

Soon, heavenly rain descended, and celestial music echoed from the sky. Strange phenomena surged at the horizon.

This meant that Ning Xu had officially transitioned from a Foundation Establishment cultivator to a Golden Core cultivator!

【Congratulations, host!】

“Congratulations, fellow daoist!”

Several congratulatory voices rang out simultaneously.

Ning Xu thanked the two disciples of Ming Palace Sect.

After expressing her gratitude, one of the disciples immediately asked, “Fellow daoist, what did you take out in the end?”

Ning Xu replied, “It’s a good item for assisting with the Thunder Tribulation, usable by those below the Tribulation Stage.” The one she was using now was an improved version. The first version didn’t have such powerful functions, but the second version could cover most cultivator groups.

Another disciple asked, “Do you have any extra?”

After asking, he immediately added, “I can buy it! I’m not lacking spiritual stones!”

Ning Xu: “…”

She didn’t have any extra, but she knew how to make the item.

However…

The Melon-Eating System lazily said, 【This person really isn’t lacking in spiritual stones. Just like Xu Zhi, he’s from a major cultivation family.】

【These days, disciples from cultivation families are as numerous as cattle.】

【But, he’s just a cannon fodder, the kind who will be forgotten in three thousand years.】

【What does this mean?】

【It means he’ll probably live to old age without ever reaching the Body Integration Stage.】

【In other words, he’s already reached a point where he has no more Thunder Tribulations to endure. Even if he buys this item from you, he won’t be able to use it.】

Ning Xu: “…” The Melon-Eating System really has a sharp tongue. If this male cultivator heard this, he’d probably be so angry he’d faint on the spot.

Male cultivator already heard: …

Although he wasn’t fainting on the spot, his expression was definitely not pleasant.

After the Melon-Eating System finished speaking, it quickly changed its tone, saying, 【But if there’s money to be made, we might as well make it!】

【After all, it’s a convenient opportunity! Host, what do you think?】

Ning Xu didn’t respond, as she was deep in thought.

She pondered, “Do you know if Sword Immortal will awaken the Path of Time in the future?”

“I’ve been in the cultivation world for a few years. I know that this is one of the most difficult and mysterious paths among the Three Thousand Great Dao.”

“Maybe every action I take today will change their fates in the future?”

The Melon-Eating System replied lazily, 【Maybe. But who cares? Making spiritual stones is more important.】 Whatever happens to them is outside the Melon-Eating System’s concern. In its mind, they were just a group of ancient people who had long turned to dust.

Ning Xu said to the male cultivator, “I don’t have any extra finished products, but I can refine them. Just, the price might be a bit high.”

The male cultivator quickly adjusted his mindset and said, “No problem. This product is worth its price.”

Ning Xu slightly nodded, “Then when I refine it, we can discuss the specifics.”

“Okay, fellow daoist Ning.”

Receiving an order meant Ning Xu was one step closer to becoming a big rich woman in the cultivation world.

Unfortunately, she wasn’t sure if this fellow daoist would ever be able to use this Thunder Tribulation artifact.

At this moment, the Sword Immortal spoke lightly, “Still seeking experience?”

Ning Xu,”Yes”.

Her cultivation wasn’t stable yet, so it was a perfect time to solidify her cultivation through some experience.

The Sword Immortal nodded slightly, then released his contracted spirit beast.

The moment Ning Xu saw this spirit beast, both she and the Melon-Eating System thought of the same term at the same time—

“Male Mommy!”

【Male Mommy!】