Chapter 6

At the same time, he also informed the town mayor that he would first go to the capital of Longtian Continent, Longtian City. At this moment, Xiao Yin was filled with countless questions. The reputation of the Earth Sect was at its peak, and there was no reason for them to delay their appointment for such a long time. He had also made some "adjustments" in the sword of the branch leader of the White Tiger Hall; if that leader were to discover it, he would undoubtedly be greatly astonished. He thought about the expression that leader would show and couldn't help but smile slightly

At that moment, a sudden gasp arose from the surroundings, for the scholar had reached the riverbank, looking utterly dazed and on the verge of falling into the water. Suddenly, a white figure flashed by, and a person appeared behind him as if by magic, gently placing a hand on his shoulder

On that day, the townspeople were reluctant to part ways, each person eager to give their most treasured possessions to Xiao Yinhé. However, Xiao Yinhé declined them all, smiling and greeting everyone, while feeling a sense of reluctance in his heart. At that moment, he sensed that in a corner of the crowd, Ziyin was gazing at him intently. With a sudden thought, he exclaimed loudly: "No matter what, after I finish my business, I will definitely return here to reunite with everyone. We shall meet again."

Zi Yin heard Xiao Yin casually compose a poem for her, and her heart fluttered. She did not expect that Xiao Yin was both talented and skilled, and the line "With light makeup and lowered gaze, she is always spring" described her beauty so exquisitely that she felt her heart racing. In that instant, she suddenly realized that she had fallen in love with him. At this moment, the happiest she had ever been in her life was this warmth.

Passersby paused around them, not disturbing their emotions in the slightest. On the boat, a girl smiled, her light-colored dress fluttering in the cold wind. She brushed her long hair back and said, "Sisters, shall we showcase our charm?"

She spends her days thinking about Xiao Yinhé, occasionally sneaking into Xiao Yinhé's room, feeling the presence of Xiao Yinhé, and considers it an extreme happiness to be able to stay for even a moment

A light makeup and lowered gaze always evoke spring

Whoever takes even a fraction from this town will face a hundredfold retribution from Xiao Yin

Xiao Yinhé was merely imparting some techniques to him, but unexpectedly, at that moment, Musang suddenly referred to him as master. He immediately said: "Brother Musang, if you diligently practice the mental techniques I have given you, you will surely achieve great success within a year or two. By then, you can easily secure the championship. Moreover, since we are not far apart in age, you may continue to call me Yinhé brother as you did before." Xiao Yinhé turned around and smiled at the crowd. This smile was exceptionally radiant, and everyone who saw it felt a warm sense of comfort.

Ziyin quietly observed Xiaoyinhe's daily routine from the nearby pavilion by the water. She knew that Xiaoyinhe would go for a walk after every meal and practice martial arts with closed eyes in the courtyard every early morning. Occasionally, when he happened to encounter her, he would smile gently, and that smile made her heart race like a startled deer. She shyly lowered her head, not daring to utter a word. It was only after Xiaoyinhe had walked far away that she felt brave enough to glance at his retreating figure. That smile made her heart race like a startled deer. She shyly lowered her head, not daring to utter a word. It was only after Xiaoyinhe had walked far away that she felt brave enough to glance at his retreating figure.

The dim light casts shadows as I embrace the slender waist

The scholar suddenly awoke from his daze and hurriedly turned around, only to find that the figure behind him had vanished. In the distance, he seemed to see a youth in a white robe slip into the crowd; just a fleeting glance was enough for him to perceive that the youth possessed an extraordinarily noble demeanor

In the early hours of this day, Ziyin was practicing martial arts in the courtyard. Although she originally did not have a fondness for martial arts, her relationship with Xiao Yin had unexpectedly led her to become infatuated with martial studies. She continuously wielded her sword, accompanied by the fluttering of butterflies around her. It turned out that on the Dragon Heaven Continent, butterflies were everywhere, and some even became pets for people, possessing powerful magical attack capabilities.

Zi Yin was taken aback, and upon turning around, she discovered that the person was indeed Xiao Yinhe. A wave of sweetness surged in her heart, as she realized that Xiao Yinhe had surely been observing her swordsmanship just moments ago, though she had been unaware of it herself

The other girls smiled gently, but the girl in white pointed towards the east. There, a frail scholar was indicated from afar by the girl, causing his heart to race. Subsequently, the other girls simultaneously cast flirtatious glances at him, followed by their exclamation: "Miao Lang!" He immediately felt a rush of warmth throughout his body. At that moment, he saw the girl in white lightly waving her hand, seemingly beckoning him to come over. The scholar's heart blossomed with joy, and he hurriedly rushed forward.

At this moment, he speculated two possibilities. The first possibility is that the local sect had no intention of taking control of this town, and the hall master merely wanted to seize it for himself, thus refraining from reporting the losses. The second possibility is that the leader of the local sect was delayed by important matters and, simultaneously shocked by his own methods, could not summon experts to confront them. Having understood these two points, Xiao Yin decided not to stay any longer.

However, compared to prostitutes, even these petty vendors feel a sense of superiority, shaking off their previous indulgence. Although they are reluctant to move their feet and their eyes remain on the prostitutes, they display expressions of mockery, even flirtation. The crowd begins to discuss, with crude remarks such as "Are you financially comfortable lately? How about visiting the Jiuxiang Courtyard for some fun?" They stand there, still listening to the singing of the courtesans, naturally attracting more people to stop and listen. As word spreads from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred, everyone knows that the girls at the newly opened Miaoxiang Courtyard are quite attractive. Of course, some people are already itching to act, thinking about how they can sell a few more pancakes or fruits each day to visit the gentle realm a few days earlier.

After the competition, all the trivial thoughts in her mind were about Xiao Yin, thinking of his elegant and distant smile

Xiao Yin suddenly sighed and said

She was completely absorbed in her thoughts about Xiao Yinhé, and at this moment, she was already entranced. However, Xiao Yinhé looked down and remained silent, unaware of Ziyin's thoughts. In a moment of impulse, he suddenly said: "I am leaving today"

Xiao Yin understood that he could not leave this place for a short period of time after challenging the leader of the sect; otherwise, if that leader were to come and find him missing, this place would inevitably face a massacre.

Zi Yin trembled all over, her complexion suddenly pale, and said: "Why... do you have to leave?"

The young woman on the boat was naturally there to promote the Miaoxiang Courtyard. At this moment, seeing that her purpose had been achieved, she let the boat drift down. Sitting at the side of the boat was a girl in a blue shirt, about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a beautiful face that exuded an extraordinary tranquility, devoid of any trace of makeup. She seemed to dislike joking with others, appearing particularly quiet on her own. The leading woman in white suddenly gently patted her shoulder and said, "Dianhe, are you thinking about going back to your studies again?"

The scholar was feeling frustrated, and those around him had long been mocking him. This place was the West Town of Longtian City, where cunning merchants and pickpockets were particularly numerous. The ups and downs of life elicited sighs, and the people had long since grown accustomed to such customs. As the scholar endured the ridicule, his face turned completely red. At this moment, he suddenly waved his sleeve and said: "You all..."

The girl on the boat, upon witnessing such a scene, couldn't help but laugh out loud. The crowd's gaze wandered everywhere, and upon seeing their unique charms, they were momentarily stunned, while some unable to control themselves let their saliva drip heavily onto the bluestone pavement

At that moment, three or four women walked in through the door. Upon seeing Xiao Yinhe, they immediately showed expressions of joy. They all approached Ziyin to chat with her, while secretly glancing at Xiao Yinhe.

This time, witnessing the poised and dignified Xiao Yin, who, with her remarkable skills, defeated that burly man and then boldly challenged the leader of the local sect, must have caused a tremendous shock in her heart

An elegant and beautiful song floated along the banks of Longtian City, followed by the sound of silk and bamboo instruments, accompanied by the light laughter and playful antics of several girls, drawing the attention of those around them. A small boat glided close to the shore, carrying seven or eight girls dressed in a rather unique manner, their snow-white sleeves blooming like lotus flowers, tightly enveloping them and appearing pure and flawless.

Thus, courtesans became famous, and their status significantly improved. Later, they even became the darlings of princes and nobles, beginning to delve into the sixty-four arts. Even several princesses from previous dynasties were required to learn these arts in their youth. If you were to ask some sheltered young ladies, they could readily respond: "Singing, musical instruments, flower arrangement, dance, calligraphy, embroidery, gardening, sketching, nail dyeing, glass engraving, bed decoration, earring design, perfume formulation, culinary skills, improvisational lyric writing, and they also need to possess the ability to appraise gemstones and pearls, master various dialects, make first impressions of guests' personalities, and even learn some of the popular magic from the Dragon and Heaven Continent!"

At this moment, upon uttering the words of departure, Xiao Yin suddenly felt a great shock in her heart. Her intention to leave the Holy Maiden City was originally to search for her family, to broaden her own experiences, and to fulfill the tasks assigned by the city lord of the Holy Maiden City. Caught up in her own success and delight, she had inadvertently stayed for such a long time, and now she felt quite regretful.

He soared into the air, the sword light cascading down, and he had already leaped into the sky. Then, at the large stone in front of the town gate, he wielded his sword in anger. Before long, a line of dragon and phoenix-like characters appeared before the stone:

After he moved into the town hall, Ziyin felt an immense joy in her heart. For several years, the martial arts champion had always been that burly man, who was also the only person in the town daring enough to tease her. He was inherently vicious, and every time he won the martial arts championship, he insisted on moving into the town hall next to her, and no one could do anything about it.

This is undoubtedly a place worthy of respect for a famous courtesan, as well as a capital that once caused a sensation

Anxiously waiting for Xiao Yinhui to enter the town museum, she secretly watched Xiao Yinhui's small dwelling from the window. She had never imagined that a boy of similar age could possess such charisma. For a moment, she felt that all the virtues in the world were concentrated in Xiao Yinhui.

Before the words had left his mouth, those around him laughed even more heartily, and a chorus of "sour" and "truly sour" from the crowd made the scholar feel so embarrassed that he wished he could burrow into a hole in the ground

The long rainbow vividly paints the tower's breeze

At this moment, upon hearing Ziyin's faint voice, my heart stirred

At that moment, someone suddenly exclaimed: "They are from the Miaoxiang Courtyard." The voice startled everyone. It turned out that the Miaoxiang Courtyard was a newly opened brothel. Although the status of courtesans in the Longtian Continent was lowly, no one dared to underestimate them, and many even took pride in knowing famous courtesans. This was all due to the emergence of a renowned courtesan on the Longtian Continent, who mastered sixty-four arts and was extremely popular at the time, with noble families needing to queue for invitations. Subsequently, many courtesans regarded these sixty-four arts as the entry capital for their profession. This was all due to the emergence of a renowned courtesan on the Longtian Continent, who mastered sixty-four arts and was extremely popular at the time, with noble families needing to queue for invitations. Subsequently, many courtesans regarded these sixty-four arts as the entry capital for their profession

However, it is quite rare to see a girl who either plays the flute, strums the guzheng, sings softly with a gentle smile, or casts a charming smile at those around her. At this moment, it is early winter; the Longtian Continent experiences cold winters and hot summers. The cold wind blows, and those dressed in thin clothing would shiver if they had not learned fire magic. Yet, the girl on the boat is wearing garments as thin as a cicada's wings, her snow-white skin partially visible, yet she shows no sign of feeling cold.

Not only Zi Yin, but all the unmarried women in the city were day and night consumed by thoughts of him. After dinner, during casual conversations, they all spoke of Xiao Yin and the incident where he pretended not to know martial arts, stumbling and falling to evade the attack. Many women, upon reaching this point in the conversation, would smile gently and say, "Actually, I had already guessed that he was unwilling to showcase his martial skills at that time."

Due to the relationship between Xiao Yinha and *Tu* Shu, many women naturally began to befriend Zi Yin, frequently visiting her room. They would either stand by the window or chat with Zi Yin in the courtyard, hoping to encounter Xiao Yinha and become acquainted with him

A few girls are singing the renowned poem "Untitled" by the famous poet Nangong Yin. This poem was inspired by Nangong Yin's departure from his hometown, where he observed some fallen young gentlemen seeking pleasure in a brothel. At that moment, Nangong suddenly seemed to have seen through the vicissitudes of life, and he swiftly penned a verse. Particularly, the lines "Recalling the past, a thousand cups, flowers change their branches; the dim light darkly embraces the slender waist" are exquisitely crafted. Thus, in the Dragon Heaven Continent, many songs are based on the poetry of Nangong Yin.

Suddenly, a figure appeared beside her, gently supporting Ziyin's waist. Only after Ziyin had steadied herself did the figure slowly release their hold.

At that moment, the town mayor and others were extremely respectful towards Xiao Yinhé, so that very day, the mayor arranged for him to reside in the town's guesthouse. Xiao Yinhé understood that if he continued to stay at the inn, he would inevitably have countless visitors every day. In order to enjoy some peace and quiet, he agreed to the arrangement.

Xiao Yin, on the other hand, appears refined and cultured. Every time he walks out onto the street, he greets others with humility and courtesy. Even when some children cling to him, he never shows a hint of annoyance; instead, he often buys snacks for them.

Xiao Yin thought at this moment: I do not belong here after all. He quite liked Zi Yin, but was unaware of her thoughts. At this moment, he nodded to several women and then walked towards the city lord's mansion

In the courtyard cottage, there must be butterflies fluttering about

The clear waters flow eastward, as the pure zither is played

This town is located in a remote area, and encountering someone like Xiao Yin is truly an incredible miracle. Everyone is pondering how many secrets he holds. Some say he is a deity descended to the mortal realm, while others claim he is the heir of the three great holy dragon warriors

The young girl in her blossoming years is indeed enamored by heroes. Zi Yin usually encounters only the mediocre who seek to please her; at this moment, seeing such a hero, it is only natural for Xiao Yin to be infatuated and obsessed.

Xiao Yin often felt the burning gaze of the woman. Although he was familiar with the maidens in the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City, he had never encountered such a blatant expression of emotional language. Nevertheless, he felt quite pleased in his heart. However, he generally preferred to be close to Zi Yin, yet each time she would blush, as if it were part of her character.

Xiao Yinhé has been training martial arts in the town for nearly a month. As autumn is coming to an end and winter's chill sets in, there is still no news from the Earth Sect. During this month, Xiao Yinhé has imparted some mental techniques to Mu Sang, who feels that his martial skills have advanced by leaps and bounds. Moreover, Xiao Yinhé occasionally guides him on how to exert the least amount of force to achieve the greatest damage. At this moment, Mu Sang perceives Xiao Yinhé's martial arts as unfathomable as a vast ocean.

A delicate hand lightly parts from the impoverished scholar with difficulty

The graceful swallows dart through the mountain mist

The town mayor tried every possible means to persuade, but could not sway Xiao Yinhé's resolute intention to leave. Xiao Yinhé left a letter, instructing the mayor that if the local sect leader were to come, he should deliver the letter to them. The letter stated that having waited for a month without seeing the esteemed one, he had other matters to attend to and could not stay any longer. If the esteemed one accepted his challenge, there would surely be a time for them to meet in the future. However, if the esteemed one harmed any person in the town, the local sect of the Longtian Continent would be reduced to ashes under his sword. Xiao Yinhé bowed.

However, they all simultaneously displayed expressions of disdain, saying: "Prostitutes? Feel free to use them." They huffed coldly through their nostrils, as if failing to scold them would not allow them to demonstrate their nobility, and not criticizing them would not allow them to show their superiority. Often, two individuals would scold the maids together at dusk, only to realize that their respective destinations were the same, and then they would awkwardly laugh while looking up at the sky.

After the local crowd left in disarray, everyone surrounded Xiao Yinhé like stars encircling the moon. Xiao Yinhé smiled calmly, unaware that from a distance, Ziyin had completely fallen for him.

Everyone in the town cheered excitedly, and then Musan rushed to the front of the crowd and said: "Master, remember to come back early to teach me martial arts"

Recalling the past, a thousand cups of flowers have changed their branches

At this moment, however, Zi Yin's heart was filled with a myriad of tender emotions. She tightly clutched a piece of jade in her hand, trying to muster the courage to rush through the crowd and present it to Xiao Yinhé. Yet, her inherently shy nature made even speaking a challenge, and at this moment, she could not take that first step no matter what. Anxiously, she sought to give herself boundless courage. Just as Xiao Yinhé turned around with a smile, she realized it was her last chance. She was about to dash out, but the crowd suddenly surged forward a few steps, completely blocking her path.

Separated by mountains, I dream of returning home

Zi Yin was so engrossed in her practice that, in a flash of sword light, she suddenly leaped into the air, turning to execute a series of four sword flowers. Normally, she could only manage three sword flowers, and at this moment, her face lit up with joy. However, this surprise caused her to lose her balance upon landing, and she stumbled, nearly falling.

It is said that those who have shared the experience of visiting a brothel have the deepest connections, yet this is not necessarily the case. Once they walk out of the brothel together, the two men no longer greet each other. Although they may have had interactions in the past, their ties are severed from that moment on. The circumstances surrounding this can vary greatly.

The flowers know little of their own beauty, yet they yearn to bloom

They seldom have the opportunity to be alone like this, and Zi Yin has countless words to say in her heart. However, her lips move slightly, and her face is already burning fiercely, so she quickly lowers her head and fiddles with the hem of her clothes

The moon yearns for the beloved as it pushes open the window

The gentle breeze lightly brushes against the snow, and the sword resembles the snow itself

At this moment, everyone was shouting "Take care," and Zi Yin was already choked with emotion, unable to utter a sound. She suddenly felt utterly despondent, squeezed in the crowd, and could not even see Xiao Yin and the departing figure. For a moment, the world spun around her, and she nearly fainted.

This fleeting romance is filled with longing glances