Chapter 659

Chapter 659: Sugar-Coated Cannonballs

In the morning, he sipped tea; at noon, he drank wine; and in the evening, he indulged in a lavish feast.

On his monthly day off, Wang Chen spent most of his time reveling in food and drink.

Yongle Immortal City was a place of immense prosperity, where every resident was a cultivator. Over the centuries, a rich and diverse culinary culture had flourished, with countless taverns and restaurants filling the streets and alleys.

It was truly a paradise for gourmands.

Of course, the only requirement was having enough spirit stones in one’s storage bag!

Wang Chen, fortunately, was not short on spirit stones. While he might not afford heavenly materials and treasures like dragon liver or phoenix marrow, he could easily indulge in most spiritual materials and was more than willing to splurge on them.

After all, in any world, love and delicious food are not to be taken lightly!

However, with the sheer number of taverns and restaurants in Yongle Immortal City and Wang Chen’s limited free time, finding a meal that could truly touch his soul seemed to depend entirely on luck.

That evening, he dined at a tavern called “Rong Ji,” where a table laden with exquisite dishes cost him over a hundred spirit stones.

It was a feast that thoroughly satisfied his appetite.

By the time the wine had loosened his spirits, only cold remnants of the meal remained on the table. Wang Chen patted his full belly, ready to head back.

Back to the Evil Abyss.

He had to report for duty early the next morning; missing it would result in severe punishment.

Just as he was about to leave, the door to the private room was gently pushed open.

A delicate fragrance wafted in.

Assuming it was a tavern attendant, Wang Chen waved his hand dismissively. “No need for further service; I’m ready to settle the bill.”

But something felt off, and he turned to look toward the door.

There stood a stunning young woman with her hair tied in two buns, dressed in a soft yellow robe. Her skin glowed like snow, and her bright eyes and pearly teeth made her look as though she had stepped out of a painting.

This was certainly no ordinary waitress from Rong Ji tavern!

Wang Chen frowned. “Fellow traveler, are you looking for someone?”

The young woman, who clearly possessed an initial Purple Palace cultivation level, curtsied gracefully. “Wanying greets Dao Brother.”

Wang Chen was even more puzzled. “Do you know me?”

Wanying smiled softly, her lips curving gently. “I have long heard of Dao Brother Wang’s esteemed reputation. I took the liberty of visiting today and hope Dao Brother will not take offense.”

Her voice was sweet and tender, carrying an indescribable charm.

Her large, glistening eyes were lively and brimming with emotion!

In an instant, a realization flashed through Wang Chen’s mind: “You’re a disciple of the Hehuan Sect!”

His deduction came from the familiar aura he sensed in her demeanor.

Wanying did not deny it. Instead, her gaze toward Wang Chen shimmered with admiration. “Dao Brother is truly perceptive!”

Wang Chen couldn’t help but shake his head.

The methods of female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect were indeed formidable, capable of enchanting others without them even realizing it. Anyone with a weaker will would likely have already fallen under their spell, unable to break free.

There was Yu Fei in the front and Wanying behind; if these two represented the average standard of female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect…

How terrifying!

However, while Wang Chen was drinking at the inn at noon, he overheard some patrons chatting about how the female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect, who once dominated the brothels of Yongle Immortal City, had recently all disappeared without a trace.

In their place were disciples from the Hundred Flowers Valley.

Hundred Flowers Valley was a sect composed entirely of female cultivators, practicing the same techniques related to worldly desires as the Hehuan Sect, resulting in intense competition between the two.

Of course, this competition greatly contributed to the prosperity of the brothels!

Wang Chen knew that the departure of the Hehuan Sect disciples from Yongle Immortal City was directly related to the prisoner incident.

The Forbidden Prison Office had been publicly humiliated, and it would be strange if they didn’t fly into a rage and seek revenge.

As the saying goes, even a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake; it was normal for the Hehuan Sect to retreat on the Forbidden Prison’s territory.

Wang Chen once thought he wouldn’t see Yu Fei again.

But now it seemed that the influence of the Hehuan Sect was still quite active in the immortal city!

He wondered what intentions they had.

Wang Chen had no interest in this nor did he want to get involved. “What about Yu Fei? Is she still not giving up?”

Wang Chen speculated that the girl in front of him must be the partner Yu Fei had “recommended” to him.

To be honest, this sugar-coated cannonball was quite heavy.

Yet what puzzled him more was why he warranted such scheming attention from her.

At present, Wang Chen was merely a low-ranking nobody who hadn’t even acquired his immortal registry, assigned to the harsh environment of the Evil Abyss, seeing no future or brightness.

Why would Yu Fei care so much?

Because he self-reflected, he became alert, and the allure of the other party diminished sharply!

Wanying clearly noticed Wang Chen’s change in attitude. Biting her lip in grievance, she said, “It wasn’t Senior Sister Yu Fei who sent me here; I wanted to meet Dao Brother.”

Wang Chen chuckled, “Do you want to become my partner too?”

“That’s not something I can decide.”

Wanying sighed softly. “As a sect disciple, I must follow the arrangements of the sect. Senior Sister Yu Fei promised me that if I could persuade Dao Brother, she would grant me the freedom to choose my partner.”

She bowed gracefully. “If I have offended you, I hope you can forgive me.”

Wang Chen frowned. “What exactly do you want?”

Previously, Yu Fei had approached him, seeking his help.

But Wang Chen had rejected her outright, not even listening to her.

Now he was curious about what their true intentions were!

Wanying stood up again.

The door to the private room silently closed behind her, and a magical barrier enveloped the entire room, blocking out all sound from the outside.

The female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect spoke, “Dao Brother, we want to ask for your help in taking care of a certain demon.”

“A demon?”

Wang Chen was surprised. “Is it a demon locked in the Evil Abyss?”

“Yes.”

Wanying nodded. “We don’t need you to do much; just a little help to ensure this demon can survive in prison.”

“I’m afraid I can’t help with that.”

Wang Chen politely declined. “I’m just a minor jailer, and there are people watching me. I can’t do anything outside of my regular duties.”

Previously, he had spoken a few words with Yu Fei, who was locked in a cell, and was then reported for communicating with a guilty cultivator. He ended up being sent to the Evil Abyss to experience the torment of negative energy attacks.

Learning from past mistakes, Wang Chen wasn’t foolish enough to wade into this mess!

If he got caught trying to help, the Forbidden Prison Office would easily toss him into the Black Fiend Cave to feed the Evil Spirits.

Wang Chen wasn’t lacking in common sense.

“Then what does Dao Brother want?”

Wanying didn’t appear downcast due to Wang Chen’s refusal; instead, she countered, “Techniques, elixirs, magical tools, heavenly materials and treasures? As long as it’s what you want, the Hehuan Sect will find a way to get it for you!”

Wang Chen replied, “If you have such abilities, why seek my help?”

This was a simple truth; Wang Chen didn’t believe that his strength surpassed that of the entire Hehuan Sect.

If the Hehuan Sect needed him as an outside ally, it was impossible that there wasn’t some hidden agenda!