Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 134 Eating, Drinking, and Having Fun

"Haha... How could I think that way? The other party is just a cultivator at the third or fourth level of Qi Refining. Miss Chen probably just wants me to have some experience. If I am really in any danger, you will definitely help me in time."

Du Fan laughed and waved his hand, saying this.

"Elder Du, you are different from before you entered Hundred Flowers Valley. If it were before, given your personality, you would never have chased after those two who wanted to escape. But just now, you attacked without hesitation."

A hint of surprise flashed across Chen Ru's face, but within that surprise was also a sense of relief.

"Sigh, I have no choice but to kill these three. They are clearly from a cultivation sect. If we let them escape, we'll be in big trouble later."

Du Fan sighed and said helplessly. At the same time, he took off the Qiankun Ring on his left hand and put it into an empty storage bag. He made up his mind that he would never show it to others again unless he was in the Qixia Sect or the Seven Star Merchant Alliance.

Chen Ru smiled softly, and just as she was about to say something more, her expression suddenly darkened, and she whispered, "Senior Jiuyang, he has already perished, hasn't he..."

"Well, don't be too sad. Senior Jiuyang is right. Whether you are a mortal or a powerful cultivator, you will die one day. Besides, Senior Jiuyang died peacefully in his old age, which is a blessing."

Thinking of Daoist Jiuyang, the benefactor who had always been stern with him but ultimately gave him a great gift, Du Fan's mood instantly soured. However, he still managed a weak smile and gently comforted him.

"Of course I know all that, but when I think of the teachings and pampering I received from Senior Jiuyang during those days, my heart aches as if it were being stabbed with needles." Chen Ru's eyes were moist, and she bit her lower lip tightly, her expression filled with indescribable sorrow.

The two looked at each other in silence for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.

Just then, Chen Ru seemed to suddenly remember something, and with a flick of her wrist, she abruptly took out a piece of emerald green jade pendant.

"Huh? What's this?" Du Fan was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised.

"This was given to me by Senior Jiuyang. It contains his instructions. You will see them after you crush it," Chen Ru said solemnly.

"Since it's Senior Jiuyang's order, let's open it quickly. Whatever it is, we will do our best." Du Fan said solemnly, his words resolute.

"However, Senior Jiuyang instructed me that this matter is of utmost importance. We must wait until we leave Hundred Flowers Valley and find an absolutely safe and secluded place, where only the two of us are present, before we can open it." Chen Ru glanced around, somewhat hesitant.

"Just what is it that makes Senior Jiuyang treat this with such caution?" Hearing this, Du Fan frowned, his expression becoming serious. However, after glancing around, he paused, then chuckled:

"You can't see the true face of Mount Lu because you are in the mountain yourself. Miss Chen, haven't you already met all the conditions you mentioned? Look at this desolate mountain wilderness, there's no one around. Apart from the few cultivators I killed, there are only the two of us left."

"That's right, I was just being stupid." Chen Rujing's eyes lit up, and she suddenly smiled.

"Then what are we waiting for? Quickly crush this jade pendant!" Du Fan urged hurriedly.

Chen Ru nodded, and with a slight exertion of her two slender fingers, a crisp "snap" was heard, and the jade pendant shattered.

Immediately afterwards, a wisp of emerald green light mist burst forth, transforming into a cloud. After circling several times in mid-air, the cloud disappeared, and a layer of emerald green light curtain descended, forming a semi-circular light shield that completely enveloped the two people within a radius of about ten feet, isolating them from the outside world.

"Senior Jiuyang is truly cautious. Even after giving you instructions, he still wasn't at ease and kept this trick up his sleeve."

"This light barrier must be some kind of restriction. It looks quite extraordinary. Not only can it block sight, but it can also block divine sense. Even if there are people nearby, they won't be able to detect what's happening inside the restriction." Du Fan turned his gaze to the restriction light barrier surrounding him, clicking his tongue in amazement.

"Elder Du is right, this is indeed a kind of restriction, but I always feel that this restriction is a bit strange, it seems to be more than just isolation." Chen Ruxiu frowned slightly, her expression becoming somewhat suspicious.

"Miss Chen, Senior Jiuyang would never harm you, don't worry. I just don't know what he wants to tell us, that he's gone to such lengths." Du Fan took a deep breath and looked her up and down.

Although Chen Ru still had some doubts, just as Du Fan had said, Senior Jiu Yang would never harm her. Thinking of this, Chen Ru nodded and said no more. She stood beside Du Fan and waited quietly.

A moment later, a bright green light suddenly shone from a certain spot in the barrier, and a small pink flower pattern the size of a thumb appeared out of thin air and quickly solidified.

Before long, the flower detached from the light screen, suspended in the air, and slowly rotated, emitting clusters of pink light that contrasted with the surrounding emerald green light screen, making the space exceptionally beautiful, like a dream.

Du Fan and Chen Ru gazed curiously at the flowers in the air. They knew that the matter that Senior Jiu Yang had instructed was about to be revealed. At this moment, the two of them kept their eyes fixed on the flowers, afraid that they might miss something if they were not careful.

Just as the pink halo spread and completely filled the space, Chen Ru's expression suddenly changed, and she exclaimed, "Elder Du, something seems wrong. Have you noticed that it's getting hotter and hotter here?"

"It's really hot, and my legs are weak, I feel powerless, and I feel lightheaded..." Du Fan's face was flushed, and beads of sweat were already sliding down his forehead.

Chen Ru's face also turned rosy, which was quite charming, and even a look of confusion began to appear in her crystal eyes.

Suddenly, Chen Ru bit her tongue sharply, her eyes clearing instantly. She cried out, "Something's wrong! Elder Du, hold your breath! Don't breathe anymore..."

At this point, Chen Ru's speech gradually slowed down, and a blank look reappeared in her eyes. Finally, she paused and did not continue speaking. As her lips parted, her breathing became rapid, and she even let out a soft, breathy gasp that was captivating.

If Chen Ru was in such a state, Du Fan was even worse off. He was panting heavily, his eyes were glazed over, and he had lost his usual brilliance. He just stared straight at Chen Ru. After a while, he raised his hands and began to stroke Chen Ru's delicate face, which was already flushed.

Chen Ru did not resist. She leaned forward and hugged Du Fan tightly, her arms wrapped around him. Her fair hands caressed Du Fan's body, her breath was sweet and fragrant, and her eyes were alluring. At this moment, the woman's heart was completely captivated.

……

After an unknown amount of time, inside the barrier, a man and a woman lay on the ground, their clothes disheveled, covered in sweat, embracing each other, inseparable, a scene of enchanting beauty. However, both of them were now fast asleep.

After a while, the woman with her eyes closed furrowed her brows slightly, as if in some pain. Then, her fingers trembled slightly, and she fell silent again.

After a short while, the woman slowly opened her eyes, looked blank for a moment, and then gradually regained her clarity.

As her eyes sparkled, she suddenly sat up and let out a gasp. But she quickly raised her hand to cover her mouth and turned her head nervously. When she saw that the man was still asleep, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and her cheeks flushed.

The woman's expression was complicated. She gazed at the man for a long time, then finally sighed softly, quietly picked up the clothes scattered to the side, turned her back to the man, and soon a rustling sound could be heard.

After dressing, the woman looked up at the protective barrier that still surrounded her and shook her head with a wry smile.

Perhaps a long time passed, or perhaps only a moment, but amidst the woman's unease and confusion, the man slowly awoke.

"You're awake," Chen Ru said softly, her back to Du Fan.

"Miss Chen, we..." Upon witnessing this scene, Du Fan was completely stunned, holding his head in his hands as if recalling something.

"Put your clothes on first," Chen Ru sighed, seemingly unaffected by the situation.

Du Fan was shocked. At this point, how could he not know what had happened?

But he opened his mouth and closed it again, as if he wanted to say something, yet he didn't know where to begin. Did he want to explain? But what was there to explain? Did he want to apologize? But where had he gone wrong...?

Du Fan's mind went blank at times and became chaotic at others, but in the end he gave up on saying anything and quickly put on his clothes.

The two stood back to back, neither speaking to the other.

An hour later, the protective light barrier surrounding them gradually dissipated. A gentle breeze blew by, and though no one moved, their hearts were filled with unease.

"Elder Du, it's really nothing. Cultivators value cultivation above all else. Don't overthink it or feel any psychological burden." After a long while, Chen Ru stood up, moved gracefully, and appeared in front of Du Fan, revealing her usual gentle smile.

"Miss Chen, I... Oh dear, whenever something like this happens, it's always the man's fault!"

"But I don't know how to make it up to you..." Du Fan suddenly stood up, but because he felt guilty, he quickly lowered his head, not daring to look directly at the other person, and could only scratch his hair hard.

"I don't need your compensation. I already said that cultivators don't care about these things. Why bother yourself? Elder Du, let's keep our relationship the way we were before, okay?" A hint of sadness flashed in Chen Ru's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant, and she smiled as she spoke.

Upon hearing this, Du Fan felt a tightness in his chest. Since explaining or apologizing was not an option, he could at least offer some words of comfort and concern. However, no matter how many thoughts raced through his mind, he couldn't find the right words to say.

After a moment, his expression shifted, as if he suddenly remembered something. He coughed awkwardly and said, "Um, Miss Chen, this is your first time, cough cough. This kind of thing won't affect your cultivation, will it?"

Chen Ru was taken aback at first, then blushed, glared at Du Fan, and said irritably, "I don't cultivate the Su Nu type of cultivation technique, it's fine, don't worry. If you feel uneasy and want to do something for me, I can give you a chance."

"What opportunity? Miss Chen, please tell me quickly. I will do anything I can, even at the cost of my life!" Upon hearing this, Du Fan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, his spirits immediately lifted, and he clasped his hands in greeting.

"Since I entered the world of cultivators, I have never enjoyed the life of a normal person. How about this, you take me around the neighborhood for a couple of days. Whatever I want to eat, you treat me. Whatever I like, you buy it for me. How about that?" Chen Ru tilted her head and pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said this.

"No problem, but... is this really all?" Du Fan agreed immediately, but then hesitated. He wasn't afraid that the other party would ask for an exorbitant amount, but he was afraid that he owed too much and it wouldn't be enough to pay back.

"That's all for now, we'll talk about it later." Chen Ru hesitated slightly, not wanting to make any promises, offering the other person some comfort and giving herself a chance.

"Alright, let's go." Du Fan took a deep breath, and then the two of them slowly walked in a certain direction.

……

Half a day later, following the map, Du Fan and Chen Ru arrived at Pengcheng, the nearest medium-sized city.

Back in the woods, to avoid trouble, the two of them changed into more normal clothes, so they entered Pengcheng quite smoothly when they reached the city gate.

Because of what happened before, although the two of them were laughing and joking on the surface, there was still some awkwardness and unease deep down. There was nothing that could be done about it; these kinds of things can't be forgotten just by talking about them.

However, Chen Ru was much more generous than Du Fan. Regardless of what she was thinking, her words and actions were exactly the same as before, still so gentle and charming. This made Du Fan breathe a sigh of relief, but his guilt still remained.

At this moment, Chen Ru did not intend to return to the sect immediately, so Du Fan naturally accompanied her. Thus, the two of them strolled around the bustling city to relax.

Du Fan discovered that, whether in his past life or this life, whether he was an ordinary mortal or a cultivation prodigy, as long as the other person was a woman, shopping was the best way to relieve boredom.

After the two ate some snacks and bought some trinkets, Chen Ru became noticeably more cheerful and natural, and her expression occasionally revealed a pure smile, which finally relieved Du Fan of some of the heavy burden in his heart.

The two of them were very tacit and never mentioned the trap that Senior Jiuyang had set for them...

It wasn't until nightfall that they found an inn, returned to their rooms, and rested like ordinary people.

The next morning, they found a small shop, ate two baskets of steamed buns and a pound of beef, and then began to think about the important matter of returning to their sect.

"According to the map, we are now in the Tangli Kingdom. This country is a medium-sized country, so there must be a medium-sized sect here. And in the cities near the medium-sized sect, there must be a branch of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance."

Once we get there, we can use the alliance's teleportation array to travel to Jinling City in Wu Su Kingdom, and then return to Qixia Sect.

Du Fan stuffed the last piece of beef into his mouth and mumbled something indistinctly.

"Yes, Elder Du is right. But I wonder how far we are from a medium-sized sect in this country." Chen Ru nodded first, then frowned slightly as she spoke.

"It's not marked on the map, but it probably isn't close, since the Qinglin Sect is nearby. Due to the relationship between resources and power, it's impossible for two cultivation sects to be too close to each other."

"Waiter, bring me a jar of wine!" Du Fan didn't have a good idea for the moment, so he decided to drink and think about it at the same time.

"Waiter, another pound of braised beef!" Chen Ru shouted, not to be outdone.

"You can still eat?" Du Fan was taken aback.

"Why not? You ate eight or nine out of ten of that pound of braised beef, I barely got a few bites!" Chen Ru wrinkled her cute little nose and said unhappily.

"Alright, but I don't have much money left. Let's be careful with our spending these next few days." Du Fan coughed awkwardly for a moment, then his expression suddenly turned strange, and he changed the subject.

"What? I haven't bought that necklace yet! We were supposed to go today!" Chen Ru's beautiful eyes widened instantly.

"If you really like it, let's talk about it after we get to the Seven Star Merchant Alliance and I exchange some silver for it," Du Fan said, rubbing his nose somewhat embarrassedly.

"So what do we do now?" Chen Ru naturally couldn't bring herself to pester him, so she sighed and asked.

"Gentlemen, here is your wine and a pound of braised beef." At this moment, a waiter brought the items over.

Du Fan poured a bowl of wine for Chen Ru and himself, then picked up his own bowl and took a big gulp, letting out a satisfying burp before saying casually:

"What else can we do? First, find someone to inquire about the name of that city, then go to the carriage shop to ask about the exact route, and then we'll make a plan."

An hour later, Du Fan and his companion finally found out about the number one sect in Tangli Kingdom, and also the only medium-sized sect in Tangli Kingdom, Miaoshui Sect, in a large restaurant.

The nearest city to this sect is called Xuan Shui City. As for where Xuan Shui City is, the shopkeeper didn't know, only that it was very, very far away...

Finally, to the shopkeeper's astonishment, Du Fan swept away all the aged wine stored in the cellar, leaving behind a bag of silver coins, before swaggering away with Chen Ru.

Next, the two of them went to a large slaughterhouse and purchased a large amount of lamb legs and mutton before leisurely arriving at the largest carriage and horse shop in the city.

Above a stone gate that is three zhang high, four large characters are carved: "Longmen Carriage and Horse Passage".

Du Fan and Chen Ru glanced around before stepping inside. They arrived at an extremely spacious courtyard, where, besides people coming and going, there were over a hundred or so magnificent carriages of various models parked.

Upon seeing this, Du Fan, who only had ten taels of silver left, felt guilty. This carriage company was much more generous than the one in Licheng, so the fare must be quite high.

However, since he had come, he naturally couldn't just turn around and leave. After some questioning, he found a manager in a hall.

This is a young and beautiful woman, around thirty years old, with a graceful figure and delicate features. Every smile and gesture exudes charm.

"Gentlemen, my name is Sun Yu. Is there anything I can do for you? Please don't hesitate to speak up." The woman gave a slight bow, smiled charmingly, and said softly.

"So you are Miss Sun. May I ask if your carriage company has any carriages going to Xuan Shui City?" Du Fan cupped his hands in greeting and asked directly.

"Xuanshui City?" Upon hearing this, the woman frowned slightly and looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

"What, no?" Du Fan wasn't too disappointed. He hadn't really come here to take a car; he just wanted to find out the approximate distance. This was actually better.

"There really wasn't this route before, after all, Xuan Shui City is too far from our Peng City. However, if you are willing to spend a little more money, this is not something we can't discuss," Sun Yu suddenly said with a smile, her beautiful eyes blinking.

"With the power of your carriages, how long will it take to reach this city?" Du Fan did not answer the woman immediately, but instead asked with an unchanged expression, neither confirming nor denying.

"It's hard to say the exact time, but it will be at least five months or more," Sun Yu said after a moment's thought, his expression turning serious.

"Five months?" Du Fan was taken aback. Although he was prepared, he was still shocked by the other party's words. This was too far in the future.

Du Fan has now realized that what happened to him in Hundred Flowers Valley has probably been known to the old man of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance. This woman is probably furious right now, but whether she has gone berserk is hard to say.

If he could return within half a month, this woman would at most scold him a couple of times. But if he returned after half a year, Du Fan had no doubt that the woman would skin him alive...

Thinking of this, Du Fan felt a chill run down his spine and shrank back.

However, the carriage would take at least five months. According to his estimate, even with the speed boost from the Divine Speed ​​Talisman, it would still take nearly a month to reach Xuan Shui City, not counting the rest time in between.

Just as Du Fan was struggling with his decision, Chen Ru, for reasons unknown, suddenly asked, "Miss Sun, how much is the fare to this city?"

"Ten taels per person. If the two of you go together, I can offer a special price of eighteen taels of silver. Is this price satisfactory, young lady?" Sun Yu smiled slightly and said softly.

"Eighteen taels?" Upon hearing this, Chen Ru's beautiful eyes flashed, and she looked at Du Fan with a smile.

"Looks like this girl hasn't had enough fun yet..." Du Fan thought to himself.

Du Fan hesitated only slightly, but after considering his personal safety, he immediately made a decision: to get the route from Sun Yu and then flee day and night with Chen Ru.

Just then, Sun Yu slightly turned her gaze to Du Fan's back, and a layer of frost instantly covered her charming face, and a hint of annoyance suddenly appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"Huh?" Du Fan was startled upon witnessing this scene.

You should know that no matter when or where he is, he is now used to projecting his divine sense outwards and constantly observing the situation within a radius of several dozen feet. Just now, he did not notice any unusual activity within this range.

In particular, Sun Yu's gaze clearly fell on a spot not far behind him, but when he swept his divine sense over it, there was no one there. This gave him a chill down his spine, since he possessed a powerful divine sense comparable to the Foundation Establishment stage.