Fairy, dreams shouldn't be taken seriously.

Fan Zui was awakened by the dripping sound.

Looking out the window, a strong wind howled past, causing the window to creak and shake twice.

It's truly unimaginable that this seemingly ordinary courtyard is actually home to the world-renowned defensive Chaos Treasure, Little Thousand Leaves.

It must be controlled by someone, which is why it needs protection.

But who exactly is this person?

What is the purpose of doing this?

There's really no need to equip a Chaos Treasure on a useless person who can't cultivate.

In short, the people and things around me were all quite strange.

Suddenly, a knock on the door caught Fan Zui's attention.

Sure enough, the maid learned how to knock on the door.

"Come in."

"Big brother, it's time to take your medicine."

"Juzi, could you please use a different way of saying it next time?"

Fan Zui complained as he rolled out of bed.

Seeing this, Ju Zi quickly turned away, not daring to look at him.

I'm worried that I'll see something I shouldn't see that will make me blush.

"Young master, get up and take your medicine."

"Well, this is fine."

Chapter 12 [The Courtesan of Kaifeng]

As always, Fan Zui picked up the elixir and poured it down in one gulp.

Instantly, powerful spiritual energy began to nourish the meridians and bones throughout the body.

Unlike usual, the spiritual energy did not dissipate after circulating within the body.

This time, the medicinal power was completely absorbed after nourishing the meridians and bones in the body, without wasting a single bit.

Sensing the changes, Fan Zui couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

Having transmigrated here, he naturally understood the necessity of physical training.

None of the three great terrestrial immortals in the world practiced body cultivation, but this does not negate the power of those who do.

Physical training, when pushed to its limits, allows for battles against opponents of higher levels—a routine occurrence for most.

However, domineering body-refining techniques have always been intolerable to the Heavenly Dao, and the Heavenly Tribulation power they require to undergo is many times stronger than that of other cultivators.

Most body-training experts ultimately fail to withstand the heavenly lightning and advance to the next level, ultimately perishing and disappearing.

Over time, fewer and fewer people practiced physical training, and the techniques for physical training were almost lost.

Previously, Fan Zui had been unable to cultivate, and the old lady had tried every possible means and schemes, but all her efforts were in vain.

Out of desperation, I also wanted him to try body-strengthening techniques.

However, I still haven't been able to get started.

Today, Fan Zui was pleasantly surprised to find that not only could he cultivate, but he also entered the Phoenix Realm in a single day, and his body training also made progress.

All these years of nourishing and warming, and the waste of so many rare treasures, are finally revealing their hidden effects at this moment.

Fan Zui was pleasantly surprised to find that his body cultivation realm had directly skipped the Phoenix Beginning Realm and reached the Qin Heart Realm.

Such rapid progress is actually the result of years of nurturing and cultivation under vastly different conditions.

Thinking of this, Fan Zui felt even more grateful to the old lady.

Over the years, the old lady has disregarded the cost and consequences, defying all opposition, and wasting countless rare and precious medicines on him.

If the old lady knew that she could not only cultivate but also break through her cultivation realm one after another, she would probably be very happy.

I'm happier than anyone else.

"Ju Zi, has the old lady returned?"

Fan Zui stuck out his tongue, licked the medicine from the corner of his mouth, and casually asked.

"No."

Orange shook her head, subconsciously swallowed, and her throat bobbed.

Just now, when she saw Fan Zui licking his lips, she couldn't help but recall a shameful scene.

Normally, she is the one responsible for tidying up Fan Zui's room.

So, she had naturally read that illustrated book by her bedside.

Moreover, by secretly watching a little bit each day, I've already finished watching it all.

Many of those embarrassing scenes still linger in my mind.

Fan Zui was also slightly attracted by the beauty in front of him.

A refreshing red floor-length dress couldn't hide her graceful figure, ivory skin, and swan-like delicate neck.

Pale red eyes, fan-like eyelashes, a delicate nose, a small mouth like a rose petal, and rosy cheeks—what an absolutely stunning and charming beauty!

Her beautiful face, exquisite attire, and alluring demeanor were irresistible to anyone.

Fan Zui quickly shook his head, trying to banish the unpleasant thoughts from his mind.

Cultivation is the priority; why think about women?

Women are creatures that only slow down one's cultivation speed.

"Ju Zi, any news from Kyoto lately?"

Upon hearing this, Ju Zi did not speak immediately, but stared at her young master strangely for a while.

Over the years, Fan Zui has never inquired about matters in Kyoto.

Most of the time, he either stayed in his room and didn't go out, or he took the spirit stones given to him by the old lady and went to brothels and other places of entertainment.

To many, this is seen as a sign of depravity and self-abandonment.

After all, to be accepted as a disciple by the world's number one swordsman, one should logically possess unparalleled talent.

However, who could have imagined that the day their talent was awakened would attract such a powerful heavenly tribulation?

It can be said that it was because of him that the entire Fan family began to gradually decline and weaken.

Not to mention, over the years the old lady has doted on her to the extreme, granting almost every request and giving her whatever she wants.

In addition, those rare and precious treasures, regardless of cost, have repeatedly gone down the drain without even making a splash.

Fan Zui himself seemed unable to bear the immense psychological pressure, and thus spent his days frequenting brothels.

However, it is said that he is still a virgin.

Because the old lady had instructed that he should not engage in sexual intercourse before his talent was awakened and that he should remain a virgin.

Therefore, the girls in brothels naturally loved this sucker the most.

In the general public and within the cultivation world, Fan Zui's reputation is not good.

When people mention him, they mostly say he was a man abandoned by God.

Of course, the most common comment was, "What a pity! The number one swordsman in the world spent his entire life's unparalleled cultivation to save a useless person who couldn't cultivate."

Over the years, knowing he was useless and ashamed, Fan Zui never asked a single question about Kyoto.

However, the fact that he suddenly brought it up today is bound to surprise others.

Ju Zi, who had served him for over ten years, was naturally even more surprised.

After the initial surprise, she composed herself and said:

"The Sword Master is doing well. In fact, he has occasionally corresponded with the Old Madam over the years, inquiring about your recent situation..."

As they talked, perhaps feeling that these topics were not suitable for discussion, Ju Zi quickly changed the subject, saying:

"Shortly after the young master left the capital and was sent to Yangzhou, the Sword Master took in another adopted daughter."

It is said to be the Nine Yin Sword Body, a rare physique for sword geniuses.

Over the years, Kyoto has been filled with legends about her; she seems incredibly powerful, with breakthroughs in cultivation levels happening at breakneck speed.

Fan Zui lowered his head to drink water, his expression unreadable, and said, "Oh? Is that so? Do you know her name?"

Orange paused for a moment, then said, "It seems she's an orphan, nameless and without a surname, but the Sword Master bestowed upon her the name Fan Bingyan."

Fan Zui was silent for a moment, then calmly said, "If the old lady returns, remember to inform me immediately."

"it is good."

Ju Zi turned to leave, but suddenly stopped at the door, turned back to look at Fan Zui, and said:

“Young Master, you don’t need to care too much about those rumors from the outside world. The Sword Master adopted her not to replace you.”