All-around protagonist mentor

Having just entered the city and taken only a few steps, Tianyu Jun was stunned, his eyes widening at the sight before him.

On the wide street, which was even wider than the city gate, people came and went in an endless stream, and there was a constant flow of vehicles and horses. There were peddlers carrying loads on their shoulders, vendors setting up stalls on the street and shouting their wares, and wealthy young men dressed in fine clothes and surrounded by servants. All sorts of people came and went, showing the myriad aspects of life.

The shops lined both sides of the street, each decorated with either exquisite or grand designs, or unique and distinctive styles. A dazzling array of goods filled the air, and shop assistants and customers moved in and out of the shops, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere with shouts, discussions, laughter, and other sounds.

All these scenes together create a vibrant and bustling cityscape.

The scene before him was quite different from the crowds waiting in line on the shore. Tianyu, a seasoned otaku, had never seen anything like it before, and his heart was filled with novelty and surprise.

Seeing this, Qingxuan couldn't help but sigh. She waved to Tianyujun and led him to stroll through the bustling streets. The two of them had just eaten on Xuanyu's boat and were now full of energy.

Qingxuan seemed to have been to Shangxi Prefecture before, knowing the city inside and out. She could easily find out where to eat and where to have fun without needing anyone to guide her.

Tianyu was also immersed in the novelty of his first shopping trip. He followed Qingxuan and watched the street scene and the flow of people. He felt relaxed and happy like never before. Whenever he saw a snack or local specialty that he had never eaten before, he would buy one or two.

Qingxuan would sometimes recommend a few things to Tianyu, and each time Tianyu would be pleasantly surprised and praise them as being worth the money and well worth the trip.

The two were not worried at all about buying too much stuff to carry. Tianyu Jun was the young master of the Martial Frontier Sect. Although he was low-key and dressed simply, he had a lot of treasures on him. The mustard seed ring on his finger alone was an expensive and rare storage magic item. Not to mention a few items, he could even put an entire street in it without any problem.

Needless to say, Qingxuan could simply toss anything into his sleeve and vanish without a trace, as if he had never been there. Tianyu Jun had been amazed by Qingxuan's skill before and desperately wanted to learn it. Unfortunately, Qingxuan told Tianyu Jun that his current strength was not yet at that level, and he could not learn the "Universe in the Sleeve" technique.

As the two approached the city center, the market became increasingly bustling, and the shops became more and more upscale. By the time they reached the city center, the surrounding area was filled with tall buildings and grand pavilions. The streets were teeming with people dressed in fine clothes, riding in sedan chairs and on horseback, young masters, noble ladies, and other wealthy and powerful individuals.

Once outsiders arrived, they truly witnessed the wealth and elegance of Yazhou. The shops along the street no longer offered simple inns, restaurants, or daily necessities; they sold gold and jade antiques, elixirs, and even foreign slaves, divine weapons, and magical treasures.

These items are all extremely valuable, even priceless, and cannot be bought by ordinary wealthy families. Only the most powerful and influential families have the means to purchase them.

The shop assistants were quite relaxed, not worried at all about a lack of customers. As the saying goes, "Three years without business, but one day of business is worth three years." Selling just one item in these shops was enough to keep the owners from worrying about income for a long time.

Moreover, as the capital of Yazhou and the center of Dongtianyuan's interaction with the outside world, it has no shortage of wealthy people. Even though the items sold in these shops are extremely expensive, there are still quite a few customers in the shops.

Qingxuan led Tianyujun around these shops, buying any refining materials or elixirs they liked.

Given Tian Shengjun's affection for Tian Yujun, he naturally gave Tian Yujun a large sum of money when he left home, enough for him and Qing Xuan to squander.

Many shopkeepers, seeing the couple's generous spending and noticing their accents suggested they weren't locals, tried to sell them inferior goods or maliciously inflate prices, hoping to rip Tianyu off. Unfortunately for them, Qingxuan was present and could immediately discern the origin and value of anything, thwarting all their schemes. Qingxuan didn't confront them directly, but rather offered subtle hints, leaving the shopkeepers speechless and afraid to bring it up again.

After a full day of sightseeing, Qingxuan and Tianyujun finally felt satisfied and strolled leisurely through the streets.

At this moment, Qingxuan was playing with an antique-style jade pendant in her hand, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

Although the jade pendant was not very translucent and had many dark spots, making it look unappealing, it felt smooth, delicate, cool, and warm to the touch. Qingxuan reminded Tianyujun to buy it the moment she saw it. Because of its poor appearance, the pendant had been difficult to sell for years. As soon as the shopkeeper saw someone interested, he immediately sold it to Tianyujun at a low price.

Qingxuan chuckled as he stroked the jade pendant, “Oh dear, although this jade pendant doesn’t look very appealing, it is actually a fine piece of spirit jade. It’s been untouched for years, but the fact that it still feels smooth to the touch after the dust has been wiped away is proof of that.”

"This kind of spiritual jade can automatically absorb the spiritual energy between heaven and earth and store it inside the jade. The texture of this jade pendant looks blurry because it contains a large amount of spiritual energy. These dark spots are caused by the excessive and stagnant spiritual energy. Before this jade pendant was unearthed, it must have been buried in a place rich in spiritual energy."

"It's just that this spirit jade has been buried in the ground for too long. While absorbing spiritual energy, it also absorbed a lot of impure earth energy, causing the spiritual energy within to be covered by the earth energy. That's why its secret has not been discovered until now."

"Moreover, look at the shape and patterns on this jade pendant. They are strange and unusual, yet they possess a unique and exquisite quality. People today may not recognize them, but I do. This is the 'Phoenix Feather Fire Pattern,' a design exclusively used by members of the imperial family of the Great Qian Dynasty. Because it was a royal item, it was almost never circulated among the common people. Not only would people today not know about it, but even most people back then would not have known about it."

"Hmm, judging from the exquisite detail of the patterns, the original owner of this jade pendant must have been of very high status, possibly a direct descendant of a prince or grandson of the emperor. Xiaoyu, you really made a great deal by buying this jade pendant for only one hundred taels of silver."

Qingxuan commented on the jade pendant, feeling quite pleased with herself. During their shopping trip, the unscrupulous shopkeepers not only failed to rip off Tianyu Jun, but Qingxuan actually managed to snag several bargains. Many valuable items in these shops were undervalued, but Qingxuan discovered them, and Tianyu Jun bought them for less than their worth, making a small profit in the process.

Of course, these so-called "good things" were only to Qingxuan; in the eyes of the world, these items were nothing more than useless trifles. Even if ordinary cultivators knew their uses, they wouldn't know how to use them.

Moreover, some items are so mysterious and strange that people today cannot determine their origin. For example, only Qingxuan recognizes the jade pendant in his hand, so you can't blame the shopkeeper for being blind.

After Qingxuan finished explaining her insights, she thought about how to get Tianyu Jun to use the jade pendant. She casually asked Tianyu Jun if he wanted her to remove the earth energy from the pendant now. However, Qingxuan waited for a long time but Tianyu Jun did not respond.

Qingxuan turned her head in confusion and saw Tianyu Jun holding Tianxiang cake, a specialty of Shangxi Prefecture, in one hand and Qionghua dew, a century-old secret recipe of the Chu family, in the other. He was enjoying the scenery around him and eating with great relish, completely unaware of what he was saying.

Upon seeing this, Qingxuan felt a wave of frustration, followed by a very strange feeling.

This scene looks just like an old father taking his son on his first trip, with the son only focused on eating, drinking, and playing, completely oblivious to his father.

As soon as the idea popped into Qingxuan's head, she immediately shivered and banished the absurd thought from her mind.

How could I possibly have a son as old as Tianyu Jun? If I really did, that would be a terrible sin.

Qingxuan swore to heaven that he had never harmed any girl.

Looking up at the sky, Qingxuan noticed that the sky was full of stars, the moon was high in the sky, and the surrounding streets were brightly lit, as if it were daytime. The streets were even more lively than during the day.

Qingxuan sighed and patted Tianyujun on the shoulder. Tianyujun then looked up and asked Qingxuan excitedly, "Ah? Xuan-ge'er, where are we going next?"

Qingxuan nodded at Tianyujun and walked towards the main street, humming, "Hmph, come on, I'll take you to see a great place now, I guarantee you'll be so happy you'll be dizzy with delight."

Upon hearing this, Tianyu Jun's eyes lit up. He finished the Tianxiang cake in two bites, drank the Qionghua Dew in one gulp, wiped his mouth, and followed Qingxuan with a scurrying gait.

In less than half an incense stick's time, Qingxuan brought Tianyujun to a tall building in the middle of the street.

The building is a three-tiered structure, with each floor more luxurious than the last. The entrance to the first-floor attic alone is lavishly decorated, resplendent in gold. Through the open doors, elegantly dressed people come and go in a constant stream, while smiling servants on both sides greet these guests with unparalleled enthusiasm.

Above the main gate hangs a plaque inlaid with gold and jade, bearing the three large characters "Wuyi Pavilion". On the two large gold-lacquered pillars at the entrance are two lines of poetry: "Having entered this paradise, I have no intention of returning to the mortal world".

Looking at the luxurious building before him, Tianyu-jun asked curiously, "Xuan-ge'er, what is this place?"

Qingxuan smiled mysteriously and made a shushing gesture: "Don't speak, listen carefully."

Upon hearing this, Tianyu Jun secretly channeled his inner energy, pricked up his ears, and listened intently. Immediately, bursts of laughter entered his ears. Among these laughter were the hearty, unrestrained laughter of men, the shy, angry giggles of women, and some strange laughter whose meaning was hard to define.

After listening for a while, Tianyu-jun still looked bewildered and said, "Xuan-ge'er, I still don't understand what this place is. It just seems very lively here. Is this a restaurant?"

"Wow..." Qingxuan was completely defeated, her face full of admiration. No longer wanting to keep her in suspense, she sighed, "There aren't that many women in a restaurant. This is a brothel! A brothel, you know?"

"What!?" Tianyu Jun was immediately shocked and stared at the pavilion in front of him in utter astonishment.

Tianyu-jun never imagined that a place with such a poetic name would actually be a brothel. And even the most reclusive Tianyu-jun knew exactly what a brothel was.

Looking at Tianyu Jun's expression, Qingxuan felt something was off.

The old father took his son to a brothel on his first outing; this is definitely not a good idea.