Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

It was the woman sitting beside Lu Xin who spoke up.

This woman's beauty was extraordinary, with skin as smooth as jade and a demeanor as delicate as a flower. She possessed the grace of rosy clouds and the charm of the moon, and every move she made held a special allure that captivated the soul.

This woman was one of the ten great beauties of the spiritual realm and also the mainstay, or rather, the top courtesan of Moon Fairy Tower!

The reason Moon Fairy Tower had such a renowned name in Saint Hua City was inseparable from this woman.

Red Phoenix, with striking features and moist, crimson lips, was true to her name—a vibrant bloom of fiery red, exuding sensuality from her very bones.

Don't underestimate her because of this; Red Phoenix also hailed from a sacred power of the spiritual realm known as the Underworld Sect. Delving into the mortal world and experiencing its myriad aspects was a method of cultivation for the Underworld Sect.

Until now, Red Phoenix remained pure. She only sold her art, never her body.

As the saying goes, 'one does not slap a smiling face.' Seeing that both Lu Xin and Red Phoenix had spoken, Gu Chen also greeted them and said, "I'll pass on the wine. May I ask why Mr. Lu has invited me here—do you have some important matter?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xin let out a slight chuckle and said, "Brother Gu, do you know this wine is a vintage from Moon Fairy Tower, brewed with various millennium-old spiritual herbs, and even with the essence of sacred herbs? To not drink it would be a waste, no?"

After a pause, Lu Xin continued, "Even for me, buying this pot of wine cost a handsome sum. And that's with Moon Fairy Tower giving me some consideration because of the Seven Stars Sect and the Ten Thousand Stars Palace backing me. Opportunities like this don't come easily; Brother Gu, it's better if you try it."

At this moment, the room was silent; no one spoke, all eyes were quietly fixed on Gu Chen.

Seeing this, Gu Chen smiled slightly, picked up his cup, and downed his drink in one go.

"Good!" Lu Xin applauded and laughed heartily, feeling that Gu Chen was quite understanding.

Gu Chen did not pay him any mind but instead savoured the wine after drinking it. Indeed, the wine was extraordinary; even he felt a sense of complete relaxation through his body.

"Indeed, it is good wine," Gu Chen looked at Lu Xin and smiled. "Mr. Lu, is there more?"

"Of course," Lu Xin nodded and said, "Somebody, fill Young Master Gu's cup."

"Thank you," Gu Chen expressed his gratitude and immediately picked up the wine, drinking it all once again.

Seeing this, Lu Xin's expression grew even more amused, and even the servants behind him had a trace of mockery in their eyes.

But soon, their expressions changed because Gu Chen, like a bottomless pit, kept drinking cup after cup, quickly emptying the pot of wine.

It should be known that, as the signature of Moon Fairy Tower, this wine was brewed with various spiritual herbs and the essence of sacred herbs; the alcohol content was high, and even Lu Xin didn't dare to drink so much in one go.

"Where did this drunkard come from?" Lu Xin frowned secretly, also feeling a pang of distress.

He wasn't wrong; this wine really was expensive!

Just then, Gu Chen said, "Brother Lu, the wine is gone. It truly is good wine, hard to come across on ordinary days. Might I request another two pots? If I could take them away, that would be even better."

"More?!"

Lu Xin's eyes widened, his complexion darkening, though he held back the words on the tip of his tongue with great effort.

Although buying another two pots was within Lu Xin's means, he didn't dare to. Didn't you hear what Gu Chen said? He even wanted to take them away. With how things were looking, two pots wouldn't be enough. Gu Chen might drink him into bankruptcy.

Naturally, Lu Xin was unwilling.

Seeing Lu Xin's face darken slightly, Gu Chen couldn't help but find it a bit amusing. He clearly picked up on the condescension in Lu Xin's every word, implying he had no status, no background, and had not experienced the finer things in life, while Lu Xin himself was elevated above all.

Right from the moment he walked in, Lu Xin had been trying to intimidate Gu Chen, whether through the surrounding environment, the maid's intentional introduction of status, the identity of Red Phoenix, the wine, or even the dishes on the table—it was all the same.

Clearly, Lu Xin intended to suggest to Gu Chen the gap in status between the two of them.

Since that was the case, Gu Chen decided to take the initiative and join the game; anyway, the wine was indeed extremely expensive, so he couldn't possibly suffer a loss no matter what.

It could only be said that this time, it was Lu Xin who lifted a rock only to drop it on his own foot.

"This Gu Bai!"

At this moment, with a slightly sunken expression, Lu Xin obviously realized this point and knew that he had been played by Gu Chen.

Not only that, but Red Phoenix, one of the ten beauties of the Spirit Realm with her jade-like skin and naturally charming appearance, also couldn't help but take another look at Gu Chen.

"Indeed, there isn't a mediocre person who has made it onto the Dao Gold List!" she quietly said to herself.

Meanwhile, Lu Xin's three followers and two maidservants, seeing his darkening expression, immediately stepped forward, their gazes icy and the air around them bristling with energy.

At a single command from Lu Xin, they would strike at Gu Chen right away, causing his blood to spatter five steps around.

However, to their surprise, not only did Lu Xin not get angry, but a slight smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

As a top prodigy renowned in a hundred domains, how could he be limited to such pettiness?

"Brother Gu, it seems you are also a clever man, so I'll speak plainly," Lu Xin stretched his legs, leaned back, and looked at Gu Chen with a casual air, murmuring, "This time, coming to the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, my biggest goal is Princess Xidie. I'm well aware of the relationship between the two of you. Now, I offer you a choice, Brother Gu; we forge a friendly tie, and I will present you with a postnatal supreme spiritual treasure. In exchange, from this point on, you must sever your ties with Princess Xidie, and it is best you never meet again, how about it?"

After speaking, Lu Xin chuckled softly, sized up Gu Chen a few times, and continued, "To be honest, I somewhat admire you, Brother Gu. You actually achieved such accomplishments after cultivating with your master in the wilds. Having reached this stage, you must surely understand the difficulty of coming so far. As long as you're willing to form a bond with me, I, Lu Xin, will never treat you unfairly."

At this moment, every gaze in the room converged on Gu Chen, curious to see how he would choose.

Would he yield to Lu Xin and accept the proposal, or would he see this path through to the end, not turning back even if it meant hitting a dead end?

Red Phoenix knew that, in the face of the most formidable prodigy of the Seven Stars Sect, Lu Xin, even those listed on the Dao Gold List were likely to agree to the proposal and establish a good relationship with him.

Because that would be the wisest decision.

Regardless of the support behind them or their personal strength, even those paragons noted on the Dao Gold List cannot match Lu Xin, who remains a significant cut above the rest.

At this moment, with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, Lu Xin watched Gu Chen, also waiting for an answer.

After all, no one in the past had ever dared to reject him.

After hearing him, Gu Chen pondered for a moment and then smiled, saying, "So, Brother Lu would like to give me a postnatal supreme spiritual treasure?"

"Indeed, as long as you, Brother Gu, nod in agreement," Lu Xin said indifferently.

"Isn't Brother Lu afraid that I might go back on my word once I leave this place?" Gu Chen asked with a smile.

"That is impossible. No one can, nor does anyone dare," Lu Xin spoke calmly, but his words resonated with powerful self-confidence.

"I understand what you mean, Brother Lu," Gu Chen nodded lightly and said, "Thank you for your hospitality today, Brother Lu. Unfortunately, I am destined to disappoint you."

Upon these words, Lu Xin's gaze sharpened, his body instinctively straightened, and he stared intently at Gu Chen before him.

He actually dared to refuse him?!

Clang!

At that moment, the sound of weapons being drawn resonated as the three followers and two maidservants aimed their blades at Gu Chen, all awaiting a command from Lu Xin.

For a time, the atmosphere here seemed to freeze, as if at the next second, a violent storm of blood and violence would erupt.