Chapter 9: Caught in the Act

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

On the street, Xu Chang’an gradually slowed down.

The sudden “urgent mission” was to let him relax for half a day and then give him a reward for free.

This mission… was really urgent.

Actually, Xu Chang’an felt that if he was in a battle or in a dangerous situation and could not escape for a short period of time, it would be difficult for the system to issue this mission to relax him.

Now what was going on?

Why was there such a system in the world? This was as good as giving him a free reward.

Xu Chang’an felt that his system was still the same as before.

Forget it, why not? Perhaps in the system’s opinion, a balance between work and rest was also a form of cultivation for one’s temperament.

Xu Chang’an shook his head. He was looking forward to what else the system would stuff into the mall after he completed this mission.

… .

After making up his mind to buy wine, Xu Chang’an walked towards the small wine shop.

Northern Mulberry City was very big. Although it was famous in Qingzhou for its playmaking and girls, the security was very good. After all, it was a town very close to the Chaoyun Sect. Here, there were basically young masters and young ladies playing here all year round.

Even though it had rained last night and the ground was covered in water, it did not affect the girls’ fun.

Xu Chang’an walked through the streets and frowned slightly.

Along the way, Xu Chang’an realized that there were dozens of times more cultivators in the city than before.

This was even under the circumstances that his cultivation level was low and he could not see its full appearance.

As expected, when the Chaoyun Sect opened its doors to welcome guests from all directions, as the largest fireworks area near the sect… it would naturally attract many cultivators.

There were all kinds of people.

It was only because of Chaoyun Sect’s rules that there were so many cultivators. Otherwise, even if only a small portion of them caused a commotion, it would be a huge disaster for ordinary people.

Xu Chang’an was still wearing the uniform of the outer sect deacon of the Chaoyun Sect. He had no intention of hiding his identity, which attracted the attention of many people along the way.

Some of these gazes were gentle, while others were not so friendly.

Obviously, the guests were not all guests.

Under such circumstances, Xu Chang’an was even more unwilling to leave Yun Qian alone in North Mulberry City.

Yun Qian’s beauty had been personally verified by Manager Zhu.

Although he had asked Manager Zhu to take care of Yun Qian, if a cultivator really wanted to attack Yun Qian, he did not know if Manager Zhu could arrive in time.

In the past, Yun Qian had no choice but to stay in Northern Mulberry City. Now that he could bring his wife up the mountain… He would seize this opportunity no matter what.

He went to prepare some good wine first.

Miss Yun’s alcohol tolerance was not very good, and it was easy for her to get drunk. Moreover, she looked very good when she was drunk. Xu Changan recalled that when he was still on the island, he would occasionally brew wine for Yun Qian.

Xu Changan walked into the wine shop that he frequented the most in Northern Mulberry City. This was the place that Zhu Pingniang had recommended to him in the beginning. After buying from the place once, Xu Changan became a regular customer.

The shop was not big, and the renovation was slightly simpler than the bustling restaurants in North Mulberry City. However, it was quiet and the wine tasted good.

The moment they entered, the fragrance of the wine was rich and tempting.

The small shop was quiet. There were no customers.

“Two small pots of jade dew for takeaway,” Xu Changan said to the person in front of him.

“Alright, Young Master Xu, would you want to clear your mouth this time?” The tall and thin bartender with a white headband smiled gently at Xu Chang’an.

“As usual.” Xu Chang’an smiled back.

He did not have the ability to use spiritual energy to help Yun Qian resolve her hangover.

His wife’s alcohol tolerance was low. If she had too much, she would be in a daze when she woke up the next day. Xu Chang’an could not bear for Yun Qian to have a hangover and a headache.

The bartender took Xu Chang’an’s silver and went to get some wine. When she left, she secretly looked at Xu Chang’an.

She was a courtesan. After she was redeemed, she opened a small shop with the help of Manager Zhu. The business was not good, but it was enough to survive.

The bartender was very grateful to Xu Chang’an, who often came to patronize of her business.

Young Master Xu was so gentle. How did it feel to go home and have a cocktail party with his wife?

The young bartender only thought about it and a faint blush appeared on her face.

It was no wonder that the bartender would say that. The Jade Dew Wine that Xu Chang’an bought could easily make one’s imagination run wild.

“Young Master Xu, here’s the Jade Dew you wanted.” The bartender had one hand behind her back as she walked over with a wine pot and handed it to Xu Chang’an.

“Thank you.” Xu Chang’an took the wine pot and felt a little strange about the blush on the girl’s face.

“How can it be your turn to thank me?” Seeing that Xu Chang’an was about to leave, the bartender mustered her courage and said, “Young Master Xu…”

“Huh?” Xu Chang’an turned around.

“I… I made some new yellow wine. It tastes alright.” The wine lady took out an exquisite wine jar from behind and said, “Thank you for taking care of me, Young Master. I hope you can accept it. The wine is made of glutinous rice. It doesn’t have much after-effect. Miss Yun can have it too.”

The bartender looked at Xu Chang’an and said in a panic, “I don’t have anyone to enjoy this with…”

“You want me to give you suggestions? Sure.” Xu Changan nodded and took the wine jar from the wine lady.

He had indeed helped the bartender a lot. He was not so heartless as to not accept a gift from her.

The thank-you gift that was originally filled with affection became a “taste” product in a few words from Xu Chang’an.

Xu Changan put away the wine, but his attitude and distance were very clear. This disappointed the bartender, but she was already very happy that he was willing to drink her wine.

Ding Ling… Ding Ling…

At this moment, a bell suddenly rang outside the door. A little girl pushed the door open and shouted, “Shopkeeper, serve a pot of Moon Raising Soup to try!”

The bartender and Xu Chang’an looked over at the same time.

She saw a very cute little girl pushing open the door. She looked to be in her teens. She was wearing a floral dress, her long hair was tied into a ponytail, and there was a small bell at her waist. It rang as she walked.

“Sister, that is a strong drink,” the bartender said gently. “I sell fruit juice here too. Do you want some?”

“Who are you looking down on?” The little girl looked up unhappily and then saw Xu Chang’an holding the wine with both hands. She was stunned. She pointed at Xu Chang’an and said in surprise, “It’s you?”

“It’s me?” Xu Chang’an narrowed his eyes.

Xu Chang’an was always concerned about what happened around his house, so he naturally knew that this little girl was the child who moved into his house a few days ago.

Xu Chang’an also knew that his wife could talk to this young lady who had just moved in.

However, the other party had spiritual energy fluctuations and was a cultivator.

After finding out that her residence was arranged by Zhu Pingniang, he temporarily let down his guard.

“Didn’t you tell Sister Yun… that you went back to the sect to work? Why are you here?!” The little girl widened her eyes and looked back and forth between Xu Chang’an and the blushing young bartender. She looked like a cat that had smelled blood.

“I understand. You’re looking for a woman behind Sister Yun’s back!” The little girl looked at Xu Chang’an in shock.