Chapter 1331: Chapter 565: Affection (Part 2)

Above many domains in the city, there are floating boats shimmering with light, the ground below bustling with music and song within the tall Heavenly Palaces, making it truly a city that never sleeps, wrapped in indulgence.

Bai Meng was quite touched and said, "I wish to have a home here."

He saw a Six Tusked White Elephant carrying a figure like a Female Bodhisattva, strolling through the night sky, entering a resplendent Giant Palace.

Qin Ming glanced at him and said, "You want to become that Six Tusked White Elephant?"

Bai Meng resolutely shook his head and said, "No, I want to become a Male Bodhisattva!"

Pei Shuyan sighed, his gaze slightly melancholic.

Bai Meng quickly said, "Old Pei, it’s a festive night, don’t put on the posture of wanting to become a saint in the mundane world."

"You’ve misunderstood." Pei Shuyan shook his head, gazing into the distance with a heart full of longing, unintentionally noticing that someone was missing from his side.

He thought of his friend Zhuo Qingming, who never came back alive; last time, during training and rest, they both shared this city, but how many days have passed, everything’s changed.

He murmured to himself, "This is the harsh reality of the Immortal Tao, we’re all on a rugged path, with a destiny full of misfortunes."

He silently counted and listed, only a few years and not mentioning the ordinary Disciples, even famous Immortal Seeds have dwindled considerably.

Su Shiyun, An Youxing, Xue Yunzheng, Luo Jingxiao... Zhuo Qingming, truly not few in number, if this continues, their generation will be harvested like chives until none are left.

Qin Ming patted his shoulder and said, "Think openly, the way you’re counting, more people have died on my Newborn Road."

In an instant, many faces come to his mind, after several years, some people’s faces have become vague, like Zhuo Ya, a female mutant he met long ago, who loved to talk and laugh...

Qin Ming exhaled a turbid breath and said, "The path of cultivation is often filled with wandering souls, reflecting upon the past and the present, it’s often the case."

Bai Meng also consoled, saying, "Old Pei, there’s no need to be sentimental about the past, this is reality, it’s a blessing if some people can accompany you a part of the way, cherish the present."

Pei Shuyan nodded, acknowledging the truth, as many outstanding talents initially shone like the Proud Sun across the sky, but soon faded away, proven to be merely meteors briefly cutting through the night sky.

He calmly whispered, "Immortality, true Longevity, no one can achieve. We are all meteors, perhaps worse, and can only be considered as candle flames."

A moment later, the three of them wore solemn expressions.

At this moment, they were inside a grand Heavenly Palace, sweeping away their earlier slightly melancholy mood, instead immersing in local customs, experiencing the immortal casino.

The name here is rather pleasant—Wealth God Square.

"I regret it, gambling dogs don’t meet good ends!" Bai Meng wanted to smack himself, he lost over a thousand Day Gold for a small gamble to gain insight.

This time, Pei Shuyan didn’t think people were vulgar; Mr. Pei still liked Day Gold, it was his nourishment for cultivation, but unfortunately, he lost quite a bit too. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

There were figures like Fairies accompanying, with seductive music and exquisite drinks freely enjoyed, but this immortal casino... is truly a pit.

Qin Ming sighed, forced to play his trump card, directly using resonance, ignoring how various dice and gambling tools blocked Divine Sense probes but couldn’t block hearts.

Bai Meng instantly became spirited, as he noticed Brother Ming starting to dominate, exclaiming repeatedly, "Indeed, an outstanding person in one domain can rise in another path, shining brightly, Brother Ming is truly a God."

The accompanying woman glanced languidly, her curves exaggerated, her voice very gentle, "Lord Qin, you truly embody the God of Wealth, tonight your luck soars high, would you like to try your luck in the Inner Hall?"

Bai Meng eagerly anticipated, wanting to see what the rumored Inner Hall looked like.

Reports say there are noble ladies serving on the side, all are Grandmaster Level figures, and even higher-level old monsters lurking.

Qin Ming shook his head, saying, "Forget it, the word ’gambling’ is taboo on the cultivation path, we only slightly experience, shouldn’t take it seriously, can’t immerse too deeply."

He had already earned twenty-seven thousand Day Gold, leaving now wouldn’t be an issue, if he continued to win big, there might be trouble.

Tonight, they were to experience the diverse nightlife of Sky City, not truly addicted to gambling.

Later in the evening, the three occasionally met acquaintances, mostly cultivators from the ground, touring the various sights of Sky City and experiencing its unique customs.

"Next, I’m treating." Qin Ming waved his hand, leading the two away from Wealth God Square.

Following the local’s directions, they arrived at a relatively quiet named tower, said to have exquisite drinks claiming to be the best in various categories.

Even from a distance, the fragrance of the wine in the Jade Tower could be smelled, refreshing, making one feel ethereal.

This place produces the best wine, with only one flaw—it’s ridiculously expensive, so business isn’t great.

Qin Ming and the others ascended the tower, able to overlook the city’s night scene, the bright moon, stars, floating boats in the sky, intertwined with the Jade Palace, making it quite dreamlike.

"Brother Cheng?" They discovered an acquaintance here.

It was Cheng Cheng, a prominent figure of Esoteric Buddhism, drinking heavily, looking dejected, missing his past grandeur and vigor.

Qin Ming and Pei Shuyan immediately joined him at the table, sitting together; the three realized this Divine Seed of Esoteric Buddhism had suffered some torment, otherwise wouldn’t be so despondent.

Cheng Cheng nodded at them and said, "You’ve come, don’t mind me, tonight I just want to get drunk."

Qin Ming ordered wine, "Boss, four cups of Ascend like Radiant Clouds."

Bai Meng widened his eyes and said, "Brother Ming, this is... the ultimate drink costing a thousand Day Gold per cup?"