Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 78 Fragrance Pavilion

"What's inside the forbidden area?" Gu Qingyue asked curiously, looking at the uniquely shaped key.

Liu Yuan put the key into the box.

"It's not possible to talk about the secrets of Fengyunmen back then. You should keep it to yourself."

Gu Qingyue nodded.

The next moment, she had another box in her hand.

Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow curiously, "Master?"

"Take this and take care of yourself."

After saying this, Liu Yuan sighed and sat cross-legged on the low couch. She gestured for Gu Qingyue to come forward, then clenched her right hand in the air and opened it again. A powerful internal force instantly leaked out from her palm, forming a tangible wave of air that swept up a black chess piece. The piece swirled and danced in the air, and in the next instant, it turned to ashes and disappeared.

Gu Qingyue's mouth opened into an "O" shape.

Is this magic? Or spells?

Master never said that internal energy would be this powerful once it reached a certain level!

If you're so powerful, how did you get so badly injured back then?

Thinking this way, I asked the question.

"Back then, I was seriously injured after being poisoned while saving someone," Liu Yuan paused for a moment, then said, "This is something I just figured out a month ago, the initial stage of the ninth level of the Wuxuan Token. I remember my master saying at the Fengyun Sect that when the Wuxuan Token is cultivated to perfection, one can control objects remotely with one's mind, without any dust or objects, which is called the Great Perfection." Liu Yuan withdrew his palm and said slowly.

What? Remote object control?

If I reach the Great Perfection, wouldn't I become an immortal? Could it be that I've actually transmigrated into a cultivation world?

Looking into Gu Qingyue's bright eyes, Liu Yuan felt a warmth in her heart. She gestured for Gu Qingyue to sit down and then slowly explained to her the things to pay attention to during the cultivation of internal energy, until late at night.

When Gu Qingyue returned to her room that night, she opened the box her master had given her, and her eyes widened in disbelief. Her master was indeed very rich! No wonder he always used the best and most tasteful things wherever he went!

As for why she was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night, that's another story.

Ten days later.

The grand opening of Wenxianglou was a great success. Thanks to the thorough preparations and comprehensive publicity Gu Qingyue had made before the opening, the place was packed with people, much to the delight of Gu Qingyue and Rong Qingqing.

On this day, Rong Qingqing officially took over as the manager of Wenxianglou, Wang Zhong became the general manager, Zhang Huanzhi was in charge of the kitchen, and the young tea masters in light purple robes became the most eye-catching sight in Wenxianglou.

Every young woman and married woman who entered the Fragrant Pavilion would be immediately captivated by the spirited young man in purple, their cheeks flushing and them whispering amongst themselves.

The wealthy young men and merchants secretly admired the elegant, refined, and dignified environment of Wenxianglou.

Of course, the most important thing is the fragrant tea and delicious snacks of Wenxianglou, as well as its unique tea ceremony performances, which have become the most unique and sought-after trend in Lizhou Prefecture.

Gu Qingyue looked down at the account book of the past two weeks, her lips curving upwards repeatedly. Wow, she was actually an ordinary little business genius! She couldn't believe it.

After secretly enjoying herself for a quarter of an hour, Gu Qingyue was drawn to a young voice.

The sound, how to describe it, was like the murmuring of a mountain stream, or the clear chirping of birds soaring high at dawn, melodious and magnetic.

This darnly lovely hearing!

Looking up, I was met with a pair of deep, dark eyes.

Mu Xiaoqi!

Their eyes met, and they paused for a moment.

Gu Qingyue quickly ran out from behind the counter and headed towards the stairwell.

Mu Yun Chu was also quite surprised to see Gu Qing Yue in this place. The young man had grown tall and slender in just a few months, with bright eyes and white teeth. His phoenix eyes sparkled for a moment, and when he saw her, they curved into a warm arc, which made Mu Yun Chu's heart flutter.

"Young Master Mu... it's been a long time," Gu Qingyue originally wanted to call him Captain Mu, but thinking that the occasion was inappropriate, she had to change her address to Young Master. Looking at the tall and elegant Mu Yun Chu, Gu Qingyue felt inexplicably excited.

"Who is this?" The young boy beside Mu Yun Chu looked at Gu Qing Yue curiously, his eyes narrowing slightly, feeling that he seemed to recognize the boy.

"My name is Gu Qingyue," Gu Qingyue introduced herself to the young boy with a natural cupped-hand gesture.

Gu Qingyue recognized the boy at a glance. Wasn't this the older child she had rescued from the deep mountains?

Although the two looked to be about the same age, Gu Qingyue always felt that the one in front of her was a little kid and she was an adult.

She remembered that she hadn't seen him since she took Xiao Nian out of the secret passage. Unexpectedly, he knew Mu Xiao Qi. Who was this?

Mu Yun Chu's cold and stern face softened slightly as she said, "Let's go upstairs and talk."

After saying that, he went upstairs.

Gu Qingyue quickly ran ahead to lead the way, and the three of them headed upstairs to a private room.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the private room, Mu Yun Chu looked at the sign: Peach Blossom.

Upon entering the private room, a calligraphy scroll immediately catches the eye: "The peach tree is in full bloom, its blossoms are dazzling." The eight large characters are graceful and composed, perfectly suited to the occasion. The tablecloth on the tea table is light green, and in the corner, a slender white porcelain vase holds a peach blossom in bud, its subtle fragrance wafting through the air. The image on the arched screen is like that of a young girl, shy and lively.

Mu Yun Chu quietly looked at the furnishings before her, her heart filled with surprise. She was not surprised by the elegance and refinement of the furnishings, but by the aesthetic sense they contained. Could this really be the work of Gu Qing Yue? Was he really a young man from the mountains?

After another thought, he shook his head. It shouldn't be that. He lowered his head, composed himself, and sat down cross-legged at the tea table.

Gu Qingyue warmly invited the young boy to sit down, her face beaming with joy.

"May I ask what you two distinguished guests would like to drink? Would you like some tea and snacks?" Gu Qingyue eagerly handed over the menu.

Then, very quickly, he poured a cup of tea for the two of them and placed it on the table.

"Young Master Gu, please have a seat," Mu Yun Chu said, looking at the smiling Gu Qing Yue before her.

Gu Qingyue didn't hesitate and immediately sat down, recommending Qinglv tea to Mu Yun Chu. This tea came from nearby Zhangzhou and was very famous. Due to its scarcity each year, it was expensive.

However, it wasn't the most expensive tea in Wenxianglou's collection, but the quality of this batch of tea was excellent, and Gu Qingyue was amazed when she tasted it.

Then, I recommended a homemade matcha cake and bubble tea to the young boy.

The young boy flipped through this rare item called a menu and found it all very novel.

His eyes lit up, especially when he saw the names of various cakes.

Don't you usually have the waiters just tell you your name when you order at a teahouse? This Wenxianglou is truly unique!

Gu Qingyue looked at the delighted young man with amusement and asked Mu Yun Chu with her eyes: Who is this?

"Ahem------," Mu Yun Chu looked at Mu Jin Yan, who was laughing like a little hamster, and said helplessly, "This is my little nephew, Mu Jin Yan."

"Yan'er, quickly thank your savior," Mu Yun Chu said, raising her hand to tap the young boy who had his head buried in the menu.

"My savior?" The boy was startled and looked up, only to meet Gu Qingyue's smiling eyes.

"Who are you?" The boy put down the menu and looked at the overly handsome young man with suspicion.

"Do you remember in the deep mountains not far from Rhino Town..." Gu Qingyue prompted with amusement.

Upon hearing this, the boy stood up, ran behind Gu Qingyue, and looked left and right.

"You're that kid who chased us into the secret passage? You look a bit like him, but... you don't quite look like him..." The boy stroked his chin, pondering.

“You were so thin and small back then, and so dark-skinned. You’ve changed so much,” he said incredulously as he turned to face Gu Qingyue.

"It was indeed me." Although Gu Qingyue was very unhappy that the young man had exposed her shortcomings in front of Mu Xiaoqi, she was not going to push the credit onto this seemingly rich and noble young man. How foolish!

Mu Jinyan's eyes darted around, and he spoke arrogantly, "Speak, you have done me a favor, and I will repay it. What do you want?"

"Ahem..." Mu Yun Chu interrupted the boy's words at the right moment.

"Yan'er, you haven't thanked your benefactor yet," she said, her eyes coldly fixed on the boy.

The boy flinched, stopped laughing, stood up, and bowed, saying, "Mu Jinyan thanks you for saving my life, young master."

As soon as he finished speaking, he eagerly grabbed the menu and came over.