MTLNOVEL Chapter 91 Banished Immortal City
The strong man's voice was deep, carrying a cold murderous intent. On closer inspection, it was clear that he was none other than Marshal Canopy, who had unfortunately been reincarnated into the body of a pig, now known as Zhu Ganglie.
Nobody knew what these few had done to offend the Marshal, who was banished to the mortal realm. At this moment, Zhu Ganglie's desire to kill was stronger than ever, a stark contrast to the Marshal Canopy that Lu Yu had met before.
He pulled out his nine-toothed rake and strode into the Cave Heaven.
When Lu Yu entered the Cave Heaven, he discovered that it had already developed considerably and had formed its own small world. Surprisingly, there were mortals living inside, and there were even cities established with three ancient characters inscribed above: Banished Immortal City.
Stepping into the city, he noticed that the citizens were living peacefully and happily, with vendors on both sides continuously peddling their goods. The streets were bustling with activity and incredibly lively.
With curiosity, Lu Yu observed everything within the city and saw that the faces of the people were brimming with happy smiles, clearly indicating that their lives were not bad.
He slowly walked into a tea house, where in this world and place, the most current news could be heard and many rumors could be gathered.
No sooner had he sat down than he heard someone say, "Have you heard? The reason for the recent tumultuous changes in the sky has been discovered."
"Oh! Where did you get your information? Come on, tell us," the person beside him was instantly intrigued and urged urgently.
Seeing the man's fingers fidget impatiently, someone said irritably, "Isn't it just the price of a cup of tea? I'll pay for it, now spill it already."
"My great uncle's sister-in-law's nephew's cousin works at the City Lord's Manor. According to him, the tumultuous changes in the sky are due to the passage between our Banished Immortal City and the outer world opening up," the man said with a mysterious look on his face.
"Ah! How can this be good? I've heard the old folks say that outside there are many dangerous ferocious beasts that love to eat humans the most. It was out of pity for our difficult existence that the Immortal moved our ancestors here in the first place," another man said with a worried look upon hearing this news.
"No kidding, but lately a few outsiders have arrived, bringing news from the outside. They say that the ferocious beasts that devoured countless humans have now disappeared, and that the world outside now belongs to the human race," this person suddenly threw out such a bombshell, causing the surrounding people to buzz with disbelief.
"Really? I heard that those giant beasts were as large as mountains and were born with powerful Divine Skills. Many brave warriors of the human race went to fight these ferocious beasts and died under their claws and teeth. How could they possibly have become extinct?"
"That I do not know. Even those few outsiders seem to be unaware. After all, a lot of time has passed, and many of the histories could not be preserved," another person chimed in.
The crowd began discussing animatedly, with some fantasizing about what the outside world might be like, while others worried about what would happen to them if the Cave Heaven and the outside world merged. The tea house immediately buzzed with lively scenes.
Lu Yu sipped the tea in his hand, quietly listening to everyone's conversations, extracting the information he needed.
In fact, after listening for so long, he had roughly figured out the current situation. The place he was in should be the Cave Heaven world of an Ancient Immortal. Back in the ancient times, when the Dragon Clan ruled the earth, this Immortal took pity on the human race and hid a portion of them inside his Cave Heaven.
Later, as the world shattered and the Cave Heaven became separated from the Three Realms, these people lost contact with the outside world. Countless years passed, and now with the Journey to the West about to begin and great changes occurring in the world, the Cave Heaven reconnected with the Three Realms, which presented Lu Yu with the opportunity to enter this world.
The humans living in this world had, after so many years of reproduction, also established a large city. To honor the Immortal who protected their ancestors, this city came to be known as Banished Immortal City, for the Immortal himself claimed to be a Banished Immortal.
Having left the teahouse, Lu Yu decided to look around. For reasons unknown, the Banished Immortal never appeared again in this Cave Heaven. For Lu Yu, who was still puzzled over the direction in which to evolve his own Cave Heaven, the chance to closely observe the world of an Immortal held great inspirational value.
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Lu Yu wandered aimlessly down the bustling streets of Banished Immortal City, and before long, he arrived at the entrance of an imposing building. The towering structure was adorned with colorful ribbons made of silk. Despite its striking beauty, it seemed to radiate an air of worldly dust. The soft music coming from inside made it apparent to him that this was, in fact, a brothel.
Curious, he surveyed this well-known establishment. Since arriving in this world, he had never set foot in such an illustrious place, and today seemed like the perfect opportunity to take in the sights.
As soon as he entered, he was greeted by a heavily made-up woman. She wore sheer garments that draped over her voluptuous yet not cumbersome figure, exuding a mature charm.
"Which family's young master are you, visiting for the first time I presume? Your face is unfamiliar," as Lu Yu examined the woman, she was also sizing him up.
In the eyes of the woman, who was no stranger to luxury, Lu Yu was clearly not an ordinary commoner. After all, upon seeing such a lavish den of opulence, it would be natural for someone of moderate means to be stunned, yet Lu Yu remained as composed as ever with not a hint of surprise, his clear eyes brimming only with curiosity.
Moreover, Lu Yu's attire was a simple green robe that looked plain, yet he carried himself with an unflustered grace that caught her attention.
The woman, well-versed in the ways of the world, knew that a person like Lu Yu tended to disdain vulgar blandishments. Therefore, she toned down her coquettish demeanor and appeared rather dignified instead.
"Our Drunken Spring Tower is not some unsavory spot. Every girl here earns her keep through her artistic talents. Young master can enjoy watching them, and if you take a liking to any, I will have her toast to you," the woman said with a laugh while covering her mouth.
"Thank you kindly, madam," replied Lu Yu with equal politeness.
He found a place to sit, and an observant maid had already brought over fine wine. Sipping the exquisite drink, Lu Yu curiously took in the brothel, famed in legend.
Contrary to his expectations, the patrons in the main hall were all behaving quite properly without any indecent activities. In the center of the hall was a wooden stage, surrounded by a railing wrapped in silk. Girls performed their talents on stage—some dancing, some playing musical instruments.
If any of the surrounding guests found a girl on stage to their liking, they could spend money to buy so-called "Floral Silk," which were silk-made flowers. Throwing a Silk Flower onto the stage was their way of tipping, which became the girls' compensation. Naturally, the one with the most Silk Flowers stood a chance to be the special guest of the girls.