Traveling through the Immortal Realm: Starting from Becoming a Top-Level Furnace Cauldron

Shangguan Qi didn't expect Lu Yuguan to agree so quickly, and a hint of surprise appeared on her bright face.

"In that case, please come to Tanchun Pavilion west of Kyoto for a gathering tomorrow. I will treat you as a close friend!" Shangguan Qi said with a rosy face, overjoyed.

Lu Yuguan waved his hand and said, "It's just a small matter, no need to be so polite."

"No, no, no, sir, it may be a trivial matter to you, but to me, it is tantamount to reshaping my life." Shangguan Qi held Lu Yuguan's hand tightly and said solemnly.

Is it that outrageous... I really don't understand how you draw.

Lu Yuguan pulled his hand back and rubbed the back of his hand. There was a red mark, obviously because Shangguan Qi pulled it too hard.

"I haven't had the chance to introduce myself yet. My name is Shangguan Qi. May I ask, sir?"

"My name is Lu Yuguan."

"So you are Master Lu!" Shangguan Qi looked at Lu Yuguan in surprise, his eyes sparkling. "The Emperor asked my colleagues to paint portraits of demon-slaying heroes, and one of them happened to be Master Lu's."

"But if you ask me, the painting still lacks some divinity."

"What divinity?" Lu Yuguan asked curiously.

Shangguan Qi extended a finger forward mysteriously.

"Mei."

Lu Yuguan:?

Qingluo:?

"Master Shangguan, are you wrong? I am not a woman, so how can I lack charm?" Lu Yuguan said embarrassedly.

"Mr. Lu has misunderstood. The charm I'm talking about isn't simply charm, it's a feeling," Shangguan Qi said, almost gritting his teeth, beads of sweat still hanging on his forehead. "Feeling, feeling, do you understand?"

Lu Yuguan shook his head, completely unsure of what to say.

"Oh, it's okay, it's okay, Mr. Lu, I'm sorry for being so presumptuous."

Shangguan Qi put away his belongings, turned around and said goodbye to Lu Yuguan, "I'll take my leave first. I'll wait for Master Lu at Tanchun Pavilion tomorrow!"

"Goodbye, Young Master Shangguan." Lu Yuguan said with a bow.

He looked at Shangguan Qi's back as he walked away, and always felt that something was strange.

"Tong-chan, what do you think of Shangguan Qi? Is he serious?"

[……] The system did not speak.

"Alas, perhaps this is the fate of beauty."

System: Have you evolved to the point where you can finish your own sentences?

Qianhua Lao's business is extremely popular. Those customers who have been turned down in other brothels, after hearing about Qianhua Lao's business, all come to join in the fun.

For a moment, eating hot pot and listening to music became the most beautiful scenery on the entire street.

The children of the Bai family naturally heard about this incident, and none of them was not curious about it.

The third young master of the Bai family, a genius with only one spiritual root, actually started a small business?

Bai Ming made an appointment with Bai Doudou and others to go to Qianhua Lao to test the waters.

"Welcome... Hey, second brother, why are you here?" Lu Yuguan was greeting guests at the door, and he didn't expect to meet Bai Ming and others.

Bai Ming was a little embarrassed and coughed a few times without leaving a trace.

"I just came to see what business you're running. You've taken away many of the Bai family's cooks, causing Bai Doudou to become thin and hungry."

"I didn't... well—"

Bai Doudou was confused and was about to refute when Bai Yueyi next to her slapped her in the face.

"Okay, stop blocking the door. Come in and find a seat. I'll ask someone to serve you the food." Lu Yuguan smiled and turned away, letting a few people in.

Afterwards, he ordered Qingluo to prepare hot pot ingredients and specially made a children's hot pot set meal for Bai Kongming.

I have to say that Xiao Guozi managed the kitchen in an orderly manner. In just a moment, all the dishes were served.

“Is this thing hot pot?”

Bai Doudou kept squatting and sitting down, looking at the square iron pot in the hole of the table curiously, and couldn't help but study it.

"A pot that is heated by fire is a hot pot," Bai Yueyi said with sudden realization.

Bai Kongming also said seriously: "I think it is similar to an alchemy furnace."

"Kongming's description is quite vivid," Bai Doudou said, "but I don't know how this hot pot tastes."

Bai Ming did not look around like the other three people. He picked up a piece of the cooked dish with chopsticks and tasted it carefully.

"How is it, Second Young Master? Is it delicious?" Several people stared at Bai Ming and asked curiously.

"It does taste good." Bai Ming had just swallowed the dish when Bai Doudou quickly prepared the remaining mutton slices and put them into his mouth with the sauce.

"It's so delicious!" Bai Doudou's eyes lit up and he continued to put his chopsticks into the pot.

"Bai Doudou, just eat your own food and don't fight with me!" Bai Ming got anxious and started to stalemate with Bai Doudou.

"Well, it's really good."

Bai Yueyi nodded in agreement.

She put down her chopsticks and glanced at the dazzling array of ingredients on the table. She couldn't help but sigh at Lu Yuguan's creativity: "As expected of the Third Young Master, his brain is really sharp."

Seeing that they were enjoying their meal so much, Lu Yuguan didn't bother them any more and turned around and left to go upstairs to Qianhua Lao.

In contrast to the bustling atmosphere in the lobby on the same floor, the private rooms upstairs were originally used as accounting offices.

Several accountants were busy counting the accounts. When they saw Lu Yuguan coming, they quickly stood up.

"Hello, boss." Ah Huang was in charge of the accounts. When he saw Lu Yuguan, he hurriedly greeted him.

"Ah Huang, how was your income tonight?" Lu Yuguan asked.

"Report...report to the boss, after...deducting the cost, we made a total profit of...thirty taels of silver!" Ah Huang said happily while counting on the abacus in his hand.

Lu Yuguan couldn't help but patted Ah Huang on the shoulder and said, "Well done, Ah Huang. From now on, I will only take half of the money earned by Qianhua Lao. The rest of the money will be left for you to share."

"This this!"

Upon hearing this, Ah Huang widened his eyes and was so excited that he couldn't speak. He didn't expect Lu Yuguan to be so generous.

The previous owner wanted to deduct more from them and almost squeezed the blood out of them, but Lu Yuguan only wanted half of the harvest.

"Boss, are you...are you really willing to...give us half the money?"

Ah Huang asked stutteringly, with a glint of gratitude in his eyes.

Lu Yuguan smiled and nodded, saying, "I promised everyone that I would revive Qianhua Tower and let you live a good life."

Ah Huang was so moved that he almost cried. He nodded quickly and said, "Boss...don't worry! We will make Qianhua Lao's business...better and better!"

The other accountants also echoed.

"Correct!"

“We all want to make a lot of money!”

"Finally, we can build a big house!"

Lu Yuguan patted Ah Huang's shoulder with satisfaction and turned to leave.

The system's prompt sounded just in time -

【Ding!Congratulations to the host for completing the task! 】

[Reward: 28 Civilization Value]

[Current civilization value is 37.3]

Oye!

Lu Yuguan clenched his fists in excitement, nearly jumping up and touching the ceiling. Now that 28 civilization values had arrived, he could be considered a small fortune.

[Host, the civilization stats have arrived. Would you like to have an exciting ten-draw round?] The system said in a seductive voice.

Lu Yuguan curled his lips and waved his hand dismissively.

"No, we must bravely say no to relying on luck!"

[The Foundation Establishment Stage reward pool has been updated.]

"..."

【Today's ten consecutive draws have a guaranteed bonus. 】

"Squeeze!"

It's been said so clearly, who can stand it!

Lu Yuguan walked to a quiet and empty room, clicked on the lottery interface, and pressed the lottery button hard.

"I'd trade Jin Xiaoxiao's ten years of singlehood for ten consecutive payouts!"

[Ding! Ten consecutive draws in progress... Prizes being drawn...]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for winning [Little White Rabbit Toffees]*5! ]

Lu Yuguan: ...

"No, Tongzi, where's the promised update of the prize pool?" Lu Yuguan said angrily.

Have you ever smoked milk candy before?

"……No."

Is that an update?

"I'll fuck you, uncle!"

[Ding! The host has been detected swearing, and one point of civilization value has been deducted.]

Lu Yuguan: ...I don't love you anymore.

The lottery wheel continued to spin, and Lu Yuguan's face gradually turned darker.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for winning [Yue Li Yue Biscuit]*1! ]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining [Wind Oil Essence]*1! ]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining [Ketchup]*1! ]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for winning [Bagged Potato Chips]*1!]

……

"Tong-chan, next time you want to cheat me on my civilization values, just tell me directly..." Lu Yuguan said dimly.

Before Lu Yuguan could continue speaking, the pointer of the lottery wheel stopped straight in the tiny gap.

"Fuck, Golden Legend!——"

[Ding! The host has been detected swearing, and one point of civilization value has been deducted.]

Lu Yuguan: ...

Is it necessary to pour cold water on such an exciting moment?

Lu Yuguan opened his eyes wide, staring blankly at the glittering treasure in the backpack.

【Item丨Time Mirror Potion】

[Introduction: Users can replicate their future selves in a short period of time, valid for five minutes]

According to this introduction, once you take this potion, won't you be able to see what you will look like in the future?

[Host, according to the unique principle of the timeline, if your future self appears in the present, then there is a high probability that you will also appear in the future] the system explained.

"I understand, a five-minute Metamorphosis experience card!" Lu Yuguan said with sudden realization.

After putting the potion away, Lu Yuguan continued to check the next reward on the turntable.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining [Music Textbook]*1]

"Huh?" Lu Yuguan stared blankly at the familiar textbook, quietly spread out in his hands, "No, why is there a textbook here?!"

【Sorry, the system is temporarily unable to answer this question! 】

"Hey! What's the use of you?"

Lu Yuguan grabbed the music book, looked at it left and right, but couldn't see anything special about it. It seemed like just an ordinary music textbook.

"Why is a textbook also considered a golden reward?" Lu Yuguan scratched his head in confusion. "Could it be that modern music is also considered a magical item here?"

Since he didn't know what it was used for, Lu Yuguan temporarily put it in his backpack to collect dust.

Qianhua Lao opened its doors tonight with great success, and Lu Yuguan was so excited that he couldn't sleep.

If you can earn thirty taels in one night, what will happen in the future?

Thinking this, Lu Yuguan lay comfortably on the bed in Bai Mansion and fell into a deep sleep.

The forbidden area of Longhua Imperial Mausoleum, Longyuan.

Li Chonglin has been in Longyuan for five days.

Ever since entering Longyuan, Li Chonglin has felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if the entire space is rejecting his existence.

Li Chonglin took a deep breath and tried to adapt himself to the environment here.

The view inside Longyuan was extremely limited. The entire ground was covered in a layer of red sand, as if stained with blood. The sky was gloomy and seemed to be pressing down at any moment, making people feel suffocated.

Li Chonglin looked around and saw nothing but desolation, not even a trace of green could be found.

"This place is exactly as my father said," Li Zhonglin muttered to himself, "It's pitch black..."

He continued to move forward, each step seeming extremely heavy.

There was an unsettling feeling in the air, as if something was watching him from the shadows.

This was the first time we encountered a living creature during our five-day trek.

Li Chonglin couldn't help but tighten his grip on the sword in his hand, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew from behind. Li Chonglin turned around abruptly and saw a black shadow flash by not far away.

"who!?"

Li Chonglin quickly chased after him, and the black shadow seemed to be deliberately luring him deep into the heart of Longyuan.

The legends about Long Yuan in the royal family are full of strange things, and one may fall into an irretrievable situation if one is not careful.

But there is no other way now, we can only take it one step at a time.

"Since you are the one who seduced me over, then I will respectfully obey your command!"

Li Chonglin didn't dare to be careless. He took a deep breath and chased in the direction the shadow had left. As he advanced, a huge creature gradually emerged from the barren red sand.

"This... this is, dragon bone?" Li Chonglin said in horror.

A huge dragon-shaped skeleton lay quietly on the red soil, with white bones scattered all over the ground, looking even more terrifying.

Against the backdrop of the dragon bones, Li Chonglin felt an inexplicable sense of oppression.

"Now that we are here, let's make the best of it. Come on, let me see if there is anything strange."

Li Chonglin stepped onto the steps of the altar carefully, taking every step with extreme caution.

Although there was dead silence all around him, he could feel as if countless pairs of eyes were watching him in the dark.

As he gradually approached the core of the dragon bone, an ancient and powerful force began to permeate the air, and Li Chonglin felt that this force was trying to resonate with his soul.

"Who dares to trespass into the forbidden land of Longyuan?"

Suddenly, a low roar came from deep in the dragon's bones, as if a long-sleeping giant beast was groaning in its dream.

Li Chonglin's heart beat faster. He gripped his sword tightly and looked straight in the direction where the sound came from.

"Roar--" A deafening roar resounded throughout Longyuan, and Li Chonglin felt that his eardrums were almost torn apart.

He endured the pain and stared ahead with sharp eyes, only to see that the dragon bone was slowly moving.

Every bone of the dragon skeleton began to emit a faint light, as if awakening a dormant power.

Li Chonglin felt a powerful pressure emanating from the dragon bone, making it almost impossible for him to stand.

"This...how is this possible?"

Li Chonglin muttered to himself, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.

He had heard of the legend of the dragon bones reviving, but he never thought he would witness it with his own eyes.

The dragon bone's head slowly raised up, and a faint blue flame seemed to be burning in its empty eye sockets.

The roar sounded again, this time clearer, as if announcing its return.

"Another remnant of Chi You!?"