Mortal: Dreams Arise Amidst a Chaotic Sea of ​​Stars

"Senior, senior, it's me!"

Just as Han Xiaoliu was lounging in the sun as usual, a little girl's communication talisman flew in front of him. The image of the little girl flashed through Han Xiaoliu's mind; it was Xiao He, also known as Fengxinzi, who ran errands for him.

Han Xiaoliu made a hand seal to open the illusion array, preparing to let her in. He saw a beautiful young girl of about eighteen years old running happily towards him.

The girl wore a light purple flowing fairy dress, with delicate silver cloud patterns embroidered on the hem and cuffs, and a light pink ribbon tied around her waist, which made her figure look even more slender.

Her hair was styled in a high bun, adorned with a small purple jade hairpin, with a few stray strands falling beside her ears and swaying gently in the breeze. She had an oval face, fair skin as white as snow, and curved eyebrows and eyes, exuding a gentle and lively charm reminiscent of women from Jiangnan.

Her delicate and charming temperament, along with her well-behaved and adorable nature, made her exactly the type of girl Han Xiaoliu liked.

Unfortunately, there was no body movement at all while running, so it wasn't very interesting to watch.

"Does the little girl have any good news today?" Han Xiaoliu lost interest and lay back down on the recliner.

The young girl handed over a storage bag, excitedly saying, "Senior, these are the spirit stones I got from the herb exchange. I've brought them to you."

Han Xiaoliu casually put away the storage bag, then curiously looked at Xiaohe, making her blush.

"This means you've joined the Wonderful Sound Sect!" Han Xiaoliu pretended to be a master, adopting the demeanor of a senior.

"Yes, I must thank you for your guidance, senior. I have finally achieved my wish!" Xiaohe's expression stiffened as she recalled what the elder had said. "That's right, they want to cooperate with you, senior. I wonder what you think?"

Over the past few years, Xiao He and her brother have been openly selling medicinal herbs for her, but secretly, Yu Niangzi has already reached agreements with many shops to regularly trade a batch of herbs.

That's how we got the spirit stones to buy materials to craft the teleportation point. The fact that the cultivation room could be built so quickly is partly thanks to her.

Han Xiaoliu was already very careful in trading medicinal herbs, but even so, the sudden appearance of many herbs on the market would naturally attract the attention of powerful forces.

Han Xiaoliu had anticipated this, and not only did he only sell spiritual herbs that were less than two hundred years old, but he also made no move on herbs that were more than two hundred years old.

The fear is that if the quantity is large and the age is high, it will be too tempting and could be targeted by high-level cultivators.

Now it seems the time has come.

"Tell me, what was the Myo-Yin Gate like when you saw it?"

Han Xiaoliu had already made plans to contact the Miaoyin Sect, not only for the spirit stones, but also for that section of Heavenly Thunder Bamboo.

This is a rare and precious object imbued with divine lightning; it's an absolute gem that we absolutely must get our hands on.

Based on Xiaohe's introduction and his understanding from his previous life, Han Xiaoliu finally figured out what Miaoyin Sect was.

Miaoyin Sect is less a cultivation sect and more a highly commercialized "cultivation world business karaoke" and "high-end club" with female cultivators as its main body.

Their core business is not fighting and killing, but a vast commercial empire built around the six arts of music, dance, poetry, calligraphy, chess and painting.

Their main business is the "sound and color" industry of music and dance!

The most famous thing about the Miaoyin Sect is that all the female cultivators in the sect are beautiful and skilled in music and dance.

This is not simply a display of talent, but their most important "social currency" and "business tactic".

Miaoyin Sect runs one of the top auction houses in the Chaotic Star Sea.

Their nuns, acting as auctioneers, used their captivating voices and elegant demeanor to control the entire auction, driving up the prices of treasures to astronomical sums.

This is similar to a high-end auction in real life, where the auctioneer's personal charisma directly affects the sales rate.

They opened branches on various islands, such as "Lezhuxuan" on Kuixing Island, which is a typical "business KTV" model.

The shop is luxuriously decorated and has many private rooms, all shrouded in a protective array, ensuring excellent privacy. The female cultivators act as "customer managers," responsible for receiving cultivators from all walks of life and promoting the sect's magical artifacts, elixirs, talismans, and other products.

With their seductive charm and gentle, attentive service, they made male monks willingly empty their pockets.

When major powers hold banquets, they always invite female cultivators from the Miaoyin Sect to perform. With a single zither piece or a dance, they can resolve conflicts, facilitate transactions, and even become a bond for inter-sect marriages.

This is equivalent to a high-end business banquet in real life, with a professional performance team to enhance the event's prestige and facilitate cooperation.

The side hustle is the "soft" diplomacy of couples who cultivate each other.

This is the core and most secretive "business" of Miaoyinmen.

They would select female cultivators from their sect who were both beautiful and talented to form dual cultivation partnerships with powerful cultivators from other factions.

This is not simply "pimping," but rather a form of "soft diplomacy" and "long-term investment."

For small and medium-sized forces in urgent need of short-term protection, Miaoyin Sect will provide a "furnace and cauldron matching" service, which will customize a female cultivator according to the client's cultivation level and needs, in exchange for spirit stones or favors.

This is similar to the "hourly billing" system used in karaoke bars.

For promising individuals or powerful forces, the Miaoyin Sect will arrange marriages between their core disciples and these individuals, creating a VIP exclusive service with an "annual fee".

For example, the future sect leader, Zi Ling, is the most beautiful woman in the Chaotic Star Sea. Her value far exceeds that of ordinary female cultivators, making her the object of desire for male cultivators in the Chaotic Star Sea.

This is equivalent to the "private customization" and "membership system" of top-tier clubs. By forming a marriage alliance, they can obtain long-term overt and covert support from the other sect, thus forming a vast network of relationships.

Relying on this network of relationships, Miaoyin Sect expanded its business channels and became the leading business alliance in the Chaotic Star Sea.

Ordinary forces dare not easily provoke them, because offending the Miaoyin Sect is equivalent to offending the countless powerful figures behind them who have had affairs with female cultivators.

Thinking about this, Han Xiaoliu understood.

This Myriad Sounds Sect is indeed no pushover, but they are also an excellent partner. Their business model ensures both wealth accumulation and personal safety, making them the "spider demons" of the cultivation world.

In that case, she's an even better match for Han Xiaoliu, who also raises spider spirits!

"Does Miaoyin Gate... have a foot massage parlor?"

Han Xiaoliu stood with his hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering without wind, his eyes blazing, and his expression solemn as if he were questioning the origin of the Great Dao.

Xiaohe blinked, tilted her head, and looked blankly at him: "A foot massage parlor? Senior, what's that?"

"...Do you offer massages?" Han Xiaoliu asked without changing his expression, as if the words he had just uttered had never been spoken, but were simply phrased in a more elegant way.

Xiaohe's cheeks flushed instantly, her eyes darted away for a moment, and then she whispered, "Yes, yes."

"Oh?" Han Xiaoliu's eyes flashed with interest, but his face remained calm and composed, as if he were merely discussing an academic matter. "Is there a dance performance?"

"Yes!" Xiaohe nodded vigorously, her voice becoming clearer, as if she had finally found a field she could answer.

"Is there a place to listen to music?" Han Xiaoliu continued to ask, his tone still calm, as if he were assessing the foundation of a sect.

Xiaohe nodded again, but her heart was already churning with turmoil.

She secretly glanced up at the senior in front of her, who had an air of otherworldly grace. He was calm and imposing without being angry, but the questions he asked... were almost identical to those of the male cultivators who came to "seek pleasure." Could it be that Senior Han also wanted to... play inside?

As soon as the thought popped into her head, Xiaohe's face turned even redder, and her heart beat a little faster. She felt both nervous and inexplicably expectant.

Excited heart, trembling hands.

Han Xiaoliu's mind was already racing. Foot baths, massages, music, dancing... wasn't this the ultimate club in the cultivation world?

The Wonderful Sound Sect truly lives up to its reputation!

He couldn't wait to fly there on his sword right now to "investigate" it properly and test the depth of the Wonderful Sound Sect.

However, in front of Xiaohe, this innocent young girl, he had to maintain his image as a profound and righteous senior.

So, he simply waved his hand dismissively, his expression unchanged, his tone as indifferent as brushing away a fallen leaf: "Go on, it's none of your business."

Xiaohe felt as if she had been granted a pardon, but with a complex mix of emotions that were hard to describe, she bowed, turned around, and ran away.

Once Xiaohe's figure completely disappeared outside the illusion array, Han Xiaoliu's dignified and otherworldly demeanor instantly crumbled.

He looked up at the sky and saw the sun blazing overhead, with not a cloud in the sky; it was clearly still midday.

He let out a long sigh, slumped back into the recliner, and buried his face in his arms.

"Ugh, the sun's moving so slowly... I'll take another nap! I'll be better off getting things done tonight!"

Who would dare go to a foot massage parlor in broad daylight? It's so undignified!

Han Xiaoliu is a traditional man!

With a heart as vast as the mountains and rivers, his righteous spirit shines as bright as the sun and moon!

A mind filled with poetry and literature, a loyal heart that illuminates the universe!

He is upright and righteous!