Chapter 121 - The Sense of Superiority of a Gigolo
Guo Fan slapped Meng Jin's face with a wave of clear ridicule. The impact was doubled due to the accuracy of his points and the rationale behind them. Moreover, he had effectively blocked Meng Jin's last avenue for a counterattack by wielding the token in his hand.
Meng Jin found himself at a loss for words. He couldn't utter a single word and had no choice but to suppress the anger bubbling within him. He silently vowed to defeat this arrogant individual and put him in his place at the Sword Singing Conference.
Guo Fan believed that his ability to completely disregard Meng Jin stemmed from the advantage of a player immersed in a harem scenario compared to a solitary NPC.
Meng Jin's mockery was based on simplistic reasoning: “Cultivation should take precedence over romantic pursuits. Your obsession with women reflects nothing but lust. I doubt you've even reached a spiritual realm, and given your age, you probably haven't encountered many women.”
Even if he had encountered women, they would likely be at the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation levels.
If Meng Jin had truly attained a high level of cultivation, he could have refrained from engaging with women entirely and kept it discreet.
If someone were to employ a Seduction Enchantment on him, he'd probably yield faster than anyone else.
In essence, this individual had never encountered a genuine female NPC, so his remarks were baseless and mocking.
However, the characters Guo Fan encountered were mostly five-star characters, distinguished not only by their appearance but also by their status and strength.
Five-star characters were nearly the highest tier in the game, a level that ordinary Immortal Cultivators could only dream of reaching.
Figures like Xun Yimu, Sun Fen, and others were top talents among the younger generation in prominent cultivation sects. The City Lord, although an older-generation cultivator with modest talent, possessed remarkable skills.
Once his identity as a 9-star swordsmith was revealed, any faction would eagerly welcome him as a cherished asset, considering him a mobile arsenal capable of regeneration.
This was one of the reasons why Sword Pavilion stood as the faction with the longest lineage in the Upper Central Realm.
Currently, there were only five 6-star swordsmiths, and the most formidable one, Cui Hu, had already submitted to Guo Fan.
Among the four-star characters, some, like Su Feng, held a distinct advantage in terms of appearance. Others occupied positions as sect elders or young lords.
Even three-star characters exhibited significant potential, like Gu Yaling, who also boasted good health. Tan Ling, while stronger in strength, lacked comparable potential, thus maintaining a balance between them.
As for those rated at 1-2 stars, the majority of them were among the remaining 100. Among the males, they were either tools or mere pawns.
Hence, such taunts were directed at individuals who couldn't fathom the pressure exerted by a Physical Integration Period cultivator and the ruler of a major power. When they heard the sound of “beep!” and then again, “beep!”—what kind of satisfaction could they possibly derive from that?
This was the reason for their ignorant comments.
Guo Fan, with his wealth of experiences, could dismiss such remarks as the words of keyboard warriors who only knew how to indulge themselves.
This displayed the self-assured attitude of a male escort.
Guo Fan reclaimed the token and shared with Tan Ling that he had surprised Bing Jun and Jian Fu at the Sword Pavilion yesterday. He also mentioned his encounter with him and Lang Qing.
Tan Ling grinned and remarked, “News of this incident had already circulated within the inn yesterday. You see, Night's Fall Sword City isn't as vast as one might think. People come and go, and gossip spreads unusually fast. You spent a night in a brothel, and the news had already reached every corner of Night's Fall Sword City. The Tide-watching Sword-listening Conference was already quite lively, but I can't even fathom how much more of an event it will turn into now…”
She continued, “I'm just curious if, after today, your reputation will surpass even that young upstart who dared to challenge the Sword Pavilion as a mortal.”
Guo Fan had already disclosed his connection to Fang Xiang to Tan Ling. As she gazed at him while speaking, there was an underlying meaning in her eyes.
This token was undeniable proof of his association with male escort services.
Reflecting on Guo Fan's stay at the brothel last night, Tan Ling couldn't help but marvel at his audacity.
Not only had he subdued the Night's Fall Sword City Lord, but he also attracted the attention of Profound Yin Young Lord and the Destiny's Song Sword Cultivator. And yet, he had the nerve to visit a brothel right under their noses?
He truly lived up to his reputation as a charmer of women.
If Tan Ling were to discover that Guo Fan had spent a night in a brothel with the Night's Fall Sword City Lord, not only would she be astounded, but she'd also be amazed by his resilience. He would not only evade capture but also enjoy a delightful night with the City Lord and her secret guards. It would be even more astonishing to her.
She marveled at the incredible tenacity of his survival instincts.
Guo Fan cleared his throat and explained, “The Left Pavilion Master is interested in recruiting me. The City Master is merely using this opportunity to entice me. I'll likely retrieve this token once I leave Night's Fall Sword City.”
Tan Ling rested her chin on her hand and glanced at Gu Chao, who was beside Guo Fan. “Your ‘little sister' here possesses remarkable talent. She broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refining last night, and it took me by surprise.”
In reality, for a great demon like Tan Ling, what was even more alarming was Gu Chao's inability to conceal his aura when he broke through. He seemed to possess the aura of a genuine Taoist cultivation technique, which naturally unnerved her.
Were it not for Guo Fan entrusting her with taking care of Gu Chao, she would have kept her distance from the child.
However, she understood the importance of safeguarding such an obvious secret.
Guo Fan assessed Gu Chao's cultivation and confirmed that he had indeed reached the seventh stage. Pleased, he advised, “When you approach the Foundation Establishment stage, temporarily suppress your cultivation. I'll take you to face formidable foes. Otherwise, if you only cultivate without combat, you'll end up as that person's subordinate from earlier, understood?”
Gu Chao nodded and furrowed his brow. “Will he become mentally impaired? This is quite severe…”
Guo Fan gently patted his head and advised, “Remember not to utter that in front of our little friend next time; it might upset him.”
This child has quite a sharp tongue.
Guo Fan's mouth twitched. Despite having witnessed the initial venomous side of the young girl at the outset, lately, her cute exterior had overshadowed her true nature.
After carrying Gu Chao back upstairs, Guo Fan retrieved the hammer he had concealed in his sleeve. He followed the cat and gave it a couple of pats.
“Meow… Meow… Meow?”
The hammer had just awakened, raising its head to meow. It still sought refuge back in Guo Fan's sleeve. Yesterday, it had been so terrified by Sun Fen's sword that it had immediately retreated into Guo Fan's clothing, trembling uncontrollably, too scared to come out even after Guo Fan had finished battling. It had always been rather reclusive.
It was a timid bunch.
However, this trait aligned well with Hammer One's character.
Hammer glanced around anxiously, letting out a relieved sigh upon confirming its return.
Guo Fan lifted the hammer and meowed curiously. When he placed his hand on her abdomen, Spiritual Energy flowed into her dantian. Due to their soul contract, the hammer couldn't resist and trembled pitifully, meowing.
“I, I didn't intend to hide. Please don't harm me, meow, meow.” Hammer thought that Guo Fan wanted to harm her by safeguarding her master. She thought he wanted to kill her.
Guo Fan examined and remarked, “It's the inherent instinct of the demon race to convert the essence of other beings into Spiritual Energy for cultivation. It's nearly time for the Nascent Infant Stage to advance to the Soul Formation stage. Building the ‘Fracture of Scaled Dragon,' this talent is rated at least four stars in the game.”
He withdrew his hand, satisfied that he would soon have a God Forming Stage bodyguard, even though its primary roles were warmth and cuteness.
Speaking of which, in the Xianxia world, there shouldn't be any issues with cross-breeding or the like, right?
Guo Fan gazed at the hammer, contemplating the idea of potentially creating a new race.
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