Chapter 414: Chapter 227: Bihua Peak: Stockings Production Base (5k)_3
The female disciples were thrilled; as women, they were naturally more interested in weaving than brewing wine, especially when it came to making the silk stockings they dreamed of.
"Our Bihua Peak will not only sell wine in the future, but also sell clothes, and better than wine! Starting with these silk stockings! Our master and disciples will join forces to drive down the prices of silk stockings together!"
The eight female disciples all looked eager, impatient to taste the big promises painted by the Third Elder.
"But doesn’t this count as stealing business from the Qianhua Pavilion... won’t they come after us?"
Si Han, being the most timid, couldn’t help but feel a little worried.
It was well-known that Qianhua Pavilion’s products were strictly forbidden to be copied. Their artisans valued their proprietary designs highly and rarely tolerated anyone they discovered mimicking or selling imitations.
However, the Third Elder didn’t care; she was already at odds with that head artisan, and now with a chance to overturn Qianhua Pavilion’s dominance, she wasn’t going to pass it up.
As for the so-called infringement issue, she was already prepared:
"No worries, the styles of their silk stockings are no different from long stocking socks, and only come in black and white, very basic. We only need to make slight improvements and turn them into our designs, right? Even if they question us, they have no reason."
"For example... turning them purple, gray... or even flesh-colored?"
As she said this, Zixun glanced at the Third Elder’s plump thighs partially revealed by the slit of her skirt.
If Master were to put on a pair of flesh-colored stockings, smooth and delicate... the image would be simply...
"Ah! Junior Sister, why is your nose bleeding?"
"Huh?!" Zixun quickly wiped her pretty nose and laughed awkwardly, "I’m fine, maybe I soaked in the pool too long... I just need to stand up for a bit."
"Or perhaps... add a ribbon to the end of the stockings?"
The female disciples were eagerly expressing their ideas.
The Third Elder smiled confidently.
Heh heh heh! Our Bihua Peak will not only be a paradise for fine wine lovers but also a haven for women who love beauty! Silk stockings are just the first step!
Even if the disciples lacked creativity, it didn’t matter. She remembered discussing making silk stockings with Ji Lingruo, and the young girl excitedly told her she had many ideas about silk stockings that hadn’t been realized, even styles that weren’t just silk stockings.
Little did she know that Ji Lingruo’s clever ideas came from You Su’s mind full of discarded material.
Unknowingly, the Third Elder had become You Su’s exclusive silk stockings supplier.
She wasn’t aware that the carefully crafted silk stockings for Ji Lingruo had turned into equipment to increase You Su’s speed... I wonder what she would think if she found out...
He Kongyue arrived faster than You Su had imagined.
On the third day at noon, he was already waiting at the foot of Lotus Peak.
He wasn’t a disciple of Profound Sky Sect but a prominent talent independently cultivated by the He Family, yet with such a distinguished status, entering and leaving Profound Sky Sect at will was quite easy.
He curiously observed the fairy mountain shrouded in clouds and mist, seeming full of curiosity.
It wasn’t until he saw You Su descending from the clouds alongside two female cultivators that he was drawn to them.
"Mr. You, are you going out for a meal?"
"Mr. He?" You Su was a bit surprised.
Ji Lingruo frowned, internally thinking that this person wasn’t named Xiao, right? Or did she remember it wrong?
He Kongyue greeted Ji Lingruo and Wangshu politely.
Ji Lingruo responded briefly, puzzled about when her senior brother had become so familiar with Mr. He; meanwhile, Fairy Wangshu acted very coldly, ignoring his greetings entirely, presumably because You Su had taught her not to befriend others just because their aura felt familiar.
Remembering now, You Su realized why his senior sister felt He Kongyue’s aura was familiar. As he and Master were siblings, their auras would naturally be similar. Fortunately, He Kongyue didn’t mind and wasn’t the least bit embarrassed.
After briefly introducing how they had met by chance in Chuyun City, it explained why He Kongyue had come, though they both tactically omitted any mention of He Shutong or the World Purification Sect.
"Why don’t you move to He Mansion, Mr. You? I’ve prepared a top-notch banquet, certainly on par with Ancient Moon Residence."
Before You Su could reply, Ji Lingruo asked first, "Why invite only my senior brother and not us? Do you really consider me his servant?"
"Miss Ji, I’ve heard your name before, but today our He Family indeed only invited You Su. Next time, I will surely invite you too."
He Kongyue was courteous and graceful, making his explanation without causing any displeasure.
Ji Lingruo wasn’t truly concerned about who was invited to the meal, but she just didn’t feel any good vibes towards this handsome Mr. He.
Maybe this hostility stemmed from their first meeting being in a brothel.
"You’re not planning to take my senior brother to a flower-wine feast, are you?" Ji Lingruo asked suspiciously.
He Kongyue paused, quickly responding:
"What does Miss Ji take me for? I’m inviting Mr. You to a feast at my house. Besides, Mr. You has expressly told me that he detests brothels, so how could I possibly go against his wishes."
Ji Lingruo glanced at You Su, as if surprised this blind man was so self-aware.
The young girl didn’t really want You Su to have much interaction with this overly handsome man, but after all, the other party represented a top-tier family in the Zhongyuan Continent, and You Su seemingly didn’t have many male friends growing up.
If she controlled who her senior brother befriended, would he think she was being too controlling?
"Then you two go and come back quickly, and no drinking."
Ji Lingruo, like a housekeeper, reminded them. You Su smiled wryly, bid farewell to the two women, and followed He Kongyue down the mountain.
Ji Lingruo, holding Wangshu’s arm, whispered:
"Senior Sister, remember the scent on Senior Brother? If he comes back with a different fragrance, be sure to let me know..."
Wangshu nodded obediently, although she didn’t mention that previously Senior Brother’s scent was filled with that of Junior Sister...
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