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157: Chapter 156 ShoppingThis power was like a gentle breeze hidden in the shadows—soft, yet immensely powerful—precisely brushing over his robes.

In an instant, the medicinal ash that had been clinging tightly to Chen Yang’s robes seemed to be pulled by some powerful force, falling off the fabric in a rustling cascade to the ground.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Yang’s robes were restored to their former splendor and cleanliness, their intricate patterns and brilliant luster shining exceptionally bright in the dim secret room.

Cao Ying watched longingly as Chen Yang so easily dealt with the stains on his robes, a wave of intense disappointment suddenly surging in her heart.

This sense of loss was like a surging tide that instantly submerged her heart. She had been filled with anticipation, hoping to do something for Chen Yang—even if it were just washing a piece of clothing—but this small wish had been ruthlessly shattered.

However, just as she was filled with dejection, the strange and captivating fragrance on Chen Yang’s body acted like an invisible hand, gently plucking at her heartstrings.

At this moment, the fragrance emerged once again, making her involuntarily want to draw closer to Chen Yang to properly inhale the scent that intoxicated her.

But reason soon arrived like a basin of cold water, instantly extinguishing the impulse in her heart.

She abruptly stopped her steps, then shook her head vigorously, attempting to cast these ”improper” thoughts completely out of her mind.

She kept warning herself in her heart that she was not some frivolous woman who lacked propriety; she absolutely could not let Chen Yang look down on her because of these petty impulses.

Yet, even so, the unique scent on Chen Yang’s body seemed to possess a magical power; whenever she recalled it, she would feel a bit dizzy and couldn’t help but feel intoxicated.

”Hehe, Miss Cao Ying, I wonder if you could take a break and refine medicinal pills again? Let me observe your pill refining technique to see exactly where your problems lie.”

Chen Yang’s gaze fell gently upon Cao Ying, who was standing dazed and at a loss, and he spoke calmly once more, his tone carrying a trace of imperceptible concern.

”Um, of course, but I’m a bit tired now, and I’m covered in filth. Could I come back in a few days?”

Cao Ying lowered her head until it was almost touching her chest, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz. Her slender fingers were anxiously intertwined, the fair knuckles turning slightly white from the force—she was clearly feeling very cramped and embarrassed.

”Of course.”

Watching Cao Ying’s nervous and uneasy appearance, Chen Yang’s mouth curled up slightly, revealing a warm smile as he spoke slowly.

Upon hearing Chen Yang’s words, Cao Ying seemed to find some sort of relief; she immediately hurried to Dan Chen’s side, grabbed her hand, and the two walked briskly toward the door.

Watching the backs of Cao Ying and Dan Chen as they gradually receded, a crisp voice drifted over from afar: ”Master, I’ll be leaving first.”

Xuan Kongzi watched Cao Ying’s hurried departure and shook his head helplessly, though a doting smile hung on his face as he whispered: ”Look at her, this child is always in such a rush.”

”Haha, Senior Xuan Kongzi, since Cao Ying has left, I shall take my leave as well. After all, my beloved wives are waiting to go shopping in this bustling Holy Pill City.”

Chen Yang stood beside Xuan Kongzi and spoke respectfully with a cupped-hand salute.

”Brother Chen Yang, then let us meet again in three days. Spend these days taking your wives around this incomparably bustling Holy Pill City. It is a pity Ying’er is not here; otherwise, with her as your guide, I believe you would quickly become familiar with this number one city in the Central Plains.”

Xuan Kongzi looked at Chen Yang with a gaze full of kind smiles, speaking warmly.

Chen Yang cupped his hands again and said earnestly: ”Very well, in that case, I shall take my leave.”

Having said that, he raised his hand, and a layer of brilliant golden light instantly surged around his body.

Immediately following this, Chen Yang’s figure flashed within the light, transforming into a golden streak of light that vanished instantly before Xuan Kongzi’s eyes.

Watching the departed Chen Yang, Xuan Kongzi could not help but sigh with deep emotion: ”Such talent—even Yao Chen back in the day could not compare.”

”Indeed, to break through to the Ban Sheng realm at such a young age—compared to him, us old fellows are simply worthless.”

Tian Leizi also shook his head helplessly and said with a bitter smile.

Xuan Yi lifted her eyes slightly, gazing deeply in the direction where Chen Yang had departed.

In Chen Yang, she seemed to see the high spirits of Yao Chen from back then, and she then said with a calm expression.

”You only see him, but in fact, his wives’ talents are also terrifyingly high; none of them are inferior to Ying’er. That silver-haired woman, who seems to be called Gu Yuena, is already a Dou Zun expert. The others are also basically high-level Dou Zong.”

Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi was slightly stunned. He quickly recalled the appearances and auras of Chen Yang’s wives in his mind and discovered that it was indeed as Xuan Yi had said.

It was just that Chen Yang’s radiance was too dazzling, to the point where he hadn’t paid much attention to the women beside Chen Yang at first.

Hearing Xuan Yi’s reminder, he finally realized that these women beside Chen Yang were also outstanding figures among the younger generation.

The departing Chen Yang and his group appeared in the blink of an eye in a bustling square.

One could see that the entire square was filled with people coming and going, rubbing shoulders with one another.

The cries of peddlers and the sounds of haggling rose and fell, intertwined together.

Wang Donger watched such a lively scene, her eyes instantly brightening.

She impatiently grabbed Chen Yang’s hand and walked forward excitedly. The other women were also full of excitement; their gazes constantly scanned the surrounding stalls, looking left and right, their eyes filled with curiosity and surprise.

They could not help but sigh in their hearts—as expected of the number one city in the Central Plains; everything here made them feel a sense of novelty, and there were too many things they had never seen before in the Northwest Continent.

Suddenly, Chen Yang slowly stopped in front of an old man’s street stall.

Seeing this, the women all followed Chen Yang’s gaze and looked over, seeing an old man sitting quietly there; his face was aged, covered in the traces of time.

His eyes were tightly shut, as if he were immersed in his own world.

In front of the old man, a tattered gray cloth was spread out, upon which a few cultivation manuals were scattered, along with some strange stones of various shapes and dull colors.

Chen Yang slowly crouched down, gently picked up a stone, and asked the old man with a gentle gaze: ”How are these stones sold?”

Hearing the voice, the old man slowly opened his eyes.

A flash of sharp light flickered in his eyes, and his originally dim gaze instantly brightened.

He looked at Chen Yang and his group, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes; however, when he saw that what Chen Yang held in his hand was the most inconspicuous, and in his view, the least valuable stone here, the old man’s mouth twitched slightly.