Cultivating Immortality Begins with Acting as a Girl Chapter 035

After a moment of thought, Song Ling smiled brightly:

“So that’s how it is, Cousin Yi Xuan, you’re absolutely right. As a family, we really shouldn’t be hostile towards each other, and the grievances of the previous generation shouldn’t continue.”

No matter if Jiang Yi Xuan’s words were true or false, he wouldn’t let his guard down. As the saying goes, when the soldiers come, block them; when the water comes, cover it with earth. As long as his strength could keep improving, then all problems would cease to be problems.

“That’s great! I knew Cousin Yu Ling was a reasonable person.”

Jiang Yi Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and showed a shy smile again: “Before I came, I was worried that Cousin Yu Ling would kick me out.”

“How could that be? Cousin Yi Xuan is overthinking it.”

Song Ling maintained her smile, “Yesterday, my maid got some excellent Cloud Jade Tea from the treasury. Cousin, would you like to stay and have some?”

“To be able to drink tea and admire flowers with Cousin Yu Ling is truly Yi Xuan’s good fortune. How could I refuse?” Jiang Yi Xuan said delightedly.

Upon hearing this, Song Ling instructed Dong Zi, who was beside her: “Go, brew that Cloud Jade Tea, and remember to use the blue and white porcelain tea set I usually use.”

“Yes, Miss.”

Dong Zi took the order and left.

Song Ling and Jiang Yi Xuan then sat down at a stone table not far from the cherry tree in the courtyard.

Afterward, the two drank tea and chatted, enjoying themselves thoroughly, presenting a scene of sibling harmony. It wasn’t until more than an hour later that Jiang Yi Xuan got up to bid farewell.

Song Ling returned to her bedroom in Qinghong Pavilion and summoned the system panel:

[Currently mastered skills]

Wind-Breaking Blade (Limit Broken)

Crimson Lotus Sword Art (Great Attainment)

[Remaining Profound Source: Forty-two]

“As expected of the prosperous East City. Just going out and searching for a bit yielded forty-two points of Profound Source, which is comparable to a month’s worth of results in North City before.”

Song Ling was very satisfied with today’s gains. One must know that the items sold at those stalls were updated every few days, so going again in a few days would definitely yield another wave of Profound Source.

After adjusting her breath, Song Ling directly used all forty-two points of Profound Source to enhance the Crimson Lotus Sword Art.

As the Profound Source returned to zero, another warm current appeared in Song Ling’s body, continuously strengthening her physique. However, this time, the words “Great Attainment” after Crimson Lotus Sword Art on the system panel did not change.

“It still hasn’t reached the required perfection… This Crimson Lotus Sword Art truly lives up to its name of being easy to learn but difficult in the later stages.”

However, even so, Song Ling felt that her strength had still increased significantly, and her internal energy was much more abundant than before.

“No rush, as long as I keep a low profile and develop slowly, I will become the strongest sooner or later…”

Song Ling secretly thought.

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In a blink of an eye, seven days passed.

During these seven days, Song Ling went to Sanguan Street again. Although the harvest was not as much as the first time, she still gained twenty-three points of Profound Source. After using all of them to enhance the Crimson Lotus Sword Art, Song Ling felt that she was on the verge of a breakthrough. As long as she obtained a little more Profound Source, her Crimson Lotus Sword Art could reach perfection, and she would also advance to the realm of a first-rate martial artist.

On this day, Song Ling arrived at Zhaoyuan Tower on Sanguan Street, having been invited to attend an auction.

She wore an elegant and expensive Quju, followed by her two maids, Dong Zi and Xi Yu, and entered Zhaoyuan Tower amidst the amazed gazes of the crowd.

It wasn’t that she hadn’t thought of being low-key, but the manager of Zhaoyuan Tower already knew her identity. Trying to hide it now would only seem suspicious. It was better to participate openly, and no one could say anything amiss.

“Miss Ling’s esteemed presence truly brings glory to Zhaoyuan Tower!” The manager of Zhaoyuan Tower came forward, his face full of smiles.

After the last time, he already knew the exact identity of this direct daughter of the Jiang family: Jiang Yu Ling, the younger sister of Jiang Yu Jin, one of the two candidates for the Jiang family head.

Jiang Yu Jin and his young master, Xi Feng Lie, were sworn brothers, so his younger sister could not be neglected even more.

He respectfully said: “This humble one has already prepared a superior private room for the auction for you. Please follow me.”

Song Ling nodded and followed the attendant arranged by the manager upstairs.

The others in the hall who witnessed this scene began to whisper among themselves:

“Who is this woman? She’s so incredibly beautiful, and the Zhaoyuan Tower manager is so respectful to her?”

“Shhh, be careful with your words. Haven’t you seen the purple sash and white jade hanging from her waist? That’s a direct daughter of the Jiang family!”

“A direct daughter of the Jiang family? I heard that a direct daughter of the Jiang family who had been separated for many years returned to the family some time ago. Could it be this woman? Tsk tsk, I didn’t expect her to still have such a temperament after living among those commoners for so many years. She truly lives up to being of the Jiang family bloodline.”

“…I’m not talking anymore. My sow is about to give birth. I’m going home.”

After Song Ling went upstairs, she followed the attendant to a lavishly decorated private room.

On the north side of the private room was a railing, from which one could see the entire circular auction venue, with neatly arranged seats surrounding the central stage.

The attendant placed the fruit platter on the table and then bowed:

“Miss, please wait a moment. The auction will begin shortly.”

With that, he withdrew.

Song Ling was just about to sit down when she heard a series of hurried footsteps outside the door. Then, a burly young man appeared at the doorway.

The man revealed a mouthful of white teeth and said to Song Ling: “Are you Jiang Yu Ling? You truly are as beautiful as your brother said. I am your brother’s friend, Xi Feng Lie. If you don’t mind, you can call me Big Brother Xi.”

Song Ling looked at the overly familiar man in front of her and smiled:

“So it’s Big Brother Xi Feng Lie. My brother has mentioned you to me, saying that you are a forthright and righteous person. Seeing you today, it truly lives up to your reputation.”

This Zhaoyuan Tower was the property of the Xi family, and Xi Feng Lie was the person in charge. It was normal for him to come and greet her after knowing of her presence.

Upon hearing this, Xi Feng Lie immediately beamed: “Haha, Sister Yu Ling truly knows how to talk, unlike some people who just keep annoying me all day.”

These words were clearly directed at Jiang Yu Jin.

Song Ling chuckled and gestured for Xi Feng Lie to take a seat.

Xi Feng Lie was not polite. He strode to the chair opposite Song Ling and sat down, then instructed the young servant outside the door to send in more tea and snacks.

“Sister Yu Ling, there are many good things at this auction. Is there anything in particular you want?”

Xi Feng Lie asked, his tone carrying a hint of familiarity.

Song Ling shook her head slightly and said:

“I came here mainly to witness the grandeur of the Zhaoyuan Tower auction. As for the auction items, there’s nothing in particular I want. Everything is up to fate.”

This was the truth. She came this time just to see if she could find any items containing Profound Source. She wasn’t interested in other things.

Upon hearing this, Xi Feng Lie nodded and said:

“As the person in charge, I am very clear about the details of today’s auction items. If Sister Yu Ling is interested in anything, you can ask me at any time.”

“Then I thank Big Brother Xi.”

Song Ling expressed her gratitude.

The two chatted for a few more sentences, and then the auction officially began.

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