Chapter 886 - 409: A Hundred Boats Racing, Courtesan’s Birthday Banquet, Long Dream in the Azure Skies, Thirty-Three Heavens (Part 2)

Chapter 886: Chapter 409: A Hundred Boats Racing, Courtesan’s Birthday Banquet, Long Dream in the Azure Skies, Thirty-Three Heavens (Part 2)

He Wentian realized too late and deeply resented Wen Caishang. But despite his capabilities, he was ultimately nothing more than a plaything in Wen Caishang’s hands.

The Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower before him was, indeed, a marvel among marvels.

Approaching closer, he looked up. The wondrous tower appeared before him. Though called a "tower," it showed none of the typical attributes of one.

The entire building lacked a single horizontal beam or stone pillar. It seemed like thirty-three harmonious "heavens" formed naturally. Each layer was shrouded in ethereal mist, with distant views of orchards, sacred pools, celestial maidens, Immortals, and heavenly steeds.

Li Xian, upon first sight, was utterly baffled as to how it was constructed. Even in the presence of the tallest towers or most magnificent structures, Li Xian might be impressed but never so confused. The thirty-three "heavens" hung before him.

It seemed less the work of craftsmen and more like a piece of the heavens had been torn away and placed there. Li Xian’s eyes were opened wide in astonishment, filled with curiosity and joy.

Wrapped outside with specially made gauze, the interior scene blurred like a dream. Laughter from women descended from above, seemingly with celestial maidens gazing down.

Indeed, it was a "secret realm of the Immortals"!

Xu Shaoqian laughed and said, "Take a good look and be astonished here. Later when you go inside, don’t embarrass me." Lei Chong, also here for the first time, was amazed and replied, "Yes...yes!"

The entire Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower seemed like a dreamland, an earthly paradise. Li Xian thought, "What a Long Dream Tower, who would wish to wake upon stepping here? How exactly is this place constructed? I’ve seen no beams, so how are the thirty-three heavens supported? If I had the chance, I’d love to explore it further."

Xu Shaoqian said, "The Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower has thirty-three heavens: the lower nine heavens, the middle twelve heavens, and the upper twelve heavens. The grandeur of this tower and its contents surpass several districts combined!"

"You will feel it as you explore today, so I’ll say no more. All you two need to know is, you are my left and right hand. This place... you won’t be strangers to it in the future! Hahaha."

He laughed heartily, taking big strides forward, and headed towards the Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower. As he stepped onto the jade brick long path, a sense of reality and illusion alternated, resembling a dream.

Waiting by the path were maidens. They wore splendid attire, light and elegant, like celestial servants. Their faces adorned with powder, red lines drawn on their brows. They smiled charmingly, nodding to the arriving guests, accepting them with smiles, and gesturing the way.

The jade brick long path was extraordinary, belonging to the Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower’s area. The street scenes on both sides were extremely hazy, as if one was "approaching the Immortal," treading the path to paradise.

Suddenly, two children with braids appeared, carrying red wooden buckets, splashing water towards Xu Shaoqian, Li Xian, and Lei Chong. Furious, Lei Chong shouted, "Bold!" his voice thunderous, drawing his blade. Xu Shaoqian, hands behind his back, raised one hand swiftly, pressing downwards.

Lei Chong was instantly restricted, unable to move. The water splashed onto the three, but did not dampen their clothes. Instead, it transformed into a "cooling" aura, surrounding them, cleaning their bodies.

Xu Shaoqian scolded, "Ignorance! Embarrassing!" Lei Chong blushed with embarrassment and said, "Central Lang General, I...I..."

Xu Shaoqian said, "This is Jade Pure Water, with an uncommon origin. A bucket costs thirty taels of silver. It can cleanse sweat, stench, and dirt. The Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower is a distinguished place, famously known as ’Mundane Clothes Are Shameful in the Long Dream Tower.’"

"You’ve been on duty today, filthy and smelly. Did you think you could simply enter the Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower?"

"Today I asked you to wear the tiger python uniform because I assumed your casual clothes would be embarrassing. My tiger python uniform may not be casual wear, but as a Gold Appraisal Guard, no matter where we go, we won’t lose face. In the future, observe more, act less rashly. In this regard, Li Xian is better than you!"

Lei Chong nodded repeatedly in agreement. Xu Shaoqian waved his hand and walked ahead. He was quite displeased with the earlier incident. As he walked further inside, ten or so maidens in white dresses emerged.

They all carried flower baskets, with bouquets inside. Xu Shaoqian said, "No need to pause, keep walking forward."

Proceeding as usual. The ten maidens in white dresses followed closely with someone holding bouquets, gently brushing the three’s clothing. The earlier was "cleaning," now was "dust sweeping."

These maidens were very skilled. Using the intervals of movement, they brushed away dust from the soles, hems, and crevices of the clothing, leaving guests with a faint fragrance, truly having a celestial style, excessively elegant.

Li Xian thought to himself, "This is a set of staff techniques applied to the body without harm. If I’m not mistaken, these maidens can both dust and harm. This place is worthy of being a renowned building, each spot demonstrating excellence. I’ll keep observing and feeling."

After passing the jade brick long path, upon entering the Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower, the scene suddenly transformed. Stepping into White Cloud Realm, celestial friends passed by, elegant sounds descended from above. It didn’t resemble a building at all — just felt like stepping on clouds, riding them into the skies, ascending into the celestial realm.

An elderly man with white hair approached, smiling while cupping his hands in salutation, "Lang General Xu, well met!"

Xu Shaoqian returned the respectful greeting with a smile. After exchanging pleasantries with the white-haired elder, he watched him leave, then said to Li Xian and Lei Chong, "That elder just now is the steward of the First Layer: Green Cloud Heaven. Now that you’ve reached the Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower, you must behave well, not act arrogantly based on your status. Lei Chong... Although you have a high rank, having recently acquired the ’Copper Status,’ and even without my company, you would have the qualifications to enter this place. But this place is full of talented people, countless young talents. You may have rank, but you lack corresponding knowledge, manners, family background, capabilities, fashion, and wealth. Here, you’ll ultimately be looked down upon."

Lei Chong admitted in shame, "Lang General Xu is right."

In Jade City, the Copper Status is already prestigious. Lei Chong’s rank is not low, nor his position. But he is older, and Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower is a place where young talents gather. Although Lei Chong is competent, he is not a talent, nor young, making him incompatible.