After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 472 Can't Afford It

Following the direction where the crowds and the fragrance of flowers were strongest, the noise gradually rose.

A wave of moisture and rich energy washed over him, and after turning past a huge stone gate, Shen Xu's vision suddenly opened up!

A jade-like river, wider than anyone could imagine, stretches before us.

At this moment, hundreds of flower boats, like dazzling stars, are densely moored on the river, echoing the stars reflected on the water, as if a galaxy has been poured out.

A variety of eye-catching and unique flower boats appeared one after another, which truly broadened Shen Xu's horizons.

The magnificent palaces, resplendent in gold, resembled floating palaces, their lights cascading like waterfalls, casting enormous shadows across the night sky and reflecting the illusory images of revelers.

The elegant and otherworldly one is like a fairyland, radiating a cool moonlight, as if the moon palace has fallen to earth, with musical notes dancing around and ethereal music playing.

The mysterious and alluring one was shrouded in a deep, purplish-red halo, making it hazy and indistinct, which added to its charm.

……

Glass lamps outline the golden edges of the eaves and brackets, a huge luminous pearl hangs from the mast like a miniature moon, and a seven-colored array of lights flows and changes on the hull.

Furthermore, a waterfall of light and flames, powered by magic, cascades down from the top of the boat, its reflection shimmering in the pitch-black river.

Numerous flower boats vied for attention, displaying dazzling displays of glass lanterns, luminous pearls, magical fireworks, and arrays of luminous lights...

It directly transformed the entire Jade Belt River into a river of light flowing with liquid flames and colors.

"Brother, how many Nourishing Yuan Pills do we need to board the ship?" Shen Xu asked a young man beside him whose eyes were full of longing.

Which pleasure boat are you referring to?

Shen Xu pointed to the largest pleasure boats in the river.

"Brother, you're dreaming!" the young man mocked.

"What? Even if you have money, you can't go to those pleasure boats?" Shen Xu couldn't help but ask.

"That's not true. The ten most famous pleasure boats only cater to distinguished guests and those who are extremely wealthy." Seeing Shen Xu's unchanging expression, the young man couldn't help but hesitate.

"How much money is considered wealthy?"

"We need at least a million Nourishing Essence Pills!" the young man tentatively suggested.

Shen Xu sighed softly, looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and said, "If I said I once possessed a million Nourishing Yuan Pills, do you think they would believe me?"

"roll!"

Since lending that million to Yun Mulin, he has returned to abject poverty. Fortunately, he has not yet collected his salary after joining the Four Directions Sword Alliance, and he has sold some of his contribution points.

He currently has approximately 30,000 Nourishing Essence Pills.

He remembered that when he first left the Green Bamboo Sword Sect for Heavenly Sword City, he only had three hundred Nourishing Essence Pills, and half of them were swindled away by the witch as soon as he entered Heavenly Sword City...

Forget the past!

It seemed this place was beyond his means. Shen Xu silently left the crowd and headed towards the middle reaches of the Jade Belt River. He was determined to spend some money at the pleasure boat today.

I remember Qingyun seems to have come from Qingmufang in Baihua City, but I don't know where Qingmufang is.

Unfortunately, Aoki Ho is probably being watched by countless eyes right now, so it's best if he doesn't join in the fun.

Zuo Chen didn't tell him what he was going to do, so he could only take it one step at a time.

When he reached the middle reaches of the Jade Belt River, he found that the river was still full of pleasure boats and the riverbanks were still crowded with people, seemingly no different from the upper reaches.

However, the price was indeed within Shen Xu's acceptable range, and compared to the upstream, the services offered by the pleasure boats here seemed to be more down-to-earth.

After paying the boarding fee of one hundred Nourishing Essence Pills, the ferry carried him to the flower boat he had chosen.

Smelling the rich fragrance of cosmetics, Shen Xu walked nervously into the medium-sized flower boat called Caiyunfang.

For a moment, melodious music, sweet singing, drunken cheers, and charming giggles filled the air...

Countless cacophony of sounds blended together, forming a relentless torrent of sensory experiences, which, along with dazzling light and shadow, intense floral fragrance, and a luxurious atmosphere, seemed to be threatening to completely overwhelm him.

Shen Xu frowned, forced him to sit in a corner, poured him a cup of tea, and quietly watched the commotion around him.

After all, he paid for it.

"Did you come to Caiyunfang just for tea?" At this moment, a woman in a lightly made-up pink dress gracefully knelt down beside him.

"Does the tea cost money?" Shen Xu asked casually, toying with his teacup.

"Of course not, guests can drink as much as they want."

The woman seemed well-trained; even with his rudeness, she showed no impatience whatsoever.

Seeing the woman's behavior, Shen Xu suddenly became interested. "Stand up and speak. I don't like people kneeling next to me."

Upon hearing Shen Xu's request, Pang Lengyue stood up and stood next to Shen Xu.

Strange customers come every day, and Shen Xu's request wasn't particularly strange. Her task was to use all her knowledge to get customers to spend more money at Caiyunfang.

"I'd like to find a quiet place to stay for a few days while waiting for the Flower Festival to begin. Do you have any recommendations?"

"What is the guest's budget? How many days are they planning to stay? Do they have any other requests?"

"I want to stay until the end of the Hundred Flowers Festival. The most important thing is that it's quiet and I don't want to be disturbed by too many people. Also, the environment should be good, preferably near the Jade Belt River. It would be even better if meals were provided."

"As for the budget, I can accept up to one hundred Nourishing Essence Pills per day." Shen Xu poured himself a cup of tea.

I must say, the flower tea here is quite delicious.

The girl in the pink dress beside him fell silent, seemingly pondering a suitable location.

"The only places that meet the guests' requirements are the old town and the tributaries of the Jade Belt River."

"The old town is a bit dilapidated and quite far from Flower God Mountain. I wonder if our guests would be able to accept a tributary of the Jade Belt River?" Pang Lengyue asked softly.

"Okay! You need to take me to see it." Shen Xu put down his teacup and prepared to get up.

"I'm sorry, guest, I'm afraid I can't leave Caiyun Pavilion easily tonight." Pang Lengyue's expression was full of apology.

"How many Nourishing Yuan Pills do I need to accompany you to stroll around Hundred Flowers City?" Shen Xu asked the woman.

Pang Lengyue immediately smiled broadly, "A Servant like me only needs one hundred Nourishing Yuan Pills to accompany you for a whole day!"

"How much of this Nourishing Essence Pill will end up in your hands?" Shen Xu asked with some curiosity.

Pang Lengyue's smile instantly faded. "Thirty."

"That's quite a lot, let's go!" Shen Xu smiled.

Seeing Pang Lengyue being taken away by Shen Xu, the many beautiful women in the Rainbow Cloud Pavilion revealed envious and resentful eyes, all regretting that they hadn't been the ones to entertain that young man.

Putting aside the Nourishing Yuan Pills that could be earned by being outsourced, that young man seemed to be an easy-going person. Following someone like that would at least save me from having to put up with this disgusting smile.

Most importantly, that young man was also very handsome.

"Thank you, young master. I am Pang Lengyue. Please continue to be tolerant of me in the future," Pang Lengyue said with a graceful bow.

Although her movements were flawless, her graceful figure was undeniably revealed.

Sensing Shen Xu's gaze, Pang Lengyue shyly tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

“My surname is Shen. If you’re lying to me, I might not let you off easily,” Shen Xu said coldly.

"Please rest assured, young master, the place I have found for you will absolutely meet your requirements," Pang Lengyue immediately assured him.

"Words are no proof, lead the way! I'm getting tired."