In a brief period, many female cultivators bestowed gifts upon Li Su. These female cultivators, who openly presented their offerings, generally possessed remarkable beauty and impressive levels of cultivation. Most of them were at the Foundation Establishment stage, with only a handful at the Qi Refinement stage. This was because Li Su had advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, and many Qi Refinement stage female cultivators might not have the courage to approach him.
In the Immortal City, there were a considerable number of Foundation Establishment cultivators, far surpassing the count in the Peak of Hope Immortal. The total number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Peak of Hope Immortal was just over a hundred. There were only around thirty to forty Foundation Establishment cultivators within the Flying Immortal Sect.
In the northern region, Foundation Establishment cultivators were more abundant. The region itself had richer resources, not to mention the presence of Foundation Establishment cultivators among the Seven Great Immortal Sects and many independent cultivators.
Many cultivator clans were dedicated to Foundation Establishment cultivation. Of course, they weren’t evenly distributed. They were still scattered across the northern region, making Foundation Establishment cultivators seem sparse in certain areas.
Within the Seven Great Immortal Sects, Foundation Establishment cultivators were concentrated, as they were sect disciples. Currently, there were also numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Immortal City. After the Ascension Immortal Convention, many cultivators from the northern region had gathered here and had yet to disperse.
So, if he were to walk in the Immortal City, he would find that he could encounter a Foundation Establishment cultivator every few steps, giving him the impression that they were as common as dogs. However, this resulted from the concentration of northern region cultivators. The number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Immortal City would significantly decrease in a few months.
Observing one Foundation Establishment female cultivator after another presenting gifts to Li Su, some Qi Refinement independent cultivators couldn’t help but feel envious. In the northern region, the status of Foundation Establishment cultivators was respectable but still not comparable with the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages. Even in the northern region, achieving Foundation Establishment was an aspiration for many cultivators.
These Foundation Establishment female cultivators usually wouldn’t pay much attention to Qi Refinement independent cultivators. However, they blushed as they offered their gifts to Li Su, which were tokens of affection. In the end, Li Su received nearly twenty different gifts, most of which were handcrafted items by the female cultivators, such as embroidered creations.
“Immortal Qin has arrived.”
At this moment, someone exclaimed, and all the cultivators turned to look. Indeed, it was Qin Qing who had arrived. The moment she appeared, she captured the attention of everyone present. After all, Qin Qing, known as the “Immortal of the Qin,” was extraordinarily gifted and a Golden Core cultivator with exceptional beauty.
After the cultivators made way for her, Qin Qing gracefully approached Li Su. Upon seeing him, her eyes lit up with joy.
“Elder, the last time I received your assistance, I hadn’t had the opportunity to repay you. May I ask if you could visit my residence, Elder, and let me perform a musical piece for you?” Qin Qing extended an invitation with a warm smile.
“The ‘Qin Immortal’ wishes to perform a solo for Elder!”
Her words left the surrounding cultivators envious. Qin Qing had never performed a solo for any cultivator before. She usually only gave public performances to avoid being alone in a room with a powerful cultivator who might have ulterior motives. Now, Qin Qing was making an exception for Li Su.
Upon receiving Qin Qing’s invitation in front of the onlookers, Li Su agreed graciously.
“I didn’t expect Elder to be so youthful, while Qin Qing seems to be catching up in age,” someone said in a crowd.
Inside a spacious small hall, Qin Qing poured a cup of tea for Li Su. The tea’s aroma filled the room, but it was overshadowed by Qin Qing’s captivating fragrance, which was even more alluring, sparking one’s imagination.
The sound of the Qin began to fill the space. This time, Qin Qing played a new composition, and the gentle tones of the Qin flowed like a river through the heart, as if a young maiden was pouring her heart out to her beloved. Her performance was enchanting, carrying a unique charm that could soothe the listener’s soul and resonate with their emotions.
The music was beautiful, and Qin Qing’s graceful performance was captivating. Though she appeared focused, her occasional glances and expressions carried a hint of seduction. It was no wonder she had only given public performances before. If she were to play privately for a male cultivator in a room, few could resist her allure.
Even Li Su felt a stirring in his heart, as if spring had arrived, and everything was coming back to life. Of course, this was also due to the beautiful melody that seemed like a confession of her soul.
Li Su’s hand, holding the teacup, involuntarily stopped halfway. As the last note fell, he felt he hadn’t heard enough.
“How do you feel about this piece I composed for you over the past few months?” Qin Qing asked, her eyes turning towards him, her voice soft, and her gaze filled with affection. Her intentions were clear, and Li Su, at this moment, indulged himself.