Riverside Pavilion was built along the Purple Return River, with rows of pavilions and towers shrouded in mist and clouds.
Even at night, it was brightly lit, with the soothing sounds of zithers and string instruments filling the air.
The gentle singing of many women could be heard, captivating and melodious.
It was like the sound of heavenly music, yet also like a cat's paw scratching at the heart, leaving many cultivators on both sides of the river entranced, lingering in the atmosphere.
The women leading the way were accustomed to young masters like Chu Xia.
After the initial surprise, they relaxed their formal demeanor and began chatting and joking with him, softly introducing the most famous courtesans and Refined courtesan currently at Riverside Pavilion.
Chu Xia laughed and chatted with them, while Chu Xiao'er booked a private room. Chu Xia generously gifted each of the women a few magical artifacts.
Such a lavish young master was rare, and the women's eyes sparkled as they secretly memorized his appearance.
"Call all the most famous women in Riverside Pavilion to join me."
In the private room, immortal mist swirled, carrying a faint floral fragrance.
Chu Xia sipped his wine, waved his folding fan, and spoke with a carefree air, tossing out a few more rare magical artifacts.
With Chu Xia's wealth, he naturally had no shortage of such artifacts.
He had always been generous, living up to his reputation as the number one prodigal of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
At this moment, Chu Xia's heart was also burning with anticipation.
It had to be said that Riverside Pavilion truly lived up to its reputation as a property of the Fragrant Dao Academy.
The women who had just brought the wine were far more beautiful than ordinary people, their figures graceful and draped in light gauze. In any other place, they would be worthy of being called fairies.
Especially their pure, lotus-like aura, which was even more sacred than the saintesses of some major sects.
Chu Xia suspected that they might be disciples of the Fragrant Dao Academy who had come to temper their hearts in the mortal world.
Sometimes, it wasn't necessarily the famous courtesans or Refined courtesan who were the most beautiful.
Some female disciples of the Fragrant Dao Academy preferred to hide among ordinary courtesans, waiting to meet someone destined.
"Young master, please wait a moment."
Seeing this, the women's eyes brightened, knowing that Chu Xia must have an extraordinary background.
However, they did not dare to inquire further.
After all, even disciples of supreme sects would choose to hide their identities when visiting Riverside Pavilion.
After the women left, Chu Xiao'er in the private room could no longer contain his excitement. "Young master, Riverside Pavilion truly lives up to its reputation as a property of the Fragrant Dao Academy. It really has something special!"
"These women are all stunningly beautiful. Their cold yet sacred aura is truly captivating."
At this moment, Chu Xia snapped open his folding fan and sighed, "This is indeed the remarkable method of the Fragrant Dao Academy. The aloof fairies and saintesses, transcendent and detached, are forced to descend into the mortal world to experience all this in order to temper their Dao hearts."
"That feeling of pulling a fairy or saintess down from the heavens—how could it be described to outsiders?"
As he spoke, his heart burned with desire and anticipation.
Meanwhile, in another part of Riverside Pavilion.
This was the highest floor of Riverside Pavilion, symbolizing the thirty-three heavens, exuding an immortal aura.
Normally, only the most distinguished guests of Riverside Pavilion were qualified to come here.
However, tonight it had been reserved by the young talents of various supreme sects who had gathered here.
Mist swirled, and immortal light shimmered as graceful figures in white dresses sang and danced.
Not far away, behind a curtain, a slender figure plucked the strings of a zither. Her jade-like fingers moved gracefully, producing melodious music, while her long black hair partially obscured her face.
At the banquet table, Zi Yunchuan was proudly introducing Gu Changge's background and identity to his companions.
Disciples from the Divine Ascension Cavern, the Temple of Light and Darkness, the Fragrant Dao Academy, and the Jade Void Hall were present, their statuses and positions comparable to Zi Yunchuan's.
They could be said to be among the most powerful young talents of the Prime-Origin Civilization.
Any one of them could cause a great stir in the outside world with just a stomp of their foot.
Gu Changge wore a faint smile, saying little, simply sitting there and casually sipping tea.
"I never expected Brother Gu to come from such a place. No wonder."
After hearing Zi Yunchuan's introduction, a tall and majestic man couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
He was one of the strongest disciples of the Divine Ascension Cavern, named Zhao Tianfan.
The Divine Ascension Cavern, like Purple Dew Mountain, was one of the supreme forces of the Prime-Origin Civilization.
"I was wondering why Brother Yunchuan would personally accompany Brother Gu."
"So that's the reason."
"This humble one, Caiyun, greets Young Master Gu."
A charming woman in colorful robes also smiled, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Gu Changge, as if there was a special light in them.
She was Fairy Caiyun, whom Zi Yunchuan had mentioned, one of the strongest disciples of the Fragrant Dao Academy and a close friend of Zi Yunchuan.
The Cangti Maiden from the Temple of Light and Darkness, the Jade Void Hall's Mingying Daoist, and others were also amazed.
Zi Yunchuan was someone with high pride. Even they might not necessarily earn his respect.
Yet now, he was so deferential to Gu Changge, even explaining how he had been saved by Gu Changge after encountering a spatial rift.
This left everyone present in awe and shock.
However, considering what Zi Yunchuan had just said—that Gu Changge likely came from one of those forbidden and mysterious lands—it was not surprising.
After all, even the elders of their sects would not dare to slight someone from such a place.
"Yes, thanks to Brother Gu's righteous act, you might not have been able to see me again. Brother Gu's strength is unfathomable. In the entire Prime-Origin Civilization, I doubt there's anyone of his generation who can match him, even among the most ancient hidden clans."
"When the Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Realm opens, we'll have to rely on Brother Gu." Zi Yunchuan laughed.
He deliberately said this to let everyone know that he was close to Gu Changge.
This had many benefits for him.
"Brother Zi, you flatter me. There are always greater talents and higher heavens. The Prime-Origin Civilization is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. I dare not be so arrogant."
Gu Changge smiled faintly and gently set down his teacup.
Beside him, Fairy Caiyun pursed her lips, then naturally stood up, rolled up her sleeves, and picked up a wine cup. With light steps, she moved closer to pour him more wine.
"Young Master Gu, don't be so modest. This humble one probably wouldn't even be a match for a single move of yours. And since Brother Yunchuan has said so, we'll have to rely on you in the Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Realm."
Her breath was like orchids as she approached, her delicate fingers holding the wine pot, exuding a captivating aura.