The invitation in Liu Qingqing's hand trembled slightly, and her heart was full of contradictions and helplessness.

She didn't want to attend this party, especially facing Qi Yunxiao's greedy eyes, she felt a little uneasy.

However, Qi Yunxiao's identity and status made it difficult for her to refuse directly. She could only hope that the owner of the teahouse could reject the invitation for her.

"Mr. Qi, I appreciate your kindness, but it is really inconvenient for me to go." Liu Qingqing smiled slightly, with a hint of pleading in her tone.

Qi Yunxiao was unmoved. His smile was still gentle, but his eyes were more greedy and determined. He slowly said, "Miss Liu, there is no need to rush to answer. You can think about it again."

After saying that, he turned and left the private room, walking towards the room of the teahouse owner.

Liu Qingqing looked at Qi Yunxiao's departing back, feeling bitter in her heart.

She knew that the eldest son of the Qi family would not give up easily, and she herself could not completely control her own destiny.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Qingqing turned around helplessly and went back to the private room. The other dancers surrounded her.

"Sister Qingqing, does Master Qi still want to invite you?" a dancer asked curiously.

Liu nodded gently, with a helpless smile on his face, and said bitterly: "Yes, but I really don't want to go."

"What should we do?" another dancer asked worriedly, "Master Qi is a well-known figure in the county city. Will the host ..."

Liu shook his head gently and said softly: "I can only hope that the host can block this invitation for me."

At this time, Qi Yunxiao was walking towards the teahouse owner's room.

The owner's room is located on the top floor of the teahouse. It is quiet and remote, far away from the hustle and bustle, and only a very few people can enter.

Qi Yunxiao's footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, and he walked leisurely to the room of the teahouse owner.

After a while, he arrived in front of the private room.

Qi Yunxiao took a deep breath and knocked on the door gently.

"Come in."

The next moment, a deep and magnetic voice came from the room.

Qi Yunxiao pushed the door open and entered. The room that came into view was decorated very elegantly. The walls were hung with spiritual paintings, and the bookshelves were filled with various ancient books and jade slips. The air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, which made people feel peaceful.

In the center of the room stood a rosewood desk, on which were neatly laid out the four treasures of the study. Behind the desk sat a middle-aged man in his fifties.

This middle-aged man was the owner of the teahouse, his name was Baili Yunhe.

He was wearing a green robe and had a handsome face. There was a sense of majesty between his brows and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if he could see through people's hearts.

Judging from the aura he exudes, this is a cultivator who has reached the perfect stage of Qi training and has stepped half a foot into the foundation-building stage.

Qi Yunxiao saw the landlord reviewing the account book at the desk, smiled slightly, bowed and said: "Lord, excuse me for disturbing you."

The host looked up and saw that the person coming was Qi Yunxiao. He quickly put down the account book in his hand, stood up and greeted him, "Mr. Qi, I am sorry for not welcoming you from afar. What can I do for you?"

Qi Yunxiao smiled slightly and said directly: "Master, I just admired the dancing posture of Liu Qingqing, the dancer of your building. It was really intoxicating."

"I have a small gathering at the Chunfeng Restaurant tonight, and I specially invite Miss Liu to come and join in the fun. I wonder if the owner of the restaurant can make it happen?"

The host frowned slightly when he heard this. He knew Qi Yunxiao's identity and status, and he also knew that rejecting his invitation might cause trouble.

However, even if he didn't ask, he knew that Liu Qingqing was unwilling to go, otherwise, the young master of the Qi family would not find her.

Thinking of this, he felt embarrassed for a moment.

"Mr. Qi, we appreciate your kindness." The owner said slowly, "But Miss Liu rarely participates in such gatherings. I'm afraid..."

Qi Yunxiao interrupted the host and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the host, tonight's party is just a casual chat among some friends, there is no other intention."

"If Miss Liu is willing to come, it will definitely add a lot of color to this party."

The poster sighed inwardly, knowing that it would be difficult for him to refuse Qi Yunxiao's request.

He pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Since Master Qi values ​​Miss Liu so much, I will go and discuss it with her and try my best to fulfill Master Qi's wish."

Qi Yunxiao nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Thank you, OP. I will wait for good news here."

The poster turned and left the room, feeling helpless.

He walked to the door of Liu Qingqing's private room and knocked gently.

Liu opened the door gently, and seeing that it was the owner of the building, he quickly saluted and said, "Owner."

The host sighed, walked into the private room, and said to Liu Qingqing: "Qingqing, Master Qi just came to me and invited you to attend a party at Chunfeng Restaurant tonight."

Liu Qingqing's heart suddenly sank, she knew she couldn't escape this invitation.

She took a deep breath and whispered, "Owner, I really don't want to go."

The poster looked at Liu Qingqing, his eyes full of pity and helplessness.

He said softly: "I understand your feelings, but Mr. Qi's identity and status make it impossible for us to refuse easily."

"If you really don't want to go, I can discuss it with him again, but I'm afraid the result..."

When Liu Qingqing heard this, she immediately understood the OP's difficulties. Although she didn't say it out loud, her meaning was clear.

Although it was said politely, the result was obviously unchanged and there was no point in persisting.

Liu bit his teeth gently, sighed, and finally nodded and said, "Master, I'll go."

The host sighed, patted Liu Qingqing's shoulder, and comforted her: "Qingqing, although Mr. Qi has a prominent status, he is just here to admire your dancing. Don't worry too much."

"You just need to stay calm and try your best to deal with it. Don't bring too many people with you. Try to only bring maids or no one at all."

Liu Qingqing forced a smile, nodded, and said, "Thank you, OP. I'll do my best."

The host nodded, turned and left the private room.

He returned to Qi Yunxiao's room and said with a smile: "Mr. Qi, Miss Liu has accepted your invitation. She will go to Chunfeng Restaurant on time tonight."

Qi Yunxiao's eyes flashed with a glimmer of pride when he heard this. He smiled slightly, and said, "Thank you for your help, OP. I'll take my leave now."

The host nodded and watched Qi Yunxiao leave, but his heart was full of worry.

He knew that Liu Qingqing's party tonight might not be that simple, but he could only hope that everything would go well.

In the county town, the Qi family's power is so great that it cannot be resisted by a small teahouse at all.

Here, Jiang Qiong was still leisurely tasting the spiritual tea and watching other dancers dancing, feeling happy.

And just as he was enjoying the dance.

A pretty young maid came over and changed his tea.

He glanced casually at the young maid.

Jiang Qiong's eyes lit up slightly.

The maid was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with skin as white as snow and eyes as clear as water, exuding a lively aura.

Her movements were light and there was an indescribable grace in her gestures.

As Jiang Qiong subconsciously scanned the area with his spiritual sense, he was surprised to find that this young maid actually had a very unique spiritual energy in her body. This spiritual energy was as warm and smooth as jade, but it also had a strong potential, and a huge devouring power that seemed to be constantly devouring spiritual energy.

Realizing this, Jiang Qiong's heart trembled, realizing that this maid possessed an extremely rare hidden spirit.

Hidden spiritual bodies are extremely rare in the world. Once activated, their cultivation speed will be far beyond that of ordinary people, and they can even easily break through to the foundation-building realm.

"Interesting. I just found a teahouse to rest and encountered a hidden spirit."

Jiang Qiong asked gently:
"Little girl, what's your name?"

The maid was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting this distinguished guest to take the initiative to talk to her.

She lowered her head and answered respectfully: "My name is Ou Yuzhen."

"Ou Yuzhen," Jiang Qiong smiled, "How long have you been working in this teahouse?"

Ou Yuzhen whispered, "My Lord, it has been three years."

Jiang Qiong smiled and nodded, then continued to ask, "Ou Yuzhen, have you ever thought about practicing cultivation?"

Ou Yuzhen was slightly surprised. She raised her head to look at Jiang Qiong, then quickly lowered her head and said softly:

"In reply to your words, I have had this thought before, but my family is poor and I cannot afford to join a sect, so I can only make a living in this teahouse."

Jiang Qiong's heart moved and he pondered secretly.

Ou Yuzhen possesses a hidden spirit. If it can be activated, her future achievements will be limitless.

Rather than letting her get lost in this teahouse, it would be better to establish a good relationship with her and lend her a helping hand.

He smiled and said gently: "The path of cultivation is difficult, but if you have talent and opportunity, you will eventually achieve something."

"Are you willing to go to the sect to practice with my help?"

Ou Yuzhen's eyes flashed with surprise and confusion when she heard this, but she quickly suppressed her excitement and replied respectfully: "Sir, I want to practice, but I'm afraid I don't have spiritual roots."

Jiang Qiong shook his head and said firmly: "Your spirit body is extremely rare. Once activated, your cultivation speed will be far beyond that of ordinary people."

"As long as you are willing, I can recommend you to some sects and help you embark on the path of cultivation."

Although Jiang Qiong is not familiar with the dynasty power here.

But with his level of accomplishment, there is no reason why he would be rejected if he introduced a good talent to other sects.

Ou Yuzhen was excited, her eyes slightly red, and she bowed deeply to Jiang Qiong: "Thank you for your appreciation, sir."

Jiang Qiong nodded, then took out a talisman from his bosom and handed it to Ou Yuzhen: "This is a talisman I drew myself. It can protect you for a period of time."

"After a while, a cultivator will come and take you into the sect. While you are waiting, be careful not to stray too far from the teahouse."

Ou Yuzhen took the talisman with both hands, and burst into tears of gratitude: "Thank you for your gift, my lord. I will definitely live up to your high expectations."

Jiang Qiong smiled, nodded, turned and left.

It's just a matter of making good connections.

After finishing, Jiang Qiong didn't stay in the teahouse for long and turned around and left.

On the other side, Liu Qingqing looked at the owner's departing back, her heart filled with helplessness and sadness.

She knew that tonight's party was destined to be complicated, but she couldn't refuse Qi Yunxiao's invitation.

With a slight sigh, Liu Qingqing decided to go find Ou Yuzhen.

Although the poster suggested that she try not to bring anyone with her, she still felt a little uneasy about going alone. She would feel much more at ease if she had her close friend Ou Yuzhen to accompany her.

Liu Qingqing walked to the backyard of the teahouse and found Ou Yuzhen who was busy.

When Ou Yuzhen saw her, she immediately stopped what she was doing and asked with concern, "Sister Qingqing, why are you here? What's the matter?"

Liu Qingqing forced a smile and said softly, "Yuzhen, I'm going to attend Mr. Qi's party tonight, and I'd like you to go with me."

When Ou Yuzhen heard this, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, but she knew Liu Qingqing's difficulties, so she nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, Sister Qingqing, I'll go with you."

Liu gently held Ou Yuzhen's hand gratefully and whispered, "Thank you, Yuzhen."

"Don't be afraid, Sister Qingqing."

Ou Yuzhen was feeling a little guilty at first, but when she thought of the talisman that the mysterious monk had just given her, she felt inexplicably at ease.

In an instant, night fell.

Liu Qingqing and Ou Yuzhen changed into exquisite dresses and prepared to go to Chunfeng Restaurant.

Liu Qingqing was wearing a lavender gauze dress, looking elegant and refined, while Ou Yuzhen was wearing a plain blue long dress, which brought out her gentle temperament.

The two supported each other and prayed silently in their hearts that they could spend the night safely.

The Chunfeng Restaurant was brightly lit and filled with the aroma of wine.

Qi Yunxiao had already prepared a banquet in the restaurant, waiting for Liu Qingqing's arrival.

Sitting next to him were several distinguished guests, all of them well-dressed and with proud expressions.

Liu Qingqing and Ou Yuzhen walked into the restaurant and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

When Qi Yunxiao saw Liu Qingqing, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he came forward with a smile: "Miss Liu, welcome. I am honored that you are here."

Liu Qingqing smiled slightly and said politely: "Mr. Qi, you are too polite. This is my close friend Ou Yuzhen. She came here with me."

Qi Yunxiao glanced at Ou Yuzhen with a look of scrutiny, but soon regained his smile and said, "Welcome, welcome."

"Please take your seats, both of you."

Under Qi Yunxiao's arrangement, Liu Qingqing and Ou Yuzhen sat in the center of the banquet.

During the dinner, Qi Yunxiao kept toasting Liu Qingqing, his words full of praise and teasing.

Although Liu Qingqing was unhappy, she could only force a smile and deal with it.

Ou Yuzhen saw it and became secretly alert.

She knew that Qi Yunxiao was not a good person, and tonight's party might not be that simple.

Quietly holding Liu Qingqing's hand, Ou Yuzhen whispered: "Sister Qingqing, don't worry, I will always be with you."

Liu nodded gratefully, feeling a little more at ease.

As time went by, the atmosphere of the banquet became gradually heated up.

Qi Yunxiao felt somewhat unhappy when he saw that Liu Qingqing remained indifferent.

He waved his hand, called a waiter, and whispered a few words to him.

After a while, the waiter came to Liu Qingqing with a glass of wine and said respectfully:

"Miss Liu, this is the fine wine that Master Qi specially prepared for you. Please enjoy it." (End of this chapter)

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