Volume One, Chapter Four: Madam, I Can Make You Happy!
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A male cultivator not allowed inside?
Ye Feng immediately furrowed his brows.
He hadn’t expected that Pinru Clothing House would have such an unusual rule.
Among all the stalls in the Immortal Gathering Market,
when it came to reputation, Pinru Clothing House was probably as famous as Ye Feng’s own title of the “bootlicker.”
Only, Ye Feng’s reputation was negative;
whereas Pinru Clothing House was renowned far and wide.
It was the unquestioned choice for female cultivators seeking spiritual garments.
It was said that Madam Lin Pinru, the owner, had a powerful background.
Even the Wanbao Pavilion and many other forces showed her considerable respect.
Ye Feng glanced at Jin Suo, who stood with arms akimbo in front of the door, and smiled.
“Miss Jin Suo, I just want to buy a spiritual garment.”
“There’s no need to be so unfeeling.”
“Why not make an exception for me?”
Ye Feng smiled first, adhering to the principle of never hitting a smiling face.
He then pulled out two gleaming spirit stones from his pocket and offered them with a cheerful expression.
Unexpectedly, Jin Suo looked at the spirit stones with disdain and said, “Who do you think you’re looking down on?”
“The rules set by Madam Lin aren’t something you can break with a few insignificant coins.”
“If everyone acted like you, how would Pinru Clothing House stay in business?”
“Go away!”
“I already told you, this store only serves female cultivators.”
“It’s useless to stubbornly stay here!”
Ye Feng felt a headache coming on but persisted.
“These two spirit stones aren’t meant to bribe you, Miss Jin Suo.”
“Then why pull them out?”
Jin Suo frowned.
Ye Feng grinned and said, “Since Pinru Clothing House has such rules, naturally I cannot break them lightly.”
“I’m also a businessman; I understand that.”
“But…”
“Since I can’t enter but still want this spiritual garment, Miss Jin Suo, could you help me purchase it on my behalf?”
“That shouldn’t be too difficult for you, right?”
“Don’t worry. I only want to buy one artifact-grade spiritual garment, preferably of a higher grade if possible. As long as I can afford it, you just bring it to me.”
“I’ll pay.”
Jin Suo was stunned.
She hadn’t expected Ye Feng’s mind to move so quickly, coming up with this strange idea of proxy purchasing.
But his words did make some sense.
Ye Feng did know how to conduct himself. If he couldn’t bribe her, then the extra spirit stones from the proxy purchase would naturally be hers.
Still, Jin Suo hesitated.
As Madam Lin’s personal attendant, her loyalty was unquestionable.
Madam Lin’s kindness to her was as high as the sky and as deep as the sea.
Although Ye Feng was interesting,
if Madam Lin got angry, that would be disastrous.
Casting occasional glances at Ye Feng, Jin Suo found herself caught in a dilemma.
Just then,
a lazy voice suddenly came from inside Pinru Clothing House.
The voice was delicate, like mutton-fat jade.
With just a few words, it irresistibly drew everyone's attention.
Madam Lin!
Madam Lin~
The female cultivators nearby greeted her respectfully.
These scattered female cultivators all showed reverence when facing Lin Pinru.
Ye Feng was surprised to find that Lin Pinru’s cultivation level was utterly unreadable.
Her voluptuous figure and naturally enchanting voice made Ye Feng somewhat captivated.
But after all, Ye Feng had been through an information deluge and did not show any sign of weakness.
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He cupped his hands in greeting.
After all, with Lin Pinru’s cultivation level so shrouded in mystery,
it was very likely that her power was profound.
Combined with her background,
it was only proper for him to greet her proactively.
Jin Suo, upon hearing Lin Pinru’s voice, immediately snapped back to attention.
She silently scolded herself for being so easily swayed.
All because of Ye Feng’s deceitful words.
She almost fell for it!
Jin Suo quickly stepped beside Lin Pinru and whispered, “Madam, this man is Ye Feng, the shopkeeper of Drunken Immortal Residence.”
“The infamous bootlicker…”
“He wants to buy a high-quality artifact spiritual garment in our store.”
“But I know the rules.”
“If you don’t say anything, he won’t be allowed in.”
“He’s been making a fuss at the door. Should I just chase him away?”
Lin Pinru appeared disinterested, lazily holding a folding fan as she gave Ye Feng a slight nod.
But no matter how one looked, it seemed rather casual.
“Shopkeeper Ye, it’s not that I’m heartless, but rules are rules.”
“My shop sells garments only to female cultivators. It would be inappropriate for a male cultivator like you to enter.”
“If I let you in today, wouldn’t it damage my shop’s reputation?”
“Shopkeeper Ye, please leave.”
“As for your proxy purchase idea, I heard it.”
“Nice thought, but all garments in my store require personal fitting.”
“Your idea doesn’t align with my shop’s principles.”
Jin Suo shuddered at Lin Pinru’s words.
Thank goodness she hadn’t agreed.
Otherwise, with Madam Lin’s shrewdness, how could she not see through her scheme?
She slightly resented Ye Feng, blaming him.
Now, with Lin Pinru’s reply, Jin Suo grew cold.
She scolded Ye Feng harshly, “Shopkeeper Ye, aren’t you going to leave?”
“Madam is especially displeased today. Don’t block the way.”
“Go, quickly!”
Seeing Lin Pinru about to turn and enter the shop,
Ye Feng’s eyes flashed as he looked at Madam Lin and said, “Since Madam Lin is unwilling to speak because she’s unhappy,
if I could make you happy, would I have a chance to win your favor?”
“Could you make an exception and let me buy one?”
Jin Suo glared angrily.
She had already prepared to follow inside, but Ye Feng was still lingering.
“Shopkeeper Ye, don’t be ungrateful.”
“Do you think I, Jin Suo, am easy to deal with?”
Yet Ye Feng still smiled.
If before he had only asked because he wanted to buy a spiritual garment for Liu Ruyan,
now he had even more reason to struggle.
Because at this moment, his mind received a system notification.
Ding!
Detected a nearby female cultivator meeting the conditions of the “Bootlicker Ten Thousand Times Return” system.
Return target: Lin Pinru
Return multiplier: One hundred times
Corruption value: 1
Ye Feng’s heart trembled just as intensely as Jin Suo’s emotions.
A 100-fold multiplier was outrageously high.
What kind of background did Madam Lin have?
On an ordinary day, he wouldn’t even have the chance to meet someone like her.
But today, the opportunity was right before him.
Whether he could seize it was up to himself.
Ye Feng spoke solemnly, “Madam Lin, please give me a chance.”
Lin Pinru slowly turned her head.
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For the first time, she gave Ye Feng a serious once-over.
She had heard of the number one bootlicker of the Immortal Gathering Market.
Now that they met, she found Ye Feng’s appearance not bad at all.
He didn’t look like the sleazy and mediocre male cultivator she’d imagined.
Seeing his boldness, she seemed to become a little more interested.
“Oh? You can actually make me happy?”
Ye Feng nodded immediately.
“As long as you cooperate, I can certainly make you happy.”
Jin Suo sneered coldly.
Madam had been gloomy and uninterested in everything lately.
Even after serving her for so many years, Jin Suo felt helpless.
Ye Feng boasting that he could cheer Madam Lin up was simply laughable!
“Madam, don’t listen to his nonsense. I’ll chase him away right now.”
Jin Suo felt she had been more than fair to Ye Feng.
Unexpectedly, Lin Pinru waved her fan.
“This is what Shopkeeper Ye said.”
“Since you’re so confident, I accept your challenge.”
“If you can cheer me up, I’ll gift you the artifact spiritual garment you want.”
“Middle-grade defensive artifact level.”
Wow~
The surrounding cultivators gasped.
Impressive.
“But if you fail!”
Lin Pinru glanced at the many female cultivators watching the spectacle.
She chuckled.
“Then you’ll have to hang on my flagpole for two days.”
“After all, if everyone challenges the rules of Pinru Clothing House, how can my shop continue?”
Ye Feng’s scalp tingled.
Was this woman playing so hard?
At this point, there was no turning back.
Looking into Lin Pinru’s casual eyes, and under the gaze of the many female cultivators,
Ye Feng nodded.
Madam Lin’s interest was piqued.
“Shopkeeper Ye, you’re far too confident.”
“I think it’s almost certain you’ll be hanging on my flagpole for a few days.”
“To be honest, even I don’t know why I’ve been so moody lately.”
“How could you possibly make me happy?”
As for simple tricks like telling jokes or amusing her, she advised him to forget it.
Jin Suo next to her nodded in agreement.
Looking at Ye Feng, she said, “If you can really make Madam happy,
not only will she gift you an artifact spiritual garment, I, Jin Suo, even wouldn’t mind giving you a shoulder rub or a back massage.”
Lin Pinru glanced at Jin Suo.
Jin Suo immediately realized she’d spoken out of turn and ducked behind Madam Lin, sticking out her tongue.
Hearing this, Ye Feng had a different thought.
Since Madam Lin was not deliberately making things difficult, he surely had a way to solve this.
The female cultivators and Lin Pinru all fixed their gaze on him.
Ye Feng smiled and asked, “Madam, may I ask you a few questions?”
“As long as you answer truthfully, I’m confident I can cheer you up.”
Lin Pinru was skeptical.
But since she had nothing better to do and was tired of all these female cultivators,
Ye Feng blocking the way was at least somewhat entertaining.
She nodded, “Ask.”
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