They All Deeply Regretted It After I Became Indifferent

A young woman descended from the pavilion, her figure gracefully emerging.

Her beauty was extreme, her features deep and sculpted, her hair unbound and disheveled, yet not slovenly. Instead, it added a touch of carefree elegance. With light makeup and red lips, her beautiful eyes seemed to contain stars, ensnaring those who gazed into them. She was truly a beauty like the autumn waters.

Lin Mo was no stranger to beautiful women, as the information age of his past life had plenty to offer.

Though most were beautified by technology, they were still a sight to behold.

But the owner of Jiang Yue Tower, her beauty was not merely superficial, it was a beauty that resonated deep within the heart.

From the moment the owner of Jiang Yue Tower appeared, the usually bustling tower fell into a hushed silence.

All eyes of the guests were fixed upon the owner.

The lady’s gaze swept lightly over the crowd, and though she was the master of the arts tower, she exuded an aura of unattainability.

It seemed she was well accustomed to the attitudes of the guests below, for not a trace of pride or smugness appeared on her face, but rather an exceptional indifference.

Such appearance, such power, it was extraordinary.

Lin Mo was not like the others, so superficial.

His clear sword heart granted him an exceptionally sharp perception, and the power of the Jiang Yue Tower’s owner gave him an unfathomable feeling.

This feeling was even more intense than that of his master, Yue Hua.

What realm was Yue Hua in?

His cultivation had already reached the Nascent Soul.

So, conservatively estimating, the owner of Jiang Yue Tower must be at least at the peak of the Nascent Soul.

Or perhaps, the Spirit Severing stage?

No, Lin Mo had a feeling that this woman might be even more terrifying than the Spirit Severing stage.

In this world, the realms of cultivators were divided into Qi Training, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Severing, Soul Transforming, Body Integrating, Void Piercing, Great Vehicle, and Tribulation Crossing.

The elders of second-tier immortal sects generally hovered around the Nascent Soul stage.

And the elders of first-tier immortal sects were at least at the Spirit Severing or Soul Transforming stage, with some being powerful beings in the Body Integrating phase.

For the owner of an arts tower in the largely mortal city of Da Liang to possess cultivation comparable to the elders of a first-tier sect, Lin Mo found it highly irregular.

Indeed, among the guests were cultivators at the Golden Core stage, but with the appearance and cultivation of the Jiang Yue Tower’s owner, would she really stoop to these people?

Not to mention the ordinary talents among commoners.

Lin Mo didn’t believe it; his purpose for coming here was not to sleep with the owner, but to win the title of the talent competition and lure out the specter that preyed on young prodigies.

Although, after seeing the owner, Lin Mo did entertain the thought of sleeping with her.

But he was well aware of his place; such a personage was not someone a Foundation Building cultivator like him could bed.

“I am ‘Yan Ru Yu’, the owner of this Jiang Yue Tower. This talent competition is held purely for my amusement.”

“Since it is a talent competition, naturally, it is a contest of the young masters’ talents.”

“As for myself, my greatest loves are musical instruments and poetry collections. Therefore, the theme of this talent competition is related to these two areas. Whoever can pass my test will naturally ascend to the third floor and spend a splendid night with me.”

Yan Ru Yu’s voice was cool and clear, yet it flowed like a gentle stream.

Her words, like sparks igniting a fuse, shattered the silence of the loft in an instant.

The guests’ undisguised desire for Yan Ruyu’s beauty was evident, each one eager to try their luck.

With a pastry stuffed in her mouth, Qu Ruyan mumbled, “The host of this tower is really quite handsome!”

“Hmph!” With a light snort, Xia He, who also cared about appearances, had to admit that although she often received countless compliments on her own looks, the master of Jiang Yue Tower, ‘Yan Ruyu’, was indeed beautiful.

Xie Zhiqi was also mesmerized by Yan Ruyu.

A gentle tap on her head by Xie Zhian brought her back, “My dear sister, isn’t that person beautiful?”

Xie Zhiqi nodded subconsciously, then realizing her mistake, shook her head.

Xie Zhian chuckled, “Don’t forget, you’re a ‘beauty’ too!”

Xie Zhiqi, clenching her small hands, stood behind her sister, not daring to look up anymore.

Unbeknownst to them, Yan Ruyu’s gaze from upstairs had settled on them.

“Master, we’ve encountered that group of young masters before; they’re all disguised as men,” two maid-like girls approached Yan Ruyu to remind her.

Indeed, these two maids were the ones who initially teased Xie Zhiqi and Xia He, causing conflict with Xie Zhian.

“I know!” Yan Ruyu withdrew her gaze, “But among them, there is one who is neither a woman nor a normal man.”

The maids were puzzled…

But Yan Ruyu didn’t wish to say more…

As if sensing something, Yan Ruyu’s gaze shifted instantly.

Upon this glance, she was slightly taken aback.

These eyes were different from the other guests’.

They held admiration for her without greed, sharp as a sword.

A smile curled on Yan Ruyu’s lips; there was indeed a young master among the guests worthy of her special attention.

The maids were surprised; their mistress actually smiled?

Following her gaze, they saw a familiar figure.

Wasn’t this the senior brother of the group of young masters in disguise?

Their impression of Lin Mo was profound.

Especially because of his words, ‘Don’t look at me like that, I don’t meddle in women’s affairs.’

They naturally didn’t believe it; how could a senior brother not intervene when his junior sister was attacked?

It was their wariness of Lin Mo that had ultimately led them to slip away.

Now, seeing their mistress’s interest, they shared a thought: It seems the chosen one for tonight has been decided.

In the moment of eye contact with Yan Ruyu, Lin Mo’s heart skipped a beat.

He only recognized two familiar faces, giving Yan Ruyu a few extra glances.

In this crowd of thousands, with so many eyes, why did his gaze meet hers?

He quickly averted his eyes; Lin Mo had no desire to become the target of public scrutiny.

Yan Ruyu’s smile indeed sparked a debate among the young masters present.

“Look, the hostess Yan smiled at me!”

“What are you talking about? Clearly, she smiled at this young master.”

“You really think you’re someone special, with your crooked melon faces? Obviously, she was smiling at this true person.”

The man who claimed to be a true person looked much older than the other young masters.

Rather, he could no longer be called a young master; his appearance was old enough to be their father.

Yet no one dared to contradict him, and many even felt a hint of fear towards him.

Only those who had reached the Golden Core stage could be called a true person.

“Let me make it clear, I detest crowds the most. If anyone disturbs my refined taste…”

As he spoke, his gaze turned extremely fierce, the pressure of the Golden Core stage blatantly revealed.

Most guests at Jiangyue Pavilion were mortals, how could they withstand such pressure?

They felt headaches splitting their skulls, struggling to breathe, and they ran outside one after another.

In just a short while, more than half of the people in Jiangyue Pavilion had left.

Of course, a small portion of resolute mortal young masters endured and stayed.

The previously crowded space suddenly became much more open.

“Now this is much more comfortable!” The Golden Core stage true person was very pleased with this.

Above in the loft, Yan Ruyu’s maid saw this and frowned slightly.

“Master, this…”

Downstairs in the pavilion, Yan Ruyu’s exquisitely beautiful face remained undisturbed: “This appetizer seems to be a decent way to qualify for the competition. After all, those who are timid and faint-hearted do not deserve to participate in this gathering of talented individuals.”

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Author’s note: Still running a high fever, but since I got recommended today, I had to make an effort.

Reminder: Yan Ruyu is the female lead!