Dual Cultivation God Returns-Chapter 790: God of Pleasure

On the way back to the inn, the weather was getting slightly rainy, and coincidentally, Wu Long saw a restaurant adjacent to an inn, with a large high-roofed terrace.

The lake waters in between two districts of the city looked like a wide, tranquil river, small boats transporting people from all over the city, and goods from the harbor district to the artisan district they were leaving, as well as the view of the other shore made for a lovely sight, especially now that the skies got just slightly dimmer because of the clouds, and thus lanterns were lit all over the place.

He invited Nie Xiwang and Sui Luxiao to stop for tea until the rain stopped, and they entered the terrace.

They were peacefully talking, at first discussing their impressions and observations of the vibrant trade in the artisan district, since after visiting Kai Huoshi they also went through a few of the other streets of dedicated artisans, as well as a few with more varied types of goods. Though even this discussion wasn't serious, and carried a light tone of spending a good time.

Then they switched to other topics as well. At one point...

"Yeah, I still prefer the tea Huan'er makes", Wu Long chuckled, looking at the teacup, the tea in it made with expensive fine tea leaves, which had a nourishing effect on Spiritual Qi.

Both Nie Xiwang and Sui Luxiao exchanged a look, as smiles bloomed on their faces.

"Haa~ if only we were also so fortunate to drink that precious tea whenever we liked", Sui Luxiao sighed with a playful look.

"Indeed, I must say I also crave it quite often, but Sister Huan only makes it at certain times", Nie Xiwang calmly nodded with a tranquil voice.

"The other day Sister Bi Rui was even making a ruckus over wanting that tea, but she just wouldn't budge", Sui Luxiao shook her head in 'lament'.

"Life is unfair, for some that tea is made whenever they wish, and they don't even have to ask", Nie Xiwang nodded twice this time.

"Hahaha, alright, alright, I'll ask her if we could all have some tonight", Wu Long laughed with a surrendering expression as the two beauties winked at each other with satisfaction.

As they were chatting, a group of people entered the restaurant from the rain which long since was pouring.

"Phew~, Junior Brother, go escort the Elders here", one of the newcomers spoke while taking off a bamboo hat drenched in rainwater.

"You go too, Junior Brother", another one added.

As their raincoats were taken off, two Sect insignia were revealed, as groups of two, likely friendly, Sects were seemingly traveling together. This advance party was likely sent to book the inn accommodations ahead of the more senior disciples and Sect Elders.

Wu Long only took notice of them because of one factor.

Nie Xiwang's Truth-Seeking Eyes flashed with a momentary light when she traced Wu Long's line of sight, and she noted turning back to him, "Dual Cultivators"

"Yes, it is a pleasant sight to see Dual Cultivators traveling with their heads held high in Boundless Profound World, like any other Sect", Wu Long nodded, confirming that even with his disappearance, Dual Cultivators did not lose their status among the other Cultivation Paths.

After all, there was always a certain assumption following Dual Cultivation Sects around, that they were only able to walk among the respectable Sects because they had God of Pleasure Wu Long, and that without him they would immediately revert to being outcasts.

That sentiment was gradually ground down with time as Dual Cultivation Sects gained both power and recognition all over the Seven Boundless Worlds, as well as led the charge to eradicate Lust Path. But that sentiment also never completely disappeared. Perhaps, because it was fueled by the still lingering resentment between Dual Cultivators and the main schools of Dao Cultivation.

"I guess they had it pretty rough if this much is considered an improvement", Sui Luxiao noted, since they simply entered an establishment.

"Haha, only Sects that are not marginal can raise their voices, causing a minor ruckus like this, and generally act without care for their surroundings while entering a mid-to-high class restaurant right in the middle of a major city. Back when I remember Boundless Profound World they would've been immediately confronted by that group from a Sword Sect over there, or those Young Masters and Young Ladies over there. Not to mention, they weren't turned away at the inn this restaurant is adjacent to", Wu Long said, taking his eyes off the group, losing further interest in them and returning all of his attention to his beauties.

"Hold on, didn't that all change on your eyes?", Nie Xiwang raised her eyebrows.

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"No", Wu Long chuckled with amusement at that assumption, "Not in the Boundless Profound World at least. I never was able to see it with my own eyes. By the time the prestige of this Cultivation Path finally began to rise on a large scale and not only in regions I visited or passed through, I was already in higher Boundless Worlds, and wasn't an eye-witness to these changes in the lower Boundless Worlds"

"I see... must feel pretty rewarding to witness", Sui Luxiao smiled, as did Nie Xiwang who nodded, agreeing with the sentiment.

"I would be lying if I said it isn't", he said with a light smile.

"Watch your tongue!", at this time, a shout rose from the group of Dual Cultivators who occupied one of the larger tables with plenty seats left for their senior disciples and Sect Elders, the one shouting rising up.

"Tsk, settle down. It's nothing to be so worked up about", another one, wearing the uniform of the other Sect spoke while still sitting down, waving his hand in a languid manner to the one shouting, motioning him to sit back down.

The looks on the faces of the people at the table were also split in two. Those wearing the same uniform as the one shouting had alert and even infuriated looks, while the other side's members were nervous, cautiously looking at the one who, judging from the situation, said something risky. But he was the most senior of his group, so his Sect's members couldn't caution him or otherwise diffuse the situation.

"Nothing to get worked up about? What you said is blasphemy! Take it back!", the one who made a ruckus demanded, adamant that the other has to admit he went out of line.

"Haa~, I'm just sayin'~ the God of Pleasure, Jun Shaoshan..."

As the man spoke those words in the same flippant manner, a slightly cold smile appeared on Wu Long's face as he thought 'Heh, so he did get it, after all', not particularly surprised or interested, his hand taking hold of the teacup.

"...raised a question that Lust Cultivation might have its place among Dual Cultivators..."

But as soon as the latter part of the phrase was spoken, Wu Long's hand that raised the teacup to his lips froze.

"...if even he says it, why can't we at least discuss it? I just asked what you thought about it~... tsk, talk about overreacting"

"You call that fake and traitor the God of Pleasure? Have you no self-respect? There is only one God of Pleasure, Wu Long!", the one who stood up was livid with anger.

"Pshh, ple~ase. You're not one of those purists, are you?", the other one seemingly started to become annoyed by the other's sanctimonious attitude, "Worshiping someone who's long gone, and you can only read about in history books, refusing to accept the new realities... Time to catch up with the world, don't you think? That old dude died more than five thousand years ago, get on with it!"

"Y-You! Are you out of your mi-", the angered one was seemingly at a loss of words from both anger and the audacity of the other, stuttering while pointing his finger at him. The other interrupted him, getting riled up in his own turn.

"Out of my mind? You're the crazy one! Aren't you being 'a tad bit' disrespectful to the current God of Pleasure? If anything, you'll have to at least remember he was the previous one's only Direct Disciple! And unlike the old one, he is even recognized by most of the respected Named Gods of the Righteous Path, not to mention His Excellency the Human God Sovereign himself! The previous one never achieved such a feat! Besides, I like the new, real God of Pleasure! He isn't bound by old thinking! See? He even floats around new ideas, like the one about Lust Cultivation. What, are you going to deny it's basically Dual Cultivation with a few twists?", the man spat out as the members of his own Sect grew more and more uneasy with the direction this was taking, and yet powerless to do anything about it.

The one standing finally seemed to gather himself, since the other one's position now became clear and thus carried less impact, even though he still found it shocking, "Don't you know most of 'the real' God of Pleasure's allies still remain wary of that fake?! None of them came forward to support him when it was announced he would inherit the title! And they outright denounced that traitor as soon as he raised such a preposterous idea that completely went against the teachings of his own Master! Even if he didn't make any actual decisions on it, just raising such idiocy is absurd! Even most of the cultivation world outside of Dual Cultivators raised a public outcry at the mere idea! Besides, most of the truly influential Dual Cultivation Sects still didn't accept him!"

At this point all three of the same Sect members stood up with intimidating looks on their faces, the other side also rose to not be seen as backing down.

"What it happening here?", a man with the markings of a Sect Elder from the side of the one who was talking about Lust Cultivation spoke in a thundering voice, causing both sides to shrink.

"E-Elder Guan", the man who had to this point been flippant and insolent stood up straight with a fearful expression, hurriedly bowing to his Sect Elder and staying with lowered face.

"It seems there are quite 'interesting' ideas floating in your Sect, Elder Guan", the Sect Elder of the other side spoke with a slightly icy tone. It was apparent they overheard most of the later part of the discussion.

"N-not at all, Elder Boyan. This stupid boy must've gotten indigestion and was spouting nonsense", Elder Guan chuckled, but to Wu Long's eyes it was very clear he was extremely nervous, the Elder then turned to the disciple, "You! How dare you discuss things you cannot even understand! And to top it off, even managing to go so far as to publicly insult the esteemed late God of Pleasure, Wu Long! Kneel down and apologize immediately! And don't even think you will be let off the hook with this! I will be bringing this up with the Sect Master himself. Know that even banishment is not off the table!"

The disciple had no choice but to kowtow and utter words of apology, after seeing the furious Elder, who then turned to look at the disciples who arrived with him, "Is this how you allow your Junior Apprentice-Brothers to behave?! Are you not ashamed?!"

The ones he reprimanded bowed down with pensive looks, their glances at the one who caused trouble promising hell to pay for this, as fear finally completely settled in the latter's eyes.

"And you, defending the name of the great God of Pleasure Wu Long is right, but do not take it for a license to insult the current God of Pleasure. Bow down and apologize", Elder Boyan touched his short beard as he was speaking in a cold but calm tone, chiding his own side as well.

"Yes, Elder Boyan", the disciple reluctantly bowed down and apologized for his own words.

"Mm, good", Elder Boyan nodded with satisfaction, and then circled with his disciples with a gaze, issuing a warning to them, but his next words very clearly were meant for the other Sect to hear, "Remember, as of now, nothing have changed. And Lust Cultivators are still sworn enemies to be exterminated. Anyone caught colluding with Lust Cultivators, will face the might of the Alliance of Dual Cultivation Sects"

"Yes Elder Boyan!", all the disciples he spoke to, and even Sect Protectors and Sect Retainers he was not particularly addressing, loudly shouted in unison.

"Hmm, I suppose no one is in a mood to share a meal now, so I suppose we will take separate meals in the inn", Elder Boyan once again nodded, satisfied with the answer, and then turned to the other Sect Elder.

"Of course, Elder Boyan. We will see you in the morning", Elder Guan nodded with an amicable smile, and signaling his side to move, turned to leave.

"My sincere apologies to everyone for the ruckus. I hope you will have a good rest of your meal", Elder Boyan turned to face the entire terrace, making a formal bow with a fist and hand salute before taking his own Sect Members and leaving the restaurant.