In the Celestial Spirit World, there exists a formidable organization known as the Listening Snow Tower. This tower specializes in selling various types of intelligence and occasionally acts as an intermediary in deals.
The intelligence network of the Listening Snow Tower is famous throughout the Celestial Spirit World, with reports of them selling information on the cultivation weaknesses of mighty Transcendence Stage beings. It is said they possess knowledge about everything in the Celestial Spirit World; if you can pay the price, you can access any information you seek.
However, engaging in such transactions requires considerable strength. In fact, one powerful being whose cultivation details were sold had initially intended to destroy the Listening Snow Tower, but for some unclear reason, that matter went unresolved. This incident only further underscored the reliability of the intelligence provided by the tower.
Additionally, this event elevated the Listening Snow Tower to a premier position among intelligence brokers in the Celestial Spirit World. The Listening Snow Tower has also developed three prominent rankings that carry significant weight among cultivators due to lessons learned from the past.
The first of these rankings is the Genius Ranking, featuring young prodigies who have been cultivating for less than a century. The top one hundred geniuses are selected based on their potential, representing the future hopes of the Celestial Spirit World. Those on this list are typically esteemed disciples from various sects or royal dynasty heirs. There are occasional appearances by independent practitioners, but these are rare.
Currently, the number one spot on the Genius Ranking is held by Lin Daosheng, a disciple of the Dao Sect, one of the three major powers in the Celestial Spirit World. He is regarded as a once-in-a-millennium talent in cultivation. Du Guqing admires Lin Daosheng wholeheartedly. She, being the youngest Core Formation cultivator in the Celestial Spirit World, currently ranks thirty-sixth on the Genius Ranking.
The rankings are determined solely by actual combat prowess, rather than cultivation levels. Usually, cultivators with strong combat abilities also hold high cultivation levels. Essentially, everyone listed in the Genius Ranking is capable of challenging opponents stronger than themselves.
In addition to the Genius Ranking, there are the Submerged Abyss Ranking and the Ascension Ranking. The Submerged Abyss Ranking identifies the top one hundred cultivators below the Transformation Stage, following similar criteria as the Genius Ranking. It's noteworthy that even skilled cultivators like Du Guqing and Qin Xiaofeng failed to make this list.
On the other hand, the Ascension Ranking is different from the previous two. It comprises only ten slots with no cultivation level distinctions. Anyone who ascends to the Immortal Realm automatically claims a spot on this ranking, recognizing those with the highest potential for immortality in the Celestial Spirit World. However, it has been a long time since anyone powerful has successfully transcended; a few ancient beings in the Transcendence Stage have passed away due to old age, vacating their spots.
Ming Shifei provided a thorough explanation, which captivated Jiang Bai. Eager for more details, he asked for a list of the ranked individuals and took out a pen and paper to jot down everything. After carefully drying the ink, he folded the paper and tucked it away for later. In his eyes, these individuals represented potential high-quality clients in the future.
Jiang Bai felt a very positive impression of Listening Snow Tower. Without their diligent efforts in gathering intelligence about these individuals, he likely would never encounter so many valuable clients in a lifetime. These people represented some of the strongest and wealthiest in the Celestial Spirit World. If Jiang Bai could leverage their significance, his luck points would multiply endlessly.
Contemplating this, he turned to Du Guqing, gracefully seated in her chair, preparing to make her move against her. "Miss Du Guqing, you truly are a chosen one, making it onto the Genius Ranking at such a tender age. Given time, your achievements will surely shine brightly in history!"
As the saying goes, "the customer is always right." Jiang Bai never hesitated to flatter his 'divine' client.
"I've sensed from the start that Miss Du Guqing is exceptional; not only is she stunning, but her talents are extraordinary. You truly appear as if you've descended from the heavens. Standing before you, I feel as though I'm trespassing upon your brilliance!"
"Miss Du Guqing, please forgive my earlier transgressions! All beings endure suffering, but the moment I laid eyes on you, I thought to myself, 'What pain could exist in your presence?'"
Jiang Bai inundated Du Guqing with compliments, shamelessly extolling her virtues. As an eighteen-year-old girl, she had never experienced such flattery before and found herself momentarily charmed by Jiang Bai's handsome appearance, especially as he praised her.
Ming Shifei and Xie Bao exchanged incredulous looks. They had witnessed shamelessness before, but never to such an extreme.
"However, if I may be frank, while you are perfect in many ways, there's just one thing preventing you from achieving your full potential!" Jiang Bai prodded.
Du Guqing, intrigued by his flattery, immediately asked, "Please, tell me!"
Secretly pleased, Jiang Bai knew he had her hooked. After a brief pause, he exclaimed, "Alright, I'll be candid!"
"A lovely fairy like you wearing clothes that don't quite suit you!"
Du Guqing glanced down at her fine attire, noting there were no obvious flaws—its exquisite material, perfect cut, and intricately embroidered collar worth three hundred spirit stones made it look impeccable.
Yet, who doesn't appreciate beauty?
"Please, sir, clarify," Du Guqing urged, her curiosity piqued, mirroring the intrigue of Ming Shifei and Xie Bao.
"Have any of you heard of the Celestial Feather Dance Garment?" Jiang Bai leaned back with a gentle smile.
Both Xie Bao and Du Guqing were caught off guard, unfamiliar with it, but Ming Shifei furrowed his brow in contemplation. After a moment, he said, "Is it not the national treasure of the Celestial Feather Dynasty, once splendid, the Celestial Feather Dance Garment?"
"Brother Ming is well-informed! Yes, it is indeed the Celestial Feather Dance Garment from the Celestial Feather Dynasty." Jiang Bai had heard about it by chance and knew only its name and a rough summary. Recognizing women's appreciation for beauty, he brought it up to intrigue Du Guqing further.
Ming Shifei continued, "However, the Celestial Feather Dynasty fell thousands of years ago, and the art of crafting the Celestial Feather Dance Garment has been lost."
"Sir, what is the Celestial Feather Dance Garment?" Du Guqing asked, her curiosity growing.
Ming Shifei shot her a withering glance, "I've told you to study properly, but do you listen? Others mention something, and you're completely clueless, just like this fool!" He shot a glare at Xie Bao as well.
"Damn it, don't think you can bully me just because you look good!" Xie Bao shot back.
Ignoring him, Ming Shifei explained to Du Guqing, "The Celestial Feather Dance Garment is not just a piece of clothing. It is unique to the Celestial Feather Dynasty and relates to a traditional dance."
"The garment worn by the dancer is also called the Celestial Feather Dance Garment!"
"It is said that those who wear this garment appear like celestial maidens come down from the heavens, enhancing the grace and beauty of female cultivators significantly."
"However, due to the complexity of its crafting process, the technique has been lost since the Celestial Feather Dynasty's fall."
Ming Shifei spoke with a regretful expression.
"Ah? Will that stunning garment never be seen again?"
Upon hearing Ming Shifei's description, Du Guqing felt a rush of disappointment, her longing for the Celestial Feather Dance Garment intensifying.
Seeing their heightened interest, Jiang Bai inwardly rejoiced; this was just the opportunity he had been waiting for!