Chapter 30: Three Hundred Years Older, Granting Kingship and Nobility
Binhai County was located at the easternmost edge of Dongyang Prefecture, backed by the Endless Sea.
Cultivators going out to hunt sea demons or take ships to outer islands all passed through this place.
With people coming and going, Binhai County naturally prospered and became the largest county town in Dongyang Prefecture.
At dusk, a large ship flying the Ascension Bureau's flag slowly sailed toward Binhai County's dock.
As soon as the ship docked, Chen Xuan, Zhao Youqian, and Leng Li jumped from the bow. Just as their feet touched the ground, several people wearing Ascension Bureau uniforms came forward to greet them.
The leader, a tall and burly cultivator wearing black python robes, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Leng, I haven't seen you in years—I didn't expect you've already become a Heavenly Esssence cultivator. Congratulations, congratulations."
"Brother Xiong, long time no see. How have you been?"
After exchanging pleasantries with the newcomer, Leng Li began introducing everyone.
"Two senior brothers, this is the Ascension Bureau's Guardian Xiong of Binhai County.
Brother Xiong, these two beside me are the Wushang Sword Sect's two great senior brothers—Guardian Sword and Sword-Wielding."
Guardian Xiong smiled and cupped his hands. "So you're the two Immortal Masters from the Wushang Sword Sect. I, Xiong Batian, received the Guardian's carrier eagle message at noon and learned that two Immortal Masters were coming. Everything has been arranged."
One doesn't strike a smiling face.
Chen Xuan smiled faintly. "Then I thank Guardian Xiong for his trouble."
"This is my duty—Immortal Master can just call me Little Xiong."
Guardian Xiong smiled like a chrysanthemum. Though he was in Binhai County, he was fairly informed about events in Dongyang Prefecture.
When he learned that the Wushang Sword Sect's Immortal Master Chen, who had suppressed the Beauty Pavilion with a single sword strike, was personally coming to Binhai County to subdue Dragon Prison Island, he was overjoyed. He decided to make the Wushang Sword Sect's Immortal Masters feel at home.
Chen Xuan looked at this guy who stood over two meters tall and called himself "Little Xiong"—something felt a bit strange.
"Lead the way."
"Please, three masters."
Guardian Xiong guided everyone onto a spacious carriage that slowly departed from the dock.
"Immortal Master Chen, when do you plan to set sail? I can make arrangements for you."
"The sooner, the better."
Though Chen Xuan was confident in subduing Dragon Prison Island, Qi Shaofeng had left Dongyang Prefecture overnight. He didn't want any accidents with this matter.
"Then I'll arrange a ship for you first thing tomorrow morning."
Guardian Xiong hadn't expected this Immortal Master to act so decisively. The weight in his heart instantly lifted. He said with a grin, "As for tonight, I've reserved a private room at the Beauty Pavilion. Let's drink until we drop."
"Beauty Pavilion?"
Chen Xuan subconsciously thought of something upon hearing this name.
"Immortal Master, the Beauty Pavilion is the largest pleasure house in my Binhai County—it doesn't lose to the Sleep Moon Tower in Dongyang Prefecture at all. We have many sea-race girls who will surely satisfy the Immortal Master."
Guardian Xiong spoke with authority—he was clearly a frequent customer.
Chen Xuan had wanted to refuse, but seeing Zhao Youqian's expectant expression, he nodded. "Then tonight, this Immortal Master will enjoy himself with the common folk."
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At night, on the second floor of the Beauty Pavilion, in the best-positioned private room.
Chen Xuan sipped fine wine while tasting delicacies. He had to admit the food in this world was really good.
Zhao Youqian fanned himself while discussing the Beauty Pavilion's beauties with Guardian Xiong. After a few cups of wine, the two began to appreciate each other.
"Brother Chen, don't just eat vegetables! Look at the beauties of the Beauty Pavilion too! Coming here just to eat and drink has no soul."
After a few cups of wine, Guardian Xiong became more familiar with everyone. He grinned, "Immortal Master Chen, could it be that these beauties don't catch your eye?"
Chen Xuan nodded. "Indeed—they're mediocre, nothing special."
This statement caused Zhao Youqian and Guardian Xiong to exchange glances—they instantly understood his meaning.
"So Immortal Master Chen has such tastes! This humble official knows what to do now."
Chen Xuan was speechless. I didn't say anything—how did you understand?
Guardian Xiong quickly called over the Beauty Pavilion's supervisor: "Supervisor Yuan, bring up all your unspoiled beauties to keep Immortal Master Chen company while he drinks."
"Yes, Lord Xiong."
Supervisor Yuan curtsied slightly to everyone. "I don't know what other requirements these lords have?"
Leng Li: "I'm easy!"
Guardian Xiong laughed, "I'll stick to my usual—get me two sea-race girls."
Hearing this, Chen Xiong glanced at Guardian Xiong a few more times—this guy actually had such special hobbies.
Zhao Youqian fanned himself and said, "I'm different—I just want Supervisor Yuan to accompany me."
This statement silenced the private room for a few seconds.
Only then did Chen Xuan properly examine Supervisor Yuan. She appeared to be in her early thirties, with excellent features and figure, exuding a mature charm in her every gesture.
Supervisor Yuan was also an experienced woman. Hearing this, she smiled, "This young master jests. I'm at least thirty years older than you."
"That's perfect—thirty years older means hugging a mountain of gold."
Zhao Youqian said with excitement.
Chen Xuan subconsciously gave a thumbs up—this guy was not simple at all!
A flash of panic crossed Supervisor Yuan's face. She had been in this business for years and this was the first customer like him. She could only smile, "I'm sorry, it's my time of the month."
"What a pity. I'll just take whoever Brother Chen doesn't choose then," Zhao Youqian said with regret.
"Everyone, please wait."
Supervisor Yuan hurriedly left the private room, afraid of being kept by Zhao Youqian.
After she left, Chen Xuan smiled, "Brother Zhao, I didn't expect you to have such tastes."
Zhao Youqian assumed a mentor's posture. "You don't understand. As the saying goes: three years older, you hug a gold brick; three hundred years older, you're granted kingship and nobility; three thousand years older, you stand beside the Divine Emperor."
"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!"
Guardian Xiong sighed with admiration, "What a pity I didn't meet Immortal Master Zhao in my younger days. Otherwise, I wouldn't be just a mere Heavenly Esssence cultivator."
As everyone spoke, the door curtain was pulled aside. Led by Supervisor Yuan, seven or eight charming young women walked into the private room.
"My lords, these are newly arrived beauties at our Beauty Pavilion. We have both human and sea-race girls."
Zhao Youqian said generously, "Brother Chen, you choose first."
Chen Xuan hadn't intended to choose, but since he was here, he might as well pick one so as not to dampen everyone's spirits.
He swept his gaze around and finally settled on a girl in red who appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen, with black hair, large eyes, and a slender figure that gave the impression of a two-dimensional anime girl.
"I'll take her."
A happy smile appeared on Supervisor Yuan's face. "The lord has good taste. This sea-race girl is a rare beauty.
She's only been at our Beauty Pavilion for three days. Little Jin, go accompany the lord for drinks."
"Okay."
After Little Jin responded, she walked over to everyone somewhat awkwardly. As she approached, Chen Xuan noticed she actually had a red fish tail hanging behind her!
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