Chapter 58: Playing the Fat Sheep
"Brother Chen, what should we do now? Brother Leng has clearly been dealt with by some important figure in Jinyang City. We cannot easily find him!"
Zhao Youqian waved his folding fan, wearing a somewhat displeased expression.
Chen Xuan said thoughtfully: "Indeed. Being unfamiliar with the people and the place, to find someone, we can only seek help from those local snakes."
Zhao Youqian replied: "But even the Little Princess, a local snake herself, could not find anything. Where are we supposed to find other local snakes?"
"Since those on the surface cannot help, we will have to find those who operate in the shadows."
Chen Xuan changed his tone: "However, Brother Zhao , I will have to ask you to play the role of a fat sheep."
"That is no issue at all. As long as we can find Brother Leng's whereabouts, I would gladly play the fat sheep several times over. Tell me your plan?"
Zhao Youqian's face revealed a curious expression.
Chen Xuan glanced around, then closed the doors and windows before whispering a few words into Zhao Youqian's ear.
Swish!
Zhao Youqian closed his folding fan and said with a beaming smile: "This method will work. Let's settle on this. We will go ask the Little Princess for a guide."
...
The night grew late.
A luxurious carriage slowly emerged from the side gate of Lingye Royal Manor.
Although Jinyang City did not impose a curfew, there were not many people on the streets.
With Old Ancestor Hongyun's enfeoffment approaching, there were many visiting cultivators, and most people chose to minimize their outings at night to avoid trouble.
The carriage bore no royal manor flag, and there were no guards escorting it front and rear.
Inside the carriage, there were no maidservants in attendance - only a cultivator driving the vehicle.
Within the carriage, Chen Xuan and Zhao Youqian sat cross-legged, leisurely sipping tea.
"Immortal Master Chen, where are we heading at this late hour?"
Lu Zinen, who was driving the carriage, asked with curiosity.
Chen Xuan smiled and said: "The night life is just beginning, so naturally we are going to enjoy ourselves. Where is the largest establishment for entertainment in Jinyang City?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zinen immediately perked up and began speaking with great enthusiasm:
"Jinyang City has four major entertainment establishments: Happy Forest, Golden Phoenix Pavilion, Nightless City, and Four Seas Jade.
Happy Forest is a place of wine pools and meat forests, with fine wine and beautiful women for a life more enjoyable than that of immortals. The immortal maidens at Golden Phoenix Pavilion sell their art, not their bodies. They possess many talents - whatever you can name, they can perform.
Nightless City has gambling houses, red chambers, and everything else in between. Whatever you wish to play, they have it all inside. Four Seas Jade is even more impressive - rumor has it that the women inside are all stunningly beautiful, and they are all cultivators.
Most importantly, Four Seas Jade only receives nobles and important figures from the sects. Someone like me has never even been inside the door."
Chen Xuan had not expected this fellow to be quite the connoisseur of pleasure as well.
"Then tell me, which of these four places has the most people and the most diverse crowd?"
"Nightless City."
Lu Zinen continued: "That place accepts anyone with money, and it never closes day or night. It can be said to be the lowest tier among the four major establishments."
"Let's go to Nightless City then."
After Chen Xuan said this, he calmly took a sip of tea.
"Right away! I know that place well. Two Immortal Masters, please sit steady."
As Lu Zinen spoke, he flicked the reins in his hand, and the carriage's speed instantly increased considerably.
About half an hour later, the carriage finally came to a stop.
"Two Immortal Masters, we have arrived."
Creak!
The carriage door opened.
Chen Xuan was the first to step out, with Zhao Youqian following closely behind.
Nightless City lived up to its name - from the outside, it appeared to be a small city unto itself.
Standing at the entrance were several black-clad cultivators exuding menacing auras, giving off a fierce and intimidating impression.
Lu Zinen was clearly a regular visitor. He led Chen Xuan and Zhao Youqian inside Nightless City while not forgetting to explain the establishment to them.
"Two Immortal Masters, although anyone with money can enter Nightless City, the prices vary greatly in different areas.
The outer sections only require gold and silver, but once you go inside, spirit stones are required."
"My Brother Zhao lacks nothing but spirit stones. Let us go inside and play. Tell us, what's good to play in there - something that costs money particularly quickly?"
Zhao Youqian spoke with extravagant generosity. When it came to spending money, he had never feared anyone.
Lu Zinen felt a pang of envy. Was this the difference between a mortal and an Immortal Master?
The three of them walked several dozen paces and entered the main hall of Nightless City.
The hall was brightly lit and filled with the noise of voices, incredibly lively.
The first floor was filled with all manner of gambling tables, each one surrounded by people.
Accompanied by a fragrant scent, a scantily-clad young matron approached with an embroidered handkerchief and pressed herself against Lu Zinen:
"Master Lu, long time no see. This slave has missed you terribly."
"Sister Yezhi, stop teasing. Today I am accompanying two distinguished guests."
Lu Zinen said to stop teasing, but his body honestly pressed closer to her.
"Oh."
Only upon hearing this did Sister Yezhi notice the two young men beside Lu Zinen. Soon, her gaze was drawn to Chen Xuan.
"Such a handsome young gentleman. First time here, is it not? Would you like sister to show you a good time?"
Sister Yezhi slid like an eel to Chen Xuan's side, practically trying to burrow into his embrace.
However, Chen Xuan raised the sword in his hand to halt her advance, saying calmly:
"A-Neng, take us to the most exclusive area in Nightless City."
"Certainly."
Lu Zinen said this while casting a regretful glance at Sister Yezhi, then led the two through the great hall toward the interior.
"A-Neng, I did not expect you to be a regular here."
Zhao Youqian said with a chuckle.
"No... no, I only come here to catch a glimpse of Immortal Maiden Feihua's beauty."
Lu Zinen said somewhat sheepishly: "I have loved Immortal Maiden Feihua for many years, but unfortunately, I have never managed to speak a single word with her."
"Heh heh."
Zhao Youqian chuckled: "You call that love? You clearly just want her body."
Lu Zinen: "..."
Seeing his helpless expression, Chen Xuan patted his shoulder: "It's fine. Tonight we will fulfill your wish. Brother Zhao will pay the bill."
When Lu Zinen heard this, his face immediately lit up with wild delight.
"Many thanks to Immortal Master Zhao ..."
Zhao Youqian used his folding fan to interrupt him: "Wait. From now on, don't call us Immortal Masters. How about Young Master Zhao and Young Master Chen?"
"Understood!"
Lu Zinen nodded quickly: "Young Master Zhao , this humble one understands."
"A teachable student."
Zhao Youqian smiled broadly as he waved his folding fan.
About a quarter hour later, the three paid a fee of three hundred lower-grade spirit stones and arrived at the top floor of Nightless City.
Compared to the noise and Zhao s of the first floor, the ninth floor gave off a sense of being wreathed in immortal qi and transcending the mundane world.
The decorations and furnishings inside were all extraordinary items, and some were even magical artifacts.
Even the maidservants inside all possessed outstanding temperaments that set them apart from the common crowd.
As soon as Zhao Youqian entered, he loudly proclaimed:
"Summon all your most beautiful maidens here! Tonight, I, Young Master Zhao , am buying out the entire floor!"
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