Chapter 59: Two Fat Sheep
A loud shout broke the silence of the ninth floor.
It also drew the attention of everyone present.
When the crowd saw that a mere Dao Foundation Realm cultivator dared to make such arrogant claims, their gazes filled with disdain. They could not even be bothered to mock him verbally.
Lu Zinen felt his skin crawl under everyone's scrutiny and subconsciously took a half-step back, hiding behind the two Immortal Masters.
He was merely a small True Destiny cultivator. Facing so many experts in the building, he naturally cowered.
At that moment, a tall and burly man with a fierce tiger tattooed on his arm slowly approached, accompanied by several subordinates.
The man swept his gaze over the three before him, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise.
How had a mortal, a Dao Foundation cultivator, and a True Destiny cultivator managed to reach the ninth floor?
Were the guards a bunch of fools?
However, adhering to the principle of open doors and open business, a cold smile appeared on his face:
"Three guests, this is not a place you should be. Please leave."
"Ridiculous."
Zhao Youqian scoffed: "This is the first time I have heard that Nightless City refuses customers. Do you not accept spirit stones here? If that is the case, we shall go elsewhere.
I heard there is a place called Golden Phoenix something or other, with many beautiful women. Let us go there."
Chen Xuan smiled: "That place is not bad either. Unfortunately, they sell art but not their bodies. I do not care for it."
Having said this, the three turned to leave.
However, the tattooed man blocked their path: "Wait!"
Chen Xuan said calmly: "What is it? Is your Nightless City a black establishment? We paid the entrance fee but are not allowed to play, and now you want to stop us from leaving?"
The tattooed man laughed: "My friend, you jest. I was merely concerned about the three guests' financial means, so I wished to recommend a suitable place."
"Haha..."
Chen Xuan laughed: "Brother Zhao , why is it that people always question whether the richest man in Dongyang Prefecture has spirit stones?"
"Sigh!!!"
Zhao Youqian sighed deeply and slowly put on a storage ring: "Perhaps we forgot to wear our storage rings earlier."
When the tattooed man saw that storage ring, a gleam flashed through his eyes, but his expression remained calm:
"It was Tiger's poor eyesight that failed to recognize such distinguished guests. Please forgive me. However, I must speak frankly - buying out my ninth floor is no small sum. Furthermore, there are already guests inside.
My Nightless City does not turn away guests. I ask for the two distinguished guests' understanding."
"Fine then, summon your top courtesans."
Zhao Youqian appeared utterly unconcerned.
Hu Li was momentarily stunned. A thought flashed through his mind - where did these country bumpkins come from, with such audacious demands? He would see whether they had the capability to back up their words.
"My Nightless City has four Immortal Maidens: Feihua, Luoyue, Chenyu, and Biyu. Each one's appearance fee is one thousand lower-grade spirit stones. Which would the three guests like to select?"
"Children make choices. Adults naturally want them all. Besides, a mere thousand lower-grade spirit stones is not even enough for one of my meals."
Zhao Youqian spoke with extravagant boldness, then with a wave of his hand, over a hundred middle-grade spirit stones clattered onto the floor.
The surrounding crowd froze in place at this sight.
Even Hu Li momentarily forgot what he had been about to say. He had seen plenty of spirit stones before, but he had never seen anyone spend them so casually.
"You don't think I'm being too direct, do you? I'm too lazy to count. Keep the extra." Zhao Youqian said nonchalantly.
"Of course not!"
Hu Li's eyes were drawn to the pile of spirit stones on the floor. Who would ever think they had too much money?
"Then why are you still standing there? Why haven't you summoned them?"
Zhao Youqian said with displeasure.
"Quick! Go invite the four Immortal Maidens!"
After Hu Li turned and instructed his subordinates, he asked: "What would the three gentlemen like to play?"
Zhao Youqian said with disdain: "I spent money to have the Immortal Maidens accompany me for entertainment. Why are you introducing yourself? Move aside and stop ruining my mood."
Standing behind him, Lu Zinen subconsciously shrank his head when he heard this.
This Hu Li was notorious - not only was he a cultivator at the peak of the Tianyuan Realm, but he was also ruthless in his methods. Those who offended him never met good ends.
However, to Lu Zinen's surprise, Hu Li not only did not lose his temper, but left with an apologetic smile.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan patted Lu Zinen's shoulder and said: "You see? This is the power of spirit stones."
Lu Zinen nodded thoughtfully.
Before long, four stunningly beautiful women with faces that could topple kingdoms gathered smiling around the three.
"A-Neng, you choose first."
Chen Xuan said with a smile.
When Lu Zinen heard this, he excitedly pulled toward a beauty whose clothing was embroidered with a peony.
"I choose Immortal Maiden Feihua."
"Brother Zhao , the rest are yours."
As soon as Chen Xuan spoke, the faces of the four women revealed looks of resentment.
This young gentleman was clearly so handsome - why would he not choose any of them to accompany him? Could he perhaps prefer men?
Zhao Youqian seemed to have expected Chen Xuan to say this: "Ladies, what is the fastest way to spend spirit stones here?"
The four women showed surprised expressions upon hearing this.
These two fellows were both so unusual - one did not like women, the other did not care for money.
"Young Master, the highest expense on the ninth floor is naturally cutting divine demon stones."
It was Immortal Maiden Luoyue who spoke.
Zhao Youqian was a bit surprised: "You actually have divine demon stones here? Fine, let us play with that. I have been in the State of Jin for all these years and have never played with those things."
The Four Immortal Maidens were famous for their beauty. Not only did they sell their art and not their bodies, but their appearance fees were also extremely high.
Ordinarily, when someone ordered just one of them, it would attract considerable attention.
Today, someone had ordered all four, naturally drawing everyone's notice. Even the owner of Nightless City was alerted.
The Four Immortal Maidens led the three to a private room, inside which sat a voluptuous beauty.
When she saw the Four Immortal Maidens enter, she quickly rose to her feet: "Greetings, four elder sisters."
Immortal Maiden Luoyue waved her hand grandly: "Bring out all the divine demon stones in your inventory. Today I will accompany these guests for some proper entertainment."
"Yes!"
As the beauty departed, Hu Li also entered a mysterious room on the ninth floor.
Inside sat a refined middle-aged man. Despite his fierce exterior, Hu Li bowed respectfully when he saw the man: "Subordinate greets the City Lord."
This middle-aged man was none other than Nightless City's owner, Ye Wusheng.
He asked calmly: "Have you investigated the backgrounds of those three?"
"Apart from Lu Zinen, a cultivator from Lingye Royal Manor, the identities of the other two have not been verified. However, in this subordinate's view, these two are absolutely massive fat sheep. We can fleece them thoroughly."
Hu Li said excitedly. It had been a long time since such fat sheep had come to Nightless City.
Ye Wusheng's face showed no change in emotion as he said: "Have Luoyue entertain them well. We must ensure they leave behind all their spirit stones."
"Yes!"
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