Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 36 First Arrival in Xinzheng, Experiencing the World

"Is this Xinzheng?"

As night falls, the city of Xinzheng is brightly lit, with plain lanterns adorning the central street, and the amber light and shadows giving the ancient city a dreamlike appearance.

A boy, dressed in nothing particularly special, arrived at the gate of Xinzheng.

"Is the city closed?"

Looking at the tightly closed gate, the boy was somewhat surprised. Then, his figure flickered on the spot, and the next moment, he appeared in Xinzheng City.

Looking at the bustling street, the boy took a step forward, and his brows furrowed as he looked at the shops on both sides of the street.

The bustling streets were now closed. The seemingly lively avenues actually carried a sense of desolation, with only the ever-burning lanterns illuminating the long, ethereal night.

"Purple Orchid Pavilion~~"

The boy was somewhat surprised, but also seemed somewhat relieved.

"Unexpected, but also reasonable. At this time, there are probably no other places open except for places like this."

Zilanxuan, the largest brothel in Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea, is known for its luxury and elegance, attracting dignitaries and wealthy people to spend money there. It is a notorious den of iniquity.

For Xinzheng, this is a place that cannot be avoided, because in addition to being a place of pleasure, it is also the base of the "Quicksand" organization.

Its boss is a woman named Zi Nu, who is quite skilled. There are also several historical figures, such as Han Fei and Zhang Liang, and finally, one of the strategists of this generation, Wei Zhuang.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, the young man stepped inside. Since he was already there, he might as well make the best of it; perhaps he would find something unexpected here.

"Oh, young master, have you come to the wrong place?"

Approaching us was a young woman in a red dress, strikingly beautiful, her movements exuding charm.

The boy didn't seem uncomfortable or reserved with such an opening remark.

He raised his hand and threw a bag over, which landed right in front of the other person.

The two hands that were originally clasped in front of the waist reached out to take the food, but the next moment, the wrists sank, and a hint of surprise flashed in those smiling eyes.

Although the bag hadn't been opened yet, she had a feeling that it might contain gold, not coins.

"I need a soundproof room and some food. As for girls, forget it."

“I might stay here for a long time, and the rent will be deducted from it. When I leave, any extra money will be a gift to you.”

Upon hearing this, the girl in the red dress chuckled, but her laughter was not harsh; instead, it carried a hint of shyness.

After all, this young customer looks to be only eleven or twelve years old, probably not even fully grown yet! Even if the girl went, she probably wouldn't be able to help.

As for what followed, she didn't care. When she turned to the side, she opened the bag and took a look. As expected, it was full of gold. This bag of gold would be enough to live in for a year if she didn't find a girl.

"Then please follow me, young sir."

"The first floor is usually frequented by chivalrous figures from the martial arts world. I greatly admire these people; they are all great heroes who fight evil and promote good."

"The second floor is occupied by wealthy businessmen who are generous and have many female admirers."

"As for the third floor, it's generally used to entertain high-ranking officials. Don't be surprised if you see one or two of them here, young sir. After all, some of the ladies here are entertainers, not prostitutes. If you're tired after a long day, coming here for some relaxation is a pleasant thing~~"

"The floors above are for entertaining distinguished guests. It's best if you don't wander in casually, young sir. If Sister Zi Nu gets angry, she might throw you out." As she spoke, the girl in the red dress paused and turned to look at the other person.

"Are you listening to me, sir?"

The boy nodded slightly.

"It seems like I made a decent profit on this deal."

The girl in the red dress smiled slightly. In this chaotic world, only the clever ones survive, and she considered herself one, as did this young man today.

"After midnight, it's best if you don't go out, sir, as you might accidentally bump into some important people."

The boy nodded slightly.

Turning around to glance at the young man who was already lying down, the girl in the red dress gently closed the door. As for the location of this room, it was at the end of the second floor.

"A wealthy businessman?"

The footsteps faded into the distance, and the boy put his hands behind his head and murmured softly.

The young lady had clearly mistaken him for a wealthy young master. Her words, seemingly an introduction, were actually a reminder that the Purple Orchid Pavilion was a mixed bag of people, and that he shouldn't offend the wrong people, lest he be killed, which would be a great loss.

He wasn't sure if everyone could understand the unspoken meaning in the other person's words, but unless someone deliberately pointed it out, the other person probably wouldn't have been so thoughtful.

After all, everyone's understanding of the world is different, and it's impossible for everyone to like everyone. Some people like heroes, some like businessmen, and some like officials. But when the other person was introducing him, they only mentioned the good aspects of each type. For ordinary people, this is impossible.

Therefore, there is only one possibility: the other person's words are not her true thoughts, but rather something someone taught her to say.

As for who it is, he already has a guess in his mind.

"This is my first time in Xinzheng. I haven't met her yet, but I've already witnessed her meticulousness. She's truly remarkable in terms of her character."

The boy sighed inwardly.

Then he took out another plaque from his pocket. It was made of a special material, neither gold nor solid gold, and had a special mark of the Taoist Heavenly Sect on it. The back was engraved with the two characters "Qingxu".

Thinking of his master, Bei Mingzi, Chen Xiuyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

If a single brand could guarantee a worry-free life, then this era wouldn't be one of diverse schools of thought, but rather one of absolute dominance.

However, he did not disappoint his master's good intentions and brought the items out, just like a traveler who goes out to travel always brings some local specialties from his hometown to reassure his parents.

He did this simply to put his master at ease. Speaking of his sect, he couldn't help but think of his white-haired junior sister. After she understood the martial arts realm from Chishongzi, she seemed to be quite devastated.

Before descending the mountain, she vowed to protect herself, but things didn't seem to go as she expected.

Fortunately, after hearing that she had cultivated for two years to reach her current level, she finally calmed down.

During the last ten days she spent on the mountain, she devoted most of her time to Xiaomeng. Perhaps it was because Xiaomeng discovered that her understanding of the cultivation technique far surpassed that of her own and even that of Chisongzi that she "did not feel ashamed to ask questions."

Just then, Chen Xiuyuan frowned slightly as a young man interrupted his thoughts.

"What a strange aura, it seems to be a ghost."

(End of this chapter)