Infiltrating the world of cultivation

Push open the door and leave, letting the winds blow from all directions.

After leaving the braised meat tavern, Wang Chao had an extra hundred taels of silver. His ability to get something for nothing was quite remarkable; he went in empty-handed and left with a full load.

After a brief pause, Wang Chao headed straight for Chunwan Tower.

Chunwan Tower is one of the landmarks of Beiguo County. It is a place of sensual pleasures and worldly affairs, and its enchanting beauty and charm are beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

The king went to such a place of pleasure not to seek pleasure, but to find out about the current state of the Wei Kingdom.

Chunwanlou is a mixed bag, with all sorts of people from different walks of life. It's a good place to gather information.

This Chunwanlou building has two floors, signifying its appeal to both refined and popular tastes.

The first floor is the main hall, which is the common place.

The lobby was spacious, with a raised platform in the center and tables and chairs scattered around it. Laughter and shouting filled the air.

Although it was extremely chaotic, it was still lively.

Between the tables and chairs, glamorous women dressed in flamboyant attire moved nimbly, occasionally luring diners upstairs to engage in their intimate activities.

Wang Chao ordered a pot of clear water and wandered among the tables and chairs, making his way around the maze of chairs, and managed to gather quite a bit of information.

The State of Wei is facing its greatest crisis since its founding, a crisis that can be described as a matter of life and death, beset by internal and external troubles.

The late emperor suddenly passed away, and eight princes vied for the throne, plunging the court and the country into chaos.

The border troops are in dire need of supplies and are ill-prepared for a desperate battle!

With the late emperor's passing, the crown prince should have ascended the throne, but he lacked prestige and was no match for his brothers, who were almost demonically intelligent.

The third prince, who held military power over the capital's garrison and had the support of the prime minister, was the best candidate to seize the throne.

The sixth prince was far away in Yunnan, and his maternal grandfather was the powerful King of Yunnan, making him a major rival.

In addition, the eighth prince, who was not very capable, somehow gained the support of the Imperial Advisor Li Wenshu, and his status soared, making him able to compete with the third and sixth princes.

It should be noted that Li Wenshu's personal disciples or nominal disciples are all over the Wei Kingdom. As long as he raises his arm and calls, there will be a response from the military and political circles, merchants, and even notorious bandits.

However, the Imperial Advisor Li Wenshu has always been detached from politics, and it is unknown what methods the Eighth Prince used to persuade the Imperial Advisor to intervene.

Forty percent of Wei's troops were stationed in Beiguo Commandery, and the general of Beiguo Commandery, Nangong Wentian, was an absolute fierce general.

Legend has it that Nangong Wentian was once a notorious bandit in the south, but was later reformed by the imperial advisor Li Wenshu, and donned armor to fight for the country.

He was extremely skilled in military affairs, and there were rumors that his eldest daughter had entered a sect of immortals and become an immortal.

During the struggle for the throne among the eight princes, many princes tried to win over Nangong Wentian, but he refused them all, including the eighth prince who had the support of Li Wenshu.

Nangong Wentian once declared: "The late emperor passed away before completing his great undertaking. Before his death, he said that the Northern Kingdom was the gateway to the Wei Kingdom. If the Central Plains were to face difficulties in the future, you should not send troops to the aid of the emperor, but rather guard the gateway to the Wei Kingdom. Wei may be destroyed, but our nation must not be destroyed."

People only saw the late emperor's decisiveness in killing, but never imagined that he had such a broad vision and magnanimity.

Therefore, as long as Nangong Zhentian lived, the Northern Kingdom would be defended to the death. Even when Wei was in turmoil, Chu never conquered the Northern Kingdom, which was short of supplies.

The dynasty couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. While the soldiers at the front were in dire straits, the people at the rear were indulging in song and dance, living a life of decadence and debauchery.

Where is there any peace and prosperity in the country? It's just that someone is bearing the burden for you.

The dynasty learned that Nangong Zhentian was indeed a fierce and ruthless general, a rare talent. The King of Yunnan, who held military power and was arrogant, had plotted a rebellion when the late emperor was in power. Now that the late emperor had passed away, his wolfish ambitions were exposed in an instant.

The dynasty decided that once the people were gathered, they would immediately head north to first help Li Hu ascend the throne, and then integrate the power of the Wei Kingdom.

At that time, it will be much easier to find a cultivation sect, which is much better than wandering around aimlessly alone.

"The winter is bitterly cold, yet you are dressed so lightly, young master. Why don't we go upstairs for a chat?"

A fresh and beautiful woman walked gracefully towards the court. Wang Chao noticed her gaze as soon as she looked at him, but he only paid a little attention and did not pay much attention at the time.

Unexpectedly, the woman was coming for him.

This is not hard to understand. After breaking through to the first stage of Qi Refining, Wang Chao underwent a marrow cleansing and meridian purification. His body was as tender as a newborn baby, delicate and fragile. His skin was even smoother and more delicate than a woman's.

Moreover, everyone around him was wrapped up in layers of clothing, but he alone stood out in his blue robe, aloof from the world, making it hard for him not to attract attention.

"This is the courtesan Yue Ru."

Some diners exclaimed in surprise. Many people visit Chunwanlou every day just to catch a glimpse of Yue Ru's beautiful face.

"This month, Miss Ru is selling her art but not her body. Many people have tried to get close to her but failed. Unexpectedly, this boy took advantage of her."

"Gaiming, I'll also wear a blue robe to try and catch Yue Ru's attention."

Some diners, seeing that Wang Chao had won the heart of the beauty, secretly cursed him for being cunning and using such methods to attract Yue Ru's attention.

"I came here just to stroll around, and I have no intention of seeking pleasure."

Wang Chao shook his head with a wry smile. He didn't want to incur such a romantic debt, and more importantly, such courtesans wouldn't be cheap, and he couldn't afford them.

"Fellow Daoist, why don't we go upstairs for a chat?"

Wang Chao's steps, which were about to turn around, came to an abrupt halt, because he realized that the voice he had just heard originated from Yue Ru, but he could not hear the sound traveling through the material world.

Telepathic communication? Could Yue Ru also be a cultivator? Wang Chao was suddenly startled.

"Fellow Daoist, why don't we go upstairs for a chat?"

Yue Ru's voice rang out again. Wang Chao felt a little dizzy, his body seemed to be a little out of control, his eyelids seemed to be getting heavier and heavier, and Wang Chao's consciousness began to blur.

Many diners saw that Wang Chao, who had been arrogant and aloof, had lowered his head and followed Miss Yue Ru upstairs the next second.

This guy is not only cunning, but he also plays hard to get! He must be a seasoned player in love; his methods are truly exemplary!

Many people were secretly applauding, believing that Wang Chao's methods were indeed very effective, and even the top courtesan Yue Ru was somewhat tempted.

Wang Chao was in a daze as Yue Ru led him upstairs.

"Which sect are you a disciple of?"

Yue Ru's voice suddenly turned cold, and her face began to distort as a piece of human skin slid off her face.

After a series of cracking sounds, the framework of its bones actually expanded.

Gradually, a beautiful young girl transformed into a middle-aged man.