Chapter 56: Drunken Immortal Pavilion
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Rubbing the fox's head, Su Cheng turned and sat back down in the audience seats. The surrounding cultivators couldn't help but regard this seemingly ordinary, handsome man with renewed respect.
"Is this the head of Lingxian Hall?"
"If his disciples are this formidable, the master must be quite powerful himself."
"If Ye Qinghan isn't a good person, then this headmaster can't be much better!"
Su Cheng had long grown accustomed to the murmurs of praise and criticism swirling around him. He paid them no mind whatsoever.
Meanwhile, Ye Qinghan, having received her master's guidance, now understood profoundly. As a member of the Su family, this was naturally an indispensable part of her cultivation.
Low profile, high tactics. Looking at her master now, she felt he truly understood the game. How else could one feign weakness to catch the strong?
Even when facing the seemingly weak Pingyun Sect, he had devised a flawless plan, leaving the enemy no breathing room whatsoever!
This was the master's steadfastness!
Even when confronting Cheng Liang, who sought to kill her, she could lie dormant like a dragon in the depths, biding her time. Such depth of character—who could possibly underestimate it?
Look at myself—I'm so far behind the Master! My cultivation is too shallow! No wonder the Master always treats me like a child! I have no depth whatsoever!
Getting angry over a few words—not only could I not tolerate Shangguan Rou, but I couldn't even handle Dongfang Jue! How embarrassing!
Sigh. What kind of First Disciple needs the Master to personally instruct him on such matters?
An incense stick's worth of time passed, yet the Liu family disciple who should have appeared still hadn't shown up. Ye Qinghan understood—the other party feared him.
The elder declared Ye Qinghan the victor. As the saying goes, tall trees catch the wind, and trees that stand out in the forest are sure to be broken by the wind. No matter how one looked at it, the Master's admonition was flawless.
While Ye Qinghan felt this current situation wasn't so bad, making enemies everywhere clearly contradicted his master's low-key persona.
That afternoon, Su Cheng planned to rest, while Ye Qinghan went out to play with Dongfang Jue and Li Shiyao.
If it were anyone else, Shi Mingyi might have been uneasy, but with Ye Qinghan helping him look after the children, he was more than happy to enjoy the peace and quiet!
But if Shi Mingyi knew where those two "good sisters" had taken the Holy Maiden, he'd never agree to it—not even if you beat him to death!
"I've got money, give me something better! What kind of junk is this? Trying to fool ghosts?"
At Drunken Spring Pavilion, Dongfang Jue and his two companions, disguised as men, browsed beauties like they were selecting imperial consorts. Dongfang Jue seemed like a regular, knowing exactly what he wanted!
In the most luxurious private room, Dongfang Jue sat with his legs crossed, resting comfortably in a girl's soft embrace. He surveyed the girls at the door like a general inspecting troops, but clearly none met his standards.
"Bring me the top girl! Madam, let me tell you—stop trying to fool me with these common whores!"
As he spoke, Dongfang Jue slammed his daily allowance onto the table, along with a heavy token signifying his status. Ye Qinghan didn't recognize it, Li Shiyao couldn't care less, but the madam's expression visibly changed.
"Oh my, Sir Military Officer!"
"If you push me too far, I'll burn this Drunken Spring Pavilion to the ground!"
"Not a chance!" The madam was terrified. This wasn't just any token. Though she didn't recognize Dongfang Jue, she'd seen this token before.
Ye Qinghan was utterly speechless. If her master knew she'd been frequenting a brothel, who knew what expression he'd wear…
Li Shiyu, however, was filled with wonder. This was her first time in such a place! Delicious food! Music to listen to! And beautiful ladies! How had she never been to such an entertaining place before?
Before long, the madam had dispatched reinforcements from other quarters to Dongfang Jue's room. The three women were now flanked on either side.
Dongfang Jue pinched the top courtesan's cheek as he appraised her. Honestly, she was a bit… average…
After all, the three of them were rare, peerless beauties in this world. Judged by that standard, what flower could possibly compete with them?
When it came to seducing men, if the fox spirit claimed second place, who dared claim first? Even standing still, Sister Qinghan could instantly captivate most men.
When it came to purity and grace, who could rival the Holy Maiden? From head to toe, inside and out, Li Shiyao seemed to have the word "nobility" carved into her very soul.
As for Dongfang Jue, Jue'er is a boy here to enjoy the brothel, simply wishing to compose poetry and drink wine with the ladies~
"Master, allow me to feed you~"
The top courtesan, named Lychee, held a lychee in her mouth. Her crimson lips, sensual and alluring, drew near Dongfang Jue's face.
"Master, would you like the lychee in this sister's hand? Or the lychee in this sister's mouth? Or perhaps… this naughty sister herself?"
Dongfang Jue laughed like a scheming minister, reaching out to wrap his arm around Lychee's slender waist. He pulled her into his embrace and thoroughly teased her.
"My lord! I want them all!"
Dongfang Jue now held one in each arm, with another straddling his lap—utter bliss!
"Fine, fine, fine! You win!"
Ye Qinghan chuckled. Since they were out to play, why not indulge? After all, they were all girls! What harm could it do?
He grabbed one Li Shiyu in each arm and a dancer in the other, joining the game himself~
"Hey! Shiyu came to eat delicious food! Not to work!"
"What's the big deal?"
Amidst the revelry, the madam arranged a full seven girls to attend to these three gentlemen.
But poor Li Shiyu was in for a rough time. Her two sisters were here to play, while she seemed to be here for work!
Qinghan dragged her around forcing her to drink, while Dongfang Jue chased her demanding kisses~
"Hey! Stop pulling Shiyu's clothes!"
"Shiyao can't take it anymore! Really can't! Can't drink any more!"
The two gentlemen, blindfolded, groped around the room searching for beauties. Li Shiyu trembled behind the crowd of girls, terrified of being caught—for that meant stripping!
She'd lost everything except her undergarment and the wrap-around bodice underneath!
At that moment, even Li Zhi was a bit stunned. Was this blonde new? She'd never seen her before!
Oh my! This girl was gorgeous, with a figure that slightly outshone her own. Her skin was delicate and flawless.
She’d been wondering why Master Ye was embracing a man… until Li Shiyao was chased around the room, her golden hair trailing behind her.
Well now! An unexpected turn of events!
Little Blondie, you look so innocent and clueless, but you're anything but dumb!
You even play role-playing games! And you play them quite extravagantly!
Li Zhi silently resolved to give this newcomer a taste of her own medicine once they returned!
"Gotcha!" Dongfang Jue lunged like a hungry tiger, snatching Shiyu in one swift move. With a wicked grin, he began tugging at her clothes.
Li Shiyu looked like a frightened little deer, clutching her collar tightly. With teary eyes and a pouty little mouth, she put on a pitiful act, appearing almost seductive.
"Your Highness, please spare Shiyu, okay?"
Dongfang Jue smirked. That look on your face clearly begs to be tormented! Where's the surrender in that?
"Alright then, your punishment is to drink!" Dongfang Jue said, pushing a pot of liquor toward her…
What choice did Li Shiyu have now? She couldn't fight back, couldn't run away—drink it! She couldn't possibly strip naked!
Ye Qinghan and Dongfang Jue wouldn't get drunk from a little liquor, but the Holy Maiden had never touched such things before. She hadn't even considered using her inner energy to dispel the intoxication…
Just as they were enjoying themselves, shouts erupted from outside.
"Where's Litchi? Tell him to come out and entertain this young master!"
Dongfang Jue and Ye Qinghan exchanged a glance. Heh heh, just when things were getting a bit dull, someone came along to liven things up!
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