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After the initial shock, Tianyujun looked at Wuyige in front of him with a nervous expression, but his eyes also revealed curiosity and anticipation.

As the saying goes, "Lust is a knife hanging over one's head." Another saying goes, "Wine is poison that burns through the intestines, and lust is a steel knife that scrapes the bones." Wine and lust are truly two great taboos for those who cultivate martial arts.

From a young age, Tianyu was taught to focus on martial arts training and not to indulge in women.

Under Qingxuan's influence, Tianyu Jun has already broken his vow of abstinence from alcohol. Now, Qingxuan wants to drag him into breaking his vow of lust as well. Tianyu Jun's subconscious reaction is to refuse.

However, even Tianyu Jun himself didn't understand why he felt a little excited when he knew it was wrong to do so.

Seeing this, Qingxuan chuckled and said, "What's there to worry about? Your Wujiang Dao's techniques aren't virginity-preserving skills, so even if someone loses their virginity, it's not a big deal. Your father taught you not to indulge in women, but he didn't say you couldn't have any contact with women at all."

"Moreover, the path of cultivation lies in the harmony and balance of Yin and Yang. Haven't you heard of 'isolated Yin cannot grow, and solitary Yang cannot produce'? You've been practicing for over twenty years, and your blood and Qi are abundant, your Yang energy is at its peak. It's time to properly harmonize it, otherwise why would your father arrange a marriage for you?"

With that, Qingxuan ignored Tianyujun and walked straight into Wuyi Pavilion.

Tianyu Jun stood motionless, his expression conflicted. But soon, he gritted his teeth, his eyes shining with determination, and quickly followed Qingxuan inside.

Upon entering the hall, Tianyu was dazzled by the luxurious decor of Wuyi Pavilion. Before him was a huge and spacious hall, surrounded by three layers of corridors, with carved beams and painted rafters, colorful windows and pavilions everywhere. Countless colorful lanterns hung high, and the various lights illuminated the entire hall in a dazzling array of colors, making it look like a dream.

A fragrance filled the lobby, rich yet not pungent, stirring a strange sense of anticipation within one's body.

The main hall was bustling with activity, filled with people seeking pleasure. Laughter and chatter echoed throughout the hall, the surrounding three-story corridors, and even the private rooms. Some groups of scholars and poets gathered around a table, engaging in lively discussions, while several pretty young women teased and entertained them. Others, elegantly dressed young men, each with a beautiful woman on one arm, made their way up to the private rooms. Some impatient men even openly groped the women beside them, eliciting playful reproaches and giggles from the ladies.

Numerous maids and servants bustled between the tables of guests and the private rooms, serving them tea, water, food, and wine, attending to their needs with utmost care. Several older women, the matrons of Wuyi Pavilion, also moved about the main hall and corridors, specifically to greet new guests, guide them, and assist them with tasks such as threading needles.

Tianyu Jun glanced around and saw that Qingxuan had already arrived at the stairs and was about to go upstairs. Tianyu Jun quickly followed. Just then, a slightly plump old woman came downstairs. When she saw Qingxuan and Tianyu Jun, her eyes lit up and she greeted them with a big smile.

The old woman hurried up to the two men, smiling obsequiously, "Oh my, gentlemen, you've come at just the right time! The girls in the brothel have just finished dressing and are waiting for you. And, coincidentally, our Dew Immortal Wine, which we bought from afar in the Void Realm, is on sale today. One sip will surely make you look dashing and imposing, perfect for being with the girls..."

"Oh, alright, alright, we're all in the same boat, let's skip the platitudes."

Qingxuan interrupted the old woman with a smile, took out several silver notes from her sleeve and stuffed them into her hand, saying generously, "Take us to the best private room, and then call your master."

When the old woman saw the silver note Qingxuan handed her, her eyes widened and her mouth gaped open. Even though she was well-traveled and had seen many noblemen and wealthy guests, she was still taken aback by Qingxuan's generosity.

Qingxuan gave her ten 100-tael silver notes directly, which is 1,000 taels of silver!

The reason for giving him the thousand taels of silver was simply to meet his employer.

This kind of generosity is extremely rare even in Shangxi Prefecture, a city teeming with wealthy people, or even in the entire Yazhou.

The old woman immediately accepted the silver note, her smile growing even warmer, like a blooming old chrysanthemum. She hurriedly said, "Oh my, young master, what a generous spirit! Please, please come in."

The old woman knew they had met a big customer, so she dared not be negligent in the slightest. She quickly led Qingxuan and Tianyujun up to the third floor, through several corridors, and arrived at a room with a rather antique-looking facade.

Qingxuan and Tianyujun pushed open the door and entered the room. They found it fully furnished with all sorts of utensils, decorated in a fresh and elegant style, quite artistic, completely different from the extravagant atmosphere outside. Moreover, after closing the door, they could not hear any of the noise outside, as if they had entered another world.

Qingxuan smiled with satisfaction and pulled Tianyu Jun to sit down. The old woman said eagerly, "Please wait a moment, gentlemen. I will go and call our master."

With that, the old woman hurriedly left.

She dared not offend such a generous customer, lest she keep Qingxuan and Tianyu Jun waiting too long.

Seeing the old woman leave, Tianyu asked anxiously, "Xuan-ge'er, what exactly did we come here for?"

Qing Xuan rolled her eyes at Tian Yu Jun and chuckled mischievously, "Little Yu, don't pretend to be innocent. What else could two grown men like us do in a brothel?"

Tianyu Jun's face immediately stiffened, and he said with some fear, "Could it be that we really have to..."

"Hahaha~~~~" Qingxuan laughed loudly, looking at Tianyu Jun with a teasing expression: "What are you afraid of? Those girls are not some kind of monsters or man-eating demons. On the contrary, they are all as beautiful as flowers and as gentle as water. You just need to enjoy yourself later."

"This..." Tianyu Jun was stunned again, wanting to say something but unable to speak, he just sat blankly in the chair, looking very conflicted.

Before long, the door to the room opened, and a woman who looked to be about thirty years old, wearing a jade-green long dress, a mink vest draped over her shoulders, a gold and jade hairpin in her hair, and holding an embroidered fan, walked in. She had very well-maintained skin and appearance. Behind her were more than a dozen maids, each carrying a serving of wine and food.

The woman instructed her maids to set out a table of food and wine, then waved them away. She gracefully sat down in front of Qingxuan and Tianyujun, giving them a perfectly timed smile that showed both warmth and humility.

The woman spoke with a laugh; though she appeared to be thirty, her voice was as clear and melodious as that of a young woman in her late teens: "I am the owner of this Wuyi Pavilion. My surname is Jiang, and my given name is Shangqiu. May I ask what business you two gentlemen have with me?"

Qingxuan smiled and complimented, "Jiang Shangqiu? What a nice name, sister."

"Who says only March is good? I see no autumn on the river in Yazhou."

"Spring flowers have fallen, golden chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and their delicate fragrance fills the river as it flows gently."

Jiang Shangqiu was taken aback upon hearing this, then covered her mouth with her fan and chuckled, "Young master, you have excellent literary talent. I thank you for your praise."

Qingxuan laughed heartily: "It's just a doggerel I wrote on the spot, please forgive me, sister. Enough of this, my brother and I have long heard of the famous beauty of your 'Qionghua Yushou, Sanjiao Wumei' in your brothel, and we have come here today to see for ourselves."

Jiang Shangqiu was taken aback again, her expression turning somewhat troubled. She frowned slightly and said, "So the two gentlemen have come for the names of these ladies. However, we don't know if they already have guests present. If we go to inquire, and those guests happen to be there..."

"Hmm?" Qingxuan raised an eyebrow and revealed a playful smile.

Jiang Shangqiu spoke tactfully, but his underlying meaning was very clear: he meant that Qingxuan and Tianyujun were not qualified enough to be the patrons of those girls, and were not worthy of meeting them.

Tianyu-jun had calmed down by now, and was quite displeased upon hearing this.

Tianyu Jun is the young master of the Martial Frontier Sect. His status is no less than that of the patriarch of the Wei Gu Chu family and the master of Yazhou, and may even be higher.

The Wei Gu Chu family is merely a vassal of the Huang Luo Sect. Although they are nominally the rulers of Yazhou, they are simply managing Yazhou on behalf of the Huang Luo Sect. In contrast, the Wu Jiang Dao is a major sect on par with the Huang Luo Sect. Even the Huang Luo Sect's leader would have to address Tian Yu Jun with utmost respect, calling him "nephew."

Tianyu-jun wasn't the type to care too much about status, but that depended on who was looking down on him. Today, he'd actually been scorned by a brothel owner—how could Tianyu-jun possibly stand for that?

Tianyu couldn't help but immediately question him, but before he could finish speaking, Qingxuan waved her hand to stop him and said with a smile, "Little Yu, don't be angry. This sister didn't mean to belittle you. This is just her style."

"Class?" Tianyu frowned deeply. Although he didn't say anything, he was still indignant.

Oh ho, your brothel is trying to give me class?

Seeing this, Qingxuan laughed and explained leisurely, "You don't understand, do you? There's a reason why that girl is so famous. She's not comparable to those ordinary prostitutes who only know how to sell smiles and drink with customers."

Jiang Shangqiu nodded in agreement, her beautiful eyes full of smiles as she looked at Qing Xuan. Qing Xuan tilted her head back and laughed, poured herself a cup of wine and drank it all in one gulp, then began to explain to Tianyu Jun.

As the most famous brothel in Yazhou, Wuyi Pavilion naturally had its own unique business methods. The girls in the brothel were divided into three classes. The lowest class, as Qingxuan had just said, were those who served drinks, sold their bodies, and earned some money for themselves. They were called "beautiful grass."

However, even the lowest-ranking girls were all beautiful and of very high quality, captivating the guests.

The second tier of girls falls into the "Three Beauties and Five Charms" category. Only eight girls reach this level, handpicked from countless beauties. They are not only stunningly beautiful, but also proficient in poetry, calligraphy, painting, music, and chess—truly possessing both beauty and talent, and extraordinary skills. They are called "Charming Maidens" and "Charming Maidens," with the Charming Maidens being slightly superior to the Charming Maidens because they also possess unique talents of their own.

Girls of this caliber don't choose their customers; they choose their customers. Only those who win their favor can become their intimate companions and enjoy a night of passion. If you can't catch their eye, nothing you say will make a difference.

Every day, there are at least a hundred or a thousand guests visiting Wuyi Pavilion. Many of them are young noblemen, wealthy gentlemen, famous scholars, and chivalrous figures from the martial arts world. However, less than one percent of them can catch the eye of these young ladies.

Over time, the playboys of Shangxi Prefecture began to aim to win the favor of the "Three Beauties and Five Charms" and become their patrons. Whether they showed off their literary talents or flaunted their martial prowess, as long as they could gain their favor, it would be a great achievement, something to boast about for a long time. They would be revered by their peers as "masters of the flower world and wanderers of the sea of ​​love."

Above the "Three Beauties and Five Charms" is the "Jade Head of the Jade Flower," the most top-tier girl, also known as the "Queen of Flowers," and there is only one of her kind.

This Qionghua Yushou is truly remarkable; she only sells her art, not her body, and she only meets guests on two days a month, in the middle and at the end, to hold a "Qin and Poetry Gathering."

At that time, the Wuyi Pavilion would erect a high platform in the main hall, with light gauze hanging on all sides, making it difficult to see what was inside, only a vague silhouette. At that time, Qionghua Yushou would play a tune on the zither or recite a poem, only her voice could be heard, but she could not be seen, which was truly mysterious.

If any guest performs exceptionally well during the poetry and music gathering and catches the eye of Qionghua Yushou, they will be invited to the "Bright Moon Room" on the top floor of Wuyi Pavilion to enjoy the breeze and moon, compose poems, and spend a wonderful night together with Qionghua Yushou.

This poetry and music gathering lasts only a few cups of tea's time. After playing the zither and reciting the poem, Qionghua Yushou will leave immediately. The opportunity is quite rare, so you'd better seize it if you want to show off.

Even if one gets the chance to spend a night with Qionghua Yushou under the bright moon, all they'll do is drink and chat, nothing more. Taking it any further is impossible.

Of course, if no one had been chosen by Qionghua Yushou at the poetry gathering, then none of the subsequent events would have occurred.

If winning the heart of a beautiful woman is a major goal for the playboys of Shangxi Prefecture, then spending a night with a beautiful woman under the bright moon is the ultimate dream in life.

Since Yun Jianyue, the new "Qionghua Yushou" of Wuyi Pavilion, debuted two years ago, no one has been able to gain her appreciation or even glimpse her true face in the bright moonlight. This shows how difficult it is to realize this dream.

After Qingxuan explained it to Tianyujun, Tianyujun finally understood. He felt very strange and never expected that there were so many interesting stories behind it.

Jiang Shangqiu was somewhat surprised. As a brothel owner, she had seen countless people and had an amazing memory. She could tell at a glance that Qing Xuan was visiting Wuyi Pavilion for the first time, and his temperament did not seem like that of someone who frequented brothels. She did not expect him to be so familiar with the rules of Wuyi Pavilion.

Jiang Shangqiu smiled apologetically at Tianyu Jun and said softly, "The situation is just as this young master said. I did not mean to make things difficult for you. Those sisters all have their own lovers, and we may not be able to persuade them to come."

Upon hearing this, Tianyu-jun remained expressionless. He had initially intended to let the matter drop, but upon further reflection, he felt increasingly aggrieved and even nauseous. Reluctantly, he blurted out, "Then how can we persuade them?"

Qingxuan smiled leisurely, put down her wine glass, and chuckled, "That's easy, just elevate our style a bit."

Tianyu asked curiously, "How do I improve?"

"Bang!"

Qingxuan reached into his sleeve, pulled out a stack of silver notes, and slammed them on the table.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Shangqiu's eyes widened involuntarily, and he took a slight breath.

Qingxuan took out large silver notes this time, each worth one thousand taels, and took out five of them at once, which is five thousand taels!

However, Jiang Shangyou was a man of many experiences, and he quickly recovered, saying with a wry smile, "Young master, even if you offer such a price, it still..."

"Bang!"

Before Jiang Shangqiu could finish speaking, Qingxuan took out five more thousand-tael silver notes and slapped them on the table, smiling leisurely, "It's just asking them to accompany us for drinks, I'm not asking for anything more, is this request too much?"

Jiang Shangqiu immediately smiled broadly, gracefully accepted the silver notes, and stood up, saying with a smile, "It's just a drinking party, it's really not excessive. I'll go and call them over right away."