Confessing to someone who thinks I'm a fat otaku, and then crying when monsters descend?

That night.

Chen Nian and his three senior brothers secretly met, avoiding their two junior sisters.

All the senior brothers had changed into brocade robes, dressed neatly and handsomely, looking nothing like martial arts practitioners.

"You even went out of your way to buy new clothes?"

"Clothes make the man, and girls still care a lot about their appearance, cough cough."

Chen Nian gave a thumbs up, clearly a seasoned veteran of the brothels.

"Let's hurry and go!"

"Yes, the night is long, and I can hardly wait any longer."

Several senior students hurriedly led the way, heading straight for their destination.

On the way, they started chatting animatedly.

"The brothel in Luoyang is called Xueyuelou, which means romance and a beautiful dream. Those who know, know."

"The Snow Moon Pavilion is famous far and wide because the girls there are exceptionally beautiful! It's said that even royalty from defeated nations were sold into this place, but I wonder if that's true?"

"And some female cultivators have even fallen into prostitution, hehehe..."

Seeing the lewd smiles on his senior brothers' faces, Chen Nian also laughed.

Actually, despite having many female confidantes, he wasn't looking for any particular woman; he was simply driven by male curiosity.

It's incredibly exciting to be able to experience places that I used to only see in novels!

"By the way, Senior Brother Chen, do you know Ji Ya, the most beautiful courtesan at Snow Moon Pavilion?"

"Tell me about it, senior brother," Chen Nian said, full of curiosity.

"Haha, speaking of that Miss Ji Ya, she's a female disciple of the Heavenly Maiden Sect, and supposedly a strong contender for the next sect's Holy Maiden!"

"She was as beautiful as a flower, with skin as white as ice and bones as white as jade. She once ranked fifth on the list of the most beautiful fairies in the Nine Provinces. She was a true femme fatale."

You saying this will put me out of sleep.

Chen Nian instantly perked up: "Such an outstanding girl, would she really sell herself in a brothel?"

"No, no, although she is the most beautiful courtesan, she only sells her art, not her body. It's rare to even hear her play a tune on the zither. If you could even catch a glimpse of her beauty, you'd be incredibly lucky!"

"Junior Brother Chen, you still want to sleep with her? Haha, you're dreaming!"

"Moreover, Miss Ji Ya only likes to associate with talented and extraordinary people, and regards money as dirt. You can't get close to her just by having money."

Chen Nian asked curiously, "Then what is the 'List of Peerless Fairies'?"

"The list of the most beautiful fairies in the Nine Provinces is determined by people in the martial arts world based on public opinion. It is an extremely authoritative list, and of course, it is published only once every ten years. Only young women can make the list."

"Who's ranked number one?"

"Is there even a question? Of course, it's the Holy Maiden of the Tai Xuan Holy Land, Mu Qingxuan!"

"Mu Qingxuan fits all people's imagination of a fairy. She is pure and innocent, ethereal and fairy-like, her white dress is spotless, and her talent is also superb. She is the goddess in the hearts of all men."

Chen Nian repeated the name.

"What is the relationship between Mu Qingxuan and Mu Yun?"

"Haha, Junior Brother Chen, you're Mu Yun's friend, but you didn't know? They both share the surname Mu, so naturally they're siblings!"

"Oh~~~~"

Chen Nian suddenly felt a sense of anticipation for meeting Mu Yun.

When the time comes, I'll definitely pass on all my skills in showing off to my uncle without reservation...

"Look, that's Snow Moon Pavilion!"

Look up.

Then you'll see an elegant, antique-style high-rise building standing in the night.

Lanterns and floral decorations adorn the corners, the sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments fill the air, and of course, there are also girls dressed in colorful clothes calling out sweetly.

"Young master, please come in quickly!"

"Oh, young master, you're here again. Which lady would you like to favor today?"

Sure enough, even though it was my first time back, they treated me like a regular customer, because I wanted to feel at home.

Chen Nian and his three companions were immediately ushered inside.

"The prices vary in the different courtyards inside. Only the innermost Tianxiang Courtyard can offer the chance to see the courtesan Ji Ya, but the entrance fee is five taels of silver."

Chen Nian shrugged: "I have no money."

"Since we brought you here, it's only fair that your senior brothers treat you. When you achieve enlightenment, don't forget about us, your lackeys."

"Haha, you're joking, senior brothers."

"By the way, when we get back, let's pretend this never happened, and make sure we don't let it slip to Master and Junior Sister."

"Naturally, naturally."

Suddenly, a person came out of a separate courtyard and bumped into the four of them.

The man was in a hurry, his belt not even fastened yet.

"Why are you walking so fast? Can't you see where you're going?!"

"You...Master?!"

The group froze on the spot.

Their faces all screamed "Holy crap!"

Who would have thought that coming to a brothel for some fun would lead to running into his master who had just finished his business?

"Master, you're not young anymore, but you've maintained your energy remarkably well!"

"Cough, cough cough..."

The master coughed awkwardly: "We have never met before. Remember, do not mention this to your junior sister."

"I will obey my master's orders!"

The group bowed and watched their master leave.

Only then did they enter Tianxiang Courtyard together.

"Wow, so many people..."

"Those who can come here are all people with some spare money, and there are quite a few young masters among them. Many of them are here to wait for Miss Ji Ya."

"Let's wait here. Just being able to see Ji Ya will make the trip worthwhile!"

The group didn't have to wait long.

Suddenly, the elegant sound of a flute began to play, and the noise in the courtyard immediately disappeared. Everyone looked up at the second floor.

The door was pushed open, and a graceful figure in a red dress stepped out and walked to the balcony.

She was tall and slender with a graceful figure. Her long hair cascaded down her snow-white shoulders like a waterfall, and her bright, clear eyes seemed to hold a subtle allure.

Even just looking into her eyes from a distance can make me lose myself in a daze.

Many men couldn't help but drool.

"Is she... the courtesan, Ji Ya?"

"No wonder she's been on the 'List of Peerless Beauties,' such beauty... If anyone could spend a night with her, their life on earth would truly be worthwhile!"

Beside Ji Ya, a maidservant said loudly:

"Now that you have come here, you should know the rules: Miss Ji Ya only associates with talented and extraordinary people."

"You may improvise here. If you catch the eye of Miss Ji Ya, you will naturally have the opportunity to be invited upstairs to drink tea and listen to music face to face."

"I'll go first!"

A man shouted and stepped forward, holding a stone brick in his hand.

He picked up the brick with both hands and smashed it on his own head with a bang.

The stone bricks shattered instantly!

Blood was also flowing from his forehead.

However, the man remained unfazed: "How about my Iron Head Kung Fu?"

"Hahaha, you think such a paltry trick is shameful? Today I'll show you how to swallow poison whole and become immune to all poisons!"

"Though I am not very talented, I would like to offer you a dance!"

After saying that, a flamboyant man began to dance around the pillar, displaying his seductive nature.

There were also people wielding broadswords, dancing with swords, and singing songs...

Of course, one of the senior brothers also went up and showed off a couple of Qingxuan Sect sword techniques.

However, the girl upstairs, Ji Ya, remained completely unmoved throughout; these things were simply not worth her attention.

.....

Just then, a young man dressed in a magnificent robe stepped forward.

He held a paper fan in his hand, a white jade pendant hanging from his waist, and said with a smile, "Your acrobatics don't seem very interesting. Miss Ji Ya didn't even laugh."

This one sentence immediately stirred up a huge wave of hatred and aroused public outrage!

"And who are you to dare comment on us?"

"That's right, if you're so capable, then show me what you've got. What's so great about just standing around making sarcastic remarks?"

The man suddenly swung his paper fan.

The two people who were speaking were suddenly struck as if by a heavy blow, and flew backward, crashing heavily into the pool of water, splashing up two huge sprays of water.

"What...."

"Such powerful profound energy..."

"A fifth-realm expert? Such a prodigy would actually come to a place like this, a place of ill repute!"

The man gently waved his paper fan: "I am Lin Feiyu. If any of you have any objections, please feel free to voice them."

"Lin...Lin Feiyu?"

"The people of the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land, one of the four great holy lands..."

"No wonder he's so strong!"

"It's said that he's also a participant in this year's Cangyun Mountain Sword Tournament!"

"Forget it, we can't afford to offend the Four Holy Lands."

Upon learning the man's identity, people all took a few steps back, not daring to contradict him in the slightest.

Several senior brothers also pulled Chen back, as they were equally unapproachable.

Lin Feiyu smiled and looked at the woman in the red dress on the pavilion: "I wonder if this young master is worthy of being invited up for a drink by you, young lady?"

"Of course."

Ji Ya smiled and gestured for them to proceed.

People looked on with envy, jealousy, and resentment, and sighed, thinking, "Who can blame them for being so powerful and having such a strong background?"

"etc!"

Suddenly, a discordant voice rang out.

"Junior Brother Chen?!"

Several senior students instinctively fell silent.

They didn't expect that Chen Nian would actually go out.

Chen Nian certainly couldn't stand it.

A mere fifth-tier cultivator wants to show off?

All eyes were on Chen Nian.

"who is he?"

"Never seen him before... doesn't seem like a famous person."

Lin Feiyu closed his folding fan, frowned, and asked, "And where did you come from? Are you trying to compete with me?"

"I?"

Of course, Chen Nian couldn't say that he came from the obscure and unknown Qingxuan Sect.

With a confident expression, he declared loudly, "Do you not know where I come from?"

Everyone: ?

Lin Feiyu: ?

Several senior brothers: ?

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Should we know about him?

"Judging from his arrogant tone, could he also be from one of the four holy lands...?"

"That's possible! Otherwise, how would he dare to challenge Young Master Lin?"

This is exactly the effect Chen Nian wanted. Feel free to use your imagination; if you dare to imagine it, I'll admit it.

"I heard that Young Master Lin will be participating in the Cangshan Sword Tournament? What a coincidence, I'll be there too."

One stone caused a thousand waves!

"He's also going to the Cangshan Sword Tournament? Does that mean he's one of the participants?"

"As expected, they're from the Four Great Holy Lands. Holy crap, what's going on today? Two elite disciples from the Four Great Holy Lands have come?"

"This is going to be interesting!"

The senior brothers looked at each other, praising Chen Nian's boldness in their hearts, and silently retreated to the back, not daring to say a word.

After learning Chen Nian's identity, Lin Feiyu no longer dared to underestimate him.

After all, he was only at the fifth level. He could act like a pimp and show off outside, but compared to someone like Mu Yun, he was completely inferior.

"Brother, since you want to rob us, then show us what you're capable of."

If you're asking Chen Nian to show off his skills, that's really not going to work.

He's currently in the recovery phase of his power, so he can only use low-level incantations, which won't scare anyone.

Chen Nian glanced at him indifferently.

"Even Mu Yun might be willing to take action against me, but you're not worthy!"

"What?!"

His words shocked everyone so much that their jaws nearly dropped.

That's incredibly arrogant.

They completely disregard people.

"Who exactly is he... that only Mu Yun could fight him?"

"Could he be the closed-door disciple of one of the elders of the Holy Land?"

"Yes, I've never seen him in the martial arts world before; he must have just emerged recently..."

Lin Feiyu was so angry that his neck turned red. He was originally the most dazzling person here, but he didn't expect to be overshadowed like this.

"Please calm down, young master!"

His subordinates quickly stopped him and whispered, "The Sword Tournament is about to begin. Getting into trouble now will not do justice to the Holy Land's reputation."

"Walk."

Lin Feiyu waved his sleeve and angrily turned to leave.

Regarding this farce.

Ji Ya was both surprised and confused.

Surprisingly, this person had actually scared Lin Feiyu away...

She was confused because she couldn't discern the man's strength at all, and had no idea what his capabilities were.

Just then.

Chen Nian's figure suddenly vanished!

In the blink of an eye, they had teleported to the pavilion.

He still possesses the ability to teleport short distances.

"How...how did he get up there?"

"Holy crap, this guy is unfathomable, absolutely unfathomable!"

"Only those at the fourth level of the Wind-Riding Realm can fly, but he teleported directly there. That's at least the fifth level!"

"Truly a prodigy from the Holy Land!"

The people downstairs gasped in surprise.

Lin Feiyu, who had just reached the door, saw this scene and secretly rejoiced that he hadn't clashed with the person, otherwise he probably would have been embarrassed.

"Walk!"

He finally abandoned his evil thoughts and left through gritted teeth.

This time, Ji Ya's doubts were finally dispelled.

She was certain that this young master was no ordinary person; he might truly be a hidden prodigy from one of the Four Sacred Lands!

And that's exactly the kind of person she needs to befriend.

"May I ask how you are addressed, sir?"

"List."

"Please come in, Mr. Chen."

Ji Ya opened the door for Chen Nian, who stepped inside and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Several senior brothers: "No? He, he..."

"I'm dumbfounded..."

"Or perhaps we should go find the girls at the other courtyard..."

The people below gradually dispersed, for Miss Ji Ya was sure to be entertaining that guest today.

.......

Inside the room, behind a screen, at a low table, Chen Nian and Ji Ya sat facing each other.

The fragrance is delightful and refreshing.

Chen Nian was finally able to admire the woman's appearance up close. Anyone who could work in a brothel was indeed a femme fatale.

"I never expected to meet such a prodigy as you today. I am honored. Please have some tea, sir."

This tea was Ji Ya's final test.

The tea has a bewitching fragrance.

Those who are too weak will quickly become drowsy and remember nothing the next day.

Only those at the Fifth Realm Flying Star level or above can resist its effects.

However, Chen Nian possessed the Vermilion Bird Divine Fire within his body, so the tea evaporated almost immediately upon entering his body, before it could exert any effect. Naturally, he was unharmed.

This time, Ji Ya was finally relieved.

"Today we must treat this young master well and make his acquaintance, so as to seek his assistance in the future competition for the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Maiden Sect!"

This was her true purpose in befriending talented and extraordinary people.

The competition within the sect is too fierce; we must seek help from outside.

This young master Chen has the background of the four holy lands and his own strength is not bad, so he is definitely a good backer!

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P.S.: With the author's extensive experience in writing fantasy novels (up to a million words), he still has a knack for writing fantasy world instances, haha!