Simultaneous Transmigration: Freedom Across the Heavens

Bai Li certainly didn't want Yue Lingshan to come along.

After leaving Huiyan Tower, he made several turns and soon arrived at the gate of a mansion. The mansion had green tiles and white walls, with some pine branches extending from inside the courtyard to outside. Above the vermilion gate, a gold-inlaid plaque prominently displayed three large characters: "Lanting Garden".

Anyone familiar with Hengyang knows that it is the biggest den of iniquity in the area.

Knock, knock, knock! Bai Li gently knocked on the door knocker.

The gate opened, and a servant leaned out. Seeing Bai Li's distinguished bearing, he smiled broadly and said, "Young master, it's still early. The ladies are still resting. Why don't you come back later?"

"What? Can't I just come here to drink?"

"Young master is too kind."

The servant chuckled twice, stepped aside, and thought to himself: Who would believe that men come to brothels only to drink?

In the elegant room, gauze curtains hung lightly, a faint fragrance wafted on the table, fresh fruits and fine wines were laid out on the side table, and a soft couch was placed by the window with a brocade cushion in front of it.

Bai Li leaned lazily against the soft couch, half-closing his eyes as he admired the lotus flowers in the pond in the courtyard.

Before long, the door to the private room was pushed open, and a still-charming madam swayed in. She had almond-shaped eyes and an oval face, and it was clear that she must have been a popular courtesan in her youth.

When she smiles, there are fine crow's feet at the corners of her eyes, and although her youth has faded, she has gained a touch of mature charm.

"This young master looks unfamiliar."

The madam smiled and said, "Most of the girls are still resting. How about I introduce you to a few girls from our Lanting Garden? They are proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I guarantee they will satisfy you, young master."

Bai Li took out a jade pendant from his pocket. The pendant was carved with red flowers and cloud patterns. He casually tossed it to the madam and said, "I'm looking for the owner of this jade pendant."

The madam caught the jade pendant, examined its patterns, her smile faded, and she left with the words, "Please wait a moment, young master."

What bad luck! I thought he was a big spender, but it turns out he was just here to do business. The money I was about to get is gone.

"Hey!" Bai Li touched his chin. "My handsome face isn't popular anymore?"

Before long, Bai Li's ears twitched slightly as he caught the sound of light footsteps coming from the door of the private room. A woman pushed the door open and entered. Her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, and a faint smile played on her lips. She was stunningly beautiful yet elegant. It was none other than Ouyang Qing, the fourth member of the Red Shoes organization.

When Ouyang Qing saw Bai Li, her eyes instantly brightened, and her smile became even more genuine. When she smiled, she had a dimple on each cheek, and her eyes were full of affection, making her charming and captivating.

She walked gracefully to Bai Li's side, her voice as soft as a feather brushing against his heart, teasingly saying, "Oh, isn't this the Silver Sword Young Master? What brings you to a brothel for fun right after parting ways with your pretty little junior sister!"

"Silver Swordsman?" Bai Li's smile froze on his face. He suddenly pulled Ouyang Qing into his arms and slapped her buttocks hard.

*Snap!* The crisp sound echoed in the elegant room, accompanied by the surging of buttocks, a truly breathtaking sight.

"Ah!" Ouyang Qing exclaimed, covering her buttocks with her hand, staring with her watery eyes, and scolded, "What are you doing?"

Bai Li wrapped his arms around her waist, pinched her chin with one hand, and said, "We'll do it later. First, explain yourself clearly: what's the deal with the Silver Sword Young Master? Who's slandering my reputation?"

"Hmph, how indecent."

Ouyang Qing chuckled, reached out and pinched Bai Li's earlobe, gently shaking it, and said, "The story of Young Master Bai of Mount Hua killing Tian Boguang with a single sword strike at Huiyan Tower has already spread throughout Hengyang City. Everyone says that they only saw a flash of silver light before Tian Boguang died on the spot. As for you, the name of the Silver Light Swordsman will probably spread throughout the entire Hengyang City today."

Bai Li's eyes twitched uncontrollably. Others were like a sword coming from the west, a celestial being descending from the heavens, but to him, it was just some bullshit Silver Light Swordsman. Damn it, someone must be jealous of him and deliberately ruining his reputation.

Bai Li reached inside and gently rubbed Ouyang Qing's ear, whispering, "Tell me, were you partly responsible for ruining my reputation?"

Ouyang Qing trembled slightly, her breathing gradually becoming rapid. She raised her hands to wrap around his neck, looking at Bai Li with innocent eyes: "How dare I, a mere girl, do that? If I dared to do that, Young Master Bai would tear me to pieces!"

Bai Li rolled over, her eyes burning, and said with feigned ferocity, "I'll tear you to pieces right now..."

"Oh! My clothes! This is fabric from Kyoto's Jinxiufang, it's very sought-after... You, um..."

Inside the elegant room, the gauze curtains were lifted by a gentle breeze and swayed softly, while the aroma of incense wafted through the air.

As dusk settled outside the window, the aroma of incense mingled with the dampness in the elegant room, creating a dreamlike and enchanting atmosphere that drew one in.

Bai Li held the limp Ouyang Qing in his arms, reached out and picked up a few strands of hair stuck to her face, playing with them gently in his hand.

Ouyang Qian's cheeks were flushed. Once her body had stopped trembling, she exhaled softly and said, "You didn't come to see me because of that damn title of yours, did you?"

During this period of clarity, Bai Li's thoughts were exceptionally sharp. He squinted and said, "I also ran into someone at Huiyan Tower, Lu Xiaofeng. Do you know why he came to Hengyang City?"

Ouyang Qian circled her fingers on his chest, her voice languid, and said, "I know, isn't this Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony? Don't people in the martial arts world love to join in the fun?"

Bai Li gently kissed her forehead and said softly, "Do you know? People in the martial arts world only know that the Huashan Sect's swordsmanship is unique, but they don't know that our Huashan also has a hand technique called Eagle and Snake Life and Death Binding. It is incredibly powerful, but few people know it. Coincidentally, I am very good at this martial art."

"Hmm..." Ouyang Qing hurriedly raised her head and begged for mercy: "No... I admit defeat..." After saying that, she propped herself up halfway and shook Bai Li's arm in a coquettish manner.

Bai Li was almost blinded by the pure white light and quickly stopped his attack.

Ouyang Qing let out a long sigh, lay back in his arms, and said, "Hmph, you're utterly wicked now, not at all like a young swordsman."

"Hehe, I never thought about becoming some kind of chivalrous hero or knight-errant, I just want to be free and unrestrained."

Bai Li tightened her grip on her slender waist, tapped lightly with her fingertips, and said casually, "We need to know our own affairs. Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony was nothing more than the Five Mountains Sword Sects entertaining themselves behind closed doors. In the end, it's just about sticking together for warmth. Those truly powerful forces have never taken us seriously."

Ouyang Qing gently pecked her lover's earlobe in a comforting manner, her voice soft: "Actually, even if you hadn't come to find me, I would have gone to look for you anyway! I came to Hengyang City specifically to tell you that Liu Zhengfeng's retirement from crime this time might not be so simple."

Bai Li lowered his head and gently touched her lips, softly saying, "Tell me..."

Ouyang Qian leaned back against Bai Li's chest and said, "This story begins with the massacre of Zhang Hairui, the Grand Secretary of the capital... It is said that there is a peerless martial arts technique hidden on the remains of Namo, and whoever obtains it will dominate the martial arts world."

"Zhang Hairui and Liu Zhengfeng are from the same hometown and are old friends. There are rumors that Namoro's remains are in Liu Zhengfeng's hands."

"Nowadays, there are not only martial arts figures in Hengyang City, but also Qinglong of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Yu Huatian of the Western Depot, Cao Shaoqin of the Eastern Depot, Duan Tianya of the Dragon Guard Manor, and even Ginseng from Japan."

"So, my young sir, this matter is of utmost importance. You must be extremely careful and not just rush forward recklessly, lest you fall into the trap of others."

Bai Li gently rubbed his fingertips, already understanding the ins and outs of the matter. It turned out that the disturbance was caused by Moro's remains.

The current emperor has just ascended the throne, and Zhu Wushi's ambitions have not yet been exposed.

So the ones causing trouble must be those eunuchs in the court. They want to regain their former glory by relying on the remains of Moro, but they'll have to see if the young emperor and Zhu Wushi agree. These eunuchs are already courting death.

Bai Li suddenly recalled that in the original story, when Liu Zhengfeng retired from his martial arts career, a court official came to bestow an official title upon him. Fearing things might have changed in this martial arts world, he asked affectionately, "My little darling, do you know who's behind Liu Zhengfeng?"

Ouyang Qing's eyes were hazy and alluring, her breathing gradually becoming heavier as she spoke haltingly, "I only know that Liu Zhengfeng has a past relationship with the Imperial Guard's Qinglong, and that Zuo Lengchan of the Songshan Sect met with Cao Shaoqin five days ago. Only our leader, Gongsun Da Niang, knows the details."

Bai Li leaned down, gazing intently at him, and said, "Then when are you going to introduce your boss to me?"

"Ugh..." Ouyang Qing groaned softly, reaching out to gently pinch and twist his waist, scolding, "Pah! You wish!"

Bai Li smiled nonchalantly and hugged her tightly.

Outside the window, several tabby cats were playing and chasing a red ball, occasionally making soft whimpering sounds.

The wind stirs the flower branches where the cat meows, and the shadows sway on the mossy path as the moon moves.