A Journey Through the Martial World After Transforming into a Loli

Just as Lin Xueyi was struggling, a maid's surprised voice came from outside.

"Young Master Mo, what brings you here?"

Who is Young Master Mo? Lin Xueyi really didn't know anything about this. As for the Zhao family, apart from Zhao Shouting, she probably only knew her apprentice Zhao Yuxuan. As for this Young Master Mo who suddenly appeared at the door, she had no impression of him at all.

However, since outsiders had come, Ye Qin'er could be more casual behind closed doors, but in public, she still knew she had to save face for Lin Xueyi.

Almost instantly, she released Lin Xueyi from her embrace and even helped her straighten her clothes. Looking at Lin Xueyi's slightly flushed face, Ye Qin'er felt an urge to hold her in her arms again.

As for Lin Xueyi, she felt a little empty after suddenly leaving that warm embrace. This feeling of emptiness was aggravated when she saw the man who came in.

If it were a pretty girl, she could tolerate it, but this rough guy is the one who's going to be happy.

"Master Lin, I am Zhao Yumo from the Zhao family. I heard that you have arrived, so I came here to pay you a visit and bring you some of the good things I have been collecting."

As he spoke, he ordered several servants outside to bring in some exquisite wooden boxes. These were things he had arranged to be prepared after hearing that Lin Xueyi was coming, and some he had even purchased himself.

"Wow, this is a century-old ginseng. Such a thing is extremely rare in the martial arts world. I never expected that Young Master Mo would actually have one."

Upon seeing the box opened by the first servant, Ye Qin'er exclaimed in surprise, completely unexpected that an ordinary Zhao family disciple would produce such top-grade medicinal herbs.

Actually, this was bought for Zhao Yumo by his father, but for some reason, he hadn't eaten it yet. This time, it was a good opportunity to give it to this grandmaster as a gift.

However, judging from her expression, she didn't seem to like it. But thinking about it, that made sense. A century-old ginseng wouldn't really have much of a good effect on a grandmaster. However, he believed that the gifts he would bring later would definitely make her favor him more.

"This is the luminous pearl of the East Sea. You actually managed to buy such a treasure."

The East Sea Luminous Pearl is something that can only be found by chance; could an ordinary Zhao family disciple really have the ability to find such a thing? As for what came after, it seemed rather ordinary.

A gorgeous dress and some gold and silver jewelry—this young master probably considered Lin Xueyi's age when he bought these things for her. However, seeing Lin Xueyi's ashen face after seeing these gifts, it seems that the young master's plan is going to fail.

Main text: Chapter 123 Hundred Phoenix Pavilion (Two chapters published together)

Lin Xueyi was very quiet because Ye Qin'er, unable to resist her, finally agreed to take her out. However, before going, they made a pact that at the very least, she would wear little boy clothes.

As for where the little boy got his clothes, well, her apprentice is the young master here, getting a new boy's clothes is easy for him. As for asking why, he dares to do so.

Ye Qin'er couldn't help but laugh when she thought of how Lin Xueyi had given Zhao Yuxuan a cold shoulder when he asked her for boys' clothes. That bewildered face of hers didn't look like that of a future hero at all; instead, she looked like a punching bag.

"You know, Zhao Yuxuan is a well-known young hero in the martial arts world. Can't you give him more respect? Be careful he doesn't disown you as his master in the future."

While dressing Lin Xueyi, Ye Qin'er hoped that Lin Xueyi could at least save face for Zhao Yuxuan. This girl really didn't care about her disciple at all, but Zhao Yuxuan was extremely respectful to his master. If she didn't know that he had a woman he liked, Ye Qin'er would think that this guy was secretly in love with his master.

"Why bother saving face? In this martial world, do you need others to give you face? Face is earned by yourself. If you ask me, if his cultivation level hadn't improved, with his previous level, he would be lucky to have any say in this family."

Lin Xueyi pouted, completely dismissing Ye Qin'er's words, but her tone made it difficult for anyone to discern her true feelings.

However, Ye Qin'er couldn't refute these words at all. What this girl said was absolutely right. If it weren't for Zhao Yuxuan's outstanding performance at the Young Heroes Gathering, how could the Zhao family have given him so much say?

Not to mention that he is now receiving special support from the Zhao family, and with his current abilities, he could probably live a very good life even if he went out on his own.

Knowing that her words might have been a bit harsh, she gently tugged at Ye Qin'er's sleeve. "Let's not talk about this anymore. We're finally going out, so let's not dwell on this anymore, okay?"

Speaking of this, Ye Qin'er was even more annoyed. How dare she say she wanted to go out and play? She was being forced to agree to take her out, and if she didn't agree, she would use acupressure on her and then leave on her own. This was no longer a discussion, but a clear threat.

The closer the relationship, the more infuriating this girl becomes. She always does things that other girls wouldn't do, and how can she have such a strong curiosity about that kind of place?

"Oh dear, let's go, it's too late, we won't find any pretty girls left."

"What good women could you possibly find in a place like that? You..."

Lin Xueyi couldn't agree with Ye Qin'er's words at all. "So what if it's a place like that? Heroes don't care about their origins. Can't there be heroines in places like that? Liang Hongyu's background wasn't good either, and Liu Ru was one of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai. They were also worthy of respect. Um... never mind what I said."

Looking at Ye Qin'er, who seemed completely bewildered by her words, Lin Xueyi knew that her words had been a waste of breath, because there was no Liang Hongyu or Liu Rushi in this world.

For some reason, a feeling of sadness and loneliness suddenly flashed through Lin Xueyi's mind, leaving Ye Qin'er at a loss, unsure of what had happened or if she had done something wrong.

Just as I was about to call her name, I saw her smile again, as if that fleeting loneliness was just my imagination.

However, Lin Xueyi didn't give her much time to think about these things, because at this moment she had been excitedly led by this little girl into the moonlight.

She had truly experienced the lightness skill of a Grandmaster. The distance, which wasn't short, was covered by her with incredible speed. However...

"Little girl, how come you seem so familiar with this place? Did you plan to scout it out before you left home today? I was walking around here several times during my shopping trip today. Don't play dumb with me, okay?"

Seeing Lin Xueyi turn her face away and whistle casually when questioned, she knew perfectly well that this girl wasn't just bored and wanted to go out for a look, as she had previously claimed. This was clearly a pre-planned scheme.

"Oh dear, we're already here, let's not worry about the details, let's go in, let's go in."

She originally wanted to call her "sister," but seeing that Ye Qin'er was also dressed as a man, she naturally couldn't call her "sister" anymore. However, just as she was about to continue speaking, Lin Xueyi decisively chose to cut the Gordian knot and pushed her inside.

"Oh, gentlemen, which lady are you looking for? Oh, and there's another young master here too. What, do you also want to come and see this pretty lady?"

The alluring voice made Lin Xueyi feel as if she had lost several pounds. Moreover, although the woman on her face showed signs of aging, she was very well-maintained. She was probably the madam of Baifeng Pavilion, also known as the "mama".

However, Lin Xueyi noticed something very interesting: this madam was not as simple as she seemed on the surface. Her aura was extremely restrained, and most people could not detect it at all. Judging from this, she was probably a master of the Innate Realm.

Well, this really doesn't matter to Lin Xueyi. After all, she's just here for fun, and her cultivation level is irrelevant to her. Besides, this isn't the first time she's encountered such a reclusive master.

"Hey, Mom, my brother and I are new here. Could you introduce us to some of the pretty young ladies?"

As soon as Ye Qin'er stepped inside, she blushed. Lin Xueyi knew that this older sister was unreliable and that she should take matters into her own hands. Fortunately, because of her young age, although her voice was soft, no one would doubt her gender.

"Speaking of pretty ladies, there are plenty of beautiful young women here. What kind of lady are you looking for? The kind who helps you lose your virginity?"

For some reason, Lin Xueyi felt that there was something hidden in the madam's words, especially the expression on her face when she looked at her. This made Lin Xueyi feel that there must be another meaning behind her words.

"We have four beauties here: plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, as well as five beauties: white lotus, bauhinia, peony, azalea, and osmanthus. I wonder which one the young 'master' would like?"

"White lotus? In a place like this, someone would actually use white lotus. It rises from the mud unsullied and remains pure and untainted. Interesting, very interesting. I'll choose white lotus."

To the madam's surprise, the young "young master" in front of her actually chose Bai Lian. According to her, after hearing her explanation, the young "young master" would choose the four characters of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. Why did he choose Bai Lian instead?

Because she arrived relatively early, the place wasn't as noisy as usual. It's likely that many young masters and merchants hadn't arrived yet, which is why Lin Xueyi had so many choices.

After a series of calculations in her mind, this still charming mother decided to let Bai Lian serve the young "master" who came here. Anyway, nothing would happen, and Bai Lian would not actually lose her virginity, so wasn't that better?

Having received the promise, Lin Xueyi then turned her attention to the Hundred Phoenix Pavilion. With technology similar to that of ancient times, the three-story wooden building was basically the end of the story, but it was not just a simple three-story building.

Considering the large area behind it, this is probably a manor within the city. However, unlike ordinary manors, this three-story building has a lobby on the first floor, while the second floor is where ordinary guests and young ladies play games. As for the third floor, it is said to contain private rooms, where some young ladies are allegedly kept by wealthy men—a place for keeping mistresses in luxury.

As for the manor behind, Lin Xueyi was being led inside by a rather handsome man.

As soon as you step through the gate, you are greeted by a winding corridor with a thousand kinds of flowers on both sides, rugged rockery, and moss-covered rocks. Every step along the way is a different scene, a beauty that is hard to resist.

Occasionally, one or two young and beautiful women would hurry by, seemingly making preparations for the evening. Although they were in a hurry, they still maintained a graceful and charming demeanor.

"Over there in the lobby, I saw a stage. Are there any performances there?"

Ye Qin'er had completely lost her voice along the way, and she was no longer the same person she used to be in this place. However, Lin Xueyi was also a little uneasy, but she was somewhat better. Perhaps to ease her tension, she talked and chatted with the man next to her.

After hearing Lin Xueyi's question, the man could sense her nervousness. However, given her young age, it was probably her first time in such a place. She was mostly just curious and wanted to take a look. He had seen many young masters like this before, so he didn't think anything of it.

“Young master, you’ve arrived a bit early this time. There are usually song and dance performances there. The ladies in the pavilion have their own dances, and some of them will go out to perform randomly.”

A dance performance? Lin Xueyi recalled chatting on a certain QQ platform before, where some big shots had been to those kinds of nightclubs, where there were certain dances that couldn't be described here. She wondered if it was something like that.

The man looked at the young master's face, which was flushed with a hint of shyness, making his delicate face even more endearing. He was actually a little amazed.

This young master is truly handsome; no wonder some people enjoy keeping pederasties. However, the thought of such a little boy being... well, the thought of another man... made the man abruptly shake his head, banishing the lingering reverie from his mind.

"Ah, I've come at the wrong time, what a pity."

“Young master, there is no need to be so regretful. As the saying goes, ‘a loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.’ It is precisely because you arrived early that you have so many choices. If you had arrived late, I’m afraid all those ladies would have already been reserved by your patrons.”

The man's words were quite pleasing to the ear. Perhaps it was because he had been hanging around here for a long time that his tongue had become more eloquent. In any case, after his words of advice, Lin Xueyi felt less regretful than before.

"You're right, but do those girls always let guests stay overnight?"

In places like this, is it as I imagine, where I can stay overnight, or will the guests leave once they reach a state of sage-like tranquility?

However, the man seemed quite surprised by Lin Xueyi's question, but considering that it was her first time here, it was understandable that she didn't know.

“Young master, the nine ladies in this courtyard are just entertainers; they are still virgins.”

"Huh? Really?"

This time, not only Lin Xueyi was surprised, but Ye Qin'er was also quite astonished. Although she was an intelligence agent, she usually deliberately avoided this kind of thing and didn't know much more about it than Lin Xueyi.

"Everyone has their downfalls. You can't just sell yourself every time you're down on your luck. Those without talent have no choice but to do that, but why should those with talent have to do it too? My mother is a very good person. She wouldn't deliberately make people sell themselves. It's just that people always have to make some sacrifices for a living. Whether they're selling their art or themselves here, it's just a matter of how much they're sacrificing."

Blinking her eyes, Lin Xueyi felt a strange sense of embarrassment at what the young man said, but at the same time, she also agreed with him in her heart.

The martial world, the martial world, although it seems peaceful, who knows how many undercurrents are lurking beneath this calm.

As far as she knew, the black-clad men who burned down her house were still unknown, as was the force that destroyed the Lingzang Sword Sect. Even the evil sect led by Youming Ghost Valley and the righteous sect led by the Holy Dragon Palace were unknown.

How many evil forces are there like those we encountered in Rooftop City? Who knows? And how many seemingly righteous forces are there? Just thinking about it gives me a headache. I need a massage from the lady in a bit.

The man, who had no idea what the young master was thinking, finally arrived at a small courtyard with the words "Pure White Lotus" written on it after passing through several courtyards.

"This is Bai Lian's residence. You are welcome to go in, young master, but please bear with us..."

"I'm at ease, I know. I'm selling my art, not myself. I understand, I understand."

She knew what he was worried about—he was afraid she would be willful and insist on exploring the subject further. She wanted to, but having already been disarmed, she could only dream about it.

After receiving a reply, the man was about to shout when he heard a melodious voice coming from inside, as sweet as the warbling of a nightingale.

"But since we are honored guests, please come in."

Main Text: Chapter 124 Pure White Lotus Lin Wei'er

"But since we are honored guests, please come in."

As the sound began, melodious piano music followed. Under the bright moonlight, it entered the ears, making people feel relaxed and calm, and eliminating the restlessness in their hearts.

A small hand pushed open a door, and guided by the music, accurately opened the doors from several rooms. As the doors opened, a refined and elegant woman sat gracefully at the table, her fingertips dancing like butterflies on wings, moving nimbly to the strings.

"I didn't expect our guest today to be a young lady. May I ask what brings you here?"

Lin Xueyi was a little embarrassed to be seen through at a glance, but she quickly recovered. After all, she came here to have fun, broaden her horizons, and see how ancient brothels differed from what she knew. She wasn't here to cause trouble, so there was no need to feel embarrassed. Fortunately, she sat down in front of the woman.

"I just came here to take a look, nothing else."

"Like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally beautiful without adornment," this ancient poem reminded Lin Xueyi of the woman before her. She was neither strikingly beautiful nor excessively charming; her pure and elegant demeanor possessed an otherworldly quality that gave Lin Xueyi a feeling that she couldn't quite describe.

"Since you're just here for sightseeing, I'll play another piece for you, young lady."

"Great, great, perfect timing to listen to some music. The previous piece was truly amazing; it could calm the mind and soothe the nerves."

"You flatter me, young lady. It's just that you have such a feeling because you are very perceptive." As she spoke, the woman's fingers danced again, and the elegant music of the zither rang out once more.

Ye Qin'er, who was initially a little nervous, gradually calmed down after hearing the music. After calming down, she found a seat and sat down to listen to the beautiful music.