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"We've got a few new young women at our store!"

Although Kiryu is an elderly man with gray hair, this does not diminish his enthusiasm for the sequel.

Of course, no matter what they said, the master and disciple remained unmoved, treating it all as mere whispers in the wind.

They strode forward without stopping for a moment, heading straight for the brothel where Shikisaki Kiyori was located.

To avoid being recognized, Qingdeng wore a low-brimmed straw hat that covered most of his face, and at the same time, he tried to remain silent and avoid communicating with others.

Suddenly, Qingdeng slightly raised the low-brimmed straw hat on his head and looked to the left and right along the brim.

To make it easier for guests to choose and specify, each brothel has a window-like space on the street-facing side of the ground floor, which is enclosed by a grid-like fence resembling a prison cell.

The prostitutes would sit in these "shop windows," and passing customers could freely choose their favorite girls through the railings.

It's just past lunchtime, which is the busiest time of day for Yoshiwara businesses.

However, due to the significant decrease in customer traffic, many female escorts are still sitting in the "window" without being specifically requested.

Whenever the master and apprentice passed by the various "shop windows," the prostitutes inside would each display their unique skills.

Or change your sitting posture, stand tall and straight, and try to show off your most attractive features.

Or perhaps they were staring longingly at the master and disciple, yearning for their mercy.

Looking at these prostitutes who were practically imprisoned, Qing Deng lowered his eyelids, pursed his lips, and wondered what he was thinking.

Boss Kiryu noticed Aoto's unusual behavior and casually asked:

"Tachibana-kun, you don't seem to like Yuuko?"

Qingdeng twitched the corner of his mouth and said in a mocking tone that was hard to tell if he was being genuine or not:

"Mr. Kiryu, to be honest, if I were to gain control of the world one day, I would definitely launch sweeping reforms so that everyone in this world could live a life of dignity."

Upon hearing this, the Kiryu boss was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

After a moment, he changed to a quiet, somber tone:

"...Thinking about it carefully, although we have a deep friendship, I have never asked you for your opinion on the 'world'."

"Lord Ju, if one day in the future you become the ruler of the world, what kind of world do you plan to create?"

“You are a descendant of the Genji clan, and you are fully capable of establishing a new shogunate.”

"Or will you follow in the footsteps of Taira no Masakado, proclaim yourself the 'New Emperor,' destroy the Kyoto court, and establish a new dynasty?"

"In this brand-new nation that you have built from scratch, what kind of system do you plan to implement?"

"Is the goal to completely replicate the 'shogunate-vassal system' of the Edo period, with the shogunate and the various domains jointly governing the country?"

"Should we follow the example of Qin Shi Huang, using a powerful military to sweep away the feudal lords, abolish the enfeoffment system, implement the prefecture-county system, and promote centralized power?"

If outsiders were to hear these remarks from Mr. Kiryu, they would likely be speechless with astonishment.

To openly utter such treasonous words, which could cost him his head, on a busy street...

After listening quietly, Qing Deng smiled slightly.

"Mr. Kiryu, there are too many people here and it's noisy, so I can't say much."

"However... I can tell you a little bit."

"Since I started working, the thing I've seen most is 'inequality' and the 'oppression' that comes with it."

“I despise ‘oppression’ and ‘inequality’ from the bottom of my heart.”

"Therefore, the ideal world in my mind is a world without distinction of status, without 'oppression' and 'inequality', without plunder and war, where everyone can stand tall between heaven and earth in a world of great harmony."

"Okay, that's all I can say."

"If I continue, my ambitions will be completely exposed."

Qing Deng ended the conversation in a joking tone.

As if he had heard something extraordinary, Kiryu's pupils contracted slightly, and he looked at Aoto with surprise.

"...Tachibana-kun, you have quite the ambition."

He shrugged, looking regretful.

"What a pity... Creating such a world cannot be achieved by 'effort' and 'prestige' alone."

Qing Deng Wan Er:

"That's perfect. Fruit that's too easy to obtain isn't sweet."

The Kiryu boss chuckled to himself:

"...King Tachibana, if you ever intend to build such a prosperous era, don't hesitate to ask me for help. I will do everything I can to support you."

Upon hearing this, Qing Deng chuckled a few times:

"Yes, I will. But don't complain when the time comes."

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Chapter 885 Beating Up the Yakuza, Hero Saves the Man [5100]

Yoshihara, Kyo-machi 1-chome, a certain tourist house——

"Mr. Kiryu, is Shikisaki Kiyori here?"

"Yes, he's a regular at this brothel."

Qing Deng raised his gaze and roughly surveyed the brothel in front of him.

An ordinary floor space, ordinary decor... this is a very common type of Nakamise in Yoshiwara.

[Note: The brothels in Yoshiwara are divided into three levels: 'Omi-se', 'Naka-mi-se', and 'Komi-se'.]

Now that we've found Shikizaki Kiyo's hiding place, what's there to hesitate about?

If he had enough time, he planned to visit "Yoshiwara Rishin" Uryuu Hideki on the way after finding Shikisaki Kiyoshi.

Back then, when Qing Deng happened to pass through Yoshiwara while investigating the Phantom Lake, he met this respectable old woman by chance.

Aoto held great respect for this old woman who carried a wooden sword and bravely protected the poor courtesans of Yoshiwara.

Therefore, he has maintained contact with the other party over the past few years, exchanging letters from time to time to inquire about each other's well-being.

Qing received the other party's letter exactly two months ago.

For this reason, Qingdeng knew a little about the old woman's current situation.

She is still very healthy and has a good appetite every day, not at all like an old person.

The master and apprentice strode forward together, heading briskly towards the shop door.

Upon seeing that two customers had arrived, Jian Shifan, who was standing at the shop entrance, immediately perked up and his eyes lit up.

He hurried forward, a smile plastered on his face:

"Esteemed guests! You..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Kiryu boss said calmly:

"We're not looking for courtesans, we're looking for a swordsmith."

After saying that, he changed his pace, walked around Jian Shifan, leaving the other person standing there dumbfounded.

As soon as he lifted the curtain and stepped into the store, a strong smell of perfume hit him, making Qingdeng frown.

"Ouch! Sir! It's so itchy!"

"Okay! I won! It's your turn to take off your clothes!"

"Drink...! Drink some more...! Drink some more...!"

"Look at Binzi, he got drunk after only a few cans of alcohol, he's so weak!"

"This Binzi is so weak!"

……

These unique sounds, characteristic of the Youkuo, filled Qingdeng's ears.

"Tachibana-kun, come with me."

As he spoke, Mr. Kiryu headed straight for the staircase not far away.

They went up the stairs one after the other and arrived at the second floor.

The neat and clean corridors divide the entire second floor into separate areas, each containing several rooms.

The brothel was doing fairly well; more than 70% of the rooms were lit by candlelight, with shadows swaying in the breeze.

Boss Kiryu led Aoto through a maze of turns, finally stopping in front of a paper sliding door.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded to each other.

Bang! Kiryu grabbed the door and pushed it open.

In an instant, the scene inside the room was clearly presented to the two of them.

Well... the scene that met Qingdeng's eyes was simply an eyesore!

The room is small, about the size of ten tatami mats.

A beautifully dressed prostitute sat slumped by the window.

Her clothes were loose and baggy, as if they might slip off her shoulders at any moment, revealing glimpses of her skin and sparking endless imagination.

A young man lay on her lap—the most offensive part of the scene was this man.

He was almost naked, the only clothing he wore was a loincloth.

He lay face up on the woman's lap, his arms and legs bent, crying out and flailing his limbs like a baby.