1RomanceEB Chapter 61 The Millionaire in the Money-Making Den
Chapter 61 The Millionaire in the Money-Making Den
Jin Xiaohu livestreamed its search for its missing person via the team channel.
The Golden Pavilion was an extravagant and elaborate building. Though called a pavilion, it was actually a large mansion with courtyards and pavilions scattered throughout a secluded garden. The layout was like stars on a chessboard, with covered walkways, waterside pavilions, and cool pavilions everywhere, as well as artificial hills, ponds, and flowing water. Birds flitted about like dense clouds during the plum rain season, while pleasure-seeking guests were like carefree sparrows among the clouds, their laughter and music never ceasing.
Jin Xiaohu roams around aimlessly, always stumbling upon places where people meet. He mocks the behavior of these hairless monkeys and steals fish, shrimp, and crabs from the dining tables as he passes by.
Shu Yuliu seriously criticized these indecent behaviors in the team channel, and nervously said that the kitten should not look at these dirty things, or it would get a sty.
[Knocking on a gong]: I'm not some clueless kitten, I'm already married.
[Mingxiao Drum]: What?!
[The Hero Loves Noodles]: Hmm?
[Fuyouyue]: Huh?
[Knocking on a gong]: My children are already two months old, what's wrong with watching this? Besides, these scenes are quite gruesome to me.
[The Hero Loves Noodles]: Oh my god, why didn't you say so earlier!
[Mingxiao Drum]: When we first met, you called us brother, sister, and uncle. I thought you were very young. Turns out you're already a father! You're the old man!
[Knocking on a gong]: You filthy woman, what disrespectful things are you saying to a cat! I really am a recent adult! You're all older than me.
Lin Zhuo was somewhat taken aback by this sudden bombshell news, and suddenly understood why Jin Xiaohu hated being touched by others.
[Fuyouyue]: You only mentioned before that your whole family lived together, but you didn't say that you were married and had children.
[Knocks on a gong]: Yeah, a whole family, from my grandfather's father to my son and daughter, generations of cats live together. Isn't marriage normal? None of you are married? You must have dated before, right?
After those words were spoken, the team channel fell into an eerie silence.
[Knocks on a gong]: You guys are so pathetic (laughs and cries)
[Mingxiao Drum]: Shut up.
[The Hero Loves Noodles]: Stop talking.
Lin Zhu shook his head; he had nothing to say.
At this moment, the servants of Jinlou came and knocked on the door. They came to ask Master Leiyin Bloodhand Lin what services he needed.
Once you enter this den of iniquity, even if you do nothing but breathe the air, there's a minimum spending requirement. Furthermore, they'll go to great lengths to add extra spending items for customers; it's impossible not to squeeze some money out of them.
Following the cleaning and sweeping maids into the room was the second madam, the head madam of this area, who enthusiastically introduced the girls under her management to Lin Zhuo.
Lin Zhuo raised his hand, took out a gold leaf, and slapped it on the table, stopping the madam's incessant chatter.
The purchasing power of such a gold note is enough to invite the top courtesan for a night of private conversation. Although it cannot compare to the legendary million-pound note, it is still enough to make the madam of the brothel weak in the knees and her face fawning and respectful, like a filial son in a play meeting his parents.
For players of the online game, it's really just a small amount of money. Back then, Lin Zhuo spent three gold pages to invite Cao Youdao, a chivalrous figure from the Righteous Hall, and Cao Youdao dared to risk his life with him without hesitation.
"Don't bother coming here. Just go and prepare a tub of hot water for someone, and buy them a set of clothes."
He didn't want anyone to serve him, nor did he want to meet the prostitutes here.
Humanity has largely eradicated this ancient profession, but it is still common in the entertainment works of other planets, and many film and television scenes are even filmed on location, so Lin Zhuo is also familiar with the living conditions of this profession.
He didn't want to see a group of people from the lower class, who were coerced by violence, often suffered from illness, and were physically and mentally exhausted, dressed up in glamorous clothes and forced to put on the most tender and sweet fake smiles for strangers.
Admittedly, in the world of "Cangcheng", there exists a type of courtesan who possesses martial arts skills, enjoys a very privileged situation, and has even formed a martial arts sect, transforming herself into a noble and aloof person, stirring up trouble among various factions. There are quite a few such characters on the list of beauties.
When people in the streets and alleys talk about places of pleasure, they often have a strange sense of admiration for all actors and prostitutes, as if they were all unfortunate yet strong, pure and untainted by the mud, and celestial flowers forced to dwell in the filthy world.
But the truly glamorous ones are only the highly skilled free agents at the top of this line of work. Their stunning beauty has amazed generations, like the intense sunlight that overshadows the rotten flesh and maggots that are common in this line of work.
After Lin Zhuo finished bathing, he went around behind the screen and saw a black, close-fitting outfit hanging on the rack. The fine cotton fabric was embroidered with dragons and tigers in silver thread. The intricate patterns shimmered in the candlelight, exuding a fierce and noble aura. After he put it on, he looked like a young martial arts master.
The two madams praised him highly, showering him with compliments, and even strongly recommended that he attend the championship banquet that started at Shenshi (3-5 PM) today.
"With Young Master Lin's imposing presence and dignified appearance, he is sure to overpower all heroes and win the heart of the beauty."
"The registration fee isn't cheap, is it?" Lin Zhuo asked back.
"With your wealth, even a fraction of it would be more than enough!" The second madam smiled and gestured, indicating that the registration fee was three hundred taels of silver, roughly the value of nine gold pages. If one failed to win, it would all be for nothing.
Hong Yingniang was previously ranked tenth on the list of beauties. Although she was pushed down by Shu Yuliu, she was still one of the most beautiful women in the martial arts world. Therefore, this championship banquet attracted many martial arts experts.
Currently, the Golden Pavilion houses about ten young martial artists who are among the top fifty on the Hidden Dragon Ranking. If it weren't for the age limit of under thirty, perhaps even seasoned masters from the Heaven and Earth Rankings would come to join the fun.
It will be quite difficult for players to overcome all obstacles and win, as it involves a conspiracy in the plot. The champion of the championship banquet has already been chosen: Qinghong Daoist, the current true disciple of the White Egret Sword Sect.
If the game isn't broken beforehand, players will rush into the game in a panic, fighting and composing poems. Even if they manage to overcome all obstacles and reach the final step, they will ultimately miss out on meeting Hong Yingniang, causing the first stage of the chain quest to fail and automatically entering the second connecting quest.
Lin Zhuo's overall assessment of the victory banquet was also quite chaotic.
However, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to spar with other martial artists. He was less than 10% away from achieving the perfect level of the Clumsy Dragon's Fall to Earth cultivation; a few matches with skilled Qigong masters would suffice.
He tossed out a stack of gold sheets as a registration fee, dismissed the madam, and then said he wanted to wander around, going out alone to stroll in the gardens of the Golden Pavilion.
Meanwhile, Jin Xiaohu finally caught up with Hong Yingniang. The courtesan of Jinlou looked depressed and listless, unable to shake off her frustration. She wandered around her limited area without a fixed location, so it took quite a bit of effort to find her.
[Fuyou Yue]: Very good. Now I need you to lure her to a quiet, secluded corner so I can come over and begin negotiations.
[Knocks on a gong]: What do you think I should do?
[Fuyouyue]: Isn't that simple?
Missing her parents back home, Hong Yingniang frowned. Suddenly, she saw a golden tabby cat on the artificial hill not far away. It was making soft, affectionate noises and showing off its soft, shiny fur in the sunlight, making one's fingers itch with desire.
"Mimi." Hong Yingniang couldn't help but bend down and lean closer. "Come here, big sister~"
Jin Xiaohu slowly led her away, secretly chuckling to himself, "People are so easy to fool."