Chapter 117 Dust Land
Outside the inn.
"Hey, why are you so absent-minded? Where have you been?" Tang Qianxing asked Xia Yu'an.
Phew - luckily the person is back, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"Ah, I... I'm fine. Let's go." Xia Yu'an came back to his senses.
He was actually still thinking about the young man in white, but they had other important business to attend to!
"Okay, the treasure fair is about to begin, and we don't have much time left!" Tang Qianxing sighed.
So the two of them rode at full speed towards Linglong Villa.
The two of them traveled for about seven days and arrived at another town. They had covered about 70% of the distance, and there were still three days left to reach Linglong Villa.
It was getting dark, so the two of them prepared to rest in a nearby inn.
"Hong...Xiao...Guan..." Xia Yu'an looked at the name of the inn and read out.
They felt something was wrong, but they didn't know what it was. Before they could react, they were pulled in by several girls from the "inn".
"Ah, this..."
The interior of the guest inn was magnificently decorated, with red mist all around. Even the pillars were red, and there were red curtains on all sides. There seemed to be a special kind of incense burning in the room.
The scent is a bit like sandalwood but different. It is diffuse and makes people feel floating.
There were many girls around, these beauties were dressed boldly, revealingly and freshly. There were some guests sitting at tables drinking on the first floor, and they were touching the girls with obscene smiles on their faces.
The second floor was different. It seemed to be decorated in a more upscale style and there were not so many people. Occasionally, a few beauties passed by the railings. The clothes they wore were obviously made of better fabrics than those on the first floor, and their faces were also more beautiful.
Although Xia Yu'an was slow to react, he finally understood where this place was.
"Qianxing, should we go..."
Tang Qianxing was unwilling: "Since we are here, let's experience it for ourselves."
"You have to experience it yourself." Xia Yu'an retorted.
"Ah, I'm not talking about the experience, I'm talking about seeing the world!" Tang Qianxing explained quickly.
Xia Yu'an thought again, yes, he is the little prince of the demon world and an adult man, what's wrong with visiting brothels?
Anyway, I just look and don’t buy.
However, as agreed, let’s just take a look and go!
Seeing that Xia Yu'an agreed, Tang Qianxing pulled Xia Yu'an upstairs.
"Ah hey!" Xia Yu'an was dragged upstairs by Tang Qianxing unwillingly. She was thinking so in her heart just now, but when she really started walking, she was frightened. However, Tang Qianxing was very enthusiastic, and Xia Yu'an was pulled upstairs.
It turned out there was another world upstairs. A closer look revealed that this brothel was built on the lakeside. Although the entire staircase was on the shore, there were many pleasure boats in the back. The pleasure boats were very large, and there were even stages for pleasure on them. Xia Yu'an blushed when he saw the scene on the stage.
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In the room.
The madam's hand, adorned with a large red gem, opened an embroidered box.
There was actually a pile of medicine residue in the box.
She lowered her head, sniffed it closely, and took a deep breath: "Ah, I don't know which master made this, even though it's just pill residue, it can actually cure my palpitations."
She had a congenital heart problem, an old illness that could not be cured. When she had an attack, she was in great pain and could only torture the prostitutes under her.
After eating the dregs of the medicine, I actually felt better and better.
The person on the other side must be a master of alchemy! An immortal who has never appeared in the world!
"Boss." A guard came over and reported, "Two distinguished guests came downstairs. They are the little prince of the demon world and the little prince of the underworld."
"Oh, it's them." The madam put down what she was holding. These two young masters were undoubtedly distinguished guests, but based on their age and temperament, they would not spend money here. The madam had to welcome them, but she didn't take it too seriously.
In the brothel, Xia Yu'an was being dragged around by Tang Qianxing.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes turned to the top floor.
On the third floor, amid the dancing veils, a figure was tied to a golden stool.
It was such a charming place, with lascivious music playing everywhere, but the gorgeous figure between the white gauze tents was so familiar.
This time, the beauty was not wearing a veil, and her beautiful silver hair was scattered in front and behind her, like the moon goddess from heaven descending to the mortal world.
Among a group of beautiful women, the people at the top are so pure and beautiful, and so cold and detached.
It seems that there is not a speck of dust on it.
But there was a red rope tied around his ankles, and the red rope was tied to the side of the three layers, showing a kind of forbidden beauty.
Xia Yu'an seemed to smell the fragrance of magnolia.
"That's our top card," someone said.
"She has already won the title of Oiran even before she receives any customers."
As soon as the aloof young man appeared, everyone present turned their heads to look at him, and everyone's eyes involuntarily fell on him.
"If I could gain the favor of such a person, it would be worth dying right now."
"Yeah, I wonder how much it costs per night?"
"If I can spend a night with you, I'd be willing to give everything I have!!"
"Boss, boss, how much is this beauty?!"
"He won't sell it!!" Xia Yu'an couldn't help but blurt out.
"Who are you?" someone asked.
"I..." Xia Yu'an blushed, but somehow, she just wanted to speak up for this young man in white!
Man, can such a cool and elegant gentleman also be the top star?
Xia Yuan felt that this was a humiliation to him!
"I am the Prince of Nanling. Can you please inform the boss that I would like to meet my superior, Master Lan?"
Compared to some ignorant guests, a young man in yellow appeared at this time. He held a folding fan in his hand and bowed politely to the servant who reported the matter. He looked like a royal relative, but he was so polite, and it was obvious that he was bowing to that young man.
So, his name is Si Lan?
Si Lan, Si Lan... Why do I think this name sounds so nice...
It fits so well, it seems like this is what he should be called.
At this time, a handsome man appeared beside him. He was wearing a white immortal cultivation uniform and looked like a disciple of a certain sect. Others called him "Senior Brother".
"I am Shen Jianchen from the Wangxian Sect. I have come to ask for a talk with Master Si Lan."
Master Si Lan sat at the top. Although his ankles were tied with red ropes and his body was restrained, he still calmly stroked the strings of the zither. His eyes were downcast, and after the servant reported, he lowered his voice and said, "No."
At this time, someone came in front of Xia Yu'an and Tang Qianxing.
"Oh, who did I think they were? It turns out to be the two young masters from the devil and the underworld. Sorry for not welcoming us in person." The madam heard the voice first, and then the people came in gracefully from the corridor on the side, twisting their bodies.
The madam came up to the two of them with a handkerchief waving. As soon as Xia Yu'an saw the madam, he understood that this was probably not a simple brothel, but a prostitution house for cultivators from the six realms.
The madam has some spiritual power, and the guests here are not all mortals. There are not only princes, but also immortal cultivators and the senior brother of a certain sect!
The madam originally just wanted to exchange a few pleasantries and let the two little princes walk around freely. She couldn't afford to offend such little ancestors, but there was no need to waste too much time on them since she wouldn't make any money there.
Smelling the familiar scent of medicine from Xia Yu'an, the madam was shocked at first. Her eyes widened and she immediately became respectful.
Could it be that... this little prince actually recognized that master? !
It seems that this little prince is not an ordinary person! He can even let such an alchemy master give him elixirs!
The fragrance was so strong that it could not be compared with the medicine residue in her hand.
The madam couldn't help but look at him differently.
Seeing the madam's attitude, Prince Wang and Shen Jianchen couldn't help but look sideways.
"I want to redeem him." Xia Yu'an went straight to the point.
"This..." The madam was choked and looked embarrassed.
Si Lan's wedding dress has not been auctioned yet and she hasn't made enough money yet. The madam is a little hesitant, but she doesn't want to offend Xia Yu'an.
"You don't know that each industry has its own rules. This redemption will have to wait until after the banquet... Besides... do you have enough capital?"
"Capital? How much money?" Xia Yu'an touched his "pocket", which was his own space bag. This time, he brought mostly things for the Treasure Club. He was short of money and didn't bring much.
The madam spread her fingers: "One million."
"One million taels of silver?"
"No, one million taels of gold." The madam corrected him, "Or spiritual stones."
Just kidding, this courtesan of hers was going to be trained as a cauldron, and she was already giving Xia Yu'an a lot of face by saying this number!
One million, so many spirit stones, he really didn’t bring enough.
Xia Yuan hesitated for a moment.
"It's okay to pay a deposit first." The madam didn't want to offend Xia Yu'an.
It would be great if Xia Yuan could help her get acquainted with that alchemist in the future.
"Deposit? Is this enough?"
Xia Yu'an searched his body and took out the only one thousand spirit stones he had and his Demonic Prince badge.
This waist badge is made of black jade, and there is only one of its kind, which highlights his noble status in the demon world.
"This..." The madam returned the spirit stone to him and only took away the waist badge: "The waist badge is fine, but..."
Xia Yu'an really didn't have anything else on him, so he pulled Tang Qianxing and gave his badge to the madam. Tang Qianxing:? ? ! !
A waist badge alone is not enough without anything else. When Xia Yu checked the space bag during security check, a few pills fell out: "Then this..."
"That's enough!" The madam snatched the pill away, her face beaming with joy. She forgot all about losing money, as this pill was worth a fortune!
It was like finding a pillow just when she was sleepy. It was like finding a treasure! It solved her urgent problem!
"I wonder if there is any more?"
Xia Yu'an could see that the boss really wanted it, but a few pills were definitely not enough to save Si Lan.
He was also angry at his boss for locking Si Lan here and training him into this state. He didn't want to make things easy for his boss, so he offered a price ten thousand times higher than that of the raw materials.
"Yes, one is 12,000 taels of gold."
"Ah?" Tang Qianxing widened his eyes in surprise. If you don't want to sell it, just say you don't want to sell it. Who would be willing to be taken advantage of at this price?
He knew that Xia Yu'an used very common medicinal materials to refine this pill...
The cost is only one tael! No! You can just pick it up at the back of the Demon Palace, not counting the labor and the cost! This is really a profitable business!
The madam felt a little pain in her heart, but she gritted her teeth and agreed after thinking about the benefits of the pill! "Then let me know when you have the product!"
Being able to get the medicine from the master, if you think about it carefully, she is the winner!
Ah? Agreed? Tang Qianxing was shocked at Xia Yu'an's speed of making money.
My dear, don't forget to come back with enough silver or spirit stones in half a month.
After paying the deposit, even the Jade Token from the Demon Realm on his body was put away. Xia Yuan had nothing on his body, but he suddenly felt relieved.
Great, Master Si Lan has been chosen...
For some reason, he didn't want to see the other party receiving customers, didn't want to see the other party showing a reluctant expression, and didn't want the other party to fall into the dust.
A maid came over and handed Xia Yu'an an object in a red brocade box.
It was an anklet woven from red rope, very delicate and decorated with pink jade beads.
"Once you wear this red anklet on your ankle, he has been reserved by you," the maid said respectfully.
Xia Yu'an silently picked up the red chain, thinking that the red rope on the other person's ankle would be replaced by this chain. Is this her own mark?
"This courtesan has a hot temper, so be careful not to hurt her." The madam reminded worriedly.
Really? He has a hot temper. So he doesn't like being an oiran.
He should have some martial arts skills, and his skills are not weak, but why... did he come back here?
Is there any unavoidable reason?
Xia Yu'an came to Si Lan's room with the red rope.
In the room, Master Si Lan sat on a red couch, wearing light red revealing clothes, but even so, he still looked three parts cool and seven parts dignified.
She is truly a beauty who is untainted by the world.
Even in this situation, his pride remains unbroken.
The maid said softly, "Master Si Lan, this young man wants to redeem you. He has already paid a deposit and the boss has agreed. From now on, the young prince will be your master."
Xia Yu'an came to Si Lan and explained hesitantly: "You are reserved by me, don't get me wrong... I... I bought you just to give you freedom..."
"This red chain... must be worn by you... I, I don't mean to offend you..."
Xia Yu'an half-knelt in front of Si Lan, holding the red rope in both hands, and then lifted one of Si Lan's ankles.
The arch of the foot is warm and as white as jade, just like its owner.
Xia Yu'an put it on him personally.
Si Lan actually lowered his eyes and obediently let Xia Yuan wear it.
Xia Yu'an originally thought that the other party would be angry and would struggle, but unexpectedly... he was so cooperative. Xia Yu'an felt so happy. Does the other party like him too?
At least not excluded!
My heart was pounding uncontrollably.
Suddenly, Si Lan held Xia Yu'an's hand tightly.
"You'll come back to me, won't you?"
"Of course." Xia Yu'an's throat felt a little dry.
He didn't know why, but when the other party looked at him like that, he fell in love with him in an instant.
"I will definitely come back."
Xia Yu'an's eyes sparkled, and he added solemnly, "It's a deal."
"I'll wait for you." Si Lan's voice was soft, but he made a promise.
"Um!"