Late at night, at the third watch.
Bai Pu briefly disguised himself at the Four Rivers Gang, changed into a scholar's outfit, and arrived before a brightly lit building.
Lewd flirtation and laughter between men and women reached his ears.
Bai Pu felt somewhat helpless. After all that circling around, he had come back here again.
He composed himself and stepped into the brothel.
The madam's eyes lit up upon seeing Bai Pu, then quickly dimmed. She gestured for a pimp to receive him.
Scholars had the ability Judging Appearance and Discerning Colors; naturally, the madam also had an eye for judging whether a guest was wealthy.
This scholar before her had a waxy complexion and looked sickly—Bai Pu's disguise. His steps were light and weak, so his purse was surely empty!
Yet poor scholars like him were the favorites of many inexperienced courtesans. She had to be careful not to lose both a girl and money! The pimp gave a false smile. "Young master, you look unfamiliar. Is this your first time at Spring Breeze Pavilion? Do you have a favorite already?"
"Call out your top courtesan—the one called Ru Yan. Have her drink with me," Bai Pu said.
"Oh, Young Master has heard of Miss Ru Yan's reputation too? Unfortunately, she is serving Master Bao San of the Red Lotus Society. How about I find you someone else?"
"Bullshit!"
Bai Pu's face darkened. "What Master Bao San? What worthless bastard crawled out from between someone's legs and dared steal my woman? Call him out!"
A brothel valued harmony and prosperity. Hearing Bai Pu's loudly provocative words, the pimp and madam both turned pale and hurried over to dissuade him.
"Whose little brat dares bare his fangs at the Red Lotus Society?" Two burly men strode down from upstairs.