Drunken Red Pavilion, Ye Jin

My lord, this is just a small gift, nothing worthy of your attention.

Signed, Dai Li of the Blood Moon Sect.

Song Chengan picked up the book.

It was a book about Divination Art.

"Does this mean this matter ends here?"

Song Chengan guessed the Shaman's intention.

She hoped it would end here.

If it didn't end here, there was nothing he could do.

Song Chengan couldn't possibly investigate the Blood Moon Sect.

The Blood Moon Sect.

One of the Six Demonic Sects.

A true behemoth.

If a small Demon Suppression Division in Lingqiu County dared to investigate the Blood Moon Sect, they wouldn't even know how they died.

"Let's head back first."

Song Chengan took the book and had Steward Zhu send a few people to guard the Shaman's place before returning.

"Brother Song!"

Song Chengan was walking on the street when he heard a shout and looked up.

He was a little surprised.

It was Yu Changfu.

He was accompanied by two other people.

They seemed to be his wife and daughter.

"What brings you here?"

Yu Changfu's face broke into a smile.

"Xiao Qin, quickly greet Uncle Song!"

Yu Changfu pulled the girl beside him and said.

The girl was seventeen or eighteen, at the age of budding beauty.

But she seemed to be in Lingqiu for the first time and looked timid.

"Qin's mother, this is Brother Song!"

"Uncle Song!"

"Brother Song!"

Yu Changfu cupped his fists. "Isn't it that Xiao Qin has recovered from her illness? I was thinking of bringing them to Lingqiu to get some cloth and make two good outfits for my wife and daughter!"

Song Chengan's face also broke into a happy smile.

"Did you buy what you needed?"

"I'm afraid it'll be dark soon today. Do you have a place to stay?"

"I have a few empty rooms at my place."

Song Chengan said.

He knew that Gushan Ridge was quite far from here.

He was worried they wouldn't have a place to stay tonight.

Staying in Lingqiu City was not cheap.

"No need, Brother Song!"

Yu Changfu cupped his fists.

"I have an old childhood friend who makes a living in Lingqiu City. We've already arranged to stay at his place."

"That's good. Have you eaten yet?"

"Let me treat you to a meal?"

Song Chengan said.

In this era where most of the year people didn't have enough to eat, treating someone to a meal was the highest form of courtesy.

"My family rarely cooks at home, and my cooking skills aren't very good."

"Let's go, we'll find a restaurant, and I'll treat you to a meal!"

"Brother Song, no need!"

Yu Changfu waved his hands quickly when he heard that.

He knew that Song Chengan was a figure like an immortal; how could he possibly trouble him?

"Brother Yu, what are you saying? Let's go, let's go!"

"Since we've met, we have to show some hospitality!"

Song Chengan, without another word, pulled Yu Changfu, preventing him from leaving.

"Sister-in-law, Xiao Qin, follow us!"

Song Chengan led them to a nearby restaurant and ordered the waiter to serve all the best dishes and fine wine.

They also ordered two jars of good wine.

"This Brother Song is truly a hospitable person."

Yu Changfu's wife held a hairpin in her hand, and his daughter held several boxes of rouge.

These were bought by this Brother Song who, without consulting them, took them to buy them.

He even wanted to take Yu Changfu to buy new clothes, but Yu Changfu desperately refused.

"Of course, Brother Song is an immortal!"

"Let's go, we'll go see your Uncle Rong Er."

The group chatted as they walked away.

"You seem to be in a good mood today."

"Did something happy happen?"

Wu Cong asked with a smile after hearing Song Chengan's report.

"When I returned to the city today, I ran into a friend and his wife and daughter."

"Hearing him say his daughter was recovering from her illness, and seeing how happy the family of three was, I felt happy too."

Wu Cong listened and said, "This is truly a great joy."

"Blood Moon Sect?"

"I didn't expect this Shaman to be from the Demonic Dao."

"That's what she wrote on the note she left, but I'm not sure if it's true."

"It's probably true."

"Not many people dare to impersonate someone from the Blood Moon Sect."

"Do we need to continue investigating this?"

Wu Cong pondered.

"We won't investigate the Blood Moon Sect any further. We'll just pretend we didn't know they were involved."

"But you need to go ask Ye Jin from the Drunken Red Pavilion."

"Make sure that no more demon flesh and blood appears."

"Aren't we going to arrest her directly?"

Song Chengan asked, confused.

According to the usual procedures of the yamen.

Wouldn't they just rush over with a group of people, arrest her, and interrogate her?

If she's guilty, she's punished.

If she's innocent, they extort some silver from her.

Wu Cong chuckled, "Miss Ye Jin is quite a notable figure in Lingqiu City."

"She's skilled in all the arts: zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Her poetry is even more exceptional."

"Most importantly, how many talented young men in this city are her guests?"

"I'm afraid that as soon as we arrest her, a crowd will gather at our doorstep demanding her release."

"That exaggerated?

"Not at all.

"Moreover, seeing that she could produce demon flesh and blood, she must have a powerful cultivation force behind her."

"Go and ask her later. Just get her to guarantee that no more demon flesh and blood will appear, and this matter will be concluded."

Song Chengan was speechless.

He had always heard people say that colluding with demons and being caught by the Demon Suppression Division would result in exile or even beheading.

But now, it seemed that for these influential figures with status and background, even creating a demon was just a minor issue.

It was something that could be pursued or not.

"The Son of Heaven breaks the law the same as a commoner"... it sounded like a joke.

"Your subordinate will go now."

"After you finish, go to the library and write up the case files."

"This mission, I'll give you Talisman Coins after your merit is assessed."

"Okay!"

Drunken Red Pavilion was the finest brothel in Lingqiu City, located on the bustling West Main Street.

It was a notorious money pit in Lingqiu City.

When Song Chengan arrived, the place was bustling with people coming and going.

"Esteemed young master, please come in. Do you have a lady in mind?"

As soon as Song Chengan approached, a young woman eagerly clung to him.

Song Chengan took out his Demon Suppression Division waist token and flashed it.

He lowered his voice: "I'm from the Demon Suppression Division, and I need to see Miss Ye Jin."

The young woman's expression immediately froze. She didn't dare to be presumptuous.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go call Madam Liu right away!"

"I am Madam Liu, the brothel's manager. Who knows if it's true or not, but I am Madam Liu."

Soon, a woman around forty years old came out.

Song Chengan understood that this person was the madam of Drunken Red Pavilion.

As for the owner.

Song Chengan didn't know.

But according to some unconfirmed rumors, the owner of Drunken Red Pavilion was someone who had influence in both the underworld and legitimate circles of Lingqiu City.

"May I know your esteemed surname?"

"Lord Song!" Madam Liu bowed respectfully.

"May I ask why Lord Song is looking for Miss Ye?"

Song Chengan smiled: "Madam Liu, there's no need to worry."

"I just have a few things to discuss with Miss Ye, it's nothing major."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have sent someone to fetch you quietly."

"Does Miss Ye have time?"

"Yes, yes."

"Miss Ye is not in a good mood today and hasn't seen any guests."

"I'll go inform her for you right away!"

Hearing Song Chengan say it wasn't a big deal, Madam Liu also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Congratulations, Lord Song, on cultivating true Spiritual Power and becoming a Demon Suppression Envoy."

Song Chengan looked up.

Ye Jin wore a veil and held a pipa.

Her voice was soft and delicate.

Her appearance was unknown, but with this presentation, she already evoked a sense of pity.

"Oh?"

"Miss Ye knows me?"

"Who doesn't know Lord Song!"

"At thirty, you turned back from your misguided path, abandoned scholarly pursuits for cultivation, and in just a few months, reached the Dao Seed Mid-stage."

"Furthermore, you mastered a Staff Technique in just over a month!"

"Such comprehension!"

"Such a state of mind!"

"Lord Song is truly a distinguished individual."

Heh.

As soon as Song Chengan heard these words, he knew he had encountered a tough opponent.

In such a short time, she had thoroughly investigated his background.

This Miss Ye's background was likely quite astonishing.

"Miss Ye, do you know about the incident of mortals turning into demons at the refugee quarter by the city's pier today?"

Ye Jin nodded: "I've heard a little."

"Lord Wu said."

"He hopes Lingqiu City can remain as peaceful as it was before."

"Miss Ye can produce the flesh and blood of East Sea Merfolk, so her background must be extraordinary."

Perhaps she's a disciple from a major sect who has experienced the mortal world.

"The Demon Suppression Division of Lingqiu County is unwilling to provoke such an opponent; it's too troublesome."

Song Chengan looked at Ye Jin as he said this: "I presume Miss Ye also doesn't want to end up in a mutual destruction situation with the Demon Suppression Division, right?"

"After all, behind the Lingqiu Demon Suppression Division is the Liangzhou Demon Suppression General Division, and behind the Liangzhou Demon Suppression General Division is the Demon Suppression Temple."

Ye Jin chuckled softly upon hearing this.

"Naturally."

"This humble one only wishes to quietly complete this cultivation in the mortal world, not to return to my sect in disgrace and be laughed at."

Song Chengan breathed a sigh of relief.

He understood.

"Since that's the case, then this matter is easily resolved."

"We will not investigate this matter further and will simply state that Qi Feng obtained the demon and monster flesh and blood from the shaman."

"And you need to guarantee us that such dangerous things will no longer appear in Lingqiu County."

"For example, any demon and monster flesh and blood, or pills that can turn people into monsters."

"Do you think you can achieve this?"

Ye Jin smiled and nodded.

"Lord Song has said as much, how could this humble one dare to be uncooperative."

"Please convey to Lord Wu that there will be no more demon and monster flesh and blood appearing in Lingqiu in the future."

"At least, no demon and monster flesh and blood will flow out from me."

"That's good!"

Song Chengan cupped his fists.

"Then I apologize for disturbing Miss Ye. I shall take my leave!"

"Farewell, Lord Song!"

"Lord Song."

When Song Chengan came out, Madam Liu was waiting outside the door.

Seeing Song Chengan emerge, she immediately observed his expression with some trepidation.

"A small matter, we've already discussed and clarified it."

Madam Liu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Lord Song, it's still early, perhaps you don't need to rush back."

"I'll call two girls to accompany Lord Song for a drink."

Song Chengan: "..."

"No need."

"I still have some matters to attend to."

"I'll be leaving now."

"That's fine, I'll see Lord Song out!"

Madam Liu said, stepping forward and slipping a piece of silver into Song Chengan's hand.

"Thank you for your trouble in coming here. It's a small token, please have a drink on me."

"You… you…"

"Don't do this next time."

Song Chengan weighed it; it was probably twenty taels.

He subtly tucked the silver into his sleeve.

The money earned by brothels is hard-earned.

If it's offered, why not take it.