Flower Full Building
Since discussing Qing Mingzi's matter was a taboo subject within the Inner Sect, Zhuge Xiang naturally didn't press the matter further. After chatting with the enthusiastic disciples around him about some matters related to the Inner Sect, Zhuge Xiang went alone to the task wall to look at the various Inner Sect tasks that had been posted.
The Asura Sect controls a vast area of Yanling Commandery, spanning tens of thousands of miles and encompassing dozens of cities, resembling a Small Kingdom. Therefore, the Inner Sect naturally has many combat missions, including clearing out Monster Beast, eliminating mountain bandits and thieves, and suppressing the forces of other small and medium-sized Sect. The variety of combat missions is endless.
Looking at all these various tasks, Zhuge Xiang couldn't find a suitable one for himself. Xiao Yue on his shoulder, was still lying listlessly, which made Zhuge Xiang anxious, but he didn't know how to help it.
"Junior Brother Zhuge, we've discussed it, and since it's such a coincidence that you've joined the Battle Hall, how about I treat you to a welcome dinner at Flower Full Building tonight?" The Inner Sect Disciple had been very enthusiastic when he knocked on the door with Zhuge Xiang earlier suddenly came over and invited him. The disciples who were so enthusiastic towards him clearly wanted to befriend him. The strong are respected; if you are strong, you will earn the respect of others.
"Alright, then I'll trouble you to spend the money, senior brother. To be honest, I don't even know your name yet," Zhuge Xiang replied with a smile after a slight hesitation.
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. Since the other party had the intention to befriend him, and Zhuge Xiang wasn't the arrogant type, it's always good to have more friends.
"My name is Mo Buyan. I'm a bit older than you, so you can call me Senior Brother Mo." Hearing Zhuge Xiang agree, Senior Brother Mo Buyan was clearly pleased. As he spoke, Zhuge Xiang, Mo Buyan, and twenty or thirty other Inner Sect Disciple left the Quest Hall together.
When Zhuge Xiang set off from headquarters, it was already noon. The Asura Warship took three or four hours to reach Ink Martial City. By then, it was getting dark. Dozens of Inner Sect Disciple left, each leading a group of Sharp Claw Colt with Monster Beast bloodlines from the stables, and charged out.
The Sharp Claw Colt, a horse with the blood of Monster Beast, is not only fast, capable of traveling three thousand miles a day, but also has greater endurance. More importantly, it possesses considerable combat power, capable of killing even lions and tigers.
However, this horse is an omnivore. It not only eats grass, but also consumes at least twenty catties of meat every day. Therefore, it is destined that the Sharp Claw Colt is not something that ordinary people can afford to raise. Asura Sect Inner Sect can all receive their own Sharp Claw Colt.
Dozens of Sharp Claw Colt galloped off together, like a black lightning bolt, cutting through the streets of Ink Martial City, causing the people on the streets to hurriedly dodge to the side.
In Yanling Commandery, the people of the Asura Sect were local tyrants, riding their horses freely in the streets without anyone daring to interfere. Sitting on his Sharp Claw Colt, Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly upon seeing this scene.
What Zhuge Xiang despised most was those who bullied the weak and abused their power. Having come from a Beggar background, and having witnessed firsthand how an old Beggar was mauled to death by a wealthy family's vicious dogs, Zhuge Xiang deeply understood the tragedy of the weak.
"Senior Brother Mo, let's slow down. We can't hurt innocent civilians on the street," Zhuge Xiang said as they drove.
Somewhat surprised, he turned to look at Zhuge Xiang. Within the Inner Sect, Zhuge Xiang was known for his Human Heart —daring to block the Hall Master's path and attack a disciple at Zhang Kuang Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm, resulting in a direct slap to the face. Yet here he was, riding his horse through the street, suggesting they slow down to avoid harming innocent civilians? The difference was simply too great.
However, although surprised, since Zhuge Xiang made the suggestion, Mo Wuyan naturally had to give him face. He nodded, gently squeezed the horse's belly, and pulled the reins to slow down the speed of the Sharp Claw Colt. The other Inner Sect Disciple did the same.
Pulled back to a slower pace, the dozens of Sharp Claw Colt snorted in dissatisfaction, clearly unhappy that their speed had been restricted when they were running at full speed.
"I never expected Junior Brother Zhuge to have such a kind and compassionate heart. It's truly rare to see such a person in our Asura Sect," Mo Buyan said with a smile, slowing down to keep pace with Zhuge Xiang.
"It's not that I'm kind-hearted; it's just that I was born Beggar and suffered all kinds of humiliation and hardship from childhood to adulthood. Seeing these people in such a panicked state, I felt moved," Zhuge Xiang replied, shaking his head.
"Junior Brother Zhuge was actually Beggar?" Mo Buyan exclaimed in surprise. He quickly realized his reaction was a bit too strong and explained, "A hero's origins are irrelevant. It's just that when Inner Sect, I saw Junior Brother Zhuge use the Ghostly Flash Steps Footwork. He must have been protected by the Yin Spirit Jade. I thought Junior Brother Zhuge came from an extraordinary background and had his elders provide him with the resources he needed for cultivation. But I never imagined that Junior Brother Zhuge, everything you have is something you've earned through your own hard work and starting from scratch."
The admiration in his words seemed genuine, and the other Inner Sect Disciple beside him nodded in agreement. Having a good family background and being able to access suitable resources during cultivation was certainly enviable, but Zhuge Xiang's achievements, built from scratch and through his own hard work, were even more admirable.
As they spoke, the group had already crossed several streets and arrived in front of a magnificent Restaurant. Good heavens, the Restaurant was brightly lit and decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. Huge Fluorescent Jade emitted a soft glow, and the place was bustling with noise, with bursts of girls' giggles coming from all around. Even the servants at the door had their eyes darting around, clearly shrewd and quick-witted.
Upon seeing Zhuge Xiang and his entourage arrive, the servants at the gate hurriedly came forward with their twenty-odd Sharp Claw Colt, helping them to rein in their horses. Zhuge Xiang bowed and scraped, saying, "Gentlemen, please come in. Your presence today is an honor to our humble Flower Full Building."
"Take good care of our horses," Mo Buyan said, casually tossing out a silver ingot.
He then turned to Zhuge Xiang and said, "This Flower Full Building is renowned throughout our Ink Martial City and even the entire Yanling Commandery. The girls here are proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and their temperament is no less than that of ladies from noble families. More importantly, the girls here will not compromise their principles for money. If you want to stay overnight, you must have your own skills to win the girl's heart."
In the end, Mo Buyan revealed a smile that any man would understand. The Inner Sect Disciple around him also looked eager to try their luck. Girls that can be bought with money are not something anyone would covet, but the girls of Flower Full Building cannot be bought with money alone, which makes them even more tempting to conquer.
Looking at the brightly lit and decorated Flower Full Building, Brothel renowned throughout Yanling Commandery, it was clearly a place where one could spend lavishly. Standing at the entrance, Zhuge Xiang sighed inwardly. In his youth, he had to fight with a vicious dog in the street for half a steamed bun, and now he could frequent this luxurious Brothel. This was the benefit of cultivation. However, this alone was not enough. He had to become stronger, much stronger.
A group of dozens of people moved Flower Full Building. A woman with light makeup approached, appearing to be in her early thirties. She exuded a captivating mature charm, holding a white feather fan in her hand. Her thin gauze skirt seemed about to burst open from her voluptuous figure. With a gentle smile on her face, she warmly greeted them, "So you are all gentlemen from the Asura Sect. Please come in."
"Alright, Lady Liu, quickly arrange a private room for us, and call Qin Qing to play a few tunes for us. Today, a Genius Disciple has joined our Battle Hall, and we're having a welcome dinner for him. Please don't let us down," Mo Buyan said with a familiar smile, clearly a regular at Flower Full Building.
"Alright, alright, it just so happens that Miss Qin Qing has some time now, so she'll play a few tunes for you. You're Luck," Lady Liu chuckled, her voluptuous body trembling, causing a surge of waves that made many people around her swallow hard. She then turned around and led a group of dozens of Inner Sect Disciples to the second floor, where she opened a private room for them.
Soon, servants and Maid brought out fruits, wine, and dishes, a lavish spread that Mo Buyan had clearly spent a considerable sum on.
"Since today is a welcoming banquet, we can't be stingy. Don't bring up this thirty-year-old Daughter's Red's Red wine. Go and bring over a few jars of 'Daughter's Red Flower Before Moon instead," Mo Buyan said without waiting for the servants to put the wine down as they brought in.
"Yes, Master Mo," the servant Mo Buyan, and happily went to exchange the wine. The more expensive the wine, the greater the profit.
"Haha, Old Mo has really gone all out today. Under the Flower Before Moon, it's said that a cup of wine is worth a cup of gold. If I remember correctly, only you drank a whole jar of it when you broke through to the First Layer of Innate Realm?" An Inner Sect Disciple who was obviously quite familiar with Mo Buyan laughed.
Under the Flower Before Moon, upon hearing Mo Buyan's words, the other Inner Sect Disciple's eyes lit up with anticipation.
Soon, five white jade wine jars were brought up. The seals were gently broken, and a rich, intoxicating floral fragrance wafted out, filling the entire private room with aroma, as if one were sitting in an endless flower garden. This fragrance contained the essence of various flowers, Human Heart and Human Heart.
Picking up the wine jar, he first filled a cup for Zhuge Xiang, and then filled a cup for each of the disciples present. Mo Buyan raised his cup and said, "Junior Brother Zhuge is the main character today, so we'll toast you first. This Flower Before Moon isn't something we can do often. There are only five jars, so that's only five or six cups for each of us. Junior Brother Zhuge, please don't think I'm being stingy."
"Haha, thank you for your hospitality, Senior Brother Mo. If there's a chance in the future, I'll definitely invite you here for a good drink," Zhuge Xiang replied heartily, raising his wine glass and downing it in one gulp. He could naturally tell that these Flower Before Moon were quite valuable; a glass of wine for a glass of gold was enough to demonstrate their worth.
Thump thump thump...
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door of the private room. Mo Buyan laughed and hurriedly got up to open the door, saying, "Haha, it seems Miss Qin Qing has arrived. Miss Qin Qing's zither skills are quite famous throughout Yanling Commandery."
Upon opening the door, Mo Buyan's smile vanished. Standing at the door was Lady Liu, the owner of Flower Full Building. Lady Liu looked troubled and said, "Master Mo, I'm truly sorry. On the way here with Miss Qin Qing, we encountered several True Disciples of the Qingxu Sword Sect, and they took Qin Qing away." (To be continued...)