Twin Phoenix Tower

"Senior, we've been walking around for a while, how about we take a break? This Twin Phoenix Tower has the best view of Qinglan City."

Seeing that Hao Xiaomeng was already a bit tired from the walk, Li Mu smiled and made a suggestion to the two of them.

"This... junior... this Twin Phoenix Tower is still..."

Hao Meng looked at the opulent Twin Phoenix Tower before him, with countless officials, nobles, and young masters of noble families coming and going, and beautiful, charming singing girls fanning themselves with painted fans, their voices melodious and their scent intoxicating.

How could Hao Meng, who had only cultivated for over a decade, resist such a scene? Countless images flashed through his mind, and his body instinctively began to retreat.

"Wow, this is the Twin Phoenix Tower! Xiaomeng has never been here before. Brother Mu, can we go in and have some fun?"

On the contrary, Hao Xiaomeng was overjoyed by the breathtaking scenery. She grabbed Li Mu's arm and shook it, urging him to enter the tower quickly.

"Junior... junior, this still isn't very appropriate. After all, we're still young, and bringing Xiaomeng along... it's not very convenient..."

Li Mu and Hao Xiaomeng, one on each side, supported Hao Meng and were about to walk into the Twin Phoenix Tower. The dignified Core Formation Realm expert was so scared that he quickly begged for mercy.

"Senior, we're just going to the top floor for tea, to enjoy the view and listen to music. How could it be inconvenient for Xiaomeng? What are you thinking about?"

Seeing Hao Meng's face already red to the roots of his neck, Li Mu, having lived two lives, knew exactly what he was thinking. Unfortunately, Li Mu had no such intentions. He had only come this far today, and recalling the beautiful scenery from his memories, he decided to bring the Hao siblings along to enjoy it.

In the end, Hao Meng couldn't resist Li Mu and Hao Xiaomeng's pulling and dragging and walked into the entrance hall of the Twin Phoenix Tower. The luxury inside was no less than that of the exterior.

Inside the reception hall, the beams were made of cloud-top cypress wood, the lamps of crystal jade, the curtains of pearls, and the pillar bases of cast bronze. Beauties of all kinds, adorned in jewels and precious stones, smiled and chatted, making people linger.

"Oh my, Young Master Li, it's been so long since I've seen you. You've brought two friends today? This is the first time you've brought friends here to play. Don't worry, I'll call a few of our top courtesans, and I guarantee they'll take good care of your friends."

A charming voice, seductive to the bone, called out. The three of them turned to look. A woman in a magnificent palace dress walked over with delicate steps, swaying her hips. She fanned herself at her chest, her ample bosom causing Hao Meng to involuntarily swallow.

"Hmph, brother, you're not allowed to look."

Seeing her brother's awkwardness, Hao Xiaomeng pouted and leaned against Hao Meng, twisting his arm and snorting. Indeed, a girl's jealousy knows no age.

"Aunt Hua, please stop joking with me. I'm here to enjoy the scenery at the Star Picking Pavilion with my friends today."

Li Mu was clearly very familiar with the madam called Aunt Hua. After all, in his previous life, he had spent a lot of time in the Twin Phoenix Tower. From the madam down to the servants, they all recognized Li Mu. Li Mu had also arranged for Xiao Yu's parents to find work in the Twin Phoenix Tower. Therefore, Li Mu, who had inherited all the memories of his previous life, naturally knew his way around here.

The three of them followed Aunt Hua through the Twin Phoenix Tower, encountering countless influential figures in Qinglan City. Although the Twin Phoenix Tower had only been established for a few years, it had already become the exclusive entertainment venue for officials and nobles in the city. Whatever your needs, they could be met here. Of course, the most attractive to guests were the four top courtesans here.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter were the codenames of the Twin Phoenix Tower's four top courtesans. Few people knew their true identities, but no one could resist their allure. The four of them had distinct styles, but all were unforgettable. There were often gossip about young masters of noble families fighting over them.

Soon, Li Mu and the other two arrived at the top floor of the Twin Phoenix Tower. Pushing open a delicate rosewood door, a new world instantly unfolded before them. Thick rosewood pillars supported the entire pavilion. The tables, chairs, and tea sets were all made of agarwood and nanmu wood. The floor was paved with white jade, inlaid with gold beads, and was extremely luxurious.

What was most astonishing was that the entire dome of this pavilion was covered with colorless and transparent glazed glass. Standing inside the pavilion, it felt as if they were under the starry sky. Specks of starlight shone through the glazed ceiling, filling the entire pavilion, making them marvel at the wonders of nature.

"This is the best viewing spot in our Twin Phoenix Tower, the Star Picking Pavilion. Normally, there are no other people here, and we haven't opened it to the public. Only when Young Master Li comes will we open this place of star picking for him to enjoy the scenery and have tea."

Aunt Hua was not surprised by the shock of the Hao siblings. The Star Picking Pavilion was originally designed and built on a whim by the owner of the Twin Phoenix Tower as a viewing spot. Ten thousand acres of glazed glass combined with the light of the moon and stars was indeed a rare and exquisite scenery in the world.

"The world knows that the four top courtesans of the Twin Phoenix Tower are the most beautiful in the world, but they don't know that true beauty lies within this deserted aerial pavilion."

In his previous life, Li Mu often lingered here, but this was Li Mu's first time here. Although the beautiful scenery of the Star Picking Pavilion in his memory was vivid, it was still far inferior to being there in person.

"Please rest here for a moment, everyone. I'll arrange some tea and snacks. Oh, and Young Master Li, Miss Summer happens to have no guests today, so I'll call her over as well."

After Aunt Hua finished speaking, she quietly withdrew. Soon, a maidservant came with tea and various exquisite pastries. Li Mu and the Hao siblings enjoyed the tea and scenery, chatting happily.

With a soft sound of footsteps, the rosewood door was slowly pushed open again, and a young woman in red walked in, holding a pipa.

The young woman's delicate beauty exuded a heroic spirit, and she was radiant. She was truly as beautiful as plum blossoms blooming in snow, and her spirit was like autumn orchids covered in frost. She was about eighteen or nineteen years old, with rosy cheeks, her beauty reflecting in the clear pond, her eyes sparkling like moonlight on a cold river.

"Miss Summer, it's been a long time. You're still as radiant as ever. I'm having a small gathering with friends here today, and I apologize for troubling you to play the zither for us."

Li Mu recognized the beautiful girl who entered as one of the Twin Phoenix Tower's four top courtesans, codenamed Summer. In his memory, this Miss Summer had accompanied him every time he came to the Star Picking Pavilion to enjoy the scenery in his previous life. They would compose poems and play the zither, and their relationship was extremely close.

However, Li Mu now was not the same as in his previous life, so he hesitated for a moment before politely bowing to the young woman in red and thanking her for coming to play the zither to entertain them.

Hearing Li Mu's words, the young woman's body stiffened abruptly, but she quickly recovered and said it was nothing. She then sat on the cushion to the right of the three and began to play the zither. No one noticed that the originally fiery gaze in the girl's eyes when she entered the room had become somewhat desolate and sorrowful after Li Mu's carefully chosen polite words.

Her jade-like hands lightly plucked, and her slender fingers danced back and forth on the strings. The sound that flowed from her fingertips was like butterflies with wings spread, fluttering their agile wings, or like the quiet and distant depths of a secluded valley, refreshing the mind and spirit.

The starlight and moonlight illuminated the white walls, and the wind blew through the tree shadows, brushing against the jade balustrades. The Twin Phoenix girl played the zither, performing a piece of "Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Dress" for all to see.

After the song finished, she slowly stood up and bowed to the three of them. The girl holding the ancient zither was truly a peerless beauty, as delicate and charming as a flower.

"I've heard that the Twin Phoenix Tower's four top courtesans, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, are highly skilled in zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting, respectively. They usually perform their arts but do not sell their bodies, yet they still captivate many young masters of noble families. Miss Summer's performance today was truly lingering, leaving an endless aftertaste."

Hao Meng was also immersed in the beautiful music and sincerely praised the zither skills of the young woman in red.

"Brother, I think everything you've heard today is about the secrets of the Twin Phoenix Tower. Who told you?"

Hao Xiaomeng also found the young woman in red's zither music stunning, but she still looked at her brother suspiciously. Hao Meng coughed awkwardly, his entire face turning red.

Li Mu was amused by the reactions of the siblings beside him. He took a sip of tea from his cup and met a gaze. This gaze contained complex emotions, and at this moment, Li Mu felt a wave of resentment.

Just as Li Mu was about to say something, a harsh shout came from downstairs, making all three frown.