Flower Street, Just Arrived and Caught a Brawl?

After bidding farewell to Tang Lingyu.

Gu Cheng changed out of his cloud-patterned ink shirt and stepped out of the Demon Suppression Bureau's gates, heading straight for the Flower Street in the south of Tianshui City.

Passing through several bustling streets, the air gradually filled with a captivating scent of perfume, and the buildings along the road became more exquisite and luxurious.

This was Tianshui City's most renowned pleasure district, where all the entertainment venues were gathered.

The warm afternoon sun cast an ambiguous glow on this long street. Although it was still early, the Flower Street was already teeming with people, lively and bustling.

Shops lined both sides, with girls dressed in vibrant attire leaning by their doors, smiling and calling out in sweet voices, creating a lively scene.

The sounds of vendors hawking, shouts, string and wind instruments, and playful banter merged into a cacophony, as if all the joys of the world were gathered here.

Even though Tianshui Prefecture had been experiencing unrest recently, this Flower Street remained a place of song and dance, like a paradise untouched by any tension.

Gu Cheng strolled along, taking in the sights, and finally stopped in front of a resplendent wine tower.

The gilded plaque shone brilliantly in the sunlight, bearing the grand characters "Spring Breeze Tower" written in a flamboyant calligraphy, exuding an extraordinary presence.

He casually entered, and saw that the interior was adorned with carved beams and painted pillars, exuding extreme luxury.

The patrons coming and going were all dressed in fine clothes, with refined conversation, exuding an air of wealth in their every gesture.

This place lacked the chaotic atmosphere and vulgar scent of lower-class establishments; instead, it resembled a high-end club, showcasing luxury and taste everywhere.

Although Gu Cheng was a newcomer, he had the intelligence provided by Elder Huang's remnant soul, as well as the rich "knowledge" left behind by that old lecherous senior.

He was, in essence, intimately familiar with the pleasure quarters of Tianshui City.

As far as he knew, these establishments were also divided into different tiers.

The more upscale the venue, the more it catered to refined tastes, and the girls inside were mostly entertainers who did not sell their bodies, making them naturally more expensive.

And the Spring Breeze Tower, where he was now, was the pinnacle of this Flower Street.

Gu Cheng, dressed in casual attire, entered discreetly, but his outstanding demeanor and appearance still attracted the attention of the surrounding guests and girls, like stars in the night sky.

Some bold girls even approached him proactively, hoping to win the favor of this handsome young master.

Gu Cheng frowned slightly and subtly circulated the "Hidden Origin Art."

An invisible wave of divine sense emanated from within him, like a thin veil, obscuring his presence.

The previously eager gazes gradually lost focus, and the restless thoughts also dissipated.

Gu Cheng nodded with satisfaction and walked further inside.

On the first floor of the Spring Breeze Tower, an exquisite stage was set up. Musicians were playing and singing on stage, drawing the attention of guests from both upstairs and downstairs, who were immersed in the melodious tunes.

The musician performing on stage at this moment was not the Spring Breeze Tower's top courtesan, Lady Tianyin, but another young and beautiful entertainer.

She appeared to be no more than sixteen years old, dressed in a simple and elegant white gown that accentuated her pure and captivating face, like an orchid in a secluded valley, evoking a sense of pity.

Her slender hands danced gracefully on the strings, producing melodious music and clear singing that left the surrounding guests entranced, as if their souls were being drawn away by the melody.

Gu Cheng stood to the side, listening for a moment.

With his master-level attainment in the art of the zither, he could naturally tell that although the entertainer's performance was skillful, it was merely competent and lacked any truly astonishing elements.

Clearly, these old lechers were not appreciating the music but were instead captivated by the beauty of the lady.

Gu Cheng shook his head and no longer paid attention to the performance on stage.

With a slight movement of his mind, his divine sense was quietly released like a tide, instantly forming an invisible net that enveloped the entire Spring Breeze Tower.

All sounds, scents, and sights within the tower transformed into streams of information, flowing into his mind.

Whether it was the guests seeking pleasure or the charming and alluring courtesans, even their breathing and heartbeats, none escaped his perception.

Suddenly, Gu Cheng's brow furrowed slightly.

Beneath the decadent luxury of the Spring Breeze Tower, he keenly detected four presences that were out of place with their surroundings.

They were lurking in the shadows, their auras concealed, as if they had merged with the darkness. Only their sharp gazes, like those of falcons, swept over everything within the tower, clearly indicating they were skilled security personnel with considerable cultivation.

"Innate Realm..."

Gu Cheng mused inwardly, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

A pleasure establishment actually employed so many experts!

He had to consider that even some remote counties didn't have this many Innate Grandmasters.

What surprised him even more was that a private room at the highest level of the Spring Breeze Tower was shielded from his divine sense using some secret technique.

If nothing unexpected happened, that would be Lady Tianyin's boudoir.

Gu Cheng's gaze shifted. The last time someone could block his divine sense was at the Lord's Mansion in Iron Cloud City.

And at that time, a secret Blood Sacrifice ritual of the Rebirth Sect was being held there...

"Interesting..."

Gu Cheng's curiosity grew. What kind of unspeakable secret did Lady Tianyin possess?

Just as he was retracting his divine sense, intending to use his "Qi Gazing" divine ability to investigate further.

Swish—

A delicate teacup, propelled by a strong gust of wind, was hurled from behind the carved railings on the second floor.

It traced an elegant arc through the air, landing precisely on the head of the musician playing the zither in the center of the stage.

"Ah—!"

The woman's scream echoed throughout Spring Breeze Tower. Warm blood gushed from her forehead, instantly dyeing her plain white dress crimson.

The melodious zither music abruptly ceased, leaving only the vibrating, humming strings.

"!!!"

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone. After a moment of silence, deafening roars and screams erupted.

"Miss Ya'er!"

"Which damned soul dares to cause trouble in Spring Breeze Tower?!"

Seeing their beloved beauty injured, the guests slammed their tables and rose, glaring furiously at the second floor, wishing they could tear the culprit to pieces.

A silver-haired youth was leaning against the railing of a private room on the second floor. Clad in fine robes and adorned with jade at his waist, he was clearly a person of wealth and status.

Facing the crowd's fury, he neither dodged nor flinched. A playful smile even played on his lips, as if he didn't take the anger of these commoners seriously at all.

Behind the youth stood a man in black, his eyes slightly closed. Even without speaking, he exuded an imposing aura.

"Oh? Someone from Famous Sword Villa?"

Gu Cheng observed everything from his corner, his expression calm.

Seeing the distinctive silver-white long hair, he had already recognized the other party's identity.

Most guests at Spring Breeze Tower were people of means, and there were many, like Gu Cheng, who could recognize status.

Once the crowd identified the silver-haired young master, their anger dissipated significantly, replaced by deep apprehension.

After all, Famous Sword Villa was one of the foremost powers in Tianshui Prefecture, not someone ordinary folk could easily offend.

For a moment, Spring Breeze Tower fell into an eerie silence