Moon Red Pavilion

The next day, as soon as they got up in the morning, Second Senior Brother Jiang Zhong announced that he would take Chen Qinglin and the other to see the unique scenery of the county town.

Martial Uncle Lin Hua's two disciples, Lin Yun and Zhou Bai, had already disappeared early in the morning.

Eldest Senior Brother Xie Jingjiang said he was going to visit a friend and told them to have fun.

Jiang Zhong took the two of them on a tour of the long streets and alleys, experiencing the scenery, local customs, and a hundred flavors of snacks.

As it was nearing the afternoon, he took the two to a very lively place with a lewd expression.

Here, the hawking sounds of various vendors were endless. On both sides of the street were snack shops, bookstores, tea houses, guessing game stalls, and people strolling around. It was a sea of people, bustling with activity.

Pushing through the crowd, they arrived in front of a building.

The ancient building had blue bricks and green tiles, with upturned eaves and unique architectural style, exuding extreme luxury.

Red railings, intricately carved doors and windows, and colorful murals. The sounds of various musical instruments playing in symphony could be heard from within the building.

Several beautiful women, dressed in gorgeous and vibrant attire, were leaning on the railings, occasionally flirting with passersby.

Above the main entrance of the building hung a plaque that read "Moon Red Pavilion".

Below the plaque was another line of text: "Bright every month, eternally red every night."

Chen Qinglin glanced sideways at Second Senior Brother. "Well, well, Jiang Zhong, with your big, bushy eyebrows, I never expected you to be this kind of person."

"Is this what you call the unique scenery of the county town?"

"Young Master, come and play..."

One of the women, dressed in a pink and white outfit, beckoned to Chen Qingshi. Chen Qingshi's face immediately turned red, and he was speechless.

"Today, I'm going to broaden your horizons, you two boys," Jiang Zhong said, looking at them.

"It's probably not good, Senior Brother. If Master finds out... we'll be in trouble," Chen Qingshi stammered upon hearing this.

However, judging by his eyes, which weren't looking straight ahead, he probably wanted to go too.

"If you don't say anything, and I don't say anything, how will Master know!"

"You agree, don't you, Junior Brother Qinglin?" With that, he slung an arm around Chen Qingshi's shoulder and walked towards the entrance.

Chen Qinglin had no objections. To be honest, he was quite curious and wanted to see for himself.

"Yo, honored guest, you've arrived." As soon as they entered, a pimp immediately greeted them.

"I'm looking for Miss Cuihong, and by the way, introduce me to two good ones for my two young brothers."

"So you're Miss Cuihong's guest. Please, come upstairs." With that, the pimp led the way into the pavilion.

Stepping into the brothel was like entering another world.

A magnificent hall, draped with pearl curtains, candlelight flickering, and the sound of zither music drifting.

The murals on the walls, colorful and vibrant, adorned the entire space, making it even more alluring, and the faint scent of makeup made one feel as if they were floating on clouds, as if in another lifetime.

Walking past a corridor hung with colorful small flags, the faint sound of ancient music reached their ears, and the aroma of wine wafted over.

A group of beautifully dressed women passed by under the corridor, their voices like orioles.

People of all sorts bustled about, tipping, serving dishes, welcoming and seeing off guests, while the rising and falling sounds of string and bamboo music made the entire brothel even more enchanting.

The pimp led the way, chatting with Jiang Zhong, and brought the three of them into a simply decorated room on the second floor.

Then he said to Chen Qinglin and the other man, "Do you two young masters have any preferred companions?"

"Not really, please find someone who is good at playing the zither," Chen Qinglin said. Although he was curious about brothels, he had no intention of exploring the origins of life with women from such establishments.

Chen Qingshi had no particular preference, so the pimp helped him find someone.

"Guests, please wait a moment, the lady will be here shortly." After making the arrangements, he closed the door for the three of them and went downstairs.

Chen Qingshi let out a long sigh of relief; he had been extremely nervous. Jiang Zhong, on the other hand, was clearly a regular. He brought over some snacks and started chatting with the two of them.

In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, a brothel attendant brought a lady and knocked on their door.

Three ladies entered, and the woman dressed in a pink dress walked towards Jiang Zhong.

"Sir, you haven't visited me in such a long time."

"But I'm here now."

Jiang Zhong familiarly put his arm around the woman, who was likely Miss Cuihong he had mentioned.

The other two women, one in a light purple dress, came and sat next to Chen Qingshi. The woman in the yellow and white dress went to Chen Qinglin's side.

"My name is Xia Qing, greetings, young master,"

"Young master, you must be here for the first time."

The woman bowed to Chen Qinglin.

"Miss Xia Qing, how can you tell?"

"Someone as handsome as you, young master, if you had been here before, I would surely not forget."

"Miss Xia Qing, you flatter me."

"What tune would you like to hear, Young Master?"

"Play the one you're best at!"

"Yes, Young Master."

The sound of a zither immediately filled the room.

The music was melodious and lingering, like a winding stream, continuously flowing with delicate notes. Being immersed in it, one felt refreshed and at ease.

No wonder ancient brothels were so enduring.

Lost in the music, they didn't realize how late it was.

It wasn't until the night grew too late that the three of them left, their enjoyment complete.

If Chen Qinglin and the other two hadn't been present, and if Xie Feng hadn't come to the County Town with him, Jiang Zhong probably wouldn't have gone back today.

The three walked back slowly, looking slightly tipsy.

Alas, another day wasted.

From tomorrow on, I will abstain from alcohol!

The next day, upon opening his door, he saw Lin Yun and Zhou Bai whispering mysteriously with Jiang Zhong in a corner.

Just one glance, seeing their lewd expressions, Chen Qinglin knew what they were talking about.

With a look of disdain, he walked through the courtyard and began his morning practice.

As the three finished their chat, slung arms over each other's shoulders, and were about to go out, they saw Xie Feng returning from outside, looking at them with a livid expression.

Oh dear, we're doomed!

Jiang Zhong and the others thought Xie Feng had overheard their conversation.

Unexpectedly, he only reprimanded the three, telling them to be prepared in the coming days, and that they would suffer if they couldn't perform to their best during the Martial Arts Competition.

Then, he praised Chen Qinglin, who was practicing martial arts.

"Qinglin, you're the only one I can count on. Rest well and relax these few days, go explore the County Town."

"When the time comes, perform normally and teach those brats from Changfeng Martial Arts School a good lesson."

After saying this, he returned to his room.

Master must have gone out this morning and suffered a setback.

Chen Qinglin looked back and saw Second Senior Brother Jiang Zhong looking at him with a resentful expression.

"Junior Brother! You didn't even tell me when you saw Master..."

"Senior Brother, Master just returned from outside, I didn't see him either."

"Right, what's this Changfeng Martial Arts School Master mentioned?" Chen Qinglin quickly changed the subject.

As expected, Jiang Zhong immediately started explaining when he heard this.

"Changfeng Martial Arts School is the martial arts school in our neighboring Fenglin Town. The rankings of our two schools haven't differed much over the years."

"And Changfeng Martial Arts School has more disciples in the late Body Tempering Realm than our school, so they've been one step ahead of us in recent years."

"Master probably ran into the Head of Changfeng Martial Arts School!" Jiang Zhong glanced at Xie Feng's room and said in a low voice.

"So that's how it is, no wonder." Chen Qinglin looked enlightened.

"Shall we spar, Senior Brother?"

"Let's not, Junior Brother..."

"Come on, come on!" Ever since he discovered that practicing with others increased his proficiency faster, he often sought out some Senior Brothers for sparring when he was in Qingyan Town.

Even Senior Sister Wu Jianxue now had to take detours to avoid him. It was clear that he had already gone easy on them, controlling his swordplay to match theirs.

Alas, life is truly as lonely as snow!

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