Speed It Up

Lu Ya pondered for a moment. He was now the Sword Elder of the Bamboo Spring Sect, a hardcore player who dared to defy the world to dual cultivate with Liu Xuanye, the City Lord of Azure Phoenix City, a city designer, and a Void Kun chef...

If he were caught visiting a brothel, it would be a massive scandal.

He still had to maintain his reputation!

The appearance he had meticulously crafted in the game was simply too handsome and dazzling.

Thus, he decided to disguise himself and make his face look a bit uglier.

Whose appearance should he mimic?

It needed to be something plain and unremarkable...

Gu Tianle it is!

Lu Ya wiped his face with a casual gesture, and in the blink of an eye, he transformed into Gu Tianle's plain and unremarkable likeness.

He immediately felt the gazes directed at him from the surroundings diminish significantly.

His skin had darkened, and he appeared older, like a seasoned veteran of the streets.

Feeling much more at ease, Lu Ya swaggered into the main hall of the Ten Thousand Flower Pavilion.

The Ten Thousand Flower Pavilion was formed by merging two shops, making it quite spacious.

Brothels like this were either massive and bustling or small and provocative; as long as they were legitimate establishments, they were generally quite large and ostentatious.

Donning the Gu Tianle persona, Lu Ya sauntered into the Ten Thousand Flower Pavilion, feeling as comfortable and natural as if he had returned home, without a hint of restraint.

All that hard work building the city has finally yielded sweet fruit! he thought to himself.

After swaggering around a few times, a madam soon approached him in the front hall to offer her services.

The madam wasn't ugly; she was dressed simply and with a touch of elegance, though she was getting on in years.

"Would the guest like to listen to music in the main hall on the first floor, or would you prefer a private room upstairs?"

Lu Ya took a look.

The first floor was the main hall, featuring a fairly large stage.

On the stage, a fairy-like woman was playing the pipa and guzheng, producing pleasant, ethereal music, while several other enchanting women danced alongside her, their figures swaying gracefully.

Dozens of tables were set up below the stage, filled with guests enjoying small drinks and peanuts.

The listeners would occasionally interact with the fairies on stage.

The atmosphere was lively, though the music was a bit vulgar.

Lu Ya didn't care for it.

The second floor held the private rooms.

According to the madam, the private rooms offered one-on-one poetic and picturesque experiences.

One-on-one art, hmm...

The one-on-one aspect was secondary; Lu Ya primarily wanted to engage with high-brow art to refine his sentiments and cultivate his character.

"Let's go to a private room."

The madam smiled radiantly and led Lu Ya to the second floor in short order.

The second floor featured seating areas for those who wanted company while drinking, as well as private rooms for those pursuing art.

The madam rubbed her hands together and asked with a playful smile:

"Which young lady would you like to choose?"

Did that even need to be asked?

Lu Ya said resolutely:

"Give me the one with the best... no, the highest level of artistic skill."

The madam's expression rippled, and she smiled faintly.

"Are you referring to Xiao Die?"

Who cared about her name?

Time was limited, so Lu Ya urged her:

"I only have a quarter of an hour, hurry it up."

The madam suddenly looked Lu Ya up and down, her eyes complex, and after a moment, she said meaningfully:

"A quarter of an hour is not short at all."

What the hell, a quarter of an hour isn't short?!

What happened to this being a clean establishment?

Isn't this supposed to be a place for pure art?

Art is worth a thousand gold per moment; Lu Ya didn't want to delay any longer and urged:

"Hurry it up, I'm in a rush."

The madam loved customers like Lu Ya who only stayed for a quarter of an hour.

"I'll go call Miss Xiao Die right away."

Just then.

A drunken, wanton female voice drifted up the stairs, step by step, flickering between near and far, enough to make one dizzy.

"Wasn't Xiao Die reserved by me? Madam, how dare you steal my time?"

That vixen!

Lu Ya recognized the voice and was so startled he nearly teleported away.

Fortunately, he wasn't Lu Ya right now; he was Gu Tianle.

Steady.

Don't panic!

Wine Fox Immortal held a small red wine pot, swaying as she walked up.

She was still wearing those strips of cloth that barely covered her proud figure, leaving little to the imagination.

She was still nursing that pot of immortal brew, down to the last drop, sipping it slowly and eventually licking the rim with her small tongue.

Still that flushed, bold, round face...

This vixen actually visits brothels!

Lu Ya was speechless.

It seems he needs to be careful in the future; he can't let a woman cuckold him.

Seeing that Wine Fox Immortal had come with ill intent, the madam hurriedly smiled apologetically:

"Lady Wine Fox, you didn't pay a deposit, so it's first come, first served. This young master will share a drink with Xiao Die first. Don't worry, though, he'll be done in a quarter of an hour."

Lu Ya:

"..."

Wine Fox Immortal, however, wasn't having it.

She felt like her head was turning green.

Though she appeared drunk, her words were analytical and articulate.

"What do you mean first come, first served? What do you take Miss Xiao Die for? A commodity? She is a work of art!"

The madam remained respectful.

"Works of art cost money too."

Wine Fox Immortal's round face hardened, and her aura surged instantly.

"I am the Azure Phoenix City resident envoy, leader of the city guard, a high-ranking deacon of the East Floating Immortal Court, and a thousand-year classmate of Sect Master Liu. You're asking me for a deposit?"

The madam remained unyielding.

"If you want to book in advance, a deposit is required."

"I have several jobs, earning hundreds of Immortal Crystal every minute. Do you think I'd short you? Stop your nagging, bring Xiao Die out, and make it quick!"

"It's a small business, please forgive me, Lady Wine Fox."

Wine Fox Immortal:

"..."

Lu Ya was impressed.

He felt that if he weren't standing right there, this vixen would have already unleashed immortal arts on the madam.

Wine Fox Immortal did find Lu Ya an eyesore and couldn't make a move, but then a thought struck her.

"Brother, I'm a bit tight on cash lately. Could we listen to a tune with Miss Xiao Die together?"

You want a threes...

Lu Ya was truly impressed!

Forget it, there were only a dozen minutes left, and time waits for no one. Let's just settle for appreciating art together.

In reality, he was a bit nervous about engaging in "art" one-on-one with a stranger.

With two people, it might ease the atmosphere.

This wasn't too much of a loss.

He replied magnanimously:

"No problem."

Wine Fox Immortal chuckled, licking the wine from the rim of her pot, and said with a meaningful look:

"Brother, you have a good eye. This Xiao Die is quite the thrill."

Soon, the madam led Lu Ya and his companion into Xiao Die's private room.

Xiao Die's room was not very large, but it was situated in a corner with windows on two sides. The room was kept very clean, with smooth spiritual energy circulation and a faint scent of flowers.

Lu Ya was only observing the room because he was feeling a bit nervous.

He hadn't expected that he would still feel nervous even after reaching the max level.

Sitting on an exquisitely crafted bamboo chair, he suddenly felt as if he were about to be dragged away at any moment.

Fortunately, he was the City Lord, and the Captain of the Justice Department was right beside him, smelling of a tipsy, fragrant aroma.

Thinking of this, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

Xiao Die arrived shortly after.

She was the delicate, girl-next-door type.

Her appearance was tender and charming; with a single radiant smile, she made all other makeup and finery lose their luster.

She wore a light purple gauze dress that was semi-transparent and quite alluring.

Her figure was slightly taller than Wine Fox Immortal, and while her curves were not overly prominent, they were perfectly proportioned. In particular, her waist, slender as a willow, looked as if it could be spanned by one's hands; it was incredibly soft and supple, possessing an ethereal, fairy-like quality that made her seem as if she would topple with a gentle push.

Looking closely, she was actually a one-star Immortal Master!

Even an Immortal Master has to enter this trade?

It seems life in the Immortal Realm is not easy to get by...

Lu Ya thought to himself.

Upon seeing Wine Fox Immortal, Xiao Die approached with lotus-like steps and feigned surprise.

"Lord Wine Fox, so the friend you talk about every day isn't yourself? You actually do have friends."

Wine Fox Immortal looked slightly embarrassed, but he took the opportunity to step down from the awkward spot.

"Ahem, what kind of talk is that? When have I ever lied to you? Let me introduce you; this is my friend, his name is... is..."

Wine Fox Immortal pointed at Lu Ya for a long time but couldn't come up with a name.

Lu Ya nodded slightly.

"Gu Tianle."

Xiao Die then bowed slightly toward Lu Ya. Her attitude was very polite, and she did not look down on him just because he was a mortal, giving off a very professional impression.

"Xiao Die greets Young Master Gu."