57: Eastern Demon Alliance and Western Demon Alliance

Hundred Flowers’ delicate body trembled, and her eyes, looking at Chen Heng, were filled with terror.

“You might not know, but my nose is exceptionally sensitive.”

“I smelled that stench on you the moment I got out of the carriage.”

“Vice Envoy Chen is indeed formidable, but I, this humble maiden, have never harmed anyone,” Hundred Flowers bit her lower lip, trying to struggle a bit.

“Does that Madam know your identity?” Chen Heng leaned back onto the soft seat, picked up his wine cup, and took a sip.

Chen Heng temporarily had no intention of acting against her.

To be able to become a courtesan queen on Goulan Street and never have any trouble, she must have been settled on Goulan Street for quite some years.

But, a demon is a demon!

This cannot be changed.

“Mama, she…” Hundred Flowers wanted to say something, but then held it back.

“You, come here.” Chen Heng waved at the Madam, who happily scurried over.

When the Madam walked closer to the two, the oppressive atmosphere made her feel a hint of unease.

“Master Chen, if Hundred Flowers has done anything wrong, please be lenient,” the Madam said with a fawning smile, quickly speaking softly.

“You, a Mortal, how did you get involved with such a demon?”

Chen Heng ignored her and asked on his own.

The Madam’s expression changed, but the next moment it returned to her previous smiling face.

“Master Chen, can we discuss this in more detail in the bedroom on the second floor?”

“You see, discussing it here isn’t quite appropriate, is it?”

“Alright.” Chen Heng nodded and walked into the bedroom the Madam mentioned.

Chen Heng wasn't afraid of the Madam and the female demon playing tricks.

He possessed a Zombie Body, making him immune to all poisons.

In terms of strength, even if the two of them combined, they might not be able to withstand one of his punches.

The surrounding guests didn't hear what the few people said, only seeing Chen Heng walk into Hundred Flowers' exclusive bedroom.

Each of them had eyes red with envy; they spent a fortune and might not even get to meet her.

Yet, this Chen Heng could enjoy her company without spending a single coin.

How I envy him!

Inside the room, Chen Heng sat on a chair, waiting for the two to make their excuses.

“Alright, speak.”

“Vice Envoy Chen, please spare Hundred Flowers’ life.” The Madam knelt on the ground with a thud, her forehead pressed firmly against the floor.

“This girl was picked up by me nine years ago. At that time, she was severely injured, and I couldn't bear it, so I brought her back to Qingyun Tower.”

“I took care of her for six years, and she only entered this profession to repay me.”

“In these nine years, Hundred Flowers, this child, has never harmed anyone and has always stayed honestly on Goulan Street.”

“Please be merciful.”

“Why should I be merciful?” Chen Heng’s lips curved slightly.

He had originally come today to find some fun, not expecting to encounter something so interesting.

A demon living in a Human Race town, even becoming the top courtesan of a brothel.

How truly interesting.

“Mama, let me speak instead.” Hundred Flowers also knelt down, shielding the Madam behind her.

“I, your servant, was originally an ordinary Demon Civilian from the Western Demon Alliance, and lost my home due to the war initiated by the Eastern Demon Alliance.”

“That’s how I, your servant, unintentionally came to Qiyang City.”

“I, your servant, truly have no intention of harming anyone, only wishing to live peacefully here.”

“Normally, when entertaining guests, I only absorb some of their Yang Qi and Life Qi, which can be recovered in half a day.”

…” Chen Heng remained silent, discerning the truthfulness of Hundred Flowers’ words.

He did know about the Eastern Demon Alliance and the Western Demon Alliance.

The Western Demon Alliance usually lived their own peaceful lives, occasionally engaging in some trade with the Human Race.

The vast majority of Yao Race from the Western Demon Alliance cultivated by absorbing Life Qi released by plants.

The Eastern Demon Alliance was different; they were fanatical and fervent.

All incidents of monsters eating and attacking people within Human Race territory were their doing.

To make matters worse, the Eastern Demon Alliance was tightly pressed against Great Liang, causing Great Liang immense suffering.

“Transform back to your original form; let me see what your true body is.”

Chen Heng did not easily believe Hundred Flowers’ one-sided story.

Most of the Yao Race in the Western Demon Alliance were herbivores because herbivorous monsters could only be used as food in the Eastern Demon Alliance.

Hundred Flowers’ body trembled, but she still obediently transformed back to her original form.

In her eyes, Chen Heng, who could smash Anomalies, was even more terrifying than the madmen of the Eastern Demon Alliance.

If she didn't obey, her only outcome would be death.

A flash of light passed, and a snow-white rabbit lay docilely on the ground.

“It seems you didn’t lie.” Chen Heng nodded with satisfaction.

The rabbit demons of the Western Demon Alliance were famous for being weak and easily bullied; any monster could pick on them.

“Then I will spare your lives. However, if anything happens on Goulan Street, I will hold you accountable first.”

“Bring the dishes to my room; it’s still too noisy outside.”

“Change back.”

Hearing this, the Madam and Hundred Flowers finally let go of their hanging hearts.

Both their faces broke into smiles, and they turned to go serve Chen Heng the dishes.

“This Master Chen isn’t as terrifying as we imagined, is he?” The two walked downstairs, whispering to each other while serving dishes.

“Indeed, he’s powerful and holds a high position; he’s a good person to entrust things to.” The Madam fully agreed with Hundred Flowers’ words.

Both the Human Race and the demon had misunderstood; how could Chen Heng let them go for no reason?

That Hundred Flowers was the cash cow of Qingyun Tower; without her, Qingyun Tower’s income would be greatly reduced.

Chen Heng would not reduce his income for no reason.

Even if she was a demon, as long as she had utilitarian value, she was a good demon.

Chen Heng was even considering whether to go to the Western Demon Alliance and catch more demons to use.

“The idea is feasible, but I need to get stronger first.”

Soon, the thirty newly prepared dishes were brought into the room by the two.

The two dared not move, just standing by and watching Chen Heng drink wine and eat meat.

“Master Chen, are you really not planning to try the girls of our Qingyun Tower?”

The Madam asked tentatively.

“You’ve already come, and the bill is on my head, so why not let Hundred Flowers accompany you for a night?”

“Forget it.” Chen Heng waved his hand, continuing to drink wine and eat meat.

Chen Heng had a bit of a 潔癖 (cleanliness obsession) and truly couldn’t bring himself to touch women from brothels.

Besides, he wasn’t a good-for-nothing indulging in female beauty; his goal was to become stronger.

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“I, your servant, will pour wine for you.” Seeing that Chen Heng was no longer paying attention to them, the Madam quickly gave Hundred Flowers frantic eye signals.

Hundred Flowers was also a clever girl and immediately understood the Madam’s meaning.

She quickly picked up the heavy wine jar to pour wine for Chen Heng.

“Master Chen, I, your servant, will pour wine for you.”

“No need, just give me the wine jar directly.” Chen Heng snatched the wine jar from Hundred Flowers’ hand and gulped down a large mouthful.

He had been a bit reserved downstairs, but now he could finally drink freely.

Chen Heng enjoyed drinking in his previous life; otherwise, he wouldn’t have drunk himself to death.

Moreover, he was now a martial artist, with extremely strong alcohol metabolism.

This allowed Chen Heng to gulp down even more unrestrainedly.

After three rounds of wine and five courses of dishes, Chen Heng wiped his mouth contentedly.

“The dishes at your Qingyun Tower indeed taste good, but the wine is too bland.”

This twenty-plus-degree yellow wine truly couldn't satisfy Chen Heng’s needs.

He was a ruthless man who dared to drink the Water of Life straight.

“Relax, if you conduct your business honestly, I won’t do anything to you.”

“But if you dare…”

Just then, a commotion came from outside the door.

“Young Master, Vice Envoy Chen is inside; please don’t provoke…”

With a bang, the bedroom door was pushed open, and a chubby man with a face full of pimples stared at Chen Heng with extremely furious eyes.