336: Chapter 336 Flower Love Pavilion

"President, the sea hasn't been peaceful lately."

After Lin Ming left, Vice President Cheng Zhou spoke to President Fan Ling.

Ever since the Righteous and Demonic paths began their new round of confrontation, the prices of various cultivation resources have soared.

Their Wanfu Chamber of Commerce could have taken advantage of this turmoil to make a massive profit.

However, some unrest had also arisen in the great sea, and even the powerful Merfolk Clan was inevitably caught up in it, causing the business of the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce to be somewhat affected.

"Prepare early."

President Fan Ling said after a moment of silence.

As a chamber of commerce, they usually wouldn't get involved in such disputes.

But sometimes, it wasn't up to them whether they participated or not.

Once it reached that point, everything would be hard to predict.

"I understand."

Vice President Cheng Zhou understood President Fan Ling's meaning and nodded.

"We should try our best to satisfy this Senior's requests."

President Fan Ling said.

Once that time came, Rank Seven and Rank Eight resources would become high-level strategic materials, absolutely essential and potentially even decisive for the outcome.

"Understood."

Vice President Cheng Zhou said with a solemn expression.

...

On the other side, Lin Ming had returned to the inn.

The request from the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce was not a difficult task for Lin Ming.

Lin Ming didn't plan to rush back to Yuanxu Mountain immediately; having come out alone for a trip, he naturally intended to enjoy his time away on his own.

For a moment, several ideas popped into Lin Ming's head.

The next day

Huaqing Pavilion

The most famous brothel in Dongchao City

Lin Ming's figure appeared there.

Don't misunderstand; Lin Ming didn't come specifically to seek out wine and women. He wasn't that kind of person.

Although he had visited brothels a few times, it was always with an attitude of appreciating art.

"Dear guest, this must be your first time at our Huaqing Pavilion."

As soon as Lin Ming stepped into Huaqing Pavilion, a seemingly young girl stepped forward and greeted him.

"Oh? How do you know it's my first time at Huaqing Pavilion?"

Lin Ming asked in return.

"Only guests like you would ask that; the regulars have already picked their girls."

The girl said in a playful tone.

"Then introduce the girls in your establishment to me."

Lin Ming said with a smile.

"Does the guest want 'literary,' 'martial,' or both?"

The girl continued to ask.

The terms 'literary' and 'martial' actually distinguished between those who sold their skills and those who sold their bodies.

"And what are the prices for each?"

Lin Ming asked.

"The prices for different levels of girls vary greatly. For example, a 'literary' girl starts at a minimum of a hundred Low Grade Essence Stones."

"Overall, it depends on what the guest's needs are."

Simply put, it depended on whether your wallet was thick enough; as long as it was, they could find any kind of girl for you.

"As expected of the largest brothel in Dongchao City."

A hundred Low Grade Essence Stones could have easily gotten Lin Ming ten girls in Mingshan City, but here in Dongchao City, it could only get him one.

"The guest is joking; the girls are just earning hard-earned money."

The girl said with a slight smile.

"I heard you have a girl named Lan Qin who is quite accomplished in the Dao of the Zither."

Lin Ming said.

"Miss Lan Qin is a master of the Dao of the Zither and one of the Top Courtesans of Huaqing Pavilion. She sells her skills, not her body, and her price is not low."

The girl gave a slight reminder.

"Her then. Money is no object."

Lin Ming said somewhat nonchalantly.

Essence stones?

They're just essence stones.

Lin Ming wasn't short of those right now.

Besides, someone was reimbursing his expenses this time.

"Xiao Shan, take the guest to Room Three on the fifth floor."

The girl then called over an errand boy to lead Lin Ming upstairs.

She wasn't worried that Lin Ming wouldn't be able to pay; after all, in her many years in the business, she had developed a keen eye for people.

In her view, Lin Ming should be a wealthy person.

Even if she was mistaken, it didn't matter; Lin Ming himself was a form of wealth.

Since the establishment of Huaqing Pavilion, they had never encountered a case of unpaid bills.

Led by the errand boy, Lin Ming entered a luxurious guest room on the fifth floor.

He saw that the entire room was divided into two parts, with about a third of the space separated by a pink curtain.

"If the guest has any needs, you can call for me at any time. I'll be waiting outside."

Xiao Shan said to Lin Ming with a respectful expression.

"Bring me a table of good food."

Lin Ming said.

"Yes."

Xiao Shan then turned and left.

After a short while, a woman with fair skin, wearing a white veil and holding a zither, entered the room.

Although she wore a veil, one could vaguely see that she must be a very beautiful woman.

After all, for a woman to be ranked as a top courtesan, her appearance certainly wouldn't be lacking.

"Lan Qin greets the Young Master."

Lan Qin looked at Lin Ming, bowed slightly, and said.

Then, she turned and walked into the part of the room separated by the pink curtain.

Before stepping into the room, Lan Qin took off her shoes, revealing her jade-like feet, and walked inside.

Truly worthy of being a top courtesan of Huaqing Pavilion.

Just a few simple movements could stir up a person's emotions.

"Miss Lan Qin, there's no need to rush; a table of good food hasn't been served yet."

Lin Ming looked at Lan Qin and said.

Lan Qin put down the zither and looked at Lin Ming with a calm expression.

As long as Lin Ming's requests weren't too excessive, they wouldn't refuse.

Over the years, she had seen too many strange guests.

"Young Master, as you wish."

Lan Qin nodded.

After a short while, a table of delicious food was served on Lin Ming's table.

"Alright, Miss Lan Qin, you may begin."

Lin Ming casually picked up a piece of fish and said.

Hearing this, Lan Qin's jade-like hands rested on the zither strings.

With the plucking of the strings, the sound of the zither gradually rose.

The soul-soothing music of the zither echoed throughout the room.

The Path of Music.

From the music, Lin Ming could tell that Lan Qin was a cultivator who followed the Path of Music.

And Lan Qin's cultivation was not bad either—Spirit Storage Ninth Heaven.

Although she deliberately hid her cultivation, such tricks wouldn't work before Lin Ming's eyes.

Lin Ming slowly ate the food on the table while listening to the music, looking quite content.

Meanwhile

Outside Huaqing Pavilion

A young man holding a folding fan in one hand walked towards Huaqing Pavilion.

On the way, some people, upon seeing this man and the people following him, would instinctively make way and stay far away from him.

He walked all the way into Huaqing Pavilion.

"Madam Wu, today this Young Master wants to book Miss Lan Qin, and get five more dancers. Money is no object."

Young Master Liu looked at the young girl and spoke in a commanding tone.

"Young Master Liu, I'm sorry, but Miss Lan Qin has already been booked today."

Madam Wu said with a smile.

"Then tell him to give her up."