36: Strange Affairs Room
After walking through this small alley, Han Yi and Pan Sheng had no intention of loitering and hurriedly left the Black Market.
The setting sun cast long shadows, and as evening approached, twilight slowly seeped into every corner of An Yan City, the faint afterglow dyeing the chimneys and rooftops of every household red.
At this time, it was when every home's lights were lit and cooking smoke curled upwards.
"Sir, come in and have fun, come and play~!"
"Young Master Pan, long time no see, this servant missed you terribly~"
"Oh, how can there be such a handsome Young Master? This elder sister will dote on you well~"
After leaving the Black Market, Pan Sheng led Han Yi straight to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion in Heyue Ward.
Before Han Yi could refuse Yihong, he had already lost himself among the "Young Master~" and "Younger Brother~" calls from the rows of singing girls at the entrance and was pulled inside against his will.
As for Pan Sheng, he was already intimately chatting with the charming Yihong, her eyes like silk and clothing revealing, thoroughly enjoying himself!
"Young Master~"
On Han Yi's side, a woman with a soft and seductive voice and a graceful figure walked towards him.
She swayed her slender waist, and her body, supple as water, effortlessly slid into Han Yi's embrace.
"This humble one is named Yue'er, it is my pleasure to meet you, Young Master~" Her breath was like orchids, and wisps of warm air blew towards Han Yi's earlobe.
"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form!"
"Lust is a knife above the head!"
Han Yi, born under the red flag and raised in the spring breeze, had never seen such a scene!
But!
"This, who can resist?"
Han Yi looked at Yue'er's thinly veiled, slightly revealing chest, especially the vast and deep cleavage half-hidden beneath.
"Senior Brother Pan, listen to my explanation, I still have things to do..."
"Hahahaha!"
Pan Sheng's triumphant laughter echoed behind Han Yi, his booming voice faintly audible: "Junior Brother Han... next time you come, don't leave so soon..."
"Don't go, Young Master~"
Han Yi shook off Yue'er and the chorus of charming entreaties, running out of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion in a flustered state.
Food and sex are human nature, and matters between men and women are just that.
Han Yi, having experienced matters between men and women before, was not a rigid and old-fashioned scholar; he was not averse to such things.
However, as for the requirements for a partner, even if not a formal marriage with a grand procession, at the very least, it should be someone he likes in his heart!
Therefore, he believed that when interacting with these prostitutes, who were like "a pair of jade arms serving a thousand pillows, half a vermilion lip tasted by ten thousand guests," as long as it looked acceptable on the surface, it was enough to just feign politeness and go through the motions. He did not want to have any deeper understanding.
Han Yi straightened his disheveled clothes, brushing off the indescribable special scent mixed with alcohol, rouge, and the fragrance of women.
His expression turned serious, as if the decadent sounds behind him were all illusions.
Of course, the most important thing was that Han Yi really did have things to do!
It wasn't just an excuse!
Just now, he learned from Pan Sheng that there was indeed a government agency called the Bureau of Unusual Matters in An Yan City.
But Pan Sheng didn't know much more; he only vaguely knew that the Bureau of Unusual Matters seemed to be near the County Yamen.
Rui De Ward, the location of An Yan City's County Yamen.
After passing through the archway of Rui De Ward, most buildings here were government-related: schools, shrines for officials, record offices, patrol stations...
As he walked, because Rui De Ward mostly housed offices and it was late, there were few pedestrians on the road. But Han Yi casually glanced around and found that these people were all Martial Artists in the Refining Skin or Refining Bone Stage, with almost no ordinary people.
Han Yi found the County Yamen in the center of the ward. The County Yamen occupied most of Rui De Ward's area and was very easy to find. However, it was late, and the main gate was tightly shut.
Han Yi regretted wasting too much time at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion just now.
Indeed, women only affect the speed of my drawing my saber!
It was getting dark now, close to six o'clock. Government agencies usually closed early at five!
Let's look around first, just to get familiar with the route! He thought.
What is that?
Han Yi circled the County Yamen a few times and discovered a towering pavilion.
Although the sky was dark now and the environment within Rui De Ward was dim, that tall building was brightly lit, looking like it would be busy all night.
Moreover, this tall building occupied a large area and seemed to be even a bit taller than the city gate tower.
What was even more peculiar was that a plaque hung on the tall building, and above the plaque was a mirror. Whether it was illuminated by moonlight or reflected by oil lamps, a faint layer of silver light subtly flowed across the surface of this mirror.
Han Yi stood in front of the pavilion, moonlight spilling onto the plaque, outlining several large characters written in a powerful script.
'Bureau of Unusual Matters!'
Although it was late, looking through the main gate, it seemed that many people were still busy inside.
Han Yi slowly walked in.
He wasn't sure if it was his imagination or what, but as he entered the gate, he felt as if he had been scanned by some massive entity.
"Task, task! Clear the 'Yin Qi worm' nest, two spots left, team up quickly, minimum Mid Bone Refinement Stage or higher!"
A woman with a hot figure, wearing only a short skirt revealing her long, slender legs, shouted.
"Can't exchange? Why is the 'Yang Flame Arrow' gone again this time?"
A short-tempered strong man was furious, pounding the counter and roaring.
"Newest task, newest task!"
"An Yan City, ten li east, Qingfeng Town, within Qingfeng Forest, someone has witnessed the appearance of a 'Big Head Monster'. Eliminating the 'Big Head Monster' rewards one 'Pulse Breaking Pill' or one Class C High Merit. Available for Lianxue Stage quasi Martial Masters!"
A Office Staff nearby, who seemed to be announcing tasks, shouted.
In the hall, several counters facing the entrance had long queues, and inside the counters, several Office Staff were busy handling something.
After Han Yi entered, he felt somewhat dazed for a moment, feeling as if he had returned to his previous life playing online games like Warcraft, farming dungeons.
He casually glanced at the few people in the hall and was somewhat speechless for a moment.
That hot woman had '40~56' floating above her head, while the numerical value floating beside the short-tempered strong man was an astonishing '69~82'!
Besides the few staff members, everyone else in this pavilion seemed to be Martial Artists with cultivation, and it seemed the minimum was the Refining Bone Stage!
Inside the Bureau of Unusual Matters, everyone was in a hurry. Even though Han Yi stood at the entrance for a long time, no one came to greet him.
"You, come here, come here."
A counter became free, and the Office Staff inside called out to Han Yi.
"First time here?"
"Yes."
"Disciples of the Crimson Flame Sect are not common here!"
The Office Staff looked at Han Yi with a curious gaze.
"What do you mean by that?"
Han Yi asked, puzzled.