CHAPTER 168: CHAPTER 168: THE WHEREABOUTS OF GUI HU

As the capital of Longteng, and its largest city, Purple Cloud City was vast.

Purple Cloud City was also bustling, the place still thrummed with life and excitement even after nightfall, with people coming and going.

Therefore, to find a person in such a large place was no easy task.

Little Xin Zhuo thought that by following the trail of Evil Qi, he would quickly find Big Brother Corpse King, but clearly, he was too naïve.

Little Xin Zhuo became very anxious when he saw Xin Lin enter the Imperial Doctor Mansion.

He didn’t know anyone else in the city, and at the moment, he had only one thought in mind: find Big Brother Corpse King. Only Big Brother could save Sister.

Yet, the trail of Evil Qi vanished halfway as if Big Brother Corpse King had intentionally concealed it.

When the moon hung over the willow tops, Little Xin Zhuo wandered the busiest street in town, surrounded by hawkers and servants bustling by, men and women in a continuous stream, yet Big Brother Corpse King was nowhere to be seen.

"Damn, I can’t find Big Brother Corpse King anywhere."

Little Xin Zhuo anxiously paced around.

Any further delay and Sister’s chances of survival would be bleak.

Little Xin Zhuo looked around and then suddenly it struck him.

Sister had mentioned that she had quarreled with Big Brother Corpse King, and he had stormed off in a huff.

Without the Fu Tian Pill, Corpse King could only absorb Spiritual Energy on his own.

The most abundant place for Spiritual Energy was naturally where it was lively, as the more bustling a place was, the less likely it was for the absorption of Spiritual Energy to be noticed.

Big Brother Corpse King must be in a crowded place.

Little Xin Zhuo stopped a passerby and asked anxiously.

"Excuse me, what’s the liveliest place in Purple Cloud City?"

"Lively places? At this hour, the liveliest spot in the city is definitely Taoyao Pavilion. I just came from there; it’s incredibly lively inside."

The passerby, a plump merchant, glanced at Little Xin Zhuo, mistaking him for a child who had lost his way, reeking of alcohol and winking suggestively,

Taoyao Pavilion, Big Brother must be there!

Little Xin Zhuo was overjoyed, thanked the passerby, and ran towards Taoyao Pavilion.

At a street corner, a delicate pavilion with glazed green tiles sprung into view.

In Purple Cloud City, most homes were two-story buildings, but Taoyao Pavilion stood uniquely with four stories; each level was adorned with beautifully carved beams and paintings.

Several scantily-clad, heavily-made-up women leaned against the railings, seductively winking at passersby on the street, with music of strings and bamboo flutes occasionally wafting out from behind them.

Just as the passerby had said, the inside of Taoyao Pavilion was bustling with shadows of lamps and people, much livelier than other parts in the city.

Big Brother must be here!

Little Xin Zhuo stepped forward to enter.

He had hardly taken a few steps when a pair of jade arms blocked his path.

"Giggle, little guy, this isn’t a place for you, go back to your mother."

A young woman with enchanting features blocked Little Xin Zhuo’s way.

"I’m here to find someone!"

Little Xin Zhuo was very anxious, he brushed away her arm and tried to walk inside.

"Looking for a woman? You’re a bit too ’little’ for that."

The woman laughed and, misunderstanding Xin Zhuo’s intent, dragged Little Xin Zhuo out.

"Move aside, I... Brother Hu!"

While Little Xin Zhuo was in a state of urgency, he suddenly caught sight of a tall figure sitting by a window on the second floor.

At a glance, he recognized him. Was that man Big Brother Corpse King? Was he really here?

"You know that gentleman?"

The young woman expressed surprise; that gentleman on the second floor had arrived an hour ago, his handsome looks capturing the hearts of the girls in the pavilion the moment he entered, with many trying to attract his attention with alluring poses.

But the gentleman, besides drinking, paid no attention to anyone.