CHAPTER 276: CHAPTER 272: YOU’RE GOING TO THE BROTHEL?!

"Enough!"

A reprimand cut through the air, and Zongzheng immediately shut his mouth, too scared to say another word.

When it came to temperament, Zongzheng was the most fiery among the Three Judicial Departments, but he was particularly fearful of this brother.

"Send me a message if anything comes up!"

Immediately after, the presence vanished.

At this moment, Zongzheng squinted his eyes, a cold glint shining in them. This time, he really wanted to see how many people there are!

"Hmph!"

...

After Qin Ke returned home, he immediately went to Chen Xuan’s place.

He relayed everything Zongzheng had instructed him, word for word.

"So, it means the Three Judicial Departments and the Crane King are also at odds now!"

Chen Xuan said softly.

"Yes, perhaps in the past, for the sake of the stability of the Three Judicial Departments and the Crane King’s reputation, some things were overlooked."

"But this time, the Crane King wants to use the power of the Three Judicial Departments in Molan Mansion to find the Ning Family, which clearly crossed the line for the Three Judicial Departments’ lord, so Lord Zongzheng tasked me with this. Once the people are found, report to him directly!"

This is what Zongzheng instructed him today.

It should be known that the power of the Three Judicial Departments extends throughout Molan Mansion.

It is precisely because of this that the Crane King wants to use the power of the Three Judicial Departments to find the Ning Family.

"It seems there are quite a few of the Crane King’s people within the Three Judicial Departments now, and they chose you because you’re a newcomer, very new, with a clean background!"

Chen Xuan immediately understood the reason behind it.

Moreover, the Crane King must be desperate.

That’s why he is going all out to find the Ning Family this time.

"Alright, just follow Zongzheng’s wishes, and keep a close eye on the Yang Family as well!"

Chen Xuan instructed, "And also..."

"Hmm?"

Qin Ke was momentarily stunned, what else could there be?

In the next moment, Chen Xuan pointed to his forehead, and Qin Ke was instantly overjoyed, then closed his eyes.

After a long time.

Chen Xuan finally spoke, "This is the Cultivation Technique of the third layer of the Nine Elements Dao Skill. Practice well and strive to reach the Immortal Grade as soon as possible, the Nine Layers of Purity is not enough."

The reason for teaching the third layer of the Nine Elements Dao Skill is to help him quickly break through to the Immortal Grade.

If one’s strength is too weak, even with an order, the strong ones will still deal with you perfunctorily.

The Immortal Grade... should be enough.

After all, the strength of the Three Judicial Departments beneath Molan Mansion shouldn’t be too outrageous.

And of course, another reason is that he’s been performing well, consider it a reward.

"Thank you, Master!"

Qin Ke knelt on both knees, looking at Chen Xuan with excitement.

He didn’t expect that he would pass down the third layer of the Nine Elements Dao Skill to him so soon.

"Get up, make sure you handle this matter well! Even if you can’t find them, make sure the Crane King can’t either! Zongzheng probably implied this too!"

After standing up, Qin Ke nodded, "I’ve thought of that, Master!"

"Not bad!"

Chen Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

He was growing increasingly pleased with this disciple, who seldom required his worry.

"But disciple might often have to leave the city, so I won’t be able to attend to Master."

Molan Mansion is so vast, with over a hundred counties below it, so I’ll definitely have to frequent the lower Three Judicial Departments.

"Just focus on your tasks, you don’t need to worry about me here, I’m not a child."

"Hehe!"

Qin Ke laughed lightly, saying no more.

...

The next day, Qin Ke left the city.

And as for Chen Xuan, he took over the brothel.

Indeed!

That was the thing that surprised Qin Ke this morning, even changing the way he looked at him.

For this, Chen Xuan’s explanation was that the brothel needed someone in charge.

Nothing more!

And naturally, Qin Ke dared not voice any objections, merely smiling.

However, in return, Chen Xuan gave him a fierce kick.

And said, "You bastard, get lost!"

Finally, he fled in panic!

...

"Are you really going to the brothel?"

In the room, Ning Xin seemed puzzled and also felt uneasy.

After all, in her eyes, a place like a brothel was too dirty.

She didn’t like Chen Xuan going to such places.

"Do you also think your husband is that kind of person?" Chen Xuan was speechless.

Qin Ke had that look, and now Ning Xin too; do they both see him as a lecherous one?

Really exhausting.

"I don’t care how many women you have; when we were in the village, the village elder told me, after all, that a man is better off with more women, because such a man is at least strong!"

"But those women must be clean, at least!"

That’s her bottom line; she found the women in brothels to be...

Anyway, she looked down on them.

"I’m just going to the brothel to help Qin Ke keep an eye on things. After all, he’s left the city and drunk men can cause trouble easily! And there are no skilled fighters there, so if it gets smashed, that’ll be a huge loss!"

"Really?"

Ning Xin looked at him doubtfully.

"Really!"

Chen Xuan nodded seriously.

"Then... do as you please..."

Seeing him say so, Ning Xin couldn’t stop him anymore.

"Hehe, rest assured a thousand times!"

Chen Xuan laughed, pulling her into his arms, "Stay at the mansion and cultivate well, strive to reach the Late-Stage Immortal Grade, your talent isn’t poor, it’s just your determination that’s a little lacking."

"Got it!"

Ning Xin gave him a sideways glance.

"Will you be back tonight?"

"Of course!"

...

"My Lord!"

Liu Si, the guard of the Qin Family, was placed by Qin Ke in the brothel after arriving at Molan Mansion.

It was also Chen Xuan’s first time coming here.

After scanning the room once, a thought suddenly popped into his mind.

Could Qin Ke’s previous life have been in this line of work?

The brothel’s décor was a mixture of vulgarity and elegance, truly refreshing.

In a corner of the first floor, there was a small stage. Chen Xuan was curious and asked, "What is this...?"

"Reporting to you, sir, the young master came up with this idea. Whenever a newcomer arrives, they go up to this auction stage, and the highest bidder wins!"

Speaking of this, Liu Si admired Qin Ke immensely.

Every time a new beautiful girl arrived, the people below the stage acted as if they were on steroids, spending money as if it were nothing.

Each and every one replaced rationality with crazed bidding.

This method alone has earned an unknown amount of money for the brothel.

"Hehe!"

Chen Xuan chuckled, thinking this young master was quite something.

He played this game.

He really had those wealthy dandies firmly in his grip.

In that atmosphere, it sometimes wasn’t about money anymore but about face.

Those dandies cared about nothing more than this.

A real talent!

"Alright, just arrange a room for me. I’ll be staying here for a while!"

Chen Xuan instructed.

"The young master has already arranged everything, at the very top floor. Please follow me!"

Liu Si extended his hand respectfully, inviting Chen Xuan upstairs.

"Okay!"

Nodding with satisfaction, Chen Xuan followed Liu Si to the room at the top floor.

"The young master always keeps this room reserved here specifically for you, sir."

Liu Si said with utmost respect.

Though he didn’t know why the young master was so respectful to this person before him, he knew one thing: he should follow the young master’s example.

"Very thoughtful!"

Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"Of course!"

Liu Si quickly echoed.

"You’re not bad either!"

With a smile in his eyes, Chen Xuan patted him, injecting several strands of spiritual power.

"Off you go now, cultivate well, be loyal to Qin Ke, and you’ll be rewarded. Call me master in front of outsiders!"

Liu Si was suddenly filled with ecstatic joy.

"Yes, master!"

Bowing respectfully, he then gently closed the door and carefully walked downstairs.

Inside the room, Chen Xuan’s lips curled involuntarily.

Indeed, those belonging to Qin Ke were unique.

After scanning the room quickly, he sat on the bed and began cultivating.

Night fell and the lights started glowing.

This was also when the brothel business started.

Chen Xuan’s spiritual power enveloped the entire brothel, observing every movement of everyone present.

Instances of young dandies dressed in lavish clothing entered in groups of threes and twos.

Unlike other brothels where old bearded men or old women welcomed guests at the door, Qin Ke arranged for several beauties at the door, some with low-cut tops and some tightly wrapped...

An array of choices for the guests.

Of course, these young dandies had average power, the strongest only at the second grade.

After watching for some time, Chen Xuan withdrew his spiritual power to avoid drawing attention.

He resumed cultivating again.

After quite a while.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

A knock sounded at the door.

Chen Xuan slowly opened his eyes, his brows slightly raised.

Feeling a bit displeased.

He didn’t like being disturbed during cultivation; it seemed necessary to instruct Liu Si about this later.

This was his fault for not speaking up earlier.

"Come in!"

As his voice fell, the door creaked open gently.

A woman wearing a light yellow gauzy dress, with her head slightly bowed and holding a platter with several delicate dishes on it, slowly walked in.

"Master... Guard Liu asked me to bring this in!"

Luan Ying was quite nervous; it was her first time on the top floor and her first time knowing they had a master.

She glanced sideways with the corner of her eye.

"This master... he looks imposing!"

Muttering to herself.

"Damn!"

Chen Xuan was speechless; what did it mean that he looked imposing?

With strangers, he had now habitually used telepathy to confirm there was no problem before letting down his guard.

Unexpectedly, he just witnessed this scene.

Really...!

Sighing helplessly, he spoke, "Place it to the side!"

"Yes! Master!"

In a low voice, Luan Ying replied and carried the platter to the table on the side.

Gently putting down the few dishes from the platter.

She then slightly bent her waist toward Chen Xuan, "Master, do you have any other instructions?"

"Raise your head!"

Startled for a moment, Luan Ying slowly raised her head.

Her face, fair and adorned with light makeup, lighted up the room.

Especially those eyes, giving an impression of purity and innocence.

’Young maiden!’

These words flashed through Chen Xuan’s mind.

"What’s your name?"

Chen Xuan asked.

"Responding to the master, I am Luan Ying."

For some reason, under Chen Xuan’s gaze, her cheeks reddened instantly.

Suddenly exuding a bit of charm.

"She’s quite alike!"

Chen Xuan couldn’t help but mutter internally.

This woman’s feeling reminded him quite a bit of Pei Yuenan.

Pure in gaze but with a hint of allure.

"Master?"

Seeing him slightly dazed, Luan Ying softly called out.

"Oh... it’s nothing. From now on, you shall attend to me. You may leave now!"