Chapter 6

"What's that strange look for? What's wrong with running a brothel?" Yue Xiaochan glanced at him sideways. "In such a large sect, where do the clothes, food, and shelter come from? Where do the cultivation resources come from? Are you going to rob everyone?"

Xue Mu thought about it and found no fault. In the so-called world of upgrading and treasure hunting in fantasy, how did those sects develop? Generally, they were mentioned as hunting demon beasts or competing for mineral veins. In reality, any society is composed of many aspects. Whether it's money or cultivation resources, there are many sources. A world that relies solely on combat and auctions is deformed, with the human foundation completely collapsing, making it impossible to exist for long.

Yue Xiaochan added, "The brothel is just one of our business ventures. The girls are not our disciples. We just run it, just like other sects run other businesses. Don't think our sect is here to sell ourselves; that look is really annoying."

Xue Mu raised his hands in surrender. You keep showing a flirtatious demeanor, and at such a young age, you talk about men and women as if it's nothing. It's not my fault if people misunderstand.

But then again, your values are clearly off. Running other businesses and running a brothel are two different things, right? Do you really think human trafficking and forcing good people into prostitution are the same as others collecting rent and selling grain? No wonder you're a demon sect.

Of course, Xue Mu wouldn't be so foolish as to discuss this with her. In fact, he himself, involved in the entertainment industry, wasn't much better. He had done his fair share of pimping, so he kept quiet.

When they arrived, Xue Mu realized that the Hundred Flowers Garden, being a major sect's business, was not as low-level as he had imagined. It spanned several hectares, with pavilions and terraces arranged in a neat order, and a garden with artificial hills and flowing water. If he hadn't known it was a brothel, Xue Mu might have thought it was a nobleman's residence.

The brothel itself was just a few large buildings closest to the market. Behind the buildings were many levels of areas, such as courtyards for guests to stay, residences for guards, and so on. Beyond the courtyards was a bamboo forest, and the most secluded and heavily guarded area in the deepest part of the forest was where the Star Moon Sect disciples were stationed.

They didn't enter through the brothel but through a back door into the bamboo forest. The bamboo forest had an array formation. Xue Mu saw a female guard activate some mechanism, and the misty bamboo forest immediately became clear, with a bell sound echoing, like a doorbell.

Xue Mu thought to himself that array formations should involve calculations. Since the Star Moon Sect was proficient in array formations, they shouldn't be unable to do basic math. Perhaps each disciple had their own specialty and was responsible for a specific area?

Seeing him deep in thought, Yue Xiaochan seemed to understand what he was thinking and pouted, "If it weren't for Aunt Yin Ye being trapped in the Six Fans Gate, why would Master have to do the accounting herself? Once we rescue Aunt Yin Ye, she might have something to talk about with you."

Xue Mu nodded, saying nothing. Indeed, each had their own role, and a sect couldn't be so simple.

A graceful young woman led several others out of the bamboo forest and bowed gracefully to the carriage, "Greetings, Sect Master."

Xue Qingqiu's voice came from inside the carriage, "Qingqing, what's the situation with the Six Fans Gate?"

"Senior Yin Ye was personally brought back by Xiahou Di. She shouldn't be mistreated. I investigated, and Senior Yin Ye is now in Prison No. 3 of the Tian character. It's heavily guarded, with strange formations everywhere. A prison break... would have a low success rate."

"Xiahou Di..." Xue Qingqiu seemed a bit troubled. "This crazy woman's personal achievement makes it much harder to rescue her."

"Sect Master, don't worry. The Six Fans Gate isn't under Xiahou Di's complete control. There are still ways to think about it."

"Um... settle in, and we'll discuss it later."

"Yes." Qingqing's gaze fell on Xue Mu, her eyes showing surprise, as if she was hesitant.

Their entire sect was female. What was this man doing here, and what kind of accommodation should he be given? And this man seemed to have no cultivation at all... When did the sect have someone like this?

Seeing her confusion, Yue Xiaochan said, "This is Xue Mu, the accountant Master personally appointed."

The surname Xue and the accounting role... Qingqing seemed to understand something and stopped worrying, smiling, "Please follow me."

Xue Mu knew she had misunderstood, perhaps thinking he was related to Xue Qingqiu. He glanced at Yue Xiaochan, who made a face.

This girl... on purpose, right? Xue Mu felt a bit warm inside. This deliberate guidance was quite important, determining whether he would be treated as a distinguished guest or a servant. Strangely, Xue Qingqiu didn't object, either because she didn't care or because she was too indulgent with Yue Xiaochan and didn't want to go against her. This tacit approval instantly changed how everyone looked at him...

Finding a chance, Yue Xiaochan giggled and whispered in his ear, "Don't look at me like that. I just think you're different from those servants. If you really want to thank me, tell me more stories."

Xue Mu smiled, "As many as you want."

As a man, Xue Mu ultimately lived separately from the Star Moon Sect disciples. The one guiding him was a young girl named Meng Lan, who had been standing next to Qingqing, indicating she was an important disciple responsible for the area. Xue Mu didn't chat casually with her and followed her silently to a small, private courtyard.

A small bamboo house made of green bamboo, elegant and refined, with unknown flowers blooming in the small courtyard, fragrant and pleasant. Xue Mu immediately liked this small courtyard, thinking that even modern agritainment couldn't match this fresh and genuine atmosphere. Unfortunately, there would be no internet here, and the nights would likely be very boring.

The young girl Meng Lan stopped and bowed slightly, "Sir, we're here."

Xue Mu, who had been silent all the way, finally spoke, "Thank you, Miss Meng Lan."

Meng Lan bit her lower lip, a seductive smile appearing on her face, and she leaned in, her white, plump body seemingly touching Xue Mu's arm unintentionally, saying in a soft, seductive voice, "The place is humble, I hope you don't mind..."

The soft, warm touch and the seductive words made Xue Mu turn his head to meet Meng Lan's face, feeling a bit surprised. What are you doing?

This girl was about seventeen or eighteen, with an incomparably beautiful face. Perhaps due to her long-term cultivation of the Star Moon Sect's techniques, she had a hazy aura, similar to the occasional aura of Xue Qingqiu and Yue Xiaochan, giving her a mysterious and elusive charm. This was a special beauty, a kind of fantastical quality that Xue Mu had never seen in modern society, which he had always admired.

But at this moment, Meng Lan's aura changed. Her eyes were filled with a spring-like glow, her sensuous red lips slightly parted, and the fragrant scent of flowers filled his nostrils. The most primitive desires were aroused by this sensory experience, making him want to tear away the veil and see more.

Xue Mu wasn't a naive young man; on the contrary, he had experienced many women. But at this moment, he still felt a surge of primitive desire, his eyes involuntarily falling on the white expanse of her chest, wanting to tear it open and bite down viciously.

Xue Mu believed in his battle-hardened experience. No matter how beautiful the other person was, they couldn't be so easily tempted. This must be the legendary seduction technique. He sighed slightly, stepped back half a foot, and smiled, "I like this place very much, thank you, Miss." He pointed to his bathrobe, "Could you help me find some clean clothes? I want to take a bath."

Although he had seen many strange outfits on the street, this bathrobe wasn't particularly eye-catching, but wearing it around was very uncomfortable. The first thing Xue Mu wanted to do after settling in was to change into normal clothes.

Seeing his calm demeanor, Meng Lan's eyes showed a fleeting surprise, then she gently caressed Xue Mu's chest and said softly, "That's a small matter. Why don't I serve you in your bath?"

Xue Mu smiled, "Miss, your sect's seduction technique shouldn't be used on yourself."

Meng Lan was taken aback, her seductive smile finally fading, and she stepped back half a step, "Sir, though you have no cultivation, your willpower is extraordinary. I was too presumptuous." She paused and smiled again, "I'll take my leave. Someone will bring your clothes soon."

With that, she gracefully left. As her beautiful figure disappeared, the surging desire