Chapter 49

Tang Yan had a habit in his previous life: after each tomb exploration, he would find a woman and indulge himself thoroughly. Now, in this magical new world, after struggling in the deep mountains for three or four months, he yearned for a wild night even more.

The Drunken Paradise was the most luxurious brothel in Juxiang City, renowned throughout the vast Northern Wasteland, with a steady stream of visitors coming to experience its allure.

"Oh, isn't this Young Master Yan? You haven't been here for a while. The girls at home have been missing you terribly." Before Tang Yan even reached the Drunken Paradise, the madam, who was arranging things at the entrance, saw him and immediately greeted him warmly.

The madam was known as Aunt Mei. She was thirty years old, tall, and voluptuous, exuding a mature and alluring beauty that was the complete opposite of Elinda's icy purity. Her charm was so seductive that many in Juxiang City wanted to devour her, but no one dared to touch her, fearing her powerful background—she was the secret lover of the head of the Yang family, Yang Fenghua!

The Drunken Paradise was also one of the Yang family's businesses!

"Does Aunt Mei miss me?" Tang Yan's eyes lit up, and he boldly hugged Aunt Mei's soft waist, pulling her close and teasingly stroking her smooth chin.

"Such audacity!!" The guards around them turned cold, drawing their swords and ready to rush over.

Aunt Mei quickly gestured to stop them, her smile unchanged. She lightly circled Tang Yan's chest, her voice dripping with seduction: "I think of you day and night, almost losing my appetite. Hehe."

"Then will Aunt Mei accompany me tonight?"

"No rush, there are plenty of opportunities. You came early today, and Xue Rou and Huo Wu haven't started their shifts yet. Why don't you go first?" Aunt Mei blinked her seductive eyes and subtly wriggled out of Tang Yan's embrace.

"Call them all, prepare the best wine and dishes, and find something fresh for my brother." Tang Yan threw a bag of gold coins to the guard beside him.

Aunt Mei's eyes lit up, her smile deepening: "I guarantee Young Master will be satisfied!"

The sky hadn't yet darkened, and the Drunken Paradise was almost empty. Various girls were walking around leisurely. As soon as they saw the generous and bold regular customer, Young Master Tang, a wave of coquettish sighs and calls erupted. Tang Yan was not at all intimidated, warmly greeting them.

Du Yang followed behind Tang Yan, feeling somewhat awkward. He had only intended to broaden his horizons and experience life, but he hadn't expected Young Master Tang to be so popular. He had never been to such a place and had never experienced such a scene. His cheeks flushed, and he felt a wave of heat as he looked at the various women, some slender and some voluptuous, all dressed provocatively.

They were truly different from the female students at the academy.

As they were led by a servant to the second floor, the red candles and luxurious, quiet atmosphere were filled with the fragrance of flowers, creating a captivating and intoxicating scent. They followed the floral path to the entrance of the Drunken Paradise's front room, where two young maids sweetly called out to Young Master, lifting the green jade curtain and inviting them in.

The interior was opulent and grand, adorned with enchanting rose lamps. Tang Yan took a deep breath, feeling a sense of relaxation from the depths of his heart, as if the fatigue of the past four months had dissipated.

"Please wait, Young Master. The wine and dishes will be served soon." The two young maids came to their side, massaging and kneading them.

Du Yang's body trembled slightly, almost falling to the ground.

Tang Yan smiled: "Don't be nervous. Today is for relaxation, a complete indulgence."

Du Yang's body stiffened, feeling unworthy of such treatment. He waved for the maids to leave, taking a deep breath to calm his racing heart: "What are your plans? Stay in Juxiang City forever, or leave after some time?"

"What do you think?"

"Where can you obtain more Spirit Source Liquid, that's where you should be." Du Yang roughly understood Tang Yan's secret and knew the reason for Elinda's breakthrough. Everything was tied to the green flame and the condensed Spirit Source Liquid. Although Juxiang City did not prohibit killing, Tang Yan did not dare to recklessly 'refine' people.

Tang Yan smiled silently: "My current strength is not suitable for leaving Juxiang City."

At this moment, the curtain was lifted, and a row of maids entered with wine and dishes, quickly setting up a sumptuous banquet.

"Thousand beauties, drunk in the red dust. Spring breeze rises, willow catkins fly, heroes' courage shortens, and love grows long, the sword turns into a gentle embrace..." The sound of the zither and the enchanting song filled the air.

The large screen in the Drunken Paradise opened, revealing a delicate and elegant zither platform. A woman with a graceful and charming appearance, black hair flowing like a waterfall, and eyes like water, exuded a spiritual aura. She was fully focused on the zither, without a hint of frivolity, only the refined charm of poetry and literature.

"This is Xue Rou, the top courtesan of the Drunken Paradise." Tang Yan appreciated her with a knowing smile, introducing her to Du Yang.

"Truly worth the trip." Du Yang's eyes flashed with admiration, never expecting to find such a woman in a brothel. In any other place, she would be a lady of high birth, with a refined aura that even some noble families found hard to cultivate.

"Tonight, she is mine!!" Tang Yan picked up a grape, a smile on his face. Young Master Tang was also captivated by Xue Rou, but her principle was to sell her art, not her body. Even when she occasionally took clients, it was on her terms. Because of this, many noble young masters came to see her, making her reputation grow, but few actually managed to win her favor.

A fragrant breeze blew, and a graceful figure emerged from behind the screen, with a slender and well-proportioned figure, a fiery and alluring body. As she danced, her long, fiery red hair swayed like a living flame, her beautiful face exuding charm, her large, watery eyes seemingly able to speak.

Her straight, delicate nose and lustrous red lips, with her tongue lightly licking her lips, were the epitome of seduction.

Her white neck was like jade, her breasts firm and slightly trembling, her small waist slender, her hips round, and her legs long.

In stark contrast to Xue Rou, she had a completely different style, a seductive and enchanting presence. She wore a tight, black mesh outfit, revealing large areas of snow-white skin, perfectly outlining her curvaceous figure. She was draped in a white veil, which fluttered with her graceful dance, radiating boundless youth and vitality.

Her fiery red hair, snow-white skin, tight black mesh outfit, and light white veil combined to create a strong visual impact.

"This is Huo Wu, known as the twin beauties of the Drunken Paradise alongside Xue Rou." Tang Yan thought to himself, planning to experience the extremes of ice and fire tonight, fulfilling Young Master Tang's last wish.

"Boss!! Boss!! Where's my boss?"

"Leaving your brothers behind to come here for pleasure, that's not right."

Suddenly, a series of hoarse shouts broke the enchanting atmosphere, and heavy footsteps approached. With a loud bang, two young men, one tall and thin, the other short and fat, rudely burst in.

"Oh! Huo Wu, hehe, I've missed you so much!!" The fat man's small eyes widened, and he laughed as he lunged forward, but Huo Wu easily dodged.

"Hey? Where are you going? Come to big brother's arms." The tall, thin man quickly blocked her, trying to grab her, but she easily slipped away.

"Little sister, let big brother hug you."

"I'll go first."

"Don't run."

The two completely ignored Tang Yan and chased Huo Wu around the room, their lecherous behavior making Tang Yan and Du Yang's faces turn black.

These two were Young Master Tang's close friends and notorious troublemakers in Juxiang City. The tall, thin one was Ren Lingfeng, nicknamed "Maniac," and the short, fat one was Hai Panghai, nicknamed "Fat Sea." Both were young masters from noble families, true scoundrels.

After chasing for a long time, they were out of breath and hadn't even touched Huo Wu's clothes, leaving only a room filled with her silver laughter and the scent of flowers.

"No more, I'm exhausted. Oh, my back." Fat Sea panted, lying on the table, drenched in sweat: "Boss, that's not right. When we heard you were back, we rushed to your house, but you came here to drink and have fun."

Ren Lingfeng plopped down, snatched a bottle of flower-carved wine, and took a few sips, just about to express his feelings when he suddenly saw Du Yang: "Hey? Isn't that Du Yang? What are you doing here?"

"Friend." Tang Yan replied casually, continuing to watch Huo Wu's dance.

"Uh..." The two looked at each other, confused. Friend? Du Yang was known as a troublemaker among the students and had no regard for noble young masters. Why had he changed tonight?

Ren Lingfeng's eyes lit up, and he suddenly said: "Boss, did you recruit him?"

"Watch your words!" Tang Yan said irritably.

"Hehehe!" Ren Lingfeng laughed with a strange tone, his eyes looking at Du Yang with ill intent: "Boss, this guy gave me two slaps before. Can I get some revenge today?"

Tang Yan ignored him and motioned for Ren Lingfeng to pass the wine: "I have some questions for you."

Hmm? This expression... this tone... something's off! Ren Lingfeng was secretly puzzled but still obediently passed the wine: "Boss, ask away."

"After the students from Juxiang Academy returned, did they talk about me?"

Fat Sea slapped his hand and shouted: "Of course, the focus! Absolute focus!! Boss, you're famous! Do you know? Famous! Some say you were hiding your true talent, that you're actually a genius. Others say you became a third-rank martial artist and found the Divine Spring Town on your own. And there's an even more exaggerated one, saying you completed the baptism!"

Ren Lingfeng laughed: "I told them they were fools! The rumors are too ridiculous! What do we know about Boss? I've even measured the length and thickness of that thing. Hiding his talent? Hiding what, hehe."

Fat Sea wiggled his fat bottom: "If you could become a martial artist, pigs would walk backward."

Ren Lingfeng said: "Don't take it seriously, Boss. It's definitely someone trying to frame you. But the rumors are too exaggerated, no one believes them, and they quickly died down. By the way, after some time, some said you were eaten by a beast in the Confused Forest. Boss, the shock was huge!" Ren Lingfeng recalled the scene, his face full of emotion: "Every household burned incense and bowed, many taverns offered half-price discounts, some brothel girls even offered free service, and even the weapon store in the northeast corner started a big sale."

Fat Sea raised his thumb: "The whole city was in an uproar because of you, little brother, we admire you!!"