Chapter 120 – The Parlour of Clouds and Rain (2/2)

The Parlour of Clouds and Rain.

This did not seem like the name of a brothel, but not only was it a brothel, but it was even the largest, most luxurious brothel within a range of several hundred meters.

From a certain perspective, this was the grandest structure Li Qingshan had seen so far in his time in this world. The pagoda-shaped building had a total of seven storeys, and the lantern light seemed to set the entire place ablaze.

Large numbers of people moved in and out of its huge entrance decorated with lanterns. It was even busier than the markets.

Before they had even entered, a steamy, exotic fragrance surged over. Li Qingshan shrugged. “It’s just a brothel.” Although it was quite extravagant, it still paled in comparison to the skyscrapers and neon lights of his former life.

Ge Jian said mysteriously, “You’ll know once you go in. This isn’t an ordinary brothel.”

Before the three of them had even entered, a person came out. He had been tossed from the third floor, hitting the ground like a sack of potatoes.

A homicide case? Li Qignshan shivered inside. In a certain sense, the Hawkwolf Guard were the police of this world. He had never thought he would have a case as soon as he officially took his position. However, the passers-by in the surroundings all hurried off with their own matters after being surprised in the beginning, acting as if nothing had happened at all.

As for the person on the ground, he actually stood up with a groan and cursed aloud while rubbing his waist. Even louder curses replied to him from the parlour, “What gang leader or branch leader? If you don’t have money, you’d better get out of here! If you’re not going to leave, we’ll cripple your martial arts and keep you around as a eunuch!”

The man tossed out from the third storey was actually a first-rate master, which was why he was uninjured. However, just how powerful was the person who managed to casually throw out a first-rate master?

That seemed to have shut the man up. He cursed beneath his breath a little more before joining the flow of people as if nothing had happened at all.

Ge Jian said, “Here, even the Hawkwolf Guard has to pay. It’s best if we don’t make any trouble.”

Li Qingshan said, “They’re just a brothel, so how are they so haughty?”

Diao Fei said, “The Sect of Clouds and Rain is renowned throughout the Clear River prefecture. They’re skilled in dual cultivation, and they’ve established parlours of Clouds and Rain in various large cities. This is only one of them, though it is my first time.”

Ge Jian smiled. “It looks like Diao Fei is the one with knowledge. Qingshan, you know what dual cultivation is, right?”

“Isn’t it just that?” Li Qingshan truly felt like his horizons had been broadened. Sure, there were violent organisations and government systems composed of Qi Practitioners, but there were actually even brothels run by Qi Practitioners. He could not help but let his opinion of Qi Practitioners crumble slightly.

Ge Jian said, “Dual cultivation is just like ingesting pills and herbs. They’re both ancient daoist methods, focusing on the unity of yin and yang. However, you’re right as well. It’s that, also known as sexual practices. Think about it. The women raised by a sect that specially studies sexual practices…”

Li Qingshan grinned. “Don’t tell me they’re harvesting yang to nurture their yin!” It was no wonder that Zhuo Zhibo wanted him to go out on the top of a woman. It would be far too hilarious.

Ge Jian laughed. “How could that be? If that’s really the case, why would there still be so many people? Anyways, you’ll know once you try it.”

Li Qingshan shook his head. “I think we should forget about it.” He did not feel like this was a good place.

Diao Fei wanted to leave as well. He would not have minded if it were a regular brothel. He had heard about many rumors regarding the Parlour of Clouds and Rain before. No matter when, pursuing pleasure would never benefit a Qi Practitioner’s cultivation.

As a result, Ge Jian flapped his gums and rambled, “It’s so tiring to practise qi, so shouldn’t we reward ourselves?” “Only a combination of work and play will benefit cultivation. It doesn’t matter if it’s just once or twice.” “You’re men, so stop being so indecisive. Just enjoy yourselves. Are you supposed to be afraid of women as men?”

He diligently played the most common role in the world, a vile, silver tongued person with ill intentions. A vicious friend was even more terrifying than an impressive enemy.

Under his persuasions and urging, he basically dragged the two of them into the brothel. A hubbub of noise erupted in their ears. Many men and women embraced one another with ruffled clothing, forming a scene of ecstacy. In such a bizarre atmosphere, no one cared anymore, releasing their desires. It was just like the scenes of indulgences in the legends, such that even Li Qingshan became rather dumbfounded despite being a modern transmigrator.

“Master Ge, you’ve made the girls wait quite a bit. You’ve booked the best room. Please go upstairs!” A plump woman covered in makeup received them. She saw Li Qingshan and Diao Fei. “Hmm? Little brothers, you seem unfamiliar.”

Li Qingshan saw true qi flow through the lady. She was actually a Qi Practitioner.