Chapter 425: The Hundred Flowers Pavilion
Chapter 425: The Hundred Flowers Pavilion
Mo Hua had made up his mind.
Since the Hundred Flowers Pavilion was protected by the Visible Dust Array, attempting to conceal their presence would only expose their tricks. So, he decided to do away with stealth and enter boldly instead!
However, his young age might prevent others from granting him entry.
In that case, he would need to find a leader for their expedition.
Within Nan Yue City, the person he was most familiar with was Si Tu Fang.
But he couldn't very well ask Big Sister Si Tu to take him to a brothel.
She definitely wouldn't agree to it.
Moreover, she would probably think that he had picked up bad habits and would damage her reputation.
Although he was young, he was already a first-rank array master and a cultivator of some status. His reputation was still very important.
Aside from Si Tu Fang, the person Mo Hua was closest to was Elder Su, with whom he often drank tea.
And whenever Elder Su mentioned brothels, he did so with great familiarity, as if he frequented such places in his free time.
Asking him would definitely be the right choice.
Mo Hua looked at Elder Su with sparkling eyes.
Elder Su froze.
Mo Hua's simple and direct response had caused all his speculations about hidden schemes to fall flat.
This was not what he had expected...
He had thought that Mo Hua was plotting something, something secretive, something that was not to be shared or spoken of.
But to think that it was a trip to a brothel... well, that was...
Actually quite reasonable...
Elder Su paused, stroking his beard as he thought it over.
It seemed... there wasn't anything wrong with it.
It was indeed a secretive matter, something one wouldn't want others to know about, something that needed to be approached indirectly...
However...
Elder Su looked at Mo Hua, his eyes clear and innocent, and said gently, "Isn't this a bit early for someone your age?"
Mo Hua frowned, his face serious, "I have a legitimate reason."
Elder Su was a bit hesitant.
"You're saying this with such a serious expression, but it's about something so unserious. It's hard for me to take it seriously too..."
Then, Elder Su had another idea. "Or, you could browse through the clan records that Lord Lu gave you and see if there are any young ladies who catch your eye. You can secretly tell me, and I'll talk to Lord Lu on your behalf to help you settle the marriage early."
Mo Hua furrowed his brows, "I really do have a legitimate reason!"
Elder Su was taken aback, "Really?"
"Mhm." Mo Hua nodded earnestly.
Elder Su felt a bit embarrassed. He asked quietly, "Can you tell me what it is? Of course, if it's private, you don't have to."
Mo Hua thought about it and said, "Didn't I ask you to help me find a man surnamed 'Yan'?"
Elder Su was surprised, "He's into this too?"
Mo Hua silently looked at Elder Su.
Elder Su realized he had spoken out of turn and became flustered, quickly changing the subject, "Is this Mr. Yan also a fellow cultivator?"
The look in Mo Hua's eyes became even more complex.
Elder Su gently patted his mouth, feeling like he was only making things worse the more he spoke. He decided to drop the subject and instead asked, "Are there really clues about this Mr. Yan in the brothels on Jin Hua Street?"
In truth, Mo Hua wasn't too sure himself. There might be, but there might not be as well.
He had no leads on Mr. Yan's disappearance from the mines, which were connected to the gray-robed cultivator.
Mo Hua's primary purpose this time was to find the gray-robed cultivator who had hired people to kill and buy corpses.
Since Mr. Yan had gone missing from the mines, and the mines were connected to the gray-robed cultivator, there might be a link between the two.
Of course, he couldn't explicitly say all this.
So, Mo Hua replied, "There probably are."
"I see..."
Elder Su looked at Mo Hua, and his expression gradually softened.
So, it turned out that he was concerned about his teacher and wanted to find some clues.
He had really misunderstood this child before...
"No problem," Elder Su said. "Leave it to me. I'll take you there!"
"And my senior brothers and sisters, the ones you've met," Mo Hua added.
Elder Su hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Alright."
"Thank you, Elder Su!" Mo Hua smiled, but then frowned with concern, "We're quite young. Won't there be a problem with you taking us there?"
Elder Su laughed, "It's fine. Brothels aren't just about romantic affairs. There are also clean and chaste attendants who can sing and dance for you. It's quite enjoyable."
Mo Hua nodded, grateful.
Elder Su was really helping him out this time.
Mo Hua thought for a moment and decided to repay Elder Su. He whispered, "Elder Su, there was a small problem with the array you drew the other day, but I didn't tell you because I thought you might feel embarrassed.
He listened with a bemused smile as Mo Hua pointed out the flaws in his array.
But as he listened, Elder Su's expression gradually turned solemn.
Mo Hua's analysis was spot-on; he had indeed made a mistake.
Elder Su frowned slightly.
However, the issue was that Mo Hua had only glanced at the array he had drawn, not studying it in detail.
How could he identify the problem with just a glance? Elder Su was secretly astonished.
Just how profound was this young master's understanding of formations...
...
After Mo Hua left, he informed Bai Zi Sheng and Bai Zi Xi about Elder Su's promise.
"We'll disguise ourselves as scribes and follow Elder Su into the Hundred Flowers Pavilion."
"Alright."
Bai Zi Sheng and Bai Zi Xi nodded.
Three days later, as evening fell and the lights of Jin Hua Street illuminated the night, Mo Hua and his companions followed Elder Su to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.
The three of them wore light green scribe robes.
Mo Hua looked adorable, Bai Zi Sheng stood tall and proud, while Bai Zi Xi, with her long hair tied up, passed off as a handsome young boy.
With her fair skin and ever-changing features, she was not as stunning as before, but she was still exquisite, with a cold and aloof aura, narrow eyes, and a unique, breathtaking beauty.
Both Mo Hua and Bai Zi Sheng were captivated by her new appearance.
Even Elder Su was slightly taken aback, inwardly convinced that Mo Hua's senior brother and sister must have extraordinary backgrounds.
Their demeanor and bearing were far from ordinary.
Elder Su treated them with increased respect.
Jin Hua Street was bustling and vibrant, filled with the allure of wealth and luxury.
Mo Hua and his companions followed Elder Su along the street, making their way towards the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.
There were several brothels on Jin Hua Street.
As they passed by places like Yi Hong Court, Yi Cui Lounge, and Ju Fang Garden, female cultivators would call out to Elder Su, striking alluring poses.
"Elder Su, it's been a while since you last visited me."
Elder Su felt embarrassed and wished he could hide his face.
On any other day, he wouldn't have minded, but today he was accompanied by Mo Hua and the other young ones, and he didn't want to ruin their impression of him.
Along the way, Elder Su pretended to be calm, but his old face turned red with embarrassment.
Fortunately, the street lights also cast a red hue on everyone's faces, so his embarrassment went unnoticed.
After an agonizing journey, Elder Su finally led Mo Hua and the others to the entrance of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.
As expected, a lightly dressed woman came out to greet them, furrowing her brows in a sorrowful manner.
"Elder Su, it's been a while since your last visit..."
Elder Su coughed, "Today, I'm just here to listen to music and watch the dance."
Hearing this, the woman straightened up and smiled gracefully, "Of course, please come in, Elder Su."
Elder Su handed over a bag of spirit stones, "Prepare a pot of the finest Country's Color and Fragrance wine, brew a pot of newly picked Emerging Lotus tea, and a box of Hundred Flowers' Finest pastries..."
The woman smiled radiantly, "Of course."
Elder Su glanced at Mo Hua.
Mo Hua nodded.
Elder Su then led Mo Hua to a spacious and exquisite private room, separated from the flower hall by a screen painted with water lilies and lilies.
Once they were seated, Mo Hua praised,
"Elder Su, you're quite experienced at this."
Elder Su smiled and was about to nod when he suddenly stopped midway, realizing what he was doing, and quickly shook his head,
"No, no, this is only my first... second time here."
He didn't want to exaggerate too much.
"Oh."
Mo Hua clearly didn't believe him.
Feeling Mo Hua's gaze on him, Elder Su squirmed in his seat, eager to change the subject, "Young master, if you're looking for someone, you can ask the girls here."
Mo Hua nodded but asked, "How should I go about it?"
Elder Su coughed a few times, and a woman stepped forward, smiling gently, "What are your orders, Elder?"
"Bring some girls who are well-mannered, know their boundaries, don't wear too much makeup, and aren't too flamboyant. Preferably younger ones..."
Elder Su instructed smoothly, and the woman left to carry out his orders.
Elder Su nodded calmly, then turned to see Mo Hua looking at him with admiration, his big eyes sparkling.
Mo Hua was about to say something when Elder Su quickly interjected,
"I... I just heard others talk about this. I'm not really familiar with it..."
(End of Chapter)
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