Chapter 845: The Flower District
Chapter 845: The Flower District
Soon, Tanjiro and his companions learned about the Flower District within the castle town from Uzui Tengen.
In reality, Uzui didn't have concrete evidence to confirm the presence of the Twelve Kizuki or even an Upper Moon-level demon in the Flower District. Typically, they would continue their exploration to verify the information before seeking support from other Hashira.
However, his anxiety over the disappearance of his three wives prompted him to seek out Tanjiro and the others for assistance.
After understanding the situation, Tanjiro's group wasted no time and immediately set off for the Flower District.
Around the same time that Tanjiro and his companions entered the Flower District, another figure quietly arrived there as well.
He had silver messy hair and wore a loose robe, strolling casually through the Flower District.
With Feng Ye's current appearance, walking in a place like the Flower District would typically attract enthusiastic greetings from many girls, as his demeanor and looks were impeccable and gave off the vibe of a noble young master.
After all, for the women of the Flower District, their dream was to be noticed by a noble and be taken away, as even if they rose to the rank of oiran (top-ranking courtesan), there would still come a day when they would grow old and lose their beauty.
Of course, on the other hand, if one could become an oiran, the opportunities would be far greater than for an ordinary person.
There weren't many oiran in each generation in the Flower District, and they were pursued by those with power and influence. To a certain extent, they even had the right to choose, although this was mostly limited to ordinary individuals.
If truly powerful and influential figures were to visit the Flower District, all the oiran from the different flower houses would have to come out to entertain them.
As Feng Ye walked through the district, his influence might not seem that significant, but his appearance and demeanor were enough to cause a sensation.
However, strangely, the entire Flower District's bustle seemed out of place with his solitary presence.
He strolled down the street, and not a single person—whether the passing samurai, pedestrians, or the vibrantly dressed girls—greeted him, as if they hadn't noticed his existence.
Feng Ye continued strolling casually, venturing deeper into the Flower District until he reached a flower house in the middle section, named "Kyogoku House." He looked up at the name of the establishment before stepping inside.
On the upper floor of the Kyogoku House, in a private room, lived the oiran named "Warabi," who had a room of her own—a privilege exclusive to oiran. They didn't need to go out and proactively solicit customers like the ordinary courtesans, due to their high status and also because they were too expensive for the average person to afford.
In the room, a woman sat in front of a mirror, lazily stretching her body while two female attendants carefully applied makeup to her face. However, she was so naturally beautiful that she needed no adornment, and her flawless skin was almost unnaturally perfect, a trait not commonly found in humans.
If one looked closely, they would realize that her skin had no imperfections, and every inch of it was perfect. It was this very perfection that made her stand out as abnormal.
She was a demon.
She was Koeni, the younger sister of the Sixth Upper Moon of the Twelve Kizuki, Daki.
However, the people here were unaware of this, and even the owner, who had noticed something amiss, and her personal attendants chose to feign ignorance, as those who had revealed their knowledge had disappeared from this world.
Knock, knock, knock.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, followed by the voice of the owner of Kyogoku House.
Daki turned her head and casually ran her fingers through her hair as she asked, "What's his background?"
As the oiran, she was very selective. She often turned away customers who didn't interest her, only showing interest in those with exceptionally handsome features—the 'quality resources.'
Although she was the flower queen of Kyogoku House, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was the real owner behind the scenes. At the very least, the madam, who had sensed something amiss, feared her and complied with her every request.
So, any guest invited to meet her by the madam was either a 'quality resource' or someone of significant status. The former would be perfect for her enjoyment, while the latter could be dealt with perfunctorily. As an Upper Moon demon, toying with ordinary humans was child's play.
"He seems to be a noble from the Mizuhara clan," the madam said, her eyes reflecting a mix of emotions. "Among all the people I've ever seen, his aura is unparalleled."
When she saw Feng Ye enter the establishment, she thought that if she were twenty years younger, she might have been smitten as well. But knowing that he was here to see Warabi, the oiran, she couldn't help but sigh.
While Warabi's ferocity might be hidden from outsiders, it wasn't something the madam was unaware of. Over the years, countless beautiful courtesans and guests had gone missing, all presumed to have fallen victim to Warabi.
Seeking out Warabi was undoubtedly a path to self-destruction.
The madam even gently reminded Feng Ye that Warabi was still preparing and offered him the option to wait or consider other girls. However, Feng Ye seemed completely unfazed by her warning.
"Oh?" Daki's eyebrows rose in surprise, and then she smiled gracefully. "Now I'm intrigued."
Being referred to as the most remarkable person the madam had ever seen naturally piqued her interest. He was undoubtedly a quality resource, and she was just as selective about her meals as she was about her companions. Ugly men and women simply didn't appeal to her.
Daki's breathtaking smile sent a chill down the madam's spine.
Noticing the madam's reaction, Daki tilted her head and asked, "What's wrong?"
"That guest... he seems to be a noble from the Mizuhara clan," the madam hesitated before adding.
Because of her fear of Daki, she often turned a blind eye to many things. However, she worried that if something happened to this particular guest, it might cause some trouble.
"Don't worry, I know my limits," Daki assured her with a soft laugh. "Now, go and invite the guest in."
Noble? So what?
While she usually refrained from targeting individuals with powerful backgrounds, it didn't mean she feared them. They were merely humans, regardless of their status. At most, she would abandon her identity as 'Warabi' and create a new one if things became too troublesome. She just didn't want to give up the Flower District as it was the perfect hiding place.
(End of Chapter)
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