Ultimate Path to Heaven

Chapter 56 Jinxiang Pavilion

Before long, Ye Bufan brought Li Mian to Zuixianlou, and Xiao Jin stopped thinking about those upsetting things.

"I never expected that the meticulous and far-sighted Valley Master Lin would have such a character under his command." Ye Bufan looked somewhat bewildered.

"Your bodyguards are no different," Li Mian retorted bluntly, downing a bowl of wine in one gulp.

"..."

Instead of being angry, Ye Bufan laughed and ignored Li Mian, turning to Xiao Jin with a solemn expression: "So, Zhang Shi'an's secret meeting with the Seventh Prince was for your sake, Young Master."

Xiao Jin wasn't surprised, since the system had given him a 'notification.' He was just curious about what Zhang Shi'an and the Seventh Prince wanted to do to him.

"What's the Seventh Prince's latest move?" Xiao Jin didn't want to have any contact with the Seventh Prince, but it seems that's not an option now.

"I'll be going to Jinxiang Pavilion tonight, that's all for now." Ye Bufan replied to Xiao Jin, while thinking to himself.

At this moment, Xiao Jin looked at Li Mian, who was drinking in silence, and suddenly had an idea: "Why don't you come with me to Jinxiang Pavilion tonight, Brother Li, to relax!"

Li Mian almost choked on his drink. He had never been to such a place of pleasure (he wasn't a womanizer), but now the young master, whose "temperament" had changed, was going to lose his virginity.

It's hard to imagine what it would taste like...

"This..." Ye Bufan looked at Xiao Jin with some confusion, but couldn't say anything more.

After a few seconds, Ye Bufan managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Putting aside how to relax, going to see the Seventh Prince "directly" without knowing the situation could lead to unforeseen complications.

But Xiao Jin thought otherwise. Since the Seventh Prince was targeting him, he would definitely get a speed bonus once the outcome was clear, not to mention Zhang Shi'an.

"There's nothing wrong with it. Since that Seventh Prince is interested in me, let's see how he reacts when he sees me!"

"..."

Ye Bufan wanted to say something more, but ultimately chose to remain silent. As far as he knew, the Seventh Prince Chu Yuan did not have any ninth-rank experts by his side, so there was no need to worry about the safety of the young master Xiao Jin.

Ye Bufan was overthinking the so-called relaxation.

As dusk settles and the city lights begin to twinkle.

The plaque of Jinxiang Pavilion glowed with a warm, ambiguous light in the deepening night. Carriages gradually filled the area in front of the gate, and wealthy guests dressed in fine silks and satins entered through the vermilion gate, chatting and laughing, shutting out the hustle and bustle of the city.

Several bright, glazed lamps hung high from the domed ceiling of the spacious hall, casting a soft, honey-like light. In the center of the hall stood a carved stage, where an actress held a pipa, her lips slightly parted, her voice melodious and delicate.

The tables and chairs scattered around were used by guests, some leaning against others, others sitting, each accompanied by beautiful women dressed in fine clothes and jewels.

The sounds of toasting, giggling, drinking games, chess pieces falling on the board, and even reciting poems blend together with the decadent singing, creating the unique clamor of this worldly pleasure quarter.

In a secluded room on the second floor, a woman in an apricot-red dress embroidered with gold thread stood by the window. She did not join the singing and dancing downstairs, but simply gazed quietly out the window, her eyes seeming to hold the image of someone breaking free from their cage.

Below the window lies the back alley of Jinxiang Pavilion, a world entirely different from the splendor and clamor within. Separated by only a window, yet it is a boundary between the warm, bustling world and the desolate human realm.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside the door. The woman was startled and quickly sat down in front of the chaise longue, trembling.

The door opened with a sound, and the man who entered was none other than the Seventh Prince Chu Yuan, who was already somewhat drunk.

"Good heavens! This is quite a lively place!" As Xiao Jin entered Jinxiang Pavilion, he was feeling quite moved when the madam, with her captivating charm, came to greet him.

The madam, waving her red handkerchief, smiled before even speaking, her eyes already scanning Xiao Jin and his companion's attire and bearing: "Oh my! Is this your first time visiting, gentlemen? You look so distinguished!"

Li Mian retreated stiffly behind Xiao Jin. The madam, with her sharp eyes, casually brushed Xiao Jin's sleeve with her handkerchief: "Please come in! Every girl here is a confidante; you'll be satisfied!"

After Xiao Jin insisted on taking a seat in the main hall, the madam turned her disgusted gaze toward the other guest.

Looking around, Xiao Jin finally turned to Li Mian, who shook his head and slowly looked up at the second floor...

Li Mian recognized the Seventh Prince Chu Yuan, but he couldn't find him in the main hall. Xiao Jin probably thought he was in a room on the second floor, but there was no rush.

Li Mian was already uncomfortable sitting there, and when the girl came, he drank one cup of wine after another in silence, making Xiao Jin shake his head helplessly. This tough guy who would kill without blinking an eye was actually made to feel like he was sitting on pins and needles by a woman of pleasure, completely at a loss.

"How about we go up to the second floor and let loose completely, bro?" Xiao Jin's tone couldn't help but tease.

"Master, please don't joke!" Li Mian was almost losing his composure; he was quite an oddball.

Joking aside, the woman sitting next to Li Mian perked up: "What this young master says is absolutely right, then let me serve you well..."

The woman leaned close to Li Mian as she spoke, and her delicate hands began to tickle him, so much so that she didn't finish her sentence.

Bang!

Li Mian slammed a silver ingot on the table: "Take the money and get out!"

Looking at the silver on the table, the woman wanted to say something more, but seeing Li Mian's fierce expression and even the scar on his face trembling, she immediately took the silver and slunk away.

Seeing Li Mian like this, Xiao Jin helplessly gestured for the woman beside him to leave, regretting that he shouldn't have brought Li Mian to this brothel.

It was Li Mian's silver table that attracted the attention of many people, including the Seventh Prince's informant, who immediately spotted Zhang Shi'an on the second floor.

In a room on the second floor, Zhang Shi'an was leaning against a soft couch, immersed in a warm and fragrant embrace.

The women on either side nestled together like vines, one holding a silver pot to pour wine, her jade-like arm gently outstretched. The other held a crystal grape, her slender fingers bringing it to her lips. She massaged his shoulders from behind, her breath sweet as orchids. The woman sitting before him had alluring, seductive eyes.

Zhang Shi'an was accompanied by six or seven beautiful women, a stark contrast to Li Mian.

Just as they were getting into the swing of things, the door suddenly opened and a man walked in. Zhang Shi'an was about to get angry, but after seeing who it was, he reluctantly sent the beauties away, which was quite a disappointment.

Xiao Jin didn't particularly enjoy drinking, but seeing Li Mian drinking silently like a wooden post, he had no choice but to clink glasses with him and pretend to chat, occasionally glancing at the second floor.

Xiao Jin had a reason for asking Li Mian to accompany him. After all, Zhang Shi'an knew that Ye Bufan was a ninth-rank official, but Li Mian was like a novice, completely oblivious to romance, which was rather disappointing.

Fortunately, his purpose wasn't really to indulge in carefree romance, otherwise Xiao Jin really wouldn't have been able to sit still.

"Hmm?" As Xiao Jin's gaze fell upon the second floor, a figure hurriedly hid. "Zhang Shi'an?"

Xiao Jin's eyesight wasn't that sharp, but it was most likely Zhang Shi'an... He was immediately overjoyed.

Regardless of whether taking such a risk was impulsive or reckless, Xiao Jin was always concerned about Zhang Shi'an's agility. If possible, it would be best if the Seventh Prince came along as well.

Having witnessed Wang Suiyue's "cheating" and seen Chu Xiong's actions, Xiao Jin no longer wanted to be so cautious and discreet. He believed that only by facing real danger could his agility and defense points increase rapidly...

"I hope this seventh prince won't disappoint me." With that thought in mind, Xiao Jin stopped looking at the second floor and started teasing Li Mian about women, trying to make Li Mian relax.