147: Chapter 147 Green Snake Redeems People
"Young Master, you are so generous!"
The madam heard Xu Qing's voice and was a bit puzzled.
Why does it sound so much like a girl?
Could it be that she encountered someone with a penchant for mirror-grinding today?
"The top beauty of our establishment is Miss Xianglan."
"Miss Xianglan is proficient in the four arts—zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting. Young Master, you may go to her room for a chat."
"Fangshui, hurry and lead the Young Master to Xianglan's room."
Xu Qing was thus led to a room.
As soon as the room was opened, a fragrant scent wafted out, making one feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
Xu Qing stepped into the room, feeling a little excited.
"This humble girl, Xianglan, greets the Young Master."
The Elder slightly crouched in a salute, and Xu Qing cupped his fists in return before sitting down by the table.
"Xianglan will pour tea for the Young Master. May I ask where the Young Master resides?"
Xianglan crouched down to pour tea for Xu Qing.
The tea flowed like a pillar, creating not a single ripple in the teapot.
It was indeed a fine display of tea-pouring skill.
Xu Qing had seen it now; having seen and even summoned the top beauty of the brothel, he was satisfied.
There was no need for any foreplay; it was time to get straight to the main event.
Xu Qing reached out and tilted Xianglan's chin up, and only then was the face under Xu Qing's cloak clearly seen.
What a beautiful and flawless face!
It didn't seem to belong to the mortal world, looking like a fairy; even as a woman herself, she found her heart racing.
At this level of beauty, the allure and lethality transcended gender!
Was she really going to engage in mirror-grinding here today?
She actually felt a bit excited, feeling as though she shouldn't be the one receiving money from this girl, but rather the one paying her!
A thousand thoughts raced through her mind.
But soon, she just stared blankly at Xu Qing and lost consciousness.
"Operating Charm at full power produces amazing results."
Although Xu Qing looked down on this skill, it was indeed very practical.
As expected, can no one escape the Law of Truth?
"Xianglan, let me ask you."
"A month ago, was a young girl who looked like a maidservant sold here?"
Xu Qing skipped the foreplay and started the main event.
What? What did you think it was?
The Green Snake is a decent snake!
"...Yes, some with average looks were sold off, while those with good looks are in the backyard being taught by a hired teacher."
Xianglan had lost consciousness by now and confessed everything without reservation.
"Take me there."
Xu Qing could naturally use Spells directly.
But since this was someone else's territory, it was better to restrain his Spells and Divine Sense and keep a low profile.
"Yes."
Xianglan stood up, led Xu Qing out of the room, and into the backyard.
Along the way, seeing that it was the establishment's top beauty leading someone, no one blocked them.
This was also why Xu Qing chose the top beauty.
Otherwise, why spend an ingot of silver to call for the top beauty!
What Xu Qing handed over was real silver; if it were fake, the illusion would dispel once he left.
Then, the people of the brothel would mistakenly think these women had stolen it, inevitably leading to their persecution.
"It's just ahead."
Xianglan led Xu Qing to a schoolroom.
Inside, rows of young girls were holding brushes, learning to write.
Xu Qing pushed the door open and entered.
Ignoring the teacher, Xu Qing walked among the group of girls and sniffed slightly.
Soon, he smelled the same scent as on the jade pendant and locked onto one of the girls.
Even a drug-sniffing dog would be dumbfounded.
"Little girl, what is your name?"
Xu Qing looked at the girl, who was about eight or nine years old, and asked.
"...Hong Ruo."
The girl glanced around and said cautiously.
"Follow me, I'll take you away from here."
Xu Qing slightly released Charm, and the girl suddenly felt that the Xu Qing before her had become incredibly friendly.
She obediently put down her brush, stood up, and followed behind Xu Qing.
Charm is truly too practical!
"Young Master, Young Master! What are you doing?!"
The madam from before rushed in.
She also glared at the dazed Xianglan.
This top beauty was usually so smart; why was she so muddled today, bringing a guest into the backyard?
"Young Master, it's against the rules for guests to enter the backyard!"
Xu Qing glanced at the madam.
"This girl, I'm redeeming her."
Xu Qing pulled Hong Ruo from behind him to his side and said.
The madam hurriedly looked at Hong Ruo.
Setting aside Xu Qing's face-blindness, the madam's eyes were indeed quite sharp.
Although Hong Ruo was small, she already showed the signs of a budding beauty.
Furthermore, she had been a clever student during this time.
In the future, she might very well become the second top beauty of Hongyi Garden.
How could she let her be redeemed?
"I don't know the Young Master's name or where he resides?"
The madam decided to inquire about his background first.
"My surname is Xu, I live by the river, I have three younger sisters at home, no parents, and no relatives."
Xu Qing's words left the madam stunned.
"...Then get the hell out!"
"No money, no power, and yet you want to play the hero saving the beauty."
"Someone, kick him out!"
The madam's voice was deafening, making one's ears ache.
Xu Qing sighed.
"Brother, please don't worry about Hong Ruo anymore; Hong Ruo doesn't want to cause you any trouble."
Hong Ruo looked up, her eyes gazing at Xu Qing from below with a pitiful look.
Her expression said clearly that she was sorry for causing him trouble.
"Your sister entrusted you to me."
"Don't think too much, little one; just leave it to me."
Xu Qing rubbed Hong Ruo's head and looked at the overbearing madam standing with her hands on her hips.
"Go, throw him out!"
At the madam's command, several burly men rushed toward Xu Qing.
Xu Qing slowly raised a hand.
"Kneel."
A terrifying pressure spread out with him at the center.
The burly men all knelt down with lightning speed, sliding on their knees right before Xu Qing.
'That was a great show of dominance!'
Xu Qing was quite satisfied.
Next, without even glancing at the madam, he pulled Hong Ruo out of the Yi Hong Courtyard.
Leaving the Yi Hong Courtyard.
A monk blocked Xu Qing's path, possessing the Dao Cultivation of the Foundation Establishment Stage.
"amitabha, this poor monk, Fadu, greets the West River Maiden."
Monk Fadu performed a Buddhist salute to Xu Qing.
Xu Qing returned the salute without surprise.
After all, this was a city of the Bodhi Kingdom, and he had just exposed his Demonic Qi, so the guarding Cultivators would naturally notice.
Fortunately, Xu Qing was somewhat famous.
If it were an ordinary demonic Cultivator, it probably wouldn't be just one Cultivator coming to negotiate.
"Maiden, may I ask what brings you to the Bodhi Kingdom this time?"
Fadu asked.
"Soliciting prostitutes."
Xu Qing's single word choked back Fadu's subsequent words.
It was the first time he had heard these two words spoken so righteously.
"A... amitabha..."
Fadu recited a Buddhist chant.
"And in this Bodhi Kingdom of yours, the brothels aren't very good."
"They bully the weak; they took This Snake's silver and then picked up sticks to drive the snake away."
"If This Snake didn't happen to know a few minor tricks, I might have met my end here in your Bodhi Kingdom today."
After saying this, Xu Qing ignored the monk and led Hong Ruo away.
Walking further, they entered a tea stall.
He took out two pieces of a jade pendant from his robe and showed them to Hong Ruo.
She finally completely believed that her sister had entrusted her to Xu Qing.
Hong Ruo held the jade pendant, holding back her tears.
"Hong Ruo thanks the Maiden for saving her life."
"Maiden, what should Hong Ruo do from now on?"
Hong Ruo mimicked Monk Fadu from earlier and addressed Xu Qing as Maiden.
"Leave future matters for the future."
"First, learn how to catch Frogs."
"And, don't call me Maiden."
"Please call me Lord Green Snake."