The place they arrived at.
Was a brothel.
This place was filled with vibrant colors, and all the women were delicate and charming. Upon seeing someone dressed in finery, they would flock towards him.
The aroma of wine turned into a stench, permeating the air and transforming into a putrid odor that made one nauseous.
Gu Qianying stood blankly beside Bai Yufeng, not uttering a word.
However, subtly, she covered her nostrils with her spiritual energy.
This place was filled with malevolent energy.
It was contrary to her spiritual energy and would affect her cultivation.
Moreover, the malevolent energy here was not the so-called demonic energy.
Instead, it originated from human desires.
These desires could lead people astray, causing them to lose their way.
They would abandon everything, indulging only in this debauchery, completely unable to extricate themselves.
Bai Yufeng seemed like a regular patron here.
Dressed in a dark, long robe, he walked directly ahead, fanning himself leisurely.
The madam of the establishment, upon seeing Bai Yufeng.
Smiled so broadly that the fat on her face bunched together. She wiggled with delight and quickly approached Bai Yufeng.
"Oh my! Isn't this our Young Master? You're in such good spirits today, thinking of coming here for some entertainment."
The madam spoke, feigning a delicate gesture as she covered her mouth, unable to contain her mirth.
She also reached out with a handkerchief towards Bai Yufeng.
Unexpectedly.
Bai Yufeng paid her no mind.
He recoiled with disgust.
With a mere flick of his hand.
The handkerchief in the madam's hand split into two halves and burned into ashes mid-air.
After turning into ashes.
It slowly drifted to the ground.
This spectacle was quite grand, and within moments, it caused everyone present to fall silent.
They stared tensely at Bai Yufeng.
He was the eldest young master of the Shengyu family, one of the future heirs.
If Bai Yufeng were to become angry, none of them present would survive.
The madam nervously swallowed, unsure whether to speak or remain silent.
After a considerable pause.
She braced herself and quickly apologized to Bai Yufeng.
"I apologize, Young Master. It was my ill-mannered tongue, it was my fault."
Bai Yufeng let out a sudden laugh.
His eyes, devoid of any emotion, gazed at her. "Since you know you were wrong, why don't you kneel?"
The madam's face lost all color in fear.
Someone behind her kicked the madam.
With a yelp.
The madam's plump, fleshy body fell directly to her knees.
She was quite sensible.
Since she was already kneeling, she hardened her heart, extended her palm, and slapped herself across the face.
While hitting herself, she cursed.
"Truly worthless, I am such a lowly person, how dare I speak to the Young Master? I am disgusting."
The people behind her seemed accustomed to such scenes, remaining indifferent and silent.
Bai Yufeng paid them no mind.
What if she died?
It had nothing to do with him.
Those he didn't care about deserved to die.
He placed his hands behind his back and slowly ascended to the second floor.
Seeing Gu Qianying standing dazed, numbly in front of the madam, the guards beside her quickly pushed Gu Qianying, anxiously saying.
"What are you staring at? Hurry up and go! You are someone who serves the Young Master, don't you even know this basic etiquette?"
Gu Qianying composed herself, but beneath her eyes, a trace of disgust flickered.
The men who came to the brothel were all base.
Those like Bai Yufeng, who oppressed others, were even worse.
Certainly not good people.
Gu Qianying sneered inwardly, then slowly followed behind Bai Yufeng, still silent.
But in her heart, she had cursed Bai Yufeng's entire lineage.
Bai Yufeng sat in his private chamber.
The finest incense burned within, lingering for a long time.
There was also a special lamp for Bai Yufeng, a perpetual flame.
Once lit, it could burn for a full century.
He sat on a tiger skin stool. The tiger skin was white and clean, with particularly striking black and white stripes.
A tiger like this.
One would have to track it in the mountains for at least three to five years to capture it.
Gu Qianying marveled at the luxurious scene in the room, her breath catching.
Truly the grandeur of the eldest young master of the Shengyu family.
It was a pity it was used in such a place, and now, in Gu Qianying's eyes, it was utterly offensive.
Bai Yufeng stirred slightly, then beckoned to Gu Qianying, patting the stool beside him.
"Sit down!"
Gu Qianying's heart pounded. Whenever Bai Yufeng showed kindness, nothing good ever happened.
She stiffened her neck and looked away.
"The others have not sat down, so I dare not sit here. Please, Young Master, do not make things difficult for me."
Bai Yufeng's eyes glinted fiercely, and he slapped the stool.
"You dare not sit? So you dare to defy what I say? Is this your boldness?"
Seeing Bai Yufeng's anger about to erupt,
Someone behind her kicked Gu Qianying forward.
"Whatever the Young Master says goes. How can you be so audacious?"
Under repeated threats, Gu Qianying had no choice but to sit in front of Bai Yufeng.
But facing such a person.
Gu Qianying felt an inexplicable unease, goosebumps prickling all over her skin.
Bai Yufeng poured wine for Gu Qianying.
"Do you know that the women in Chunxiang Tower are exceptionally beautiful? You, coming from a remote village, have probably never seen them before."
Gu Qianying smiled foolishly again, as if Bai Yufeng were putting on a show.
"Yes! I truly haven't seen them. If I can see these young ladies today thanks to the Young Master's favor, I will be content."
The guards frowned and whispered amongst themselves.
"I didn't expect this! I thought he was a decent person, but it turns out he's so lustful."
Gu Qianying downed a cup of wine herself, fearing Bai Yufeng might pour it for her, and quickly began pouring wine for Bai Yufeng.
She smiled.
"Young Master! Drink more."
Bai Yufeng chuckled, saying leisurely, "In all my life, no one has dared to tell me to drink more."
The guards beside them also felt a sense of dread for Gu Qianying.
Gu Qianying's expression darkened.
Where no one could see, she gritted her teeth and asked Bai Yufeng.
"Young Master, what is the meaning of this?"
"I have not offended you today, from this morning until now, have I?"
Bai Yufeng smiled faintly, and suddenly placed his hand over Gu Qianying's palm.
"You are mistaken. This is admiration for you."
As Gu Qianying's palm met Bai Yufeng's, she felt the icy chill emanating from it, instantly sending shivers down her spine, her hair almost standing on end.
She swallowed and quickly withdrew her hand, her eyes flustered.
"Young Master, please conduct yourself with propriety."
The people nearby, witnessing this scene, were almost petrified.
Their Young Master?
What was his intention with this delicate-skinned young man before him?
They didn't know?
They didn't dare to imagine, fearing that a single stray thought might cost them their lives.
Bai Yufeng cast a sideways glance at Gu Qianying, then beckoned towards the outside.