Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 390 Long Time No See, Xiao Wu
Yu Ding had a lot to say about the emergence of such an epoch-making brothel during this period.

He could accept these places, but at first he always felt something was off, something that didn't match his knowledge of history.

However, after thinking things through, Yu Ding suddenly understood.

where is this place?
Oh, the primordial chaos!
This place even has mythical creatures like gods, monsters, dragons, and phoenixes, and each of these races has created an incredibly advanced and glorious civilization.

Furthermore, time in this world is often measured in epochs, and there is a power called immortal energy that transcends common sense and science.

Is a civilization that has developed over such a long period of time really inferior to a civilization that has existed for five thousand years?

Putting aside other matters, the Shang Dynasty had a team of Qi cultivators who were originally used to bring rain during droughts and draw water during floods. However, as the Shang Dynasty weakened, this team gradually became a tool for maintaining Shang rule.

Do not mistake the ancient Shang and Zhou dynasties for the distant and backward era depicted in your history textbooks!

These are Yu Ding's insights over the years, and also a warning to future time travelers!

So, is it hard to understand why brothels exist?
Isn't Yu Ding now inspiring Yun Zhongzi to develop new primordial communication tools to replace the old communication jade slips?
At that moment, his disciple appeared in front of the brothel and was entangled by the madam.

Xiao Wu glanced at the owner of the hands, a middle-aged woman around forty years old with a somewhat plump figure. It was clear that she hadn't suffered much hardship in her youth, as her hands had delicate skin. Her face was covered with thick makeup to conceal faint wrinkles, emitting a pungent smell, and at the moment, she was all smiles.

Looking up, one could see that the girls soliciting customers on the second floor were not particularly attractive.

"Let go! You've mistaken me for someone else, you fat lady."

Xiao Wuyi said sternly, "I am not that kind of person, and I never go to places like yours."

Hey auntie, if I don't swindle you out of all your pockets today, all these years of my life will have been for nothing...

The middle-aged woman's eyes twitched, her smile froze, and she took a deep breath before laughing, "Oh dear, what is this young master saying? This old woman's eyes have never been wrong in judging people. Is this your first time in Chaoge? Don't you want to experience... the joys of Chaoge?"

Xiao Wu thought for a moment, seemingly somewhat tempted, and asked, "Then, may I ask if I can pay on credit after it's all over?"

You want to get something for free... The middle-aged woman's smile froze, and there was still some doubt in her eyes.

It shouldn’t be!

Although this young man was dressed plainly, his extraordinary demeanor was undeniable; he must be either rich or noble. Could it be that she really misjudged him?
Xiao Wu smiled and said, "Or you could work to pay off your debts, how about it, Fat Auntie?"

"Sure, why not..."

The woman reached out and pinched Xiao Wu's chin with a smile: "Especially for a handsome young man like you."

Xiao Wu's face stiffened. He slapped away the groping hand, turned and ran, shouting with a grin, "Trying to take advantage of me, you fat woman, you wish! These days, men have to learn to protect themselves when they go out."

"Pah! You poor wretch from who-knows-where, trying to freeload like others? Next time I see you, I'll kill you."

Xiao Wu grinned and ran away with his head in his hands, showing no sign of feeling ashamed.

Not long after, he appeared in front of the most famous pleasure quarters in Chaoge—the Jiaofangsi.

This building is located in the middle of a wide street, and it is the only building there. There are no girls coming out to greet customers.

The gate was surrounded by grids filled with all sorts of luxurious carriages. The drivers huddled together, chatting and watching with envy the endless stream of dignitaries and nobles entering.

Compared to this place, that brothel was worlds apart; the difference in quality was immeasurable, and there was simply no comparison.

Xiao Wu's ears twitched, and the sounds of string and wind instruments and the beautiful singing reached his ears from afar.

“It’s really unusual.”

Xiao Wu nodded slightly: "It would be a shame not to go for a look around."

Behind this place is the imperial court, and some of the girls inside are recruited, while others are female relatives of disgraced officials.

This place also became a haunt for wealthy merchants and high-ranking officials. Coming here to sleep with girls was considered the lowest form of entertainment; socializing and leisure were what they pursued.

He wasn't lying just now; he never goes to places like that.

Although Xiao Wu had never been here before, he knew the rules very well. As soon as he entered, he handed a piece of silver to the gatekeeper.

"Young master, let me show you the way..." The doorman immediately beamed with joy.

Xiao Wu raised his hand and said, "No need, I can do it myself."

The gatekeeper nodded and said, "Alright, by the way, when you go in, please be careful not to go near the central Tianyin Pavilion."

As Xiao Wu walked through the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment venue), he thought about what the gatekeeper had said: that some important figures would be meeting there tonight.

"Big man?"

Xiao Wu glanced at a three-story building that was vaguely visible in the depths, with guards stationed around it, and the rest of the buildings were arranged in a courtyard style.

However, he was just out for a stroll and didn't want to cause trouble on his first day in Chaoge, otherwise his father would have given him a good scolding.

So he went into a nearby courtyard and sat down. In the center was a woman with a thin veil covering her face, holding a pipa, and singing along with the surrounding string and wind instruments.

Xiao Wu squinted and tapped his feet to the beat, completely absorbed in the music.

"Where is Yassang?!"

"At Tianyin Pavilion, King Wucheng and the Prime Minister have been waiting for a long time."

"There's no other way. The affairs of Chaoge City are of paramount importance and cannot be lost. Let's go!"

Xiao Wu suddenly opened his eyes and looked in the distance toward the direction from which the sound came.

The distance wasn't close, and with the courtesan singing in the courtyard, ordinary people couldn't hear it at all, but his ears still managed to catch it.

"The Great Shang Martial King... Huang Feihu?"

Xiao Wu's eyes flickered: "Huang Feihu, Huang Yu, Senior Brother, is that you?"

In the years since he left the mountain to cultivate at home, he has asked his father and brothers more than once to use the intelligence network of Xiqi to help him find the whereabouts of his senior brother.

As the biggest opponent, knowing yourself and your enemy, even if it doesn't guarantee victory in every battle, can at least greatly increase your chances of winning.

To his disappointment, there was no news at all. His senior brother seemed to have vanished into thin air after leaving the mountain, and there was no trace of him at all.

However, starting with the surname, he vaguely connected it to the once-in-a-century martial arts genius of the Huang family of the Great Shang Dynasty.

He had already predicted that even if his senior brother wasn't Huang Feihu, he would eventually come to assist the Shang Dynasty.

This was determined by their respective paths!

His main purpose in coming to Chaoge was to find some trace of his senior brother.

After all, an unknown enemy is the most terrifying, especially one that has been suppressing him from the very first day he joined the school.

Xiao Wu stood up, took out a gold ingot, threw it on the table, and then turned and left the courtyard.

Tianyin Pavilion!

In the center of the room sat a sprightly old man of about fifty, with five guests below him, who were chatting and drinking merrily. Beside each guest were beautiful young women serving them.

At this moment, one of the guests suddenly stood up with a smile, said something to the others, and then hurriedly left. The others waved their hands and told him to hurry back.

"Everyone!"

The old man in the main seat smiled and said, "His Majesty has already given instructions that tomorrow's morning court will proceed as before, with several officials attending."

As for the other feudal lords, they need not enter the palace; they may simply pay their respects outside the Meridian Gate. Please inform them upon your return.

"It's natural."

Several guests nodded in agreement, indicating that they already knew that the man above was none other than the current King of Shang's uncle, Abbot Bigan.

"Wait a minute, there's something else very important."

At this moment, the middle-aged man in armor was speaking when suddenly a wine cup he was holding flew out of his hand with the speed of a shooting star, shattering the entire wall into pieces with a crack.

The soldiers guarding outside remained motionless while a figure suddenly disappeared into the distance.

"Who is King Wu Cheng?" Bigan exclaimed in surprise.

The others also looked surprised and uncertain.

"We still don't know."

The armored man said in a deep voice, "To be able to sneak outside so silently, the person's strength is definitely no less than mine. I urge you gentlemen to leave quickly, I will go after him."

Before he finished speaking, he had already leaped into the air and soared away like a roc.

"How could it not be? If it's not Huang Feihu, then who is it?"

Xiao Wu pondered for a moment, but his feet didn't slow down at all; he moved nimbly through the crowd like a fish.

Just as he was pondering this, a familiar figure, unsteady on his feet and clearly somewhat drunk, emerged from around the corner, supported by a young girl. He almost bumped into her, startling her so much that he quickly dodged aside, looking utterly astonished.

Father?

Weren't you resting at the inn? Why did you come here?
"You..." Upon seeing the familiar face, Ji Chang sobered up considerably and was somewhat petrified.

Didn't this kid say he wanted to come out and see the prosperity of Chaoge? Why is he here?
To be honest, visiting these places is nothing special.

It was indeed a bit strange that the father and son were meeting here for the first time...

"I'm so sorry, sir!"

Feeling the pressure behind him, Xiao Wu quickly said something to sever ties and hurriedly slipped away.

"Little..." Ji Chang was about to say something when a tall, burly man in armor suddenly appeared: "The Marquis of Xibo has been frightened."

Ji Chang asked urgently, "King Wu Cheng, what has happened?"

Huang Feihu said without turning his head, "That person was eavesdropping on the conversation between the Prime Minister and the other marquises. I suspect he is a spy from an enemy country. I urge you, marquises, to leave for a safe place as soon as possible."

On the main street of the inner city, Xiao Wu moved with incredible speed, weaving through the dense crowds as if a gentle breeze were blowing.

Huang Feihu followed closely behind, his expression slightly gloomy, his eyes filled with anger.

"Damn it!" He realized that the other person didn't seem to be in a hurry to get rid of him.

He sped up, and the other person sped up too. Even with all his might, he couldn't close the distance. The other person even provocatively tore off a piece of cloth and covered his face right in front of him.

In short, since their cultivation levels haven't clashed, the difference in their abilities is unknown, but the opponent definitely has the speed to outpace him, and is currently deliberately outmaneuvering him.

He had never suffered such humiliation since childhood, how could he not be angry?
"Huang Feihu, newly entered the Divine Realm, possesses a powerful physique, but his agility and speed are average... He is a strength-type warrior."

While walking the tiger, Xiao Wu recorded Huang Feihu's intelligence. Needless to say, this information would definitely be useful in the future. Finally, he flew to a tall building.

The bright full moon was behind him, allowing him to look down at Huang Feihu from his elevated position.

"King Wu Cheng of the Great Shang Dynasty, a legendary martial arts genius, has proven his reputation to be well-deserved!"

"Are you humiliating me?" Huang Feihu's face was very ugly.

"Whatever you think!"

Xiao Wu smiled and said, "Until we meet again."

After saying that, he turned and walked down the street behind the tall building.

Huang Feihu leaped forward and shouted, "If you've got the guts, leave your name!"

Upon reaching the upper floor, he was suddenly stunned. He saw the figure below multiply into two, then four, then eight, leaving in eight directions, making it impossible to distinguish which was real and which was fake.

"Crack!"

Huang Feihu crushed a pillar beside him with a grim expression, saying, "When did such a powerful martial arts expert appear in the world?"

He had already realized that the other party was not a Qi cultivator, but a pure martial artist like himself.

But judging from the voice, the other person seemed to be very young, even younger than him, yet his cultivation level was higher than his... This was astonishing.

"Well!"

In an alley, Xiao Wu flipped himself down, glanced back to see no one was chasing him, and smiled: "The Great Shang Martial King is nothing special."

"is it?"

Just then, a familiar voice slowly rang out behind him.

Xiao Wu's pupils contracted sharply, and he turned around abruptly.
A tall figure stood on the high wall behind him.

A gentle breeze blew, causing her robes to flutter.

A bright moon behind him made the other party seem mysterious and unpredictable.

Everything seemed to be a replay of the scene between him and Huang Feihu.

This time, however, the positions have changed.

"Long time no see, Xiao Wu."

The figure looked down at them from above, his gaze sharp and carrying a chilling sense of oppression.

"Yes, it's been a long time, senior brother!"

Xiao Wu looked up, gritting his teeth, his gaze intense: "So you really are in Chaoge."

Without any visible movement, he appeared on the other side of the wall.

This might be a bit rushed; it's been a while since I've written anything, so please allow me to pause for a couple of chapters to get back into the flow. Then I'll fill in the gaps from the previous chapters and continue writing.
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