Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 281 Newcomer Goes to Brothel

As Gu Zhao began to eat his lunch, streams of malevolent energy surged into the Five Thunder Token, creating another Thunder Seed.

"Is he dead this time?" Gu Zhao asked.

“They’re completely dead,” Daoist Yansong transmitted. “Except for the Black Furnace Ghost King and his two disciples, all the ghosts on Black Furnace Mountain that carried malevolent energy have been released from suffering.”

"Thank you for your hard work, senior uncles," Gu Zhao said with concern. "Would you like to come back for lunch?"

Taoist Priest Yansong, “…”

“No need, Mr. and Mrs. Xu Jing have invited us to visit their estate.” Daoist Yansong shook his head. “Besides, since we’re already in Qianshan Prefecture, we might as well take a stroll around here.”

Gu Zhao clicked his tongue, "You guys aren't planning to take over the Tianjue Society while you're at it, are you?"

“Black Furnace Mountain is not easy to attack, and the Heavenly Annihilation Society’s headquarters should be well-defended. Let’s take a look first.” Daoist Yansong did not deny it.

Now that they have almost finished clearing out Changping Prefecture and Baishi Prefecture, they originally thought that the next step would be to go to Shide Prefecture in Yongzhou or Tianquan Prefecture in Yazhou to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, but unexpectedly they arrived at Qianshan Prefecture first.

However, let it be Qianshan Prefecture. We'll take it over eventually anyway. If Tianjue Society acts recklessly and is filled with malevolent energy, the old Taoists won't mind wiping it out.

……

After ending his telepathic communication with Daoist Yansong, Gu Zhao continued eating.

At this moment, four thunder seeds were already circulating around the Five Thunder Token, and the old Taoists were still in Qianshan Mansion. It was obvious that more evil energy would arrive later, and the thunder seeds would condense.

Therefore, Gu Zhao was not in a hurry and planned to wait a little longer. Li Qingshuang would not stay at the Daluo Palace permanently. She said that she would leave in three days, but not to return to Jiangbei. Instead, she would inspect Jiangnan and could return at any time.

So Gu Zhao decided to set aside three days to spend with her.

"Didn't the Spirit Court withdraw from Jiangnan? Why do you still have missions in Jiangnan?" Gu Zhao asked.

Li Qingshuang nodded and then shook her head, saying meaningfully, "They have withdrawn from Jiangnan, but not permanently."

Gu Zhao understood; this was preparation for his future return.

However, Gu Zhao was not worried, not because he had Li Qingshuang, the wife of the Spirit Court, but because he now understood the operating mechanism of this world.

The Xuanwei Divine Sect and the Spirit Court cannot control everything. They still need local forces in various regions to maintain their rule. Once local forces rebel and are led by powerful figures, they will be unable to maintain the situation.

The Great Luo Palace, a force aligned with the Order and Goodness, is practically a natural collaborator with the imperial court!
Of course, Gu Zhao would not let his guard down. Although the Xuanwei Divine Sect and the Spirit Court were both extraordinary institutions that were friendly to mortals and even supported mortal rule, they were still gods and spirit lords in the end. It was still uncertain what they thought of the Daluo Palace, an extraordinary institution composed entirely of magicians.

However, when they went to Jiangnan again, no matter what their intentions were, they could only coexist peacefully with the Daluo Palace.

Gu Zhao: (ω)
"Is there any danger?" Gu Zhao asked.

Li Qingshuang shook her head and said, "It's just an inspection. If I encounter any powerful figures, I won't step forward."

At this point, Li Qingshuang gave a self-deprecating smile, "Just like the actions of that Mo Jiao in Pingjiang Prefecture, if the Xuanwei Divine Sect and the Lingfa Academy were still in Jiangnan, how could they tolerate his insolence?"

……

While Gu Zhao was overseeing things at the Daluo Palace, and Daoist Yansong and the others were heading to Qianshan Prefecture to expand their territory, the original leveling area was left to Daoist Jingchun, Daoist Yuanhe, and two other young people. Baishi Prefecture, Guangling County, Feicui Tower.

In a private room on the second floor facing the street, sat two handsome young men, dressed in light blue and white robes similar to tight-fitting clothes. One had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, looking lively and spirited, while the other had deep-set eyes and a calm demeanor.

The private room was decorated with pink gauze curtains, red candles, and eight dishes (four cold and four hot) on the table, along with celadon wine vessels, fruits, and desserts.

A madam dressed in crimson satin and heavily made up led a group of six or seven young girls into the private room. Upon seeing the two young men, the girls' eyes lit up, and they tried their best to show off their charm.

Whether youthful and delicate, alluring and seductive, or subtly flirting...

"Gentlemen!" The madam waved the silk handkerchief in her hand, creating a fragrant breeze that lingered around Changyi and Yangshuo's noses. "These are the most beautiful girls in the brothel. Would you like two, four, or all of them?"

Chang Yi raised his eyebrows, his gaze sweeping over the girls. He nodded and said, "As expected of the best courtyard in the county, the girls are all very beautiful."

"That's right!" the madam said smugly. "I'm not bragging, but even in the whole city, there aren't many places that can compare to the girls at our Fei Cui Lou."

But Yang Shuo remained expressionless and said calmly, "But none of these suit my taste."

Changyi casually pulled out two silver ingots and said with a smile, "I heard that our brothel's Miss Qianxue and Miss Qingxia are both outstanding singers and dancers, respectively."

The madam's eyes lit up instantly, and she raised her handkerchief again, "You two gentlemen, it's better to arrive at the right time than early. Qianxue and Qingxia have just finished dressing up. I'll call them for you right away."

The madam took a handkerchief and lightly flicked it across the table; two large silver ingots disappeared into her sleeve.

"Go, go, go! These two young masters are so handsome and dashing, how could you little hussies possibly covet them?" The madam shooed the girls out, turning back to the two men with a fawning smile, "Please wait a moment, gentlemen, I'll go and fetch them right away!"

After watching the madam leave, Changyi and Yangshuo exchanged a smile.

"It's so similar to ancient society! Even the brothels and pimps are exactly the same," Yang Shuo remarked with some emotion. "It's like stepping into a TV drama."

"We've not traveled into a TV series, we've traveled to another world," Changyi laughed, "a world where we can use our true abilities."

Yang Shuo nodded, and then moved his fingers.

However, he didn't say anything more, because at this moment the door to the private room had been pushed open, and the madam who had just left walked in again, followed by two stunningly beautiful women.

A woman dressed in a white gauze dress, her alluring curves faintly visible through the thin fabric, exuding charm while her expression conveyed a subtle elegance and reserve. The contrast between her figure and demeanor was enough to ignite desire.

The other woman wore a fitted light red silk dress, her slender waist swaying as she walked, her bright eyes and smile highlighting her best features.

Upon seeing the two women appear, Changyi and Yangshuo raised an eyebrow and nodded in satisfaction.

Upon seeing Changyi and Yangshuo, the two women's expressions changed, and they smiled.

"This is Qianxue, and this is Qingxia," the madam introduced the two women before saying to them, "Young Master Wang and Young Master Lin are new to our county and this is their first time visiting Feicui Tower, so you must take good care of them."

Qianxue nodded lightly, while Qingxia said sweetly, "I know, Mom!"

Qianxue and Qingxia sat down on either side of Changyi and Yangshuo, and the two men and two women simultaneously revealed meaningful smiles.

(End of this chapter)