Quickly conquer the martial arts world, and let your fists dominate the heavens!

Chapter 174 Holy Water Baptism, Holy Relic Blessing!
Ye Ningzhen continued to turn towards the Guilai acupoint, which is located in the lower abdomen, 4 inches below the navel and 2 inches lateral to the anterior midline. Both of them were very familiar with the acupoint.

Chen Zhan needed to circulate his qi and blood, so his hands were very hot. When he touched her body, she couldn't help but blush.

"Break through the barrier first, and clear your mind of distractions!" Chen Zhan reminded her, noticing her distraction.

"it is good!"

The two of them worked together, and it took some effort this time, but they still managed to break through the Guilai acupoint. They didn't manage to break through the last acupoint because Ye Ningzhen was running out of energy.

The emergence of hidden strength requires more mental and physical exertion than manifest strength, and it does not come out of thin air.

He broke through two levels in one go, and only the final tap at the Liao acupoint was needed to connect all the major acupoints in his body and enter the realm of Transformation.

Men and women are different; men find it difficult to penetrate acupoints in areas like the perineum.

In women, it's near the pubic bone.

Ye Ningzhen stood still, sensing that she was now only one step away from entering the realm of a Grandmaster of Internal Energy, a speed that could not be described as slow.

She is a year younger than Chen Zhan, so if she reaches the Transformation Realm before the age of 28, she would definitely be considered an extremely young Grandmaster.

She felt her pores opening and closing, her energy flowing, and when she opened her eyes, she saw Chen Zhan staring at her.

Suddenly, he threw a punch.

The Baguazhang Great Stele-Smashing Hand moved with the wind, showing more fluidity than when he fought Gong Ruomei.

Chen Zhan accepted the challenge without hesitation and countered with his own Bagua Palm. Ye Ningzhen used all her strength, and Chen Zhan was unsure of how much he had used, resulting in a draw.

"Not bad, much more fluid than before. Baguazhang requires concealed and sudden power generation, but the Pillar-Smashing Hand requires the simultaneous generation of three forces. If it is not fluid enough, it will be sluggish. A slight delay can lead to a huge error."

Chen Zhan spoke earnestly, and Ye Ningzhen listened attentively as well.

Then she used the Eight Trigrams Swimming Dragon Steps, and Chen Zhan pointed out the key points one by one. Soon it got dark.

Take the little fox out, find a small stall on the street to eat something, and then take him to Li Qingsu and Ruan Zhi's place.

This house is the old residence of the Bagua Sect. No one lived there before, but the three Ye Ningzhen sisters came and settled in.

This old house is located opposite Yanzhi Hutong, in the middle of Qian'er Hutong.

It can be said that it faces the Eight Great Hutongs across the street.

Quietly observing the largest red-light district in Beijing.

Ye Ningzhen introduced him to the Eight Great Hutongs.

Baishun Hutong is the most famous because it was a gathering place for famous Peking Opera actors, including Yu Jusheng, Mei Lanfang, Chen Delin, and Chi Yueting.

Of course, there were many famous Peking Opera performers, and there were also many brothels.

Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Meijin Courtyard, Xinfeng Courtyard, Fengming Courtyard, Xinyage Pavilion

There used to be many opium dens and drug dens, but they no longer dare to openly operate in the last two years.

Next is Rouge Alley, originally named Rouge Lane. It was named Rouge Alley because it was a shop that provided rouge powder to prostitutes in the "Eight Great Alleys".

It is the shortest of the eight major hutongs.

It was only 100 meters long, but despite its short length, it housed more than ten first-class brothels.

The most famous of these was Shihua Pavilion, a large courtyard house with three courtyards and an adjacent courtyard, where hundreds of prostitutes lived.

After that, several alleys, each with its own unique characteristics, were arranged side by side in all directions.

Finally, there's Shaanxi Alley, where top-class private music troupes are located. They don't engage in prostitution; they simply offer banquets, musical performances, or tea accompaniment to guests.

The beautiful and talented Xiao Fengxian and Sai Jinhua lived in Shaanxi Lane.

Jinlou is also located at the deepest part of the alley.

When Jinlou first opened, it was a small, elegant troupe that did not engage in prostitution. Because most of the women had received martial arts training, their performances were very beautiful and moving.

The business is doing quite well.

But things changed after Bagua School was squeezed out.

In the past, courtesans who were skilled in various arts, including playing musical instruments and singing, suddenly started selling their bodies, driving many men crazy.
Those who transition from courtesans to courtesans are the most popular.

In just two years, Jinlou transformed from an ordinary brothel into the largest brothel in the entire capital.

They even started selling opium!
As Chen Zhan and Ye Ningzhen chatted, they reached the entrance of Shaanxi Alley. It was just past 7 PM, and the two glass lamps at the alley entrance swayed in the wind.

The three characters "Jin Feng Lou" on the vermilion lampshade glowed warmly in the candlelight, and the tassels of the lamps hung from the gray wall, forming an orange halo with the gauze lanterns of the "Qun Fang Ge" next door.

Chen Zhan couldn't help but sigh, once you enter the Eight Great Hutongs, it's like entering a completely different world.

At that time, life was not good for the people of Beiping. In the cold alley outside the hutong, the old and young who had pulled rickshaws all night squatted by the wall and ate cornbread. The coarse flour made their throats hurt.

No wonder the rich live a life of debauchery in the Eight Great Hutongs.

As soon as they entered, a window upstairs opened, and a head covered in makeup poked out. "Oh, gentlemen, please come in! Our newest girl, Xiao Lian'er, sings beautiful Jiangnan lyrics."

The woman had a rosy complexion, but upon closer inspection, she immediately became somewhat displeased.

He muttered to himself, "Why is he bringing a woman to a brothel?"

Ignoring the calls for help from both sides, Chen Zhan and his companion went straight in. At the end, they turned into a vermilion gate embedded in a high wall of blue bricks, and only then did they see the true face of the 'Golden Pavilion'.

The wall is half a section higher than the courtyard wall of "Golden Phoenix Tower" at the entrance of the alley. The top of the wall is covered with glazed tiles, and gilded bronze bells hang under the eaves. When the wind blows, they make a deep and resonant sound, which is far superior to the bronze bells of ordinary places.

Two gilded lions, each about half a person's height, crouch on either side of the door, their eyes inlaid with black jade, watching those who come and go.

The gate was wide open, and there were only brokers at the entrance, not the madam.

The Golden Pavilion doesn't need to solicit customers.

Chen Zhan and Ye Ningzhen were not disguised; they were there to kill, and to kill openly and blatantly.

The two brokers saw Chen Zhan and his companion and stepped forward, saying, "You're visiting a brothel? Why are you bringing your own woman?"

Chen Zhan glanced at the two of them, and Ye Ningzhen smiled, "Women aren't allowed in?" "There's no such rule, but..."

"Then get out of here."

Ye Ningzhen reached out and slapped them, and the two felt a hidden force in their shoulders, causing them to stagger back a few steps, shocked.

Chen Zhan followed behind, remaining silent.

The first courtyard is a spacious central courtyard, paved with smooth bluestone slabs. In the center is a white marble fishpond where koi swim in the lamplight, and four Western-style glass chandeliers stand beside the pond.

The surrounding area was decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, but the two had no time to appreciate it.

Passing through the moon gate on the west side of the courtyard, you enter the second courtyard, "Juxiantang". This is the core reception area of ​​the Golden Pavilion, which is twice the size of an ordinary courtyard. The floor is carpeted, and you can walk on it silently.

In the very center stood a rosewood octagonal table, surrounded by eight jewel-encrusted armchairs. On the wall hung a painting of bamboo by Zheng Banqiao, and below it was a Western-style clock, its ticking mingling with the sound of a pipa coming from next door.

The building is divided into twenty-four private rooms, from which one can hear faint, soft music, as the soundproofing is very good.

Then another person arrived, a middle-aged woman, still charming and graceful.

Upon seeing a man and a woman, he sensed something was amiss, but he didn't make a fuss. Instead, he approached and asked, "Gentlemen, are you looking for fun or a girl?"

The purpose of this trip is to have fun, as it's the first time here. We're just here to have some fun, so we'll arrange things casually, and if the arrangements go well, that's fine.

They come looking for girls with a specific purpose; they're all regulars.

Ye Ningzhen said calmly, "I'm looking for someone."

The middle-aged madam was surprised that a woman was in charge. "Who are you looking for?"

"Holy Mother of Yellow Lotus".

Ye Ningzhen's tone became even more indifferent, so indifferent that it was somewhat cold and hard.

Upon hearing this, the woman's expression changed drastically.

If it were someone else, they might not even know the name 'Holy Mother Huanglian'. She had only been accepted into the Huanglian Holy Sect a few days ago, and had met the Holy Mother Huanglian and witnessed her various miracles.

I feel extremely honored to be baptized by holy water and blessed by sacred objects, and to be able to join the Huanglian Holy Sect.

But not everyone can see or know about the Holy Mother Huanglian.

Ye Ningzhen immediately recognized that it was either an enemy or an acquaintance.

The woman moved closer to Ye Ningzhen, took a deep sniff, and her expression turned even more unpleasant. There was no scent of holy water on Ye Ningzhen.

“We don’t know the person you’re looking for, and they’re not in the Golden Pavilion.”

"really?"

Ye Ningzhen moved closer to her and sniffed the scent; a lewd aura emanated from her.

However, she wasn't surprised; this was a brothel, it would be strange if it didn't have that kind of atmosphere.

But Ye Ning could really sense that the woman in front of her was very nervous.

"No, we don't have any. Why don't you try asking elsewhere? Yellow Lotus, Black Lotus, White Lotus—we're all girls here, we don't have names like that. If you're looking for Spring Breeze, Greenery, or Willow, that might be better."

Ye Ningzhen didn't say anything, but Chen Zhan had already climbed the steps, winding his way up the red wooden staircase in the building.

"Hey, hey, hey. Sir, entering without permission is considered trespassing, and that's not right."

The woman became increasingly anxious as she spoke, trying to get around Ye Ningzhen, but when she went left, Ye Ningzhen went right, and when she went right, Ye Ningzhen went left, blocking her way.

"Stop him!"

Seeing that Chen Zhan had already gone up to the second floor, he finally couldn't help but shout loudly. The servants on the first and second floors reacted immediately and quickly.

Clearly, they've encountered this kind of disturbance quite often.

"Deng deng deng"

There were four young men carrying sticks on the second floor, and four more on the first floor, with two more pushing up.

Chen Zhan did not take action directly.

If he searches again and acts now, the person might escape.

The Golden Tower had four floors and was extremely large. In each room, there was elegant music as well as various decadent sounds. Chen Zhan had not yet heard Geng Xu speak.

"Don't talk nonsense. How is this breaking into the building? This is our own property. Can't I even get in?"

Ye Ningzhen pushed aside the several servants who were about to draw their swords and shouted loudly.

Intentionally making sure someone hears it.

The middle-aged woman's mood was unpredictable; soon, someone came down from the third floor.

A man, but not quite a man.

She was neither male nor female; her makeup was feminine, and she wore a cheongsam, but her face was definitely masculine, with a chiseled face that was even more hard and cold than that of an ordinary man.

Holding a fan, he tapped the stair railing as he walked up to the second floor, looking down at Chen Zhan and the other man.

The middle-aged woman followed and whispered, "Master Lei, these two are acting strangely."

He recounted the conversation. The androgynous Lei nodded: "Go and report this first, I'll handle it."

The two spoke very softly, and Chen Zhan could hear them both.

"Our own business? We've never seen you in our family before?" Lei Ye asked, looking at Chen Zhan and the other man.

Ye Ningzhen smiled and asked, "Who is the founder of this Golden Pavilion?"

The man was taken aback by the question, but he quickly realized, "It was jointly funded by several factions; it's hard to say that one person established it."

"Then I made the right choice!"

(End of this chapter)