Fairy, I'm going to control you tightly!

Anyway, you've already talked to them, haven't you?

Moreover, it wasn't you who chose Yanyu Tower, but Yanyu Tower that chose you.

See which girl is willing to chat with you.

Most of the time, they would compose a poem to win a smile from the beauty, and only then could they have any further plans.

Brothels, after all, are for those who are pretentious and cultured.

There are quite a few rules.

Ji Nanbei shook his head.

"I heard that Yanyu Tower sells rouge and face powder, so I've come to buy some."

The waiter was taken aback for a moment, then his expression turned strange.

"Sir, you want to buy rouge? Are you sure?"

Ji Nanbei nodded, not understanding the situation.

"Sir, may I ask your name, and which brand of rouge would you like to buy?"

"My name is Ji Nanbei, and naturally, the rouge must be the best."

Anyway, I'll ask my senior for reimbursement later, so of course I'll buy the best.

The waiter nodded.

"Yes, sir. Please wait a moment while I make the arrangements."

As he spoke, the waiter prepared to leave.

Ji Nanbei frowned.

"Don't you want spirit stones?"

You don't even need spirit stones to buy rouge?

The waiter turned around and gave Ji Nanbei a respectful smile.

"Sir, the rouge from Misty Rain Pavilion is never bought with spirit stones."

Ji Nanbei immediately sensed something was wrong.

The things that are free are often the most expensive.

However, the waiter had already disappeared.

Sitting in the corner, Ji Nanbei let out a long sigh.

"Now that the cultivation competition is over, I'll have enough time to reach the Golden Core stage. My combat strength might be sufficient then. I'll go back and give my senior sister a good beating."

After that, women began to take to the stage at Yanyu Pavilion.

They may sing or dance.

It is indeed beautiful.

However, Ji Nanbei looked around at the people, and every single table had paid spirit stones.

The tea and snacks on the table are also quite expensive.

The items aren't worth the price, but the atmosphere of Yanyu Tower is.

only…

Ji Nanbei didn't produce any spirit stones, and no one came to ask about them.

Ji Nanbei increasingly felt that something was wrong.

Just then, a young man sat down...

May I ask your honorable name, sir?

The young man sat down at Ji Nanbei's table, cupped his hands, and asked.

"My name is Heng Lixuan, and I come from the Tianji Sect."

Seemingly feeling that he had been somewhat presumptuous, Heng Lixuan then introduced himself by stating his name and background.

Ji Nanbei raised an eyebrow.

People from the Heavenly Mystery Sect?

"I am Ji Nanbei, a mere independent cultivator."

Heng Lixuan smiled and nodded, but did not look down on Ji Nanbei for saying that he was a rogue cultivator.

"Brother Ji, it seems you haven't ordered any snacks, and no waiter has come to ask. Perhaps... you've applied rouge?"

Ji Nanbei frowned.

Applying rouge?

"I came here to buy rouge."

Upon hearing this, Heng Lixuan immediately nodded in admiration.

"Indeed, Brother Ji is truly a leader among our generation."

"What do you mean by that, Brother Heng? Buying rouge... seems rather unusual?"

Ji Nanbei immediately inquired.

Heng Lixuan was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised.

"Brother Ji, don't you know the rules for applying rouge?"

Ji Nanbei shook his head.

He knows nothing.

Heng Lixuan immediately put on an expression that said, "Your Excellency is quite brave."

Then, without keeping him in suspense, she began to tell Ji Nanbei the story.

"This touch of rouge is a special item from Misty Rain Pavilion. Everyone knows that Misty Rain Pavilion's rouge is excellent, but very little of it ever comes out, because applying rouge... is very difficult!"

Heng Lixuan glanced at Ji Nanbei and patted him on the shoulder.

"To obtain the rouge from the Misty Rain Pavilion, you must pass three tests."

"The first challenge is to solve the riddle posed by the courtesan of the Misty Rain Pavilion. The riddle changes every day, and the pattern is hard to find."

"The second challenge is to outshine everyone with literary talent. The questions will be set by the girls in the Misty Rain Pavilion to prevent cheating. This is the most difficult, because all the girls in the Misty Rain Pavilion are exceptionally talented in literature. Even if no one tries to cause trouble, it is still difficult to surpass the girls in the Misty Rain Pavilion in terms of literary talent."

"The third challenge is simply to make the beauty smile. This is a subjective matter. Whether she smiles or not is beyond your control. Many people spend a fortune on this challenge before finally passing it."

Ji Nanbei leaned back tactically.

"After overcoming all these difficulties, all you get is some rouge?"

Heng Lixuan shook his head and chuckled.

"I think you really don't understand, Brother Ji. After passing the three rounds, you can choose to take away a box of rouge and face powder, but you can also choose to kiss the girl who comes on stage. Isn't that rouge on her lips and face powder too...?"

"Moreover, once you pass these three tests, you can redeem the girl you've chosen, and you can live happily ever after together. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"By the way, Brother Ji, which grade of rouge did you choose?"

Ji Nanbei was already numb at this point.

My senior sister must know these rules about rouge.

Dig a huge hole!

Ji Nanbei had already sensed that there was no good juice to drink.

"By the way, Brother Ji, which grade of rouge did you choose?"

Heng Lixuan pressed for more information.

"The highest grade."

Ji Nanbei replied listlessly.

Heng Lixuan's eyes widened, and then he put on a mournful expression.

"Brother Ji, may you rest in peace!"

Ji Nanbei's face darkened, a rare occurrence for him.

May Godfather rest in peace.

"This top-grade rouge is for the second and third rounds, where you have to face the most beautiful courtesan in the Misty Rain Pavilion, Miss Mei'er. Tsk tsk, her literary talent is unparalleled, and she doesn't like to smile."

Heng Lixuan shook his head as he spoke.

"What if you apply rouge but still can't pass the three trials?"

Ji Nanbei asked.

Heng Lixuan was speechless.

"It depends. If you apply rouge and fail the first test, it will take up the time of several incense sticks in the Misty Rain Pavilion, and each incense stick will cost three thousand spirit stones. If you pass the first test, the cost of each incense stick will be halved."

Ji Nanbei sighed.

Where did he get so many spirit stones?

Perhaps, they'll have to use Lingbao to pay off their debt.

"And what happens after you pass the second hurdle?"

Ji Nanbei asked casually.

"There is no penalty after passing the second round, because the third round is too subjective, and the contestants have already created quite a spectacular scene for the people in the Misty Rain Pavilion."

Heng Lixuan shook his head again after saying this.

"But... no one has ever passed the second test of this Miss Mei'er."

Ji Nanbei thought to himself, "I have to get through this second hurdle, whether I pass it or not!"

Where did these spirit stones come from? They can squander them like this!

Just now.

The girl who was singing on stage suddenly stopped.

Then, everyone on stage went down.

A man dressed in a robe specially made for the Yanyu Pavilion stepped onto the stage.

Upon seeing this, Heng Lixuan grabbed the fruit platter and ran away.

Before leaving, he gave Ji Nanbei an encouraging look.

Then, the man on the stage cleared his throat.

The audience immediately fell silent.

The appearance of this steward from the Misty Rain Pavilion on the stage meant something to everyone.

Everyone was curious about who had applied the rouge.

"Ladies and gentlemen, a guest has applied rouge to my Misty Rain Pavilion today, so the performance will be temporarily suspended."

The audience members had no objections.

Everyone knows the rules of Yanyu Pavilion.

Moreover, applying rouge is not a common sight; let's watch the show!

"And this guest has unusually chosen the highest-grade rouge from my Misty Rain Pavilion! Next, our courtesan, Miss Mei'er, will personally oversee the application of the rouge!"