To safeguard themselves against the risk of being attacked by demons, Yan Hui and Tian Yao took advantage of the daylight and traveled with a caravan. There was safety in numbers. Also, demons typically didn't attack during the day.
Yan Hui and Tian Yao arrived at Yong Zhou City before the gates closed. Yong Zhou was a major city in Central Plains. Goods going to the western or southern regions passed through Yong Zhou City. Many people lived here, good and bad.
The sky was a dark yellow-orange by the time they entered. Yan Hui bade the caravan leader good-bye and then led Tian Yao toward the western part of the city. Seeing her actions, Tian Yao asked: "You lived in the mountains year-round. How are you so familiar with Yong Zhou City?"
"I came in the past with shifu to take care of some demons. I made a friend. Later on, I would come here every time we left the mountain. Remember how I got kicked out of Chen Xing Mountain? Well, I came here to Yong Zhou City and loitered around for a few days. Yong Zhou City is big, and I'm not familiar with the whole place. But I can always find the path to her place." While she was talking, she spotted some government officials straight ahead.
Yan Hui's footsteps faltered for a brief moment. Tian Yao heard her mutter to herself: "I forgot about this......" The next thing he knew, there was a tug on his sleeve, and Yan Hui shoved him into an alley without a word of warning. After several twists and turns, she led him out into another path.
It didn't seem like Yan Hui was going to explain what just happened. Tian Yao asked: "You've also crossed the officials?"
Yan Hui waved her hand: "Why would I provoke the officials? I just had a small incident here in the city. It's not worth mentioning. It'll delay us. Just follow me."
Tian Yao didn't pursue the matter.
They walked several city blocks before reaching their destination. In front of them was a three-storied bordello.
"My friend lives here."
Tian Yao looked up at the building. In the middle hung a gigantic sign with three golden words emblazoned on it, "Wang Yu Lou". A balcony jutted out of the second floor. Two girls dressed in beautiful but revealing clothing sat there.
So it was a friend from this kind of place.......
Tian Yao didn't move. He frowned. Yan Hui completely ignored him. She walked forward, looked up at the second-story, waved: "Sister Liu, Sister Xing!" [1]
They arrived at a time when business was still slow. There weren't many guests here yet. That's why the two girls were gossiping with each other on the balcony. Hearing Yan Hui's shout, they looked down. One of them stood up, eyes creased with laughter: "I was wondering who it was, coming in such a rush. Turns out it was the distinguished Sir Yan coming back."
Tian Yao gave Yan Hui a slight look when he heard the girl's address. Yan Hui saw his glance, but she didn't bother to respond. She only laughingly responded back to the girls: "It's been a while. Did you two miss me?"
Yan Hui hadn't finished talking when the other girl leaned on the railing and lazily laughed: "Oh, and with a person in tow. What family is this poor boy from, who Sir Yan tricked into becoming gay?"
Tian Yao's eyes narrowed even more.
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Too bad Xian Ge won't help. I wonder how Yan Hui will investigate the demon trade now.......
[1] Sister Liu, Sister Xing
[2] I beweep my suffering state
[3] An anosmia sachet
[4] It can conceal all auras
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