South Lake was in the south of the city. In the early years, someone dug up an underground water source and formed a lake. Because there was flowing water in this lake, the water quality was clear.
In the early years, it was the private territory of the Yan family. But as more and more people came to Yan City, the Yan family gave up the lake and it became the most famous place in Yan City.
At night, flower boats slowly sailed across the South Lake. The colorful lights reflected on the surface of the lake, drifting along with the waves. All kinds of zithers and flutes were played on the boats. It gave this South Lake an indescribable charm and gentleness.
According to Yan City's customs, there was a top courtesan election in October every year.
Jin Zhanmei was last year's top courtesan. She was known for her beauty and zither skills.
Such a courtesan was naturally sought after by thousands of people. Every day, there would be VIPs who had to make reservations in advance.
Yan Yu's cultivation was average, but as the first wife of the Yan family, she had a lot of face in Yan City. She asked Jin Zhanmei to accompany her guests, so she had to give her face.
Even if she had already made a reservation, she could only reject it and make room for Yan Yu.
The boat Jin Zhanmei was on was a decorated pleasure boat. It had a total of three floors. The top floor had a scenic view, while the middle floor was luxurious and spacious.
In the middle, there was enough space for a dozen dancers to dance at the same time.
There were also professional musicians and chefs on the boat. There were dozens of people in total. Guests who boarded the boat could enjoy the best service in Yan City.
Of course, Jin Zhanmei only sold her skills, not her body. This way, she would be able to make friends with rich guests from all walks of life, and no one would feel awkward.
For ordinary experts, it was an honor to be Jin Zhanmei's friend. It was enough to show off.
Jin Zhanmei was used to this kind of welcoming and seeing people from all walks of life. She didn't enjoy it, but she didn't dislike it either.
After all, she relied on it to survive.
Tonight, Yan Yu was hosting a banquet to entertain VIPs. Jin Zhanmei had taken a Vitality Enhancement Pill early in the morning. It could cure her thirst and relieve her hunger. Abundant elemental energy could also keep her in excellent condition.
Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing if he were to vomit after drinking too much, or if he had to run to the toilet halfway.
Yan Yu had yet to arrive, but three of the guests she had invited had already arrived: Yan Hao, He Buyun, and Ceng Hui.
The three of them were famous heroes of Yan City. Jin Zhanmei had met them several times, so she was familiar with them.
Among them, Yan Hao was undoubtedly the most famous, and one of the top ten contenders for this year's Yan City Sword Trials. He Buyun was handsome and charming, while Ceng Hui was not only highly skilled in martial arts, he was also quite talented and could play the flute very well.
Seeing the three of them enter, Jin Zhanmei hurriedly stood up to welcome them. After greeting each other, she sat down again.
"Thanks to Third Sister, I can listen to Xiaomei's zither music again."
Yan Hao lived up to his name. He had a boorish appearance and a thick beard that covered most of his face. He had the demeanor of a Jianghu hero.
His voice was full of energy. His voice wasn't loud, but it was enough to make people's ears feel uncomfortable.
Jinzhanmei smiled gently, "Master Yan must be joking. If you want to listen to Xiaomei play the zither, just say the word and Xiaomei won't dare to refuse."
"Xiao Mei really knows how to talk …"
Yan Hao laughed heartily, enjoying Jinzhanmei's flattery. He wasn't born into a prestigious family. He was at the peak of the sixth rank, but he wasn't as strong as Yan Da.
He couldn't afford to pay for a beauty like Jinzhanmei. It was only because someone was treating them that they came over to have some fun and satisfy their craving.
Of course, Yan Hao was ambitious, so he didn't care too much about such pleasures.
Ceng Hui waved his fan and asked curiously, "I wonder who you invited today, Third Sister."
Jinzhanmei smiled and lowered her head. "I'm not too sure about that. I heard someone say that the guest is called Gao Zhengyang, but I've never heard of him."
Yan City was big, but the circle of the top wasn't big. Jinzhanmei had received ninth rank bosses before, so someone like Yan Hao wasn't worthy of her attention.
However, the most important thing in her line of work was to make friends. Regardless of the person's status, as long as they were on her boat, they were all important guests.
Jinzhanmei wouldn't show it no matter what she thought. It was also this attitude that allowed her to have such a wide network and be praised by everyone. Jinzhanmei hadn't heard of Gao Zhengyang, but she wouldn't say anything.
No matter what, the fact that Yan Yu treated him so seriously was enough to prove something.
"Gao Zhengyang?"
He Buyun said indifferently, "Who is that? I've never heard of him."
Ceng Hui sized He Buyun up. Although this person was arrogant, he knew what he was doing and wouldn't do anything rash. Purposely saying that made it seem like he was looking for trouble.
Ceng Hui felt that something was wrong, but his expression didn't change. "I've never heard of him. Does Brother Hao know?"
Yan Hao slapped his thigh nonchalantly. "Who cares who he is. He's an important guest invited by Third Sister, so we'll just keep him company. We'll just eat and drink. "
Ceng Hui curled his lips. Yan Hao looked like a brute, but his mind was like an old woman's. He was very troublesome. However, Yan Hao was also a smart person. He wanted to ride on Yan Yu's coattails, so he wouldn't offend her.
Even if Yan Yu treated a dog to a meal, Yan Hao would still bark a few times.
He Buyun frowned and said, "We're all here, but Gao Zhengyang isn't here yet. Isn't that a little rude?"
Yan Hao glanced at He Buyun. He also realized that there was something wrong with this He Buyun. He was always nitpicking.
"He's an important guest, so it's normal for him to be late." Yan Hao said.
Ceng Hui smiled and said, "Brother He's heart is a little hot. Let's drink first to cool it down."
He Buyun seemed to feel that he was a little too anxious. He smiled and drank his cup in one gulp. "It's my fault. I'll drink as a punishment."
Jinzhanmei looked at the three men talking nonsense and felt a little tired. It was just a drink, and there were so many things to do!
After a while, Jinzhanmei received a servant's report that Yan Yu had arrived.
Jinzhanmei excused herself and went out to welcome him. She could put on airs with others, but she had to be careful with Yan Yu.
Men would always have tender feelings for beautiful women, especially weak ones. Women would almost always hate beautiful women.
Jinzhanmei did not dare to offend Yan Yu, so she had to be careful.
When she reached the bow of the ship, she saw Yan Yu and a young Daoist walking side by side.
Needless to say, Yan Yu was still dressed in a green robe. He was neither a man nor a woman, but had an enchanting aura.
The young Daoist wore a light yellow linen robe and barefoot straw sandals. His skin was smooth like jade, and his eyes were like the stars. Standing in the night, he naturally had a carefree and unfettered feeling.
Jinzhanmei had seen countless Daoists in her life, but she had never seen one who was so extraordinary.
The so-called cool breeze and bright moon was nothing more than this.
Jinzhanmei looked at the Daoist. No matter how she looked at him, she liked him.
She did not dare to think too much, and hurriedly went forward to greet Yan Yu. Yan Yu smiled and pulled Jinzhanmei's hand, saying, "This is tonight's important guest, Gao Zhengyang, Daoist Gao. Xiao Mei, please accompany him well."
"Daoist Gao is handsome and has an immortal aura. I am fortunate to be able to accompany you and listen to your teachings … "
Jinzhanmei's face was full of admiration and joy. She happily went forward and gently held onto Gao Zhengyang's arm, supporting him into the pleasure boat.
Yan Yu was very satisfied with Jinzhanmei's reaction. She was indeed a top courtesan, and her flattering words were of a high level. Her gentle attitude was even more caring.
She glanced at Gao Zhengyang and found that he looked normal. He was not excited, nor was he uneasy. It was as if everything was natural.
Yan Yu had a higher opinion of Gao Zhengyang. His calmness in the face of enemies proved that Gao Zhengyang had a strong will. However, he was so calm in the face of beauty, which showed that he was shrewd.
Yan Hao and the other two naturally saw Jinzhanmei supporting Gao Zhengyang as they walked in. The three of them stood up together to welcome Yan Yu.
After Yan Yu greeted them, she introduced Gao Zhengyang to the three of them and also told them his name.
She then took the initiative to brag for Gao Zhengyang. "Brother Gao is an expert. A great demon appeared in Altair City, and even Yan Da was injured. Thanks to Brother Gao, you killed that great demon in time and saved the lives of tens of thousands of people in Altair City … "
Yan Hao and the others' expressions changed when they heard that.
They did not know about the great demons in Altair City, but they knew about Yan Da. Yan Da was injured, but Gao Zhengyang could subdue a great demon. This meant that Gao Zhengyang was more powerful than Yan Da!
To be called a great demon, it was definitely a demon above Level Seven.
Even He Buyun's expression was a little ugly. The arrogance on his face had unknowingly disappeared. Only an awkward smile was left on his face.
Jin Zhanmei looked at the change in everyone's expression and felt it was a little funny.
This world was really simple. Yan Yu only showed off Gao Zhengyang's achievements, and Yan Hao and Ceng Hui were already convinced.
However, the young Gao Zhengyang actually had such a cultivation. It was really amazing.
Those who could reach Level Seven at this age were all top-notch geniuses. There were only a few in the entire Yan City.
Jin Zhanmei had a good impression of Gao Zhengyang to begin with. Knowing that Gao Zhengyang was powerful, she became even more enthusiastic.
He Buyun, who wanted to stir up trouble, did not say anything. The banquet went smoothly.
Yan Hao and Ceng Hui fully used their eloquence and cooperated with Yan Yu to flatter Gao Zhengyang. Gao Zhengyang was also humorous. Everyone chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere was very joyous.
At this time, they heard someone shouting outside. Then, someone lifted the curtain and rushed in.
The person had a square face, but he was not tall. His belly was especially big. His thick fingers were full of gold rings.
Jin Zhanmei recognized this person. He was Xu Zheng, a wealthy guest who often came to look for her. He was the one who booked the pleasure boat tonight, but because of Yan Yu's matter, he had to postpone it.
Xu Zheng had agreed to it, but she did not expect him to suddenly run over and throw a tantrum. This gave Jin Zhanmei a bad feeling.
Xu Zheng looked as stupid as a pig, but he was a Level Seven expert. He also ran a grain business and was one of the few wealthy merchants in Yan City. Moreover, he was ruthless and unscrupulous in doing things.
Who knew how many people had been forced into bankruptcy by him? His reputation in Yan City was very bad. Therefore, even though Xu Zheng was generous, Jin Zhanmei did not like him.
"Xiao Mei, we had an appointment. How can you break it?"
Xu Zheng rolled his eyes and said to Yan Yu and the others disdainfully, "You broke it just to compensate these hairless little things. What's the point?"
Xu Zheng's words cursed Yan Yu and the others. Yan Yu's face was gloomy, but she did not say anything. Xu Zheng was so arrogant because he had someone backing him.
The Yan family was so big that it was divided into many factions. Unfortunately, Xu Zheng's faction was not on good terms with Yan Yu's father.
With Xu Zheng's status, it was not a big deal for him to scold Yan Yu. Even if Yan Yu went to complain, it would be useless. Even if they fought, they would not be able to defeat Xu Zheng.
Xu Zheng's gaze turned to Gao Zhengyang. "Xiao Mei is my woman. You brat, how dare you touch her? Do you want to die?"
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