However, there was no proof that Commander Niu would go to the Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon Brothel. It was only speculation. Combined with the strict investigation, the fact that cultivators above the Golden Lotus realm were not allowed to attend the banquet, not to mention that it was a joyous occasion for her subordinates, all signs pointed to the possibility that Commander Niu would attend.
It was precisely because of this that Mother Xu grew increasingly angry. The Heaven Incense Brothel was only a side character at a banquet attended by the most important figures in Celestial Street, and the reason for that was because of Miao Yi and Xu Tangran. She had some ties with the two, but they didn't take care of her at all. Logically speaking, they should be helping her suppress the Elegant Crest Brothel, which made her very angry.
Of course, this was only her wishful thinking. To Miao Yi and Xu Tangran, it was more like they had nothing better to do. Helping one brothel suppress another? At most, Mother Xu would make a name for herself and protect her. With their status, why would they participate in the competition of a brothel? That would be more likely than not.
However, it was understandable. Personal opinions were always selfish.
Before the evening of the next day, the merchants of the East and South Districts gradually arrived for the banquet. Not every shopkeeper could attend. If all the merchants of the two districts squeezed in, the Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon Brothel wouldn't be able to fit. Only those who were slightly larger in scale or slightly more prestigious could attend.
A total of several thousand people had come to attend the banquet, and Yun Zhiqiu happened to be one of them. Her shop might not be big enough, but she had quite a few connections in Dongcheng District. Coupled with her so-called 'relationship' with Great Commander Niu back then, she could be considered a person with some influence in Dongcheng District.
The carpenter and stonemason escorted her to the banquet, but were stopped by the guards at the door. Only Yun Zhiqiu was allowed to enter. It wasn't an exception, but rather, no one was allowed to bring their attendants inside. A large group of merchants gathered at the entrance, chatting with each other. Yun Zhiqiu was among them, smiling widely, as though she knew every single one of them.
This was also due to the nature of her business. Every family had many women, and women were often more interested in things like jewelry. Over time, she naturally became acquainted with most of the merchants.
Soon, Huangfujun? Y and her met in the crowd. The two of them stood together, talking and laughing, attracting the attention of many people. One was an outstanding beauty, the other was a stunner under her beauty that could not be concealed. Both were the type that easily attracted men's attention.
Although the Hall of Heroes wasn't located in Dongcheng District or Nancheng District, some of the top merchants in Celestial Street still came. After all, Fu Qing and Invincible Eagle were about to be promoted to Celestial Street's Great Commanders. No matter where they were going, the top merchants had branches everywhere, so it was easy to imagine why they came.
The lanterns were lit, and when most of the merchants had arrived, Fu Qing and Invincible Eagle appeared with their men.
"Commander Fu, Commander Ying."
"To be able to come and go freely in the Purgatory Land and obtain excellent results, the two commanders are truly brave!"
"Congratulations to the two commanders for your upcoming promotion. The merchants of the two eastern and southern districts will be honored!"
Compliments, pleasantries, and bootlicking came rolling in like a tide.
Fu Qing and Invincible Eagle were also in high spirits, cupping their hands and thanking everyone.
After a round of pleasantries, Manager Xiao Qizhen of Spring Flower and Autumn Moon Brothel, who succeeded Zhou Ran, asked the crowd to make way and extended his hand to the two commanders. "Commanders, please come in!"
"Please!" The crowd made way for them.
Fu Qing raised his hand and gestured with a smile, "Please wait a moment, there's someone else coming."
Xiao Qizhen tried to ask, "Who else?"
The two commanders smiled without saying a word, only standing at the door and waiting. The crowd quietly exchanged glances. Needless to say, the only person who could make the two commanders wait must be the lord of the City-Guarding Palace.
Even though it was within their expectations, the shopkeepers couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines when they remembered that they were at Spring Flower and Autumn Moon Brothel again. They were worried that the banquet wouldn't end well. That person didn't know how to show mercy to the merchants of Celestial Street. No matter what their background was, there wasn't anyone he didn't dare to kill.
Not long after, several people came from the City-Guarding Palace. The leader was Miao Yi, with Xu Tangran and Murong Xinghua by his side. Yan Xiu, Yang Qing, and Hai Pingxin followed behind. Yang Zhaoqing stayed behind to guard the City-Guarding Palace.
As soon as Yan Xiu landed, he slowly swept his gaze across the crowd. Yang Qing, on the other hand, slowly observed the crowd's reaction.
"Great Commander!" Fu Qing and Invincible Eagle quickly stepped forward and cupped their fists.
"Great Commander!" The group of merchants quickly followed suit and bowed. Their tone was less boisterous than before, and became more formal and serious.
All the chattering around them quietened down. Not a single person dared to move about. Yun Zhiqiu subconsciously turned to Huangfu Jun and Huang Fujun. Yun Zhiqiu and Huangfu Jun. Y looked at each other and realized that Miao Yi's appearance was a huge deterrent to the merchants present. The festive atmosphere instantly disappeared, and everyone became cautious.
Standing in front of the crowd, Miao Yi's dignified demeanor stood out like a crane among chickens. His aura of a hero was evident. Huangfu Jun. Y loved and hated him at the same time. It had been so many years. When Miao Yi said those heartless words back then, it really hurt her. She wasn't so weak that she would throw herself at him again. She had been waiting for Miao Yi to say something soft, and then she would go with the flow. She even purposely used Xiahou Longcheng to provoke Miao Yi. Who knew that Miao Yi would be so cold-hearted? He never contacted her again, let alone say something soft.
Fu Qing and Invincible Eagle couldn't help but look at each other. When the two of them arrived, the crowd was still quite lively. When Miao Yi arrived, no one dared to even breathe loudly. That was the difference between them. For the two of them who were about to take up the position of Great Commander, they had already seen the standard of a Great Commander. However, they reckoned that it would be very difficult to reach that standard, unless they were as stubborn as Miao Yi and dared to slaughter the merchants on Sky Street. That was a game with no regard for their lives.
On the other hand, Hai Pingxin looked around curiously. This was her first time seeing such a grand scene. Even though she had heard of Miao Yi's achievements here, and knew that he was the boss of Heaven's Origin Planet, she didn't expect so many people to act like mice seeing a cat the moment they saw him.
'Is this guy really that scary?' She usually ignored Miao Yi because she always thought that she was a hostage that Miao Yi was using to threaten her mother.
Xu Tangran and Murong Xinghua were speechless at this situation. Everyone's reaction was expected.
Miao Yi looked around coldly, his gaze falling on Fu Qing and Invincible Eagle's faces. He put on a faint smile and said, "I heard that the merchants are holding a banquet to congratulate the two Commanders. I'm just here to join in the fun. I hope I'm not disturbing you?"
"It is our honor to have the Great Commander here. Please come in!" Fu Qing and Invincible Eagle both turned to the left and right, extending their hands to invite him in.
The crowd around them quickly parted to make way for Miao Yi.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Miao Yi led the way, with the others following behind him.
The lake was still the same, and the pavilions were still there. However, after so many years of renovation, the style had changed. The covered bridges around them were either arched or flat, but they still extended in all directions.
It was a good season, and the lotuses on the lake were untainted by the mud. Occasionally, the croaking of frogs could be heard. Lanterns of various colors floated along with the wind, reflecting the stars in the night sky. It was a mesmerizing sight. Elegant music played between the pavilions in the center of the lake.
Several women in palace dresses led the way on the covered bridges.
All four doors on the main building in the center of the lake suddenly opened, and the center of the lake was instantly illuminated. The splendor of the building could be seen at a glance.
The style of the interior had changed greatly. The dance floor in the center was situated in clear water, and the surroundings of the dance floor were hollowed out to be connected to the lake. Colorful lanterns floated on top of the jade bridges.
A group of dancers danced on the dance floor to welcome the guests.
Inside, Miao Yi climbed up to the high platform and took his seat. Yang Qing and Yan Xiu stood behind him. The two of them were still scrutinizing everyone present, as though they didn't want to miss out on any details. Hai Pingxin stood beside Miao Yi, responsible for pouring wine and the like.
In front of so many people, Hai Pingxin wouldn't give Miao Yi a hard time.
After everyone had taken their seats, the dancers on the dance floor retreated, replaced by a beautiful woman who sang softly. The music also became softer, so it wouldn't disturb the conversation.
Everyone first flattered Miao Yi, and only after that did the two main characters, Fu Qing and the Invincible Eagle, begin their compliments.
Miao Yi raised his cup to congratulate the two of them. As the crowd echoed his words, they looked at the wine in their cups doubtfully, worried that the poisoning incident would happen again. They secretly glanced at the others around them. Some of them bit the bullet and drank, while others rolled up their sleeves and hid the wine in their storage bangle.
Huang Fujun? Y had the right to be present, but Yun Zhiqiu could only sit in the pavilions around the main building and watch from afar.
After the singer stopped singing a few songs, a woman in a red dress floated out of the pavilion. She fluttered her red silk in the air and danced in the air. She was very beautiful and gave people a breathtaking feeling. In an instant, she attracted everyone's attention.
After landing on the ground, the red silk fluttered like a rainbow, and then spun around gracefully. Two strips of red silk wrapped around her like a tornado, then suddenly stopped and fell to the ground. The swirling red curtain slowly descended, revealing the beauty standing quietly within. She turned her head gracefully and looked at Miao Yi. Her eyes were like limpid autumn waters, clear and captivating.
She truly was devastatingly beautiful with just a glance. What a beautiful woman!
"Nice!" The crowd suddenly erupted into cheers, mixed with gasps of surprise.
Miao Yi stared at her, then slowly raised his cup to his lips and downed it in one gulp. Everyone loved beautiful things.
Between a crack in the pavilion's window, Madam Xu was slowly munching on a handful of melon seeds. When she saw the cheers below, she immediately rolled her eyes and spat them out as if she had hit a bug.
"When will the moon be bright? I raise my cup and ask the clear sky. I wonder what year it is in the heavenly palaces. I wish to ride the wind and return home, yet I fear the jade palaces are too high and cold. I dance with my shadow, how does it seem to be in this world … "
However, the woman below waved her red sleeves and sang along with the music, immediately suppressing all the cheers and commotion. Mother Xu, who was about to bring the melon seeds to her mouth, was also stunned. She stared blankly at the woman who was dancing and singing gracefully.
"This woman looks a little familiar." Miao Yi turned around and transmitted his voice over.
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