Sun Mingyue had a faint smile on her face. "He's such a powerful man. It doesn't matter if you fall in love with him. He doesn't look good, but he's kind and has a bright future. It might be a blessing to be with him."
Li Ruolan quickly said, "Saint, I'm not interested. We're just ordinary friends."
"Alright, ordinary friends." Sun Mingyue scoffed. "Don't be so hesitant. Someone might snatch him away!"
"Whoever wants to snatch him can have him. I won't take him," Li Ruolan quickly said.
Sun Mingyue said, "I hope you won't regret it."
"What about Zhao Dahe …?" Li Ruolan asked.
Sun Mingyue shook her head. "Don't worry about him. Let's see what happens to him."
"But …" Li Ruolan said anxiously, "White Tiger Sect will kill him sooner or later!"
"Let's see if he can survive this," Sun Mingyue said.
Li Ruolan looked at her helplessly.
Sun Mingyue said, "Don't disturb him. Let him think of a way himself."
"… Yes." Li Ruolan sighed.
"Go." Sun Mingyue waved her hand.
Li Ruolan walked out of the basilica listlessly. She stood at the entrance and turned to look at the crystal clear ice peaks around her. Then, she lowered her head to look at the mountains and shook her head.
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The next few days were peaceful.
Kou Qiong and the others had already found a residence. A cunning rabbit has three burrows, so they had prepared everything in advance. Chu Li hid in the residence and cultivated. He wanted to increase his cultivation level as quickly as possible in preparation for the upcoming battle.
He could imagine that White Tiger Sect would hunt him down and they would not stop until they killed him.
Chu Li cultivated in peace.
He had a taste of Kou Qiong's cunning. The Radiance Clan had been destroyed, but they were not injured at all. They had even secretly stolen some valuable items. They had snatched food from the Roaring Tiger Clan's mouths, but they had not been dealt with.
Chu Li did not care whether they lived or died. If they died, then so be it. After all, they were people who deserved to die, so it would be better if they survived. It would also save him a lot of trouble, and he would not have to look for them anymore. As for how they did things, as long as they did not do evil, he could not be bothered.
In the evening, Chu Li sat in the gazebo. Kou Qiong and the others quickly came with lunch boxes. They opened the boxes and placed a few delicious dishes on the table.
Chu Li took the chopsticks from Kou Qiong and glanced at the three of them. "Did you do something bad again?"
"Hehe …" The three of them smiled sheepishly.
Chu Li scoffed. "Speak."
"Well …" Kou Qiong looked at him and said gingerly, "We went to Roaring Tiger Clan."
"Hmm, and then?" Chu Li picked up a piece of beef and chewed it slowly.
Kou Qiong said cautiously, "We asked them for some money to spend."
"How much did you ask for?" Chu Li asked.
"One hundred thousand taels," Kou Qiong said.
Chu Li glanced at the three men.
Kou Qiong said embarrassedly, "One hundred and thirty thousand."
"You're quite thoughtful." Chu Li scoffed sarcastically. "Just ask for your own. I don't have to worry about it."
"Hall Master is wise and mighty. How can we hide from him?" the three of them hurriedly said.
Chu Li said coldly, "You should know that those who use my name will die faster!"
"Hall Master is now famous throughout the city. No one dares to go against him." Lu Shu chuckled. "Roaring Tiger Clan became obedient once we mentioned your name. They used to be the tyrant of Gale City!"
Chu Li said, "Once someone from White Tiger Sect comes, you'll be in trouble!"
"Hehe, as long as Hall Master doesn't lose, we'll be safe." Lu Shu laughed.
Chu Li glanced at the three of them and waved his hand. "Alright, don't do such things again. Get lost!"
"Hall Master, you've been training too hard. Do you want to relax?" Lu Shu chuckled. "How about going to Gale City to see the beauties?"
"How beautiful are they?" Chu Li scoffed.
Zhao Dahe was a young man from Peace Town. He had never seen the outside world and was not tempted by prosperity. It would be strange if he did not see the beauties.
Lu Shu laughed. "Hall Master, you'll definitely be satisfied. We've seen them once."
Kou Qiong said, "Hall Master, White Tiger Sect isn't the only sect in Gale City. Flaming Sun Sect and Tian Luo Sect also have territories, but they're not as powerful as Roaring Tiger Clan. If Hall Master can unite with Flaming Sun Sect and Tian Luo Sect, Radiance Clan will definitely be able to stand firm!"
"Unite with them?" Chu Li frowned and shook his head.
Rumor had it that the Radiance Clan was annihilated back then. It was most likely because of the alliance between the three sects. The Holy Church of Light was now powerful and had become the common enemy of the other three sects.
"Hall Master, before you killed the two elders of White Tiger Sect, Flaming Sun Sect and Tian Luo Sect definitely looked down on you. However, it's different now. If you discuss with them about dividing Gale City among the three sects, they'll definitely be tempted. Humans are greedy by nature!" Kou Qiong said.
Feng Wuji said, "According to the information we've gathered, White Tiger Sect is arrogant and domineering. They've been unpopular for the past few years. The disciples of Flaming Sun Sect and Tian Luo Sect have suffered a lot. They've been secretly fighting with White Tiger Sect."
"I'm just afraid that once they face us, the three sects will join forces," Chu Li said.
"Not necessarily." Feng Wuji said, "According to our investigation, the Phoenix Goddess Brothel is owned by the Tian Luo Sect. Clan Leader, you can take a look around and see what the Tian Luo Sect is up to. Maybe they want to use you to destroy the Roaring Tiger Clan!"
"That's right. The Hall Master is now the sharpest blade in the world. Everyone wants to borrow it," Kou Qiong said.
Chu Li pondered for a moment and nodded. "Alright, let's go to the Phoenix Goddess Brothel tonight!"
The three of them immediately beamed with joy.
Chu Li glanced at them and scoffed. "The three of you don't have to follow me!"
"Hall Master, have you been to a brothel?"
"No." Chu Li shook his head.
"If you don't know the rules, you'll be ripped off," Kou Qiong hurriedly said.
Chu Li scoffed. "It doesn't matter. I still have the hundred thousand taels that you guys stole anyway."
"Hall Master, our hundred thousand taels of silver might be a lot in other places, but in the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant, it's not considered a lot. The people who go there are all rich and respectable." Kou Qiong said, "I'm afraid we can only go there a few times with a hundred thousand taels of silver."
Chu Li curled his lips and said, "Ten thousand taels of silver should be enough to redeem a beauty, right?"
The three of them shook their heads.
Chu Li waved his hand. "Forget it. Gather? Bao Yi? Xiao Xia Rui Gadolinium?
Kou Qiong beamed with joy while the other two sighed helplessly.
They had secretly gone to the brothel when Chu Li was not around.
Once Chu Li returned, the three of them would have to be at his beck and call. They would not have the time to go to the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant! They had been itching to go there for a long time!
When the lanterns were first lit, Gale City was brightly lit and livelier than it was during the day.
Chu Li was dressed in a white robe and held a white jade folding fan in his hand. Kou Qiong followed behind him.
The two of them stood in front of a colorful building and listened to the sounds of stringed instruments and melodious singing. It was a scene of luxury.
A servant came out and led the two of them to the second floor.
The first floor was the main hall with many tables. It was considered a restaurant. One could eat and drink here and call for girls to accompany them.
The second floor was a small room where one could call for girls to accompany them, listen to them sing, or watch them dance.
As for the third floor, one had to be qualified to go there. Ordinary customers were not allowed to enter.
Chu Li sat there without saying a word while Kou Qiong took care of things.
A few girls dressed in muslin entered. These girls were average looking and dignified. They sat quietly behind the silk curtains and began to play a song.
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