Chapter 88 - 3: Courtesan Performance

Can’t get out, won’t live to see that time, naturally there’s no need to think too much.

"You damn!"

Indeed, you can’t expect a dog to speak human words.

"I’m about to break through the First-class Realm."

Lately, following Ye Liuyun, Si Nan felt the importance of strength more and more, and began devoting more time to his cultivation.

Moreover.

Because of Ye Liuyun, Si Nan’s income has increased significantly, so he now has money to buy some medicinal herbs for training.

"Breaking through in a dream?"

Ye Liuyun wondered if it was just his imagination.

It seemed that Shi Sheng’s straightforward personality was turning into one with a sharp tongue.

Now, usually with just one or two sentences, Shi Sheng could irritate Si Nan enough.

"Just wait for me to break through to the first-class, then see how I beat you up."

"Then you’d better hurry, after all, I won’t be staying at the first-class level waiting for you forever, right?"

I’m also cultivating, my skills won’t stay stagnant, if you can break through, why can’t I?

"..."

Si Nan was speechless.

Damn, how can someone have such a sharp tongue?

Ye Liuyun drank his wine, just laughing silently at this, though they often bickered, the relationship between Si Nan and Shi Sheng was not strained, but rather improved.

At this moment.

The music from the stage downstairs suddenly changed.

"Hmm?"

When Ye Liuyun looked, the women who were dancing were stepping down from the stage.

"Sir, today is the day Ruo Xi sister is performing."

A girl pouring wine for Ye Liuyun seemed to notice his confusion and explained with a smile.

"The Courtesan Ruo Xi?"

Although he hadn’t seen her, after coming to the Imperial Music Bureau so many times, Ye Liuyun had heard many mention the name of Courtesan Ruo Xi.

"Is today the day for the Courtesan’s performance?"

Si Nan was pleasantly surprised.

Couldn’t be bothered to bicker with Shi Sheng anymore.

Didn’t expect to be this lucky.

"Yes, today quite a few wealthy gentlemen or high-ranking officials have arrived."

No wonder today’s Imperial Music Bureau feels particularly lively.

Very soon.

Smooth music played, and a figure in light white gauze walked onto the stage, dancing gracefully with the music, a sight so enchanting.

Though her face was veiled, one could barely discern that she was a peerless beauty.

"So beautiful!"

Si Nan was mesmerized.

Shi Sheng was rather indifferent, though surprised by the beauty, he quickly averted his gaze.

What’s so good about women, when there’s no woman in the heart, the fist naturally moves like divine.

"Indeed remarkable!"

Ye Liuyun also nodded, Courtesan Ruo Xi’s appearance was undeniably stunning.

No wonder she could become a courtesan.

"Bravo, bravo, bravo!"

"Well danced."

"Encore."

As the dance concluded, the surrounding erupted with applause.

Some wealthy people even threw silver notes onto the stage, none less than a thousand taels each. If it was less, throwing it might seem humiliating.

There were people specifically responsible for picking up money below.

As for Courtesan Ruo Xi, she only needed to stand elegantly there, just being beautiful.

"These people are really rich."

Watching the silver notes floating down.

Si Nan resisted the urge to catch them, withdrawing his hand.

"Don’t you have money too? You could throw some?"

Shi Sheng glanced up at Si Nan.

The money taken from the Minister of Revenue last time, quite a bit came to Si Nan, it wouldn’t be a problem to throw some.

"I do have money, but I’m not stupid."

Si Nan rolled his eyes at Shi Sheng.

Having money isn’t spent this way, those high-ranking officials have more money than sense, he’s not a fool like them.

"Tsk!"

Shi Sheng was rather looking forward to seeing Si Nan throw money downstairs with a pained look on his face.

What a pity.

The courtesan’s treatment indeed couldn’t be matched by other brothel women.

What’s more, the Imperial Music Bureau is backed by royalty.

She need only appear once a month, and each time it’s just a short dance.

Very soon.

The courtesan’s performance ended, don’t know if it was Ye Liuyun’s imagination, but it felt like the courtesan glanced in their direction before leaving.

Was it unintentional?

Ye Liuyun didn’t dwell on it, continued drinking for a while longer before it was time to leave.

Even with a focus on cultivation, occasional relaxation was necessary, otherwise, one would suffocate.

...

In the following days.

There were no movements from the Eunuch, unsure if he was truly intimidated or waiting for the right opportunity.

Meanwhile, Ye Liuyun was becoming more adept at using his multi-tasking talent.

In constant cultivation.

The Cangyang Force was nearing its peak, getting closer to breakthrough.

It’s time to find a more powerful inner power technique.

When the Cangyang Force reaches perfection, the cultivation should be able to push through Innate Perfection, that’s about the limit.

To further break through to the Grandmaster Realm, another method must be sought.

As for where to find stronger cultivation techniques.

Ye Liuyun instinctively thought of Fanlou.

Just right, previously asked Fanlou to keep an eye out for certain techniques, hoping there would be some results.

However.

Ye Liuyun couldn’t go directly to Fanlou now, after all, Ye Liuyun was currently out of the Imperial City due to a case.

"Sir!"

Riding a horse, following beside Ye Liuyun.

Si Nan pondered all the way, still a little puzzled.

"That Southern Governor, could he really favor you, sir?"

Indeed, this case was again assigned to Ye Liuyun by the Southern Governor.

Once or twice is fine, but too many times will arouse suspicion, right?

"The Master’s skills are strong, his talent exceptional, being favored is only natural, isn’t it?"

On the other side, Shi Sheng didn’t think much of it.

Even found such things very normal.

"If he really wanted to win him over, shouldn’t he assign some cases where confiscating property is involved?"

Si Nan rolled his eyes at Shi Sheng.

Those cases are lucrative.

"You also need to think about what our case is, escorting a prisoner back to Celestial Prison, what kind of profit could there be in this case?"

Ye Liuyun’s case this time.

Was to escort a captured prisoner back to the Imperial City, to be imprisoned in Celestial Prison.

Anyway, in Si Nan’s view, this case offers no profitable angle at all.

Si Nan wasn’t dull to begin with, on the contrary, he was quite savvy, skilled at observing and interpreting moods, perhaps just hadn’t seen much before.

But after following Ye Liuyun for a while, his perspective began to broaden.

"I feel like, not only is this not about winning over Sir, it’s more like using him, testing him."

Si Nan couldn’t be sure if his guess was right.

After speaking, he could only look at Ye Liuyun for confirmation.