A week has passed in a flash.
Today, Chen Xuan left the Eastern Domain Three Judicial Departments early in the morning.
However, he was in no hurry to return.
Instead, he changed his appearance and went to Qin Keâs establishment.
"Sir, itâs been a long time since you last came here, hasnât it?"
After all, it was still early, and the place hadnât officially opened for guests yet.
As soon as Chen Xuan stepped through the entrance, he saw Liu Si hurriedly coming down from upstairs, looking full of enthusiasm.
"First Grade already, it seems you havenât been slacking off lately!"
"Thank you, sir. If it hadnât been for your kindness, I wouldnât have had the chance to cultivate to the First Grade realm."
Liu Si genuinely thanked Chen Xuan.
If it werenât for the several rewards he received from him, his talent couldnât have reached the First Grade through cultivation.
"Alright, have Lan MengâEr prepare something delicious, I miss her cooking."
After instructing him, Chen Xuan started to walk up the stairs.
"Yes, sir!"
Liu Si immediately went to find Lan MengâEr; he wouldnât dare delay any matters concerning Chen Xuan.
In the top floor room.
Chen Xuan had just sat down when there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
With a âcreakâ, the door slowly opened, revealing Lan MengâEr at the entrance.
Still in a blue tight-fitting gauze dress, perfectly highlighting the strength she should possess.
She walked lightly in front of Chen Xuan and saluted, "The owner hasnât been here for quite some time, I thought you had forgotten about MengâEr?"
Lan MengâEr looked at him with a seemingly resentful expression.
"Uhâ"
Chen Xuan looked embarrassed.
Indeed, many things had happened at the rMolan Mansion recently, and ever since Qin Ke returned, he hadnât come to the establishment.
And speaking of which, he should properly thank her.
If it hadnât been for her, he wouldnât have obtained that pair of original stones.
And naturally, none of the subsequent developments of the cultivation technique would have occurred.
But this resentful demeanor seemed to be more of a playful reproach than real blame.
"Sigh!"
He sighed silently.
He couldnât possibly not understand this.
However...
He could only change the subject and ask, "Why did you feel wronged here?"
"No, no!"
Lan MengâEr quickly waved her hand in denial, "They treat MengâEr very well. When the owner isnât here, MengâEr practically has nothing to do."
But the more they did so, the more uncomfortable it made her feel.
She knew all of this was brought about by Chen Xuan.
So every time she thought of it, his image would involuntarily appear in her mind.
But... if he doesnât come, thereâs nothing she can do about it.
Qin Ke knew about this too, but... without the masterâs permission, he wouldnât dare make decisions on his own, especially with the two mistresses present, he dared not at all.
"If thatâs the case, if you donât like it here, why not go to the mansion and take care of the two madams, what do you think?"
At this moment, Chen Xuanâs gaze fell upon Lan MengâEr, giving him a sense of familiarity.
Moreover, there had never been a servant at the mansion; Ning Xin had always managed everything alone. Later, Luan Ying arrived, which somewhat eased her pressure.
Lan MengâEr was quite reliable, at least he could trust her.
Going to the mansion, she could also serve the two women.
"Really?"
Lan MengâEr became visibly excited, her eyes full of disbelief.
"Of course, provided you are willing yourself!"
Chen Xuan nodded with a smile.
"I am willing, Iâm definitely willing, owner!"
Lan MengâEr kept nodding; there was no need to think about it, she would certainly go to the ownerâs mansion.
"Alright, go prepare something tasty, Iâm hungry!"
"Okay, owner, MengâEr will go right away!"
Lan MengâEr never dreamed she could go to Chen Xuanâs mansion, given her not-so-respectable status.
She happily left the room.
"Hehe!"
Chen Xuan chuckled softly.
Women in this world are sometimes really simple.
He couldnât help but recall meeting that Western Domain junior back when he was at Blue Star, but...
"Sigh!"
He shook his head.
After all, he was just a nobody back then, itâs understandable.
"Iâll bid two thousand taels!"
"Three thousand!"
...
Suddenly, a burst of noise came from downstairs.
"Oh!"
Chen Xuan was a bit surprised; it was quite a coincidence that his whims led him here today, just in time for an auction.
He got up and left the room, but this time he didnât go downstairs. Instead, he leaned over the top floorâs railing, looking toward the first floor.
"Not bad!"
Chen Xuan observed and finally gave his evaluation.
A long blue gauze dress, revealing glimpses of the white undergarment underneath â this tantalizing sight was enough to capture the hearts of the men below.
Coupled with the womanâs naturally exquisite face, her loose black hair draped over her back added a hint of wildness. A single smile or wink immediately stirred up murmurs of admiration.
"This kid... really knows what heâs doing!"
Chen Xuan couldnât help but praise Qin Ke. He had to admit, just the methods of instructing women and manipulating menâs desires were quite masterful.
Most importantly, even though the person wasnât at rMolan Mansion, the establishment continued to be bustling with business.
This was something he had to admire.
Soon after, the price was raised to fifteen thousand taels.
At this point, only two or three people could make a bid. After all, no matter how beautiful a woman is, sheâs still just a woman, and in this world, women arenât worth much to begin with.
"Seventeen thousand taels! If you two offer more, I wonât want it anymore."
A big man in white attire, roughly at the Third Grade level, but not very handsome, said sternly at the moment.
To be honest, offering this price already gave him a headache.
If he didnât get a few offspring out of her... it wouldnât be worth it.
The reason he wanted to buy this beautiful woman was precisely for that reason.
Otherwise... to him, with the lights out, once the candles are blown, it all feels the same.