Atop the loft, several bold characters stood out—Pleasure Pavilion!
A group of enchanting fox-women strutted inside, exuding alluring charm.
Simultaneously, a flirtatious fox-woman cast seductive glances at the surrounding crowd of curious onlookers—mostly cultivators from various races. With a coy voice, she said,
"Dear friends from the human race, brothers of all clans—today, our Fox Clan proudly establishes the Pleasure Pavilion here. All the sweet, bashful young ladies you see may be yours to cherish and adore. And of course, all it takes is a pittance—just a few Eternal Coins, and you may enjoy a night of bliss and Wushan cloud and rain."
With a bewitching smile, the fox-woman turned and entered the pavilion. The sway of her hips as she walked could ignite a fire in any man's heart—drying his mouth and kindling heat throughout his body. The urge to leap forward, grab her, and ravish her was nearly uncontrollable.
"A brothel! Pah—what a bunch of shameless vixens!"
In a square within Nameless City, a few figures had gathered. They appeared ordinary, but one voice stood out cold and aloof—clearly inconsistent with its outward appearance. These people were none other than Yi Tianxing and the three women traveling with him, including Cai Yan. The one speaking was Yao Yue. Naturally, they were concealing their true identities; their appearance alone would have caused a stir.
Upon arrival, they had witnessed the fox-women establish the Pleasure Pavilion. Without a doubt, it was a brothel—a place of flesh trade. That it could be promoted so openly felt obscene to her, polluting both her eyes and ears.
"Sister, they're literally fox spirits," said Lian Xing with an odd expression.
The Fox Clan, after all, belonged to the Beastman lineage. Though technically humanoid, the fox blood within them was undeniable. To human cultivators, they were little more than 妖精—seductive demons.
"Hmph! These brazen foxes… daring to run a flesh trade so openly! It's outrageous," Cai Yan frowned in disapproval.
As women, it was difficult for them not to be disgusted by such shamelessness.
"A clever move by the Fox Clan," Yi Tianxing murmured, his gaze flashing.
"First, they use dual cultivation to improve their strength. Second, they profit. Truly, two birds with one stone."
Through his Yin-Yang Eyes, Yi Tianxing could clearly perceive the energy within these fox-women. Their qi exuded a unique rosy hue—the hallmark of dual cultivation. Strangely, their aura was not chaotic at all. On the contrary, the purity of their qi suggested they were cultivating a top-tier dual cultivation technique.
🔸 "Mystic Womb Maiden Sutra" (玄牝姹女经)
A supreme dual cultivation method practiced by the Fox Clan, refined and balanced to ensure mutual benefit without harming the practitioner's foundation.
Dual cultivation itself was a path of creation, a fusion of yin and yang that, when properly harnessed, generated a spark of transformative essence. Unlike exploitative techniques like yin-stealing or life-essence draining, true dual cultivation left both partners stronger—physically and spiritually.
These fox-women clearly had no concern for outdated notions of chastity. While some among them chose a different path, the ones here were fully embracing this power.
The Fox Clan's alluring beauty naturally turned heads. Within moments, they had drawn the attention of both human and alien cultivators.
"Real fox spirits. Dangerous stuff."
"Go in there and you might come out as a dried corpse."
"I've always heard that fox-women are insanely seductive in bed—like pets made just for men. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to try it once…"
Whispers rippled through the crowd. Desire slowly bubbled to the surface—not just among humans, but among the alien warriors too. Their reactions were even more overt.
"Heh. I've always wanted to taste a fox-woman," chuckled a hulking Minotaur, striding toward the brothel.
"Only a hundred Eternal Coins?" the fox-woman giggled. "And a lovely night is yours."
He handed over the money without hesitation and stepped inside.
That act was like a signal—soon, aliens from all sides began filing into the Pleasure Pavilion.
"The Fox Clan's innate charm is terrifying. These men are falling under their spell without even realizing it," Yi Tianxing observed in awe.
🟣 "Innate Charm (魅惑之力)"
A natural talent of the Fox Clan, allowing them to subtly influence the minds of others—especially males—without them even noticing.
"Should we send He Shen to shut it down?" asked Nie Xiaoqian, contemplative.
"No need," Yi Tianxing waved it off. "They're not stealing or harming anyone. They're trading their bodies for coin. It's all voluntary. In fact, they're simply using what they have—it's a skill like any other."
Brothels had existed throughout history. Across countless ages, they had never vanished. One might even say they were a cultural constant—deeply rooted in human nature. Desire was, after all, one of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires. Erase that, and you erase what makes people… people.
Even aliens were no exception. Faced with such beauty, few could resist.
Yao Yue still snorted coldly, clearly displeased—but said no more.
"Alright," Yi Tianxing smiled, "the trade market has officially opened. Many alien races have entered the city. Let's go take a look. We may find some rare treasures today."
As he spoke, crowds of alien traders began pouring into Nameless City.Open plazas quickly filled with makeshift stalls. Each clan began showcasing its unique goods and resources.
One might spot a Minotaur crouched behind a stall, or a Goblin, or even a graceful Elf. The scene resembled a wild masquerade, filled with strange and fantastic beings—a shocking sight to any who beheld it.
But each brought with them exotic wares—items of true intrigue.
The women agreed eagerly and finally turned their attention away from the brothel.
The human market wasn't particularly exciting—it mainly offered goods from the Great Yi Dynasty, which they had seen many times before. It was the alien wares that stirred curiosity.
Many human cultivators had already begun sifting through the foreign stalls.
"Husband, look there. That crowd's huge. Let's go check it out," Lian Xing pointed excitedly.
In the middle of one square, a sizable group had gathered around a specific stall. Even from afar, they could hear chatter and discussion.
"Alright, let's see what it's about."
Yi Tianxing led the group into the crowd. As they walked, a mysterious force subtly parted the crowd ahead of them. No physical push was felt, yet people unconsciously stepped aside, influenced by an invisible pressure—never realizing anything odd had occurred.
Before long, they reached the stall.
To Yi Tianxing's surprise, it belonged to none other than two familiar Goblin Alchemists—Alama and Anima—whom he had once encountered in Darkblood Town.
Clearly, the trade market of the Great Yi Dynasty had drawn them in with its powerful allure.
Their stall was cluttered with all kinds of alchemy devices, each more bizarre than the last. Among them, however, one category stood out: Runic Guns.
Some were long, some short, but all were inscribed with intricate patterns—runes woven into a beautiful whole.
"Runic Guns… and not just ordinary ones."
Yi Tianxing's eyes were drawn to a jade case at the center of the display. Within lay two exquisite Runic Guns.
These were no mere trinkets.
The carvings were detailed and dazzling, clearly crafted with great care. A lethal energy radiated from their muzzles—sufficient to threaten even Life Aperture Realm or Life Map Realm cultivators. Perhaps even Manifestation Realm experts would find them dangerous.
Notably, one gun was golden, the other silver—a matched set.
Nearly everyone approaching the stall found themselves instinctively drawn to these two weapons.
At that moment, Alama stepped forward, eagerly addressing the crowd:
"These twin Runic Guns are among the finest examples of alchemical craftsmanship. Both have undergone mutation—making them rare beyond compare!"