The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 343 - 332 Dongfang Hongyue Catches Adulterers
The dancer on stage was unaware that the light silks and thin skirts she cast aside for effect almost led to the downfall of the Hundred Flowers Building today.
Up in the private room, the Snow Maiden’s eyes had turned blue.
The last time she fought to the death with Dongfang Hongyue, unleashing all her power, they had been that same intelligent blue.
"Is this what you call art?"
Lin Yun felt a tingling in his scalp, but he adopted an air of detachment and said, "This is one form of art. Personally, I am not fond of this particular form, but the common folk below enjoy it. Those dancers are also commoners; naturally, they must satisfy the vulgar tastes of the public to make a living.
Therefore, I am actually observing these people and events with a critical eye."
Lin Yun spoke with an air of righteousness as he waved his hand, signaling for the girls pouring wine to leave; life was not easy for them either, coming out to accompany drinks and nearly freezing to death.
When only the three of them remained in the room, Lin Yun continued seriously, "Sister, precisely because we hold high positions, we must also look down to observe the lives of the common people, just as with them. If all you see is vulgarity, then your view is no better than those below.
What I see, however, are women forsaking their dignity for survival, while the mortals below take pleasure in this, trampling on these women’s dignity because they can afford to. And with our martial power, we too can trample their dignity.
They do not see anything amiss with this, how pitiful that is! And if we fail to take this as a lesson, aren’t we just the same as them?"
The Snow Maiden was still a bit perplexed. Even though she felt Lin Yun’s words seemed to make sense, she couldn’t fully grasp them.
Jiang Chenyu, however, was moved; Zhang Biyu had also told her before that she occupied a high position but never looked down at the common people.
Indeed, in her heart, she certainly looked down on these people. She was the high and mighty Guanghan Palace Master, an existence mortals had to look up to. What she looked up to were the sun, the moon, and the stars.
Lin Yun had taught her a lesson!
Thinking back on the Flower Fairy’s anger, Jiang Chenyu couldn’t help but remember her situation.
When news came then, they had asked Yuxuan to calculate the outcome, getting only eight words: "Demonic scourge shall emerge, bringing disaster to the world."
The situation was urgent at the time; the Seven Righteous Sects acted together, each deploying a Celestial Knowing Realm Elder. Despite the Thousand Mechanism Valley Master’s stubborn resistance, how could he stand against the seven sects, even if the Yu Ling Sect lagged behind and didn’t arrive on time? Six major sects were not something Thousand Mechanism Valley could resist.
Even though no evidence could be found afterward, the Seven Righteous Sects didn’t feel they did anything wrong.
They didn’t start with aggression; they merely demanded an explanation from Thousand Mechanism Valley and cooperation in the investigation, but the valley resisted outright, making suppression necessary. Even if it was later proven that you were innocent, then why did you resist at the start?
This is the logic of the Seven Righteous Sects. Thus, even when the Flower Fairy held a knife to Jiang Chenyu’s neck, she did not admit any wrongdoing.
As a Palace Master, she had her pride.
But now, having heard Lin Yun’s words, she pondered deeply, and it seemed she might indeed have been wrong about that year’s events.
The world is indeed filled with the bullying of the strong over the weak. As in the case of Thousand Mechanism Valley, placed on Shenxiao Sect, no other sect would dare to assert themselves, demanding Shenxiao Sect cooperate with an investigation.
And most ironic of all, Shenxiao Sect indeed harbored members of the Demon Race. After they defected from Shenxiao Sect, no one pursued the sect for accountability.
This is the way of the world: because Shenxiao Sect is strong, and Thousand Mechanism Valley is weak.
Though they claim to uphold justice, once compared, they find their justice to be flawed.
If what they do is all for justice, then why do they have different ways of dealing with different entities?
Thinking of the Flower Fairy, Jiang Chenyu also felt heavy-hearted.
Over many years as mentor and protégée, she had invested much in the Flower Fairy. Today, because of her, she had fallen into the mortal world, yet to hate the Flower Fairy seemed impossible, for avenging one’s mother is the natural order of things.
But forgiveness was also impossible. She had cultivated to this point through many hardships and setbacks, only to be brought back to square one by the Flower Fairy – that grudge could not be resolved.
"Thinking carefully, there was something odd about the events of that year. If Thousand Mechanism Valley was innocent, why would Yuxuan produce such a result? And if they were innocent, why resist to the death?"
A spark of insight flashed in Jiang Chenyu’s mind; she sensed that the matter of Thousand Mechanism Valley was not so simple, but the event was too long past. Investigating now, it was doubtful what could be uncovered.
Jiang Chenyu glanced at Lin Yun. This youth was intelligent and had deep connections with the Flower Fairy; perhaps...
Before, when Lin Yun wanted to enter the brothel, she had been preoccupied with disdain, and she hadn’t considered the deeper implications. Now it seemed that with the Snow Maiden, a woman of incomparable beauty at his side, and the Flower Fairy, a bewitching beauty, Lin Yun, who was accustomed to such women, could not have any interest in ordinary courtesans. His visit to the brothel was to admonish himself and to teach the Snow Maiden as well.
This youth was truly extraordinary.
Lin Yun saw that both Jiang Chenyu and the Snow Maiden were deep in thought and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
That was close, but luckily his quick wits allowed him to turn a vulgar dance into a profound lesson.
And the Snow Maiden was easy to deceive. If it had been Dongfang Hongyue, today would have been calamitous.
At this moment, in an inn somewhere in Haizhou, Dongfang Hongyue was quietly cultivating.
"Considering Lin Yun and the Snow Maiden’s strength, they should have arrived in Haizhou yesterday. The lack of any reaction until now doesn’t matter; they must have arrived today," she thought to herself.
Dongfang Hongyue refocused her mind, beginning to sense Lin Yun’s location.
She was using the whistle she had given to Lin Yun as a medium for casting her spell; she had personally forged that whistle, leaving her spiritual imprint on it. The closer the distance, the clearer the sensing.
"Eh, he’s nearby already?"
Dongfang Hongyue felt elated, promptly left the inn, and according to her sensing, soon arrived outside the Hundred Flowers Building.
Dongfang Hongyue: "..."
"Is this the place you come to investigate for intelligence?"
Dongfang Hongyue felt rage boil within her, wishing she could burn down this Hundred Flowers Building with a single blaze.
But she held back.
She rushed back to the inn, changed into a man’s attire, and once again arrived at the front of the Hundred Flowers Building.
Traitor, if I catch you in the act, see if I don’t burn you alive!
This time Dongfang Hongyue was truly furious, she could tolerate Lin Yun and Lin Yu being together, after all, Lin Yu was so beautiful, and they shared a special relationship.
She could even bear with the Flower Fairy, as that shameless little demon was the one who threw herself at them, and Bai Jiaojiao was the same.
But!
Visiting a brothel is absolutely intolerable!
Dongfang Hongyue stormed into the Hundred Flowers Building with such ferocity that anyone unaware would think she was a wife coming to catch her husband in the act, ready to kill.
"What a handsome young master!"
Clad in men’s clothing, Dongfang Hongyue was indeed strikingly handsome. Seeing her formidable aura and ill intent, the madam was nervous as hell, thinking what unlucky day it was to have attracted so many bad stars.
I’m just a little brothel; I haven’t offended anyone, have I?
"Please have a seat, young master. Lady Feng Wu’s performance is about to begin."
The madam stepped forward to greet Dongfang Hongyue with extreme humility; she didn’t dare do otherwise.
Ever since she walked in, the killing intent in the air made all the patrons too scared to even speak.
Lin Yun was usually interacting with big shots and didn’t realize that just their imposing presence could suffocate mortals into silence. Now with Dongfang Hongyue unleashing her full wrath, the madam was almost ready to kneel.
Hearing her trembling voice, Dongfang Hongyue slightly restrained herself and asked, "Tell me, has a very handsome man been here?"
Dongfang Hongyue originally didn’t want to make a scene, hence she went back to change clothes, but seeing some women sticking close to men, acting intimately, and thinking Lin Yun might be doing the same, she lost her temper and couldn’t control her imposing presence.
"There was such a person."
The madam had a very deep impression of Lin Yun. Hearing that Dongfang Hongyue’s voice didn’t sound male, and considering the first thing she inquired about was a man, the madam could tell she wasn’t here for fun but to catch a cheater in the act.
The madam’s heart was bitter!
You have such a beautiful wife; what the hell are you doing at a brothel!
But then remembering Lin Yun was accompanied by two exceedingly beautiful women, the madam suddenly understood.
This man is no simple matter!
A proverb states that wild flowers are sweeter than home blooms; having stolen a few flowers, he still seeks to roam the brothel.
"He brought two women of devastating beauty and also called for two to drink with, in a private room on the third floor. If you wish to go there, I can lead the way."
A dead daoist friend does not die a poor daoist, dear guest, you deal with the mess you’ve made yourself, meow!
Dongfang Hongyue was so angry her teeth nearly shattered, but the angrier she became, the calmer she grew, coldly commanding, "Arrange for me to be in the room next to them, and keep it quiet."
"Yes, yes, yes. Please follow me, use this staircase, they won’t see us."
Lin Yun was still oblivious to the danger looming over his head.
Mainly because he never expected Dongfang Hongyue would come here to confront him, even though she could locate Lin Yun, since he always carried the whistle she gave him.
He had only come to the brothel to check in, and besides, he could gather more information here.
It satisfied his curiosity, completed the reconnaissance mission, and he could also enjoy food, drink, and dance; wasn’t it delightful!
Lin Yun was not only watching the dance but was also simultaneously listening to conversations in other rooms.
Since there were many from the Lower Three Realms in the brothel, no one could detect Lin Yun’s Divine Sense.
Sometimes, he could hear some indescribable sounds, a bit harsh on the ears.
The acting skills of these brothel women were too poor, their voices not the least bit genuine.
"Coming up next, Lady Feng Wu will perform the flute, zither, and sword dance."
Lin Yun had been busy listening to activity in other rooms when suddenly, he heard a familiar name and looked towards the stage, somewhat astonished.
Thanks to prior preaching, the Snow Maiden was no longer jealous, but when she saw Lin Yun watching another woman with intense interest, she felt somewhat unhappy.
"Ah Yun, do you like such women?"
Onstage, Feng Wu with a flute in one hand and a zither in the other, danced, her long sleeves fluttering.
Lin Yun recognized her at a glance; this Feng Wu was indeed the same one from before.
At first, Lin Yun thought it was just a coincidence of names.
Isn’t this the top performer from Lai Yi Pavilion, who entertains but doesn’t sell her body? How did she suddenly end up down in Haizhou?
