The conversation spanned but a moment before Chen Nan followed Shen Lang to the bank of the Chunjiang River.
Gazing out, both the left and right banks of the Chunjiang River were lined with brightly lit brothels.
Countless women held fans and handkerchiefs, beckoning patrons at their doorways.
Demure women cast flirtatious glances at passersby, while bolder ones directly grabbed their arms and pulled them into the establishments.
Chen Nan suddenly felt—life in such a world was rather good!
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Esteemed sir, you must not have experienced the life of mortals. Although mortals have short lifespans, only a fleeting few decades, in my opinion, mortal life also possesses its unique splendor!"
"Let's speak of this Chunjiang River bank alone; there are over three hundred brothels here, each with dozens, or even hundreds, of beautiful and captivating girls!"
"And among the many brothels, only this Piaoxiangyuan ranks first!"
"The girls here are more radiant than one another; I guarantee, sir, that after one visit, you'll desire a second!"
Chen Nan shook his head dismissively, "A gentle embrace is a hero's tomb; we cultivators should not indulge in romance and pleasure!"
Although he was a scoundrel!
And lecherous!
He had never visited a place for such services, nor had he ever patronized a brothel.
And now!
He had no choice...
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Just as the two entered Piaoxiangyuan, a middle-aged beauty with a face full of excitement rushed out. "Your Highness, it has been some time since you last visited. You have arrived at a fortunate time; several exceptionally beautiful and peerless ladies have recently joined our Piaoxiangyuan!"
"They have just completed their training and are officially starting today!"
It was evident that Shen Lang frequented such places.
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Mama Wu, I am not the main guest tonight; the protagonist is my companion here! He is Mr. Chen, a strategist in my mansion. From now on, all his expenses here will be charged to my account."
"Greetings, Mr. Chen!" Mama Wu quickly bowed, her eyes occasionally appraising Chen Nan.
She had naturally heard about Shen Lang recruiting strategists for his mansion, but she never expected that the recruit would be so young!
Chen Nan said calmly, "I've heard Your Highness praises Piaoxiangyuan highly. Mr. Chen is here today specifically to see it. Kindly ask Mama Wu to summon the top courtesans of Piaoxiangyuan for Mr. Chen to behold their elegance!"
"Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness, please ascend to the upper floor. The ladies have been waiting for a long time!" Mama Wu warmly invited Chen Nan and Shen Lang to the sixth floor.
As they ascended, Chen Nan felt several spiritual senses observing him.
The practitioners were all very strong; there were cultivators in the late Golden Core stage, and even some in the Nascent Soul stage!
Just as Shen Lang had said, many people and forces were paying attention to the strategist Shen Lang had recruited.
"Your Highness, Mr. Chen, please come in!"
Upon reaching a vast room on the sixth floor, Mama Wu pushed open the door with a smile.
The room was luxuriously decorated, with fine rosewood furniture and silk brocades.
Incense burned, emitting a heart-refreshing fragrance.
What caught Chen Nan's eye was not the room's decoration!
But the six stunningly beautiful women with graceful figures!
They wore long dresses of different colors, their eyes filled with affection, and their beauty was captivating.
"These ladies are quite good!" Shen Lang's eyes lit up. He frequented Piaoxiangyuan, and he would not hesitate to say that these six girls, in the past, could have easily been called top courtesans.
Chen Nan also smiled, "From the petite to the full-figured, all are beautiful and captivating, truly a pleasure to behold. Your Highness, perhaps you would choose first?"
Shen Lang laughed heartily, "I did not expect Mr. to praise these six ladies so highly. Since Mr. fancies them, how could I, Shen, snatch away what others desire? Let these six serve you simultaneously!"
"That would be too much of an imposition!" Chen Nan revealed a mischievous smile. "However, since Your Highness has said so, Mr. Chen will not refuse!"
Shen Lang looked at the six women. "Serve Mr. Chen well. If you make him happy, you will be rewarded handsomely. Otherwise, do not blame me, this prince, for throwing you into the slums and giving you to the beggars!"
"Yes!"
The six responded in unison.
"Mama Wu, let us depart for now!" Shen Lang gave Chen Nan a knowing glance, then turned to leave.
"Exert all your skills and serve Mr. Chen well!" Mama Wu instructed with a stern face, then followed Shen Lang with a smile as bright as a chrysanthemum. "Your Highness, would you like Qiu Jiang to accompany you?"
"Good!"
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"Ladies, how shall we play today?" Chen Nan asked with a smile.
He rather disliked such occasions!
After all, he was not familiar with any of these six women.
In his opinion, intimacy without an emotional foundation was akin to bestiality, a mere release of physical urges.
It could not achieve a resonance of souls!
However!
He knew!
These six were certainly not ordinary women!
Their appearances and temperaments were far from that of commoners.
If nothing else, they were likely sent by the Eldest Prince, the Third Prince, and Shen Nian to monitor him!
Besides them, the other three were also extraordinary.
Although the Martial King was the current Prime Minister, holding a position of immense power, he had rivals in the court.
Of course!
Perhaps one of the other three might be someone arranged by the Martial King!
"Mr. Chen, we sisters are yours tonight. You may play as you wish!" A woman with a slightly fuller figure smiled and led Chen Nan to a seat.
At the same time, a beauty poured wine and brought it to Chen Nan's lips.
Such treatment was indeed excellent.
As the saying goes, it is impolite not to reciprocate.
They fed Chen Nan wine, fruits, and pastries!
Did Chen Nan not have to feed them bamboo in return?
He would play the role of an old lecher.
After all, they were all clean.
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Approximately two hours later!
All six lay nestled together quietly, their faces flushed, breathing heavily, their beautiful eyes filled with lingering passion.
In their eyes, Chen Nan was simply not human!
He was a complete beast!
His various positions and techniques caught them completely off guard!
It was clear he was no gentleman!
Would a normal person play like this?
Afterward, Chen Nan, appearing slightly fatigued but very curious, asked, "Why did you choose to work in your current profession?"
Upon hearing this!
All six regarded Chen Nan as the ultimate lecher.
After all, many people would ask the same question after the act.
Anyone who could ask such a question was not a good person.
They were somewhat disappointed!
They had thought Chen Nan was a strategist of unparalleled intelligence and wisdom!
Even if their allegiances differed, he was still the first man in their lives!
Something they could reminisce about in their old age.
But little did they expect him to be a man lost in the pleasures of the world!
Although his skills in certain aspects were exquisite, he was incapable of great deeds.
Therefore!
They used the pretense of needing to use the restroom and left the room one by one.
They conveyed what happened tonight to their respective masters.
In an instant, Chen Nan, the chief strategist of the Prince's mansion, gained the moniker of "Yin Mo" (a demon of lust)...