I Can Strengthen Infinitely

Chapter 558: Chapter 321: Chang’an (2)

The capital of the Great Tang, Chang’an!

Even from a great distance, the walls of Chang’an still bring a powerful sense of awe.

This ancient city that has stood on the earth for thousands of years, with each generation of emperors ordering laborers to make repairs, has grown more grand and majestic with time.

"Chang’an, I’ve only heard about it from those in the Seven Star Tower before, but today I truly see it," Qin Yuesheng sighed, slowing his pace to a less conspicuous speed, and entered Chang’an along with the crowd.

Chang’an is bustling, unmatched by any other city, not even by comparison with Yangzhou Prefecture, which falls several levels short.

As Qin Yuesheng followed the currents of people, he wandered aimlessly and eventually found himself outside a brothel. As it wasn’t nighttime, there was no familiar scene of welcoming guests.

Qin Yuesheng glanced inside, then continued to explore this ancient capital.

"Get out! Here to freeload again! Do you really think we can’t teach you a lesson?"

After only a few steps, Qin Yuesheng suddenly heard a commotion behind him. Curious, he turned to see four or five men walk out from the brothel, cursing and carrying a disheveled and drunken man.

With a forceful throw, the man being carried was flung more than half a yard away, hitting the ground in a humiliating sprawl.

"Damn it, living off freeloading, getting drunk, eating meat, and sleeping with girls, your life is better than mine," one of them complained.

"Where the hell did this guy come from? I’ve never seen him before. Quite a stranger, indeed."

"Shameful, able-bodied yet engaging in such disgraceful acts," another chimed in.

Amidst their grumbling, the man who had been thrown out slowly got up, his face flushed and eyes bleary, shouting, "Wine, give me wine!"

As he moved, a round object tumbled from his embrace, rolling on the ground with a clattering sound.

Qin Yuesheng focused his gaze, and his expression changed slightly.

It was an Exorcism Toad!

A gold one at that!

The appearance of this object naturally caught the attention of the people from the brothel, who, with sharp eyes, immediately recognized it as a piece of gold. Their faces lit up with excitement.

"Gold!"

"How strange, we just searched him all over and found nothing, and now he’s dropping a piece of gold."

Without hesitation, the men rushed forward intending to pick up the Exorcism Toad for a closer look.

But to their surprise, the man on the ground grabbed it swiftly and stuffed it back into his coat, muttering, "I have money, give me wine."

The few from the brothel exchanged quick looks and immediately changed their demeanor, respectfully helping him up with smiles, "Sir, we have plenty of wine here, please come in."

They were the ones who threw him out, and they were the ones who brought him back in.

Qin Yuesheng, standing not far away, witnessed the entire scene. Once everyone reentered the brothel, he thought to himself, "An Exorcism Toad, and a gold one at that. That’s considered quite prestigious even in the Seven Star Tower. That man looks like a drunkard, but his swift move to retrieve the Exorcism Toad was not something an ordinary person could do. Interesting, a Golden Toad officer comes here to get drunk, the Seven Star Tower must have some significant issue."

Qin Yuesheng immediately headed towards the brothel. Having just arrived in Chang’an City, unfamiliar with the place, he could use this Golden Toad officer to learn about Chang’an.

Entering the brothel, he saw servants sweeping the main hall. It was morning, so there weren’t many guests left. The tables in the hall were filled with empty wine jars and plates of leftovers.

Qin Yuesheng looked towards the staircase leading to the second floor, seeing the Golden Toad officer being helped upstairs, apparently to a private room.

A middle-aged woman noticed the handsome young man, Qin Yuesheng, entering and approached him eagerly, "Oh my, young sir, you’re here quite early. The girls are still asleep."

Indeed, whether man or woman, exceptional looks always attract attention. No matter how interesting the soul, if unattractive, people are less likely to engage. But a pleasing appearance alone can draw the gaze of countless women.

Fortunately, Qin Yuesheng had disguised himself to lower his looks; otherwise, the madam might have latched onto him for life.

"Is that person a regular here?" Qin Yuesheng pointed at the Golden Toad officer going upstairs.

The madam’s face twisted with displeasure at the sight of him, "That scoundrel again! Please wait, young sir, while I deal with him."

Qin Yuesheng promptly retrieved a silver ingot from his bag and handed it over, "I’ll cover his expenses."

The madam’s eyes lit up at the sight of the silver. Truly, the phrase ’eyes brighten at the sight of money’ fits them especially well in the brothel business, "Ah, so that gentleman is your friend, young sir. How generous of you."

Qin Yuesheng asked, "How long has he been here? Do you know his true identity?"

"Four or five days now. I don’t really know much, but before you came, he looked like a rogue. Now, he seems much more agreeable. Don’t worry, young sir, next time he comes, I’ll make sure he’s well taken care of," the madam replied, her smile blooming like a mountain flower, perfectly exemplifying the saying about the allure of money.