Chapter 352: Chapter 211: The Walking Warrior, Fairyland Pleasure Quarters_2
After reviewing the memories, Lin Xun concluded two points.
Firstly, the shell of the ninja was within the reception range of the ’Fairyland Pleasure Quarters’.
Secondly, the status of ninjas was far lower than that of warriors, and although they could enter, they needed to pay extra...
He thought for a moment, and switched to the Medium Ninja shell.
He put on the dancer’s ’Black Night Phantom Cloak’, covering the vicious weapons of the Roc claws on his limbs.
Once everything was sorted, he continued towards the ’Fairyland Pleasure Quarters’.
[You continue down the deserted street. The ruined, gloomy houses on both sides gradually became exquisite, but their doors remained tightly shut. Only the black lanterns hanging from the eaves stood out.]
[Soon, you reach your destination.]
[In the dim light, the street ahead is blooming like a garden of colourful flowers. High tower-type lofts, vermillion wooden carvings, dark green glazed tile, beast-shaped roof corners, ornately carved and coloured eaves.]
[Many carriages were parked outside the lofts. Stoic coachmen stood watch atop them, their eyes were also pitch black, without any whites.]
[There are more than ten guards dressed in armour at both ends of the street.]
[You have spotted the ’Fire Worshiping Pleasure Quarters Guards’!]
[A guard blocks your way with a long spear, looking towards the lofts, you can vaguely see bustling figures within.]
[The guard with pitch-black eyes glanced at the ninja mask hidden under your helmet, and told you that to enter the Fairyland with your status, you must pay ten thousand spirituality points.]
[Do you wish to pay spirituality and enter the ’Fairyland Pleasure Quarters’?]
"Ten thousand spirituality points? Why don’t you just rob me!"
Surprised and angry, Lin Xun counted his balance.
After killing a group of ninja thieves, his spirituality balance had increased to over forty thousand.
Just the entrance fee now would cost a quarter of his total assets. If he paid the spirituality directly, he might not be able to afford any additional charges.
[You shake your head and silently retreat, hiding at the end of the street to observe...]
It’s not that Lin Xun was particularly fond of visiting the pleasure houses, but traditionally, such places attracted a myriad of guests from all walks of life. They were the best places to gather information.
He hadn’t forgotten about the hidden mission to ’rescue his elder sister’, perhaps he could find clues about the ’Wuzhi Shrine’ in the pleasure quarters.
[A well-dressed nobleman, escorted by the guards, weakly walked out of the pleasure quarters. He moved his plump body, struggling to get onto his carriage.]
[The coachman flicked the reins, and the carriage disappeared at the end of the street.]
[As your pockets grow thin, do you leave, or continue to wait?]
[It’s clear that you, who didn’t get to enjoy the exotic customs, are unwilling to leave just yet.]
[You silently wait on the street, perhaps some generous noble passing by would spare a few coins for you.]
[...]
[A wobbly samurai stumbles out of the pleasure quarters. He pushes away the guard who tries to help him, cursing as he goes.]
[He shakes his head, steps on his wooden clogs, and staggers toward the corner of the street where you are hiding...]
The eyes of Lin Xun narrowed as he quickly started to act.
[You, hiding at the corner of the street, make a hand sign, turn around and open your dark eyes.]
[You have disappeared from your original spot!]
[The ’Fire Worshiping Foot Soldier’ stumbles to the shadows of the corner of the street, spat out some saliva, then opened his belt to relieve himself. The long and short swords wrapped in the belt swung back and forth...]
[You silently reach his back. The sharp Roc claws shine in the moonlight.]
[You use all your strength to stab forward, directly aiming at his heart...]
[Because you haven’t fully mastered your physique, wielding the ’Golden Roc Fierce Bird Claw’ appears somewhat stiff and clumsy, making it hard to fully utilise the weapon’s power.]
[However, even so, the soft armour hidden under the straight robe could not withstand the attack of the weapon.]
[The samurai’s body stiffens for a moment, then it falls silent...]
[You have defeated the ’Fire Worshiping Foot Soldier’, and gain a slight increase in experience points.]
[You have obtained ’Unyielding Fragment of Spirit’*1]
[You look at the dead warrior’s body in front of you‥‥]
[’Fire Worshiping Foot Soldier’: The lowest-ranked soldier with the status of a warrior, ranking one level higher than the Ashigaru. Whilst in the Fairyland, this town guard generously spent his resources, but tragically faced a ruthless assault from a Ninja Dog on his way home. He died from a fatal wound that pierced through his chest. Affinity 126% (+55%)]
[Do you wish to possess this shell?]
That’s exactly what Lin Xun came for, this Shell.
After gaining that warrior shell, he could continue his journey of free-leeching and stretch his spirituality.
He opened the panel to check the attributes.
The overall attributes of the warrior shell were slightly above of Lower Ninja but not as good as a Medium Ninja.
However, as a warrior with status, he was obviously wealthier than a ninja. He had two Samurai Swords, an Uchigatana and a Wakizashi.
The warrior also had a special skill.
[Heartless Swordsmanship (Excellent+ level): The way of swordsmanship of the Heartless Swordsmanship School...]
The skill description is almost identical to ’Heartless Ninja Path’, and it also includes the cultivation method of ’Qi’.
Lin Xun waited a long time for the Shell’s memory to awaken, failing which, he decided to get down to business.
[You tighten your belt and tidy up your clothes, then swagger once again towards the ’Fairyland Pleasure Quarters’...]
[The guards at the corner of the street dare not help you, let alone ask why you came back, they could only watch you enter a courtesan house in the Fairyland.]
[The light in the attic was brilliant, the clamor of voices never ceased. There were guests coming and going in the hall, some who had just done their business and needed to leave, and some eager nobles who had just arrived.]
[The man known as the brothel master saw you return and immediately came forward to ask if the courtesan’s skills were lacking so you didn’t have enough?]
[You can’t help but nod.]
[The brothel master gently rubbed his bald head and cautiously asked what type of courtesan you would like this time.]
[As an excited Apostle, what will you choose?]
[1. An older courtesan with lots of experience. She was a courtesan when she was young, and turned into a guide as she aged. The cost is 10,000 spirituality points]
[2. A young newly made courtesan who hasn’t served any guests yet, a candidate for the Oiran position. Some of them are expected to be promoted to the Oiran in the future. The cost is 50,000 spirituality points]
[3. The top courtesan, at the peak of her career. She is proficient in all sorts of arts including the zither, chess, calligraphy and painting, and of course, her services are expensive. The cost is 100,000 spirituality points]
Lin Xun scratched his head.
He had just killed a samurai and got 10,000 spirituality points, making his total a bit over 50,000 points.
However, there was no surplus recently, spending 50,000 points to seek information seemed excessive.
As a frugal person, he chose the first option.
The fact that she was older meant she had seen more of the world and must know the location of the ’Wuzhi Shrine’.
[The brothel master gave you a strange look, wondering if he had misheard. The master who had always favored ’newly made courtesans’ suddenly changed his taste.]
[You glare at him and roar loudly, what’s wrong with it! After being tired of enjoying green fruits, can’t I change my taste!]
[The brothel master repeatedly apologizes and quickly disappears.]
[Soon, he leads a middle-aged lady with a heavy makeup to you. Even with all the thick powder on her face, like a coat of white paint, weight of years is evident in the form of wrinkled skin.]
[You have discovered the ’Fire Worshiping Courtesan’!]
[The old courtesan bows to you and then proceeds towards a small room on the second floor of the attic.]
[...]
[Under the dim light, as she is about to undress you, you stop her hands.]
[You point to the clear wine on the table, indicating to drink it first.]
[The courtesan gives you a charming glance, her eyes were like everyone else’s, pitch-black.]
[She pours the clear wine and drinks with you. Soon her face turns rosy.]
[You keep thinking about the ’Wuzhi Shrine’. Seeing the time is ripe, and you start asking the courtesan.]
[But the courtesan downs the wine in the cup and falls flat on the table after a belch.]
[Soon, the sound of thunderous snoring resounds...]
???
Lin Xun was left dumbfounded.
"No way, I hadn’t even asked the questions yet. How did you pass out so quickly?"
