“Senior Su?”
Su Cheng froze for a moment, then gave a gentle smile.
“Little Junior Sister, if you call me that, it’s too distant.”
“We are no longer disciples of the Demon Sect. Please, Senior Su, don’t call me Little Junior Sister anymore either.”
Chi Ming shook her head.
“Even so, the bond between us as sisters hasn’t been severed. If Little Junior Sister wants to change the way she addresses me, wouldn’t that push us further apart?”
Su Cheng kept her smile.
“This…”
“So, just call me Sixth Martial Sister, okay?”
“…Alright, Sixth Martial Sister.”
After all, Chi Ming needed Su Cheng’s help. Though she was reluctant, she had no choice but to comply.
“Little Junior Sister is so obedient.”
Su Cheng affectionately touched Chi Ming’s face.
Back when they were still Among the Colorful Clouds, Su Cheng had always been close to her fellow sisters. In Chi Ming’s eyes, perhaps this was proof of Su Cheng’s good relationship with them.
Chi Ming wanted to dodge, but she was afraid of making Su Cheng unhappy.
She could only lower her head and let Su Cheng do as she pleased.
“I heard Little Junior Sister joined a righteous sect earlier and even took part in the campaign against Master. Why have you come to see me today?”
Su Cheng continued, probing for Chi Ming’s reason for coming.
“That righteous sect… I didn’t like it.”
Chi Ming pouted.
“Little Junior Sister, did they mistreat you?”
Su Cheng asked with concern.
The doubts from that Martial King Sabre and the final actions of the three Grandmasters were still fresh in her mind.
Chi Ming didn’t want to bring it up again and only complained a bit.
“The leading Grandmaster wasn’t a good person. I don’t even know which force he belonged to. Even the companions who came with me questioned me, so I left.”
How could Chi Ming have known that the leading Bai Mei Lao Zhe was actually working for the Tianshuimen, following Su Cheng’s orders?
“Sigh, you really had a hard time, Little Junior Sister.”
Su Cheng sighed, hugged Chi Ming, and said, “Senior Sister welcomes you. From now on, stay with me.”
Chi Ming was a little surprised.
“Don’t we need to inform the Sect Master here?”
She glanced at Tianshui Manor up on the mountain.
“Of course not.”
Su Cheng still wore her smile.
But that smile had a faintly chilling feel.
“Because here, what I say goes.”
Although Su Cheng and Chi Ming were only a year apart in age, compared to the cunning Su Cheng, Chi Ming was simply too naive.
She just felt that Su Cheng was really powerful in the righteous path.
“Sixth Martial Sister, I’ll do my best!”
There was a light in Chi Ming’s eyes, and she was filled with hope for the road ahead.
“Look at you, all dusty, and you don’t even have a copper coin left, do you?”
Su Cheng patted the dust off Chi Ming’s clothes, speaking gently.
“In this Tianshuimen, it’s full of male disciples. There’s nothing for you to change into. Why don’t we go into the city and buy some new clothes, and the things you’ll need for daily life?”
Chi Ming didn’t refuse and bowed again.
“Then thank you, Sixth Martial Sister.”
The two set off immediately, heading to the nearest city.
***
Ling’an City, the capital of Liangzhou.
All three of the Heaven-tier Forces in Liangzhou were rooted here.
The prosperity of Ling’an City could be imagined.
“Wow… it’s so big here.”
After entering the city, Chi Ming looked east and west, completely like a country bumpkin who’d never seen the world.
“Little Junior Sister, is this your first time in a big city?”
Su Cheng asked.
“Mm. After leaving Among the Colorful Clouds, I only went to a small county and joined an Earth-tier Force there.”
Chi Ming nodded.
“This is Ling’an City, the great capital of Liangzhou. Everything you can imagine, and things you can’t, can be found here.”
As she introduced the city, Su Cheng leaned in, carefully studying Chi Ming’s figure.
“Little Junior Sister has grown into a fine lady. With that figure, I wonder how many women would envy you.”
“Choose a suitable outfit. I guarantee it will make men dizzy with desire. How about it? Want Senior Sister to help you choose?”
“No, no need!”
Chi Ming immediately refused.
“I don’t want to become someone like a demoness!”
“That’s right. Master could charm not just men, but even someone like me, a fellow woman, couldn’t resist her allure.”
Su Cheng giggled. At the mention of Yu Yijue, her face reddened, and she looked bashful.
“Just as well, I have some business to take care of. Little Junior Sister, wander around the city for a bit. When you find a tailor shop, try on some clothes.”
Su Cheng handed Chi Ming a coin pouch.
“Can you manage on your own?”
“Of course.”
Chi Ming took the pouch.
“I’m not a child anymore.”
“Mm~ That’s good.”
Su Cheng handed her a slip of paper.
“When you’ve bought your new clothes, come find me at the place written here.”
Chi Ming nodded, and the two parted ways for the time being.
Su Cheng then arrived in front of a tall building.
The building was called Fengyue Tower, the largest and most famous brothel in Ling’an City, even in all of Liangzhou.
There were ten courtesans inside, each one a beauty.
Every day, countless nobles and wealthy young masters indulged in pleasure here, never wanting to leave.
Since Chi Ming was inexperienced in worldly matters, Su Cheng didn’t want to bring her to such a place, so she used a little trick to send her off shopping.
As soon as she reached the entrance of Fengyue Tower, a heavily made-up Madam came forward.
“Lord Su, you’ve arrived.”
The Madam was acquainted with Su Cheng and seemed to know she’d be coming, having waited there in advance.
“Miss Xue returned to Ling’an City today, correct?”
Su Cheng asked.
“Yes, yes, Lord Su is so well-informed. Ah Xue just got back. She’s probably changing now, preparing to welcome you.”
The Madam said with a fawning smile.
“But the attire and ornaments Lord Su requested are rather complicated. Please allow Ah Xue a bit more time. If she doesn’t finish changing, wouldn’t that ruin your enjoyment?”
“It’s fine, I’ll wait.”
Su Cheng smiled slightly, then walked into Fengyue Tower, found a place to sit, and took out a book to read.
A moment later, a commotion rose outside Fengyue Tower.
Three richly dressed young masters strode in arrogantly. The one in front shouted,
“Hurry up and bring a few girls for me! I want to pick and choose!”
The Madam rushed over.
“Oh my, if it isn’t Lin Young Master. What wind blows you here today?”
Judging by the Madam’s tone, Lin Young Master seemed to be a regular at Fengyue Tower.
“Haha! I was confined at home for a whole week by that damned old man. I almost suffocated! Hurry, bring over a few pretty girls! I finally got out today, so I have to enjoy myself with my brothers!”
Lin Young Master hadn’t finished when he noticed Su Cheng reading in the corner.