“This… isn’t very convenient either, is it?” Mu Yanxi declined.
Although Li Qing had said that her authority allowed her to bring one or two temporary workers, she wasn’t actually going to work—she was going to investigate. Bringing Bai Ying along would be very dangerous.
“If Yanxi doesn’t help me, then I’m afraid I’ll have to work at a brothel.” Bai Ying said weakly, but in reality, with how sharp she was, she could clearly see that Mu Yanxi didn’t want to do it, not that she couldn’t.
“Huh? A brothel? Is it really that serious?” Mu Yanxi was startled. Working at a brothel… that was what she thought it meant, right?
“Of course. Think about it: a Mo Xiu like me who’s only in first year of high school—who would hire me for work outside? There are so many people studying mechanical arts now; positions are already full.”
“Even Great Sect disciples can’t find jobs. What kind of place would accept a disciple from a Great Sect like me, who can’t even fix a household marionette properly?”
Bai Ying said seriously.
“Music cultivators can still go to taverns to play the zither and sing, culinary cultivators can help in restaurant kitchens, physical cultivators can move heavy objects and deliver packages.”
“Mo Xiu who haven’t reached a certain level really can’t find work. And for disciples of the Spiritual Moon Sect, besides going to a brothel, is there anything else they can do?”
Mu Yanxi was now in a dilemma. She knew that Bai Ying was telling the truth, and she really did complain about lacking spirit stones all day long.
She studied her etiquette and service classes very seriously. Mu Yanxi had no doubt that if it were for spirit stones, she would abandon her chastity without hesitation.
Looking at Bai Ying’s childlike face and ample chest, Mu Yanxi was certain that if she went to a brothel, she would be very popular and make a lot of money, but that felt too sinful.
“Then I’ll think about it.” Mu Yanxi could only reluctantly agree.
She couldn’t really just stand by and watch her roommate go work in a brothel, could she?
Mu Yanxi thought that as long as she didn’t expose herself, Bai Ying shouldn’t be in danger.
As long as she used her authority to make her a temporary worker, and then arranged work through Yangxin Hall to have Bai Ying do other tasks and stay separate from her, the two of them not being together would minimize the risk.
“Great! As long as Yanxi gives me a recommendation, whether it works out or not, I’ll be grateful. Leave the grocery shopping to me!”
Bai Ying suddenly pounced on Mu Yanxi and hugged her, her two large assets pressing directly under Mu Yanxi’s chest.
“Too—too close, let go!” Mu Yanxi quickly pried Bai Ying off.
“To be honest, there’s no need for this. Recycling garbage really isn’t a good job.”
“It’s fine. I can endure hardship. A trivial job like collecting garbage, I can totally handle it.” Bai Ying said confidently, but she did step back a bit.
“Then let’s set off. Let’s go buy groceries first.”
The two of them flew toward the main gate of the Spiritual Moon Sect on their artifacts. Mu Yanxi was still on her gliding board, while Bai Ying rode her Golden Crow-type drone.
After arriving at the gate, the two of them first had to use their Spirit Moon Rings to leave records at the registration desk, proving they had left the sect. Then Bai Ying led Mu Yanxi toward the northern district of Yuzhen City.
This was Mu Yanxi’s first time leaving the sect since entering the Spiritual Moon Sect, and one of the few experiences of flying alone in Yuzhen City’s airways.
The last time was just after she had transmigrated, when she went home alone; after that, she always took cars.
Now it was daytime. Flying through Yuzhen City during the day was a completely different feeling.
At night, Yuzhen City was brightly lit, a city that never slept. But during the day, the huge ancient halls and towers blocked out the sky, and flying a bit lower, one couldn’t see sunlight. The massive buildings gave a suffocating sense of pressure.
“Where are we going now?” Mu Yanxi asked Bai Ying, who was leading the way.
“Zhisheng Fresh Market. Since you have such a big budget and it’s for your parents, of course you should buy the best ingredients—directly buy fresh products.” Bai Ying said.
She led Mu Yanxi all the way to a blue-and-white palace.
The palace was full of carved beams and painted rafters, and the jade masonry sparkled. Upon closer look, it was studded with night pearls. The palace gates and corridors were decorated with many coral reefs, looking just like a dragon palace.
The palace plaque bore the words “Zhisheng.” Many carriages and horses flew directly through the main gate. Just by looking at the types and styles of those mounts and vehicles, one could tell that most of the people entering and leaving were wealthy or noble.
“We’re here. This is Zhisheng Fresh Market. In theory, any fresh ingredients that can be bought in the Kingdom of Qingxu can be found here, and even some foreign specialties.” Bai Ying said.
“It looks like business is really good. Let’s go in and take a look.”
Mu Yanxi was also a bit expectant, and she flew into the palace along with Bai Ying.
The inside of the palace was equally lavishly decorated, but Mu Yanxi couldn’t see the fresh ingredients she had imagined. Instead, she saw Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals, Loach Knights and Turtle Warriors guiding guests to park or leading them further inside.
“The Sea Clan is a broad category, referring to all races that live in the sea. In fact, from the lofty Dragon Race down to the lowly Water Ghosts, they can all be classified as Sea Clan.”
“This place was originally a seafood market run by the Sea Clan. They traded the seafood they caught with land races, and later it grew bigger and bigger. Now they sell all kinds of ingredients, but the main market is still run by the Sea Clan.” Bai Ying explained.
These Sea Clan attendants were mostly at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, but they didn’t have any strong aura.
They were just ordinary cultivators below the Refining Qi Thirteenth Layer or normal Foundation Establishment cultivators who looked like they had advanced by taking Foundation Establishment Pills.
Just by looking at their appearances, one could tell. Generally, the more refined a race’s cultivation, the more human-like they became.
But most of the Sea Clan attendants here still had the appearance of sea creatures, barely possessing a human form. Some had just increased in size, and their cultivation was clearly lacking.
Just then, a hunched shrimp girl walked up to them and spoke in a young girl’s voice:
“Dear guests, would you like to buy some fresh goods? Please come with me.”
Her body was in the process of transforming into a human form, but her head was still a fiery red shrimp, and six shrimp claws protruded from the sleeves on each side. However, she wore a maidservant’s attire.
“Oh, please, sorry to trouble you.” Mu Yanxi said very politely.
She really had never spoken to a Sea Clan member at such close distance, and even calmly preparing to shop at that.
“This way, please.”
The shrimp girl made a “please” gesture with three of her shrimp claws, then led the two through the inner palace gate.
In an instant, Mu Yanxi felt her vision brighten. The air turned fresh with a slight salty, fishy smell.
When she opened her eyes again, what lay before her was an endless sky and a vast beach. The scenery was extremely beautiful and pleasant.
“This—this is? Where have we come?” Mu Yanxi was at a loss. The difference from Yuzhen City’s environment, with its towering halls blocking the sun, was far too great.
“This is Zhisheng Fresh Market. Their market area is its own small world.” Bai Ying said.