The two entered a secluded alleyway, at the end of which was indeed a small sundry shop.
It was small, but it had everything.
An old woman sat by the entrance, appearing to be in her seventies or eighties, fanning herself with a palm-leaf fan while reclining on a chaise lounge. As they approached, she finally opened her eyes.
"What business do you two have?"
The unspoken meaning was whether they were buying goods or information.
"Looking for someone." Xie Jing paid no mind to Liu Qi's astonishment or the shop's interior, stating their purpose directly. He felt that if he delayed another second, he would lose something vitally important!
"Name, gender, place of origin," the old woman said, looking at Xie Jing. Her eyes were dark, and her gaze made people extremely uncomfortable when it fell upon them. Liu Qi felt this, but Xie Jing seemed oblivious.
Xie Jing looked directly at the old woman and said, "Qin Jiujiu, female, from Shangyang Town, Shengqi Kingdom."
The old woman withdrew her gaze, got off the chaise lounge, and walked with a stoop to the inner room.
Only the dim yellow light of an oil lamp illuminated the interior, and the inner room was pitch black. Liu Qi wondered if the elderly woman could see clearly.
Xie Jing, however, stared intently at where the old woman had gone. He tightened his grip on the dagger in his sleeve. If this old woman could not provide useful information tonight, her life would be forfeit!
He licked his upper lip. Perhaps tonight would be a bloody affair!
The old woman soon reappeared, walking slowly. Liu Qi's gaze followed her, and to be honest, he harbored deep doubts about finding any useful information here.
Xie Jing remained silent until the old woman reached him. "Five thousand taels of silver notes!"
Liu Qi was shocked, not by the amount, but by the implication that Qin Jiujiu had been located!
He had plenty of money, so before Xie Jing could speak, the wealthy General Liu pulled out several silver notes from his chest, totaling five thousand taels. He walked to the old woman and extended his hand, offering the notes.
The old woman accepted the silver notes, and her attitude changed instantly. She had never encountered such a generous customer. Honestly, this was the highest price she had ever charged since she started her business. She had expected a lengthy negotiation but was surprised by such a lavish display of wealth.
The old woman counted the notes, quickly put them away as if fearing the person might change their mind, and then looked at the fool in front of her, whom she considered a clueless rich landlord.
"...Red Sleeve Association!" Upon revealing the location, the transaction was complete. The old woman lay down again. Perhaps due to the large sum of money received, she offered a warning: "The Red Sleeve Association is not a good place. You two had best hurry!"
Xie Jing knew magic. In his haste, he disregarded all etiquette and used a talisman, vanishing instantly from his spot. Liu Qi's expression shifted through countless emotions before he resigned himself to using his Qinggong to rush to the location.
These two had completely forgotten about the other four. Xie Yun had specifically said that whoever found her first should notify everyone else, and they should gather before searching for Qin Jiujiu, especially given the high cultivation of the Nine-tailed Fox.
Before Xie Jing was a brothel, seemingly the same one they had passed earlier. He stood at the entrance, and a group of women in revealing attire, heavily made up, swarmed towards him. Although he was wearing a mask, his build and bearing suggested a handsome young man.
His expression was currently hidden, which helped to mitigate some of the coldness he exuded, creating a significant illusion.
Therefore, the women of the brothel mistook him for a refined young master and flocked towards him as if he were a treasure.
Xie Jing had no desire to engage with them. He took out a silver note (don't be surprised by the male protagonist's wealth; monster hunting is quite lucrative~).
"I want to go to the Red Sleeve Association!"
Upon hearing the name, the group of women instantly fell silent, stepping back as if filled with fear. Those who went to the Red Sleeve Association were all perverts!
One woman, rather astute, accepted the money from Xie Jing and said, "Sir, please follow me!"
The other women dispersed immediately. The woman who took the money led Xie Jing inside and whispered something in a maid's ear. The maid then led Xie Jing into a secret room.
It turned out this brothel hid a secret!
Upon entering, it was dark. Xie Jing followed the maid down a long, dark corridor, arriving at a room.
The surroundings were completely dark, but Xie Jing was unaffected. Not only was he unaffected, but his senses became even sharper. Before he even entered the room, he knew there were many people inside.
"Number five, one thousand taels! Anyone else bidding?"
The maid led Xie Jing upstairs. As he was a distinguished guest, he was given the best viewing spot – the third floor. Under the maid's arrangement, he entered a small private room and took a seat. The maid then retreated.
His gaze fell sharply, and he could clearly see the entire cage. With a single glance, he saw that woman!
Qin Jiujiu's arms were covered in wounds, bleeding. The bloodstains on her white dress added a breathtaking beauty.
As Xie Jing's eyes locked onto her, his heart tightened. Her appearance stirred him, but it also caused the evil energy within him to rage. He was on the verge of an outburst, just a little more, and his mind would be consumed by demonic energy.
"Look at her, how beautiful! Those men are staring at her, their naked gazes as if they want to devour her! Can you stand it? Can you stand to see her like this..."
Xie Jing suddenly became enraged. He leaped down, landing in front of the cage.
He was very close now. Qin Jiujiu seemed to sense something. Her unfocused, hazy gaze was directed at Xie Jing.
The White Tiger, sensing danger, suddenly became restless, standing up and pacing, emitting chilling growls.
Everyone naturally noticed Xie Jing's presence, but they paid it no mind. Someone would deal with it, and they didn't even stop bidding.
The male host paused only slightly before continuing, "Number five, sold to the esteemed guest who bid one thousand taels!"
Two figures in black suddenly appeared in the darkness. Xie Jing's face was largely obscured, leaving only his eyes, which remained fixed on the woman before him. His gaze gradually shifted from cold to hot, and finally, his eyes turned blood red. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Qin Jiujiu had no idea what was happening. Her body's abnormality had robbed her of her ability to think. She only knew she was very hot and her throat felt like it was on fire, terribly dry.
The people around her clearly reacted more intensely, their bodies almost unclothed. They had no awareness of what they were doing or the blood-pumping sounds they were making. At this moment, all they wanted was to cool their bodies.
Qin Jiujiu was leaning against the side of the cage. Due to damage to her vocal cords, she could only emit unpleasant grunts, unaware of Xie Jing's burning gaze upon her.
In the darkness, a shadowy gaze suddenly brightened, as if seeing something amusing.
Qin Jiujiu's hand involuntarily went to her clothes. She was very hot and wanted to take them off, and so she subconsciously began to do so.
Xie Jing's gaze was fixed on her mouth, then her hands. Every sound from her mouth, every movement she made, seemed amplified countless times for him.
He suddenly felt a strange sensation in his own body. Suppressing the discomfort in his lower abdomen, he turned and attacked the two men in black.
Such a seductive appearance should not be seen by others!
Therefore, everyone present deserved to die!