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Duan Ru Yue was extremely low-key when he entered the capital. He didn't ride on the Heavenly Crane Aura nor did he have a large entourage. He only chose one of his personal bodyguards, Qi Liang. He was a subordinate of Duan Jidao's Qi Faction. After Duan Rui was expelled from the Aura Sect, Qi Liang also came out together with him and followed him.

Qi Liang was now a high-level Earth level martial artist, as good as the four great investigators of the Pill Sect. In terms of combat strength, he might even surpass them. This was also the result of Duan Jian's deliberate nurturing.

The reason why Duan Meng came to the capital was not just to investigate the movements of the crown prince, but more importantly, it was to investigate his three missions. One was to find information on his father, two was to find information on the Earth Sect, and three was to search for information on the [Heaven-Refining Diagram].

Beijing was the center of the country, filled with a mixture of fish and dragons. Although Duan Jian was a top-notch expert, he was still careful and intentionally put on some makeup.

Duan Ling Tian sat in the carriage, like a wealthy merchant. It was impossible to tell that he was the head of the Pill Sect.

Since he was a rich man, he had to stay in the best inn. Qi Liang drove to the capital and arrived at the Tianyun Inn.

Tianyun Inn was situated at the edge of the imperial city. Its geographical location was not bad, and there were five outposts nearby. As long as one was rich, they would be able to stay here.

Naturally, the price was not cheap: even in the Human Room, there was 1 Tier 1 spiritual pill per day, increasing the number of the rooms by 10 times. In the Heavenly Room, there was 100 Tier 1 spiritual pills. This was only the price for the lodging. If it was added to the money for the meal and the tip, there was no way out of the tavern without 220 Tier 1 Spiritual Pills every day. This was the capital city. Not only were there a lot of people, but it also consumed a lot of money.

Although Duan Meng kept a low profile, he didn't need to be shabby. He just entered Sky No. 10 room. The daily fee was 200 Tier 1 Spiritual Pills and the tip was 50. The number two in heaven said, "This is the rule."

Duan Ru Yue didn't mind. No matter what, he was still the head of one of the largest sects in the Fire Dragon Prefecture, so he could afford to spend this little amount of money.

He gave the waiter a tip of 200 yuan. The waiter was beaming with joy, knowing that he had met an important guest.

After the meal, Duan Ru and Qi Liang were about to go out for a stroll when the waiter walked in with a smile on his face.

"Esteemed guests, do you two wish to go for a stroll?"

Duan Meng did not say anything, but Qi Liang asked: "Is there anything else interesting in the capital?" The waiter was happy: "There is nothing else, just a place to play, the first floor, this is the place to eat, the guest has already eaten today so there is no need to go. There is also another place, which is the Ten Thousand Flowers House, I think the guest can go and take a look."

This was also Qi Liang's first time in the capital, so he had no idea what the Ten Thousand Flowers House was for. Even though he had never been to the Poison Hall before, he could tell from the name that it was a romantic place.

"Waiter, what kind of place is the Ten Thousand Flowers House?"

Qi Liang asked and the waiter knew that the two of them were wealthy people from the countryside. They didn't even know about the Ten Thousand Flowers House and started boasting, "The Ten Thousand Flowers House is the first fun place in the capital. A man doesn't go to the Ten Thousand Flowers House, but pretends to be a man."

Qi Liang didn't understand. "Why?"

"Hehe, the women from the Ten Thousand Flowers House are so pretty. They are the top ladies in the capital, where are they?"

Qi Liang understood no matter how stupid he was. The Ten Thousand Flowers House was a brothel, and there were many of them in the Fire Dragon Province. Naturally, Qi Liang had been there before, so he understood.

"Qi Liang, then let's go take a look. If we don't go, won't we become women? Hehe …"

Qi Liang had this intention, but he didn't dare to go until Duan Jian said something, so the two of them arrived at the Ten Thousand Flowers House.

Even if it was a brothel, it shouldn't have so many people. With just a single question, they knew that tonight was the day that the number one courtesan in the capital would break the melon. If someone took the lead, they could bring the number one courtesan, Xiao Feng, home.

"Everyone listen well, if you want to bid, hand in a deposit of 1000 gold taels. After the auction, do not withdraw. Everyone has thought about it."

When Qi Liang heard this, he stuck out his tongue, "Young master, this capital is really dark. If 1,000 people were to bid, this 1 million gold deposit would be gone. Truly a good source of wealth."

"What do you know? This is called conspiracy. Everything is placed right in front of you. If you're willing to fall for it, you deserve it!"

"Young master, shall we hand it over then?"

Duan Ling Tian thought for a moment. Since they had come to the capital, there was no harm in playing around. Getting the number one courtesan in the capital to return wasn't bad either.

"You go and pay." Qi Liang took out a crystal card from his pocket and handed it over. The two of them now had the right to bid.

The bidding began, "Everyone, the price is 10 thousand gold taels, the bidding begins!"

"I bid 50 thousand gold taels," "I bid 60 thousand gold taels," "I bid 100 thousand gold taels!"

The auction had just started, but it was already hot enough for Qi Liang to ask quietly, "Young Master, do we follow?"

Duan Ling Tian smiled. "Stupid, where are we now? Let's take a look first."

Sure enough, not long after, the bid reached 500 thousand gold.

"I bid 1 million silver taels." Duan Ru listened, this was getting interesting.

"I bid 5 million gold taels." Duan Ling Tian finally spoke. The entire Ten Thousand Flowers House was silent.

"Is there anyone else who wishes to bid? If there is no bid, it belongs to this gentleman."

"I bid 6 million silver." Someone else bidded. Duan Ru smiled.

"1 million taels of gold", the Ten Thousand Flowers Garden immediately became chaotic, "Is it a scammer?", "Where's the kaizi?"

"If you make a racket, kick him out."

After a while, the ruckus finally subsided and the auctioneer came up to Duan Ren.

"Sir, you're bidding 1 million gold taels?"

"You have 1 million gold?" "No!"

Just as Duan Jidao finished speaking, the Ten Thousand Flowers House was thrown into chaos, "Throw him out. Wherever the hick goes, he dares to come to the Ten Thousand Flowers House to cause trouble, and don't even bother about him."

Duan Meng took out a storage bag: "I don't have 1 million gold taels, but I have a Tier 3 spiritual pill. This is a 10 thousand Tier 3 spiritual pill, is it not worth 1 million gold taels?"

The host immediately opened his mouth wide, "Grade three spirit pellet. That's enough. That's enough. As long as there are a thousand pieces of grade three spirit pellets, it will be enough."

"Take it, return the rest to me." In the end, the host returned after a short while and returned the remaining Spiritual Energy Pills to Duan Ru. He bowed extremely respectfully as he said, "Sir, the number one courtesan in the capital belongs to you." After the host had finished speaking, a graceful woman walked past him. Duan Meng unintentionally glanced at her.

He was indeed worthy of being the number one courtesan. There was not a single trace of dust on his body, and he was like a lotus flower emerging from the water. He was slim and graceful.

"Young master, I am your man, but at your command."

Duan Ling Tian smiled. "Young lady, you are free to go wherever you wish to go. From today onwards, no one will be able to restrain you." The woman was stunned: "Young master, why are you spending 1 million gold, is it just playing a joke on me? Or are you regretting it? "

"I don't regret it. I'm just feeling happy tonight. You're free!"

The woman understood that this Young Master squandered so much money just to be happy. Her heart stirred as she kneeled down before Duan Ru Yue. "Young Master, if you think this servant is ugly, then what's the point in me living? Why don't I just die?"

The woman took out a dagger and slashed at her neck.