“I’m just a kid!”
Staring at the luxurious 5-story tower in front of him, Du ke couldn't help but twitch his mouth, his expression very embarrassed.
Although the tower had 5 floors, each floor was 4 meters tall. Stacked on top of each other, this tower stood out amongst all the buildings in Monster Market.
At the highest layer of the tower hung a large red embroidered silk ball, with red ribbons flowing down, dancing in the wind.
Even just standing in front of the tower, Du ke could smell an extremely rich and fragrant scent of perfume.
Alluring yet not vulgar, demonic yet not flirtatious, beautiful yet not cold.
It tantalized the hearts of everyone looking at it, ceaselessly.
The cat with a troubled expression took in the full view of the tower, and sighed to himself.
He had thought Si Er would bring him to the mansions of rich dogs, to adventure and uphold justice.
He didn’t expect to be brought to the biggest money squandering location in Monster Market instead - the entrance of Happy Building.
“Hey! What’s with this kid talk!”
Si Er put his arm strongly around Du Ke’s neck, and headed towards the entrance of Happy Building.
Shi San followed behind the two cats, looking up at the towering building in front. His ears perked up as he sniffed the perfumed scent lingering in the air. He sneezed directly and stopped in his tracks, lowering his head and vigorously scratching his nose with his paws.
The smell was too strong, he didn’t like it.
“Hey, stupid dog!”
A shout rang out. Shi San looked up to see Si Er with his arm around his cat master. Dressed in colorful embroidered robes, Si Er crooked a claw at Shi San.
“Hurry up and follow us.”
Shi San rolled his eyes. No one could call him stupid dog except his cat master!
With a grumpy face, the moment Shi San stepped through the doors of Happy Building, extremely shocking music assaulted him.
Looking up, an enormous stage entered his vision.
On the stage were two battle drums placed on tiger-shaped bird perches, being struck by two rhino spirits swinging their arms, striking the drums until they perspired heavily.
In the center strewn with red silk was a red glazed drum no bigger than a person’s embrace.
A charming figure danced lithely atop it, her swirling red scarves fluttering as she swayed and shook.
No matter how she danced, her toes never left the drum surface.
Shi San stared at the alluring vixen doing a graceful flying pose along the rim of the drum, somewhat spellbound.
While Shi San was distracted, Du ke also observed the interior design of Happy Building.
From the outside it looked like a 5-story tower, but the interior was an open courtyard structure.
The stage was in the center of the first floor. On both sides of the entrance were two staircases shaped like spreading peacock tails, leading straight up without even looking at the 4 stories of corridors encircling the stage and stacked on top of each other towards the top.
Patrons of all shapes and sizes were located on different floors of Happy Building, all looking towards the stage on the first floor.
The little monster spirits in small attendant outfits shuttled amongst them carrying fruits, snacks, wine jars and teapots.
“Brother, how about here!”
Seeing Du Ke enthralled, Si Er also powerfully clapped his shoulder. Du Ke returned to his senses and smilingly said to Si Er: “Extremely bustling indeed.”
“There are even livelier places, follow me!”
Si Er put his arm around Du Ke and climbed the left staircase all the way up, stopping on the 5th floor.
Many eyes in the building took notice of the two brothers walking together arm in arm.
“Isn’t that Si Er?”
“Right, colorful embroidered robes, four overlapping ears, eyes like amber, it’s definitely him.”
“Didn’t we hear he was doing something big for White Lord, how come he’s here instead?”
“It should be because of that white cat beside him!”
“Oh my, that white cat looks extraordinary!”
“He’s probably of the same clan or a close relative.”
“I remember one of the Four Great Mysterious Cats was white!”
“Hey hey, could he be.....”
“As glorious as the sun and moon, unmatched across the lands, the most mysterious and terrifying Chi Yu Xiao Fei Lian!”
...
As Si Er climbed up arm in arm with Du Ke, he didn’t forget about Shi San whom he left behind either.
Si Er looked back at Shi San still standing between the two staircases, staring spellbound at the vixen dancing on the drum, a trace of amusement on his face.
“Hey, stupid dog, hurry up and follow us!”
Even so, Si Er still shouted at Shi San.
Shi San was shocked by Si Er and looked towards him, snorting unhappily. He followed the two cats up, looking back every three steps.
The three of them went all the way up to the 5th floor before stopping.
Blocking their way on the 5th floor were two icy blue wolves with cold, indifferent eyes.
Seeing the obstructing wolves, Si Er spat out a token.
“Grandpa has booked the venue today. Clear everyone out of the 5th floor and call all the best looking young ladies here!”
Saying so, Si Er heavily clapped the shoulder of Du Ke beside him and guffawed loudly. “Today, Grandpa here is bringing my brother to enjoy himself. No one can disturb us.”
One of the icy blue wolves took the token and saw the fox emblem engraved on it, immediately showing respect and making way.
“Welcome honored guests, may you enjoy boundless splendor and glory.”
“Light the lamps, clear the floor, summon the servants, esteemed guests have arrived!!!”
A few shouts later, several fox lanterns were lit up high on the eaves of the 5th floor.
Seeing the fox lanterns being lit below, discussions broke out amongst the patrons.
“Oh my, an extremely honorable guest has arrived today!”
“That’s right, the celestial fox lanterns have been lit. He’s going to book the entire venue!”
“It appears so!”
“In all of Cangzhou Monster Market, only two people can go up to the 5th floor. One is the patriarch of the Dan Tai Clan, the other is the current Cangzhou Demon King.”
“This honored guest’s status is probably not below theirs.”
“Indeed, indeed!”
...
Amidst the discussions, on the 5th floor Si Er and Du Ke sat in the seats of honor while Shi San stuck tightly to Du Ke, looking somewhat preoccupied.
Seeing the female spirits continuously streaming in from both sides, Du Ke couldn't help showing a bitter, helpless smile.
“My dear brother, isn’t this a bit too wasteful?!”
“It doesn’t matter. I received a generous gift from the Dan Tai residence today. Don’t stand on ceremony with your brother today, feel free to indulge yourself.”
Si Er waved his paw, his ears twitching as he called out boldly,
“If you haven’t had enough fun by the time you leave, don’t even think about it!”
“Oh!”
Du Ke sighed and shook his head. He took out his own smoking pipe, stuffed a smoke capsule in it and lit it, silently puffing away.
Seeing his pet looking dejected, he raised his paw and rubbed the little head of his dog.
“What’s wrong, you look despondent?”
“Whine~~”
Shi San gave a slight whimper but didn’t explain why. Seeing this, Si Er immediately waved to summon an attendant by their side.
“Honored guest, any requests?”
“Go call up the vixen dancing on the drum below,” Si Er said, then mischievously glanced at Shi San, “to accompany my brother’s dog in drinking and amusing himself.”
“Yes, at once!”
The attendant immediately left Si Er’s presence to call for the vixen.
Watching the little spirits continuously arriving onto the 5th floor, Si Er spat out a river of spirit stones, completely covering the carpet in front of them.
The glittering heap of spirit stones made all the female spirits’ eyes shine.
Although they had seen generous patrons before, one as extravagantly wasteful as this was still the first time!
“Today, serve my brother well. Whoever can make my brother smile, can take as many spirit stones as you can grab!”
Si Er said this sentence while also squeezing his eyes at Duke.
It was as if he was saying, "Brother is being gracious!"
Duke rolled his eyes. If this Happy Building was opened in Mao City, Si Er probably wouldn't have made it through the door before being strung up and whipped by Qian Sui.
And while whipping Si Er, Qian Sui would also be lecturing Duke.
Whipping Si Er to warn Duke.
The helpless and sighing Duke had just regained his composure when numerous female spirits surrounded him. Each of their eyes held the same radiance -
Anticipation and longing.
Anticipation for Duke to glance at one of them; longing for Duke to smile because of their charm.
"Don't be shy, be bolder!"
Si Er slapped Duke's shoulder while also pushing over a delicate, tender golden thread cat wrapped in a thin veil.
"Start with this young miss!"
The golden thread cat stumbled into Duke's arms when Si Er pushed her. Her azure eyes were like the blue ocean, staring fixedly at Duke without blinking.
Duke lowered his head to look. The golden cat slightly bit her lip, revealing half a fang.
"Sir...."
A tender cry made Duke's face flush red. Whether in his past life or this life, he had never endured this kind of treatment.
In his past life, although he was from a wealthy family without worries about food and money, what Duke liked most was being alone. Even when seeking pleasure, it would only be with close friends. At most he would go fishing offshore, camping in the mountains. And when he felt like it, he would travel abroad to appreciate exotic scenery.
In this life, he had a sense of urgency from the beginning. Devoting his whole mind and body to cultivating, how could he have the time to talk about love?
But now, hearing this one "Sir" made his heart throb.
Seeing Duke's expression change, the golden thread cat raised her paws to gently caress his face.
"Sir is truly handsome. You've stolen my soul away with your eyes."
Duke awkwardly swallowed his saliva. Seeing this, Si Er, who was flanked on both sides, laughed loudly. His brother was still a virgin!
"What are you still dazing around for? Quick, accompany my brother!"
Si Er scolded the rest of the female spirits, and they immediately swarmed over, submerging Duke.
Seeing his Cat Lord being drowned by so many female spirits, Shi San's ears pricked up. But before he could react, a pair of hands hugged him from behind.
"Did I dance beautifully just now?"
The voice was as sweet as spring water. Shi San looked back and saw a pair of pink eyes hiding pure innocence, with an indescribable floral fragrance assailing his nose.
The enchanting fox who had just danced on the drum was now hugging Shi San from behind, snuggling against his ear.
"The heavenly dance on the red silk stage, now throwing myself into your arms."
The enchanting fox gently nuzzled Shi San's cheek, also circling her arms around his neck to sniff his scent.
"Would you be willing to dance with me, just for this moment?"
Shi San let out a soft whimper. The enchanting fox lightly laughed, pressing herself against his back as if wanting to meld him into her embrace.