"Are you going to get lost or not?" The scholar's expression darkened and his eyes turned cold.
All of a sudden, Li Hao sneered. Silver light flashed in his hand, and his longsword was unsheathed. A buzzing sound was heard, and it was like a meteor falling.
In the blink of an eye, the shiny sword was already on Louis 'shoulder, only two inches away from his throat.
Louis was stunned. He moved his eyes slightly and saw the cold sword and the chill on his neck. He couldn't help but swallow his saliva and spread his hands. He smiled bitterly.
"Young hero, what a fast sword." The woman stopped smiling and opened her eyes to size up Li Hao. Just a moment ago, the woman's pupils constricted and she did not see Li Hao draw his sword clearly. The speed at which he drew his sword was so smooth that he had no choice but to be cautious.
The boisterous restaurant was now completely silent. Of course, it wasn't because of Li Hao's sword attack, but because they had inadvertently witnessed such a scene. Perhaps this scene was already common in other places, but this was the Cloud Inn.
"Young hero, this sword makes me panic. It seems that there is always someone better. I believe that no one can defeat you in the competition for the Courtesan Belle.”Louis said with a face full of regret.
"Battle of the Courtesan Belle?" Li Hao asked in confusion.
Not only Louis, but even the woman sitting beside him was stunned.
"Don't you know?"
"I don't know. I'm just passing by here to fill my hunger.”
"Aiya, if I had known this would happen, why would I have made such a situation? I was jealous of a gentleman. I apologize to you, young hero. As for dinner, I will treat you.”
Seeing the sincerity on the scholar's face, Li Hao did not show any mercy. With a whoosh, he sheathed his sword.
"As expected of an expert. It seems that the two of you will become friends without fighting. Why don't you drink together and wait for the beautiful night to see the beauty of the courtesan?”
After saying that, the woman led the two of them into a room and then left to prepare the food and wine. "Young hero, is this your first time in Jiangsu?”Louis said as he poured two cups of tea.
"Not bad."
"That's good. Then I'll do my best as a host and entertain you well.”Louis smiled. Seeing that Li Hao didn't answer, he continued to speak.
"Speaking of Courtesan Belle, we have to start from Paramount.”
"Paramount, when did such a force exist in Jiangsu?”
"Power? No, Paramount was a brothel.”Louis said with a faint smile.
"Brothel?" Li Hao was just about to drink tea when he heard this. Louis smiled." That's right. The brothels played a big part in the grand and mighty construction of Jiangsu today. The silver tax paid every year is enough to feed thousands of people. Therefore, the government has turned a blind eye to the business of brothels.”
Seeing that Li Hao was interested in this topic, Louis took a sip of tea and continued.
"This brothel is not simple. It is not only a place to please men, but it has also become a high-end entertainment venue in Jiangsu. The women in the brothel are all beautiful and talented. They are probably not inferior to the ladies in the noble houses. Two years ago, Jiangsu held a folk martial arts competition. There were many people who signed up to participate, and there was no lack of some famous people. However, the results of this competition were shocking.”
"I've heard of this competition before. It's said that the imperial court has specially organized a competition for the common people to advocate martial arts. Everyone can participate. There's no registration fee, and it can strengthen one's body and allow one to see the martial arts world. If one wins, they can also receive a lot of rewards.”Li Hao replied in a low voice.
Louis smiled and waved his paper fan, looking unfathomable as he slowly spoke.
"Young hero, you only know one thing. The imperial court is not stupid. Who would spend a lot of money on something that has nothing to do with them? Only Jianghu people would ask about martial arts. After all, a group of mysterious forces appeared in various Urban area not long ago and committed several major crimes, causing a stir in the imperial court. They caused panic and chaos. This orderly and sudden mysterious force has many experts. They are all brave and skilled in martial arts. It was not like the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty could compete with them. In order to win over the hearts of the people, the imperial court had asked for the support of the various sects in the martial arts world. This time, they had gone to great lengths to think of a way to hold the competition. Firstly, it proved that the imperial court supported the tradition of martial arts. Secondly, it was to rope in some folk experts for their own use.”
"I see." Li Hao was slightly distracted when he heard this. He recalled that his master had also asked him to participate last year. In the end, he had worked in vain. Not only did he not find the residence of that mysterious force, but he also had a conflict with a large force. In a fit of anger, he drew his sword and cut off the arm of an important figure of the other party. After his master learned about it, he flew into a rage and punished him by imprisoning him for half a year. However, it was also at this time that Li Hao's name became famous.
"What happened after that? "Li Hao came back to his senses and asked.
Louis smiled calmly and looked out the window. His eyes flashed with reverence as he slowly spoke.
" Later, the champion of this competition was a woman, and it was a woman from a brothel. She was the previous Courtesan Belle and became famous in one battle. She almost became the idol of the people. The brothel also took advantage of this opportunity to rise to prominence. The imperial court bestowed this brothel with the title of the number one brothel in Jiangsu.”
"It is indeed not simple. Although there are no real experts in this competition, it is not easy for a woman of the secular world to do so.”Li Hao sighed.
" Speaking of women, this year's Courtesan Belle is the King of Flowers. She's both talented and beautiful. She's unparalleled in the world. She's simply a fairy who has descended to the mortal world. No man won't be moved by her. The two words Yunlai that came to the inn came from her because everyone calls her Yun 'er.
The night in Jiangsu was as quiet as a veil. The fragrance of flowers filled the air, but it was destined to be a sleepless night. This was because there was a rare competition for the Courtesan Belle. It was said that those who could be recognized by the Courtesan Belle would be summoned by the Courtesan Belle alone. Everyone, regardless of gender, would come together in order to see her beauty.
The moonlight was like silver, the lake was like a mirror, and the night breeze was faint. However, the streets were bustling with noise and discussion, all of which were related to the Courtesan Belle. The most lively place was the First Pavilion.
Round red lanterns hung high up in the sky, reflecting the red light. The guests had surrounded Paramount. If one looked down, it would be as dense as a forest. There were also many well-off people who brewed a pot of good tea and sat patiently in the carriage. Such a sea of people was bustling with activity, and it had the charm of welcoming the spring.
Li Hao and the others walked shoulder to shoulder with the bustling crowd. Louis couldn't help but smile bitterly." Now you know why I was like that."”
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