Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 923 - Chapter Blood Splatters on Spring Moon Tower
Chapter 923: 923 Chapter Blood Splatters on Spring Moon Tower (Part 1)
Chapter 923: 923 Chapter Blood Splatters on Spring Moon Tower (Part 1)
Night enveloped the earth, and the moon illuminated the tall buildings.
At the banks of the Chun’an River stood Spring Moon Tower, undoubtedly one of Linjiang City’s landmark structures.
With a total of eight tiers, the tower far surpassed the city walls in height; from within, one could easily look down upon the entire city.
It was said that the pagoda-shaped tower hung with a total of nine hundred and ninety-nine colorful glazed lamps, each lit in succession as dusk fell, their light illuminating the surrounding streets and alleys for miles around.
Even from tens of miles away, one could see it!
Having been stationed in Linjiang for a while, Wang Chen had of course seen the spectacle of the Spring Moon Tower.
But his first time ascending this renowned tower felt especially different.
It truly deserved its reputation as Linjiang City’s foremost den of opulence!
Spring Moon Tower combined a restaurant, a courtesan house, and a gambling den into one, its interior not only extremely luxurious but also offering every imaginable entertainment option; even the most ordinary of maids were beautiful.
Of course, the consumption here was top-tier!
Despite that, every night, Spring Moon Tower was filled with beaming guests, with music and festivities continuing until dawn.
Normally, without a prior reservation, it would be nearly impossible to find an empty private dining room in a place like Spring Moon Tower.
But Qiu had wide connections in the city, and without needing Wang Chen to lift a finger, he was able to book the entire seventh tier of Spring Moon Tower.
Including Wang Chen, the five Junior Flags and over thirty Blood Cloak Guards who were invited formed an impressive gathering, encompassing most of the power from Linjiang’s Defense Area.
Three large tables and one small were set up on this tier, with a rotation of delicacies and vintage wines served for the Blood Cloak Guards to feast heartily on, enjoying themselves tremendously.
Even the weakest among the Blood Cloak Guards possessed the strength of a high-tier Samurai, and there were several martial masters of the Third Order; their appetites when eating freely were undoubtedly astonishing.
The courtesans in attendance had clearly never seen such a group of voracious men and found their arms growing sore from pouring so much wine.
“Junior Brother…”
Qiu quietly pulled Wang Chen aside and whispered, “This meal isn’t cheap, do you have enough Silver Taels? I have a few silver notes here, take them first.”
With his face as a Junior Flag of the Blood Cloak Guards, at most, he could get a discount at Spring Moon Tower, but it was absolutely impossible to have it for free.
Neither could General Flag Pang Tai.
Because, in Linjiang City, there was only one Spring Moon Tower, but there were hundreds throughout Great Liang, all with a very solid backing.
“Don’t worry.”
Wang Chen smiled and said, “Eating and drinking aren’t a problem.”
He was no fool, nor an easy mark, and had already asked about the prices of food and drinks.
The costs at Spring Moon Tower were indeed high, but the main expenses were in the gambling den and on the company of the courtesans. The price of food and drinks, while high, was not exorbitantly so and was worth the price.
Qiu, knowing Wang Chen had the means, nodded and relaxed.
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As the wine made its third round and the tables grew chaotic with the din of dining, everyone from the Blood Cloak Guard ate with gusto, their stomachs round and their faces flushed with joy. Wang Chen instructed the maids to clear the remnants and bring up the tea for sobering up.
He clapped his hands, and maids appeared, each holding a silver tray.
On each tray was a stack of chips.
Wang Chen rose, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, “Brothers, tonight’s arrangement was rather hasty—if there’s anything inadequate in my hosting, please forgive me. These chips are for you all to enjoy.”
With food, drinks, and now something to play with!
Wang Chen’s generous manner left even those who were envious without anything to object to, and soon someone said, “Commander Ling is too polite. If there’s anything you command us in the future, we shall not hesitate, even at the cost of our lives!”
“Exactly, exactly, Commander Ling is magnanimous!”
“You’re too kind!”
“Thank you, Commander, for this generous gift!”
The Blood Cloak Guards replied in kind, uttering various polite phrases, and the atmosphere was full of joy and harmony.
Many had come to realize that despite Wang Chen’s young age, his rise to the position of Junior Flag was probably not solely due to his merit in slaying the leaders of the Heretical Sects.
The conduct of this newly promoted Junior Flag was not at all like that of a sixteen-year-old youth.
And for a person like Wang Chen, as long as he did not perish prematurely, his future was absolutely boundless!
Except for a very few narrow-minded individuals, most of the Blood Cloak Guards were impressed by Wang Chen’s magnanimity and no longer dared to belittle him.
They were willing to form a good relationship with Wang Chen.
Soon, the spacious hall was left with only Wang Chen and four other Junior Flags.
Since they were all of the same rank, they exchanged thoughts freely and spoke on various topics without much reservation.
Wang Chen listened more than he spoke and gained much insight.
At that moment, a troupe of courtesans took to the stage, performing a light song and dance to the accompaniment of the musicians.
Among them, the lead dancing girl had a statuesque figure and exquisite facial features that exuded an extraordinary charm. Her bare feet had silver bells tied around her wrists, which jingled resonatingly as she leaped and bounded, revealing a stunningly captivating allure.
Everyone’s attention was naturally drawn to her.
For a moment, they all forgot their conversations.
“Sir, please have some tea.”
The courtesan nestled beside Wang Chen looked at him with affectionate eyes as she raised a teapot to pour him a cup of fragrant tea.
“Mm.”
Wang Chen picked up the teacup and was about to take a sip, his lips yet to touch the rim, when he suddenly felt something was terribly wrong!
It was completely instinctive, an intuition.
And it was this cup of tea that made him feel uneasy!
Wang Chen frowned and set down the teacup.
He turned his head to look at the courtesan sitting beside him, a hint of frost emanating from his eyes.
The delicate and beautiful courtesan blinked her eyes innocently, looking utterly guileless, “Sir…”
Before she could finish, Wang Chen’s peripheral vision caught a flash of cold light suddenly streaking towards him!
Every hair on his body stood erect!!
And those sitting next to him, like Qiu and others, saw it clearly. The lead dancing girl stretched out her long sleeves and moved gracefully with light steps. In an instant, she approached Wang Chen and suddenly extended her slender hand toward him.
In her hand was a shining dagger!
The moment she made her move, the dancing girl’s speed suddenly increased, and a fierce killing intent instantly flooded the hall.
In this critical instance, the courtesan sitting beside Wang Chen suddenly lashed out, her left hand hidden under the table gripping a slender piece of silver, fiercely stabbing towards Wang Chen’s lower abdomen dantian!
In a split second, Wang Chen was faced with a double assassination attempt!
But Wang Chen reacted extremely quickly; even though the danger came abruptly, he did not lose his composure. His right hand, having just set down the teacup, suddenly lifted and flipped the table in front of him.
The airborne tabletop shielded him just in time from the incoming dagger, and the teapot containing hot water flew towards the dancing girl’s face.
At the same time, Wang Chen’s left hand shot down, accurately and decisively seizing the wrist of the courtesan beside him.
Crack!
Her wrist bone was brutally crushed by Wang Chen.
He suddenly leaped backward, and sounds of collision, shattering, screams, and exclamations erupted all at once!
“Assassin!”
Bang!
The dancing girl broke through the table and charged at Wang Chen, only to be met with a body hurtling towards her.
It was the courtesan beside Wang Chen!
Wang Chen held onto the courtesan’s hand tightly, using her as a weapon to swing at the dancing girl.
Caught off guard, the latter was struck squarely and sent flying backward like a kite with its string cut.
“How audacious!”
It was only then that Qiu and others reacted, rapidly rising to retaliate and provide support.
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PS: Since the beginning of this year, I have had to say goodbye to three elders, all very dear family members, and tomorrow, I must bid farewell to another. Life is unpredictable, and things change in an instant; all one can hope for is peace and well-being.
