Chương 70: Heading to Lingjiang Commandery

At dinner that evening. Hearing Song Que say he was going to Lingjiang Commandery, everyone's eyes—aside from Aunt Li and Xiong Ba's—burned with eager anticipation. This trip to the County City had already broadened their horizons significantly. Naturally, they were incredibly eager to see the even more prosperous Commandery Capital. However, their business had just started, and everyone had tasks to attend to. Furthermore, Xiong Ba needed to stay home and focus on breaking through.

Therefore, Song Que decided to only take Brother Hong along on this trip, with the primary goal of cultivating his experience. Although the others were slightly disappointed, it wasn't a huge deal. Transportation was convenient here, and there would be plenty of future opportunities to go; there was no need to rush it right now. After assigning everyone their tasks, Song Que returned to his room. That night, and for the next three nights, he carefully disguised himself and went out for a 'harvest'.

Before going shopping, one must ensure there is enough ammunition in the pocket!... Early morning, four days later. Song Que and Zhong Hong arrived at the appointed time. Very quickly, they spotted Yun Shan at the docks. He was currently standing with a beautiful woman. She looked to be in her thirties, but due to proper maintenance, she still appeared quite youthful. The two were chatting merrily.

Occasionally, the woman would giggle continuously, causing the twin 'grapefruits' on her chest to bounce and tremble against each other. This caused a group of porters not far away to secretly steal glances and swallow their saliva non-stop. Seeing Song Que approaching, Old Yun called out enthusiastically:"Song Que, you're here! Let me introduce you. This is Weng Hong, the Vice Hall Master of the Lingjiang Gang. Hall Master Weng, this is Song Que, a junior of mine."

"Greetings, Senior Weng." Seeing his handsome and polite appearance, the woman's eyes lit up. After taking a few extra glances, she smiled sweetly and nodded:"So this is Young Hero Song. Truly handsome and refined."

"I wouldn't dare accept such praise; Senior is too kind. How could I compare to you, Senior? I estimate that the eyes of 95% of the men here have already been snatched away by you!" Praised by a handsome guy, Weng Hong giggled, her body trembling with laughter. The twin peaks on her chest bounced even more fiercely, making Grandee Song secretly worry they might break free and smash the ground.

"Why not 100%?" Yun Shan chimed in from the side.

"Senior Yun, you don't know! I figure the remaining 5% are either impotent or gay; that's the only way they could resist such temptation!" Hearing his words, the group burst into uproarious laughter. It took them a while to catch their breath. Weng Hong found this young man increasingly agreeable to her eyes. Unable to resist, she threw a few seductive glances at him and extended an invitation:"Young Master Song is truly a fascinating person! When you have free time, come visit my place, and we can have a deeper...

heart-to-heart."

"If I have free time, this junior will definitely come to seek your guidance. Thank you, Senior."

"Then it's a promise! Chief Manager Yun, the ship is about to set sail, so I won't delay you any longer. We will talk another day." Having received a satisfactory response, Weng Hong covered her mouth, giggled, and took her leave. Before departing, she didn't forget to cast a profoundly seductive and flirtatious glance at Song Que, making his entire body run hot. This kid really has a way with the ladies! Yun Shan clicked his tongue, glanced at Song Que from the side, and felt a secret pang of envy.

"Let's board the ship."

"Chief Manager Yun, is it just you?"

"Mm. This trip wasn't originally in my plans, so it's just me. On the way back, I'll conveniently escort a merchant convoy back to Qinghe."

"For this junior's sake, Senior has to travel so far." Song Que spoke apologetically, which secretly pleased Old Yun. He was deliberately bestowing a favor! These small favors now would eventually yield massive results later. Did you know this story is from Royal Road? Read the official version for free and support the author. Seeing the desired effect achieved, he waved his hand contentedly:"It's just a small matter, nothing worth mentioning. Let's get on the ship first."

Following Yun Shan onto the ship, they saw it was a cargo vessel with only the front deck reserved for passengers. As a man of status, Old Yun was allocated a private table inside the cabin, and Song Que got to enjoy the perks of association.

"Today, we only managed to get a spot like this thanks to Weng Hong! You've caught her favor, Song Que! You could benefit greatly in the future... hehe." Just as they sat down, Old Yun winked enviously at Song Que and chuckled. With a mental age over 30, Song Que naturally wouldn't exclude a mature, ripe peach like Weng Hong from his 'menu'. Hearing this, he wasn't embarrassed, but asked curiously:"I wonder about Hall Master Weng's background? Could Chief Manager Yun tell me a bit about her?"

"Hehe, don't be fooled by her delicate appearance; she is a bona fide Fourth-Grade martial artist! Her Willow Leaf Saber technique is quite famous in Lingjiang Commandery!"

"However, her reputation isn't the best. she is very fond of befriending various young heroes. Rumor has it she keeps a few strapping young men in her house. Song Que, you were born handsome; I'm sure you fit her tastes perfectly!" Hearing Old Yun's words, the ball of fire in Song Que's belly instantly extinguished. He didn't care about chastity, and a one-night stand was fine too. But keeping gigolos at home?! This could mean 3P, 4P, or worse! Against this, Grandee Song decisively chickened out!

'This concubine cannot endure it!' My 15 years of 'Virgin Boy Kung Fu' are better saved for someone destined for it!

"You must also be careful, Young Master Song. Playing around is fine, but indulging too deeply will ruin everything." Young Hero Song, his passion long since cooled, righteously denied any such intentions:"Thank you for your concern, Chief Manager Yun. This junior absolutely has no such thoughts! My martial arts are not yet mastered; how could I think of romantic entanglements?!" Looking at Song Que's righteous expression, Old Yun almost believed him!

If he hadn't seen this kid staring intently at Weng Hong's chest earlier, he would have thought he was dealing with two different people! Mentally exhausted, Yun Shan shook his head and stopped talking nonsense with him.... The journey was leisurely and relaxed. They sat on the ship, admired the scenery, and listened to Yun Shan explain various pieces of local knowledge. Over six hours later, the ship finally began to dock at Lingjiang.

Looking at the towering city walls, the bustling crowds, and the highly developed water transport network, Song Que and Zhong Hong couldn't help but gasp in amazement. Yun Shan smiled, allowing them to observe freely. After a long while, he finally spoke:"Young Master Song, it is now midday. Let's go fill our stomachs and get you a room. Rest until the afternoon, and then I will take you to our branch. How does that sound?" Song Que naturally had no objections; he left all arrangements to the other party.

"Then I will trouble you, Chief Manager Yun." After a quick meal, Yun Shan took the two to an inn and hurriedly left, promising to return in the early afternoon to pick them up. Not feeling tired, Song Que and Zhong Hong didn't need to rest and decided to stroll around the Commandery Capital together. The commerce in the city was so developed it made them sigh in awe. Martial artists could be seen casually walking everywhere.

Naturally, there was no shortage of shops selling weapons and pills catering to martial artists lining the streets. A Fourth-Grade martial artist, who could act as a local tyrant in a County City, was merely a gang leader or mid-level boss here. Only First-Tier martial artists had the right to walk sideways and act overbearing in this place. Having feasted their eyes along the way, Song Que and Zhong Hong returned to the inn, still wanting more. After a brief rest and washing up, Yun Shan returned right on time.

"Are you ready, Young Master Song? Let us go to the Sea of Clouds Pavilion branch now. Our Pavilion Master wishes to meet you privately." The implication of these words was clear. Song Que looked awkwardly at Zhong Hong. Brother Hong, being a man who understood the situation, laughed easily:"Don't worry about me, I'll just wander around. You go ahead, A'Que." Nodding in relief, Song Que didn't delay and set off with Yun Shan....

The Sea of Clouds Pavilion branch in Lingjiang was a towering seven-story pagoda, many times more imposing than the one in Qinghe. Marveling inwardly at the construction techniques of the ancient era, Song Que observed his surroundings with curiosity as he followed Yun Shan inside. The first and second floors were still commercial areas selling goods, but the sheer variety was dazzling. The third floor was an auction hall. From the fourth floor upwards were private living quarters.

Following closely behind Yun Shan to the 7th floor, Song Que saw an elderly man in black robes sitting outside the door. Seeing Song Que, the old man's originally cloudy eyes suddenly sparked with starlight, radiating an oppressive, terrifying aura! The old man didn't reveal a trace of his cultivation, yet just a single glance made Song Que feel like he had plummeted into an ice cellar! His aura was vastly superior to Old Zhan's! At least a Sixth-Grade martial artist! Song Que was horrified.

A cultivator of this level is just a gatekeeper?! The Yun Family's true strength is truly unfathomable! The Tesseract continuously released energy, allowing him to maintain his composure. Song Que stared solemnly at the old man before him, not saying a word. A moment later, a young girl walked out from inside. Only then did the old man's oppressive aura recede like a tide, vanishing without a trace. He returned to sitting quietly in the corner by the door, completely inconspicuous once again.

"The Pavilion Master invites you in. Please follow me, you two."

"Thank you, Miss Qing Zhu." Song Que's taut nerves finally relaxed slightly. He hurriedly followed the two into the room. The space inside was quite large. The decor was minimalist yet exuded a restrained elegance. After inviting the two to sit and drink tea, Miss Qing Zhu approached an inner door and called out softly:"Pavilion Master, the guest has arrived."

"Mm, I know. You may step down for now, Qing Zhu." The Pavilion Master is actually a woman?! And judging by her voice, she sounds very young, probably only in her early twenties! Song Que clicked his tongue in surprise inwardly. Not long after, a woman walked out from the inner room. She wore a white, cold, and ethereal palace dress. Her facial features were exquisitely beautiful, her nose small and straight, and her eyes bright as stars. Her black hair was pinned up high, revealing a smooth, prominent forehead.

Height: 1. 73 meters. Measurements: 85 - 60 - 90!

'Doctor Song', upon laying eyes on her, instantly calculated her 'technical specifications' in his mind. Beautiful. Capable. Cold and aloof. What is this called again? Ah, a stunning, domineering female CEO! Encountering such a top-tier, ultimate beauty for the first time, Grandee Song's heart began to beat wildly.