Chapter 670: Chicken Road's End Who Is the Peak Meeting Zuan Dao Cheng Kong

"All right, you may leave." The Crown Princess waved her hand. Her mind was in turmoil at the moment, and she needed to be alone.

Zu An cupped his hands in salute, then withdrew. He noticed the portly Crown Prince, his face flushed, enthusiastically battling it out with two young eunuchs.

Watching them amateurishly peck at each other, Zu An couldn't help but secretly lament that such a small Eastern Palace had managed to gather two brilliant talents like these.

Seeing that it was almost dark, he stealthily found Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun. "Are you off work? If so, let's go!"

"Off work?" The two men paused, slightly surprised, but they generally guessed his meaning. Their expressions brightened with excitement. "Let's go!"

Although no one specified their destination, their winks and knowing glances made it clear to any man.

Zu An, of course, wasn't heading for the pleasure quarters. Which of his female confidantes weren't more beautiful than the courtesans there? Why would he need to go to such a place?

His main purpose was to find Yun Jianyue and Qiu Honglei. He wanted to check if their people had escaped safely and also to ask Yun Jianyue about the stalker in the shadows.

The Demon Sect's branch in the capital was hidden within the pleasure quarters. Although they had experienced the turmoil of the Cheng Gang case earlier, it was a deliberate act on their part, and they had prepared in advance. They simply sacrificed some pawns to take the blame, so the subsequent court investigation did not harm their branch.

Earlier, Pu Duandiao and his brother had secretly informed the Crown Princess, leading to his rescue from Prince Qi. He owed them a favor, and he intended to use this outing as an excuse to mask his true intentions.

"Brother Zu, a night in the pleasure quarters costs almost half a month of our salary," Pu Duandiao suddenly said considerately after they left the palace, the initial excitement wearing off. "You've just arrived in the capital and probably haven't received your pay yet. How about we go next month instead?"

Zu An smiled. "It's fine, I can afford a night at the pleasure quarters."

This guy was already calling him 'Big Brother' so quickly; he was certainly a quick acquaintance.

Pu Duandiao's eyes immediately lit up, his dark circles seemingly more prominent. "Brother Zu is truly generous! I heard the pleasure quarters recently introduced a few new courtesans. Let's go see them today!"

Jiao Sigun, standing nearby, sneered. "I wonder who was complaining about a sore back and looking for kidney-strengthening and virility-boosting medicine just a few days ago? Even if a courtesan were lying in front of you now, could you perform?"

Pu Duandiao was furious, though his eyes darted away. "Nonsense! When was my kidney weak? I was just sleep-deprived and looking for medicine to rejuvenate myself. Hmph, now, forget a courtesan, even if you were lying in bed, I could take care of you, believe it or not!"

"Pfft, with your little toothpick, it's hard to say who'd 'take care' of whom," Jiao Sigun continued to jab.

"Who's a little toothpick? If you've got the guts, let's compare!" Pu Duandiao bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Compare then! I just happen to need to relieve myself," Jiao Sigun chuckled, pulling up his trousers as he headed to a secluded tree in a corner, whistling as he began to relieve himself.

This world wasn't like the clean, orderly metropolises of later generations; it lacked a developed public restroom system, so such incidents were quite common.

Pu Duandiao's expression shifted between conflicted and resolved. Finally, he steeled himself and walked over, trying to stay as far away from Jiao Sigun as possible.

Jiao Sigun glanced sideways, his expression nearly bursting into laughter. "That's it?"

Pu Duandiao snorted. "You're not much better."

Hearing the sound of them relieving themselves, Zu An also felt a bit of a need to go.

He silently walked over. Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun subtly glanced sideways. Jiao Sigun was full of confidence, while Pu Duandiao hoped to find some.

But after a quick glance, both men shuddered, their smiles frozen on their faces.

What the hell was that? Was that even human?

In unspoken agreement, they both took a large step sideways, moving even further away from him.

Then, they quickly shook themselves a few times, emotionlessly pulled up their trousers, and ended the comparison.

Pu Duandiao looked utterly resigned to his fate, while Jiao Sigun questioned the meaning of life.

For the rest of the journey, the two men no longer chattered and argued as before; each was more silent than the other.

Zu An's lips curved slightly upwards. Feigning ignorance, he asked, "Why are you two so quiet, brothers?"

Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun turned their heads to look at him, their expressions indescribable.

Jiao Sigun thought: *There's always someone better out there. From now on, I'll never show off in this regard again. Alas, who truly reigns supreme in this arena? One glance at Zu An makes all boasting empty.*

Pu Duandiao thought: *Hmm, when I have time, I should ask Lord Zu how he managed to be so magnificent. Even if I only learn a fraction of his secret, it would be enough to instantly crush Jiao Sigun and stop him from showing off in front of me all day.*

Zu An thought: *Was that a bit unfair of me? Ah, but it's like the saying, 'wearing brocade at night' if you don't return home when wealthy and successful. It's the same principle. It's rare to get a chance to show off, and it feels incredibly satisfying.*

With their minds full of different thoughts, the group soon arrived at the pleasure quarters.

Zu An gave the madam the secret signal agreed upon with Yun Jianyue and Qiu Honglei. Soon, she arrived with a bevy of beautiful young women.

"Young master, these are all the most popular girls in our pleasure quarters. Just pick whoever catches your eye," the madam said with a smile, rubbing her ample bosom against Zu An as she spoke, exuding a common, overly sweet fragrance.

Zu An subtly shifted sideways. He certainly wasn't *that* particular, to fancy even the madam.

However, to be fair, the collection of beauties in the room was truly impressive. Each one was lovely, with a charming smile, and any one of them would have been considered a campus belle in his previous life.

*Ah, this scene really brings back memories. I miss the days in Dongguan... Pah, how could an upright and noble person like me ever have visited such places?*

He cleared his throat and pointed to Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun. "They are the protagonists today. Just make sure they're well looked after."

*By the way, hiring prostitutes is illegal in many countries... but if we don't pay after we're done, then it's not prostitution, right? Anyway, given my relationship with the Demon Sect, would they even dare to charge me?*

Zu An immediately felt at ease.

The madam's face beamed. "Alright, girls, attend to them."

Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun were secretly astonished. They exchanged quiet glances:

Jiao Sigun sighed, "You really can't judge a book by its cover. Brother Zu looks so proper, yet he's clearly an old hand at this. Judging by his familiarity, he must be as comfortable here as he is at home."

Pu Duandiao was utterly convinced. "I thought I was a seasoned veteran of the pleasure quarters, but compared to Brother Zu, the difference is like heaven and earth."

Every time he came to the pleasure quarters, he could at most find the ordinary girls. But now, these were all popular courtesans he wouldn't even have dared to dream of before.

In terms of looks and figure, they completely outclassed all his previous acquaintances.

"From now on, with Brother Zu, we'll live the high life!" Pu Duandiao exclaimed sincerely.

This time, for once, Jiao Sigun didn't argue. Instead, he nodded in profound agreement.

Soon, both men chose a girl they liked. Pu Duandiao picked a slightly older, particularly voluptuous woman.

Jiao Sigun chose a slender girl with a delicate, pitiful aura.

Zu An glanced at them and finally understood why Pu Duandiao was so "weak."

As for Jiao Sigun, he usually acted aloof, but it turned out he liked the "green tea" type. Zu An decided he'd have to discreetly warn the madam later, lest this innocent man be completely exploited by a manipulative woman.

At this point, the madam said with a smile, "They've made their choices. May I ask which young lady Lord Zu intends to choose?"

Zu An waved his hand dismissively and stated directly, "Only children make choices; adults want them all."

Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun, standing nearby, were immediately awe-struck. Big Brother was indeed Big Brother; his level of swagger was simply incomparable.

The madam's face registered surprise. "All... all of them?"

"Is there a problem?" Zu An eyed her askance.

"Of course you can," the madam replied with a suggestive smile. "It's just that I worry about your health, young master. Even a body of iron couldn't withstand that."

Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun, nearby, wore dejected expressions. "Madam, you should be worrying about whether your girls can handle it."

Both men simultaneously recalled the scene from earlier...

*Damn, can't think about it anymore, or we'll both be too demoralized to perform.*

They hastily embraced the girls in their arms and retreated to their respective rooms, unwilling to see Zu An anymore, lest the sight evoke similar demoralizing feelings.

Zu An, meanwhile, sat comfortably on a soft couch, a beautiful woman on each arm, enjoying the gentle ministrations of the surrounding beauties. It was truly a heavenly experience.

Meanwhile, in an adjacent room, a beautiful young woman who had been secretly watching couldn't help but stamp her foot. "That scoundrel! He's going to infuriate me to death!"