Chapter 215: Chapter 215: The Flower Follows the Person, Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster’s Inheritance

The greatest difference between Baihua Building and Fragrance Tower was the flowers.

Here, the women of the brothel all wore various kinds of flowers. Some were vibrant and colorful, while others were like shy, unopened buds—a truly vast assortment.

Experienced patrons could tell a woman’s personality just from the flower she wore. The flower reflected the person, and they would change their blossoms as their moods or character shifted.

This practice was truly ingenious. Other brothels in the Capital City had tried to copy it, but none had ever surpassed the original. Conversely, Scattering Flowers Tower became more famous in White Jade City as it was imitated more and more. The practice of "the flower reflecting the person" even spread to other states, reviving some failing brothels and allowing them to rake in enormous profits.

The floral scents mingled with the aroma of rouge and powder, creating an allure that appealed not only to the eyes but also to the nose. The resulting fragrance wasn’t just a simple perfume; Yang Chan knew exactly which flowers and herbs were in these scents. This was a skill he possessed as a Pharmacist.

Of course, his breakthrough to the Inner Master realm of Cultivation also helped a little, making his sense of smell even sharper.

Just like yesterday, these Pharmacists only spoke of romance and pleasure, never mentioning anything related to their profession. It was hard to tell if this was intentional or just their nature.

Seeing this, Yang Chan naturally blended in.

As a man of firm willpower, chatting about such topics was no challenge for him. He integrated perfectly, transforming into a convincing old lecher.

After a while, just as they had yesterday, some of the Pharmacists found private rooms to "explore the mysteries of life." Yang Chan also had a woman wearing a narcissus flower in his arms. It happened because the others, while chatting, had simply called the women over for everyone.

Evidently, many of them had shed yesterday’s reservations and were letting loose today; otherwise, they wouldn’t each have a woman by their side.

Furthermore, there was no dance as stunning as last night’s. The head courtesan of Baihua Building didn’t make an appearance. Although others took the stage to dance with alluring figures, after having witnessed someone truly breathtaking, their performance had little impact.

Many of the Pharmacists who had been to Fragrance Tower yesterday were now talking about Bai Xian’Er, the prospective top courtesan from that very establishment.

The impression she had left was just too deep; it was seared directly into their minds.

Yang Chan chimed in with a few words here and there, acting as if he were captivated by his companion. His hands roamed restlessly, making Miss Narcissus blush beet-red.

His situation was relatively tame. Nearby, someone was about to get down to business right there on the spot before being stopped and steered toward a private room.

The others were much the same. Not far away, Xu Gaocen had a woman on each arm, his hands having already vanished from sight.

Yang Chan’s gaze also kept track of the several Advanced Pharmacists and Inner Master experts. These men made no effort to conceal their conversations, but the topics weren’t very deep. Aside from matters of pleasure, they touched upon some affairs of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty and then mentioned the situations in various states. The conversation was all over the place.

It seemed they just talked about whatever came to mind. However, Yang Chan did commit to memory what they said about the situation in White Jade City. As he had expected, it wasn’t good. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

His previous encounter with the people from Six Gates was no coincidence, then.

When the Advanced Pharmacists and Inner Masters mentioned this, they all scoffed, clearly looking down on the methods of Six Gates, viewing them as petty and small-minded.

’Using such tactics seems useless.’

There might be strife between the Sects, but on certain matters, their stance was undoubtedly unified—such as their opposition to Six Gates.

Although Six Gates had failed to rise to prominence, the various Sects still wished for its complete destruction. They would be especially pleased if the Divine Constables in White Jade City all died in foreign lands.

In recent years, Six Gates had been weakened by the events of the past and no longer had a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster presiding over it. However, the Four Great Divine Constables possessed incredible Martial Arts Talent and held the legacy required to reach that realm. It was possible they could break through to become Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmasters themselves.

This was precisely what the various Sects did not want to see, which was why they targeted Six Gates. Although Six Gates hadn’t openly moved against the Major Sects in recent years, they had taken action in the shadows.

Naturally, the Major Sects had retaliated in kind. This was true even in Qing State. The lack of any major, overt conflict was merely a surface-level calm.

For example, if a Divine Constable from Six Gates entered Qing State and an opportunity to kill them arose, the Cyan Yuan Sect would certainly not pass it up. They would seize any chance to weaken Six Gates further, or even destroy it outright.

This would be the case even though Sect Leader Liu Xuan had ties to the Imperial Family of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty.

As time passed, the decadent sounds within Baihua Building grew more frequent. Even Miss Narcissus, beside Yang Chan, gazed at him with hazy eyes, waiting for his invitation—or even for him to take charge forcefully.

In the end, however, Yang Chan didn’t stay. He left with Xu Gaocen and the others. The Pharmacist Exchange Conference was tomorrow, and he had no intention of spending the night at Baihua Building. As for the idea of indulging first and then leaving, Yang Chan immediately discarded it.

’As someone who sticks with the group, how could I possibly return to the Cyan Yuan Pavilion alone at night? That would just be asking for trouble. What if someone saw me by myself, thought I was an easy target, and decided to make a move?’

The countermeasures he had prepared weren’t meant to be wasted on something like this. It was better to leave with the group. Even when Miss Narcissus took the initiative to invite him, Yang Chan refused.

Comfort was not as important as safety. On this point, Yang Chan’s priorities were very clear.

’Because comfort is fleeting, and after comfort comes endless emptiness.’

’Safety, on the other hand, is long-lasting. Only with safety can one have more enduring comfort.’ Yang Chan understood this clearly; he always looked at the bigger picture.

What did surprise Yang Chan, though, was Xu Gaocen. He had thought Xu Gaocen would "fight a glorious battle" in Baihua Building before leaving. After all, when he’d last looked, Xu Gaocen’s hands had performed that peculiar magic trick of suddenly disappearing, and the two "flowers" beside him were on the verge of collapsing into his lap. To endure that and still leave... his willpower was truly firm.

It wasn’t until he returned to the Cyan Yuan Pavilion and saw the young maiden who had been sent to his room that Yang Chan finally understood why Xu Gaocen’s will had been so firm. Compared to the "flowers" in Baihua Building, the one sent here was a blossom that had yet to experience the wind and rain.

’Perhaps the flowers in Baihua Building are vibrant, but they are weathered by experience, even a bit ravaged. The blossom here, however, can be carefully cultivated to become whatever form he desires.’

’Xu Gaocen must have known something to act that way.’

When Yang Chan saw the young maiden, he naturally let her into his room. He was feeling quite fired up himself. Besides, to blend in with the group, he couldn’t be too different. For this purpose, Yang Chan let the young maiden enter.

His motive was very simple.