Chapter 214 The Martial Arts Arena of the Paradise Pavilion
Chapter 214 The Martial Arts Arena of the Paradise Pavilion
The man in purple was still wielding his long sword, his movements elegant and graceful, his actions fluid and skillful.
Lin Chunyi and Lin Lanshan's eyes and consciousness followed the sword in his hand, mimicking various moves.
This sword technique, when used in a fight, can easily and swiftly kill several people!
Quickly memorize a couple of moves and learn them. If your apprentice wants to learn swordsmanship in the future, even if they can't teach you properly, you can still show off in an emergency.
Even when they went out to visit brothels, they didn't forget about their apprentices. They are truly excellent teachers!
Ning Linlan frowned slightly. "With such good martial arts skills, why would he be so foolish as to want to perform in a brothel?"
Even if the business of the Paradise Pavilion is clean, it is still a brothel, and the name will never sound good.
Making money through street performances sounds more respectable than this.
After an unknown amount of time, the pipa music stopped, and a red ribbon fell from the sky into the air.
The man sheathed his sword, his steps light and agile. With a light touch of his toes on the ground, he leaped into the air, grabbed the red silk, and used the momentum to take a few more steps into the air before disappearing into the distance.
Lin Chunyi exclaimed in amazement, "This is lightness skill!" How long would they have to practice to fly like him?
Lin Lanshan said enviously, "If I could fly that high, I'd be ecstatic!" Then she'd spend her days flying around in the trees of the mountains, swinging like a monkey on a rope.
Ning Linlan said with a serious expression, "This martial arts skill is probably much higher than my father's." If they were to fight, she could probably take her father down in ten moves!
Ning Qian: ...What a filial daughter!
Not only the three of them couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, but other guests who were watching with fascination also started to chatter, including both men and women.
"Where did he go? It's only been a short while, who could possibly keep an eye on him? Tell him to come out!"
"Fangniang, I'll give you twenty taels of silver to have that handsome young man come out and dance again!"
"I'll also offer twenty taels to make him come out!"
"Madam, my young lady is offering one hundred taels of silver to invite this young master to the Elegant Moon Pavilion on the second floor for a drink." The quiet second floor was finally filled with movement, the voice of a proud young maid.
You can get a hundred taels just for drinking a cup. If Fangniang didn't need it, she would have gone up and drunk it herself!
My heart felt as if it were bleeding for the money that slipped through my fingers...
All she could say was, "Young Master Hanzhou only performs once a day; he neither drinks with guests nor entertains them."
"Two hundred taels."
“Miss, this…” Fangniang looked troubled.
There's quite a bit of silver involved, what a pity, it's a pity she can't control this "Young Master Hanzhou".
"Yu Fangniang, don't be too greedy! Do you know that my young lady is..." Before the maid could finish speaking, she was stopped by a look from her young lady.
"Don't be anxious, young lady." Of course she knew! She was the second young lady of the Ji family; her older sister had just been made a concubine in the palace.
Sigh, these young masters and ladies from wealthy and influential families, each one of them is more powerful than the last.
They threaten her with a giant Buddha statue at the drop of a hat, acting like they have no one to rely on. Humph!
Fangniang had anticipated this scene, and with a forced smile, she recited her prepared words:
"It is an honor for our Paradise Pavilion that Han Zhou's performance has pleased our distinguished guests. If you would like him to perform again, it will only cost ten taels of silver."
However, Han Zhou has one condition: he must fight Han Zhou! If he wins, not only will he be able to spend time alone with Han Zhou, but he will also get his ten taels of silver back!
Many people in the audience were eager to go on stage, some signaling to their servants, others even telling their maids and servants to go back and find a master...
She added, "Fangniang has to remind everyone that Hanzhou's martial arts are extremely high. All the guards in my Paradise Pavilion combined are no match for him alone."
"I really can't make a decision about this cold boat. So, is there anyone who wants to come up and have a match?"
After changing his clothes in a room on the third floor, Han Zhou leaped down again. He then used the railing on the second floor for leverage and landed steadily on the stage in the hall.
He had changed into a dark blue, close-fitting outfit, his right hand holding a long sword behind his back, his eyes sharp, and he remained silent. It was as if he hadn't come here to perform, but specifically to fight.
"Come on, Miss Ji! If you're so capable, why don't you have your concubine sister bring over the imperial guards to compete with him?" Fangniang thought to herself.
Fangniang's kind reminder, coupled with Hanzhou's imposing aura after changing into his martial arts attire, instantly dampened the spirits of those who were eager to try their skills.
But what kind of place is a brothel? It's a melting pot of all sorts of people, you can find all kinds of people there.
"I'll do it!" A strong, masculine voice suddenly rang out from a corner of the lobby.
Following the sound, a young man dressed in tight shorts leaped out from the corner.
Judging from his attire, he's probably an unrestrained wandering swordsman.
"Boss lady, here's ten taels of silver, please catch it carefully." He flew onto the platform, and without even looking, threw the silver behind him.
Fangniang was a delicate and frail woman who couldn't take care of herself. She had never seen anyone throw silver coins from several meters away!
But she instinctively took small steps and raised her hands to catch it... For the first time, her palms turned red from being hit by ten taels of silver!
Money is hard to earn, and life is tough. I have nothing to say, I really have nothing to say!
The swordsman laughed heartily: "Young brother, let's have a serious fight. If you win, you can name your price, as long as it's within my power. How about it?"
Those who venture out into the world are all about experiencing a thrilling life!
Gold, silver, jewelry, and romantic love are all unimportant.
Having fights to fight, drinks to drink, and like-minded friends to fight and drink with is enough!
Han Zhou, wearing a mask, glanced at him twice and understood what was going on. He nodded and said, "Ten taels of silver. If you win, I'll give it to you. If I win, you give it to me."
His voice perfectly matched his temperament, like a clear spring in a deep valley, or a lone lotus on a snow-capped mountain.
The swordsman paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "You're a straightforward young man. Alright, we'll do as you say!"
He immediately suppressed his smile, clenched his fists, and assumed a fighting stance.
"Weapons." Han Zhou didn't move, only uttering two words in a clear, cold voice.
"Huh?" The swordsman didn't react for a moment, thinking that this big man was being so hesitant and dawdling when it came to fighting.
"You have no weapon."
"Hey~ I had no idea what you meant. What need do I have for weapons? I roam the world with my fists, that's enough!" the swordsman said confidently.
Although his knife was broken during a sparring match a few days ago...
"Then I won't use it." Han Zhou threw his sword to the side of the performance stage, and the blade stuck vertically into the solid wood floor.
Fangniang's face twisted for a moment:
My floor...
My blissful paradise has actually become a fighting arena for men!
If I had known, I would have just given up those fifty taels of silver and let him go!
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