'Hmph', Cao huffed as he checked Xin. A little time out would do her good, he thought. And how easily he subdued her, this new power was frightening. For now, he lifted Xin on his shoulder, luckily the girl was light as a feather compared to Ye Chao. He made his way back to their hiding spot to let her sleep it off there before heading back out to get the herbs. Perhaps waking up next to the wounded Ye Chao would alleviate her accusations of Cao's treachery.
Yu Yujin took in as much of the sighs as she could on the way to the Bandit Leader's tent. Once inside the tent, she turned her eyes onto the leader himself. Not a pretty man, but at least he wasn't horridly fat and ugly... "Word must spread fast, or maybe it was obvious from the fact that my hands weren't tied up?" The bitchy wolf woman shrugged idly and continued, "Anyway, I'm sure you've heard it all before. So I'm not going to bore you with the details. No place safe to go and little funds. Obviously, joining up with a bunch of lowlife bandits isn't exactly what I had in mind for my future, but I don't have any other choice at the moment. So I'm here to offer my services. I have some knowledge of Alchemy and Artefact crafting that you would be an idiot to refuse as such knowledge is rare for any bandit group to have at their disposal. All I request is a safe place to stay..." "...and some decent sheets..." Yu Yujin looked critically around the bandit leader's room. She remembered how nice the rooms were in the sect before it got burned down. Even for Outer Disciples. She didn't really want a downgrade, so she started listing off more things she wanted to request. "...A place for any books we might find..." She pulled her hand forward and started counting on her fingers, "...a brewing stand for the alchemy...A test subject...A Change of clothes (or five), and a place to bathe where I won't be bothered. Just a few things and I'll use my abilities to help you out any way that I can."
"Oh?" Luo Fei hummed as she spot a Bloody Fang member. Though she wasn't interested in avenging what had happened, as she was only in the Violet Cloud to power herself up. She was, however, interested in testing her new power. So for now, Luo Fei watches the woman. Trying to determine if she was alone, or waiting for her allies. If she was alone, Luo Fei approaches, making herself known. After all, a sneak attack would defeat the purpose of testing herself.
Shrugging, the betrayer memorises the girl's face, in case he sees her again, and heads into the brothel.
As maids left with her clothes, Mulan took a dip in the warm water. After so many days in the wild, a warm bath was something she desired soo much... As she relaxed, one of the maids came with a change clothes - a snowy white robe. "Shall I clean your back?" The young woman asked.
As she finished putting on clothes, she made her way down, and joined her companions in breakfast. "Elder sister." Xing Jin turned to her. "How are you feeling?" "Morning." Li Zexi greeted her, at the same time, but in more calm manner then her companion. "What are we planning to do, now?"
As he returned to the cabin with herbs and unconscious woman, he found Ye Chao in the state he left him... just a little paler.
Mulan look at maid and smile friendly to her. "Sure, get undress yourself and join me. Tub is big enough for two persons." Mulan asked and make room for the maid, as she herself washing her torso. In the sect hot bath was permitted only on special ewents, so she want to enjoy it a lot. "Tell me, how looking relationships between Lord wife and his daughter?" She asked as maid wash her back.
"No, my liutenat just reported it, before she allowed you in." He waved at rabitt-kin. Spoiler: oratory 26 - 10 (blunt) The man cocked his head. "You are a terrible negotiation. If I was a noble, I would consider that you have inulted me five times in one sentence." "Lucky for you, I am not a noble... but I also don't take in any loudmouth that walks in, spits in my face and makes demands."
Seeing that the woman was alone, Luo Fei decided to openly approach. The woman turned to her and smiled. "Well, well... so the rumours were true. There was a Violet Cloud Sect's trash hiding around." She chuckled. "There are quite few of you, outer disciples running around."
"Oh? You were looking for me?" Luo Fei grins, seeing how her opponent was alone. She aimed to test just how powerful she got. "And a few of us are left, huh? Well, not that it matters. Since you won't be long for this world." She said, as she takes a stance. "I am Luo Fei. Not that you need to remember it." She then introduces herself, waiting for the Bloody Fang member to get ready, before attacking.
After some time, Hayami entered one of the better looking borthels... according to rumours, one of the best borthels in the city. There, he saw the borthle-madam... "Hello there." He turned to the woman, one of the prostitutes who approached him, to greet him. "Came for some rest?" She asked.
The maid did not get into the bath, but as she was near the edge, the maid started scrubbing Mulan's back. "Ah..." She hesitated. "It's not something I should speak about."
Her first immediate thought without any second thought was “hot spring.” Then “Gambling den.” But she pushed it out of her brain for now, in order to think of something…useful. She sat down and stares at the two, wondering where to begin, before landing on just needing to say it. “I suppose, I should start by having you understand what I’ve seen. Those apparent magic pills, in fact, work. Exactly as how they should.” She waited to see the look on their faces to see if they swallowed that before continuing. She was a cultivator now technically, but she was never a leader. Still…she could feel a certain something within her that just told her what to do. Just speak the truth. “But if you think that’s a good thing, you’d be wrong. After sleeping on it, thinking about all the time I spent with the sect and how much we have done for them…it’s clear to me now, they are just parasites.” “They always had the means to elevate people, but rather just hoarded that knowledge for themselves, all in order to feed their own ego. Suffice to say, I will not be returning to their reality. The truth is there for us to reach and I’ll find it myself, with or without others. If you have no interest in coming with, you are welcome to stand up from the table now. But let me ask you this. Do you truly feel like they ever offered you anything in return for all they expected of you? Taking everything from you and those who would follow them, while giving nothing. Does that sound fair? If you have any doubts, then why not follow and live a life for yourself where you can have your experiences and draw your own conclusions? I intend to to speak the truth and pick up those who have the spirit of rebellion in them. The truth and enjoyment of life should belong to everyone, not just an elite few.”
"Ever since there was a group that tried to strike back, we decided to whipe out you vermin... at least those we could find." The woman chuckled. "You want to fight me? An Outer Disciple wants to fight Su Cheng the Inner Disciple? Tell you what, if you strip, get on your knees and beg - I shall take you as my personal bed warmer."
Mulan sigh, relaxing in hot water and enjoying bathing oil, what make skin softer and cleaner. "Alright, I don't wish you trouble." She said and maid continue. After few minutes, she left bath and dry hersellf, and dressed in white dress. "Okey, I'm ready. Lead me to your lord." Mulan said checking ring on her finger and taking her sword.
"Ha. That sounds as if you Bloody Fangs are scared of a few stragglers." Luo Fei taunts, grinning as she heard how her opponent was an Inner Disciple. "Fufu. How wonderful. Let's see then. If you can beat me, I don't mind being your bed warmer." She replied, deciding to attack to let Su Cheng know she means business.
"Resting is the last thing I'll be doing here." He chuckles, before walking straight towards the madam. "It's rare to see a shopkeeper more tempting than her wares." He flashes her a smirk.
The duo first looked at awe, at Torii, as she told them that she was a cultivator. As she presented her viewpoint, the duo hesitated for a moment, but then both of them nodded. "We are with you, Elder sister." Xing Jin said with a fire. Li Zexi nodded her head. "Indeed. We shall not leave you now."
As Mulan followed the maid, she realised, that she could probably push the issue... but she choose not to. As they entered the main hall, Mulan found various tables full with food. Already there were a number of people celebrating. "Here she is! The Cultivator that killed the foul beast that was terrorising our people!" Lord Kong Ru announced as he got up, pointing at Mulan, then put his hands in a salute. "We thank you, our benefactor!" Mulan was greeted with applause.
