Tian Lin did not return to the city at nightfall; instead, he rowed out to the near shore to exchange with the Water Official for Spirit Stones.
The Water Official had grown numb to Tian Lin's tactics, and after counting out eighty-six Spirit Stones for Tian Lin, he suddenly made a sly suggestion:
"In this lonely night, would senior like to go to the tavern for some entertainment?"
Early-stage Foundation Establishment Tian Lin had already grown used to the Qi Refiners' fawning.
He glanced at the brothel nearby, ablaze with red lanterns and bustling with noise, and asked the Water Official:
"Although the brothel also hangs red lanterns, tonight's seem somewhat different from usual."
The Water Official immediately leaned in, explaining to Tian Lin:
"Senior might not be aware, but this kind of brothel only hangs such phoenix-embroidered lanterns when there is a new girl who is about to tidy up her appearance.
