Chapter 22: Thousand Gold Pavilion

 

Shen Tengfeng had fully utilized his connections, and as long as you didn’t know him, he would shamelessly flaunt his excellent traditional skills, adding a bit of ups and downs to the process, ultimately getting to the person’s name.

 

“Martial Marquis’s residence, is she the daughter of General Gu who is wandering around?”

 

“Gu Ruoyi, what a nice name.”

 

Shen Tengfeng raised his lips and smiled.

 

Meeting a beauty today, his mood had indeed improved.

 

Duke of State’s residence.

 

“Ha~”

 

Jinlian rubbed her sleepy eyes and said dejectedly, “Miss hasn’t practiced the zither for days.”

 

“Miss has been making clothes for His Highness these days,” Jinxiu said, pinching Jinlian’s cheek with her small hand.

 

“His Highness has been coming frequently, so Miss sacrificed her zither practice time to finish the clothes earlier.”

 

“Miss is so good to His Highness~”

 

“Doesn’t His Highness treat Miss well? Silly Lian’re, remember, love is always mutual.”

 

“Yes, yes! Lian’er remembers it!”

 

In the room, Ye Liyan carefully cut the fabric, every stitch and thread meticulously done, thinking about His Highness wearing the clothes she made, her face was filled with joy and happiness.

 

King of Chu’s residence.

 

The sun was high in the sky when Shen Yian yawned and walked out of the room.

 

Yesterday, he had sent the silly girl back to her residence, coinciding with Ye Tiance’s return, resulting in another night of heavy drinking.

 

After doing a set of exercises to loosen up his muscles, Shen Yian decided to visit the Thousand Gold Pavilion to see if the thing he was looking for had arrived.

 

The thing he was looking for, he could have found himself, but it would have wasted too much manpower and resources, so it was better to spend some money to save trouble.

 

The Thousand Gold Pavilion, touted as a place where you could buy anything you wanted as long as you had the money.

 

Rare treasures, divine weapons, martial arts techniques, pets, information, and even the head of your sworn enemy.

 

On the martial arts world’s power ranking, the Thousand Gold Pavilion was ranked among the top, with no one knowing who had established it or when, only that it had existed for a long time and was closely connected to the Heavenly Net, the number one assassin organization in the martial arts world.

 

The Thousand Gold Pavilion had experienced the rise and fall of numerous dynasties, witnessing the prosperity and decline of countless families, and the rolling wheels of history had never made it disappear.

 

Did Shen Yian know the origins of the Thousand Gold Pavilion?

 

He didn’t know, because the original author had only briefly mentioned the Thousand Gold Pavilion in the original work.

 

However, over the years, Shen Yian had learned about the inner workings of the Thousand Gold Pavilion through various channels.

 

In simple terms, the Thousand Gold Pavilion was equivalent to a large conglomerate in his previous life, with industries spanning across various sectors, led by a board of directors (Council of Elders), with numerous employees, and a simple, brutal goal – to accumulate wealth!

 

As for why the Thousand Gold Pavilion was closely connected to the Heavenly Net, the reason was easy to explain: the Thousand Gold Pavilion made a profit by acting as a middleman.

 

The Heavenly Net was, after all, the number one assassin organization in the martial arts world, with a high level of secrecy, and ordinary people couldn’t find a way in even with money, which was when the Thousand Gold Pavilion appeared.

 

Shen Yian changed into more low-key clothes and led Cheng Hai out of the palace.

 

“Cheng Hai, give me a smile.”

 

Shen Yian was already annoyed by Cheng Hai’s stiff face, which had been staring at him the whole time.

 

Cheng Hai was stunned for two seconds before forcing out a very ugly smile, his ears reddening.

 

“Forget it, I’m too busy.”

 

Shen Yian turned his head away silently. I won’t say anything about your ugly smile, but why are you blushing like a teapot?

 

Northern City.

 

Why didn’t the Thousand Gold Pavilion open in Southern City?

 

The reason was simple: the land prices were high, there were fewer people, and there were more things to attend to, and their goal was to make money, not to serve the aristocrats.

 

Shen Yian and Cheng Hai saw from afar a row of ancient buildings, with a six-story luxurious pavilion towering above the rest.

 

The Thousand Gold Pavilion.

 

A single golden plaque hanging high above radiated an aura of boundless wealth.

 

The Thousand Gold Pavilion had six shopping districts.

 

The first and second districts were open to ordinary citizens, but to enter the third district, one needed to undergo a background check, and the fourth and fifth districts required not only a background check but also a prominent identity, and as for the sixth district, it was said that only a handful of people in Tianwu City could set foot there!

 

Shen Yian took Cheng Hai to the first district to take a look around.

 

Every time he came, Shen Yian felt a sense of familiarity, as if he was shopping in his previous life.

 

The various goods were displayed there, without anyone calling out to customers, and only when someone picked up an item would a shop assistant come forward to introduce it.

 

“Soap is for washing clothes? Fragrant soap is for washing your face, hands, and bathing?”

 

Qi Yun listened to the shop assistant’s introduction, feeling a bit dizzy.

 

The two types of soap were both very fragrant, with only one character difference in their names, and their uses were different, with prices that were vastly different.

 

Gu Ruoyi carefully picked up a piece of soap engraved with the word “Bei’an” and sniffed it. The faint incense scent was intoxicating. She couldn’t imagine how fragrant she would feel after using it to wash and bathe.

 

“Can’t it be cheaper?” Qi Yun muttered softly.

 

The shop assistant smiled politely, “I’m sorry, miss, all prices in the pavilion are clearly marked, and we don’t negotiate prices.”

 

“Help me wrap these two up.”

 

Gu Ruoyi finally picked up two soaps and said softly.

 

The fragrant soap was very good, but it was extravagant to spend ten silver coins on such a small piece.

 

“Okay, please step this way to pay.”

 

The shop assistant efficiently wrapped the two soaps in cloth.

 

“Your Highness, she is the daughter of Martial Marquis.”

 

Not far away, after ascending to the second floor, Shen Yian and Cheng Hai noticed the two women.

 

“Yes, let’s go up.”

 

Shen Yian responded calmly, without feeling any surprise.

 

Everyone didn’t know each other, and it was just a coincidence that they met.

 

If he had sensed that the silly girl was here, he would have come to find her first.

 

“Two guests, please show your tokens.” The shop assistant blocked their way, speaking respectfully.

 

Shen Yian took out a purple jade token and said calmly, “I want to see your pavilion master.”

 

The shop assistant saw the purple jade token and his eyes widened, “This noble guest! I’ll go inform the pavilion master immediately!”

 

A moment later, they arrived at the VIP lounge on the fifth floor of the Thousand Gold Pavilion.

 

A servant girl in a bright red dress with a slit on the side, carrying a pot of high-quality welcoming tea, walked in with her slender white legs.

 

“Ha ha ha, King of Chu, a rare guest!” A middle-aged man with a somewhat portly figure, holding his eight-bearded chin, smiled all over his face.

 

The head of the Tianwu City branch of Thousand Gold Pavilion – Shi Hong.

 

Shen Yian put down his teacup and smiled lightly, “I have always liked the welcoming tea from your Thousand Gold Pavilion, but it’s a pity that it is never sold outside.”

 

“Ah, it’s truly sorry, Your Highness, the production of welcoming tea is too low, each branch only gets a share, and it’s all used to welcome noble guests like you, if you like it, please come often, I’ll welcome you anytime!” Shi Hong smiled with a benevolent expression.

 

“Never mind, never mind.” Shen Yian pretended to be disappointed.

 

Come often? He was afraid that if he came often, he would lose his throne.

 

One sit, ten thousand gold coins!

 

He had witnessed the terror of the Thousand Gold Pavilion, the gold-devouring beast.

 

“Pavilion Master Shi, do you have any news about the thing I’m looking for?”

 

“I guessed you would ask that.” Shi Hong smiled and clapped his hands twice, “Someone, bring out the thing His Highness is looking for!”

 

A servant girl carrying a jade box walked out from behind the screen.

 

“Please take a look, Your Highness, this is the Two Qi Marrow Fruit you’re looking for, which is said to have the effects of washing meridians and bones, and harmonizing yin and yang, a rare treasure that appears only once in a thousand years!”