C11 Let's Go and Take a Stroll in the Brothel!

After ensuring Wu Zhi was unharmed, Banxue left the back mountain. Yet, in the dead of night, she was roused by a commotion at the window. Rolling out of bed, she discovered Wu Zhi had clumsily tumbled to the floor while climbing in through the window. It was uncharacteristic of Wu Zhi to make such a blunder.

However, Banxue's face grew complex as she detected the heavy aroma of alcohol emanating from Wu Zhi. She couldn't help but wonder if her panda might be led astray by Big Black. Ultimately, Banxue refrained from questioning him, simply helping Wu Zhi back into bed to ensure his comfort.

As dawn approached, Banxue awoke and glanced at Wu Zhi, who was still deep in slumber, before heading off to school. Wu Zhi himself didn't stir until the sun was high in the sky, waking up leisurely. After a good stretch, he recalled the previous night's events.

Big Black had acknowledged him as an elder brother and had lavished him with an array of celestial delicacies and exquisite wines. Wu Zhi had indulged to his heart's content, feeling utterly at ease even upon waking.

Impressed by Big Black's generosity, Wu Zhi had opened up, sharing numerous amusing anecdotes from his past life, which piqued Big Black's curiosity. Despite his years, Big Black had never realized the human world held such fascinating tales.

Wu Zhi, taking his role as an elder brother seriously, had vowed to show Big Black around the human world the very next day. With that thought, Wu Zhi didn't linger in bed. He sprang up and made a beeline for the back mountain, ready to take Big Black out for some fun. After all, being a big brother came with its responsibilities!

Upon reaching the back mountain this time, Big Black was already there, eagerly awaiting him. "Big brother, over here, over here!"

Big Black came tumbling over and sat down in front of Wu Zhi, grinning broadly.

"Big brother, I wasn't sure when you'd come looking for me, so I've been waiting at the mountain gate since dawn."

Wu Zhi was quite pleased.

This little brother is sharp!

Before Wu Zhi could even speak, Big Black eagerly continued.

"Big Brother, after our heart-to-heart yesterday, I feel like I've been living under a rock my whole life!"

"I had no idea the human world was filled with so many fascinating things!"

"To be able to go out and see the world with Big Brother today..."

"It's truly a stroke of luck for me, Big Black!"

This time, Big Black's words were not mere flattery.

He was speaking from the depths of his heart!

Indeed, after last night's conversation, Big Black had developed a newfound, genuine respect for Big Brother Wu Zhi, the panda.

Though he had lived a long and ancient life, mostly within the confines of the deep mountains.

He possessed great power, but knew little of the human world.

Moreover, the stories Wu Zhi shared were not just of this world.

They were a mix of the most intriguing tales from his previous life in an age of information overload.

Listening to these, Big Black felt like a frog in a well—ignorant and inexperienced.

Lacking in worldliness!

He was far too sheltered!

Now, having pledged his loyalty to Big Brother Wu Zhi, he was determined not only to bask in the reflected glory of Wu Zhi's panda status but also to advance his own powers.

He was eager to frolic in the human realm with Big Brother and truly live it up!

"Come on, today Big Brother will take you to a really entertaining place!" Wu Zhi said, giving Big Black a knowing glance.

Big Black instantly got the message. He swelled in size to that of a horse, then bowed his head and lay down, allowing Wu Zhi to mount him.

Big Black had proudly become Wu Zhi's steed!

"Let's go, Big Black. Today, I'm taking you to one of the liveliest spots in this vibrant world," Wu Zhi said with a smirk.

Lately, he had been spending time at the Imperial Palace, mostly in the company of Qing. As a result, he had learned about many of the outside world's happenings from the chatter of various maids and servants.

Among the many things he heard, the Red Bird Tower was mentioned most frequently.

As one might guess from the name,

it was a brothel,

arguably the grandest den of iniquity in the Imperial City for those seeking pleasure.

In no time at all, guided by Big Black, Wu Zhi slipped out of the Imperial Palace without any obstacles.

Upon their arrival in the Imperial City, they were immediately struck by its vibrancy.

After all, since his reincarnation, Wu Zhi had only visited remote mountains and the tranquil palace.

Big Black, on the other hand, hadn't witnessed such a scene in years.

Overwhelmed with excitement, Big Black let out a thunderous roar.

This roar quickly drew the attention of many onlookers.

Wu Zhi, however, patted Big Black's head and said, "Big Black, is this all it takes to excite you? This isn't even close to bustling! Stick with me, and I promise to show you places that are truly alive with activity!"

Big Black nodded vigorously in agreement.

With Wu Zhi leading the way, they zigzagged through the streets of the Imperial City.

Unbeknownst to them,

Big Black's roar had put them on someone's radar.

"Brothers, did you hear that?"

"That roar... it's definitely not from any ordinary spirit beast!"

The speaker was a man with a scar across his face.

He was flanked by seven or eight young men, all bearing wounds and radiating an aura of menace.

They were a well-known local hunting squad.

In the Firmament Realm, where everyone commanded beasts, beast hunters naturally emerged.

Their job was to hunt spirit beasts and sell them to those in need.

Their leader, Scarface, was a standout among beast hunters. With his early-stage Divine Ruins cultivation, he had recruited numerous Foundation Establishment warriors to form a team that hunted beasts for a living.

Upon hearing Big Black's roar, his years of experience told him it was no ordinary beast.

They quickly tracked down Wu Zhi and Big Black.

And what they saw was astonishing.

"That black bear might not look large, but it's certainly out of the ordinary!"

"At the very least, they have reached the Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Yet, that's not even the most crucial part!"

"The black and white spirit beast that the black bear is carrying is a true top-tier spirit beast!!!"

"Even though its exact level of cultivation is unclear, its domineering demeanor towards the black bear at the Foundation Establishment stage speaks volumes—it's definitely extraordinary!"

"Brothers, we're about to strike it rich!!"

The beast hunting squad, led by a man with a scarred face, couldn't hide their greed.

Words were unnecessary.

Years of seamless teamwork meant they could instantly form an encirclement, trapping Big Black and Wu Zhi within.

Big Black and Wu Zhi quickly realized something was amiss.

But Big Black just sneered with contempt.

To him, these people were nothing more than a nuisance easily dispatched with a single slap.

"Big Brother, just give me a second. I'll go take them out and be right back!"

Big Black was ready to act, but Wu Zhi abruptly held him back.

"Hey, hey, hey!"

"Big Black, no killing!"

Big Black was puzzled. "What's the issue, big brother? I'm just going to take out a few people, no harm done!"

As he spoke, Big Black's face beamed with pride, "I'm the Imperial Family's guardian beast. Even Emperor Lee wouldn't dare cross me, Big Black! And it's not just about offing a few mortals. If I were to flatten his palace on a whim, he wouldn't dare utter a word!"

Wu Zhi shook his head.

Worried about trouble?

Not in the slightest!

"Big Black, you're missing the point. Killing might be satisfying, but it's far too dull!"

"People should be toyed with to make things interesting!"

"Here's what we'll do..."

Wu Zhi let out another sly chuckle.

By then, Scarface and his crew had closed in on Big Black and Wu Zhi.

Since Wu Zhi and Big Black were communicating telepathically, the hunters were clueless about their conversation.

However, for some reason,

when they caught the sly, almost human smirk on the black and white spirit beast's face,

and the gleam of excitement in the black bear's eyes,

they began to feel uneasy.

...

Ten minutes later,

Big Black and Wu Zhi emerged from the alleyway.

Big Black was once again carrying Wu Zhi on his back. This time, however, beneath Big Black, there was an unexpected sight: seven or eight men! They exerted all their strength to hoist Big Black, along with Wu Zhi, aloft. Parading through the streets, they resembled bearers of a palanquin, drawing the attention of many onlookers. As they marched, they bellowed with gusto.

"Old Ancestor Big Black, display your majestic power!"

"Exalted Immortal Wu Zhi, your magic knows no bounds!"

Their cries piqued the curiosity of countless passers-by. These seven or eight men were none other than Scarface and his companions. Having been rendered powerless by Big Black's slaps, they were terrified out of their wits. When Big Black spoke in human tongue and commanded them to carry him, their legs went weak with fear. They had never imagined that Big Black was a spirit beast capable of human speech!

What kind of Foundation Establishment was this? They could practically be their own fathers!

Regarding the black and white spirit beast, it didn't speak as Big Black did, but its respectful demeanor towards him made the men's skin crawl. They couldn't bear to contemplate the full extent of Wu Zhi's fearsome power. So, despite being the subject of ridicule by the onlookers, they dared not resist.

Big Black, for his part, was quite content being carried, basking in the curious stares from the crowd. He reveled in the experience, musing to himself.

"Big brother truly lives up to the name. This kind of luxury is far more pleasurable than the thrill of combat!"

Without realizing it, his admiration for Wu Zhi grew even stronger.

Before long, they reached the Red Auspicious Tower. Scarface and his group were well-acquainted with the place. Guided by them, Wu Zhi and Big Black made a beeline for the gambling hall. Though Wu Zhi found the allure of rouge and beauty perhaps more enticing than gambling, his current form as a panda left him with little choice. Resigned, he decided to introduce Big Black to the casino.

"What's all this?" Big Black asked, his curiosity piqued at his first glimpse of the gambling hall.

Wu Zhi gave him a quick rundown before covertly using his Divine Sense to instruct Scarface to place their bets.

Scarface, a cultivator from the Divine Ruins, was no stranger to communicating through Divine Sense. Upon receiving his orders, he sprang into action without hesitation. Yet, what he didn't anticipate was the following curveball.

"By the way, you'll need to buy the chips with your own money. Neither Master Big Black nor I have any cash on us!"

Scarface's expression froze.

He had assumed the black and white spirit beast, which served as Big Black's mount, was a venerable senior who wouldn't share Big Black's distasteful humor. But, as it turned out...

This one was in a league of their own!

The epitome of shamelessness!

Despite his shock, Scarface dared not object and resignedly pulled out his savings. He had braced himself for a total financial wipeout.

But to his astonishment, under the black and white spirit beast's strategic commands, his bets multiplied several times over!

Indeed, his fortune soared with each wager!

He was raking in a fortune!

After a few rounds, he had amassed a pile of chips beyond his wildest dreams. Earning this much money would have taken him over a decade of dangerous beast hunting!

Stupefied, Scarface was at a loss for words.

And he wasn't the only one; Big Black was equally stunned. He knew of casinos as places where fortunes are squandered, not made. Aside from hearsay, he had tried his luck, mimicking Wu Zhi's betting style, only to lose everything.

Unlike Wu Zhi, he couldn't just place a bet and strike it rich!

"Big brother, how on earth did you manage that?" Big Black's eyes were filled with unmatched reverence for Wu Zhi.

And he wasn't alone.

Scarface and the others were thoroughly convinced, regarding Wu Zhi with awe as if he were a deity.

Their respect was absolute.

Yet, Wu Zhi simply offered a knowing smile.

How did he do it?

Sometimes, there's no explanation—it's all down to good fortune.