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As the sky grew darker, the entire Tailing Southwest District began to buzz with activity. For Sycamore Villa, the night had only just begun.
The dark night and crimson lanterns merged into vast patches of black and red, resembling congealed blood.
Qi Xuansu’s trip to the South City was not just to take a detour. He also took the opportunity to change his clothes. At this moment, judging by appearance alone, he looked no different from any other patron visiting a brothel.
In the Daoist Order, regardless of one’s true wealth, one was expected to maintain a humble outward appearance. Flamboyance was frowned upon. But anyone who could afford to visit a top-tier establishment like Sycamore Villa was either wealthy or noble. Naturally, they dressed accordingly.
Qi Xuansu’s outfit had cost him a whopping 93 Taiping coins, which further strained his already meager savings. Even with work-related expenses reimbursed, he had only 800 Taiping coins left.
Still, Qi Xuansu believed that if it helped him settle this grudge, then even 1,000 Taiping coins would be worth it. But he did not think monk Yan Xiu was worth 10,000 Taiping...
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