After some thought, Mo Hua nodded,
"Let's go back first. There's a Foundation Establishment cultivator inside the brothel. If we linger here too long, we might be detected."
That was not something Mo Hua feared.
Usually, a Foundation Establishment cultivator could not see through his Concealment.
But it was a different story for his Junior Brother and Junior Sister.
The three of them then left stealthily.
On the way back, Bai Zisheng grumbled, "A brothel with a Foundation Establishment cultivator stationed there..."
If it weren't for the presence of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, their actions would have been much easier.
Ordinary Qi Refinement cultivators, he didn't even regard them.
Mo Hua said, "This indicates that the brothel has many troubles and also earns a lot of Spirit Stones."
Bai Zisheng thought about it and nodded.
Mo Hua remembered the Mining Cultivators toiling away in the mines, earning a single Spirit Stone a day, and let out a light sigh.
The more disreputable the business, the more Spirit Stones it earned...
...
The grey-clothed cultivator frequented Hundred Flower Tower.
Mo Hua wanted to look inside the Hundred Flower Tower, but with limited time, he couldn't come up with any good ideas on the spot.
The brothel had too much foot traffic for them to slip in unnoticed.
The biggest problem was the Expose Dust Formation still.
The Expose Dust Formation was manageable, but not easy to handle without anyone noticing.
And besides the formation at the entrance, there were probably some minor Expose Dust Formations in the brothel's doors, windows, corridors, and above the beams in front of the rooms to prevent peeping.
Mo Hua was somewhat disgruntled.
It must be the work of some cultivators using Concealment Techniques for nefarious deeds.
It had reached the point where an attempt to use Concealment Techniques for a legitimate cause, to capture a villain, was heavily guarded.
Guarding against the dishonest ends up implicating the honest...
Several days passed with no further progress.
Mo Hua thought about indirectly probing for information, to see if he could gather some clues from other cultivators.
The best candidate was Elder Su.
He was a first-series Formation Master and a Foundation Establishment Elder of the South Yue Sect, so he was sure to have a wide network and be well-informed.
But Mo Hua wasn't sure if Elder Su had any involvement with the matter, so his questions were quite implicit, and the conversation was cautious.
"Elder Su, is there anything interesting to do on Jinhua Street?"
Elder Su wasn't surprised.
Although Mo Hua was a first-series Formation Master, he was still young, and it was normal for a youngster to feel a little playful when in a new place.
So Elder Su began to describe in detail for Mo Hua,
Jinhua Street was the most bustling place in all of South Yue City.
He mentioned the festivals, the scenic spots, and the best places to eat...
Which dish from which Food Building is prepared well, which tavern has the best liquor, which teahouse offers the richest tea...
When the conversation strays, Elder Su can't help but digress.
Like which gambling house has the easiest winning table, and which brothel has the most...?
Elder Su's words cut off there.
"The most what?" Mo Hua asked.
Elder Su, sweating profusely, awkwardly said, "Not suitable for children, not suitable for children..."
Mo Hua, with a suspicious tone, said, "Elder Su, you seem quite familiar with these things..."
Elder Su was greatly alarmed, "No, it's not what you think, I never... Don't smear my reputation!"
"Oh..." Mo Hua clearly didn't believe it.
Elder Su laughed awkwardly again.
Mo Hua wanted to learn more but saw a servant approach and whisper something to Elder Su.
Elder Su looked troubled.
Knowing when to take a hint, Mo Hua said, "Elder Su, you're busy. I'll take my leave now."
Elder Su also hastily stood up to return the gesture, "A guest has arrived, truly sorry. Another day I'll prepare a fine banquet and apologize to the young gentleman."
Mo Hua waved his hand, "You're too kind, Elder."