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I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 428: Cunning Lady Pan
Actually, Tang Tong didn't think Tan Fang visiting brothels was a stain at all.
A man, after all, just has that kind of hobby.
Moreover, Tan Fang himself was also a small official, visiting a brothel was nothing big.
Besides, he didn't even visit an expensive brothel, and he would go home to accompany his wife on time. In Tang Tong's view, this was even a bit cowardly.
Even the lower-level Xuanjia Guards of the Demon Cleansing Bureau lived better than Tan Fang, visiting more frequently and going to more upscale places than Zuixiang Building.
"You say Tan Fang goes to a brothel every month?"
Han Zheng frowned slightly.
Tang Tong said in surprise, "This doesn't seem to be a serious problem, right? Besides, Lord Han, we've also checked the brothel, at least on the surface, there are no problems."
Han Zheng squinted and said, "Just now, that Pan Qiaoniang said how well Tan Fang treated her, even suggesting taking a concubine, but Tan Fang directly refused.
You also say how loving Tan Fang and Pan Qiaoniang are as a couple, so if that's the case, why does he insist on going to brothels?"
Tang Tong hesitated and said, "Home flowers don't smell as good as wild flowers?"
Bao Chong, standing by, chuckled lewdly, "That little lady indeed has charm, but for men, if they walk a road too frequently, they would want to switch roads, even if it's a rocky one, the flavor is different."
"Go take a look at Zuixiang Building."
Han Zheng glared at Bao Chong, who immediately shut up.
Previously, he had been traumatized by Han Zheng's Great Brahma Heavenly God King Seal and had a bit of fear towards Han Zheng.
Hearing this, Tang Tong immediately led Han Zheng and others to Zuixiang Building.
The Zuixiang Building wasn't a particularly good brothel, only three stories high, with only about twenty or thirty girls, appearing somewhat old and dilapidated.
The girls inside didn't aim for being elegant like in other brothels, but instead, each was rather gaudily flamboyant, emphasizing passion and variety.
"Oh, what wind blew the masters of the Demon Cleansing Bureau here?
Your presence here today is a great blessing for the girls of our Zuixiang Building.
Rest assured, I'll put up the sign, today Zuixiang Building is at your service!"
The madam of Zuixiang Building was a forty-something woman with a charming appearance, like a ripe fruit, exuding a mature and enticing aura, looking even more attractive than most of the girls in Zuixiang Building.
Zuixiang Building, a not-so-big brothel, usually dealt with little officials, small businessmen, and even constables and minor clerks.
The Demon Cleansing Bureau consisted of big figures, and having them visit once was truly a blessing for them.
Establishing even a slight relationship with the Xuanjia Guards, Zuixiang Building would fare much better in the future.
At least those street hooligans and county government constables wouldn't dare to extort them anymore.
"Move aside! Are our Xuanjia Guards of the Demon Cleansing Bureau the type to visit prostitutes in broad daylight? We are here to investigate a case."
Tang Tong looked righteous: "Director of the Weapon Department, Tan Fang, is a regular of your Zuixiang Building, bring out the girl he meets frequently, our Lord needs to ask some questions."
A trace of fear appeared on the madam's face.
Any case involving the Demon Cleansing Bureau was usually not a good one.
"Please wait a moment, I'll go call her."
Sometime later, a woman in her twenties, wearing red, who had a nice figure but looked rather gaudy, was brought over by the madam.
"She is called Xiaohong, the one Tan Fang picked the first time he came to Zuixiang Building, and every time after that, he chose Xiaohong."
Seeing Xiaohong, the men present unconsciously shook their heads.
This woman was gaudy and ordinary in appearance, completely incomparable to Pan Qiaoniang.
Even if home flowers didn't smell as good as wild flowers, the difference here was too drastic, Tan Fang really didn't hold back while being with Pan Qiaoniang.
Han Zheng asked, "When Tan Fang came to find you, what did he do?"
Xiaohong giggled, "This Lord's question is interesting; does a man coming to a brothel need explanation?"
Tang Tong frowned, just about to scold her but was stopped by Han Zheng's hand gesture.
"Then what is your impression of Tan Fang as a person? What kind of person do you think he is?"
Xiaohong shrugged, "Probably a man who fears his wife. Though he's an official, he seems quite pitiful."
"Fear his wife? How so?"
"Other customers always came at night, but Lord Tan purposely came during the daytime, leaving immediately as soon as government office hours were over, fearing his wife would find out.
And Lord Tan seemed to be pent up every time he came, likely because his wife at home never let him touch her, which made him so desperate.
When leaving, he always seemed reluctant to go, as if he dreaded going back home."
The few people exchanged glances, all feeling something was amiss.
That Pan Qiaoniang and Tan Fang seemed so loving, could it be they had no intimate relations at all?
Xiang Yuangong suddenly asked, "How can you be sure Tan Fang was pent up for a long time, instead of having a natural talent?"
Xiaohong chuckled lightly, "This lord, a girl like me, who makes a living like this, hasn't seen fewer men than you've met people.
I'm aware of Lord Tan's prowess; I can even be sure he hasn't been with a woman since leaving me."
Han Zheng suddenly said, "Did Tan Fang say anything to you the last time he came?"
Xiaohong shook her head, "Some customers who are quick like to chatter about life philosophies, while some just get things done.
Lord Tan is the latter; sometimes he didn't say a single word, just pulled at my clothes and left after finishing.
The last time he didn't say much, but I felt he seemed very scared, very afraid.
After we finished, Lord Tan gave me an additional hundred taels of silver, saying I should redeem myself.
However, I was too shy to tell him that I earn over a hundred taels a month here at Zuixiang Building; only a fool would redeem themselves."
After hearing this, Han Zheng immediately said, "Return! That Pan Qiaoniang is problematic!"
The people present also looked serious, all having thought of something.
Previously they all thought Tan Fang and his wife had a good relationship.
But knowing so many details now, they felt something terrifyingly amiss.
That Pan Qiaoniang was probably never Tan Fang's real wife but someone sent to monitor him!
As long as Tan Fang returned home, Pan Qiaoniang would monitor him closely; the two were a fake couple, naturally not letting him be intimate.
Thus, Tan Fang only dared to sneak to brothels when work was not busy, not daring to delay time.
The group returned to Tan Fang's residence as fast as they could, Han Zheng said sternly, "Seal the perimeter!"
As the words fell, Han Zheng's Gang Qi blasted open the courtyard gate.
Pan Qiaoniang looked surprised at Han Zheng, who broke in. Her pitiable eyes quickly welled up with tears.
"Lord, what are you doing? Is Your Majesty intending to implicate my whole family?"
Han Zheng sneered, without a word, his Gang Qi transformed into a giant hand, reaching for Pan Qiaoniang.
In an instant, Pan Qiaoniang's pitiful look turned into a fierce and cold stare.
With a wave of her delicate hand, countless black and red demon swords exploded out, shredding the giant Gang Qi hand.
True Pill Realm!
When Pan Qiaoniang struck, her power was incredible; she was a Martial Arts Grandmaster of the True Pill Realm!
But what Han Zheng didn't understand was what kind of Secret Technique she had to conceal her aura so well.
It should be noted that Shuntian Prefecture's government office had visited before, as well as the Imperial Examination Hall, but none discovered Pan Qiaoniang's martial ability.
Though it's understandable they didn't find out, Han Zheng and his companions were four True Pill Realm Martial Arts Grandmasters, yet this woman deceived them face-to-face, this Concealing Breath Secret Technique was simply terrifying.
However, no matter how strong the Concealing Breath Secret Technique, once exposed, there was no chance left.
Han Zheng formed a Seal Technique with his hand, the sound of Buddhist hymns suddenly descending, amidst endless golden Buddha Light, a silhouette of a four-armed Fantian God King faintly appeared behind him.
This extreme and astonishing momentum immediately filled the entire courtyard, descending with a deafening boom.
Great Brahma Heavenly God King Seal, opening Infinite Heaven and Earth!
Pan Qiaoniang's expression changed instantly, she immediately gave up confronting Han Zheng, her figure suddenly transformed into several Blood Shadows, scattering swiftly in all directions.
Han Zheng's expression also changed.
The technique Pan Qiaoniang used was the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique!