Chapter 254: Too Damn Frustrating

Along the way, Yao Wuxie pointed at everything around him, as if every place bore his achievements. When he got excited, he would laugh heartily, completely ignoring the strange looks from passersby.

Lin Fan sighed helplessly. How carefree must Yao Wuxie be to have developed such a personality?

Lin Fan observed his surroundings. There were all kinds of people, some wearing clothes that clearly marked them as sect disciples.

Along the way, Lin Fan had seen at least five different sects. This struck him as odd, so he asked Yao Wuxie if many sect disciples came to Burial Demon City.

But Yao Wuxie's answer only deepened Lin Fan's confusion. It seemed these people must have a purpose.

"Brother, let's go sit in there." Yao Wuxie stopped in front of a shop.

Lin Fan looked up. Although the shop was called "Moon-Gazing Tower," the gaudily dressed women with heavy makeup told him everything—it was a brothel.

It was still a while before noon, but the place was already full of customers.

"Oh, if it isn't Young Master Yao! Please, come in and sit down." A madam rushed over enthusiastically when she saw Yao Wuxie.

"Madam, is the top courtesan playing a tune today?" Yao Wuxie asked.

"Yes, yes, we've been waiting for you, Young Master Yao." The plump madam flicked her silk scarf and led Yao Wuxie inside, treating Lin Fan and the others as mere lackeys.

Lin Fan could tell from Yao Wuxie's familiarity with the place that he was a regular.

Just then, the sound of a zither drifted over. Lin Fan, who had been sipping tea, couldn't help but look up. The music was beautiful. On the stage in the center, a woman with a light veil over her face plucked the strings with delicate fingers, producing a series of enchanting notes that stirred the soul.

Yao Wuxie rested his chin on one hand, a look of fascination in his eyes.

The music stopped, but its beautiful echoes lingered in the hall.

"With your family background, if you like her, it would be effortless," Lin Fan said with a smile, watching Yao Wuxie's captivated expression.

Although the woman wore a veil, Lin Fan could tell she was likely very beautiful. But that had nothing to do with him; the world was full of beauties, and he wasn't easily moved.

Yao Wuxie shook his head, his expression dimming. "Admiring from afar is the most beautiful. Having it handed to you would ruin the charm. Besides, she might not be happy with me."

"Alright, Daha, give a tip. Miss Qianyu, play another one!" Yao Wuxie clapped and cheered from the viewing stand.

On stage, Qianyu heard his voice and nodded slightly before continuing to play.

Yao Wuxie wasn't a womanizer, but he came here almost every day. Listening to the beautiful music made everything in his heart feel wonderful.

"Sixth Brother, what fine leisure..." Just then, a sarcastic voice came from the side.

Yao Wuxie, immersed in the music, changed expression and stood up, looking to the side.

Lin Fan focused his gaze. A man walked over slowly, wearing clothes similar to Yao Wuxie's, embroidered with a five-clawed mark.

"Fifth Brother..." Yao Wuxie hadn't expected his fifth brother, Yao Tengfei, to appear here.

"Third Brother and Fourth Brother went looking for you yesterday. I didn't expect you to recover so quickly, coming here to enjoy yourself first thing in the morning. Living the good life, aren't you? Oh, that zither player isn't bad. I haven't been to Moon-Gazing Tower in a while, and I didn't know they had such a gem." Yao Tengfei sneered.

He knew perfectly well that his sixth brother liked that zither player. He just wanted to see how it felt when the woman his brother loved was taken away. Could this waste possibly stand up to him?

"Madam, come here. Call that zither player over to keep me company." Yao Tengfei waved his hand.

The plump madam looked distressed. She knew trouble was brewing. She glanced at Yao Wuxie, then at Yao Tengfei.

She couldn't afford to offend either of them.

"What, my words mean nothing?" Yao Tengfei snorted coldly.

"No, no. Qianyu, come over here. Fifth Young Master Yao wants you." The madam put on a fawning expression.

"Sixth Brother, you've got another lackey?" Yao Tengfei glanced contemptuously at Lin Fan, who sat motionless.

"Fifth Brother, he's my friend." Yao Wuxie frowned but dared not be too defiant.

"Heh, the people you waste befriend are just wastes themselves. You there, stand up. You're not worthy to sit here." Yao Tengfei pointed at Lin Fan, humiliating him.

In Burial Demon City, the Yao family was supreme. No matter who came, Yao Tengfei looked down on them. As for Yao Wuxie, he was the worst of the wastes, a soft persimmon to be squeezed at will.

Yao Wuxie clenched his fists. "Fifth Brother, he's my friend. Please don't insult him."

"Heh, not much ability, but plenty of temper. What, you dare talk back to your fifth brother?" Yao Tengfei stood up abruptly, his voice cold.

Just then, Qianyu walked over slowly. Yao Tengfei watched her approach, a cold smirk on his lips. Suddenly, he raised his hand and slapped Yao Wuxie across the face.

"Let me tell you, in the Yao family, you're nothing but a waste. Watch your tone from now on." Yao Tengfei said coldly.

Qianyu, who had been walking slowly, froze. Daha and the others trembled with rage, but they knew they had to hold back, or their young master would suffer even more.

Lin Fan, still seated, clenched his fists. This was the first time he'd felt such a strong urge to hit someone.

A red handprint now marked Yao Wuxie's pale face. Though furious, he held back.

"Yes, Fifth Brother." Yao Wuxie lowered his head, humiliated in front of his new friend. He wondered how Lin Fan would see him now.

Yao Wuxie felt utterly ashamed, head bowed, body trembling. Just then, he felt a hand on his shoulder.

Lin Fan stood up, looking directly at Yao Tengfei. "You've gone too far."

"Heh, what, you want to avenge this waste? Of course, I doubt he'd dare. Am I right, Sixth Brother?" Yao Tengfei sneered. Even if Yao Wuxie had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare do anything.

Yao Wuxie hung his head, hesitating. At that moment, Qianyu's voice came.

"Young Master Yao..."

Hearing her voice, Yao Wuxie's body trembled slightly, and he lowered his head even further. She must have seen what happened. He was such a waste.

Lin Fan looked at Yao Wuxie, feeling helpless.

His character was too weak, always submitting. If he didn't change, what would become of him?

Lin Fan leaned close to Yao Wuxie's ear and said softly, "If you stay this weak, the woman you love will be ruined by that so-called fifth brother. Even if you're not strong enough, you should act without regrets. Seeking revenge later is the act of a coward."

"I..." Yao Wuxie looked at Lin Fan, his mind in turmoil.

"Come here, let me spoil you..." Yao Tengfei beckoned to Qianyu.

Qianyu hesitated, a look of fear on her face.