Chapter 1708 - 1018: Seductive Tower

She remembered how the other party had listened to her quietly and gently without any impatience. She paused in her heart and handed the tea she had brewed to Sui Yi.

"Thank you."

Zhi Wen’s eyes lit up.

It worked!

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After Sui Yi returned to the room, Yaohua hastily contacted her, mentioning that he had just learned from the Master of the Ice Heart Studio that Zhi Wen held a high status in the Purple Sky District not just because of his position in the literary world, but also because they belonged to the Tianzhi family, one of the top families of the Dragon Ape Five Great Families. The name Tianzhi doesn’t mean what it suggests; it has nothing to do with the prophetic seers. The main reason is that their ancestor was once the strongest Starfall in the Dragon Ape World.

That’s right, the name of the Five Great Families must have one criterion—they must have the bloodline of the strongest among the past generations of Dragon Apes.

And one of the strongest Starfalls in a generation of Dragon Apes was Tianzhi, who later passed on the Tianzhi family. However, Tianzhi himself was quite amiable and thought the "Tian" family name was too domineering and meaningless. To restrain his pride, when he reached the pinnacle, he personally changed his surname to Zhitiǎn, and later, his descendants all had the surname Zhi.

Of course, Yaohua also said that one of the fundamental reasons these top families can stand firm is that their strongest Starfall did not die in battle but went to the Dimensional Realm or Three Realms Origin.

Not dead, that is the biggest reliance.

So, the great-great-grandfather and grandson indeed have significant backgrounds, although they are not of the direct lineage of the Zhi family. It’s the owner of the house Sui Yi is staying in now who is.

Knowing this, Sui Yi felt her luck was actually quite good...

Fortune after misfortune?

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After the chaos in the other three districts, because the transit station would open in just a few days, Sui Yi felt that the prosperity and bustle of Purple Sky reached a peak in these days. Even if she didn’t leave the house, she could feel numerous visitors coming to the Amethyst District, like the frequent guests at Zhi Wen’s home next door.

As for this new neighbor, because Zhi Wen wouldn’t say, others couldn’t know, which only heightened their curiosity.

Sui Yi relaxed for two days, determining that tomorrow would be the day when the transit station fully opens, and the academy competition is in five days.

The schedule is very tight.

But tomorrow is also a very lively festival—the Transit Festival.

A festival connecting the past and future, what a festival.

Wen Ji’s sudden visit was related to this festival.

"Sui, I came to see you today because I want to invite you to watch a free performance of song and dance. How about it? Do you want to go?"

Just yesterday, Wen Ji had given Sui Yi a very rare ancient secret script, and Sui Yi wasn’t so quick to dismiss her help.

So she went.

She didn’t know it was such a lively place she was going to....

All she could see were long legs and white chests...

A brothel?

NO.

This is the top art department of the Dragon Ape World—Seductive.

One word, Seductive, also known as the Seductive Tower.

This is one of the highest halls of art practitioners in the many small fragmented worlds. Songs, dances, poetry, musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting all reach peak development here. Each trade produces its own experts, and Seductive is where art masters can emerge.

"Many new arrivals in the Dragon Ape World initially think the Seductive Tower is not a serious place. Um, similar to those brothels of the ancient world, especially men," Wen Ji had a bit of a feminist streak and scoffed at this view. "Men, most of them only think about those things.... yet they don’t know that the Seductive Tower is considered a top power even in Purple Sky."

Hm?

Sui Yi glanced around, noticing that these singers and dancers were actually all Void-breaking Level.

These members could be found everywhere in the Seductive Tower, but there weren’t any of a higher level, like Cloud Ascendant.

Wen Ji, sensing Sui Yi’s gaze, chuckled, "The Seductive Tower doesn’t follow the average route; excelling individually is enough. For example... do you know Mei Ji of Golden Shine? She came from the Seductive Tower.

A Starfall King... from the Seductive Tower?

No wonder the Seductive Tower is considered a top power, that makes sense.

"Very impressive," Sui Yi said, watching these women rehearsing songs and dances. Wen Ji gave a mysterious smile, "I’m not showing you them, follow me."

The Seductive Tower is built in interconnected structures, with many aerial corridors, and the highest building is where Wen Ji led Sui Yi, but Sui Yi didn’t expect that upon lifting the curtain with Wen Ji, she would see a group of... beauties changing clothes.

A full view of white skin, ********.

She was momentarily stunned before backing out.

"Sorry."

Those inside were taken aback, as was Wen Ji.

Then laughter came from inside the curtain.

"Wen, your friend? So shy...."

Wen Ji found it amusing yet frustrating, pulling Sui Yi out and brightly addressing the woman who had spoken, "I heard that tone, you’re mocking me for being thick-skinned, but our Sui is indeed more refined than I am...."

"Sui?"

The woman, wearing nothing but a dudou, turned around. Her collarbones were seductive, her features distinct, and a pair of enchanting phoenix eyes gave Sui Yi an especially radiant look.

"Are you the gentleman who wrote ’Nation’ and ’Sneaky Thorn’?"

Once those words were spoken, the screen was flooded with girls wearing or not wearing belly-bands.

It took a lot of effort to retreat amidst Wen Ji and the Dancing Girl’s playful banter...

Sui Yi sat cross-legged at the tea table beside the dance hall, sipping tea to calm his nerves.

With a smile, Wen Ji said, "Wow, I didn’t expect you to be so popular. I thought these people enjoyed reading ’Dance with the Wind and Toy with the Moon’ kind of novels already."

"Wen Ji, you always love to speak ill of us, right?"

The Dancing Girl, now draped in a thin veil, gracefully approached, teasing Wen Ji as she sat down with her skirt raised, "You are also from the Seductive Tower. Surely you know that our profession is rooted in dance and literary talents, not those love stories. As for Mr. Yu’s books, I think most people would enjoy them for non-personal reasons."

The Dancing Girl possessed looks that could rival the beauties of the realm and a body that charmed hearts. If she fawned over someone, they would surely feel content. Yet, Sui Yi saw only curiosity and admiration in her eyes towards him.

And perhaps a hint of regret.

Probably regarding her appearance.

Almost everyone seemed this way.

"You said that well. We writers love hearing it. Though you previously said my book was your favorite, you’ve changed your mind quickly. Your affection shifts too fast..." Wen Ji played the unhappy child, making the Dancing Girl laugh until she trembled, while Sui Yi smiled faintly and poured tea for both, saying, "Is Wen Ji from the Seductive Tower as well?"

"Yes, but I can only write and draw. The Dancing Girl and Musician handle music and dance... Sui, you’re so clever, can you guess why I brought you here today?"

"Is it about the Transit Festival’s music lyrics?"

Both laughed.

Indeed, clever.

"During the Transit Festival, because of the Government District’s decree and past traditions, our Seductive Tower is responsible for the event’s music, but it’s not merely singing and dancing this year. They want something with substance... Substance?"

The Dancing Girl paused, with a hint of sarcasm, mimicking an undressing gesture, "Should we be a bit more revealing? skin?"

Wen Ji burst into laughter.

Sui Yi almost choked.

"So the Dancing Girl wants me to use ancient texts for the lyrics?"

"I’ve seen some lyrics written by Mr. Yu in ’Nation’ before; they’re excellent—grand yet delicate, with clever concepts, showcasing Mr. Yu’s extraordinary skills. Of course, Wen Ji could write them too, but her usual **** poems don’t fit this theme."

That’s honesty only among friends; Wen Ji just focused on eating fruit and drinking water.

Sui Yi, sensing the sincerity in the Dancing Girl’s eyes, said, "Do you have paper and pen?"

Now? Here?

The Dancing Girl immediately arranged for ink, paper, and brush.

Quickly, they arrived.

Soon, it was written.

Both the Dancing Girl and Wen Ji looked, amazed.

"Does Mr. Yu understand music and dance too? The rhythm is perfect."

This precision made the Dancing Girl feel her skills were no less than his.

Sui Yi was stunned, realizing he’d drawn from past experiences in the Main World...

"I’ve seen some," Sui Yi replied vaguely, as both refrained from asking more. Everyone has some history.

"But tomorrow is the Transit Festival. Will it be ready in time?"

"In time. Our Seductive Tower’s girls aren’t randomly chosen."

The Dancing Girl was delighted and confident, immediately calling the girls to rehearse while Wen Ji gave Sui Yi a thumbs-up, "I knew you could do it. But wait and see; the most beautiful girl in our Seductive Tower isn’t the Dancing Girl..."

Sui Yi felt she was getting more absurd, as if she were a madam...

"Mei Ji?"

"No way, Mei Ji is a senior, not someone I can organize... I’m talking about someone new, a Buyi Tribe girl... Truly a beauty! Purple Sky Academy’s top beauty is Qin Yu, then there’s Dragon Queen Li Qingling and Ape Queen Li Qingyun...."

Wait.

Sui Yi’s fingers tapped as he asked, "Sisters?"

"Huh? You don’t know? The wives of the Dragon Emperor and Ape Emperor are sisters, famously known as the ’Dragon Ape Duo Beauties,’ the realm’s finest. They both married the emperors, a true legend... They both hail from the Li Family, the leading of the Five Great Families."

Uh... It felt like palace intrigue for a moment.

Sui Yi drank tea, "A sight to behold."

Wen Ji knew it was quite an unusual tale, but still...

"To emperors, aside from their realms, the only allure is beauty."

Sui Yi suddenly thought of Jun Yuqing and Shen Zhiyue; they seemed more inclined...

"Oh, we’ve drifted off topic. Besides those three, some even want to include Dragon Maiden Yin Li from the Coiling Dragon Building; however, Yin Li has worn a mask since her maiden days, never revealing her face. Hence, no one can say, but under Ape Emperor is Princess Jingyuan, born to Ape Queen. Like her mother, she’s exceptionally beautiful and charming; thereafter... our Seductive Tower’s Buyi Tribe girl compares favorably."

Sui Yi sensed Wen Ji’s point; the Buyi Tribe girl was new to Seductive Tower but already recognized by many internally—an extraordinary beauty.

Just unknown fame.