【The Unlimited Romance of the Tang Dynasty (The Rain Over the Tang Dynasty)】(Chapter 49 of Part 1)

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Chapter 49

On the very day that Han Xing and Fan Liangji split up to pursue Han Xing's grand scheme of picking up girls, Pang Ban

inadvertently made a contribution to Han Xing's girl-picking endeavors.

A magnificent carriage, driven by two servants, arrived at

the gate of "Xiao Hua Xi," the premier brothel in Huangzhou Prefecture. The main gate of the courtyard immediately swung open, and two rows of burly men stood on either side, displaying a grand welcoming gesture as they watched the eight-horse

carriage enter the wooded courtyard.

"Xiao Hua Xi" wasn't the largest brothel in the area; "Jin Huan Lou," just a street away, was slightly larger.

However, "Xiao Hua Xi" boasted Lian Xiu Xiu, a talented courtesan renowned for her beauty and artistry across seven provinces, who sold her art but not her body.

The carriage stopped.

A burly middle-aged man stepped forward from the crowd, opened the car door, then stepped back three paces and bowed, saying, "On

behalf of all of Xiaohuaxi and Lian Xiuxiu, I respectfully welcome the Demon Master's arrival."

This Cha Zhiqin was the powerful backer of Xiaohuaxi, a prominent figure in the area and the

head of a gang, extremely influential in both the legitimate and underworld circles. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to protect Lian Xiuxiu's chastity for the past three years,

though he had also offended many. Recently, he had even fallen out with someone he couldn't afford to offend, causing him considerable

distress. However, with Pang Ban's arrival, if everything went smoothly, all he had to do was spread the word that Pang Ban

had visited Xiaohuaxi, and he was guaranteed that no one would dare to harm him or Xiaohuaxi afterward. Who wouldn't be afraid of

displeasing Pang Ban?

Suddenly, a towering, imposing man in magnificent clothes stood beside the car.

Pang Ban's eyes flashed like lightning as he swept over Cha Zhiqin and his most trusted subordinates, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Cha Zhiqin's legs went weak, and he knelt down. Looking around, he realized that his usual

gang of ruthless and powerful henchmen were all kneeling before him, not daring to raise their heads.

Pang Ban looked around and exclaimed, "Such gentle beauty, so small yet grand, so vast yet small, like a mustard seed containing Mount

Sumeru —this could not have been conceived by you, Brother Cha. Who could have designed it?"

Cha Zhiqin hadn't expected Pang Ban to speak like this from the start, clearly showing his disdain for his "intentions,"

yet he felt no humiliation or displeasure. He stammered, "The Demon Master is discerning. Little Flower Stream was

built according to Miss Xiuxiu's wishes."

Pang Ban politely said, "Brother Cha and all my brothers, please rise!"

He then bowed towards the top floor, saying, "Miss Xiuxiu truly deserves her title as the most talented woman in the brothel. Please accept my bow.

I wonder if the three characters 'Little Flower Stream' on the main gate plaque were also written by you?"

"Ding-dong!"

The first few notes of the zither were like ten thousand horses galloping, a thousand armies fighting, full of battle intent. But then the zither music softened, like a warrior who

had been away from home all his life, weary and exhausted, thinking of his beloved wife and children thousands of miles away, and the soft, fragrant bed.

The zither music stopped abruptly, then suddenly burst forth with a few clear notes, calming the mind and clearing away worries. A

look of surprise flashed in Pang Ban's eyes.

A deep yet extremely pleasant female voice came from the open room on the second floor

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saying, "Since our distinguished guest has arrived, why not come up and meet Xiu Xiu!" Pang Ban laughed loudly, "Interesting! Interesting!"

and strode towards the main building.

Cha Zhiqin tried to rush forward to lead the way, but his figure flashed again, and the two servants, one in black and one in white, blocked his path. One of them said coldly,

"Mr. Cha, there's no need to be so polite. My master can go up alone."

Pang Ban walked up to the third floor. Two maids were waiting by the door. When they saw him come up, they lowered their eyes and opened the door with trepidation

, allowing him to enter without hindrance.

The door closed gently behind him.

A beautiful woman in white stood gracefully beside the zither near the window, bowing and saying, "Lian Xiuxiu respectfully welcomes Mr. Pang!"

Pang Ban's sharp, hawk-like eyes pierced Lian Xiuxiu's slender, graceful figure, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Beauty and talent

are usually hard to find together. I never imagined that Miss possessed both unparalleled zither skills and

extraordinary How fortunate I am to hear such celestial music and behold such a beautiful face!"

Lian Xiuxiu was used to seeing men infatuated with her and hearing compliments about her beauty and talent, but

no spoken more directly or movingly than Pang Ban. She smiled slightly, revealing two dimples, and pulled out a

chair near the window, saying, "Mr. Pang, please sit down. Let me offer you a toast."

Pang Ban sat down leisurely, picked up a wine cup, and then received a glass of strong liquor poured by Lian Xiuxiu's delicate hand from the wine pot.

For the first time in forty years, he had picked up a wine cup.

Since killing the then-number one martial arts master, Monk Juejie, he had not touched a drop of alcohol. That was

the most "moving" duel he had ever fought before his first battle with Han Xing and his final duel with Li Ruohai.

Now Li Ruohai was dead, but there was still Lang Fanyun and Han Xing.

Xiu Xiu's voice entered his ears: "The wine is cold!"

Pang Ban raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp. A blush swept across his fair, almost transparent face, then vanished in an instant. He smiled at Lian Xiu Xiu,

who was sitting beside him, and said: "Miss, your temperament is elegant, unlike someone who wanders

in this world. How come you and Pang Ban are destined to meet here and now?"

A mist flashed across Lian Xiu Xiu's pretty eyes. She said: "Who in life is not a rootless duckweed, sometimes gathering and sometimes scattering?"

Pang Ban's expression suddenly changed slightly. He said: "Has Brother Qian arrived?"

"Brother Pang is indeed a good host!"

A voice came from afar and suddenly appeared inside the building. A tall, thin, and handsome man dressed in gray cloth, but with an indescribable air

of elegance , entered leisurely.

It was none other than Qian Luo, the "Poison Hand," the city lord of Qian Luo Mountain, who had been a prominent figure on the Black List for a long time.

Pang Ban's eyes gleamed with light as he locked gazes with Qian Luo, and he laughed loudly, "Brother Qian, greetings! I've

heard of your great name forty years ago, and today I finally meet you! Good!" Qian Luo's gaze was no less intense than Pang Ban's, and he clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, " Brother Pang is one of

the three people I most want to see and most want to see in my life ." 　　Lian Xiuxiu looked at this guest, secretly surprised. Who would immediately declare their dislike for another person? At the same time, she vaguely sensed that Qian Luo's admiration for Pang Ban was genuine. 　　Pang Ban stood up and generously offered his hand, saying, "Brother Qian, please sit down." 　　He looked at Lian Xiuxiu and said, "Miss Xiuxiu, please fill Brother Qian's wine cup so that I may offer him a toast first." 　　His words were full of irresistible charm, and Lian Xiuxiu immediately poured wine for Qian Luo, who had just sat down. 　　Pang Ban looked out the window; the sounds of carriages and people came from outside the high walls. All the rooms in Xiaohuaxi were brightly lit, and music was playing.

"This place truly makes one forget what world is like," said Pang Ban. Raising his cup to Qian Luo, he said, "Brother Qian, I toast you!"

Qian Luo, sitting opposite him, picked up his cup and said, "Twenty-five years ago, I went alone to the Demon Master's Palace. After

pondering mountain, I realized that if I were to be defeated, all fame, fortune, power, and beauty would vanish like smoke. So I returned in despair, and since

then my martial arts have not improved at all. This cup is to celebrate finally seeing Brother Pang again."

He drank it all in one gulp.

Pang Ban said indifferently, "Now, what do fame, fortune, power, and beauty mean to Brother Qian?"

Qian Luo shook his head and smiled bitterly, "They are all nothing but dung. I have been foolish for over sixty years. Brother Pang, please don't laugh at me."

Lian Xiuxiu looked at Qian Luo again. This man was a powerful figure in the underworld and one of the top martial arts masters. She never expected him to speak

so sincerely and without any pretense. She couldn't help but admire him.

Her gaze returned to Pang Ban, this arrogant man whose aura surpassed

that of any man she had ever met before. Every word, smile, gesture, and movement was graceful and beautiful, without a single flaw to criticize.

Pang Ban said calmly, "It's been a long time since I've found pleasure in interacting with others, but tonight, first there's Lian

Xiuxiu 's zither, and now there's Qian Luo's words. What more could one ask for in life? If Brother Qian doesn't object, I'd like to invite you to hear

Miss Xiuxiu play a piece, and tonight, only this one piece, as a fitting accompaniment to the feast."

Qian Luo looked at Lian Xiuxiu, smiled slightly, and his eyes shone with gratitude and expectation.

Lian Xiuxiu's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Qian Luo to be able to convey such intense emotions in a single glance, and the signal

was so clear. She lowered her gaze and said, "Before Xiuxiu plays the zither, may each of you ask a question?"

Pang Ban and Qian Luo were very interested and nodded in unison.

Lian Xiuxiu smiled shyly and said, "Mr. Qian just mentioned three people, the ones I most want to see and the ones I least want to see.

One is Mr. Pang, but I wonder who the other two are?"

Qian Luo chuckled and said, "I thought the most talented woman in the country had some questions for me.

Actually, there were only two originally, but recently there's been one more. The other one is 'Overturning Rain Sword' Lang Fanyun. Miss,

you haven't heard of him, have you?"

A famous courtesan as popular as Lian Xiuxiu comes into contact with powerful figures in the martial arts world, wealthy merchants, and nobles every night. Her keen senses are

truly unmatched. Lian Xiuxiu nodded and said, "A peerless swordsman, a man of unparalleled affection—I've

not only , but I'm also deeply impressed. And recently, there's been another one; I wonder who it is."

Qian Luo said, "The other one is 'Star Sword' Han Xing. Miss, you've probably heard of him too."

Lian Xiuxiu continued nodding, "I have indeed heard of him, but he's always been low-key and acts

strangely . I don't know much about him, only that the Ji family swore brotherhood with him. I suppose he'll be another '

Overturning Rain Sword' Lang Fanyun."

When Lian Xiuxiu spoke of Ji Xixi, her eyes were filled with longing. If Han Xing were here, he would definitely think of

star-struck fans and marvel at Ji Xixi's charm—she's practically every woman's idol.

After Lian Xiuxiu finished speaking, she and Qian Luo looked at Pang Ban, both with questioning expressions. Of the three present,

only Pang Ban had met Han Xing, so naturally, they could only ask Pang Ban.

Seeing their gazes, Pang Ban's eyes flashed with confusion. He said, "Don't look at me like that. Although I

fought that kid, I can't see through him, especially his recent actions, which only confuse me more."

Pang Ban raised his head slightly and continued, "Although I'm not skilled in divination, I can usually see through a person to about 70-80%. I

never to encounter someone I can't see through at all."

Qian Luo asked in surprise, "Even the world-renowned 'Demon Master' can't see through him?"

Pang Ban smiled bitterly, "Not only can't I see through him, but I heard that even the divinely gifted Xu Ruowu couldn't see through him back then.

Perhaps Lang Fanyun spent more time with him..." Perhaps he can understand him. The only thing I'm certain of is that he's

definitely not another Lang Fanyun.”

Lian Xiuxiu asked curiously, “What do you mean?”

Pang Ban said calmly, “If it weren't for Chi Zunxin, Han Xing might be a deeply affectionate

person like Lang Fanyun. But now, because of Chi Zunxin, Han Xing will definitely need a lot of women to nourish his demonic seed. And that kid

isn't heartless, so he'll definitely marry all those women, and he'll enjoy all the pleasures of the world.”

What Pang Ban didn't know was that even without Chi Zunxin, once Han Xing had experienced the pleasures of love again,

his desires would still surge, resulting in a large number of wives and concubines. Pang Ban also didn't know that his words were tantamount to defending Han Xing's philandering. To the world,

it sounded as if Han Xing's philandering was forced upon him, and if it weren't for that wicked Chi Zunxin,

Han Xing would definitely be a devoted and good man. Moreover, because Pang Ban and Han Xing were on opposing sides,

these words even more convincing.

Even Lian Xiuxiu thought so. She thought to herself, "If he's willing to take responsibility, although he might seem a bit fickle

, he's still a good man. "

Pang Ban smiled slightly and said, "Now it's my turn to ask a question. I hope it's not too difficult to answer, as it has taken up time. I'm

indeed a little impatient with Miss's performance tonight."

Lian Xiuxiu's delicate body trembled slightly. She lowered her head, lightly wiping her eyes with her sleeve, then gracefully raised her beautiful face, her bright

eyes flashing with heart-stirring gratitude. She softly said, "To receive Mr. Pang's favor, all the effort I've put into practicing the zither

has not been in vain. Could I please put aside that question and present the piece immediately?"

A trace of bewilderment flashed across Pang Ban's handsome, stone-carved face. He said softly, "I already knew what

question , so you asked it already. I once had an answer, but now I've lost that answer in my heart."

Lian Xiuxiu asked curiously, "Why is that?"

Qian Luo protested, "Brother Pang and Miss Xiuxiu are of one mind. I don't have that kind of understanding." " Master, I

not only want to know the question, but also the answer."

Pang Ban laughed heartily, "Excellent, excellent! Brother Pang, you're so direct! Miss

Xiuxiu, why don't you ask me a question, and I'll answer it, as a small appetizer before the main course to entertain you, Brother Pang?"

When Lian Xiuxiu heard "a meeting of minds," she felt a surge of joy for no reason. She stole a glance at Pang Ban,

who seemed completely oblivious to her words. Then she felt a pang of self-pity and said softly, "I just want to ask Mr. Pang,

what do fame, fortune, power, and beauty mean to him? But perhaps I already know the answer; there is nothing in this world that

truly holds a place in Mr. Pang's heart."

Pang Ban fell silent for a long while before taking a deep breath and saying solemnly, "Sixty years ago, I abandoned

my halberd, and my skills improved by leaps and bounds. My spiritual cultivation broke through the 'Stop at the Ultimate' realm of my late master, Meng Chixing of the Demonic Sect."

" Marching towards the supreme demonic path, just about to seize the realm of heaven and man, I thought I had seen through success and failure, life and death. Little did I know that when I

met Yan Jing'an, I realized there was still a hurdle I hadn't overcome."

His gaze shifted to Qian Luo, "That is the hurdle of love!"

Qian Luo's eyes flashed coldly, meeting Pang Ban's penetrating gaze head-on, and he coldly said, "My

method of overcoming this hurdle is to obtain their bodies and souls, and then ruthlessly abandon them. How can there be a hurdle of love then?"

Xiu Xiu sighed beside him, "If these words came from someone else, I would be greatly disgusted, but when Mr. Qian says them, they have a certain air of self-righteousness that makes it hard to feel any ill will. Xiu Xiu thought that even though she knew she would be ruthlessly abandoned by Mr. Qian

in the future , we..."

"These women still can't help but offer their bodies and souls."

Qian Luo exclaimed in surprise, "Truly worthy of being the most extraordinary woman in the brothel! I'm already captivated before I even hear her zither."

Pang Ban sighed deeply, "Brother Qian, are you luckier than me? Because you haven't even met Yan Jing'an yet!"

A look of melancholy flashed across Qian Luo's eyes as he said, "That is also my misfortune. Heaven and earth are opposites, what

force is stronger than life and death, man and woman? How I envy Brother Pang for being able to taste the flavor of love."

Images of women heartbroken for him flashed through his mind.

Pang Ban laughed, "You don't need to envy me. To this day, I do

n't even know if I've broken through the barrier of love, or even if I've ever crossed it, or if I've ever truly loved Yan Jing'an."

Qian Luo and Lian Xiuxiu were greatly surprised. They thought that love is love, and not loving is not loving. How could someone not know? It would be fine

if a naive young man didn't know, but for someone as wise as Pang Ban not to know was truly strange.

Pang Ban said calmly, "I know you don't believe me. If it were before, I wouldn't have believed it either."

Pang Ban paused and continued, "Back then, after Han Xing took Bing Yun away, I felt no

attachment to her whatsoever. I thought I had transcended the bonds of love. It wasn't until later, when I heard that Han Xing rejected Qin Mengyao because

he didn't want the Demon Seed to control his feelings, that I realized it wasn't true. (If Han Xing

heard this, he would surely marvel at the Demon Master's Palace's pervasive intelligence. Hearing this news, I felt like I'd been struck by lightning.

I wondered if I had fallen in love with Yan Jing'an because of the Demon Seed. If it weren't for the Demon Seed, would I still have fallen for Yan

Jing'an? Hmph, I, Pang Ban, have always been arrogant, yet in the end, I've become what Han Xing calls a slave to martial arts,

but I can't refute that. At this moment, I have already given up the Demon Seed Technique. This abandonment has

further improved my mental cultivation, but I really want to see Jing'an one more time, to try and see if...") "Would I, with my demonic seed, still be attracted to her?"

Pang Ban spoke with his usual composure, but Qian Luo and Lian Xiuxiu sensed his excitement.

Lian Xiuxiu gently raised her slender, white hand and placed it on the zither strings, using the music to soothe Pang Ban's heart.

At the same time , she thought to herself: Doesn't he want love born from martial arts? It seems Han Xing is also

someone who genuinely pursues love. In his eyes, love must be pure and without any impurities. I really want to meet such

a person.

This thought filled Lian Xiuxiu with curiosity about Han Xing and made her look forward to an encounter with him.

The old man was right after all; Han Bai was indeed the luckiest person in the world, and Han Xing,

having been reincarnated as Han Bai, inherited Han Bai's characteristic of foolish luck. (Note: Foolish luck doesn't refer to

the luck of a fool, but rather an accidental, unintentional, yet wonderfully inexplicable stroke of luck. It even led Pang Ban to unknowingly

become Han Xing's pimp.)

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