Chapter 8 Buying a playmate

The thirteenth young master's outing, no matter how coincidental it may seem, sent chills down the spines of the Ye family members. It exposed a vulnerability in their security measures.

As a result, following this incident, the Ye family initiated a comprehensive overhaul of their security protocols. Subsequent events added an intriguing dimension to this undertaking.

However, the most captivating aspect of this tale lay not in the security enhancements, but in the thirteenth young master's whereabouts and activities during his three-day absence.

Upon venturing out, the thirteenth young master, captivated by the novel sights, momentarily forgot his purpose, aimlessly wandering the city.

This was his first time outside the confines of his home, and everything held a sense of novelty.

Fortunately, being in the imperial capital, within the affluent district, the vicinity boasted exceptional security. Despite his extravagant attire and solitary strolls, no one dared to harm the young master.

Perhaps it was due to the abundance of similarly adorned noble children, accompanied by their attendants, that people assumed the thirteenth young master also had an escort, mistaking someone else's for his own.

Only when his true objective resurfaced did he seek guidance on how to fulfill it. And what was this objective? To squander his wealth, of course!

Upon inquiring, a passerby directed him to a renowned establishment, a haven for prodigal sons seeking to indulge in extravagant spending.

He no longer recalled the individual's identity. Had he remembered, the person would have faced dire consequences. Everyone present felt an urge to strike him down.

The reason for such animosity becomes apparent upon learning the nature of the establishment.

"The Wind and Moon Tower," the thirteenth young master uttered the name, each syllable laced with innocence.

"Pfft!" Ye Yi and Ye Chengtian, mid-sip, spewed out their tea in unison.

"What? What did you say? The Wind and Moon Tower?" they exclaimed, their words slightly muffled by the remnants of tea leaves.

"Yes," the thirteenth young master confirmed with a nod.

"Chengtian, what is this Wind and Moon Tower?" Long Anqi inquired, her ignorance of the place evident. However, she could discern that both her husband and father-in-law were well acquainted with it.

"Well, it's the most prestigious brothel in the imperial capital," Ye Chengtian admitted sheepishly.

"Oh, a brothel," Long Anqi initially failed to grasp the gravity of the situation, but then it dawned on her.

A brothel, a place of ill repute. A thirteen-year-old child frequenting such an establishment was simply unfathomable.

No wonder they couldn't locate him for three days. He had been in such a place! Who could have imagined, who would have thought to search for a thirteen-year-old in a brothel?

"Son, tell Mommy, what did the person who told you about this place look like? I'm going to kill him," Long Anqi declared, her face contorted with rage, her murderous intent palpable.

Her reaction was understandable. How could anyone, in good conscience, direct a child to such a place for the purpose of squandering money?

"He had two eyes, a nose," the thirteenth young master struggled to recall, but his description, while confirming the person's humanity, offered little else of value.

"..."

"Forget it, he's back safe and sound. It's just a bit of money, he can't do anything he wants anyway," Ye Chengtian said, his expression a mixture of amusement and disbelief.

"Hmph, I hope he didn't do anything strange, otherwise I'll tear down that Wind and Moon Tower," Long Anqi declared through gritted teeth. "My precious baby, tell me everything you did there, in detail."

"They had delicious food, good drinks, and many sisters who played games with me. I want to go back and play again," the thirteenth young master declared.

Long Anqi's face darkened, and she said in a low voice, "No! You're not allowed to go to such places anymore! You can squander your money, you can be extravagant, but you can't go to that kind of place."

"Why? It's fun there, much more fun than here," the thirteenth young master wondered aloud. His statement resonated with certain individuals present, who silently agreed that the brothel was indeed more entertaining than their own home.

Ahem, of course, that was just a youthful thought from their past.

"No whys, this is Mommy's order, you must obey," Long Anqi found herself unable to explain the intricacies of the situation, resorting to a firm command.

"Oh, okay, I won't go then. Next time, I'll go somewhere else to spend money," the thirteenth young master conceded, tilting his head.

Next time? We won't let there be a next time. You're never going out alone again.

Now, they had another pressing matter to address: the tiger girl. The reason why the Wind and Moon Tower entertained the thirteenth young master for three days was no mystery.

To the Wind and Moon Tower, any man with money, regardless of age, status, or even species, was treated like a king, showered with equal attention and service.

This tiger girl, as the thirteenth young master explained, was a slave he had purchased.

During his time there, the Wind and Moon Tower hosted a slave auction. This little girl was one of the slaves being sold, catering to individuals with peculiar tastes – the specifics of which shall remain unmentioned.

Driven by his desire to spend lavishly, the thirteenth young master, in a fit of impulsive extravagance, bought the tiger girl. It was purely an act of squandering money, devoid of any sentimental compassion.

His choice among the many slaves fell upon the tiger girl due to their similar age. Children, after all, gravitate towards other children.

It should be noted that the thirteenth young master's expenses at the Wind and Moon Tower, including the purchase of the tiger girl, had effectively depleted his allowance, amounting to a total of sixty-eight thousand one hundred gold coins.

This allowance, a sum that others might spend a lifetime trying to earn, was squandered in a mere three days, demonstrating the young master's remarkable talent for prodigality.

This also explained why the Wind and Moon Tower remained silent, allowing the thirteenth young master to indulge freely. Such a valuable customer was a rarity.

The tiger girl's purchase price accounted for the majority of his spending, totaling fifty thousand gold coins. It was rumored – merely rumored – that an individual with unique proclivities engaged in a bidding war with the thirteenth young master, driving the price to such an exorbitant amount. It was the highest transaction of the auction, with the second-highest being a mere twenty thousand gold coins for an exquisite half-elf.

It was also rumored – again, just a rumor – that the individual in question was enraged, determined to discover the identity of his rival. However, upon realizing it was a child, he was left dumbfounded. Anyone would have reacted similarly, given the sheer unexpectedness of the situation.

This wasn't a companion he was bidding on, it was a playmate.

"Forget it, I won't compete with a child," the individual consoled himself. To continue would only bring ridicule and damage his reputation.

Little did he know that the thirteenth young master's identity was anything but ordinary. His disappearance had caused a city-wide uproar, ensuring that the incident ultimately became public knowledge.

Many remarked, "Never would have thought you were this kind of person."

Furthermore, even if the individual had continued bidding, the thirteenth young master would have persisted. His sole aim was to spend money, unconcerned about his budget, or even aware of how much he possessed.

Thus concluded the saga of the missing thirteenth young master, leaving behind ripples of amusement and disbelief.

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