Good Business

In the time that followed—

The first batch of adventurers holding trial vouchers walked into the Succubus Parlor, half-doubting.

After all, no one believed just how comfortable a succubus massage could be, especially a legitimate one.

...

"My God! This is too comfortable! I sprained my waist half a month ago, and I can actually stand up straight after the massage!"

"Not gonna lie, these succubi are incredibly beautiful... Can I court her?"

"So a small package only costs five silver coins. Even though it's free this time, the price is quite reasonable..."

After their sessions, the adventurers who received the trial vouchers gave unanimous praise to the Succubus Parlor.

The news quickly grew wings and spread throughout the Adventurer's Guild.

The originally deserted alley instantly became bustling with activity.

Every morning, just as the sun rose, a long queue would form at the entrance of the alley leading to the Succubus Parlor.

Sophia stood at the front desk, smiling as she registered appointments, her pen writing non-stop:

"Dear guest~ A shoulder and neck relaxation. Sister Lina, please get ready."

"Big brother, your full-body relaxation will take another half hour. Please have a cup of nectar water in the waiting area first."

At its peak, reservations were booked out for three days.

The girls were busy from morning till night every day, but they didn't feel tired at all.

When it was time for the month-end dividend, looking at the heavy silver coins in her hands, Lina's hands trembled—this was the first time in her life she had so much money of her own.

They finally didn't have to suffer from hunger anymore. They could wear beautiful new dresses, buy little things they liked, and live the stable life they previously didn't even dare to dream of.

As for Ye Chuan, aside from advertising, he hardly had to worry about the parlor's affairs; the girls managed everything in perfect order.

He only needed to drop by every evening to take a look around and see if there was any trouble, and then he could peacefully go home to eat with Angelina.

Of course, being in the service industry, they would inevitably encounter some strange guests.

With a loud bang, the wooden door of the Succubus Parlor was kicked open.

A burly man reeking of alcohol staggered in. He wore tattered mercenary clothes, bore a hideous scar on his face, and had a heavy sword equipped at his waist.

He swept his gaze over the people in the hall, his eyes cloudy and greedy, before finally landing on Sophia at the front desk.

"So this is that Succubus Parlor?" The burly man grinned, reaching out to touch Sophia's face.

"You look alright. Come have a drink with your uncle, and I'll give you half a silver coin."

Sophia shrank back in fright, hiding behind the counter.

The two female adventurers on guard at the door immediately stepped forward, blocking the burly man: "Guest, please show some respect! This parlor only provides normal massage services, nothing else!"

"Normal services?" The burly man laughed heartily, shoving the two female adventurers aside. "Don't give me that crap! What Succubus Parlor? Isn't it just a brothel? I have plenty of money! Tonight, all the girls here are mine!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and flipped over a nearby table. Teacups and pastry plates crashed to the floor, shattering into pieces.

"This guy... is Mad Lion?"

"That mercenary from before, I heard he's a Tier 4 warrior..."

"Don't provoke him, this guy is a total psycho."

"This guy is suicidal, showing up here of all places..."

The guests in the therapy rooms ran out upon hearing the commotion. Seeing the burly man, none dared to step forward to intervene—this Mad Lion was notorious around the border area. Relying on his Tier 4 strength, no one dared to cross him.

"Call your boss out here!" Mad Lion stepped on the broken porcelain, slurring drunkenly, "Call him out!"

"I'm buying all these succubi!!!"

Lina hurriedly shielded her younger sisters behind her. Her face was pale, but she kept her back straight: "Please leave immediately, or we will call the town guards!"

"Town guards?" Mad Lion sneered, raising his hand to slap Lina. "I am the law!"

"Guards ain't worth shit."

Lina was slapped squarely across the face, tumbling to the ground. Seeing this, the rest of the succubi immediately trotted over to her.

Seeing the situation, the two adventurers nearby immediately tried to intervene, but their strength was far inferior to Mad Lion's, and they were beaten to the ground in just a few strikes.

The Succubus Parlor was soon in a state of utter disarray.

Tables and chairs were smashed to pieces, and the floor was covered in broken porcelain and water stains.

The two female adventurers, injured by Mad Lion, leaned against the corner, unable to stand. Lina's face, having taken a slap, was red and swollen, yet she still fiercely protected her sisters behind her.

The surrounding adventurers dared to be angry but dared not speak, only watching from a distance. As for the guards, they were rushing over, but their strength was likely not enough to take down Mad Lion either.

Some adventurers had already run to the guild to ask for help.

"The boss is too scared to come out, huh?" At this moment, Mad Lion reached out to grab Lina's arm.

"Hehe, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Just as his hand was about to touch Lina, a cold voice came from the doorway:

"Let her go."

Mad Lion whipped his head around to see a young man in a black martial outfit standing at the door. Rainwater dripped from the tips of his hair, and his eyes were icy.

"Who are you?"

"The boss," Ye Chuan said flatly.

"Oh? So young, and you're the boss here?" Mad Lion looked Ye Chuan up and down, a disdainful smile appearing on his face.

"A wet-behind-the-ears brat dares to open a Succubus Parlor? Sell these succubi to me, I'm taking them!"

Ye Chuan looked over at Lina, then slowly withdrew his gaze. Without answering Mad Lion, he walked straight towards him.

"Brat, you're courting death!" Mad Lion, infuriated by Ye Chuan's gaze, drew the heavy sword from his waist and slashed it fiercely at him!

But the next second, the expected loud crash did not come.

Ye Chuan sidestepped to avoid the heavy sword. Forming a fist with his right hand, he smashed it directly into Mad Lion's thigh. Accompanied by the sound of bone fracturing, he followed up with a backhand punch that shattered the man's spine.

Time seemed to stand still in that moment.

The sinister smile on Mad Lion's face froze instantly. His limbs were broken by Ye Chuan, and the heavy sword in his hand dropped to the floor with a clatter as he collapsed limply to the ground.

"You... Ahhh!!!!!!"

Ye Chuan merely retracted his gaze calmly and immediately hurried over to comfort his succubi.

Only then did the spectating adventurers realize what Ye Chuan had done.

This was a Tier 4 powerhouse, crippled just like that?

The entire hall fell dead silent; everyone even forgot to breathe.

Ye Chuan walked to Lina's side. Looking at her red and swollen cheek, his frown deepened: "Are you alright?"

Lina shook her head. Tears instantly fell, not out of fear, but out of relief.

Ye Chuan then arranged for someone to send the injured female adventurers to the apothecary. Afterward, he smiled at the remaining guests:

"Sorry for the disturbance. All expenses today are on the house."