X-Dragon Era

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Fragrance Street is essentially the red-light district equivalent on Earth, a veritable brothel lane, except... it's not a brothel in the usual sense, but rather of a private nature.

At every house along this street, colorful silks hung at the entrance, signifying that should you wish, you could knock on the door and explore the ultimate pleasures of men and women with the mistress residing within.

This Fragrance Street really was attractive; in his last life, Xin Yun slept with every woman on the street within three months, staying at a different place each day. The price was not steep either—a single silver coin would get you unlimited enjoyment for a day and a night.

Of course, the girls Xin Yun had enjoyed back then were still children now, not yet grown up. Those here now were of their mothers' or at least their aunts' generation.

Shaking his head, Xin Yun speculated, "Xiang Xiang... this guy Ah Da, he doesn't change his address every day when he comes back, does he?"

"Huh?" Surprised, Yi Luo Xiang looked up and asked in astonishment, "How did you know?"

"This... I..." Hearing Yi Luo Xiang's question, Xin Yun was suddenly at a loss for words. Perhaps Yi Luo Xiang did not know, but how could Xin Yun not? Ah Da was indeed ridiculous enough that given enough time, he certainly would not be outdone by Xin Yun's past conquests, likely determined to sleep with every woman in Fragrance Street before calling it quits.

With a smile, Xin Yun replied, "Don't ask me how I know, I just do. Come... let me help you pack. We've got limited time; we can't afford to waste it."

Looking at Xin Yun with a puzzled gaze, Yi Luo Xiang smartly did not press further. She believed that if it were possible, Xin Yun would tell her, and if he wasn't willing to share, then it must be for her own good.

Suddenly, the two finished packing. After checking out at the counter, they boarded a carriage and hurried toward Fragrance Street number 18. That Ah Da, not having earned much, had learned to indulge himself.

Half an hour later, Xin Yun finally reached number 18 on Fragrance Street and knocked hard on the door. Soon... a coquettish voice that was dripping with seduction piped up, "Who's there? I've got company today, unless you want a threesome, stop knocking..."

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At the sound of this voice, Xin Yun burst into laughter, shaking his head. He cleared his throat and shouted, "I'm here to find Ah Da; tell him we're setting off."

No sooner had Xin Yun spoke than Ah Da's voice echoed from the courtyard, "Is that Xin Yun? Wait a minute; I'll be right out..."

Hearing Ah Da respond, Xin Yun pursed his lips and returned to the carriage, only waiting a short while before Ah Da pushed open the gate. Drenched in sweat and panting, he hustled toward the carriage while buckling his belt.

Barely a few steps out, a woman appeared at the door, flirtatious and seductive, wearing only a thin, transparent gauze that scarcely covered anything, leaving very little to the imagination.

"Tsk... shameless!" Seeing the woman, Yi Luo Xiang blushed and spat softly, retreating into the carriage as she whispered under her breath.

Hearing Yi Luo Xiang's comment, Xin Yun's expression sobered slightly. Yi Luo Xiang was at a stage where her view of life and the world was still forming. Many of her perceptions might not be correct. Although Xin Yun could tolerate without expressing his feelings, this was clearly not beneficial for Yi Luo Xiang's worldview and value system.

With Yi Luo Xiang's intelligence, it wouldn't take long for her worldview, value system, and moral compass to solidify completely, but her current understanding of things was already diverging from Xin Yun's.

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The so-called worldview, value system, and code of morals were never about right or wrong to begin with, as everyone is different, and no one dares claim their own perspective is absolutely correct and others' definitively incorrect.

However, Xin Yun knew that if two people were to stay together for a long time, they must share common goals and ideals; it is best if they see things from the same perspective.

As of today, Xin Yun could no longer change himself. His worldview, philosophy of life, values, and ethics had all taken shape and, after being tempered through three lifetimes, were as immovable as Mount Tai. Since he could not change himself, his only option was to try his best to help Yi Luo Xiang develop a similar outlook.

Xin Yun looked at Yi Luo Xiang with a serious expression, "Xiang Xiang… your opinion is right, but also not right. However… before you curse someone like that, have you considered the problem from their perspective?"

"What!" Yi Luo Xiang looked at Xin Yun in surprise, incredulous as she said, "Are you saying that my scolding her was wrong? A girl dressed like that, isn't she shameless?"

Looking calmly at Yi Luo Xiang, Xin Yun nodded and said, "Yes, what she did was indeed shameful, but do you know her backstory? As a woman with no one to rely on, how could she survive in this world without resorting to such base means? You must consider that perhaps this is not something she willingly does."

"Hmph!" Yi Luo Xiang sneered firmly, "Even if it meant dying of hunger, I would not live like her, in such a meaningless way. It's utterly pointless."

"Ah…" Faced with such stubbornness from Yi Luo Xiang, Xin Yun sighed. Although he admired her chastity and integrity, her view was indeed a bit extreme.

With this in mind, Xin Yun's expression grew stern as he said seriously, "I'm not trying to justify her actions, but have you ever considered that she might have a baby crying for food, or perhaps paralyzed parents in need of care? There are so many possibilities… you have to understand that the world is full of helplessness, and there are things that you simply cannot avoid doing."

Upon hearing Xin Yun's words, Yi Luo Xiang's face turned instantly pale; she opened her mouth but could not utter a single word. Seizing the opportunity, Xin Yun continued, "The reason I say this is not to make excuses for anyone. I just hope you won't hate or love anyone carelessly without understanding the facts first.

Many illusions can deceive your eyes, but only by maintaining a calm heart can you see through everything, and... this is also crucial for becoming a master!"

After hearing Xin Yun's words, Yi Luo Xiang nodded and said, "I understand what you mean. Those who do evil are not necessarily hateful, and those who do good are not necessarily delightful. Everything has its causes and effects, and one must never completely reject anyone based on immediate sensory judgment."

Showing his approval with a thumbs-up, Xin Yun agreed, "Exactly, we must maintain a calm heart, whether facing good or evil, right or wrong, and not rush to conclusions, and not let any matter cloud your judgment."

Nodding lightly, Yi Luo Xiang turned her head and, looking at Ah Da who had just climbed onto the carriage, pursed her lips and said, "Yes, I get what you mean. However, to be honest, I cannot accept behavior like Ah Da's, no matter what. It is too disrespectful to women, isn't it?"

Facing Yi Luo Xiang's words, Xin Yun opened his mouth, wanting to defend him somewhat, but found himself speechless. Thankfully, in this life, he had already decided to settle down and stop being reckless; otherwise, no matter how much Yi Luo Xiang loved him, she would likely decide to leave decisively.

As he was silently sweating, Yi Luo Xiang suddenly looked up, her eyes shining as she said to Xin Yun, "Brother Xin Yun, you won't become like Ah Da in the future, right?"

"This… I…" Xin Yun stammered for a moment, then resolutely said, "Of course not, how could I be such a person? Heh heh… Hahaha…"

Looking at Xin Yun's twitching face, Yi Luo Xiang's cheeks reddened as she leaned in close to Xin Yun's ear and whispered, "If Brother Xin Yun wishes, Yi Luo Xiang will give herself to you when the time comes."

Seeing Yi Luo Xiang's shy and alluring demeanor, Xin Yun instantly forgot everything else. Yes… in this life, since he already had her, other women were truly unnecessary; lust might not disappear, but he believed he could control it!