Yue Hengyi had not expected that finding information about He Kanwen would be difficult. To his surprise, after a casual inquiry in Yanjing City, he learned He Kanwen's whereabouts. Furthermore, He Kanwen's reputation was remarkably widespread in many pleasure districts.
Yanjing was the capital, and the pleasure industry was certainly not permitted. Anyone who dared to openly establish a brothel would be considered extremely audacious. Once discovered, they would undoubtedly face repercussions.
However, the Chinese people were fond of compromise. So, it wasn't allowed to open brothels? No problem, they would absolutely abide by the rules.
Instead, foot bath establishments and hair salons began to flourish. Many massage parlors outwardly offered only massage services. But when a beautiful woman in a short skirt, while giving a massage, asked if special services were required, few could refuse such an offer.
Many men initially went for foot baths and massages, but under the persuasion of some beautiful women, with the thought of trying something new, they succumbed half-heartedly.
Besides these large-scale operations, there were also individuals conducting business independently. Such people would not appear on bustling streets. These skilled women would usually rent a room, dress simply, and stand by the roadside with their doors half-open, revealing pink lighting from within.
This was known as "half-veiled doors." In ancient times, when women faced hardship during times of famine, they resorted to selling their bodies. They chose to leave their doors ajar or hang a curtain. If someone was interested, they would enter and close the door, and most people would not make a fuss. In this post-apocalyptic era, many women had revived this practice.
He Kanwen's fame in the pleasure quarters was immense, and it was also because He Kanwen was a generous spender. After all, he was already an ability user, so lacking money was impossible. In these places, as long as one had money, they would be easily remembered.
"You're looking for Young Master He? He isn't here today. I heard he went to Baima Residence. He'll probably be back in a few days. What a coincidence, are you his friend?" A scantily clad beauty immediately provided Yue Hengyi with the information.
Yue Hengyi explained, "Not a friend, just an acquaintance."
However, this simple statement brought trouble to Yue Hengyi. Two beauties, upon hearing that Yue Hengyi knew He Kanwen, immediately clung to him, hooking their arms around his, and smilingly said, "Since you're already here, sir, would you like to experience something different?"
Yue Hengyi naturally could not accept and quickly declined, saying, "No, no, it's not appropriate to do such things in broad daylight."
"It's alright. Inside the room, if we draw the curtains, you won't see anything. Our curtains are of very good quality and don't let any light through." The two beauties clearly did not want Yue Hengyi to leave. After all, someone they knew was a significant patron, so their status must be extraordinary, and they had to take good care of him.
Yue Hengyi had no experience in such places. In reality, the women here were very adept at reading people. If Shen Feng were here, he would have given some guidance. If one were truly uninterested, they should simply put on a stern face, remain silent, and glare fiercely. These women were perceptive and would immediately stop bothering them.
Thus, Yue Hengyi had to exert considerable effort to extricate himself from the foot bath establishment. In the end, he was clever enough to take out a few gold beans from his person and throw them, saying, "Whoever picks them up gets them."
Afterward, the two women of pleasure abandoned Yue Hengyi and went to search for the gold beans on the ground. Yue Hengyi seized the opportunity to leave.
Next, Yue Hengyi found the location of this so-called Baima Residence and headed there. Now, Yue Hengyi only needed a reason to kill He Kanwen. As long as he personally witnessed He Kanwen indulging in debauchery outside, he would have a valid reason to act.
Upon arriving at his destination, Yue Hengyi discovered it was a luxurious club. Inside, some people were working out, some were singing, and further in were many rooms with tightly shut doors, ensuring excellent soundproofing. Many beautiful women moved among them. As male customers arrived, they would reach out and place money or gold and silver into the women's chests. If the women were willing, they would immediately accompany the men further inside.
Yue Hengyi was dumbfounded. He had never been to such a place and had no experience, making it difficult to find anyone.
However, Yue Hengyi could not just stand there. Standing idly would make him too conspicuous in the eyes of others.
Fortunately, at this moment, Yue Hengyi spotted the bar area. On one side of the club was a bar counter, where a man in a suit was mixing drinks. The cocktails were prepared on the spot, and the bartender's skills were high. Some cocktails had distinct layers, each with its own flavor, while others were rich and smooth, inducing a dreamlike state upon consumption.
Yue Hengyi immediately approached the bar, ordered two drinks, and began to savor them. Yue Hengyi's alcohol tolerance was much better than Shen Feng's, mainly because he had gotten drunk many times in Japan, living a life of drunken oblivion, which had improved his tolerance.
Presently, Yue Hengyi sat at a single-legged table, enjoying his wine alone. His demeanor was that of someone waiting for a fated encounter.
Under the dim lighting, Yue Hengyi quietly savored his wine, but he was constantly interrupted. Some people inquired about his contact information, while others were more direct, asking if he wanted to spend a pleasant night together.
But it was clearly daytime, and Yue Hengyi was not interested. He dismissed all of them and began to ponder how to find He Kanwen next without alerting anyone.
Yue Hengyi wore sunglasses on his face, and the lighting in many parts of the club was dim. In such an environment, it was difficult for Yue Hengyi to be recognized. However, there was always a chance of sharp-eyed individuals. Yue Hengyi dared not take the risk. Once his identity was exposed, he would be summoned by the Ability Administration to work, and his covert investigation would be jeopardized.
Just as Yue Hengyi was unsure of the next step, a group of people emerged from a distance. They were all dressed impeccably, their hair neatly combed, and He Kanwen was among them. They walked and approached the bar, finding four sofas arranged in a circle, and sat down.
The attire and demeanor of these people were exceptionally extravagant. A simple glance was enough to know that they were likely the playboys of some influential families. For ordinary people, filling their stomachs was already a difficult task. But for these wealthy young masters, their concern was not dinner, but rather what kind of targets to pursue next.
The group emerged from the inner part of the club, with several hickey marks on their necks and their clothes damp, suggesting they had just finished some vigorous activity.
Yue Hengyi never expected that his arduous search would yield such an easy discovery. He had been contemplating how to find that scoundrel He Kanwen, and now he had practically delivered himself. Yue Hengyi then began to listen patiently. Although the distance was over ten meters, Yue Hengyi was an ability user with keen hearing, so understanding their conversation was quite simple.
"Mr. He, you are truly potent. Your performance just now has made us feel inferior. No wonder so many women are devoted to you; it turns out you have the means," someone said to He Kanwen with a laugh.
He Kanwen was also quite pleased at this moment, saying, "This sort of thing also depends on physical fitness. Don't your families have money? Then find a way to become ability users."
These people greatly envied He Kanwen's power. Even in such a place of indulgence, He Kanwen's stamina far surpassed theirs. The fundamental reason for this was the difference in physique. The physique of ability users far exceeded that of ordinary people. Even the weakest ability user possessed a powerful physique that was significantly superior to that of a strong ordinary person.
These superiorities manifested in various aspects, even in the club. He Kanwen's physique allowed him to sustain himself for a long time, while others could not.
When He Kanwen said this, they immediately replied with helplessness, "Although our families have power, the preciousness of ability-enhancing potions is beyond your imagination. Therefore, only family heirs are qualified to consume them; others are not."
"Yes, we only have some pocket money. Becoming an ability user is simply impossible."
"Speaking of which, I heard that Mr. He's wife, Miss Qin Kewei, also possesses many ability-enhancing potions. Is this true?"
"I don't know about that."
"Don't play coy. Many people in Yanjing City have heard that over a year ago, the people from the Ability Administration killed more than forty Corpse Kings. Even though Shen Feng took a portion, the remaining ability-enhancing potions must have been substantial. Yet, in the end, the quantity was insufficient. There's only one reason: they also retained some in secret. I heard it's kept in Qin Kewei's possession!"
Hearing this, He Kanwen immediately felt that something was amiss. It seemed these people were associating with him purely because they coveted the ability-enhancing potions in Qin Kewei's possession. This was problematic!
"Even if they are in Qin Kewei's possession, I can't just snatch them away. I can't defeat Qin Kewei, and besides, she is my wife," He Kanwen said hesitantly.
However, at this moment, Young Master Li spoke up directly, saying, "Mr. He, we have been entertaining you for the past few months. We've managed to find any woman you desired. Not to mention anything else, we've even found all the former big stars who were in Yanjing for you. Seeing your current attitude, it seems you don't intend to honor your commitments."
This was when the effect of consistent gift-giving became apparent. He Kanwen had been respected by the young masters of Yanjing during this time, given whatever he wanted, and all his expenses were covered. Moreover, these people had powerful backgrounds, and offending them would be highly disadvantageous.
Thus, He Kanwen had no choice but to reply, "How could I forget the care of all you young masters? It's just that I can't defeat Qin Kewei, nor can I snatch the ability-enhancing potions!"
"Mr. He, as long as you are willing to help us with one matter, you don't need to do it yourself. We will obtain the ability-enhancing potions from Qin Kewei; you don't need to worry about that." One of them quickly said.
"Help with what?" He Kanwen quickly asked.
Someone took out a small bottle from their person and handed it to He Kanwen, saying, "This is what we've prepared. Give it to Qin Kewei to consume. Even an ability user cannot withstand its effects. Afterward, bring Qin Kewei here, and you don't need to concern yourself with what happens next."
Upon hearing this content, Yue Hengyi's anger reached an unbearable level. He desperately wanted to deal with these scoundrels immediately. However, it was a public occasion, and there were too many people in the club. Killing someone in public would be a grave offense, so he could only wait for an opportunity.
And He Kanwen actually agreed to their plan. He directly said, "This favor, of course, I can help with. But you can't expect me to help for free, right? What about future matters?"
"Mr. He, rest assured. All your expenses in Yanjing from now on will be covered by us. You can do as you please. When we also obtain ability-enhancing potions, perhaps we can even form an ability user organization then," the others quickly guaranteed, promising not to mistreat He Kanwen.