SWNOVELXO Chapter 2: Asking For Service
[Yang Hao: Qi Refinement Stage 3]
[Five Elements Spiritual Roots:
Gold: 17
Wood: 29
Water: 18
Fire: 31
Earth: 18]
[Technique: Fireball Technique (180/200) (Minor Success)]
[Points: 1]
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Looking at the information on the panel, Yang Hao sat up from the bed.
After masturbating, he earned 1 point, which he immediately added to his cultivation. When Yang Hao first arrived in this world, he discovered that he had a system that could grant him points, which he could use to advance his cultivation. He also considered using these points to upgrade his spiritual roots, but unfortunately, that option wasn't available.
Yang Hao's system awarded him points for performing lewd acts, but in the past six months, the only lewd act he had managed to do was masturbate. He had long dreamed of visiting a brothel and experiencing the pleasures of intimacy between man-woman, but due to the miasma poisoning his body, no brothel's girl would accept him.
Yang Hao didn't know how many points he could earn from actual sex, but he was certain of one thing—he needed a woman.
Since brothels were off-limits, his only option was to find a woman in a similar situation. Fortunately, there were many female, providing their services but Yang Hao thought of Zhao Yan. He doesn't know but he was somewhat sure that Zhao Yan was a virgin, and taking away virginity would mean more points than being with experience woman.
Moreover, Zhao Yan was his neighbour, and poisoned by miasma, just like him.
The original owner of Yang Hao's body and Zhao Yan had come to Pure Lotus City seeking opportunities, but shortly after arriving, the original owner died, allowing Yang Hao from Earth to take over the body.
Now, both Yang Hao and Zhao Yan were in the same dire circumstances. Yang Hao wasn't sure if Zhao Yan would agree to his proposal, but he had to take the chance. If she agreed to have sex in exchange for spirit stones, Yang Hao might gain points to increase his spiritual roots—or perhaps something even greater. He didn't know for sure, but he had to try. If she didn't agree then there were few women here that provide service.
Yang Hao had saved more than 60 spirit stones in past six months, he took 30 spirit stones, and went to Zhao Yan's door and knocked. After a brief wait, the door opened.
When Zhao Yan appeared, Yang Hao took a moment to study her closely. She wasn't a striking beauty, but rather an average-looking woman with a weary air about her. Her face had a brown complexion, slightly roughened by years of hardship and exposure to the elements. Dark circles lingered under her tired eyes, a sign of the toll the miasma poisoning had taken on her body. Her dark hair was unkempt, tied back loosely into a simple bun, with a few stray strands framing her face.
She was short, barely reaching Yang Hao's shoulder, and her round figure gave her a soft, motherly appearance. Despite her overall modest looks, her ample bosom and wide hips stood out, giving her a certain allure that might have once turned heads in better circumstances.
Her clothes were plain and practical, designed for a life of struggle and survival. She wore a simple, faded blue robe with patches stitched onto the sleeves and hem—evidence of her frugal attempts to prolong its use. The fabric hung loosely over her frame but clung slightly around her chest and hips, accentuating her curves unintentionally. A thin sash tied around her waist held the robe together, though its edges were frayed. Beneath the robe, her worn sandals peeked out, the straps barely holding together after years of wear.
"Brother Yang, what brings you to my house?" Zhao Yan asked with a slight smile.
"Sister Zhao… It's embarrassing to ask, but…" Yang Hao hesitated for a moment before deciding to be direct. "I've saved 30 spirit stones, and I'd like to spend the night with you. Is that enough?"
Zhao Yan's eyes widened, and her mouth opened slightly. She coughed before looking at Yang Hao incredulously. "Brother Yang, are you joking?"
"No," Yang Hao replied.
"So, you think I'm that kind of woman?" Zhao Yan asked, her tone growing angry.
"No, no… Sister Zhao, you're a strong woman, and in this world, women like you are truly rare. I respect you. You've known me for months—you understand me. It's just that… You know how us casual cultivators are. We might die tomorrow or tonight at the hands of evil cultivators. In such situations, before I die, I just want to enjoy some pleasure. But the brothel won't let me in, which is why I came to you," Yang Hao said, looking at Zhao Yan earnestly.
She remained silent, staring at him.
"I've given up," Yang Hao continued. "I've decided to accept my fate. That's why I brought all the spirit stones I've earned here and decided to have one good night before continuing with dangerous missions. If I'm lucky, I might find an opportunity to turn my life around. If not, then I'll die," Yang Hao said sincerely, though inwardly he was lying. His real goal was to see if sex with a woman could provide greater rewards. If the rewards were substantial, he wouldn't hesitate to rape few woman in the future to grow stronger. Although he was weak, there were even weaker woman than him in this area.
Zhao Yan stood in thought. She was still a pure maiden who had never been in a relationship with a man, but she had considered this option before. Zhao Yan also wanted to become an immortal, but the missions she undertook were becoming riskier by the day. She knew that if she continued, she might die, but she had no other choice.
She had even thought of becoming a prostitute, but with the miasma in her body, no brothel would accept her. Besides, she understood how brothels worked. If she joined one, she would never be able to leave. That was why she had neither joined a brothel nor started her own service in this outer area.
Zhao Yan knew of a few women who sold their bodies, but she also understood the risks involved. What if someone killed her during the act or refused to pay afterward? That's why she had never considered such a thing. At least in a brothel, she would have some safety and guaranteed payment, though it would come at the cost of her freedom.
In the end, all of this made her reluctant to pursue such a path. Doing it at home was too dangerous, and working in a brothel would mean losing her chance at ever reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Now, Zhao Yan looked at Yang Hao, considering his offer.
Thirty spirit stones meant three risky missions and were enough to pay rent for six months. She had known him for six months and knew that he was a decent man. After hesitating for a while, she said, "Brother Yang, you might not believe it, but I am a pure maiden. I also understand the dangers of this world and how we might die unexpectedly. So... I agree to do it, but I have a question."