Chapter 1161: I Am Willing to Dance for You

"Don't mention it!" Seeing that the other party didn't recognize him, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. It was better not to be recognized; otherwise, a dignified Master Teacher and a VIP of the Combat Master Hall visiting a brothel would be truly unbecoming.

"Honestly, Brother Zhang, you've chosen the perfect day to visit. Not only will Fairy Ziyuan perform her Graceful Dance, but Fairy Ziyan will also debut her newly learned moves. It's guaranteed to be a spectacular show..." Chu Xiang said, full of excitement, after a brief conversation.

"Ziyuan, Ziyan?" Zhang Xuan asked, looking at him.

"You mean you haven't even heard of them?" Chu Xiang was taken aback by his expression.

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"You haven't even heard of them, Brother Zhang, you're truly..." Chu Xiang couldn't help but shake his head. He had brought a beauty to a brothel, assuming Zhang Xuan was a kindred spirit, but he was surprised Zhang Xuan hadn't even heard of these two renowned performers.

"Are they very famous?"

"More than famous! Throughout the entire Qingyuan Empire, very few haven't heard of them! Especially Fairy Ziyan, a Seven-Star Graceful Dancer. Her dances captivate thousands; countless individuals would risk ruin just to be her devoted admirer! Regrettably, she only performs once a month. To ensure I had this private room for today, I booked it last month..." Chu Xiang expressed his frustration at Zhang Xuan's complete lack of knowledge.

"Last month?" Zhang Xuan was speechless. To invest so heavily just to watch a Graceful Dance was quite an extreme measure.

"Quick, look! They're about to appear..." Chu Xiang was about to add something when the sounds of instruments filled the main hall. Immediately, a figure slowly floated out. It was a woman in her twenties, clad in purple, her bare feet seemingly gliding over air, like an ethereal fairy. Her beauty might have been slightly less captivating than Hu Yaoyao's, but her aura was like a cloud from the heavens, as if she could drift away at any moment, creating an illusion of untouchable mystery. Her luxurious and vibrant attire, in particular, flawlessly highlighted her perfect figure, making her undeniably stunning.

No wonder Young Master Chu Xiang was so excited. If Zhang Xuan's mental fortitude hadn't reached such an unfathomable level, he might have been unable to resist taking a few more glances and simultaneously marveling at... the striking display.

The precise amount of exposed skin made her appear enchanting without being overly provocative, and her mere entrance captivated the entire audience, drawing countless gazes.

"Is this Fairy Ziyan?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"Of course not, this is Fairy Ziyuan... Fairy Ziyan's junior sister!" Chu Xiang replied offhandedly, his eyes glued to the stage, his head not even turning, as if completely entranced.

Zhang Xuan shook his head with a wry smile, observing Chu Xiang's utterly captivated expression, as if he'd never seen a woman before. He then looked through the window at the surrounding audience. Up and down, countless spectators mirrored Chu Xiang's trance-like state, as if their souls had been completely drawn away the instant the woman emerged.

"A single Graceful Dance renowned throughout the world... this profession truly commands respect!" Zhang Xuan couldn't help but marvel, observing the audience's reactions. As a Graceful Dancer himself, comparable to a Seven-Star, with a robust soul and profound mental state, the performer's movements had no impact on him. For others, however, it was different; their souls were easily stirred, leaving them utterly captivated.

"Although Fairy Ziyuan is only a peak Six-Star Graceful Dancer, the captivating power of her Graceful Dance is considerably stronger than Wei Ranxue's..." Wei Ranxue, the dean of the Graceful Dance Academy at the Master Teacher Academy and Hu Yaoyao's teacher, was also a peak Six-Star. While her beauty was no less than Fairy Ziyuan's, her Graceful Dance's ability to enthrall was far inferior. Every move of the performer before them could cause people's souls to falter, drawing them in irresistibly. Her understanding of dance had clearly reached an unfathomable and truly astonishing level.

"Wei Ranxue, as a Master Teacher and one of the academy's ten elders, holds a distinguished position. When she performs her dance, she tends to be overly conventional, lacking a certain 'worldly' charm. Without that charm, the dance's power is significantly diminished..." Zhang Xuan immediately identified the core reason for Wei Ranxue's lesser performance. Without experiencing the 'dust of the world,' she couldn't fully express herself, and her dance lacked a certain captivating allure. This allure, when fully unleashed during a performance, held immense power.

It was no wonder the Graceful Dancer Guild was established within a brothel; such an environment clearly provided immense benefits to the profession. One could even say that if Wei Ranxue, at the same cultivation level, were to compete against Fairy Ziyuan, Wei Ranxue would undoubtedly be defeated.

With a flourish! As Zhang Xuan pondered, the woman on the grand hall's elevated stage gracefully turned, and her enchanting dance flowed forth. Like mountain springs gently tapping against rocks, it exuded a sense of peace and tranquility, as if one had instantly entered a unique artistic realm where both soul and body experienced profound relaxation.

"Regularly watching this can greatly benefit the soul..." After observing for a moment, Zhang Xuan nodded. Even though, in his expert view, the performer's dance was riddled with countless flaws and imperfections that were almost unbearable to watch, regular viewing could still relax the mind, allowing immersion and nourishment for the soul.

Just as he suspected, these cultivators weren't solely here for the aesthetic pleasure; it was more likely that they were enjoying this sensation of spiritual growth... With a silent sigh, he turned to look at Chu Xiang, who was nearby. He saw Chu Xiang's eyes shining brightly, drool dripping down his chin.

"Huh?" His eyebrow twitched, and he looked around at the other spectators. They, too, were captivated by the dance, drooling, their expressions undeniably lustful and lecherous. Judging by their demeanor, if not for their lack of power and fear of causing trouble, they would probably have long since charged forward to strip the alluring figure on stage bare. "It seems... I overestimated them!" Zhang Xuan rubbed his forehead, a wry smile spreading across his face.

Soon after, the Graceful Dance concluded, and Fairy Ziyuan performed a graceful bow. "Gentlemen, the Fairy offers one exclusive private dance opportunity today. Those interested may now place their bids... The starting price is 50 high-grade spirit stones, with each subsequent bid not less than 10 stones!" A middle-aged woman stepped forward, surveyed the room, and announced.

"A private dance just for me?" Zhang Xuan asked, puzzled.

Chu Xiang, having recovered his composure, quickly wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth. "It means she performs a dance exclusively for you... You can watch up close and be in the same room as the Fairy. That condition alone is enough to drive people mad! That's precisely why this opportunity is always auctioned, and it sells for a considerable sum..."

Zhang Xuan suddenly understood. He knew that a Graceful Dancer's full performance placed a significant burden on their soul, limiting them to only one or two dances a day, which was perfectly reasonable. However, he hadn't expected such a service could be auctioned. A single dance, with a starting price of 50 high-grade spirit stones... that was simply staggering! Even a private tutoring session from a peak Six-Star Master Teacher wouldn't command such a price.

"I bid 60!"

"70? How could you even offer so little? I bid 100!"

A commotion erupted below the stage. Before long, the price quickly surpassed one hundred, ultimately reaching 150 high-grade spirit stones, secured by a young master in a private room. Zhang Xuan was incredulous at such a high price. Back in the Hongyuan Empire, he had nearly risked his life and still struggled to earn 150 high-grade spirit stones, yet someone achieved it with just a single dance... He wondered if he should consider a career change. With his profound understanding of the Graceful Dancer profession, a few simple moves from him would surely be worth more than what this performer offered!

"Why aren't you bidding?" After his brief contemplation, Zhang Xuan turned to Chu Xiang. This man had clearly come specifically to witness the Graceful Dance, and his ability to secure this private room indicated he was quite wealthy. It seemed logical that he would bid for the private dance opportunity, so why was he holding back?

"Naturally, I'm saving my resources to bid for Fairy Ziyan's private dance!" Chu Xiang declared proudly.

"Fairy Ziyan?"

"Yes, quick, look! She's coming out now..." Chu Xiang's eyes gleamed.

Zhang Xuan turned his head to look and indeed witnessed a commotion below. Another woman gracefully floated into the hall. This woman was noticeably more beautiful and had a better figure than Ziyuan, surprisingly even comparable to Hu Yaoyao. Most importantly, she exuded a strong, 'worldly' charm, as if she could easily engage in a romantic encounter with anyone at any moment.

"A peak Seven-Star Graceful Dancer... No wonder!" The woman before him had actually reached the peak of a Seven-Star Graceful Dancer; it was no surprise she could captivate so many people.

Whoosh! While he mused, the woman on the stage began to dance. Her movements were enchanting and utterly captivating. He glanced over and saw that Chu Xiang was now drooling even more profusely. Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan settled his mind to observe. It had to be said that Fairy Ziyan's comprehension of the Graceful Dance had truly reached an astonishing level. Every gesture, every slight frown or smile, was in perfect harmony with nature, causing people's hearts to willingly beat in sync with her performance.

"If she wished... a single dance could make all these people dance until they died!" Zhang Xuan mused with a sigh. Having their hearts beat in rhythm with her dance essentially meant she held control over everyone's lives. Indeed, no profession, once it reached its peak, should ever be underestimated.

Once the dance ended, the auction for the "private dance" resumed. "Fairy Ziyan's private dance starts at 500 high-grade spirit stones, with each subsequent bid no less than 100. Gentlemen, please begin!" The middle-aged woman's voice resounded once more.

"I bid 600!" The bidding for Fairy Ziyan's private dance was indeed far more competitive than for Ziyuan's. In the blink of an eye, the price soared past the 1000 high-grade spirit stone mark.

"A thousand spirit stones, just to watch a single dance?" He shook his head with a wry smile. If he hadn't witnessed it firsthand, Zhang Xuan would have thought it was utter madness.

As he mused, Chu Xiang's voice sounded beside him: "I bid... one high-grade Essence Spirit Stone!"

"One high-grade Essence Spirit Stone?" Zhang Xuan froze, his eyes widening instantly. The entire Combat Master Hall possessed only ten such high-grade Essence Spirit Stones... and Chu Xiang was offering one, just to watch a dance? That was excessively extravagant!

"To have Fairy Ziyan perform an exclusive dance for me, any cost is worth it!" Chu Xiang stated, noticing Zhang Xuan's surprise.

"Any cost at all?" Zhang Xuan's mouth twitched. Remembering something, his eyes lit up, and he stood up with a confident expression. "How about this: forget about her. Give me that spirit stone... and I'll perform a dance just for you!"

"..." Chu Xiang.