Chapter 125: The FuseMansion of Myriad Flowers  was always bustling.

It was filled with countless beauties exuding different charms, drawing patrons night after night.

Tonight, however, the brothel was even livelier than usual. Yet, the madam's makeup-laden face no longer held its usual flirtatious and ambiguous smile. Instead, it was etched with panic.

A large contingent of people from both the Overseas Hundred Alliances and Turtle Rock Ridge had arrived at the Mansion of Myriad Flowers almost simultaneously.

Following closely behind them were representatives of the Eastern and Western Factories—imperial agencies notorious for their ruthless methods.

The Factories' Influence

The Eastern Factory had been established first, employing numerous Sorcery experts adept at infiltrating the homes of officials to gather intelligence. 

Their name struck fear into the hearts of high-ranking ministers.