**Chapter 28: Why Is It So Hard Just to Give My Little Brother a Break?**

Among the group of disciples, some couldn't help but let their gazes linger on the beautiful women in the brothel, their interest evident.

Liu Mei said calmly, "If any of you are interested, you may spend the night with them. However, it must be consensual, and you are not to use any cultivation techniques that might harm them."

Several disciples seemed tempted, and Xie Gui, relieved, quickly smiled and said, "Then tonight, I'll have to experience these worldly beauties for myself."

Wang Yanan chimed in, reminding him, "You can't have your cake and eat it too. If you go over there, someone will be left to spend the night alone. Are you really willing to do that?"

Hearing this, the disciples immediately dismissed the idea. These mortal women, though beautiful, couldn't compare to their senior sisters who were well-versed in dual cultivation techniques.

Naturally, Lin Fengmian wouldn't consider mingling with such ordinary women. In his past life as Master Lin, whenever he visited brothels, he only drank non-alcoholic beverages.

Of course, if it didn't cost anything, that might be a different story.

Besides, he wasn't too worried about being drained of his energy. Even if Chen Qingyan didn't want him, wasn't Xia Yunxi still around?

Wang Yanan glanced at Xie Gui with a knowing smile. "What does Junior Brother Xie think?"

Xie Gui suddenly felt a sharp pain in his kidneys. Gritting his teeth, he said hesitantly, "I... grew up poor, so I've never been to such places... I…"

Liu Mei shot him a cold, threatening look and let out a slight hum of disapproval.

Feeling utterly defeated, Xie Gui muttered, "I'm still reluctant to leave Senior Sister Liu…"

*All I wanted was to give my little brother a break—why is it so difficult?*

Liu Mei smiled in satisfaction and said, "You can stay here and enjoy yourselves or wander around the city, but make sure to return by the hour of the boar (9-11 PM)."

"Just remember not to wander too far to avoid getting lost, and don't cause any trouble."

With that, Liu Mei left with Xia Yunxi and the others, leaving the disciples standing there, looking at one another, unsure of what to do.

Lin Fengmian was a little surprised that Liu Mei would be so trusting as to let them out of her sight. Was she really so confident?

Regardless, Lin Fengmian and Xie Gui didn't waste any time and quickly left the brothel, walking out into the bustling, prosperous streets.

After several years away, returning to such a familiar, vibrant place filled Lin Fengmian with a mix of emotions.

Standing in the heart of the bustling city, he felt a sense of confusion and helplessness, unsure of where to go next.