Chapter 101: Please Flog Me to Your Heart’s Content
Chi Yuzhou had originally intended for him to back down, but he never expected the man to leave without even asking a single question. He simply stood up, bowed, and bid his farewell.
“Old Mr. Chi, please do not forget the requirements you drafted. This junior shall take his leave now.”
Chi Yuzhouâs smile faltered slightly.
What requirements had he drafted?
[Interstellar Latest News: The triennial Interstellar Auction will be held tonight in the 7-43 District of the Underground Trading City on Planet A-9.]
[Over a thousand precious items are participating in this auction. Interstellar flight routes for Planet A-9 are severely congested, and a large number of spacecraft have been forced to dock at space stations.]
[Interstellar Latest News: The X-K Alliance happened to begin its first large-scale leave yesterday. Administrator Kui Chuan of the Federation responded that the timing of this leave indeed took the start of the Interstellar Auction into consideration.]
[Interstellar Latest News: According to an anonymous source, the pre-sale price for the top item of this Interstellar Auction has suddenly surged, reaching a staggering amount.]
Inside the Chi Family’s private spacecraft, the interstellar news broadcasted on a loop.
Chi Wan immediately opened her Guangnao.
Sure enough, that top auction item, which had been at 6,000,000 Xingbi an hour ago, had now skyrocketed to a terrifying 300 millionâand it was still rising rapidly, the price changing almost every second.
“Miss, shall we compete for it?”
Chi Wan shook her head. “No need, Uncle Pu. I just want to bid on some rare energy stones and small items that can stabilize energy.”
What she wanted to bid on wasn’t even among the exclusive member items; they were ordinary auction goods that the general public could participate in.
Pu Jing hadn’t expected this answer. He looked at the dozen or so star-cards in his pocket and fell into deep thought.
“In that case, Miss, it’s enough if I go to handle such a simple matter. The auction is a mixed bag with many tedious procedures. I’m worried you’ll find it boring.”
“Alright, thank you for your hard work, Uncle Pu. I want everything related to energy; we can skip the other items. Ruan Nian and I will wait for you at Gougou Paradise.”
“Ah, alright.”
Beside her, Ruan Nian could not hide the joy on her face.
The Underground Trading City was massive; one couldn’t even finish exploring it in two days on foot. It was primarily located beneath the prosperous commercial district of Planet A-9.
Separated by only the ground, the surface was a luxury commercial area with white buildings and large sections of exotic glass, while the underground was a neon-lit trading city where dragons and snakes mingled.
Anyone entering the Underground Trading City had to pass through a specific security checkpoint one by one.
They didn’t check identities or origins; they only required entrants to cover their heads and faces and forbade the carrying of weapons. Here, all living beings were equalâthere was no talk of status or rank. Furthermore, underground trading venues had never been protected by interstellar law; if one lost their life here, there would be no way to seek justice.
Both Chi Wan and Ruan Nian were dressed in black robes and black veiled hats, concealing themselves strictly. Pu Jing and several Chi Family bodyguards wore masks, protecting the two in their midst.
The overall lighting in the underground trading venue was dim. Coupled with the intricate streets, rows of buildings, and the blinding neon lights, though there were many people on the road, most were merged into the scenery, making them difficult to see clearly.
Chi Wan carefully observed the surrounding buildings along the way. When she saw a large area of extremely luxurious and elegant golden buildings, Ruan Nian gently tugged on her black robe.
“Wanwan-jie, we’re here, we’re here!”
Under Uncle Puâs escort, Chi Wan led Ruan Nian inside.
As soon as they entered the building, several handsome men dressed in formal attire came forward to receive them.
Chi Wanâs small hand reached out from her black robe. On her wrist-mounted Guangnao was the membership card information for Gougou Paradise.
The lead managerâs gaze shook, and he immediately bowed respectfully in an interstellar salute.
“Please, come in.”
Chi Wan pulled Ruan Nian and followed the man. The area ahead was quickly cleared; the originally somewhat crowded hall was swiftly opened up into a spacious avenue.
The displaced crowd all looked up at Chi Wan in the center, whispering in discussion.
“Who is that? Such a big background.”
“Who else? A distinguished guest.”
“I saw a VIP come earlier, and it wasn’t even close to this kind of fanfare.”
Chi Wan and Ruan Nian boarded an exclusive elevator that went straight to the top floor.
This entire floor was a private suite exclusively opened by Gougou Paradise for Chi Wan.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, a magnificent lounge appeared before Chi Wan.
“Miss Chi, you may remove your veiled hat here.”
Ruan Nian had already taken off her hat and walked in, clearly familiar with the place.
The manager was stunned by the face under Chi Wanâs hat for a few seconds before lowering his head even further.
“Will it be the same as usual?”
Chi Wanâs hand holding the hat paused. After thinking for two seconds, she spoke:
“Your service is getting worse and worse. I’m very dissatisfied. May I ask if my Xingbi can be refunded?”
The managerâs expression panicked slightly, his voice tight:
“May I know where Miss Chi feels dissatisfied?”
Chi Wan couldn’t say, so she just made something up:
“The… ‘dogs’ here… their looks aren’t quite up to par. I want a refund.”
The originally happy Ruan Nian froze, looking like she was about to cry.
The managerâs forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat as he spoke anxiously:
“Miss Chi, once a recharge is made, it cannot be refunded. If you are dissatisfied with our service, we can change the ‘dogs.’ We guarantee to keep changing them until you are satisfied.”
Chi Wanâs brow furrowed slightly.
She was just looking for an excuse to get her money back. Could it really not be refunded?
The manager was clearly in a hurry. This was the biggest client of Gougou Paradise; if the service was poor, his position as manager might vanish. He continued:
“How about this? I will gift you ten additional free premium services, and all drinks and food today will be complimentary. Please trust us. Gougou Paradise has over twenty branches in the galaxy. If you are dissatisfied with all the dogs in our main store, we can urgently transfer them from other branches.”
Seeing this, Chi Wan could only give up.
She said softly, “Then forget it. Just the usual.”
“Miss Chi, rest assured. As I just promised you, I will gift you ten additional free premium services, and all drinks and food today will be free. I hope you have a pleasant stay.”
The manager wiped away his cold sweat and retreated.
Ruan Nian breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Chi Wan piteously.
“Wanwan-jie, you scared me to death…”
Chi Wan picked up a water glass from the table and took a sip.
Behind her, the doors opened again. Men dressed in exquisite formal attire entered, carrying trays of drinks, fruits, and snacks.
Behind them, rows of men in white formal wear, each with a different but handsome appearance, followed closely.
After they all stood in a row in front of Chi Wan, everyone simultaneously took off their jackets, revealing their provocative outfits.
Then, they all respectfully performed an interstellar salute and retreated to the sides.
Another row walked in.
And another…
A total of seventy or eighty men.
Not only that, rows of electronic automated instrument racks were lined up, filled with various tools Chi Wan did and didn’t recognize.
Immediately after, a dozen crystal chandeliers were turned off, and misty red and purple lights mixed with warm white tones began to flicker. Fragrant mist sprayed from various places in the room. Four handsome “dogs” walked toward Chi Wan.
“Master, which segment shall we begin with today?”
Chi Wan propped herself up, feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles. As she moved back, she saw the “dog” with the most scars on his body approach.
Chi Wan recognized himâone of the “dogs” the original owner loved to abuse the most. Because he was a rare “dog” with a Shaobing constitution, his mental entity was a Samoyed. The original owner liked to have him keep his mental entity materialized while she abused him.
As a result, his new injuries were mixed with old ones; there wasn’t a single spot on him that was unscarred.
“Please, Master, flog me to your heart’s content.”
As he spoke, he knelt before Chi Wan.
His eyes, which had long been trained to have no desire for resistance, were lowered, and his fingertips trembled slightly from fear.
Translator’s Note
Hello everyone! This chapter dives into the “Underground Trading City” and the infamous Gougou Paradise. The term Gougou (çç) literally means “Doggie,” which emphasizes the submissive, “pet-like” role these hosts play for their masters. It’s a bit dark considering the original owner’s history, but Chi Wan is clearly having a “What have I gotten myself into?” moment. Also, the Xue (pressure points) and Nanchong (male concubines) are terms we’ve seen before, but here the scale is much larger!
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