Chapter 2: A Bunch of Odd Fruits

The mind is capable, but the body is not. It can be said to be easy to handle, yet it can also be said to be difficult to manage

The head of the county guard army does not have this much, does he

For instance, he has touched all of these in front of him, yet he has gained nothing.

Moreover, he enjoys touching the hands of young women

Although the women were puzzled, they did not dare to disobey and all extended their hands

Thus, he regained his composure and looked at the group of young ladies in front of him. With his hands clasped behind his back, he paced back and forth and declared in a loud voice: "You should all know that I, Li Dakai, am the owner of this establishment, and everything here is under my authority"

Li Daka scolded

Furthermore, you should also understand the purpose of being here. Now, I shall ask you, have you been coerced by your family, or have you been forcibly sold by your family?

However, not every woman possesses that strange power; among the thousands he has touched, there may not even be one.

Li Dakai's expression became rather unpleasant

Upon entering the first floor, Li Da noticed from a distance that on the grand stage ahead stood a row of young women, counting them revealed there were more than thirty.

Li Dakai nodded in satisfaction, stating that it is essential to have a variety of personalities represented

Su Liuer sent someone to inquire about some widows and poor women who could not afford food, but the rule in the brothel is that only young girls are accepted, which is deeply rooted in this world. What can these old flowers do when they come to the brothel? Therefore, it is deemed to be a heartless establishment, and who would dare to come

One of the two young girls gathered her courage at that moment to ask Li Dakai

The young women who possess special powers within them do not share any common traits

The young lady has quite a good singing voice and has also learned the art of dance

He crossed over and ended up in the body of an old man, which would have been acceptable, but he was surprisingly incapable in that regard, having lived his entire life in a state of weakness

A young woman's face is the facade of a brothel; how can it be presented with pride

This is also one of the reasons why Li Dakai is eager to embark on the path of cultivation

Only due to Li Dakai's identity and status, no one dared to speak out in person

Upon hearing his words, the two young girls immediately stood to the side

Even Li Dakai, now in his fifties, has been growing younger over the past two years, all related to that strange force

After speaking, he cast his gaze over everyone.

This is being circulated privately, and he has particular preferences. There are even rumors that he is incapable in that regard and can only achieve psychological satisfaction through touch.

Only one voice was heard: "My lord, this young lady is willing to serve tea and water."

Li Dakai is quite prominent in Qianliu County, almost everyone knows him. However, his prominence differs from that of other young nobles; it stems from his business acumen, enabling him to thrive in various enterprises.

Serving tea and pouring water can also earn money, so why sell oneself

Li Dakai waved his hand

Li Dakai nodded slightly, indicating that Su Liuer had done quite well, as she had not taken in women who were forcibly sold.

Then his gaze swept across the faces of the group of young women once more

In his hometown, when converting the price, it amounts to just one or two hundred... the price of the text

If anyone is unwilling to work in this line of business, you may express it now, and I will transfer you to another position. Here, anyone can perform without compromising their dignity.

From preparation to opening, the time has been sufficient, yet the girls' appearances remain so low.

"I didn't say we could relax the age limit, did I? Look at these on stage, each one is so young and inexperienced," Li Dakai pointed and commented.

Li Dakai shook his head

The young women on stage appear colorful at first glance, but upon closer inspection of their faces, while they are not entirely unappealing, their overall quality is rather poor

Five taels of silver per month, how can it not amount to sixty taels in a year

This force, upon entering his body, will make him feel an unparalleled sense of comfort, and even his physique will noticeably become stronger

This time, two young girls, both in their twenties, immediately raised their hands

Change to a new batch!" Li Dakai skillfully waved his hand

Then I heard him continue to speak

Over the years, Li Dakai has never been with a woman due to his inadequacies in that regard, and he even harbors a certain aversion towards women

As long as one embarks on the path of cultivation, one will surely be able to identify the root of the problem and resolve it immediately

However, when he approached, the smile on his face gradually froze, and he furrowed his brows instead

Alright, you two stand aside first

If there is anything to say, say it now; you can go home directly." Li Dakai added.

"Brother Kai, that's it, that's all there is." Su Liuer felt a bit embarrassed

Upon hearing these words, all the young ladies became invigorated, with many of them even turning flushed with excitement.

At this moment, he stepped onto the stage and said to the women, "Extend your hands."

How could this happen

Yet, deep within the gaze, some unusual colors emerged

Then Li Dakai walked over one by one, grasping their wrists, gently kneading them as if sensing something

However, it is not those women who are being scolded, but rather the men of this world, who do not understand what it means to have the love of an elder sister and the tenderness of an aunt

Seeing that Li Dakai was truly not forcing the issue, others were somewhat moved, and a whispering murmur arose among the crowd

The remaining individuals, the work to be done next will be distributed according to labor. At present, I do not know how the business will fare upon its opening, so I cannot provide you with a precise figure. However, I can guarantee that each person will receive a base salary of five taels of silver per month

The model can innovate, but changing the dogmatic and stubborn thoughts of these individuals is not something that can be accomplished overnight

If you do not possess a particular skill, you can serve tea and water, acting as a servant. A month's wages of ... silver would be sufficient for your living expenses, and you might even be able to send a little back home

Tall or short, beautiful or ugly, from young girls in their teens to elderly women in their seventies or eighties, all could potentially possess it, yet he could find no pattern at all

However, in the next moment, Li Da Kai's words dispelled their thoughts.

Upon hearing this, everyone remained silent.

However, it is evident that as he completes each "sensing" one by one, his expression gradually turns to disappointment

Moreover, after each entity with special powers is absorbed by him, there will be no second effect upon subsequent contact

A hint of panic appeared on Su Liuer's face, and she immediately explained: "Brother Kaikai, you may not be aware, but there were originally quite a few young ladies. However, the daughters sold from their families, you specifically indicated not to take, only those who are willing, so... this... this has resulted in fewer options!"

Li Da furrowed his brows even tighter. In this era that laughs at poverty but not at prostitution, surprisingly, there are not many young women willing to take this quick-money path

Each person is meticulously dressed, adorned in vibrant and eye-catching attire

The others in the audience, upon witnessing this, fell silent at that moment

Until he crossed over, he inadvertently discovered that when he touched women, he could sometimes gain a strange power from them.

A group of unsophisticated people

Sir, the young lady did not think it through just now. May I choose again

But Li Dakai knew that this was not a rumor; it was absolutely true

Brother Kai, although we have relaxed the age restrictions as per your request, people are still unwilling to come. They think our place is a shady establishment selling human meat buns. Otherwise, which brothel would want to hire those in their thirties, forties, or even fifties

Some of the timid immediately lowered their heads, not daring to look at him. Those who were bolder, however, straightened their chests and even threw him flirtatious glances

Upon hearing his words, all these women lowered their heads; they were all impoverished women who could not afford to eat, and had turned to this profession out of desperation

Forget it