First-Class Daoist Gate.

Summary

Zhang Bai Ren, lounging in a brothel, expresses his desire to buy the freedom of several ladies, insisting on a price despite the madam's initial reluctance. After a negotiation, he agrees to pay twenty thousand taels per lady, a sum that shocks everyone. Tie Jun, a companion, is confused by the exorbitant cost but ultimately assists Zhang in drafting the necessary documents. As they leave with the ladies, Zhang reflects on the worth of money compared to saving lives. The next day, he visits the ruins of Loulan, contemplating the history and architecture of the ancient kingdom, contrasting it with Chinese styles, and pondering the fate of its lost treasures.

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