In his previous life, Zhang Kezhen was a top brothel manager in Dongguan, skilled in navigating social relationships and adept at the intrigues of pleasure and power. One moment he was fast asleep, and the next he had been reborn as a poor young man with the same name in Lin Yuan City of the Great Yan Dynasty, living in a bare house with creditors at the door.
A hellish difficulty setting from the start? Zhang Kezhen isn't worried! He outsmarts a local bully with nothing but empty promises, then talks his way into Tianxiang House, a top-class brothel. Putting his old skills to use in this new life, he promotes the star courtesan, runs marketing, builds connections, and crushes his rivals, bringing the ruthless rules of office politics to a whole new world!
He only meant to return to his old line of work in this mortal world, enjoying good food and drink and living a comfortable life. But by chance, he stumbles upon a shocking secret about Yun Shang, the aloof star courtesan, and gets caught up in a bloody struggle over the legendary Ascension Token.
Pressure from mysterious sects, covetous factions, and schemes by his former colleagues... In this cruel world where mortals are no better than ants, Zhang Kezhen relies on his sharp, resourceful mind to navigate between seductive traps and deadly dangers.
"Competing on the immortal path? Sorry, my specialty is dealing with people, whether they're mortals or immortals!"
See how this brothel manager maneuvers his way through the pleasure quarters and the world of immortal cultivation, planning every step, gaining both power and beauty, and forging an unconventional path to ascension all his own!
