Building A Carnal Empire In The Fantasy World-Chapter 12: Grinding Gains And Stingy System

Kael’s day at the Pleasure Wand Whorehouse was a dream come true. By dusk, he’d serviced three more female clients, bringing his total to four for the day.

Each session pushed his half-lust demon stamina to the limit, leaving his muscles sore but his confidence soaring, and his experience growing gradually.

Jace, meanwhile, only managed two clients, his scowl deepening with every hour.

The whorehouse buzzed with activity, as female clients were scarcer than male ones—Sara, Lila, and Mira barely had a moment to breathe, catering to a steady stream of men eager to escape Eldoria’s puritanical streets.

The Pleasure Wand ran through 18 to 24 clients daily, each paying 5 silver coins, which meant Madam Vex was raking in around 120 silver coins a day. The staff’s daily cut was a modest 5 silver coins each, barely enough for a decent monthly living expenses in the city.

As night fell, Kael retreated to his cramped room. He sat cross-legged on the stone bed, the scratchy sheet bunched around his waist.

The dim glow of a mana-lantern cast flickering shadows across the cracked walls, and Kael’s glasses glinted as he called out in his mind to summon the Porn Empire System. His heart raced with anticipation—he’d felt the system’s chime after each client, and he was eager to check his gains.

The translucent blue screen flared to life, its golden text appearing in a heartbeat.

[Ding!]

[Daily Performance Summary]

[Clients Serviced: 4 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Total EXP Earned: 85

Total LP Earned: 14

Performance Rating Average: 68%]

[Level Up! System Level 0 → 1

System Shop Unlocked

Next Level Requirement: 300 EXP]

Kael’s lips curled into a grin. "Level 1 already? Not bad for a day’s work." His body still ached, but the system’s rewards made it worth it.

The unlock of the System Shop sent a thrill through him—he’d already tasted its power and now he could explore more options to boost his skills.

He tapped the air, and the shop panel materialized, glowing with a list of tantalizing items. Skills, artifacts, and enhancements scrolled past, each with a price tag that made his eyes widen.

The cheapest item—a basic Flirtatious Wink skill—cost 20 LP. A Seductive Whisper potion was 25 LP. A pair of Enchanted Silk Gell that boosted charm by 10%? A whopping 50 LP. Kael’s grin faded, his jaw clenching.

"Twenty LP for a wink? Are you kidding me?" he muttered, glaring at the screen. "This system’s stingier than a merchant in the slums!"

The screen pulsed, and a new message appeared.

[System Remark: Don’t whine, host. Quality comes at a price. Work harder, grind smarter, or stay a broke noob forever.]

Kael’s eye twitched. "Oh, you wanna play dirty, huh? Call me a noob one more time, you glorified vending machine!"

[System Remark: Noob.]

Kael threw his hands up, cussing under his breath. "Fine, you win this round, system." He leaned back, the stone bed cold against his spine. He didn’t have enough LP for the shop’s goodies yet, but he wasn’t about to sit around sulking.

The gala at House Varnell was just days away, and the Church of Sacredflame’s Flame Knights were sniffing closer. He needed to get stronger, fast.

His eyes landed on the shop’s conversion rates. Five LP for one Low-Grade Spirit Stone. He had 14 LP—enough for two stones with some change left over. "Alright, let’s try cultivating," he said, tapping the option. "Gimme two Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

The screen shimmered, and a soft glow materialized in his hands. Two small, translucent stones appeared, each the size of a pebble and pulsing with faint mana.

They were warm to the touch, their surfaces etched with tiny runes that seemed to hum with power. Kael’s lust demon blood stirred, sensing the energy within.

[Ding!]

[10 LP converted to 2 Low-Grade Spirit Stones. LP Balance: 4]

Kael settled into a cross-legged position, the stones resting in his palms. He closed his eyes, focusing on the mana’s flow, just like the memories of his new body had taught him.

The air around him grew heavy, the mana-lantern flickering as he drew the stones’ energy into his core.

It felt like drinking a shot of liquid fire—warm, intense, and a little overwhelming. His muscles tingled, his blood pulsed, and a faint heat spread through his chest.

He exhaled slowly, his breath steady.

He allowed the instinct and inherited memory to guide him through the processes.

’Focus on the breath. Draw in the energy. Let the stone’s energy melt into your core gradually.’

The air grew thick and oppressive with mana. The flame of the mana-lantern dimmed, flickering like a candle about to snuff out.

The stones pulsed once... Then burst into a radiant cascade of soft blue and white energy.

The threads of mana coiled up his arms like serpents made of heat and desire. They slithered beneath his skin, seeping into his meridians. His muscles tightened.

A line of sweat trickled down his brow as the power surged through his core—

And then snapped inward with a jolt, like a rubber band of energy being released.

An hour later, the stones crumbled to dust in his hands, their luster gone. Kael opened his eyes, blinking as the system pinged again.

[Ding!]

[Cultivation Breakthrough! Power Level: Mortal Rank 1 → Mortal Rank 3]

[Stamina: 8 → 10]

[Libido: 100 → 110]

[New Passive Effect: Mana-Infused Vitality – 5% faster recovery after physical exertion]

Kael’s jaw dropped. "Mortal Rank 3? From two measly stones?" He flexed his arms, feeling a new strength coursing through him. His body didn’t ache as much, and the lingering exhaustion from his client sessions had faded.

The system’s boost was no joke—those stones had pushed him two levels higher, and his stamina had crept up to a respectable 10. He wasn’t a ’powerhouse’ yet, but he was no longer the "pathetic" noob the system had roasted him for.

He stood, stretching his limbs. The whorehouse was quiet now, the distant sounds of Sara and Lila’s laughter was replaced by the soft creak of the building settling.

Outside, Eldoria’s streets hummed with nightlife. Kael’s mind drifted to Sandra’s offer, the silver serpent insignia still tucked in his pocket.

It was tempting, but the whorehouse was his grinding ground for now. More clients meant more LP, more EXP, and a shot at unlocking the system’s juicier features, like the Lust Technique Tree.

A knock at the door broke his thoughts. Madam Vex’s voice called through, sharp and commanding. "Kael, downstairs. We’re reviewing your performance for the gala prep."

Kael grinned, slipping the insignia into his pocket for now. "Coming, Madam!" He straightened his tunic, his confidence surging.

Four clients, a level-up, and a cultivation breakthrough in one day? He was on a roll. The gala was his chance to shine, and with the system backing him up, he’d make sure every noble in House Varnell remembered his name.