Chapter 145: The Mistress of the Golden Phoenix Tower
She quickly turned around to see Lin Tianlu standing behind her, a smile on his face.
When did this man appear?!
Although she was surprised, the beautiful woman suppressed her shock and pulled away, taking two steps back. “Are you the Master Lin that everyone’s talking about?”
“I am.”
Lin Tianlu looked towards the courtyard. “Miss Shuya, is this your new friend?”
Hua Shuya helped steady Mo Danyan, who was swaying from the effects of the charm technique.
“She’s not a friend. She’s here for Senior.”
“I am Yao Chuyun, the second-in-command of the Golden Phoenix Tower in this town.”
The beautiful woman quickly regained her seductive smile and bowed gracefully. “I’m here to pay Master Lin a visit.”
“The Golden Phoenix Tower?”
Lin Tianlu was surprised.
That tower…
He had never heard of it.
“Senior, the Golden Phoenix Tower is a new brothel that was recently established downstream of the Ningguan River.”
Hua Shuya walked over, her face serious.
Lin Tianlu suddenly understood and chuckled. “So it’s the brothel built by Miss Yao. My apologies. I didn’t expect you to visit me. Would you like to come inside for a while?”
“There’s no need for hospitality.”
Yao Chuyun narrowed her eyes, studying him curiously.
He was indeed handsome, like a scholar, with a gentle and refined aura that made people feel comfortable. He was far more pleasant than those stuffy and rigid scholars from the academy.
“Now that I’ve met you, Master Lin, I can sense your extraordinary qualities.”
Yao Chuyun smiled faintly, her eyes sparkling with a pink hue. “But appearances can be deceiving. I’m more curious about… what kind of person you truly are.”
As she spoke, a faint, alluring mist seemed to envelop the courtyard, like a hazy dream.
Lin Tianlu glanced around and saw that the courtyard had vanished, replaced by a luxurious bedchamber. Dim candlelight flickered, creating an intimate atmosphere. Behind a red silk screen, beautiful women seemed to be swaying and dancing, their voices seductive, the sound of splashing water tantalizing.
“I have no intention of harming you, Sir. I just want to serve you and make you happy. We can be good neighbors and take care of each other~”
A soft, seductive voice whispered from behind him, a sweet fragrance filling the air.
The beautiful women behind the screen emerged, their naked bodies moving enticingly, as if they were—
“Such vulgar seduction techniques! How dare you try to defile Tianlu’s eyes!”
A cold voice suddenly rang out.
The women froze, their bodies enveloped in a cloud of pixelated mist, only their surprised faces visible.
“What—”
Yao Chuyun was forcefully pushed back, her face filled with shock.
Who had interfered with her charm technique?!
“Miss Yun Yue, your actions… have turned a seductive scene into a horror movie.”
Lin Tianlu sighed helplessly.
He looked around at the floating “heads,” a rather creepy sight.
He waved his hand, dispelling the charm technique and restoring the courtyard to its original state.
If he continued watching, he might have nightmares tonight.
But this technique seemed familiar. He had seen something similar before.
“…”
Yao Chuyun stood there frozen, completely bewildered.
What had just happened?
Why had her charm technique… vanished without a trace?
“Your Yin technique was a bit inappropriate, Miss.”
Lin Tianlu walked towards her with a helpless smile. “If you want to test me, why don’t you show me your true abilities? For example—”
He extended his finger and gently tapped her forehead.
Yao Chuyun’s eyes widened in shock, as if she had been struck by lightning.
When Lin Tianlu withdrew his finger, her legs trembled, and she stumbled back, barely managing to stay upright. Her face was pale and dazed.
A chilling sense of death had washed over her.
It was a terrifying feeling she had never experienced before, yet she couldn’t explain what it was.
“I-I…”
She tried to speak, but her tongue felt heavy and clumsy.
“Now, Miss, would you care to tell me your true intentions?”
Lin Tianlu smiled kindly.
But to Yao Chuyun, it was the most terrifying smile she had ever seen. She took several steps back, her voice trembling. “Y-you’re truly as powerful as the rumors say…”
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “What strange rumors are spreading now?”
—There’s an immortal living in Changling County.
Yao Chuyun had dismissed it as an exaggeration.
After all, she had never seen an immortal in her decades of life. And immortals didn’t exist in the Realm of Demons and Ghosts.
But who would have thought… this man truly possessed the terrifying power of a legendary immortal!
Her defiance crumbled, and she bowed deeply. “I came here to test you, Sir, to see if there were any dangers lurking in Changling County.”
Lin Tianlu stroked his chin. “Your Golden Phoenix Tower wants to establish a presence in Changling County?”
“We used to belong to the Ji Red Workshop. Seeing that there were no Luo Xing members here, and very few ghosts, we thought we could take control of this territory.”
Yao Chuyun’s face was filled with fear. “But we didn’t know that such a powerful individual as yourself resided here, Sir. We were… too presumptuous.”
“I heard that your Golden Phoenix Tower has been causing quite a stir lately.”
Lin Tianlu asked curiously, “I heard some rumors on my way back to town.”
“We…”
Yao Chuyun hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth. “Although we used some charm techniques, those scholars were already lustful and hypocritical. I don’t see anything wrong with what we did.”
“Stop using those techniques.” Lin Tianlu chuckled softly. “If I have time tonight, I’ll pay your establishment a visit and have a chat with you.”
“…Yes, Sir.”
Yao Chuyun bowed her head in submission.
After receiving his permission to leave, she hurriedly fled.
Hua Shuya watched her go, then said, “Senior, letting her go like this… isn’t it too risky? What if they try to escape?”
“They won’t dare to escape, at least not this woman.”
Lin Tianlu smiled. “I’ve heard of the Ji Red Workshop. It’s a powerful demon and ghost faction. If we can use her as a lead to learn more about them, it would be beneficial.”
Hua Shuya nodded thoughtfully.
Mo Danyan, who was still sitting in the pavilion, stood up shakily, her heart still pounding. She bowed respectfully. “Thank you for saving me, Senior Lin.”
“It was nothing.” Lin Tianlu chuckled.
“Sir, how was your trip?” Hua Shuya looked towards the gate. “Where is Madam…”
“She’s waiting in the carriage. We need to tidy up the house and prepare a spare room.”
A spare room?
Hua Shuya was confused.
Were they expecting guests?
But she quickly dismissed the thought, her expression turning serious. “Sir, you should go to Miss Cheng’s house.”
Lin Tianlu’s smile vanished.
“What happened?”
“Don’t worry, Sir. It’s not Miss Cheng herself, but her family.”
Hua Shuya’s voice was filled with concern. “Miss Cheng’s younger sister has somehow learned Yin techniques and her personality has changed drastically. Miss Cheng and I managed to subdue her and confine her at home, but we’re worried something might happen.”
Lin Tianlu said in a low voice, “I’ll go and take a look.”
…
As Lin Tianlu quickly left, a figure stepped into the courtyard.
“Miss Hua, what happened? Why did Sir leave so suddenly?”
“…Madam?”
Hua Shuya blinked in surprise, almost speechless.
Madam Mao, standing before her, seemed to have undergone a transformation. Her aura was ethereal and otherworldly, completely different from before!
Although they were both women, for some reason… she felt that Madam Mao was much more beautiful now?
Mao Ruoyu walked towards her and called out softly, “Shuya?”
“S-something happened at Miss Cheng’s house. Sir went to help. He should be able to resolve it.”
Hua Shuya quickly regained her composure. She was about to ask what had happened during their trip when a shadowy figure suddenly appeared, approaching them at lightning speed!
“Madam, watch out!”
Her expression changed, and she instinctively tried to shield Mao Ruoyu.
But as she reached out, she was suddenly embraced by the mysterious newcomer.
Thump
Her face collided with a pair of soft and bouncy mounds, and Hua Shuya froze, her mind reeling.
“I finally get to meet the famous Shuya! Let me get a good look at you~”
A sweet chuckle sounded in her ear.
But Hua Shuya was completely bewildered.
W-what was going on?
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