Free Web NovelChapter 1388: Chapter 448: Narrow Paths Meet
Upon hearing the other party claim to be Hong Mingyue, Yue Mubai couldn’t help but take a closer look at Hong Mingyue.
"Ming Yue, why are you here?"
Earlier, Yue Mubai had received a letter from Hong Mingyue, in which she said that due to certain reasons, she had changed her appearance and would soon bring a few people to Xuanwu City to seek refuge with him.
Therefore, Yue Mubai wasn’t too surprised, knowing that Hong Mingyue was always a woman of some means. As long as she was still poisoned by the toxin he had refined, he wasn’t afraid she wouldn’t follow his commands.
However, Yue Mubai didn’t know that Hong Mingyue had already changed to a new body and the poison had long been lifted.
"Mubai, you know this woman too?"
"She’s my disciple niece and is here to participate in the Jiu Provinces Hunting; it seems there has been a misunderstanding. Ming Yue, come and pay your respects to Third Young Master Jin and Young Master Xi; they are both in the same team as us and our companions."
Yue Mubai glanced at Hong Mingyue, and although she had changed her appearance, truth be told, Hong Mingyue’s new look was much more pleasant than her former enchanting appearance.
Yue Mubai also knew what kind of people Third Young Master Jin was like, and having an extra Hong Mingyue around meant having another person to please them.
Third Young Master Jin squinted his eyes, taking a few glances at Hong Mingyue, especially noticing her curvaceous and alluring yet pure appearance, his eyes lit up.
Wow, this woman is far superior to those female Demon Hunters from the Red Sleeve Pavilion. No wonder Hong Yulang and Xi Jiuye would have a dispute over her.
For this Jiu Provinces Hunting, Old Master Jin forbade him from bringing any female Demon Hunters to prevent any mishaps caused by women.
Unexpectedly, Yue Mubai brought a great beauty, making him overjoyed.
Xi Jiuye also glanced at Hong Mingyue, and upon learning she wasn’t a courtesan, his expression relaxed a bit, but he didn’t show the same longing expression as Third Young Master Jin, merely withdrawing his gaze indifferently.
This left Hong Mingyue feeling somewhat unsatisfied.
She thought to herself, her resemblance to the Northern Territory Female War God should have moved Xi Jiuye, yet he remained unmoved. Perhaps the South Nether Empress’s earlier investigation was wrong, but Xi Jiuye did indeed show a surprised expression upon seeing her.
Still, she was in no hurry; for her, having Xi Jiuye in the same team meant plenty of opportunities later on.
She couldn’t believe, with her skills, that spending time together during the Jiu Provinces Hunting wouldn’t attract Xi Jiuye.
Thus, despite several twists and turns, the team led by the Jin Family finally formed successfully.
Meanwhile, after entering Xuanwu City, Ye Lingyue began to inquire about Di Shen’s whereabouts.
However, there were simply too many teams from various cities entering Xuanwu City these days, the city was vast, inns numerous, unfamiliar to Ye Lingyue and her companions. After consideration, she decided to settle everyone before using the Phoenix Token to privately contact Di Shen.
"Ling Yue, since it’s hard to find Di Shen for now, why not let everyone find an inn to stay in the city first? I’ll take you to meet my other two companions, although the place is quite special, don’t mind it too much." Bo Qing coughed a few times and led Ye Lingyue towards the bustling area in Xuanwu City.
On the way to meet them, Bo Qing also told Ye Lingyue that the Heroic Society’s team was previously ranked on the Heavenly Ranking.
"Besides cities, organizations like clubs and merchant associations can also be featured on the Heavenly Ranking. The best result the Heroic Society ever achieved was ranked 183rd, but due to intense competition, it’s now off the list." Bo Qing said regretfully.
"Bo Qing, thank you for your willingness to cooperate with me."
Ye Lingyue also understood that had she not become the City Lord of Huangquan City, Bo Qing and the Heroic Society could have developed better.
Since she became the City Lord, some unlawful activities of the Heroic Society had ceased, leading to significant losses for Bo Qing in pursuit of Little Jiu Nian, yet he hadn’t uttered a single complaint.
"I’m happy to do it, there’s no need for thanks. Had it not been for you, how else would I have come to Ancient Nine Provinces? Ling Yue, you know I’ve always..."
Bo Qing’s lips curled into a smile, his handsome eyes filled with infinite charm.
"Hey, hey, just talking, why get so close."
An odd voice interrupted, Guangzi grabbed her sister like an eagle protecting its chicks, blocking Ye Lingyue behind her.
The words of admiration that Bo Qing was about to say were abruptly cut off.
"Chairman Bao, sorry, Guangzi has been saying she’s hungry and insisted on having you treat us to a meal, claiming that as the head of the society, you wouldn’t mind two more mouths to feed."
Qin Xiaochuan followed behind, giving Bo Qing an awkward smile.
With the words said up to this point, even if Bo Qing wanted to act out, he had no choice but to let it slide.
He cast a sideways glance at Guangzi, wearing a half-smiling expression.
"Does Miss Guangzi really want to go ’eat’ with us? However, the place we’re going might be quite ’inconvenient’ for Miss Guangzi."
"What’s so inconvenient? I’m the leading performer of the Moonlight Troupe; there’s no place, however unsavory, that I haven’t been. Where Ling Yue goes, so can I."
Guangzi sighed inwardly, thinking no wonder her father said her mother had many suitors when she was young. Her sister was just as impressive, attracting relentless admirers even while concealing her appearance.
But Guangzi quickly understood what Bo Qing meant by ’inconvenient.’
Coincidentally, the place Bo Qing took Ye Lingyue to was the Red Sleeve Pavilion.
As the lights switched on, Xuanwu City’s nightlife had just begun.
Within the vast Red Sleeve Pavilion, music and dance flourished, while scantily clad female Demon Hunters at the entrance flirted and bantered with patrons, occasionally casting flirtatious glances at passersby.
"Bo Qing, are your two companions here?"
Ye Lingyue knew what kind of place it was upon arrival. Though fearless, it was her first time there, causing a slight awkwardness on her face, fortunately masked by the soot she had darkened her face with.
However, Guangzi’s expression was far more exaggerated; her enchanting and alluring face seemed like a colorful dye shop, with all sorts of colors showing.
"Ling Yue, my two companions actually possess good power—they’re men... you understand."
Bo Qing helplessly shrugged. Previously, Tan Su despised places like this, yet he had to bring Ye Lingyue here to meet with the companions, knowing her personality wouldn’t be bound by such trivialities.
"Tsk, a group of low-life men, I’m not interested in places like this. Ling Yue, I’d rather wait outside for you."
Guangzi felt like sneezing from the scent of the girls at the Red Sleeve Pavilion, unwilling to risk having her identity revealed. Thinking it over, she decided to wait outside with Qin Xiaochuan.
