Trembling, she walked up to me. Seeing that I made no move, the woman from the Orchid Gate secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
However, her tense mood had barely relaxed for a minute before a single sentence from me caused her chest to rise and fall erratically once more.
"While I don't hit women, but..."
"If your answer doesn't satisfy me, then prepare to face my staff!"
At first, I didn't think there was anything wrong with what I said.
It wasn't until I saw a blush suddenly flash across the Orchid Gate woman's face that I realized and reacted...
I had said the wrong thing, and she had misunderstood!
Moreover, I distinctly felt that after I had spoken incorrectly, the Orchid Gate woman had silently unbuttoned the shirt button next to her innerwear.
Beneath the black lace-trimmed blouse, she was wearing fiery red lingerie!
If I remembered correctly, Uncle Tuo had once emphasized the personality of women who liked to wear fiery red underwear when he analyzed women for me.
As I was solely focused on practicing the art of deception at the time, I couldn't recall much, but...
There were some words that left a deep impression.
For instance: passionate!
There was no need to say more; the first word alone was enough!
With this thought, I quickly dispelled the panic in my mind and then coldly looked at her, snapping, "Put away your little tricks!"
"I left out a sentence earlier."
"While I don't hit women, I make an exception for whores!"
"So, if you don't want to end up like your two subordinates, hurry up and get rid of that seductive aura!!!"
Don't blame me for speaking harshly. The people of the Orchid Gate didn't achieve their esteemed position in the vast martial world solely through selling their looks.
Because they also possessed life-saving methods and unique skills passed down through generations.
Among these, the most bizarre and miraculous was their "Charm Technique."
The so-called Charm Technique, unlike ordinary martial arts, had no set routines or moves.
It was invisible and intangible.
Don't accuse me of rambling. During the most turbulent period in our country, the women of the Orchid Gate also contributed and even rendered meritorious service.
There are rumors that the courtesans in some top establishments today, who are sought after by numerous wealthy individuals and revered as goddesses from the heavens, are actually members of the Orchid Gate.
They rely on their skills of captivating souls and enchanting all beings.
Therefore, if you wish to avoid any entanglement or involvement with the women of the Orchid Gate, do not easily show them a pleasant demeanor!
...
Hearing my words, the Orchid Gate woman's expression froze intensely.
After taking a deep breath, she gave a wry smile and said, "Alright! I admit defeat!"
"Whatever you want, just name it!"
Upon hearing this, I didn't follow the Orchid Gate woman's lead. Instead, I pointed to a chair beside me, signaling her to sit down first.
Seeing this, after a few seconds of hesitation, the Orchid Gate woman finally sat down as I instructed.
A proper posture when standing, a proper posture when sitting.
I had to admit that the gentle allure of the Orchid Gate women was ingrained in their bones.
When they sat down, they didn't sit upright like ordinary women, but rather sat sideways and slanted.
Do you know why, my brothers?
Because sitting that way, their greatest advantage as women – their figure – could be vividly displayed in an instant.
If the visual impression of the Orchid Gate woman's appearance was "a fleeting glance that disturbed my heart's melody," then her figure was "a thousand charms and ten thousand graces, graceful and enchanting."
One word: exquisite!
I don't know if it was because the Orchid Gate woman was using her figure to subtly release her charm technique on me, or if my self-control wasn't strong enough...
In any case, it wasn't until I took advantage of the opportunity to light a cigarette and inhaled a full puff, causing me to cough violently, that the chaotic thoughts in my mind finally settled.
With my mind calmed, to avoid being ensnared again, I shifted my gaze elsewhere as much as possible and asked the Orchid Gate woman, "What is your name?"
Although she saw through my predicament at a glance, the Orchid Gate woman calmly replied, "My surname is Yang, and my given name is Yang Liuqing."
The moment I heard this name, a dark look flashed in the depths of my eyes.
Surname Yang? Heh! Interesting.
"Village flags praise wine, lotus white; ferry drums unfurl sails, willows green! A fine name!"
Without betraying my thoughts, I praised Yang Liuqing's name, then immediately changed the subject and said, "However... this shouldn't be your real name, right?"
"As far as I know, the first thing one must do to join the Orchid Gate is to change their name and appearance!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Liuqing's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she still smiled calmly, saying, "Heh. I didn't expect you, a young brother from the underworld, to know so much! Yang Liuqing is indeed not my real name, but..."
"What does it matter if it's a real name or a fake one? It's just a name! Are you going to tell me your real name?"
Such provocations naturally wouldn't work on me.
But since she could find me as soon as I returned to Wenzhou, it meant that at some point before... I had already been targeted by her!
The Orchid Gate women act only for money!
If you are targeted by them, it's either because you've shown your wealth, or someone wants to set you up!
Therefore, if I lied, I certainly wouldn't get the truth from her.
With this in mind, when faced with Yang Liuqing's question, I simply replied dismissively, "My name is Chen Xiang, believe it or not!"
Honestly, I never expected that in just one exchange, Yang Liuqing, as a member of the Orchid Gate, had already seen through my attempt to shift the conversation.
Her decisive change of tactic was intended to test me.
Since I had also seen through her intention, there was no reason to wait for her to ask questions first.
So, before Yang Liuqing could formulate her words, I spoke again, "Using a honey trap to extort someone from the Thousand Arts, and only for a mere hundred thousand yuan!"
"Aren't you afraid that doing so would tarnish the reputation of the Orchid Gate, which is also one of the Eight Gates?"
"Tell me! What was Yang Yuanyuan's objective in finding you and asking you to bring people to deal with me?"
Hearing my words, a look of unconcealed shock flashed in Yang Liuqing's eyes, and she parted her red lips slightly, saying, "How did you know?"
"Because I've only offended two people in Wenzhou! And one of them doesn't have this much brains!"
"Therefore, your attempts to conceal the truth are completely ineffective against me!"
Hearing my words, a bitter smile slowly appeared on Yang Liuqing's lips, and she sighed, "They say people from the Thousand Arts are cunning, that outsiders hear one word and people from the Thousand Arts will interpret it as two or three words!"
"Why is it that with you, there aren't so many convoluted little thoughts?"