"Miss Liu, we need to set up the auction during the day tomorrow, and it will officially start in the evening. There are many things that require your assistance. Let's have a few drinks, just to get to know each other better."

As Shi Wenshan spoke, he leaned closer to Liu Ruyan, a sly glint in his eyes, "I will also leave behind a precious gemstone, which I will give to you later."

In his view, most women are vain and can be easily conquered by presenting them with jewels.

However, Shi Wenshan was completely unaware that Lin Xunhuan and Liu Ruyan were both following Fang Han's instructions and were setting traps for him step by step.

"Young Master Shi, is this...is this real?"

Liu Ruyan feigned surprise, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Of course it's true! I, Shi Wenshan, never break my word in front of beautiful women, and I'm never stingy."

Shi Wenshan's eyes burned with desire as he greedily sized up Liu Ruyan.

In his eyes, Liu Ruyan possessed both the charm of a mature woman and the shyness of a young girl. This unique allure was fatally attractive to him, a seasoned player in the game of love.

"Thank you, Young Master Shi."

Liu Ruyan raised her wine glass and gracefully toasted Shi Wenshan.

The two men clinked their glasses together, producing a crisp and pleasant sound, and Shi Wenshan tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

In an instant, the mellow wine spread across Shi Wenshan's tongue, with a smooth taste and a long aftertaste.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "The wine from the Hidden Pavilion in Yanming City is truly first-rate. I have never tasted such a fine wine in Guyue City, or even in the entire Tianyuan County."

In reality, he had long been blinded by desire and was indulging in self-intoxication.

With each glass of wine he drank, Shi Wenshan grew increasingly daring.

"Miss Liu, come, let's drink a toast together."

He smiled broadly and pressed his body close to Liu Ruyan.

A barely perceptible sneer flashed in Liu Ruyan's eyes, but on the surface she remained all smiles, cooperating with Shi Wenshan.

Little did they know that as the two were exchanging drinks, a colorless and odorless drug had been secretly added to their wine.

This drug can not only temporarily cause a person to lose their powers, but also induce hallucinations, plunging them into an endless state of delusions.

When Liu Ruyan heard that Shi Wenshan had invited her to drink the nuptial wine, she not only did not refuse in the slightest, but instead gave him a seductive look, her eyes full of allure.

She swayed her waist gracefully and moved with light steps, slowly approaching Shi Wenshan. Their arms intertwined, and the wine in their glasses rippled slightly.

As Shi Wenshan smelled the faint fragrance emanating from Liu Ruyan up close and gazed at her beautiful face, he felt his whole body go weak and his heart flutter.

As the wine from the shared cups was consumed, Shi Wenshan became increasingly bold, and his restless hands began to wander aimlessly.

"Young Master Shi, you can't do anything reckless!"

Liu Ruyan gave a coquettish cry, stretched out her slender hand, seemingly weak and powerless, but actually just right to push away Shi Wenshan's groping hand.

“Miss Liu, now that we are alone in a room, please don’t pretend to be reserved. Seeing a beauty like you, I really can’t control myself.”

Shi Wenshan was taken aback at first, then he smiled shamelessly.

No sooner had he finished speaking than he impatiently put down his wine glass, opened his arms, and pounced on Liu Ruyan like a hungry tiger.

However, Liu Ruyan's cultivation level was not low, and her reaction was extremely quick.

With a swift movement, as agile as an eel, she easily evaded Shi Wenshan's embrace.

In fact, Liu Ruyan was originally only a beginner-level Martial Grandmaster. Later, Lin Xunhuan learned the cultivation technique from Fang Han and passed it on to her. Now her strength is close to that of a high-level Martial Grandmaster, far surpassing Shi Wenshan.

"Miss Liu, we're having such a pleasant conversation, why are you avoiding me?"

Shi Wenshan was quite displeased when he missed his target, and the smile on his face became somewhat stiff.

“Young Master Shi, as Pavilion Master Lin’s subordinate, there’s absolutely nothing that can happen between us within the Lin Yin Pavilion. If Pavilion Master Lin finds out, I’m doomed, unless…”

Liu Ruyan lowered her head slightly, her eyes sparkling with a hint of resentment as she looked at Shi Wenshan, as if she had a great difficulty in preventing him from getting close to her.

"Unless what?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Wenshan, like a shark smelling blood, eagerly pressed for an answer, his lust burning ever brighter.

"Unless... it's outside the Hidden Forest Pavilion..."

Liu Ruyan's voice was soft, like a gentle spring breeze, almost imperceptible.

"Okay! I'll take you out as soon as the auction is over."

Shi Wenshan agreed without hesitation.

"Now, I'll go and arrange for the most beautiful courtesan from our Lin Yin Pavilion to be with you. Young Master Shi, you mustn't forget about me once you have her."

Liu Ruyan winked at Shi Wenshan, looking just like a cunning fox.

After saying that, she gracefully left the room with light, swaying steps.

"This Yanming City is indeed teeming with beautiful women!"

Shi Wenshan watched Liu Ruyan's departing figure, licked his lips, and began to imagine the appearance of the two courtesans who were about to appear. His anticipation grew stronger, and he couldn't wait to see just how beautiful they were.

He was unaware that he had fallen into Lin Xunhuan and Liu Ruyan's trap step by step.