"Dong—dong—dong," as three muffled drumbeats echoed throughout the entire Shixi Building, all the guests fell silent and looked in unison toward the source of the drumbeats, their eyes fixed on the source with anticipation.
One by one, the lanterns hanging inside the building went out, until only the one in the center of the stage remained.
Suddenly, a person appeared out of thin air under the lamplight. He wore a melon-shaped hat and a dark red Tang suit. He held a folding fan with the words "Tranquility" written on it. His round, chubby white face had a kind smile on it. His appearance was very pleasing, and people would feel close to him at first glance.
"Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends! Good afternoon!" He snapped his folding fan shut, gave a perfunctory bow, and began to speak in a deep, resonant voice, "Welcome to the World-Class Auction House tonight. I am the chief auctioneer..."
Qi Maojin walked behind Nan Xian and raised his hand to put his arm around her shoulder, but she dodged it without making a sound.
She turned and walked to the table, casually sat on the low stool on the right, picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth.
Every detail of this room was arranged with extreme elegance and luxury. Even the plates for serving the snacks were made of white jade, not to mention the carved huanghuali wood screen next to it and the golden ginkgo leaves on the screen. Nan Xian had no doubt that they were embroidered with real gold thread.
Even though she had lived in the home of the richest man in China for ten years in her previous life and enjoyed a level of wealth that 99 percent of the world’s population could never reach, Nan Xian still couldn’t help but gasp inwardly when she recognized what was in front of her.
If even a guest room is this extravagant, one can only imagine how astonishing the wealth held by the owner of Shixi Building is...
Diao Yu had said that the Dark Zone also had the power of his wicked disciple, and that his influence here was quite great—the power shown by just one Shixi Building was enough to surprise him, so someone in such a high position would only be more secretive.
It is still impossible to determine what his intentions are towards me, but based on the current situation, it is highly likely that he is an enemy rather than a friend.
If I were to actually confront such a behemoth...
"Hey, what are you thinking about?"
Qi Maojin's suddenly raised voice pulled Nan Xian back to reality from her wandering thoughts. She put down the pastry she was eating, looked at him, and immediately put on a grateful and surprised look, saying, "This is my first time in a place like this, and I find it amazing! If it weren't for you, Young Master Qi, I would never have seen any of this!"
As she spoke, she poured a cup of tea, pushed it to his side, and tilted her head with a smile, "Thank you so much!"
Her acting skills are far beyond what ordinary people can achieve. Nan Xian is the kind of person who does things to the extreme, including acting. As long as she wants to act, every movement she makes, down to the subtle light in her eyes when she smiles and the curve of her lips, can be perfectly flawless.
Her muscle memory, honed through countless practices and real-world combat, was flawless, more than enough to fool Qi Maojin, a paper tiger who had only recently become a playboy.
Sure enough, Qi Maojin was immediately captivated by her smile, his mind went blank, and he took the teacup in a daze, staring at her intently.
Seeing how easily he had taken the bait, Nan Xian's eyes flashed. She deliberately leaned forward, gently stroking the back of his hand with her fingertips, and lowered her voice suggestively, "Young Master Qi, I want to have a private talk with you, but—" She glanced at the bodyguards standing to the side, her implication clear, "There are too many people here!"
She was already extremely beautiful, and her fiery red hair added to her charm. When she came close and acted coquettishly, her voice was soft and sweet, and her body fragrance was alluring. Even a monk would find it difficult to remain calm in front of her.
Qi Maojin had noticed Nan Xian's initial resistance towards him and was prepared to use some special methods on her. He hadn't expected her to suddenly be so proactive. While feeling smug, he also secretly sneered inwardly.
Ha, women are indeed materialistic. They usually ignore ordinary men, but as soon as they see a man with money and power, they stop pretending to be chaste and virtuous and just want to stick to him immediately!
What a despicable scoundrel!
However, looking at the face in front of him and smelling the faint fragrance emanating from her body, Qi Maojin felt a wave of dizziness and a sudden surge of heat within him, making his whole body feel hot.
He subconsciously licked his lips and quickly waved to the group, "Go away, all of you, don't get in the way!"
The bodyguards were used to this kind of scene and were unfazed. They exchanged glances, gave each other disdainful looks, and then retreated in an orderly fashion.
The footsteps faded outside the door, and soon only the two remained in the room. Qi Maojin immediately transformed into a hungry wolf, eagerly pouncing on Nan Xian, "My darling, come and let me give you a kiss—"
His words came to an abrupt halt. He raised his hand, pouting, and stood frozen in place, stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened in astonishment—I...I can't move!
"Uh...u ...
What's going on?! Why can't I move?!
Nan Xian slowly raised her head, withdrew her hand, glanced at the talisman pasted on Qi Maojin's chest, a sly smile appeared on her face, and she nodded in satisfaction.
"Great, great, the effect is immediate."
Upon hearing this, even if Qi Maojin were a fool, he would understand what had happened. He was stunned for a moment, then reacted, glaring at Nan Xian with astonishment and anger, making "uh uh uh" sounds.
Nan Xian was getting up when she heard this. She frowned and clicked her tongue impatiently, "So noisy."
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