In the main hall of Chunfeng Tower, an unremarkable protagonist sat in a corner.
He had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes held the same unwavering determination that any protagonist possesses.
Although he was living in a brothel, he never put down his sword.
For him, in the capital city of Yin, where gold, silver, and power intertwine, the only thing he could rely on was the sword in his hand.
Chu Fan ignored the wine in his cup. He straightened his back and stared at the entrance of Chunfeng Tower until a slender figure appeared, at which point he felt relieved.
Chu Xiaoxiao was exceptionally beautiful, especially with her innocent and charming girl-next-door demeanor, which made her stand out in a place as glamorous as Chunfeng Tower.
Dozens of eyes stared intently at her the whole way.
However, no one dared to make a move, because when the banquet had just started, He Yunxiao, a notorious lecher in Yinjing, had declared that he wanted to enjoy the moonlight with Miss Chu.
That's a marquis's son; most people wouldn't dare mess with him.
Chu Fan looked at his sister, gripping the sword sheath tightly with his left hand.
Although Xiaoxiao isn't my biological sister, we've relied on each other for many years, and though we're not blood relatives, our bond is stronger than blood. That damned scoundrel He, who disregards the law and wreaks havoc in Yinjing, even dared to make advances towards Xiaoxiao! Tonight, I will rid the people of this scourge!
Chu Xiaoxiao returned to her seat, and Chu Fan suppressed his thoughts, saying gently, "I told you there were no candied hawthorns at the door, but you insisted on going to look."
Chu Xiaoxiao said angrily, "There aren't any near the entrance, and there aren't any along the way either."
Chu Fan smiled indulgently and said, "If you don't have any, then you don't have any. Eating some candied fruit is the same."
Chu Xiaoxiao reached out with her chopsticks to pick up a crab from the table.
"Xiaoxiao wants to eat this."
Chu Fan gently tapped her hand with the end of his chopsticks and said, "Crabs are cold in nature. You've been in poor health since you were little, so you're not allowed to be greedy."
Chu Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue at her brother and said sweetly, "Okay."
However, she quickly changed the subject.
"I went to the next street just now and ran into a few homeless people."
Chu Fan was startled, and his sword instantly drew an inch from its sheath. He asked anxiously, "Are you alright? What did those men do to you? Were you injured?"
Chu Xiaoxiao said, "No, it's just that Young Master He happened to be passing by and helped me out."
Chu Fan frowned: "He Yunxiao? He would do good deeds?"
Chu Xiaoxiao tilted her head and pondered, "Young Master He is completely different from the rumors when he's in private. It seems that his usual arrogance and domineering attitude is intentional."
He Yunxiao is now her puppet, used to deal with the wicked woman who seduced her brother; she can't just be killed with a single blow.
Chu Fan completely trusted Chu Xiaoxiao's words. He immediately thought that He Yunxiao's father, Marquis Wuqing, He Yuanhao, was a general in the army, and his father, Chu Tianzhu, who had an accident many years ago, and his deputy general, Du Lie, who was beheaded the year before last, were both generals with great prestige in the army.
Could it be that He Yunxiao's usual arrogant behavior was a deliberate attempt to conceal his true abilities?
It's not impossible; it's entirely possible!
Chu Fan put down the sword he had been gripping tightly and picked up the wine cup. Looking at the clear wine in the cup, he secretly made up his mind to clear his father's name and restore justice to the Great Qi.
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To be fair, the villains were truly pitiful, but also truly satisfying!
After bidding farewell to Jiang Wuyou, He Yunxiao returned to the main hall of Chunfeng Tower and quickly got into the swing of things.
Drinking and eating heartily, playing drinking games and embracing women on both sides.
Not only did no one find him noisy, but people would even come to befriend him from time to time.
At first, some of the young men at the table felt that He Yunxiao was different from before, but after He Yunxiao told two dirty jokes, everyone's relationship warmed up again.
This time, however, no matter how much he joked or how loudly he made noise, He Yunxiao's gaze never fell on Chu Xiaoxiao.
All of this was observed by Chu Fan, who was good at careful observation.
He Yunxiao's actions confirmed his suspicions: this Brother He was indeed seeking to protect his family by bringing shame upon himself.
Soon, the banquet ended, and the newly arrived courtesan, Du Yinyun, appeared, accompanied by a maid carrying a gong.
Although everyone in the hall had seen Du Hua Kui once before the banquet, they were still stunned by Du Yin Yun's beauty.
Her eyes were stained with lacquer, her lips were stained with blood, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her skin was as white as snow.
His face was expressionless, seemingly cold and indifferent, with a slight frown between his brows, as if he were worried and sorrowful.
Du Yinyun clasped her hands in front of her and walked slowly with an upright posture. This was not the way a woman of the night usually walked, but rather the usual etiquette of a young lady from a respectable family.
Such demeanor reminded everyone of her identity.
Daughter of General Du Lie!
This added status made even those who weren't originally interested in vying for the title of courtesan start to feel breathless.
As she approached, everyone could finally see her attire clearly.
Even He Yunxiao, who had a wealth of experience from his previous life, was immediately impressed.
This girl was originally aloof and indifferent, a kind of ice queen, but now she was wearing a thin veil, and as she moved, her fragrant shoulders and thighs were faintly visible through the veil.
On the contrary, it arouses people's desire to find out more.
The owner of Chunfeng Tower is a real talent!
He Yunxiao couldn't help but sigh.
Du Hua Kui walked to the center of the hall, to the center of the martial arts arena, intending to announce the rules for the competition. Unexpectedly, she and Chu Fan below the arena made eye contact.
He Yunxiao had a bad feeling. This protagonist's halo was too terrifying! How could they even make eye contact?
But what's even more terrifying isn't the protagonist's halo, but the bell in Chu Xiaoxiao's hand!
jingle!
A bell rang in He Yunxiao's ears, a sound that could only be heard after consuming the Soul-Devouring Pill.
In an instant, millions of ants tore at his bones, muscles, and blood vessels.
The pain was indescribable; compared to it, even death seemed like a relief.
If it weren't for the "poison resistance boost" he had previously acquired for free, He Yunxiao would probably be writhing in pain on the ground right now.
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