Mingyue Tower was built in the center of the bridge, with a two-story pavilion standing in the air. There were no railings on the front, back, left, or right. Only a small pavilion stood in the middle of the lake, with painted boats gliding on the water. It was instantly beautiful, like a fairyland on earth. Those who could afford to patronize Mingyue Tower must be of noble birth.
Here, even the waiters were refined individuals capable of serving wine. Ordinary people could not enter even if they wanted to, and the commission was astonishingly high.
Of course, these were all obtained from the guests. The more upscale the place, the higher the fees; this is an eternal truth.
Today, Liu Liu entered Mingyue Tower with only Dai Mei, fearing that more people would attract attention and prevent them from meeting the contact person. These people dared to be so arrogant, they must possess extraordinary courage.
Or perhaps there was a powerful organization behind them; a single soldier would not dare to speak such grand words.
Liu Liu and Dai Mei, a pair of handsome man and beautiful woman, attracted attention as soon as they reached the entrance.
Although Fengyue City was full of handsome men and beautiful women, they always felt that they were not as dazzling and radiant as the people before them. That innate, unyielding pride and nobility, gazing directly at others, exuded a noble aura that deterred people from approaching.
As soon as the waiter saw guests arriving, he came out to greet them. His every move was proper, dressed in fine clothes, resembling the butler of a wealthy family.
No wonder Mingyue Tower was so prosperous; a waiter was equivalent to a steward in another establishment. Liu Liu pursed her lips and smiled, her smile carrying a hint of indifference.
"May I ask which esteemed guests you are?" the waiter asked, neither subservient nor arrogant. He smiled warmly at Liu Liu and Dai Mei. Regardless of how cold or even rude the guests were, they had to greet them with a smile; this was a fundamental principle for businessmen.
"Do you have a reserved table?" Dai Mei spoke first, her voice a soft, alluring laugh.
The waiter's face blushed; he was still quite young. He quickly lowered his head and said courteously, "So, esteemed guests have an appointment. Indeed, a guest is waiting upstairs. Please follow me, esteemed guests."
"Alright," Dai Mei nodded, pulling Liu Liu along as they followed the waiter upstairs.
On the second floor, there were private rooms, each facing a window. Outside, there was only a corridor, making it impossible to see who was inside. This ensured the privacy of the guests, making it an ideal place for business discussions and decision-making.
Liu Liu and Dai Mei followed the waiter to a private room on the easternmost side. The waiter, seemingly still recovering from Dai Mei's charm, remembered an important question he had not asked. Standing at the door, he inquired, "Esteemed guests, are you from Young Master Chu's party?"
"Yes," Dai Mei smiled and nodded. With a smile, her eyes exuded endless allure, making the waiter's heart flutter. He quickly opened the door and invited them in, then fled as if escaping.
Dai Mei watched the retreating figure and couldn't help but let out a cascade of tinkling laughter. Liu Liu glanced at her, "There are other guests here. Restrain yourself a little."
As soon as she finished speaking, the doors of several private rooms were pulled open, and heads poked out. Seeing the beautiful Dai Mei, they were momentarily stunned. Dai Mei swayed gracefully into the private room.
Liu Liu also entered. The private room was fragrant with musk. Gauze curtains hung, and there were carved tables and chairs. A landscape painting adorned the wall. The open window allowed a cool breeze to gently stir within the room. Painted boats slowly drifted on the lake, with a pair of talented scholars and beautiful women standing at the bow, as graceful as fluttering butterflies, evoking admiration. It was truly the most romantic age of youth.
After sighing with emotion, Liu Liu took a good look at her guests. A woman in white, veiled, exuded an icy aura. As Liu Liu observed her, the woman was also observing Liu Liu, her gaze as clear and cold as ice, scrutinizing whether the person before her was indeed the genuine楼主 (Louzhu - Master/Leader) of Qixing Tower.
She was too young. Although she had heard that the楼主 of Qixing Tower, Qiye, was a young prodigy, ruthless and cruel, she couldn't see his face clearly at this moment. However, she could see his eyes – clear, pure, and devoid of any malice.
Could such a person be an evil being who killed without blinking an eye?
"Are you truly the楼主 of Qixing Tower?"
Liu Liu remained silent, a cold smile playing on her lips. A chill emanated from her body.
The woman in white trembled inwardly, realizing her impudence. This young man was indeed not to be underestimated. Dai Mei pulled out a chair and invited Liu Liu to sit, standing to the side and glaring at the woman in white.
"If you don't believe, why did you come here? Isn't that strange?" The woman looked deeply at Dai Mei and smiled faintly. A gentle breeze blew her veil aside, revealing a clear scar on half of her face. Dai Mei was startled.
She had thought this woman was as beautiful as her master and had covered her face with gauze. It turned out she had an ugly scar that made her reluctant to show her face. However, what others' beauty or ugliness had to do with them was not their concern. What they needed to clarify now was what this woman wanted.
"Speak. Why did you seek out Qixing Tower for this matter?"
Liu Liu's deep voice sounded. The wind blew, making her voice pleasant and soft, yet carrying an undeniable killing intent. As her voice fell, she flickered and appeared beside the woman in white, her slender hands pressed against the woman's throat.
If the woman dared to move, she would surely die. The woman in white and her two subordinates were stunned. This speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, she had perfectly subdued her opponent, yet she looked at her other finger with amusement and spoke in a breathy, fragrant manner close to the woman in white's body. xxs Yi Er
"Do you believe we have this capability now?"
Although the woman's face remained indifferent, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes. Her lips trembled slightly. No one was foolish enough to want to die. She immediately nodded.
Not only was Qiye's martial arts exquisite, but he also understood people's psychological factors perfectly. He was truly terrifying. Frost-like cold air filled the private room. The woman in white's subordinates immediately stepped forward and bowed.
"We have come with sincerity to conduct business. Please,楼主 Qiye, spare our master."
Liu Liu retracted her hands, turned, and sat back in her original position. She merely wanted to test this person's ability and see what kind of character she was.
As it stood, this woman was, at most, a mid-level operative. There were still many formidable individuals above her who had not yet appeared.
"Now that you've said it, why did you seek out Qixing Tower for this matter?"
Liu Liu spoke again, her voice a little cold. She was already growing impatient. They had sent a minor figure, and they themselves had to come out. If it weren't to uncover the mastermind behind these people, she wouldn't bother with them.
"Because we are on the same path. We all have a grudge against the Emperor. Qixing Tower has been encountering trouble recently, and the Emperor's next target is Qixing Tower. This is the news we have obtained. If you cooperate with us, you can first protect all your industries, and second, you can receive a substantial reward. This reward can make Qixing Tower the owner of half the realm."
After the cold-faced woman in white finished speaking, she quietly looked at Liu Liu, awaiting her response. The conditions were quite tempting. If Liu Liu were a bit slow-witted, she might have fallen for it. However, she was not that foolish. She feared that if she joined forces with them, she would ultimately be consumed by them.
These people were not only ruthless but also utterly untrustworthy. Most importantly, she had already met the Emperor, so there was no need to worry about the Emperor confiscating their possessions. Perhaps they had not yet obtained this inside information.
"Are you sincerely here to do business with me? You sent such a minor figure. Since you lack sincerity, let's not talk about cooperation."
Liu Liu's face turned cold. She stood up, no longer intending to deal with these people. The woman's subordinates quickly blocked Liu Liu and their way, saying with apparent sincerity, "Please,楼主 Qiye, talk properly with our master."
Dai Mei on the side swiftly raised her hand and slapped one of the subordinates, "You two are not fit to speak. Get out of the way. If I weren't afraid of dirtying West Lake's water, I would throw all three of you into West Lake."