Yu Jinhong had no idea so many things had happened at Fenglai Tower that night.
He was still pondering how to appease the five Ghost Kings from Chang'an and beg them to help deal with Yan Shouyi.
Even less did he know that Yan Shouyi, whom he described as someone he could recognize even if reduced to ashes, had been right under his nose at Fenglai Tower earlier, and was now in the very next private room…
At this moment, Yu Jinhong stood in the corridor outside the private room. Seeing Taohua Ying walking over, his face immediately broke into an aggressive smile.
He said with a smile, "Taohua Ying, the five lords still can't forget you. Why don't you do me a favor and come in to have a few drinks with them."
Even Ghost Kings couldn't escape such occasions. One might mistake Yu Jinhong for a modern-day businessman discussing a deal.
However, the rules in the Ghost City were clearly different, and Taohua Ying was no ordinary person.
She asked Yu Jinhong with a cold face, "What face do you have to order me to accompany you?"
Yu Jinhong's face stiffened.
He only then realized that his brother had died tragically, and his own soul had been damaged. He was no longer a Ghost King.
In front of Taohua Ying, he was just a minor ghost that could be crushed at any moment.
Yu Jinhong's smile turned unsightly, his voice seeming to be squeezed out, "Taohua Ying, we had some acquaintance in the past, didn't we? There's no need to turn our backs on each other like this."
"Scram!"
Taohua Ying was indeed such a woman. As the saying goes, "a whore is heartless, and an actor is unrighteous."
However, after showing her displeasure to Yu Jinhong, Taohua Ying still walked into the Ghost Kings' private room. She did this not to give Yu Jinhong face, but to give face to the five Ghost Kings.
At the same time, she wanted to stall for time and think of a countermeasure.
Yu Jinhong had never been treated like this in years. A surge of anger rose in his heart, but he dared not act on it.
He could only stare fiercely at Taohua Ying's alluring back from behind, curse her as a bitch in his heart, and then enter without a word.
The scene inside the private room was indescribable, but Taohua Ying was already accustomed to it. In fact, she had taught the female ghosts the techniques of serving men.
However, after Taohua Ying entered the room, the alluring female ghosts instantly lost their luster, and the gazes of the five Ghost Kings were all fixed on her.
One Ghost King laughed heartily, "Lady Tao is putting on airs tonight! The Ghost City is about to close, and we can finally see you!"
"Come, come, join us for a drink!"
"After a few years, Madam Tao's charm has not diminished!"
The five Ghost Kings spoke lewdly, thinking themselves debonair. Yu Jinhong, who followed behind, could only glare. In the past, he could speak like this, but now…
Taohua Ying was uninterested. She casually toasted a few times and then became quiet.
Seeing this, Yu Jinhong quickly brought up a serious topic:
"My lords, the drinks have been served, and you've met Madam Tao. Can we discuss the matter of killing that Lu Ban successor now?"
Yu Jinhong was sure that Yan Shouyi would also appear in the Ghost City. But tonight, the five Ghost Kings, while seemingly agreeing, were constantly indulging in pleasure. Every time Yu Jinhong asked, they would change the subject. The low-status Yu Jinhong dared not say anything.
Now that there was an opportunity, he had to speak up.
The five Ghost Kings continued to be evasive, saying things like "Leave it to us" and "We'll make a move when you find Yan Shouyi," yet they wouldn't even budge from their seats.
Yu Jinhong finally understood. These five Ghost Kings were toying with him!
Just as he was consumed by furious anger, Taohua Ying unexpectedly asked, "That Lu Ban successor, Yan Shouyi... what's his situation?"
A Ghost King laughed, "I didn't expect Madam Tao to be interested in this kid?"
Taohua Ying suppressed her curiosity and feigned indifference, "I'm just asking."
Seizing the rare opportunity to steer the conversation back to Yan Shouyi, Yu Jinhong quickly explained:
"That Lu Ban successor, Yan Shouyi, is the grandson of Yan Baixiang, the Lu Ban successor, and the son of Yan Chou. Not long ago in Rongcheng, he eliminated the White family Ghost King of Rongcheng. Later, he went to Longhu Mountain and it is said that he almost obtained the position of Heavenly Master. After that, he came to our Qiantang and annihilated two more Ghost King families, forcing me into this predicament. This kid is simply, simply..."
"Simply too powerful..." Taohua Ying murmured.
Yu Jinhong was startled, "What did you say?"
Taohua Ying came back to her senses and quickly shook her head, "Nothing."
But a storm was raging in her heart.
Earlier, seeing how young Yan Shouyi and Lin Zitong were, she thought her current life was over. She didn't expect Yan Shouyi to have such a formidable record.
Eliminating Ghost Kings was a minor matter. The most important thing was that he almost obtained the position of Heavenly Master!
No wonder he had said earlier that he could resolve the matter of the Heavenly Master's pursuit from Longhu Mountain.
At the time, Taohua Ying thought he was boasting, but now it seemed Yan Shouyi truly possessed such ability!
Learning this information, Taohua Ying was overjoyed.
Originally, she was worried about encountering Zhang Yin again after leaving the Ghost City, but now it seemed Yan Shouyi was not a "hateful slave owner" at all. He was clearly her savior, a living Bodhisattva who would save her from her sea of suffering!
"Madam Tao?"
A Ghost King asked suspiciously, "Your complexion doesn't look good. Are you feeling unwell?"
The other Ghost Kings started making lewd jokes, "Why don't we examine Madam Tao's body for you?"
Taohua Ying quickly stood up and shook her head, "I suddenly have something to attend to. Please continue your revelry. All expenses at Fenglai Tower tonight are on the house. I... I'll be right back!"
She was now eager to return to Yan Shouyi and announce the decision she had made.
As for these five Ghost Kings, and the unlucky Yu Jinhong - let them all die!
She was leaving the Ghost City and escaping her suffering!
With this thought, all her previous resentment from being tricked vanished, and Taohua Ying's steps became much lighter, completely different from how she looked when she entered the room!
Watching Taohua Ying float away, Yu Jinhong and the other Ghost Kings couldn't help but feel astonished.
Which man could make this hundreds-of-years-old female ghost so infatuated?