When Liu Buli received Lu Wuming's signal, he subconsciously stopped speaking.
He glanced in the direction indicated by the other party and indeed saw a woman on the stairs, slowly approaching them.
Setting aside Liu Buli's peerless beauty in the cultivation world, the woman herself possessed a certain allure.
Her attire was exceptionally beautiful, and her movements at that moment made her appear even more captivating. A mere smile from her lips drew the gazes of the surrounding men. She was like a blooming flower, seemingly afraid that no one would notice her beauty, doing everything she could to make herself appear even more stunning.
Indeed, most of the men in the hall were mesmerized by her.
However, Lu Wuming was not among them.
This was because his affections were never based on appearance.
As long as it wasn't his master, he wouldn't like anyone else. This was an unchangeable truth in his heart, and he never considered changing it.
The woman walked directly to the two of them, picked up a wine pot from the side, and filled both their cups.
Liu Buli maintained a cheerful smile, seemingly immersed in the surrounding atmosphere.
Lu Wuming, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. His face was exceedingly grim, his fists clenched on his lap, and he was on the verge of uttering curses.
The woman, being an expert in reading people, swept her gaze over the two of them and then concluded with a smile, "This young master seems to dislike me, or even detest me?"
The "young master" she referred to was Lu Wuming.
Liu Buli, of course, understood, but he merely smiled and said, "This is his first time in a place like this, he's not used to it. He's just a bit nervous, not hateful."
The woman chuckled and shook her head, "That doesn't seem like it."
Seeing Liu Buli finish his drink, she proactively refilled his cup. Then, smiling, she continued, "The young master appears to have someone he fancies, and that person is speaking ambiguously with another in front of him, so naturally, he would be unhappy."
Having said this, the woman put down the wine pot and politely sat down opposite them, maintaining a distance from both. She looked at Liu Buli and said, "Some people come here for pleasure. Some come here to drown their sorrows. Since you are not here for these reasons, why don't you state what you want directly? Otherwise, if your beloved continues like this, to be honest, I'm a little afraid."
Seeing that her intentions were so clearly understood, Liu Buli naturally had no reason to conceal them further.
He didn't show much reaction to her discerning actions. After all, if she couldn't even do this, possessing mere beauty wouldn't be enough to reach her current position in such a place.
He stroked his chin, carefully chose his words, and then directly asked, "Actually, there's nothing special. I imagine many people have asked you this question before. Given the unique nature of this place you live in, and your profession which exposes you to many people, I'm just a bit curious. You are so beautiful, you must have seen many humans, but have you encountered guests from that other world?"
As Liu Buli spoke, he took out a money bag, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards the woman.
Since this was her line of work, she was mostly motivated by money. Few people would choose to live in such a place year after year out of pure affection. Liu Buli believed he was not mistaken about this.
Seeing the bag he offered, although her expression remained impassive, she smiled and reached out to take it, pulling it closer.
She weighed the contents hidden within, and the curve of her smile widened slightly. She pursed her lips and said, "Honestly, if it were anyone else asking me this question, I wouldn't want to answer. You're right, many people have asked me similar questions before. However, they were all too ugly and completely lacked manners, unlike you."
Liu Buli smiled.
He knew he didn't need to believe such flattering words. However, since she had opened the door to conversation, it meant she was willing to respond to his question, which was a good thing for him at least.
Without further ado, Liu Buli simply watched the woman quietly, awaiting her next response.
Having received payment, the woman no longer hesitated. She tapped her chin with her fingers a couple of times and said, "To be honest, guests from that other world usually look different from us, making them easy to spot. However, there are a few who look relatively normal, and compared to humans, they are only a bit unsightly. They are not easily identified as having too many differences."
Liu Buli already knew these things without her needing to say them. He nodded slightly and thought, "Then, for those guests who are not easily discovered, when they came to you, did they say anything worth telling me?"
The woman tilted her head, thinking seriously for a moment, then chuckled and nodded. She said, "Indeed, they did. However, most of them were asking me questions, not telling me about themselves. As you know, our location is quite remote, but we are still in the same world. So, as long as the money is right, finding out about things happening outside is not a troublesome matter worth mentioning."
Liu Buli smiled and said, "So, you're saying those fellows come here often, give you money, and ask you to tell them news from the outside world, is that it?"
"Not often, but at a very fixed time," the woman smiled and said. "It's something that happens these few days. If the guest wishes to know the specifics..."
She smiled and fell silent.
Liu Buli understood, and placed another money bag on the table.
But before the woman could reach for it, Liu Buli pressed down on the money bag and asked earnestly, "Then, for my appearance here and these questions I'm asking you, in your opinion, how much is that worth?"