"Qingci!" Qin Qingmo called out when she saw Lin Qingci, then glanced at Xu Wuzhou. Since that day, Lin Qingci hadn't sought her out or said anything further.
Lin Qingci gave Qin Qingmo a sweet smile before turning to Xu Wuzhou and saying, "Come with me."
Qin Li also witnessed this scene and, recalling what Xu Wuzhou had done, sighed and said to him, "You should properly apologize to Qingci."
Xu Wuzhou remained noncommittal and followed Lin Qingci.
Lin Qingci was very beautiful. From behind, her elegant back was straight, and she wore a dress similar to a cheongsam that perfectly outlined the curve of her hips. The dress's slit occasionally revealed her long legs, skin as smooth as jade, straight like chopsticks—truly perfect.
Lin Qingci led Xu Wuzhou a long way, but he wasn't in a hurry, just observing her from behind. This woman knew how to showcase her curves and was evidently very alluring.
"Is it nice to look at?" Lin Qingci suddenly stopped, turned to Xu Wuzhou, her face charming and captivating.
"A body that really tempts one to violence," Xu Wuzhou replied.
"Is that your explanation for forcing yourself on me that night?" Lin Qingci asked Xu Wuzhou.
Xu Wuzhou laughed, "You didn't start believing your own act, did you? That night, you were the one who dragged me into your room."
Lin Qingci laughed, her smile exuding a seductive aura. "But no one believes I dragged you in; they all think you forced yourself on me, don't they?"
"Are you provoking me?" Xu Wuzhou asked.
"Do you want to know why I did it?" Lin Qingci asked Xu Wuzhou.
"I'm not curious about your motives," Xu Wuzhou replied to Lin Qingci.
Lin Qingci was taken aback, not expecting Xu Wuzhou to respond so unconventionally, leaving her at a loss for words.
"Do you believe I won't call out again?" Lin Qingci suddenly leaned closer to Xu Wuzhou, pulling her clothing slightly down to reveal her fragrant shoulders and delicate collarbone, her breath brushing against Xu Wuzhou with a sense of intimacy.
Xu Wuzhou smiled and asked Lin Qingci, "What's your cultivation level?"
"Third Postnatal Layer," Lin Qingci replied to Xu Wuzhou.
"Third Postnatal Layer, not bad," Xu Wuzhou praised, gripping the slipping fabric on Lin Qingci's shoulder. Lin Qingci thought he was helping her pull it up, but unexpectedly, Xu Wuzhou yanked it down, tearing the fabric and exposing more of her fragrant shoulder, revealing her fair, jade-like skin.
"I just crippled someone at the Third Postnatal Layer. Where do you get the courage to be arrogant in front of me?" Xu Wuzhou's previously smiling face turned cold, releasing her shoulder and suddenly gripping her chin tightly.
Xu Wuzhou applied a lot of force, causing Lin Qingci pain, as if her chin was about to be crushed. Looking into Xu Wuzhou's eyes, now icy and lifeless, Lin Qingci was stunned, momentarily forgetting the pain.
Was this still Xu Wuzhou? The Xu Wuzhou who was always timid in front of her, when did he dare to act against her?
"Do you think I care if you call out again?" Xu Wuzhou sneered, squeezing her chin harder, leaving finger marks. He pushed her against the wall. Get faster updates on novelping.com.
At this moment, Xu Wuzhou pressed forward, pinning her against the wall with no gap between them. Lin Qingci felt a strong sense of oppression, the force making her uncomfortable. The masculine scent and strength emanating from him finally made her panic.
"Do you really think you can control me, think acting can work? Think I won't dare to force you?" Xu Wuzhou lifted Lin Qingci's chin, marked with fingerprints, forcing her to meet his gaze.
Lin Qingci's eyes were full of panic. She wanted to struggle and escape, but Xu Wuzhou's strength suppressed her, pinning her against the wall, unable to move, her body trembling uncontrollably. What did he want to do? What did he want to do to her?
"Don't provoke me. Next time, it won't just be a warning. Hmm, your legs are nice." Xu Wuzhou grabbed her long, straight legs hard, leaving red and blue marks, making Lin Qingci cry out in pain.
Xu Wuzhou chuckled, helping her adjust her clothes, "Uncle Qin asked me to apologize to you, do I still need to?"
Lin Qingci bit her lip, looking at Xu Wuzhou's gentle, smiling face, unable to see the violence from before.
"Since you're not saying anything, I'll take it as your forgiveness," Xu Wuzhou said to Lin Qingci with a smile, "So... please don't give me another chance to enter your room, because I'm afraid I won't be able to resist."
Lin Qingci knew Xu Wuzhou was threatening her. She had originally sought Xu Wuzhou with many things to say and do. But now... she didn't dare to continue with a single word or action.
Watching Xu Wuzhou's departing figure, Lin Qingci tightly pressed her lips together. Everything felt too unfamiliar, just like the shock of him defeating Xie Shan with one move. Xu Wuzhou's demeanor frightened her.
She lifted her skirt, seeing a large bruise on her leg, still throbbing with pain.
Lin Qingci's eyes flickered, and after a long time, she took a deep breath, patting her chin until the red marks faded, regaining some composure.
"Which one is the real you?" Lin Qingci murmured to herself, but then she smiled, "Xu Wuzhou, you've made me see you anew, but this is interesting too. You're my obsession, let's see who outplays whom."
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Lin Qingci returned to the venue, her clothes neat, her face charming, her eyes bright and teeth white, smiling as she walked to Qin Qingmo's side.
"Qingci. He..." Qin Qingmo began.
"He said he drank too much that night and mistook me for you. I can accept his apology. But he was very violent with me that day, if I hadn't resisted fiercely, he would have succeeded. Is he always this violent with you?" Lin Qingci blinked at Qin Qingmo.
"Ah!" Qin Qingmo's face instantly turned crimson, inwardly cursing Xu Wuzhou for making up nonsense to find an excuse. But since Xu Wuzhou was her husband, she couldn't deny it, so she changed the subject with a flushed face, "It's good you can forgive him."
Lin Qingci said, "In three days, there's a literary gathering for clan descendants in Lin'an Prefecture. Bring Xu Wuzhou along. The rumors about that night are spreading wildly, if the three of us appear together, it can stop some of the gossip, so it won't get too out of hand. And no one will say we've fallen out."
Qin Qingmo thought for a moment and said, "Alright!"
Lin Qingci's face was full of smiles, linking arms with Qin Qingmo, appearing very close. She did it all skillfully, as she had done for years.
"Xu Wuzhou, looking forward to seeing you again," Lin Qingci thought with a smile, her gaze drifting to Xie Guangping, wondering if she should collaborate with him again. Although she didn't like him, his strength was undeniable.
Xu Wuzhou didn't return to the competition arena, having pocketed the two thousand taels of silver. Looking at the bowl with over two thousand drops of blood-colored liquid, his face was full of smiles.
"Breaking through the Ren and Du Meridians is just around the corner. Breaking through them is a true transformation. In the entire Lin'an Prefecture, not many have achieved this, like Shi Lei's family, they don't have such a strong figure."
As Xu Wuzhou was thinking about this, he heard a loud shout from behind, "After the bath, everything's healed. Hahaha, Brother Xu, I must thank you properly."
Yu Feng was ecstatic, finally free from that disgusting poison. What he had lost before, he now wanted to make up for, eagerly seeking out Xu Wuzhou.
Before Xu Wuzhou could react, Yu Feng dragged him to a place.
Imperial Eel Pavilion!
A place Xu Wuzhou remembered well, Yu Feng dragged him inside, shouting to the crowd, "Boss, I've booked the place, ladies, come serve us."
Yu Feng completely let loose, immediately surrounded by countless chirping maidens.
Seeing Xu Wuzhou still unresponsive, he patted Xu Wuzhou's shoulder and said, "One must experience different sights in life to not live in vain. At least achieve one sight a day, that's not wasting time."
Xu Wuzhou, watching Yu Feng surrounded by the maidens, couldn't help but give a thumbs up, thinking the phrase "one sight a day" was perfectly used.
"Come join us!" Yu Feng, seeing Xu Wuzhou silent, pushed a few girls into his arms, embracing them on both sides.
Xu Wuzhou, once a regular in nightlife, didn't resist such an environment, just felt the girls in his arms were slightly below standard, leaving him uninterested.
"Brat!" Xu Wuzhou was still thinking of picking a better one, but before he could, he heard an angry shout.
Turning, he saw Qin Li standing there.
Xu Wuzhou shivered, almost stumbling to the ground.
"Um... if I said... I didn't plan to visit the brothel this time, would you believe me?"
Qin Li was furious. Xu Wuzhou's performance today had pleased him. He was considering letting Xu Wuzhou start taking over the Qin Family Enterprise, thinking of letting him try in West City, which Xu Wuzhou had won for the Qin Family.
Xu Wuzhou hadn't returned to the venue, and when he sent someone to find him, he heard Xu Wuzhou had gone to a brothel.
Seeing Xu Wuzhou embracing girls on both sides, Qin Li's face was livid. This guy might be enduring humiliation and secretly cultivating, but his temperament was definitely not good, at least he had never seen such a level of lechery.
"Tie him up! Lock him away!" Qin Li shouted angrily, determined to rid this scoundrel of his bad habits.