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In the pink gauze curtain, Xiang Xueer leaped gracefully, as if a celestial being descended from the heavens, flying down from the loft. Petals filled the air, making the entire Yixiang Pavilion look like a divine palace.
"Wow, a fairy has come to Earth!" The crowd of onlookers gasped in amazement; some shouted and pounded the table, while others drooled and nearly fell to the ground.
As the music began, Xiang Xueer danced to the rhythm, her movements reminiscent of a fish leaping out of water. With elegant and calm eyes, her flowing garments fluttered, and she looked down with haughty disdain at the men below, treating them as if they were mere dogs.
Suddenly, two short swords appeared from her sleeves. The previously graceful dance transformed into a sword dance. With swift movements, the blades gleamed fiercely yet retained the beauty of her dance. Her enchanting posture captivated everyone.
"Oh!" The crowd erupted in cheers: "Amazing! I've never seen such a wonderful sword dance. Beautiful lady, do it again!"
The sword dance had already stunned everyone when things took an explosive turn. Xiang Xueer shed her outer gauze skirt, and the dancers from Yixiang Pavilion rushed onto the stage. The musicians picked up the tempo, playing an ancient version of "Nobody" with lively beats.
The movements were suggestive and alluring, her charming glances captivating the audience. Her fingers seemed to poke at their hearts like fiery chili peppers, leaving the crowd of onlookers drooling and causing an uproar. Li Yunyang, Qingtian, and Lian Cheng Xue nearly had their eyes pop out.
"This Dead Girl is making a mess of things; it's truly disgraceful," Li Yunyang muttered angrily to himself while trying to find balance in his thoughts: It's just a performance; don't get upset.
The atmosphere in the venue reached a climax. Taking advantage of everyone's distraction, Xiang Xueer quietly slipped away from among the dancers. Qingtian stood nearby and whispered, "So, did you find anyone suitable?"
Qingtian nodded and pointed at two men below: "There are two. Look at that chubby guy on the left; he has a lecherous expression and keeps looking around as if checking something. And then there's that tall skinny guy on the right who is staring seriously at the stage."
Xiang Xueer squinted and scanned both men; indeed, there was something peculiar about them. She nodded: "Hmm, there will be bidding later. I estimate that this Shape-shifting Monster will definitely offer a high price and then abduct someone in the middle of the night."
Qingtian frowned with concern: "Shirley, I still think it's too dangerous; why not just forget it?"
Xiang Xueer gazed at his face and smiled: "Don't worry; I know what I'm doing. It's just a drill; don't take it too seriously. I won't let this beast take advantage of me!"
After hearing this, Lan Ran Qingtian's face flushed red as he quickly turned to sneak over to the chubby man's side while Lian Cheng Xue stayed near the tall skinny man.
The ability of the Shape-shifting Monster is that as long as they touch someone’s body, they can transform into anyone's appearance and also gain access to all their memories.
Tonight must be approached with caution. As Xiang Xueer pondered her thoughts, they finally reached the last stage. Madam stood on top of a table and shouted: "It's starting! Tonight's grand finale! Whoever bids the highest gets to take home the beauty!"
"Ahhh!" The crowd of onlookers howled in excitement and anger.
"I'll offer five hundred taels!"
"Six hundred taels!"
"Eight hundred taels!"
"Five thousand taels!" The fat man finally made his move, directly raising the bid to five thousand taels of silver.
"Ah!" The crowd gasped, and the entire room fell silent in an instant; the price could buy several houses.
Xiang Xueer curled her lips and secretly laughed: I didn't expect that in ancient times, my worth would soar like this. It seems about right; the fat man is the most suspicious. Could he be the Shape-shifting Monster?
Just when everything seemed to be settling down, the Skinny Guy calmly stood up: "I bid eight thousand taels!"
Eight thousand taels? Xiang Xueer frowned slightly. Could it be that the Shape-shifting Monster is actually the Skinny Guy? For a moment, Li Yunyang, Qingtian, and Lian Cheng Xue's gazes all turned to this fellow.
Which one is the Shape-shifting Monster, the Skinny Guy or the fat man? Xiang Xueer began to scrutinize both individuals with keen eyes. However, Guan Erniang could no longer hold back; this price was simply astronomical. No courtesan had ever fetched such a price for a night.
"Whoever has more money today gets the beauty! Damn you, sausage face, how dare you compete with me!" The fat man turned his head and saw the Skinny Guy's tall figure, his expression changed drastically. He stepped onto a stool and pointed at the Skinny Guy's nose, his arrogance evident.
The Skinny Guy was no pushover either. Seeing that the fat man was taller than him, he immediately scrambled onto the table, lowered his head, and disdainfully cursed: "You fat bastard! You should check your background; my dad is the Richest here. Don't act tough with me, or I'll break your legs!"
One fat and one thin, one tall and one short, they stood on the table glaring at each other like roosters refusing to back down. The Skinny Guy sneered: "What does being the Richest here mean? My dad is the Minister of Rites! You dead pig head, stop pretending to be something you're not!"
Upon hearing this, the fat man was unwilling to back down. He blinked his small eyes and huffed: "What's so great about being a governor? My dad is a general; with just one decree, I could have your family confiscated!"
What’s going on? These two fellows are actually rich second-generation heirs. Well then, they just started competing in wealth; now they're starting to compare their fathers.
However, the fat man didn’t care at all. He pulled out a stack of silver notes from his pocket and threw them at Guan Erniang while shouting: "I bid ten thousand taels! Today I'm taking Xiang Xueer!"
"Ten thousand taels?" The crowd erupted in an uproar. Xiang Xueer was also stunned; what the hell! Back when I hunted a demon, I only got a few hundred taels of silver for it and almost lost my life. This guy just casually bids ten thousand taels—enough for me to take down several fugitives in modern times!
Skinny Guy shouted, "I'll put down ten thousand and one taels, that's one more than you! I'll drive you crazy, you bastard!"
Pighead Man was also furious, slapping his belly, "What? You dare to bet one more tael than me? I'll raise it to ten thousand and two taels!"
"I'll raise it to ten thousand and three!"
"I'll raise it to ten thousand and four!"
The situation had reached a boiling point. Xiang Xueer was almost deafened by the noise; she rested her chin on one hand in frustration. Was there really a need to keep raising the stakes like this? Would this farce ever end tonight? Most importantly, which of these two idiots was the Shape-shifting Monster?
"I... I'll bet eleven thousand one hundred and eleven taels!" The fat man continued, but Skinny Guy finally lost his temper. He reached out and punched Pighead Man in the face. With a thud, Pighead Man rolled off the table, covering his panda eyes and howling, "You damn sausage, how dare you hit me!"
Skinny Guy stood there with his hands on his hips, pulling Xiang Xueer close and shouting fiercely, "I'll hit you... what are you going to do about it!"
The fat man was enraged and charged at him. The two of them began to fight, rolling around on the ground. Some people around them moved far away while others cheered and watched the spectacle. The entire Yixiang Pavilion was filled with chaos and confusion as guests began to leave.
Then they saw the two of them throwing things at each other, causing Guan Erniang to shout loudly, "They're wrecking the place! Someone call the guards!"
The room was in disarray. Xiang Xueer crossed her arms in front of her chest while several others frowned. What was going on? These two didn't seem like the Shape-shifting Monster they were looking for at all.
Could I have miscalculated? Xiang Xueer glanced at Li Yunyang, who shook his head. "I really don't think these two are the Shape-shifting Monster."
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