"I've already said that I won't cooperate with you, Paradise Beauty Club, and I don't want to see you. Please disappear from my sight immediately!" Leng Mei said coldly.
It seemed that this woman had quite a strong prejudice against him.
Xiao Yun knew that despite his detailed explanations in front of her, the impression he left in her mind as a rogue and beast was unlikely to change anytime soon.
What is going on! He truly felt an impulse to bang his head against the wall.
Xiao Yun was both angry and anxious, unsure of what to say to Leng Mei at that moment when his Spiritual Sense function activated once again.
As Xiao Yun's Spiritual Sense scanned Leng Mei, he was taken aback.
He discovered that the Qi Mechanism surrounding Leng Mei was actually grayish-white. Looking at the growth of the Bone within her, he suddenly understood why her temperament was so easily agitated and prone to anger.
Leng Mei was born with a strong disposition, defined by The Thirty-Six Techniques of Bone Painting as Pride of Iron Bone.
This Pride of Iron Bone was typically possessed by men, and those men were often upright and strong-willed, preferring to stand against the wind rather than bow for mere grains of rice. Throughout history, many heroes like Yue Fei and Wen Tianxiang belonged to this category.
Men are associated with Yang and women with Yin; while Leng Mei was indeed a woman, possessing such a Pride of Iron Bone undoubtedly led to an imbalance between Yin and Yang. The malevolent energy accumulated within her body had no outlet for release over time, resulting in her frequent feelings of frustration. By day, she looked down on everything, but by night, she suffered from insomnia due to the torment of the malevolent energy within her.
If this Pride of Iron Bone were present in a man, it would often forge a legendary hero; however, if it manifested in a woman without proper balance between Yin and Yang, it could evolve into a chronic ailment with dire consequences if not treated promptly.
In fact, women with Pride of Iron Bone can thrive as long as they marry someone they love and maintain a harmonious relationship; this can help balance Yin and Yang. In such cases, the Pride of Iron Bone would not have any negative effects on the woman but instead assist her in rapidly advancing in her career.
What puzzled Xiao Yun was that although Leng Mei was already married, the Qi Mechanism on her indicated that her Pride of Iron Bone had turned into a chronic ailment.
Just this morning, when Xiao Yun received the death notice from Wu the Fat, Kawagawa Haruko secretly provided him with detailed information about Leng Mei from Sunshine Mall.
From the information, Xiao Yun learned that Leng Mei is twenty-seven years old. When she arrived in Island Nation from Huaxia to take over Sunshine Mall, she unexpectedly encountered a former classmate from university named Zheng Feng. They had been lovers during their school days, and their feelings quickly intensified upon reuniting, leading them to marry in Island Nation within a month.
Zheng Feng had obtained citizenship in Island Nation a few years ago and works in an educational department in Zhapang City. He is handsome, energetic, and full of vitality.
According to the data, the couple seemed to have a good emotional connection, and there should not be any issues in their married life. However, based on Leng Mei's Bone and Qi Mechanism analysis, it appeared that after marrying Zheng Feng, her yin and yang had not only failed to harmonize but had exacerbated her discomfort related to the Pride of Iron Bone.
If that were the case, which party was at fault?
Thinking about this, Xiao Yun suddenly became very interested in the question. After all, there must be a very private story hidden within this situation.
This story would naturally pique the interest of an outsider, especially a man.
"Sister Mei, do you often feel heat in your abdomen after midnight or experience headaches when you wake up in the early morning?" Xiao Yun suddenly asked.
Leng Mei was taken aback by his unexpected question and wondered how he knew about her issues.
Before she could respond, Xiao Yun continued, "Additionally, I know you often lack appetite; no matter how good the food others prepare for you is, you can't bring yourself to eat. What troubles you most is your fear of sleeping at night because lying in bed makes you feel hot and restless, as if your heart is on fire..."
Xiao Yun's words left Leng Mei increasingly astonished.
However, having spent a long time navigating the business world, she was adept at concealing her inner turmoil. On the surface, she seemed unaffected by Xiao Yun's remarks.
"I don't understand what you're talking about!" Leng Mei replied coldly.
But no matter how she concealed her inner emotions, she could not escape Xiao Yun's peculiar Spiritual Sense.
It is known that Master Xiao's unique Spiritual Sense can not only detect a person's physical health and emotional fluctuations but can also determine the changes in a person's heart by observing the color of their Qi Mechanism.
In a way, this is also a form of mind-reading.
Hmph, go ahead and pretend!
In front of me, Xiao, let's see how long you can keep up the act.
Xiao Yun felt secretly pleased but maintained a calm smile as he said, “Sister Mei, whether you understand my meaning or not, all the symptoms you are experiencing are real. You are still young, like a flower in full bloom, but have you thought about the consequences? It won't be long before—sigh…”
At this point, he intentionally paused and let out a deep sigh.
Sure enough, Leng Mei, being a woman, felt a tightening in her heart upon hearing this and asked, “What will happen soon?”
Xiao Yun slowly replied, “Soon, scars will appear on your face, and your body will develop pustules due to itching, and…”
For beautiful women, especially those like Leng Mei who have achieved some success in their careers in the city, Xiao Yun believed that it was acceptable to use a bit of intimidation when necessary.
What he said was indeed true. It is a woman's nature to love beauty. Xiao Yun thought that by saying this, he might just scare this ice-cold beauty into submission.
And only he could save her; wouldn't she seek his help then?
Hahaha...
Xiao Yun thought that this move would definitely be effective. He crossed his arms, puffed out his chest, and struck a pose, waiting for the beautiful woman to show a pitiful expression and seek his help. Unexpectedly, Leng Mei suddenly snorted coldly and said, "Dragon, you've said enough, haven't you?"
"Enough!" Some things are best left unsaid.
Sometimes, saying too much can backfire. A clever woman like Leng Mei knows when to stop.
Xiao Yun felt that he was quite measured in his speech.
"Since you've said enough, it's time for you to leave!" Leng Mei pointed to the stairs outside.
Uh,
Why is this woman so unyielding?
This outcome was completely beyond Xiao Yun's expectations.
Indeed, she was a woman of Pride of Iron Bone. If an enemy were to set up a boiling pot of oil beside her and threaten her with a knife, she would surely remain composed and boldly declare, "Hmph, if I, Leng Mei, die, there will be countless Leng Meis rising up. If I don't go into the pot, who will?"
If it were any other woman who had heard Xiao Yun describe her symptoms, she would have been terrified. However, it seemed that nothing affected Leng Mei at all.
What could Xiao Yun do about such a woman?
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