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For a while, Chu Feng and Chu Liu finally stopped, their clothes tattered and faces bruised, but neither had sustained any serious injuries.
Wei Chen thought to himself, "There’s definitely something fishy here. If they were truly mortal enemies, after such a long fight, not a single Soul Technique was used. It was all just a brawl."
"Young masters, here’s the list for your review. The total damage amounts to three hundred and ten thousand taels of silver. I’ll round it down to three hundred thousand for you. As for who pays this amount, you can sort that out yourselves."
Musa sneered as he handed the ledger to Chu Feng. Chu Feng stared blankly for a moment before roaring at Musa, "This is outright robbery!"
"The items from Mist Rain Tower are inherently much more expensive than elsewhere. Of course, the services we provide are also top-notch. Your Chu Family has been in control of Wushuang City for many years; surely you can afford this small sum? If word gets out that the young masters of the Chu Family fought over a courtesan from Mist Rain Tower and then refused to compensate for the damages, it wouldn’t reflect well on your family’s reputation."
Musa chuckled mockingly; no one had ever dared to skip out on payments at Mist Rain Tower.
Even if the other party was from the prestigious Chu Family, they would be no exception!
Musa thought to himself, a smirk creeping onto his face.
Chu Feng snorted angrily and tossed the bill to Chu Liu, coldly saying, "Chu Liu, three hundred thousand taels is just a formality for you."
"Three hundred thousand taels is nothing; I’ll cover it," Chu Liu said boldly. He rummaged through his pockets and pulled out three of the largest denomination silver notes, impatiently handing them to Musa. "Musa, your calculations are quite clever. Don’t think that just because you have backing in Ling Sheng Dynasty, you can do whatever you want in Wushuang City. If you provoke me, I won’t hesitate to deal with you."
Chu Liu patted his pockets and walked away, while Musa seemed unfazed by his threat. He clutched the silver notes tightly in his hands, his eyes gleaming like a miser.
Wei Chen felt speechless; Musa should have been wealthy enough to rival nations and shouldn’t care about money at all.
"Brother Wei, great wealth is accumulated step by step; don’t underestimate these three hundred thousand taels of silver. Even if it’s just a drop in the bucket, one shouldn’t easily part with even a single hair," Musa said with a smile.
Wei Chen couldn’t help but agree; he had no other thoughts besides admiration.
With his bruised face unfit for public view, Chu Feng lost interest in continuing the confrontation and pulled Wei Chen away to take their leave.
"Brother Feng, there's still the main event to come, why not take another look?"
"Oh? What main event?" Chu Feng asked, his interest piqued. However, he dared not easily refuse Musa's invitation.
Musa led Wei Chen and Chu Feng out of the private room and into the corridor. As they walked, the sound of footsteps echoed, and a woman in a white dress emerged, surrounded by four beautiful maidens.
Her skin was as smooth as jade, her figure delicate and graceful. Her brows resembled distant mountains, and her eyes shone like a crescent moon. With refined ears and a prominent nose, her lips were irresistibly alluring.
She was an absolute beauty, one whose charm was beyond description with mere words.
The woman stood tall, towering over her maids by a head, nearly matching the height of an average adult man. This made her stand out remarkably among the four maidens. Despite her height, she did not appear awkward; instead, her figure was light and elegant. The thin fabric of her dress fluttered in the night breeze, outlining her silhouette perfectly. Her waist was as slender as a willow, raising concerns that she might snap in the wind. Her long, straight legs possessed an enchanting allure that was breathtaking.
The stunning beauty commanded an overwhelming presence that captured the attention of all the men present. The sound of suppressed gulps echoed throughout the room.
Wei Chen's throat made a clicking sound as he struggled to keep his eyes from popping out. In his time at Mist Rain Tower, he had seen more beautiful women than in the previous decade! Even though Cloud Spirit Sect and Flower Soul Lineage were known for their beauties, their conservative attire paled in comparison.
In contrast, at Mist Rain Tower, most of the women wore sheer skirts that revealed ample skin to attract men's gazes—there was simply no comparison.
Chu Feng's body stiffened; his eyes slightly reddened as he swallowed hard. His hair stood on end without any wind, his expression twisted into something ferocious and terrifying. "I must have this woman!"
Wei Chen also swallowed quietly; this woman's beauty rivaled Ji Mei's. However, her attire and entrance far surpassed Ji Mei's in allure.
As a young man filled with vigor, it was impossible for Wei Chen not to be moved.
Everyone at Mist Rain Tower had their own ambitions; desires to possess this woman stirred within many Young Masters' hearts. Some even let saliva drip from their mouths in their eagerness, appearing utterly lewd.
"No matter how much it costs, I will have this woman!"
"Such beauty and grace, I would spare no expense!"
"Whoever dares to compete with me, I will kill them!"
The Young Masters gazed greedily at the woman, as if in their eyes, she had already been stripped bare and was being ruthlessly ravaged beneath them.
In the entire corridor, the only one who remained indifferent to the beauty was Musa.
Seeing the eager male figures around him, Musa clapped his hands loudly and said with a sly smile, "This lady is the highlight of tonight's event, the annual gathering of exquisite beauties at Mist Rain Tower. I hope everyone enjoys it."
"Bright Moon, why don't you greet everyone?"
The woman named Bright Moon had a figure and demeanor that could easily rival the moon itself!
"Lady Bright Moon, greetings to all the young masters."
Bright Moon placed her hands on her waist and gracefully bowed. Her voice was crisp and melodious, carrying a hint of delicate vulnerability. As she performed her greeting, she captivated all the males present.
Musa chuckled a few times and said, "This lady Bright Moon was previously chosen as a consort by Emperor Yelü Ji. Unfortunately, after the rebellion in Liaodu, General Lin was executed publicly. As the daughter of General Lin, Bright Moon was also implicated. It took me immense effort to rescue her and bring her to Wushuang City. Moreover, I can assure you all that Bright Moon is still a maiden; her virtue remains intact. She was merely appointed as a consort and has never served in the palace."
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in astonishment. Everyone knew about General Lin's rebellion and execution, but very few were aware of his daughter's fate. To think she had been brought to Wushuang City’s Mist Rain Tower by Musa!
What an impressive feat Musa had accomplished!
"After Yelü Ji killed General Lin, he ordered a search for Bright Moon; he has long coveted her beauty. If it weren't for his forceful desire to take her as a consort, General Lin would not have rebelled. For the sake of Liaodu's most beautiful woman, a general lost his life in a rebellion—perhaps Yelü Ji deemed it worth it. So now, gentlemen, for one million taels of gold, you can take Bright Moon away—the beauty whom Emperor Yelü Ji dreams of day and night. Where else in the world could you find such a bargain?"
Musa's soft voice may not have been loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly; his power was undoubtedly formidable.
But those Young Masters who clamored to capture Mingyue at any cost fell silent, their eyes filled with shock as they looked at her, the greed that once shone in their gazes now diminished.
One million taels of gold! Many could not even gather that amount without losing everything! Even the wealthy heirs of Wushuang City fell silent, afraid to speak up again.
The woman that Yelv Ji was searching for—who would dare to take her?
Money could buy a person, but it couldn't guarantee a life to enjoy it!
"Heh heh, are you all scared? In Wushuang City, even if Yelv Ji knows you’ve taken the woman he covets most, what can he do? Wushuang City is practically an independent power outside of the Liao Kingdom; you all just lack the courage to act. What does it matter to play with Yelv Ji's woman? Does he dare to raise an army against you?"
Musa was bold; his backing was something the entire Liao Kingdom could not provoke. But those Young Masters did not share such courage! At best, they were heirs of their families, well aware that Mingyue was not someone they could provoke.
Even Chu Feng's expression turned extremely grim. Previously, he had not guessed that Mingyue was Musa's imperial consort.
"Playing with the emperor's woman is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Even if it leads to death, it would leave a vivid mark in the history of the Liao Kingdom!" Musa continued to incite them, yet none dared to respond.
"A lady from a prestigious family, the first beauty of Liaodu, General Lin's only daughter, Yelv Ji's imperial consort—what a status! Just imagine how delightful it would be to have her beneath you! Or perhaps you prefer more twisted games; that's fine too. Some of you must have families at odds with General Lin. Wouldn't taking her back be the best revenge?"
Mingyue lowered her head, her expression hidden, but a single crystalline tear quietly fell onto the red carpet.
Wei Chen saw that tear and his mind conjured images of Weirou and Zhao Yu. "Sister Weirou might face forced marriage at Soul Palace; I wonder where Zhao Yu has wandered off to. Perhaps she has been captured and faces a similar fate?"
With this thought, Wei Chen looked back at Mingyue, feeling a pang of pain in his heart.
"The so-called nobility and upper-class individuals are just a group of lewd people gathered together to toy with women. None of them are good people!"
"One million taels of gold—this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance! If you miss it, you'll regret it for life! Whoever can buy her will also receive those four beautiful gems from Mist Rain Tower as a bonus! Come on, gentlemen, make your bids! Starting at one million taels of gold; the highest bidder wins!"
Musa's voice rang out, and at that moment, the band that had been waiting nearby began to play, elevating the atmosphere to its peak. A portly middle-aged man could no longer contain his excitement and nearly shouted, "I'll buy it!"
With that, the man fixed his gaze on Mingyue, as if he wanted to devour her whole.
Countless eyes turned toward the middle-aged man, Shen Fugui, a wealthy merchant who controlled a quarter of the essentials in Wushuang City. His financial power was immense; even the Chu Family had to give him some respect.
He was the only one daring enough to make a bid.
"Is he really willing to risk everything for a woman? That lecher Shen Fugui will surely meet his end because of his lust!"
"Who knows? Maybe Yelviji won't react at all; after all, he doesn't care about matters in Wushuang City!"
"Sigh, we can only fantasize. The imperial consort is truly an imperial consort; I've never seen such a beautiful woman in my life!"
Everyone sighed in regret, secretly cursing their lack of power.
Seeing that no one else was competing with him, Shen Fugui's face lit up with excitement as he waddled down the red carpet, his eyes filled with desire, reaching out to take Mingyue's hand.
"You shameless man, stop!"
A young boy shouted as he leaped down from the second-floor corridor, landing steadily beside Mingyue. His face was pale with anger as he glared at Shen Fugui.
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