Chapter 53: The Top Courtesan (3)

Therefore, although Angel Star is the planet most renowned for producing the most beautiful women in the universe, the women there must be processed before they can be with men. Ordinary women from Angel Star need to have their will paralyzed, and their electric energy neutralized, so that men can do as they please with them.

But this woman, Shi Mingyuan, is a major exception. Countless men have invested heavily just for the chance to get close to her. Almost every drug developed by the Empire’s factories has been tried, yet none have managed to paralyze Shi Mingyuan’s will or neutralize her electric energy. Thus, despite her beauty, she remains unapproachable, explaining why, despite being the top courtesan at the brothel for many consecutive years, she remains a virgin.

The men in this diamond room are seasoned veterans of the pleasure quarters, fully aware that Shi Mingyuan is a top courtesan who can only be admired, not touched. Thus, every night when bidding on Shi Mingyuan, the men mostly jeer, offering increasingly lower bids, eager to see which fool would actually place a bid.

At this moment, as Shi Mingyuan slowly ascended the stage, the men below began to jeer wildly, each boasting about how low their bid was today. Shi Mingyuan’s figure was tall and graceful, her beautiful curves and slender waist accentuated by the gauzy skirt. Her face was veiled in red, hiding her breathtaking beauty, yet her sorrow was still palpable beneath the veil. As a courtesan who could not be possessed by any man, it was unclear whether this was a blessing or a tragedy.

The noisy atmosphere inside the room snapped Ling Ziyang back to reality. Her expression quickly changed several times before she resumed her indifferent demeanor: “Zihan Mei is nothing special; Yang Hao, as a merchant dealing in rare drugs, naturally knows about it.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Yang Hao rarely came down from the stage, quickly chiming in with laughter, “Boss Ling, actually I came today to ask you for some advice.”

“Seek advice from me?” Ling Ziyang frowned, a look that was genuinely heart-wrenching.

Yang Hao’s heart stirred, needing to calm himself before he could focus: “You must already know about what happened today, Boss Ling.”

“Boss Li has already come,” Ling Ziyang’s eyes were flirtatious, “He mentioned to me that you two would be having a showdown.”

“This time, the stakes are very high,” Yang Hao was very concerned. “If I lose, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay in the capital anymore, but…”

“But Yang Hao, Boss, you have important matters that prevent you from leaving here?” Ling Ziyang’s eyes seemed to pierce through his thoughts.

“Exactly,” Yang Hao admitted.

“So, Boss Yang came today to find out about the competition details a few days from now, so you can prepare in advance?” Ling Ziyang smiled ambiguously, her cheeks blushing, making her beauty almost intoxicating.

Yang Hao’s plan was completely guessed by Ling Ziyang, leaving him only to smile bitterly: “Since Boss Ling already knows everything, I suppose you won’t help me. After all, Boss Li is powerful, and one word from him outweighs ten thousand from me.”

“Indeed, Boss Li is very powerful,” Ling Ziyang nodded. “He and I are both from the Empire’s central government, old acquaintances and friends. It’s only natural that I would help him.”

“Oh,” Yang Hao’s face turned awkward, though he had expected this answer, being outright rejected was still embarrassing.

But Ling Ziyang smiled charmingly, like a flower blooming: “But I just want to help Boss Yang.”

“Help me?” Yang Hao was surprised.

“Exactly, I want to help you,” Ling Ziyang playfully winked. “Boss Li is already so rich and powerful, yet he still bullies you, which is quite excessive. Even if I help you defeat him, it’s nothing significant.”

“Don’t believe this woman,” Hun Yuanzi shouted angrily, having turned into a furious old man since smelling Zihan Mei.

Yang Hao was overjoyed and completely ignored Hun Yuanzi: “Great! Actually, if Boss Ling just tells me the competition details, that would be enough.”

“Still calling me Boss Ling?” Ling Ziyang leaned closer, almost resting her head on Yang Hao’s shoulder, “Call me Ziyan.”

“Zi… Ziyan…” Yang Hao could hardly believe it; another romantic opportunity was beckoning him.

Ling Ziyang said, “The competition details are very simple, but even if you know them, you may not necessarily succeed; it all depends on your luck.”

“According to what Boss Li said, the competition method is decided by you,” Yang Hao couldn’t wait. “In that case, Ziyan must have a way for me to win.”

“Actually, the competition content is simple: the woman on stage right now…” Ling Ziyang smiled. “Our Lingfei Star Sea’s top courtesan, Shi Mingyuan, has always been unable to break through her electric defense. Whoever’s drug can make her release this defense will be considered the winner. The entire competition is just this one match.”

“Just this one match?” Yang Hao looked at the graceful woman on stage. Today at Lingfei Star Sea, Yang Hao had truly experienced the beauty of women. Ling Ziyang beside him exuded a deep, inherent charm, every part of her body showcasing a woman’s beauty. The woman on stage, Shi Mingyuan, had a different allure; even without seeing her face beneath the veil, her captivating aura was palpable. She stood there quietly, calmly watching the men below mock her with their low bids, radiating a sense of sorrow and strength.

“Incredible,” Yang Hao suddenly said. Back in school, due to his humble background, he was often excluded by the noble-born students. Yang Hao had often faced collective ridicule, but honestly, he couldn’t handle it as calmly as Shi Mingyuan did.

“Incredible?” Ling Ziyang sneered. “Her? Can this woman really be considered incredible?”

“Isn’t she?” Yang Hao defended Shi Mingyuan. “No matter how others mock her, she doesn’t get angry or discouraged; that’s really impressive.”

“Alright, maybe she is incredible,” Ling Ziyang’s eyes flickered, though her tone remained dismissive. “But she’s not really a woman yet. Whether Shi Mingyuan can become a real woman depends on you tonight, Boss Yang.”

“On me?” Yang Hao was astonished. He had only come today to gather information, and now that he had it, he had no intention of staying overnight.

“All the bosses who come to Lingfei Star Sea are here for fun, and naturally no one would bid on a top courtesan who can only be admired, not touched. So every night, Shi Mingyuan’s bid price is merely a joke, a few credits, with the bosses below competing to see who can bid the lowest,” Ling Ziyang’s smile was meaningful. “But Boss Yang bid two hundred thousand Empire Credits in one go today; who else could it be but you?”

At this point, Yang Hao finally understood, almost crying as he asked, “You mean… I won the bid for Shi Mingyuan tonight?”

“Exactly, our beautiful Shi will accompany you tonight,” Ling Ziyang was almost mocking Yang Hao.

“And my two hundred thousand…” Yang Hao was nearly going mad. That two hundred thousand Empire Credits was his entire fortune, painstakingly earned after days of hard work. Was he really going to spend it all just to spend one night with a woman?

“Thank you, Boss Yang,” Ling Ziyang bowed slightly and stood up. “You said she was incredible.”

This woman who had charmed countless men swayed her hips and walked toward the stage.

Leaving only the men below, laughing heartily at the fool Yang Hao who had just been taken advantage of.