The two guards were surprisingly rude. As soon as they approached, they reached out to grab Yang Hao, attempting to throw him out.
Yang Hao would never allow himself to be treated this way. Was he supposed to leave just because they said so? Now they were even using force, and he immediately became furious. With a single thought, the energy sphere around him activated on its own and shot toward the guards’ hands.
Today marked Yang Hao’s first attempt at abandoning basic techniques to practice the use of true energy, which proved far more effective than before. He no longer needed to manipulate it excessively; wherever his thoughts went, the energy followed. Although Yang Hao hadn’t taken any strength-enhancing pills, his combat power was already formidable. With just a slight touch, the two guards were flung away as if struck by an electric shock.
Neither of the two guards were martial arts experts, so they crashed heavily to the ground, clearly sustaining painful injuries. Struggling to rise, they quickly drew two particle guns and aimed them at Yang Hao.
Yang Hao was startled. The situation was clearly turning against him. As soon as he formed a defensive thought, five hidden swords inside his clothes flew out with a swishing sound. These swords had been refined during the day and were now quite small. Yang Hao had named them after ice, fire, earth, electricity, and wind, and they were always concealed on his person. After training with them during the day, he had now achieved a deep connection with the five swords. With just a single thought, the swords were already circling around him, assuming an attacking stance.
“Enough!!!” rang a crisp yet authoritative female voice.
The two guards were startled and immediately put away their particle guns, frightened into silently stepping aside with their heads lowered.
Yang Hao shrugged, and the five swords automatically returned into his clothes. He realized that sword techniques were excellent for intimidation—efficient and energy-saving. There was no need to move a muscle, as the swords came and went on their own. It was just too easy.
From the main seat in the Diamond Room, a woman slowly approached. The room was already dazzlingly bright, forcing Yang Hao to squint to see clearly. Yet, as she approached, the room seemed to become even brighter, as if the woman herself radiated light, capable of outshining the sun and moon themselves.
Earlier, in the main hall, Yang Hao had seen nearly a thousand beauties, each uniquely charming, like walking into a garden filled with blossoms. Yet when he saw this woman, his heart was struck as if by a stone. He felt not only awe but also a tinge of heartache.
The woman walking gracefully toward him seemed like a fairy stepping out from the most exquisite painting. She wore a low-cut, waist-hugging purple cheongsam, with a white shawl over her shoulders and a rare, small fan in her hand.
Even if other women had beautiful skin, it was only fair. But this woman’s skin was truly as smooth as congealed fat. Other women might have alluring figures, but they were merely sensual and seductive. This woman, however, possessed a perfect figure, most of which was modestly covered, yet the outfit still accentuated her flawless curves. This subtle display stirred infinite imagination in men.
Yang Hao couldn’t even guess her age. Judging by her heavenly beauty, she seemed no more than twenty-five. Yet her eyes and demeanor carried a mature charm. Especially when she had just stopped the guards, her tone was that of a supreme queen.
“Have your eyes gone blind?” the woman scolded the guards. “How dare you touch my honored guest?”
“We thought…” the guards looked at Yang Hao in confusion, unable to understand how he could be considered an honored guest. They had seen nearly every important figure in the capital, yet Yang Hao was definitely not among them.
The woman gave a cold snort, unwilling to speak further with the guards. Turning her face, she immediately switched to a charming smile: “Mr. Yang Hao, I am Ling Ziyun.”
“Ling Ziyan…” Yang Hao found the name familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
Ling Ziyun was very proactive, immediately reaching out to take Yang Hao’s hand. Her fingers, smooth as oil, gripped his wrist so tightly that Yang Hao couldn’t bring himself to pull away. He was led by her all the way to the front seats of the Diamond Room.
“Everyone…” Ling Ziyun opened her lips once more.
Yang Hao, still captivated by Ling Ziyun’s pleasant fragrance, had become somewhat distracted. Only when she spoke did he snap back to reality. Suddenly, he realized that the room had already been filled with many people.
In front were two rows of diamond seats, occupied by six or seven men who all appeared wealthy and influential. Seeing Ling Ziyun pulling Yang Hao toward them, they wore expressions of displeasure.
One of them, a fat man, even loudly remarked, “Madam Ling, the Diamond Room is getting easier to enter these days. Is this child really worth your personal attention?”
Yang Hao was startled. Suddenly, he remembered that Zhuge Jian had mentioned that the owner of Ling Fei Star Sea, the local establishment, was named Ling Ziyun. Yang Hao couldn’t help but look at her again. He hadn’t expected the owner of such a high-end brothel to be such an exquisitely beautiful woman.
If such a woman was truly Li Bo’s lover, it would indeed be a great pity.
Ling Ziyun still hadn’t let go of Yang Hao’s hand. She smiled gently, “The Diamond Room of Ling Fei Star Sea has always only served the local wealthy and noble, especially successful men from high society…”
“So why are there vagrants here today?” the fat man still refused to acknowledge Yang Hao.
“This Mr. Yang Hao is definitely not a vagrant,” Ling Ziyun said earnestly. “He is the owner of the recently popular Danding Chun Medicine Shop. The spring medicine he produces is referred to as divine medicine by the people of the capital. Moreover, I know that Mr. Yang is also a swordsman who defeated the Eight Great Swordsmen today, truly shaking the capital.”
This obviously flattering introduction left Yang Hao himself agape. Honestly, if he hadn’t heard it from Ling Ziyun, he wouldn’t have known he had become so impressive.
However, the fat man clearly didn’t hold Yang Hao in as high regard as Ling Ziyun did: “Oh, I’ve heard of it too—the so-called famous Chun Medicine Shop that’s been talked about recently. But even if he’s a shop owner selling aphrodisiacs, am I really supposed to sit alongside someone who sells love potions? Is that considered a successful person?”
The fat man’s words were met with a chorus of laughter. Several men looked at Yang Hao with disdain. Yang Hao realized once again that selling aphrodisiacs was indeed a profession looked down upon.
Seeing Yang Hao’s embarrassed expression and his growing dejection, Ling Ziyun raised her voice: “Everyone! I, Ling Ziyun, guarantee that Mr. Yang Hao will become a rising star on Remon Star within three months! Just wait and see.”
“Hehe, this woman is impressive,” murmured Hun Yuanzi, who had somehow appeared again. “She’s already trying to befriend you when you’re still unknown. Her foresight is truly far-reaching.”
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