Jade Thief Backstabs, Takes Down Ren Xue

As Zhou Qiming pondered, the room door opened, and an Elegant Young Master emerged, fanning himself with a folding fan, exuding an extraordinary demeanor.

"Huh? Isn't this Bai Hao who just left? How did another one appear?"

Upon closer inspection, he realized this new Bai Hao had subtle differences. His eyes and smile were more lewd, and he lacked the noble air of a young master.

Clearly, this was Jade Thief Hand Tian Liang disguised, so lifelike that anyone with slightly weaker senses would likely be fooled.

"Everyone who's in this line of work is no simple character. I should follow him and see if I can get my hands on this disguise technique."

A glint flashed in Zhou Qiming's eyes. Tian Liang likely possessed a Disguise Technique. If he could learn it, he would be much safer walking the jianghu under an Alias in the future.

Having an extra identity meant more room for error. Tian Liang had committed crimes in several counties yet remained uncaught, evidently due to his superb disguise skills.

Even if he offended a noble lady in the Prefecture City, he could simply change his face, adopt a new identity, and start a new life.

Tian Liang, in high spirits, arrived at the City Guard Department in the southern district of the outer city and requested an audience with the Chief Constable, Lady Ren Xue, completely unaware of Zhou Qiming trailing behind him.

"Young Master Bai, please wait a moment. I will go in and report immediately."

Seeing that the visitor was the renowned Bai Hao from the Human Ranking, the few Bailiffs on duty dared not delay and hurried inside to inform their superior.

Soon, Ren Xue, clad in a Fish Scale Black Robe, emerged with a joyful expression.

"Brother Hao, why have you come to see me? Did you bring a gift?" the woman asked coyly, her voice almost dripping with affection.

The Bailiff subordinates beside her all turned away. They usually only saw Ren Xue's stern and overbearing side. When had they ever witnessed such a scene? They wished they could take Bai Hao's place.

"What? Can't I come to see you for no reason? We're going to be married sooner or later," Tian Liang chuckled wickedly.

"Let's go, I'll take you somewhere nice," Tian Liang coaxed, inviting her into the carriage.

Ren Xue glanced around, hesitant. "This isn't good, is it? It's still work hours. What if an official from the inner city comes to inspect?"

However, her body was more honest than her words, and she followed Tian Liang into the carriage.

"Constable Ren, today's case files haven't been reviewed yet. This isn't appropriate," a burly Bailiff stepped forward to offer a token resistance.

"Get lost. We'll talk when I get back," Ren Xue kicked her subordinate away, then immediately turned back to Tian Liang, acting like a little bird clinging to him, and lowered the carriage curtain.

Behind them, a group of Bailiffs were filled with envy, their faces sporting lewd smiles.

"Tsk, tsk. I never thought the Iceberg Constable would have such a side to her."

"Is this the power of a Heavenly Prodigy on the Human Ranking? Just a flick of his finger, and a beauty throws herself into his arms."

"Shut up! Are you tired of living, talking behind Constable Ren's back?"

The Bailiffs stopped their discussion, but their minds were racing, fantasizing about being that Bai Hao.

In the Qingping Inn, a man and a woman pushed open the door and walked in.

Ren Xue smelled the fragrance in the room and frowned cautiously, "Brother Hao, why did you bring me to a place like this? This isn't good."

She still felt a bit resistant and surprised in her heart. Her interactions with Bai Hao were usually proper, and this was the first time she had come to such a private space.

If she stayed in the room any longer, Bai Hao might think she was a frivolous woman.

"Xue'er, come and drink this cup of tea. Consider it wedding wine to celebrate my ascent to the Human Ranking."

Tian Liang handed over two cups of tea that had been prepared long ago, which contained a drug. He continued with a gentle smile, "I originally wanted to give you a surprise. In a few days, I will visit your father and personally propose marriage to Uncle Ren."

"What, is this true?" Ren Xue's eyes lit up. After he became a Human Ranking Expert, she felt she was no longer worthy of the Bai family. But hearing this news now, she was overjoyed.

She and her father had not misjudged Bai Hao. He was not someone who easily changed his mind.

"Hurry and drink it. I've waited a long time for this day. I just wanted to tell you personally. When I was striving for the Human Ranking, it was also to marry you properly and let everyone know who my future wife is."

Tian Liang bared his white teeth, looking triumphant, and put his arm around her.

"Brother Hao, why aren't you drinking? Is there something wrong with this tea?" Ren Xue smiled slyly, teasing him.

Tian Liang: "..."

He quickly drank his own cup first as a toast.

Ren Xue chuckled and drank her tea as well. "I was just kidding. How could I suspect one of the Four Young Masters of Luoshan City?"

However, before she finished speaking, Ren Xue's face changed. She felt a burning heat all over her body, her limbs grew weak, and she collapsed onto the bed, her body revealing curves like mountains.

Ren Xue's face turned pale with fright. Her eyes glared at Bai Hao, her face full of disbelief and anger. "Young Master Hao, you! What is going on? Why did you lie to me?"

She was both shocked and angry, tears welling up in her eyes. For the first time, she felt that Bai Hao was a stranger, completely different from her usual impression of him. The filter had completely shattered.

Tian Liang let out a sinister laugh, no longer pretending. He said coldly, "Lie to you? Don't you understand yet? I just want to advance our relationship. You've accepted so many gifts from me, what, you still can't let me touch you!"

"No, this is impossible. The Brother Hao that Xue'er knows isn't this kind of person." Ren Xue shook her head in despair. She feared she couldn't escape the fate of losing her virginity today. She regretted not listening to the bailiffs' advice and running off to fool around with Bai Hao instead of working.

"Father, your daughter has failed you." Ren Xue closed her eyes, her heart sinking to the bottom. She never expected that the highly acclaimed Bai Hao would use such despicable means against her and the Ren family.

"I'll return all the gifts to you. Please don't hurt me."

Ren Xue shook her head desperately, trying to push away his approaching body, her eyes filled with fear and unwillingness. "Bai Hao, Xue'er will be yours sooner or later. Why are you doing this!"

As the situation reached this point, Ren Xue wanted to get to the bottom of it. She still held a sliver of hope and a fluke that this might just be some kind of joke.

"Hahaha, you're just a foolish woman blinded by love. I hate being the second one the most! Why should Bai Hao get to taste it first!"

As the words fell, under Ren Xue's stunned gaze, Tian Liang raised his hand and tore off the Human Skin Mask. He was no longer the handsome Bai Hao.

Tian Liang had a peculiar fetish. Although he liked to use Disguise to approach his targets, when it came to the actual act of pleasure, he didn't like wearing someone else's face. The thought alone made him feel disgusted.

The moment the City Guard Department saw Ren Xue's appearance and demeanor, he knew she was his type. He absolutely wouldn't let Bai Hao have her first!

Driven by desire, Tian Liang also forgot about the mission Bai Hao had assigned him. He'd deal with it later!

As for the Bai Family's pursuit and revenge, Tian Liang didn't take it seriously. Even the aristocratic families of the Prefecture City couldn't do anything to him for now, let alone the insignificant Bai Family in the county.

"You really aren't Young Master Hao. Brother Hao would never do something so disgusting. Let me go quickly, or my father and the Bai Family won't let you off!"

Seeing the other person's face, Ren Xue felt she had found a lifeline and began to threaten Tian Liang with the Bai Family.

"You really won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Look at this, my dear Xue'er."