The sky was clear and blue.
The buildings in the Inner City each have their own unique characteristics. For example, Wind and Moon Cottage is like an exquisite porcelain vase, while Wanchunting is a garden full of spring colors in all four seasons, with hundreds of flowers vying for beauty.
Through the openwork structure, one can vaguely see clusters of flowers, each with its own unique beauty, suspended in mid-air.
The thought of working in such a high-class and stylish place made even the chamber pot servants hold their heads high with pride.
"Sir, you... Oh, Young Hero Li?"
The servant lowered his proud chest, his face displaying the standard obsequious sycophantic expression; his professionalism was impeccable.
"The boss is waiting for you upstairs, please, please, please."
Thanks.
"No, you're shortening my lifespan! It's my honor to guide you..."
The servant quickly slapped himself in the face, looking somewhat frightened.
In his experience, when a guest says something like "thank you," it usually means they are expressing dissatisfaction.
"... Let's go, let's go."
Li Mo glanced to the side and saw the same scene as the original Wind and Moon Cottage —using beautiful women as vessels.
He didn't say anything more, but slipped a silver note to the servant and told him to take it upstairs.
Having probably heard the news, he attracted the attention of many of Wan Chunting's workers wherever he went.
If they change owners, what will become of them?
Will these top-tier restaurants in the Imperial Capital still be able to support themselves in the future?
The peony greenhouse on the top floor.
Pushing open the door, the mess of yesterday's cups and plates was gone, replaced by fruits and vegetables.
A middle-aged woman sat alone, sizing up the young man who entered.
She cannot be described as merely still charming, for her allure and mature charm are perfectly balanced on her face, and the red mole at the corner of her lip is the finishing touch that is both dangerous and captivating.
A truly wicked and evil woman!
"Young Master Li, you have quite the methods. Several officials have written to me. How can a bunch of grown men bully a weak, lonely woman like me be considered heroic?"
After the beautiful woman finished speaking, she took a puff of her pipe, and the smoke slowly flowed from her red lips, blurring her face.
The smoke wasn't pungent; instead, it carried a faint rose scent.
The kind that's poisonous.
[Name: Luo Ji (pseudonym: Su Yao)]
[Age: 39]
[Root Bone: Poisonous Flower Enchantress.]
[Realm Level: Late Stage of Dharma Body]
[Destiny: Gold tinged with gray.]
[Evaluation: The fifth assassin of the Drizzle Pavilion, the head of the Imperial Capital Branch Master, and tenth on the Hundred Flowers Ranking. She entered the Imperial Capital fifteen years ago, married a wealthy merchant, and then slowly poisoned him over the years, inheriting his business and renaming him Wan Chunting. She became an important link in the Drizzle Pavilion's intelligence network. Beneath her pomegranate skirt lies only withered bones; beneath her alluring demeanor lies a thorny poison...]
[Recent Encounter: Received a letter from a high-ranking official in the court, ordering him to relinquish his assets, intending to cooperate with Yin Mianmian to control Li Mo, the instigator, and make him a subservient subject...]
"..."
Li Mo leaned back slightly.
He only instinctively felt something was wrong, so he used his Heavenly Mandate Divine Eye to investigate.
I unexpectedly saw something incredible.
Should he just say, "I don't want Wan Chunting anymore," since he was just talking nonsense while drunk? Do you think they'll let him go?
Obviously not.
At the late stage of the Dharma Body, there's truly no chance of winning in a direct confrontation. Even the ability to retreat into Small World depends on whether the opponent's attention is constantly focused on them...
How to deal with it?
"Stop showing off your petty tricks, Su Yao."
Li Mo plopped down opposite her, raised his hand to pour tea, and maintained an Ice Block, nonchalant expression.
The best male lead of Clear Abyss Sect has quietly appeared online.
The transition was so smooth that even veteran actors were sweating profusely.
"Or rather... Rocky?"
"?"
Luo Ji's expression froze for a moment, then she smiled and said:
"Young Master Li is joking. Do I perhaps resemble the woman you admire? But I know nothing about her..."
Li Mo shook his head and said, "This poison is useless against me."
The words had barely left his mouth.
The atmosphere in the hall froze instantly, leaving only the sounds of string and wind instruments and the flowing music.
Li Mo noticed that the beautiful woman opposite him had suddenly disappeared.
And in the silence, vibrant flowers bloom, beautiful and fragrant, drawing one to an unconscious desire to immerse oneself in a sea of blossoms and drift into eternal sleep...
The sweet abyss was endless, and vines climbed up Li Mo's limbs, forming flower buds.
"..."
Li Mo frowned slightly, seemingly displeased, but made no move, appearing to let the other party proceed freely.
Luo Ji, blending into the surrounding External Scene Realm, squinted her eyes slightly.
The other party meant that they were not afraid of her poison and had already prepared a backup plan.
"Under the heavens, what means could possibly allow a mere Divine Observation Realm to resist my External Scene Realm?"
If someone had said this to Luo Ji before, she would have scoffed at it.
But the person before him was the most dazzling first-rate youth in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Moreover, if he hadn't come prepared, how could he have revealed his identity so readily?
Instead, she dared not take any major action.
This is the Imperial Capital, or rather, a place near the imperial city.
If exposed, she'll be severely injured, if not killed.
Can...
Hoo--
The vines that were wrapped around Li Mo finally blossomed, and the first flower buds on them bloomed.
This poison does not harm the body, but rather destroys the mind.
Using the deepest evil thoughts in people's hearts, they make people slumber in a sea of flowers.
The Divine Hammer Little Overlord, Wife-Prospering Fighting Soul, what evil thoughts lurk in his heart?
The flowers are in full bloom.
The scene depicted little Li Mo throwing a firecracker into the outhouse, which emitted a sharp, loud bang from the old man inside...
Luo Ji: "?"
Is this the deepest evil thought in his heart?
What the hell is this?!
But soon, Luo Ji breathed a sigh of relief.
Hoo--
Another flower has bloomed.
"He really does have..."
Luo Ji's cold smile froze before it could return to her face.
In the picture, Xiao Li is massaging a long, smooth, snow-white foot. The owner of the snow-white foot is the Cold Fairy.
This seems to have triggered a chain reaction.
Every single flower is in full bloom.
The face on each flower is like that flawless jade face of a celestial being.
To be honest...
The slightly blurred face appearing on the flower made all the splendor pale in comparison; it was no match for it.
Luo Ji: "..."
A moment of silence.
Li Mo gradually felt nervous, but suddenly he felt relaxed all over.
When he opened his eyes, he found that the Peony Pavilion had returned to normal, and Luo Ji opposite him was looking at him with a thoughtful and incredulous expression.
"Right, I knew it..."
"I believe you already had a plan."
Luo Ji squinted, her hoarse voice still carrying a hint of danger. "Young Master Li, I've truly witnessed your skill. No wonder you can get high-ranking officials to endorse you. Thank you for your guidance."
This must be some kind of scheme! And Li Mo must have done it on purpose!
Who harbors the deepest, most wicked thoughts, like throwing firecrackers to blow up the outhouse, rubbing the feet of Cold Fairy, and even trying to bite her ear?
She couldn't bear to look at what was behind her!
The more I look at it, the more I realize that she's only seeing what others want her to see!