Deep within the Jin Residence in Golden Leaf City.
Jin An had waited there with his back bent for a full day and night.
But he did not dare urge his master along.
Not until the sun stood high the following morning.
With a creak, the carved door opened, and a heavy reek of wine mixed with the scent of powder wafted out.
Jin Yuanbai emerged in a loose silk robe, rubbing his brow, his steps still somewhat unsteady.
"What is it that you have to wait outside for?" Jin Yuanbai glanced at Jin An, his tone impatient.
"Eldest young master." Jin An hurried forward and lowered his voice. "While on duty at the city gate, I spotted an exquisite beauty. I came specially to report it."
"Exquisite?"
Jin Yuanbai sneered, sat down beside the stone table, and gulped some cold tea. "A servant from a collateral branch like you-how many women have you even seen? Yet you dare talk to me about exquisite beauties?"
"Young master, this one really is different." Jin An grew anxious.
"Enough." Jin Yuanbai waved him off, his face full of disdain. Jin An gritted his teeth.
Without wasting another word, he pulled a palm-sized formation disk from his robes.
It held a copy of the surveillance formation's recording at the city gate.
"One look and you'll understand, young master." Jin An activated the formation disk.
Buzz-
Light and shadow intertwined in midair.
In the image, Leng Qiu walked through the city gate in azure robes. Her cool, otherworldly bearing and the deadly allure that radiated from deep within her were instantly laid bare.
Smack.
Jin Yuanbai shot to his feet, his bleary, drunken eyes suddenly widening into circles.
"Th-this..." His breathing grew rapid.
He had possessed more women than he could count, but the