The next day, Xiao Fan checked out with the innkeeper and left the inn with Medusa, under the innkeeper's curious gaze.
Along the way, the surrounding crowd cast curious looks at Xiao Fan. After all, Medusa, who walked beside him, was simply too dazzling. Her swaying figure, graceful curves, and fair skin-not to mention Queen Medusa's innate allure-made the people around them unconsciously swallow.
The Black-Corner Region was no ordinary place. Anyone who dared flaunt such beauty here was not someone to provoke lightly, and the others were no fools. Still, no matter where one went, there would always be idiots, such as the man now blocking Xiao Fan's path.
A man with a pale, powdered face, deeply sunken eyes, and unsteady steps stood in their way. One glance was enough to tell that indulgence in women had hollowed out his body. "Why don't we get acquainted, pretty lady?"
Xiao Fan covered his face with his right hand. Ever since deciding to bring Medusa along, he had anticipated this sort of situation. Turning toward her, he twitched his lips and said softly, "How about... you go easy on him?"
Medusa ignored him and stepped back, her sultry voice ringing out along the street. "Oh? I suppose we could. Why don't you ask my husband first?" As she spoke, she cast Xiao Fan a sidelong glance. Seeing her roll her eyes at him only stirred the man's heart further. Such a beauty, married to a brat like this!
At that thought, he looked disdainfully at Xiao Fan and jabbed a finger at him. "Let me tell you, my uncle is a hall master of the Eight Gates. If you know what's good for you, you'll... ow... that hurts, that hurts!"
Before he could finish, Xiao Fan seized the hand pointing at