Everyone gnashed their teeth.
Zhao Cheng, in particular, clenched his fists tightly, grief and fury mingling within him. Even among this group, he was the quickest to finish.
Over the years, he had sought out many secret remedies, but none had proved useful in the end. Instead, they had only made him weaker and weaker.
He had once suspected that the women he favored, who always looked so satisfied afterward and even called him the most impressive, were merely deceiving and flattering him.
He alone had chosen to believe them like a fool.
"Damn demon! I originally intended to spare your life, but since you were stupid enough to step into my trap, this time, I will ruin your reputation and make you the laughingstock of the entire world!"
He gritted his teeth, his face savage, while the other guests inside the White Jade Tower exchanged bewildered looks, staring blankly toward the White Jade Tower-specifically, the private chamber where Chu Lian'er was.
It was over. Completely over.
Miss Chu Lian'er, the Number One Courtesan Under Heaven, had actually been conquered by that demon too. And after more than two hours, she had probably already taken his shape.
Just as grief and fury gripped everyone-
Creak!
With a soft sound, the chamber door opened fully. Swish! In an instant, every gaze shot toward it, eager to see what had happened.
They still clung to one last shred of hope, wishing that nothing else had happened between the demon and Miss Chu Lian'er, that they had merely gone to discuss music.
Until they saw Chu Lian'er's face.
She was still so beautiful and innocent, yet there was now a trace of seductive charm about her. Perhaps because the weather was hot, her cheeks were slightly flushed.
Fragrant sweat drenched her, and two