As she spoke, she edged closer to Tang San, whether deliberately or not.
Her slender fingers rested lightly on his arm, and her voice grew sweeter and more cloying:
"Your first time here? I can show you the way, handsome. I promise to make you... very comfortable in Slaughter City."
Tang San paused briefly, his gaze settling on the woman.
She was indeed beautiful, with curved brows and eyes, bright red rouge on her lips, and a row of white teeth that showed when she smiled.
But her clothes were far too thin, leaving broad swaths of snowy skin exposed, gleaming cloyingly beneath the eerie green lights.
Tang San instinctively looked away, his Adam's apple bobbing as he gave a flat "Mm."
Seeing his cool response, the woman was not annoyed. Instead, her smile grew even more seductive.
She swayed her hips and drew a little closer, the heavy scent of her cosmetics wafting into his face.
"Your first time here, handsome?"
She extended a scarlet-painted finger and lightly tapped Tang San's chest.
"My name is Liu Niang. I've spent quite a few years in Slaughter City."
"Your face is very unfamiliar. Would you like me to explain the rules here?"
Tang San stepped half a pace back, putting some distance between them, his tone remaining lukewarm:
"No need."
The smile on Liu Niang's face froze for an instant, but she quickly resumed her fawning manner.
Her eyes shifted, and she seemed to notice Tang San's awkwardness, covering her lips with a soft laugh.
"Don't be nervous, handsome. I'm not going to eat you."
"But let me offer you a friendly warning-once you've entered Slaughter City, you must never be softhearted."
"Not a single person here has hands that aren't drenched in blood."
"Show mercy once, and next time, you