In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 244 Being treated like a dog

The soft strains of the zither filled the room, evoking the gentle, lingering sounds of spring in Jiangnan in March, carrying a tender, hesitant charm.

The strings trembled slightly, and the notes flowed like lovers' whispers, gently brushing across the lake of the heart and rippling outwards.

The graceful silhouette reflected on the screen was exquisite. The dim candlelight softened the figure perfectly.

As the light and shadow shift, the silhouette resembles a dynamic painting of a lady, beautiful in every detail and evoking endless reverie.

Sight, hearing, smell, touch, combined with the warm, powdery scent of medicine in the room.

Everything was done with great care and effort.

In this meticulously designed environment, one's heart is almost simultaneously and progressively satisfied and stirred.

An ordinary man stepping into this place, faced with this visual feast, the lingering sounds, and the rich, subtle fragrance, immersed in this ambiguous, soft, and highly suggestive atmosphere, would probably already be captivated, his mind wandering, and his defenses would unknowingly be quietly crumbled by this invisible, gentle hand.

Gu Shaoan chuckled inwardly; "She does have some skills."

Pushing a naked beauty in front of someone for them to take what they want is the lowest form of seduction, nothing more than a vulgar transaction of flesh. Truly influential people would often disdain such tactics and would be wary of them.

The one behind the screen is well-versed in this art.

She neither fawned nor acted promiscuously; instead, she maintained a dignified and gentle demeanor, even deliberately keeping a reserved distance.

The zither is an elegant instrument; its movements are serene and graceful, and its voice is gentle yet steady.

All of this contributes to the image of a perfect beauty who is "to be admired from afar but not to be touched."

However, it is precisely this seemingly untouchable, poetic beauty that is most captivating, and most capable of arousing the hidden desire for conquest and possession in people's hearts.

Elegance is the outward appearance, aphrodisiacs are the hidden hand, and light, shadow, and sound are props to amplify the effect. Finally, the posture of "sitting serenely on a cloud, playing the zither behind a veil" is the sharpest and most subtle finger that touches a man's heartstrings.

In Gu Shaoan's view, the woman behind the screen may indeed be exceptionally skilled in playing the zither and her appearance must be outstanding, but her "skill" in arousing and manipulating men's desires and emotions is probably even more consummate and incredibly shrewd.

This series of combined moves, subtle yet pervasive, strikes directly at the heart of the matter, truly the work of a master.

Unfortunately, Gu Shaoan's self-discipline in this life does not mean that he was well-behaved in his previous life.

Gu Shaoan had experienced even more extravagant things before.

Not to mention just what we have now.

Using these things to test someone is really underestimating him.

A moment later, behind the screen, the last lingering, poignant melody of the zither, like a petal falling onto the water, slowly dissipated into the warm, subtly fragrant air.

Although the music stopped, the silhouette reflected on the screen, which evoked endless reverie, did not disappear.

Instead, she gracefully stood up the moment the music ended.

Even with just light and shadow, the standing figure is depicted perfectly.

The undulating curves of her body were softly outlined by the flickering candlelight, from her long, graceful neck to her rounded, full breasts, then to her suddenly taut, slender waist, followed by the suddenly rising and falling curves of her voluptuous and alluring hips, and finally to the outline of her straight, slender legs, faintly visible beneath her long skirt. All of this, under the influence of light and shadow, carried a natural, captivating allure.

It was enough to make any man who saw it for the first time hold his breath instantly, his gaze firmly drawn to it, unable to look away even for a moment.

Gu Shaoan's gaze naturally fell on the light and shadow, as calm as if he were examining a piece of exquisite porcelain, without any of the obsession or longing that an ordinary person would have.

As the light and shadow on the screen shifted, the owner of the shadow finally emerged from one side of the screen.

Gu Shaoan's gaze could finally fall upon her true appearance.

The woman wore a light and well-tailored plain-colored long dress with an extremely elegant dark pattern embroidered on the hem. As she walked, the dress flowed like water, outlining her figure without appearing deliberately revealing.

A pair of soft satin shoes in the same color, embroidered with exquisite patterns, peeked out from under the skirt, making her seem as light as if she were walking on clouds.

Her eyebrows were slender and long, like willow leaves, slightly curved, like distant mountains shrouded in mist. Her eyes were like autumn waves, with slightly upturned corners, carrying a touch of charming allure. In the flow of light, they were clear as unpolished jade, yet in every glance, a thousand kinds of charm silently poured out. Her small, straight nose was like a piece of jade, with a perfect curve.

Her fair and delicate skin seemed to be covered with a soft, pearly luster under the warm candlelight.

Her figure is neither the slender and immature figure of a young girl nor the excessive plumpness of a mature woman, but a perfect blend of the delicate beauty of a young girl and the fullness of a mature woman. Adding or subtracting even a little would make her look fat, and every inch of her curves is full of the allure bestowed by heaven.

One step, two steps...
As the woman walked toward Gu Shaoan, she always wore a perfectly timed, slightly shy yet dignified smile.

As the woman drew closer, the elegant and aphrodisiac fragrance that had filled the room seemed to find its source, becoming clearer and richer, carrying a faint, almost imperceptible scent of her body heat, seeping in and enveloping her completely.

She stopped about five steps in front of Gu Shaoan, bowed slightly and said, "Xian'er greets Young Master Gu."

As she spoke, the woman's eyes, like moonlight falling into a deep pool, were captivating and alluring, clear yet deeply enchanting.

The voice was even more genuine and tender than when it was behind the screen, like a feather brushing against the tip of the heart.

Upon hearing the woman's self-identification, Gu Shaoan's eyebrows subtly twitched upwards.

"Xian'er?"

In terms of looks alone, the woman in sight was in no way inferior to Huang Xuemei, Zhou Zhiruo, and Yang Yan.

But the difference is that, in addition to the feigned gentleness, the woman understands better how to showcase her beauty.

Within the Great Wei Kingdom, how could Gu Shaoan not guess the identity of the woman before him, who possessed such beauty, understood men's minds so well, and knew how to use her own qualities to seduce them?

In the capital city area, there is a woman known as "the most beautiful woman in the world," named Lin Xian'er.

After guessing the woman's identity, Gu Shaoan's mind raced.

"The Azure Dragon Society?"

A martial artist whose internal energy cultivation level alone can condense the Yuan Qi into Gang Qi is already considered top-tier even in the Great Wei Kingdom.

Not to mention someone like Gu Shaoan, who, in addition to reaching the level of Condensing Yuan into Gang in his internal energy cultivation, also has the achievement of defeating the Demon Master Pang Ban.

In the eyes of outsiders, Gu Shaoan's strength is among the top in the world of first-class masters.

It's only natural that they've caught the attention of the Azure Dragon Society.

Gu Shaoan hadn't expected the Azure Dragon Society's probing would come earlier than he anticipated.

Seeing that Gu Shaoan did not speak, Lin Xian'er smiled charmingly, slowly walked to the table, picked up the wine pot that was being warmed in the copper basin, and poured wine for Gu Shaoan.

Even a simple act of pouring wine could imbue Lin Xian'er with a touch of allure.

When the wine was about eight or nine-tenths full, Lin Xian'er gently took her seat.

Gu Shaoan did not raise his wine glass, but calmly said, "I have come at your invitation. If you have something to say, please speak freely. I am all ears."

Lin Xian'er's gaze fell on Gu Shaoan.

Gu Shaoan also looked on calmly.

Their eyes met, and Lin Xian'er's eyebrows unconsciously drooped down a little.

Having spent years mingling with men and managed to turn many martial arts masters into her devoted followers, Lin Xian'er believed she understood men extremely well.

Therefore, Lin Xian'er could sense from Gu Shao'an's expression and tone that his reaction was completely different from what she had expected. Most importantly, Gu Shao'an's gaze towards her was as calm as a still spring without any ripples.

This calmness was not the feigned seriousness that those men had shown him in the past.

"He really has no interest in me?"

As the thought crossed her mind, Lin Xian'er gave a soft hum, and her smile became even more gentle.

"Young Master Gu misunderstands. Xian'er has admired heroes since childhood. Recently, I heard that a peerless genius has emerged in the martial arts world who was able to defeat the Demon Master Pang Ban at the tender age of twenty. Xian'er was curious and that's why I wanted to get to know Young Master Gu."

As she spoke, Lin Xian'er's face showed a hint of shyness.

This touch of shyness, combined with Lin Xian'er's beautiful face, made her even more alluring and captivating.

Lin Xian'er finished speaking and did not wait for a response.

She lowered her head slightly.

Her long eyelashes perfectly veiled her captivating eyes, casting a small, ambiguous shadow beneath them.

It was also at the moment she lowered her head that a perfectly timed blush, like the softest cloud on the horizon at dusk in early spring, quietly spread across her fair, snow-white cheeks.

The blush was very faint, as if it were steaming out from the surging "shyness" in her heart, or like a layer of warm jade halo dyed by candlelight.

It's not the color of heavy makeup, but a delicate blush that emanates from deep within the skin, like that of a young girl who has never experienced the world.

What's even more captivating is her hesitant, enigmatic demeanor. Her gaze seemed to shyly and quickly sweep across Gu Shaoan's face for a moment before lowering again, focusing on her slender, jade-like fingers resting on her knees, twisting a white handkerchief.

This shyness, combined with her stunningly beautiful face, made even Gu Shaoan pause for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Shaoan sighed softly to himself.

Who in the world is without vanity?
When one first enters the world of martial arts, who doesn't hope to become famous and admired by beautiful women?
Fame, fortune, and beautiful women are what most men desire.

Even Gu Shaoan had to admit that Lin Xian'er really understood men.

A woman with such a mindset and the ability to utilize her own advantages would be more than capable of captivating ordinary, hot-blooded newcomers to the martial arts world.

No wonder that a few years later, he was able to toy with Quick Sword Ah Fei like a dog.

Then, Gu Shaoan said, "Now that I have seen the person, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

Gu Shaoan came here today only to find out who would be targeting him at this time.

Now that he knew, Gu Shaoan had no desire to continue playing these love games with Lin Xian'er.

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan slowly stood up.

The movements were clean and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

"Young Master Gu, please wait!"

But just as Gu Shaoan turned and took a few steps, Lin Xian'er's voice rang out again.

However, the voice was no longer soft and lingering, no longer trembling with shyness, but like a stream frozen in ice, clear and crisp, with an undeniable sharpness.

It instantly shattered all the beautiful atmosphere that had just been created.

Gu Shaoan turned around and saw Lin Xian'er slowly stand up.

The blush on her face had long since faded, leaving only a cold, jade-like white.

Her expression no longer held any trace of the alluring charm she had just displayed.

In response, Gu Shaoan asked, "Are you no longer pretending, young lady?"

Lin Xian'er chuckled lightly: "Young Master Gu is so clueless about romance, what's the point of Xian'er pretending anymore?"

Before Gu Shaoan could speak, Lin Xian'er spoke again: "Today, Xian'er invited Young Master Gu here for a chat because there is a deal she wants to make with you."

As she spoke, Lin Xian'er walked to a wall and reached out to push the painting aside.

Gu Shaoan looked over and discovered that there was a hidden compartment behind the painting.

Lin Xian'er reached into the hidden compartment, took out a wooden box, and returned to the table, placing the box on it.

As Lin Xian'er gently hooked the lid of the box with her slender, fair fingers, the token placed on the dark velvet lining instantly caught Gu Shaoan's attention.

The token is a dark blue-green color, neither gold nor jade, and seems to be made of a special bronze cast using some ancient method. Its surface has been specially treated, so it does not appear smooth, but rather has a deep, serene texture that has been eroded by time.

The token is not a regular rectangle or circle, but has a slightly curved top outline with a ridge extending downwards from the center of the top, giving it an overall appearance of subtle ferocity and majesty.

The most striking feature on the front of the token is a coiled dragon with its head held high.

This dragon is not an ordinary auspicious sculpture; its style is rugged, fierce, and full of ancient power.

The dragon head occupies most of the upper half of the token and is depicted with great realism. Its eyes are wide open, and the pupils are two deep holes, as if it is staring at the person holding the token. An invisible mental pressure spreads from this.

His gaze swept over the token, and the words "Azure Dragon Token" appeared in Gu Shaoan's mind.

At this moment, Lin Xian'er spoke up: "Perhaps there is something that Young Master Gu is unaware of. Within the Demon Master's Palace, the strongest person is not Pang Ban, but Pang Ban's master, Meng Chixing, who was once ranked first among the three great masters of the Great Yuan Kingdom."

"And this Senior Meng had already figured out the wonder of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top many years ago, successfully entered the Celestial Realm, and became a Celestial Realm expert like Master Zhang."

"Now, Young Master Gu first killed Senior Meng's grand-disciple Fang Yeyu, then seriously injured his personal disciple, the Demon Master Pang Ban, and even severed one of his arms."

"Young Master Gu, what do you think will be the reaction of Senior Meng, who has already entered the Celestial Realm, when this news reaches the Demon Master's Palace?"

At this point, Lin Xian'er picked up the wine cup on the table again, took a sip, and slowly said, "Young Master Gu is only twenty years old, yet he has already entered the realm of Condensing Yuan Qi into Gang. With such talent, it is only natural that he will eventually reach the Celestial Realm and reach the pinnacle of martial arts."

"However, no one can predict the future. If this Senior Meng travels all the way from the Great Yuan Kingdom to the Great Wei Kingdom, do you think you, with your current strength, can withstand Senior Meng, who has already entered the Celestial Realm?"

"Can the Emei Sect behind Young Master Gu withstand the wrath of a Celestial Realm expert?"

At this point, Lin Xian'er picked up the dragon head token from the box and gracefully walked to Gu Shaoan's side.

"However, if Young Master Gu is willing, we can make arrangements to help you appease Senior Meng, who is at the Celestial Realm level, at the Demon Master Palace."

"In return, we will need Young Master Gu to do something for us in the future."

"Of course, this matter will not endanger the Emei Sect behind Young Master Gu."

"besides."

Lin Xian'er smiled gently: "Tonight, Xian'er can also become Young Master Gu's private property, please allow Young Master Gu..."

"Do whatever you want."

"Young Master Gu, what do you think of this deal?"

(End of this chapter)