Fellow Daoist, I gladly accept this heaven-defying opportunity.

Zuixianglou was the largest brothel and money-burning den in Nanheng City.

Xu Mofeng glanced around the building, then walked straight inside.

"Oh, this young master looks unfamiliar..."

The heavily made-up madam swayed as she approached, but upon seeing Xu Mofeng's face, her tone faltered, her eyes gleaming like a hungry wolf encountering a fat sheep. "Is this your first time visiting our Drunken Fragrance Pavilion, young master?"

As she spoke, she moved closer to Xu Mofeng.

It's no wonder she lost her composure. She'd been in the world of pleasure for decades and had seen countless young masters, but Xu Mofeng was the first one she'd ever met with such handsome looks and refined demeanor.

Xu Mofeng gently stepped aside, his tone indifferent: "I'm looking for the second young master of the Jia family. Is he here?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Young Master Jia is a regular here."

The madam gave him a resentful look, still unwilling to give up, "Since you are a friend of the Second Young Master Jia, would you like me to arrange a girl to keep you company?"

The women around him were all staring at Xu Mofeng with longing in their eyes, almost ready to shout "Choose me!"

They would be willing to spend money to accompany such a young master, let alone not have to shower him with gifts.

Xu Mofeng didn't even lift his eyelids, and said indifferently, "Take me to his room, I need to see him."

"Okay!"

A group of girls led Xu Mofeng upstairs, heading straight for the best private room.

Xu Mofeng pushed open the door and entered, only to find several people inside, embracing each other, drinking and making merry.

His gaze swept across the room and landed directly on the young man surrounded by women.

"Young Master Jia, your friend has arrived!"

The madam laughed and announced loudly.

The young man with deep-set eyes frowned, looking puzzled. "My friend? What friend do I have?"

The madam was taken aback and turned to look at Xu Mofeng.

"Young master...aren't you a friend of the second young master Jia?"

Xu Mofeng looked at the young man and said calmly, "Young Master Jia Pingsheng, you don't know me, but I know you."

"Oh?"

Jia Pingsheng became interested and grinned, "This is interesting. Since we're here, why don't we sit down and have a couple of drinks?"

"No need."

Xu Mofeng shook his head. "I came to see Young Master Jia today because I have something to take care of. I'll leave as soon as I'm done."

Jia Pingsheng asked curiously, "What do you want from me?"

Xu Mofeng smiled slightly and slowly extended one hand.

A powerful suction force suddenly erupted from his palm, and Jia Pingsheng was instantly sucked to Xu Mofeng's front like a kite with a broken string, his neck firmly held by him.

"What are you trying to do!"

Jia Pingsheng turned deathly pale and screamed in terror.

Two men who appeared to be guards suddenly slammed their fists on the table and stood up, shouting sternly, "Release the Second Young Master!"

Xu Mofeng didn't even glance at them, but pointed his fingers into a knife and casually swung it.

Swah——

Blood splattered everywhere, covering the prostitute's body and face. The crowd was stunned for a moment, then burst into ear-piercing screams.

The two heads rolled to the ground with a dull thud.

The women in the room were terrified and scrambled to get out the door.

Jia Pingsheng, whose neck was being choked, stared so hard his eyes almost popped out of their sockets, looking at Xu Mofeng as if he had seen a demon.

His two guards were both experts at the Foundation Establishment stage, yet they were casually killed by this young, handsome boy, as easily as crushing two ants.

Where did this monster come from? Its strength is terrifying!

Overwhelmed by immense fear, Jia Pingsheng's legs went weak, and he wet his pants, a foul odor filling the air.

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me! I'm the second young master of the Jia family, you can't kill me..."

He begged for mercy incoherently, showing no trace of the arrogance of a spoiled brat.

Xu Mofeng smiled, but his tone was as cold as ice: "Don't worry, I won't kill you. Not only will I not kill you, I'll make sure you live a long and healthy life."

The next second, Jia Pingsheng's eyes bulged out, and he let out a heart-wrenching scream.

After a stick of incense had burned, Xu Mofeng calmly walked out of Zuixiang Tower, slowly wiping the bloodstains off his hands, and his figure gracefully disappeared at the end of the street.

……

In the Eastern mansion, in the boudoir of Yuzhu.

"This...this is me?"

Dongfang Yuzhu held up the bronze mirror with trembling hands, almost unable to believe her eyes.

After taking the beauty-enhancing pill, the woman in the mirror had skin as white as snow, eyebrows and eyes as beautiful as a painting, and an absolutely stunning appearance. If it weren't for the small, distorted ghost face mark still remaining on her left cheek, she would be considered a beauty that could topple kingdoms and be the most beautiful woman in Nanheng.

At that moment, Dongfang Yuzhu felt a lump in her throat and almost shed tears.

Over the years, she has endured the scorn of others, even her own clansmen openly and secretly despised her. She was publicly jilted and wantonly humiliated, living in the dust with the title of "Number One Ugliest Woman in Nanheng".

Now, she finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel.

And all of this is thanks to one person.

Xu Mofeng.

"Hmm, the effect is acceptable."

A grimace-like voice rang out, "This beauty-preserving pill can protect your facial skin for three years, preventing further ulceration within that time. However, if you don't meet my requirements after three years, even ten beauty-preserving pills won't save you."

Dongfang Yuzhu bit her lower lip, a conflicted look on her face.

The ghost face had already told her that in order to completely eliminate the hidden danger and restore her appearance, she had to go with it to a secret realm for secluded cultivation.

The process will inevitably be painful, but this is the destiny of the Ghost Spider Holy Body, and there is no escaping it.

These things were far too distant for her, a sheltered young lady from a prominent family, and the fear of the unknown weighed heavily on her heart.

Just then, a maid rushed in in a panic.

"Miss! Miss! Something terrible has happened!"

Dongfang Yuzhu quickly put on her bamboo hat, pulled down her veil, and her tone returned to its usual coldness: "What's the matter that you're in such a panic?"

"It's...it's that something happened to the second young master of the Jia family!"

The little maid was panting heavily from running.

Upon hearing the words "second young master of the Jia family," Dongfang Yuzhu's body trembled violently, and intense pain and hatred surged in her eyes behind the white veil.

This is the person.

He publicly broke off the engagement, wantonly humiliated her, and even gave her the title of "Number One Ugliest Woman in Nanheng," making her and the entire Dongfang family the laughing stock of the city.

This is the person who personally pushed her into an abyss of endless suffering.

Suppressing the surging emotions in her heart, Dongfang Yuzhu spoke in a cold voice, her tone icy: "What does his accident have to do with me? Explain clearly, what exactly happened to him?"

The maidservant lowered her head, her voice low but clear: "Jia Pingsheng, the second young master of the Jia family, had his tendons in his hands and feet severed, and several palm-sized 'ugly' characters were carved on his face. His entire face is completely ruined... It's being said that the one who did it is Xu Mofeng, the second young master of the Xu family."

"What?!"

Dongfang Yuzhu's pupils shrank suddenly, and she froze on the spot, her previous feigned indifference completely shattered.

Seeing that she was lost in thought, the maidservant hurriedly bowed and withdrew.

As soon as the person left, the ghostly face chuckled, a hint of amusement in its tone: "That kid was quite devoted to you. He just gave you the pills, and then he went to avenge you. Heh..."

Dongfang Yuzhu stood there, seemingly oblivious to the ghostly face's words, but countless long-forgotten images surged into her mind like a tidal wave.

……

"Yu Zhu, run!"

The chubby-faced little boy, panting heavily, grabbed the little girl with a pink birthmark on her cheek and pigtails, trying to rush outside.

The little girl looked bewildered and tilted her head, asking, "Brother Qingshu, why are we running?"

"Last time, those brats from the Li family called you an ugly monster, and we beat them up. Now they've brought a bunch of people to get revenge! There are too many of them, so let's hide first..."

"Xu Mofeng is still there!"

"What are you afraid of? My second brother has practiced martial arts since he was a child; he can take on ten men at once! He's the one who told us to retreat first!"

The boy patted his chest, speaking with great confidence and appearing completely assured.

The little girl looked in that direction and saw a thin, small figure standing among a group of teenagers, punching and kicking, not retreating an inch.

A hint of worry flashed in her eyes, but before she could speak, Xu Qingshu pulled her away.

……

On the street, a little girl with pigtails stared intently at the candied hawthorns on the stall, her eyes wide and her mouth practically watering.

Xu Qingshu, who was standing nearby, noticed this and leaned over to ask, "Yuzhu, want some candied hawthorn?"

The little girl nodded vigorously.

Xu Qingshu patted his empty pockets, a look of embarrassment crossing his face. Then, with a defiant air, he declared, "Yuzhu, you wait! When I grow up and make a fortune, I'll buy you a whole street of candied hawthorns, as much as you want! You can eat until you're sick of them!"

The little girl smiled, her eyes crinkling. Though happy, a hint of disappointment lingered in her eyes; after all, distant water couldn't quench immediate thirst.

Just then, a hand reached out from the side, with a few copper coins lying in its palm.

"Dude, if you don't have money, don't try to make empty promises. Picking up girls costs money too, right?"

The cool-looking, handsome boy shoved a coin into Xu Qingshu's hand and pouted, "Go buy it quickly, don't embarrass yourself here."

Xu Qingshu's face lit up instantly, and he grabbed the little girl, shouting, "Great, Yuzhu! We have money to buy candied hawthorns!"

The little girl beamed and turned to thank him, "Thank you, Xu Mofeng. But... I only have enough money for two skewers."

The handsome child raised his chin, his face full of disdain: "Childish, who would want to eat this kind of childish stuff?"

Xu Qingshu quickly pulled someone aside: "Yuzhu, Mofeng doesn't want to eat it, let's go buy some!"

"Okay... alright."

The little girl glanced back at the child standing there several times before following Xu Qingshu toward the candied hawthorn stall.

……