However, upon noticing the look that Zhou Ke kept casting in his direction, Tian Hailin realized that since his master had already helped summon the people over, wanting to refuse at this moment was practically impossible.

All he could do was be forced to enjoy it.

Wang Ye seemed quite indifferent, yet each time a woman beside him tried to cozy up to him and take advantage, he effortlessly evaded them.

It seemed, to outsiders, that Wang Ye was having a grand time, appearing very familiar with the women around him.

Wang Ye knew clearly that since everyone else was already letting loose while out here to play, if he appeared uptight, even if no one said anything, they would surely feel some degree of unhappiness.

Given Wang Ye's strength and rank, there was no need for him to cater to Zhou Ke.

But Zhou Ke did help Wang Ye last time, after all.

Moreover, even though Wang Ye's cultivation had reached the level of a First Grade Peak Cultivator, he couldn't be confident enough that if any real trouble arose, he could singlehandedly fend off so many powerful individuals.

Zheng...

At that moment, the sound of a guzheng resounded.

As soon as they heard this sound, everyone on the shore turned their gaze towards the pavilion, and the whole scene broke into a clamorous uproar.

"It's the Oiran, the Oiran has arrived!"

"I thought she wouldn't be making an appearance tonight, having waited all this time. I didn't expect the Oiran to actually come out."

"When visiting Wei City, you might choose to miss everything else, but you absolutely must take a look at the Oiran in Shuiyuelou!"

Voices of discussion rose one after another, and some even whistled directly at the Oiran within the pavilion.

The entire pavilion was not open.

Instead, many red strings with pillars hung down, preventing those on the shore from clearly seeing the person inside; all they could do was make out a rough figure and a faint outline.

This only added an extra layer of mysterious allure.

Zhou Ke, looking as if he hadn't seen a woman in ages, kept his gaze fixed on the Oiran inside the pavilion. While observing, he proudly spoke to Wang Ye:

"Wang Ye, did you know, these little tricks are nothing to a Magician?"

"I only need to see a few vague angles to piece everything together in my mind and know what her true appearance looks like."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ye rolled his eyes at Zhou Ke and said somewhat dismissively, "Is there any point to what you're saying?"

"Not only are there red strings, but there's also a veil inside; can you see the face beneath the veil?"

"That, I can't."

Zhou Ke shook his head in slight disappointment, but that disappointment only lasted for a moment. Soon, Zhou Ke continued,

"But you don't understand; if you saw everything too clearly from the start, the feeling would be lost. Since we're here, the ambiguous allure is much more intriguing."

"You can imagine what kind of face she might have in your mind."

"But what if she only has pretty eyes, and the rest isn't as nice?"

Wang Ye's comment made Zhou Ke's mouth twitch a few times.

"You're so unlucky!"

Zhou Ke gave a huff at Wang Ye before continuing to observe, pushing Wang Ye's recent words out of his mind as he resumed his fantasy.

Meanwhile, Tian Hailin also glanced over at the Oiran.

With just one look, Tian Hailin found himself somewhat dazed.

Mesmerized by the Oiran's beauty.

Wang Ye examined the Oiran closely, and as he did, he fell into deep thought.

He felt a lingering sense of familiarity from the Oiran.

As if he had met her somewhere before.

However, no matter how hard Wang Ye tried, he couldn't recall.

Zhou Ke shifted his gaze from the Oiran and glanced at Wang Ye, noticing his focus remained on the Oiran. He chuckled softly.

Wang Ye, after all, was still just a young man.

Young people sometimes just like to speak contrary to their hearts.

He clearly stated he wasn't interested in such Oiran, yet while looking at her, wasn't he just as captivated as his disciple?

"Ning Mei, tonight you shall serve our young masters. If you're willing to serve us, your life from now on will be rich and prosperous. But if you refuse, it's not up to you!"

Several figures suddenly leaped from the shore and headed directly towards the pavilion.

Their speed was incredibly fast, and in the blink, they were already halfway there, almost reaching the pavilion.

The people watching below, seeing someone attempt to head towards the pavilion, coupled with the unfiltered words that escaped these individuals' mouths, quickly realized their intentions.

They're trying to abduct the Oiran!

The young gentlemen by the shore instantly became displeased, scolding loudly,

"What do you people think you're doing? The Oiran belongs to everyone; unless she takes a liking to someone, she won't accompany anyone, unlike you robbers, trying to take her by force!"

"Right, trying to take the Oiran away in broad daylight is no different from abducting women!"

"You beasts, your actions are simply unacceptable!"

But these gentlemen lacked any significant strength themselves; they were just scholars, and faced with this situation, all they could do was speak out, having no means to interfere.

Just as those rushing forward were about to reach the pavilion, several strong individuals charged over from the Shuiyuelou rooftop.

Since the Oiran was here and could endlessly bring fortune to Shuiyuelou, the possibility of this happening had been anticipated from the start.

Thus, people had been strategically placed around for protection, ready to deal with anyone who dared to threaten the Oiran.

The anxious gentlemen immediately felt relieved upon seeing someone step in.

"Now things should be fine."

"Those few marauders are courting death; are they not aware that powerful individuals are present?"

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