Facing Xu Xiaoyou's sarcastic remark, Chichu Chun coughed dryly, thinking to herself that You was indeed sharp-tongued and unflustered, just like on Line (Curse).

She put on a mysterious air: "In any case, I have my reasons for keeping my real name a secret. You can call me Mori or Kuri, just follow me, they're waiting for you."

Xu Xiaoyou hesitated, seeing in front of her the men in the bar posed flirtatiously, dressed skimpily and provocatively, dancing in a way that was hard on the eyes, "Is this really a decent establishment?"

"Dragonfly Town is considered the Red Light District of Chichu Heaven, 'Green Leaf Stores' like this are everywhere. Our business operates in the shadows, perfect for diversion."

As soon as she entered the store, Xu Xiaoyou caught the scent of Jade City's perfume in the air, a costly women's fragrance common among the upper echelons of the Star of Art, alongside Rose Garden as the standard for ladies' aristocratic parties.

The Green Leaf Store was named Mint Green Leaf, unlike the Star of Art's floral shops with mixed anthers and pistils, Chichu Heaven's adult industry often catered to designated clients.

The clientele of this Mint Green Leaf were mature women who often had substantial income and wealth, yet suffered from inner emptiness and loneliness. Xu Xiaoyou had already seen no fewer than three clusters of Green Leaves fawning around a single flower, serving them with tea, singing, and champagne towers. These were minor tasks; when the rich sisters felt entertained, those delicate Little Green Leaves had to obediently go up to the second floor, and nobody knew what they would experience.

A Green Leaf, covering a round, pert bottom, disheveled and with vacant eyes, came down the stairs and bumped right into Xu Xiaoyou.

The tender Little Green Leaf, having just endured quite the ordeal, had to put on an ingratiating service smile, ready to introduce the store's business to Xu Xiaoyou, only to be stopped by Mori, who frowned, waving her hand: "Shoo shoo, this is my friend, stay away with your body reeking of rouge."

"Okay, Sister Rice Wine."

The Little Green Leaf bowed respectfully and went off, grinning cheekily, to open a wine bottle for a lady in the corner seat. Xu Xiaoyou raised an eyebrow as she saw a middle-aged woman in a loose robe, with rattan in hand, descending the stairs with a yawn, eyeing her hesitantly before speaking:

"Come up with me, I'll pay you ten times the hourly rate."

Xu Xiaoyou felt a chill; the Green Leaves in this store were mostly effeminate, with indistinct genders. Her own style today was rather androgynous, with an informal bartender's outfit, a white shirt underneath, her low ponytail of golden hair hanging down to the waist of her black vest, tapering pants over round-toed long boots, her slender frame clearly different from the seductive Green Leaves in the store.

The woman licked her crimson lips: "I like them pure, who are you trying to seduce dressed like that?"

Mori quickly intervened, waving her hand, "Sister Tao, this is my friend, not a new employee here."

The woman called Sister Tao kept her predatory gaze fixed on Xu Xiaoyou's upright waist: "Really, what a shame."

This little one unexpectedly piqued her interest, and gender didn't matter anymore in such a case.

Xu Xiaoyou's radar went off, knowing that her Charm Card was unknowingly taking effect, feeling a surge of discomfort in her heart, she quickly avoided the woman's gaze and, just before stepping into the elevator, was met by a notable figure.

The man was much taller than the other Green Leaves in the store, not effeminate, with blond hair and black eyes, pale skin, with the face of a European. His tight pants accentuated a pert butt, and his white shirt was nearly stretched to bursting by the muscular contours beneath, revealing a powerful chest. A black leather belt sat loosely on his waist, exposing the Knight's Path tattoo on his abdomen.

Xu Xiaoyou's attention was entirely on the man's shoulder insignia

— Black Spade Q.

Before the elevator doors closed, the man looked over, raising a crystal glass and tossing a flirtatious glance in her direction under the refracted light.

Damn it, the shape of that guy's pupils was even a black heart; this guy is Black Spade Q from the Dawn Society!

Xu Xiaoyou immediately identified the man, her mind on high alert. Why was someone from the Dawn Society here, especially when the individual, despite being male, was the Black Spade Q, symbolizing a queen of soldiers, spears, and death?

She felt an intense crisis emanating from him, certain that this person was far stronger than any Dawn Society member she had ever met, only having felt such pressure when facing Chichu Hong.

As he passed beside her, she couldn't even perceive his presence. The man was at least a Fifth Tier Cleaner, so why was such a guy appearing in Dragonfly Town?

Could it be that her identity as Dark Gold Rose had been exposed and he came here on the association's orders?

The half-month of calm had never lulled Xu Xiaoyou into a false sense of security; no one knew how the undercurrents beneath the surface would surge, whether the appearance of peace meant the oncoming storm.

Xu Xiaoyou even felt an urge to leave this place immediately, but then quickly calmed down—if the association had genuinely sent someone to capture her, they would have taken action earlier. But it was clear the man recognized her, the meaningful look from before...

"He's the manager of Mint Green Leaf, Evergreen Ivy. You, don't tell me you're interested in that oily type of person." Seeing Xu Xiaoyou standing still, Mori teased.

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