Chapter 940: Chapter 940: Love at First Sight Confession Chapter 940: Chapter 940: Love at First Sight Confession When Li Jia’s current life, “Huo Qiu” of Yangzhou City, wealthy beyond compare, made his appearance, Huang Xiaolong could immediately feel that Du Shiniang, hidden in the air, had her ghostly and resentful aura intensify, boiling up as if ready to explode.
However, with Huang Xiaolong present, Du Shiniang was hesitant to strike, fearing to damage the valuable. She dared not show herself or lash out. Probably, at this very moment, she was wracking her brain for ways to kill Huo Qiu.
‘This Ghost King’s obsession is truly too persistent…’ Huang Xiaolong sighed helplessly with a wry smile.
At this time, taking another look at Huo Qiu’s daughter, she was stunningly beautiful and had an amazing figure, with a notable aura of Taoist power emanating from her. Of course, this “notable” was in comparison to an ordinary Taoist. Even in front of Ma Chuxia, she wasn’t much to speak of.
“Who are you people? Making such a fuss here!” Behind Huo Qiu, a few security guards looked on with wary expressions, their somber gazes centering on Huang Xiaolong.
However, when they saw Ma Chuxia, Mu Hui, and Mu Hui’s three gorgeous roommates standing beside Huang Xiaolong, the stern look in the guards’ eyes softened somewhat.
It seems that a beautiful woman, no matter where she goes or whom she faces, is always popular.
Huo Qiu’s daughter, on the other hand, took a keen interest in Huang Xiaolong and the others. Although she was a Taoist, she couldn’t fathom the depths of Huang Xiaolong and Ma Chuxia.
“Ahem–everyone, what brings you here?” Having clawed his way through the business world for decades and standing as the wealthiest in Yangzhou City, Huo Qiu was experienced and tough in all aspects. He didn’t show any unfriendly expression, instead, he smiled politely, exuding the grace and composure of someone high above the rest.
“Hey–let’s skip the pleasantries,” Huang Xiaolong went straight to the point. “So it’s you, Huo Qiu, right? A fierce ghost is after you. I plan to protect you for a few days for free. To tell you the truth, the ghost is already here, lurking near your home.”
“A… a fierce ghost?” Huo Qiu was taken aback for a moment, then turned to his woman with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile. “Bingyan, what do you think?”
“Giggle giggle giggle–,” Huo Bingyan, Huo Qiu’s beloved only daughter, burst into a laugh filled with blatant disdain and mockery.
With this laugh, the chilly demeanor of Huo Bingyan transformed instantly into a dazzling bloom of charm and brilliance, exceedingly alluring.
“A fierce ghost is out to get my dad?” Huo Bingyan looked at Huang Xiaolong with a mocking gaze. “All right, I get it, you all are charlatans, right? Knowing who my dad is, you thought to come and swindle money. But… I’m sorry, today you all will have to return as disappointed as you were elated when you came. Please leave quickly before we call the police and accuse you of trespassing.”
Huo Bingyan was blunt, giving them the order to leave without any courtesy.
She considered herself highly skilled in Taoist arts and had captured many formidable ghosts in the past. Within a range of ten miles, even the slightest hint of ghostly aura could not escape her. Now, Huang Xiaolong was claiming to her face that a fierce ghost was out to harm her father, and even insisted the ghost had arrived. Huo Bingyan didn’t believe him, not one bit, not a hundred or a thousand!
In fact, ordinary ghosts indeed couldn’t escape Huo Bingyan’s detection, but Du Shiniang was a Ghost King. Even if Du Shiniang stood right in front of her, as long as Du Shiniang didn’t wish to reveal herself, Huo Bingyan was unable to sense her presence.
Huang Xiaolong believed that, at this critical juncture, if he were to leave and call away Qingqing and Xiaohong, the entire Huo family would likely be wiped out by Du Shiniang!
Huo Bingyan was a prideful girl. Normally, Huang Xiaolong wouldn’t have bothered with her antics, but since he was currently in a bet with Du Shiniang, he had no choice but to shamelessly stick around the Huo residence.
‘Heh~ Little miss, since you’re acting all high and mighty, I need to take you down a peg or two and teach you a lesson~~’ Huang Xiaolong watched Huo Bingyan with a teasing look in his eyes, a hint of mischief flickering within.
Huo Bingyan also looked at Huang Xiaolong with a smile, and in an instant, a peculiar emotion flashed through her eyes, “You’re so young and quite handsome too. Why be a con artist? If you’re short on money, why not work at my dad’s company? How does that sound?” Her tone was half-joking, half-serious.
Upon hearing this, Ma Chuxia couldn’t help but laugh softly, whispering in Huang Xiaolong’s ear, “Little Long, you really are a lady-killer. Look, the girl has taken a liking to you and is planning to get you a job at her dad’s company–first a job, then something more, perhaps.”
Mu Hui and her three roommates also seemed a bit amused.
“Ladies and gentlemen, truth be told, my daughter Bingyan has been following a master since she was young, practicing Taoist spiritual teachings. Her talent is quite impressive, and after years of hard training, she has completed her apprenticeship. Should there really be any malicious spirits seeking to harm me, I expect my daughter would be able to handle it very well,” Huo Qiu laughed, then looked meaningfully at Huang Xiaolong. “Young man, perhaps you should consider my daughter’s suggestion. Just so happens, my company needs a new Public Relations Manager.”
At this suggestion. the Huo family bodyguards and servants looked at Huang Xiaolong with strange expressions that contained a hint of jealousy.
It was known that Huo Bingyan, the wealthy heiress, was still single, and her standards for a partner were extremely high. Huo Qiu had introduced many eligible bachelors to her, but none could catch her fancy. Concerned about his daughter’s marital prospects, Huo Qiu was quite anxious. If things continued this way, he feared his daughter might end up an old maid. Today, however, it was unprecedented for Huo Bingyan to openly praise a young man for his good looks and even consider giving him a position in Huo Qiu’s company.
The thoughts of Huo Bingyan were as apparent as lice on a bald head, weren’t they!
Huo Qiu’s mind became quite active. Looking at Huang Xiaolong, who indeed was handsome, clean-cut, and possessed a cleverness uncommon in others, he began to entertain the idea of positioning Huang Xiaolong in his company to have him spend time with his precious daughter. If things worked out, who knows, by next year he might be holding a grandchild!
“Enough already~~” Huang Xiaolong, however, seemed quite impatient. “I came here on serious business, not to flirt.”
After a pause, Huang Xiaolong looked at Huo Bingyan and said, “If I’m not mistaken, underneath the marble slab at your front door, you’ve buried a Ghost-Repelling Talisman and a Demon-Suppressing Talisman, right?”
“Huh?” At that, Huo Bingyan’s expression stiffened, and she remained stunned for several seconds before looking at Huang Xiaolong with a surprised gaze as if she had discovered a new world. “Interesting, very interesting…”
After speaking, Huo Bingyan turned to Huo Qiu and instructed, “Dad, let them in.”
“This…” Huo Qiu pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, “Alright, my sweet daughter, I’ll listen to you.”
Afterwards, Huo Qiu graciously said to Huang Xiaolong and the others, “Please come in.”
Huang Xiaolong glanced at where Du Shiniang was hiding, showing a playful smile, and then led Ma Chuxia and the others into Huo Qiu’s villa.
Soon, on an old tree outside the villa, a chilling wind blew, ultimately revealing Du Shiniang.
“What to do… This Taoist has already located Li Jia’s present life… How did he do it? Could it be… Could it be that this Taoist is so powerful that he knows everything? No! I can’t give up on my revenge! I’ve waited four hundred years! I’ve waited a full four hundred years! Now, with my enemy right before me, I cannot get my vengeance… No! I, Du Shiniang, will not be content!”
Du Shiniang’s eyes brewed various conspiracies and tricks.
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At Huo Qiu’s villa, in the first-floor hall.
“I really didn’t expect you to notice the ghost-repelling charm and the evil-suppressing charm that I discreetly buried at the entrance of the house. It seems you’re not a charlatan. I misjudged you.” Huo Bingyan looked at Huang Xiaolong with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile. Anyone with eyes could see that she was now very interested in Huang Xiaolong.
“Heh~~” A sense of inexplicable jealousy welled up in Ma Chuxia’s heart, and she let out a cold laugh.
Huo Bingyan gave Ma Chuxia a provocative look.
Huo Qiu, trying to stir things up from the side, said, “Bingyan, since this young man also understands Taoist magic, you two should communicate more. Exchange knowledge, young people, like-minded, it’s important to interact.”
“There’s no need to interact.” Huang Xiaolong spoke swiftly to Huo Bingyan. “I’ve said before, there’s a malevolent spirit trying to harm your dad, and it’s right outside your house. You’re no match for it. From now on, I will protect your dad for two days. After that, I won’t bother with your family’s affairs.”
“Giggle~~~” Huo Bingyan laughed mockingly. “Don’t be so full of yourself. If you can deal with the evil spirit that I can’t handle, I’d like to see it. It seems we’re about the same age… So, how about this, let’s have a duel of magic. If you can beat me, then I’ll acknowledge that you’re stronger than me. You can protect my dad for two days, two months, even two years, no problem. And, my dad can pay you a handsome reward.”
Huo Bingyan’s gaze flickered. “However, if you lose, then… you have to agree to do one thing for me, understand?”
“A magical duel?” Huang Xiaolong was astonished.
“Little Long, why use a cleaver to kill a chicken?” Ma Chuxia smiled coldly and looked at Huo Bingyan. “I’ll take you on for a couple of rounds.”
Mu Hui winked and gestured to her roommates. “See, these two women are getting into it, fighting over a man.”
“You?” Huo Bingyan smirked dismissively at Ma Chuxia and waved her off. “Sorry, I have no interest in you. None at all.”
Huang Xiaolong glanced at Ma Chuxia, signaling her to stay calm.
“You really like dueling with magic?” Huang Xiaolong smiled teasingly.
“Of course I do. There’s usually no one to play with. Most of my fellow students are too weak; it’s not fun to duel with them. Come on, let’s duel, I hope you won’t disappoint me.” Huo Bingyan said eagerly.
“Since you like to play, I’ll play with you this once.” A hint of mischief flashed across Huang Xiaolong’s eyes.
He had originally planned to mess with Huo Bingyan, but the girl had taken the initiative to doorstep him, so Huang Xiaolong wouldn’t be polite.
‘You want to play? This time, big brother will play you to death!’
“Dad, arrange an empty room for us.” Huo Bingyan stood up. “Everyone else, stay out of it. Just you and me, a private duel.”
“No problem.” Huang Xiaolong also got up.
He transmitted a message to Ma Chuxia. “Wifey, keep an eye on things here. Du Shiniang is waiting for a chance outside. Hehe, don’t give her any opportunities.”
Ma Chuxia nodded.
Woo~~ Woo~~
Two demonic winds whistled past Huang Xiaolong’s ears.
Qingqing and Xiaohong’s bell-like laughter entered Huang Xiaolong’s ears, “Master, are you going to fight a duel with this big-breasted but brainless woman? Hee hee hee, how interesting! We’ll be here to cheer for you!”
In a large study room.
Huang Xiaolong and Huo Bingyan stood facing each other.
Qingqing and Xiaohong, two little demons, also watched with great interest from inside the study room.
“Tell me, how do you want to play.” Huang Xiaolong teased Huo Bingyan with a smile. “Don’t waste time, let’s make it quick.”
“To be honest~~” Huo Bingyan suddenly looked at Huang Xiaolong with a very soft gaze. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me. The first time I saw you, I felt my heart race, a sensation I’ve never experienced before. I know there is something about you that has attracted me.”
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“Eh~~~” Huang Xiaolong was momentarily dumbfounded.
Had this duel turned into a confession?
“I’m a woman with strong possessive urges.” Huo Bingyan stared intently at Huang Xiaolong. “That beautiful woman earlier is your girlfriend, right? But it doesn’t matter, because from today, you are mine, Huo Bingyan’s private property! The duel is simple: I will curse you with a paper effigy, and for the rest of your life, you’ll only react as a man when facing me. With other women, you’ll be nothing but a eunuch! Giggle~~~ If you’re unaffected by my curse, then you win. But that’s impossible. My master said my curse is very powerful, no man of this age can escape it! You’re doomed to lose!”
“Hahaha~~~~” Huang Xiaolong burst into uproarious laughter. “I didn’t expect you to be such a pervert!”
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