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Chapter 290 Wind Chime Girl
Hu Qing turned around and pulled Gu Yang into the cabin. The two beauties, who were originally dejected, immediately smiled when they saw them turn back, thinking that they had changed their minds.
They gently embraced Hu Qing and Gu Yang's arms and said in a soft and charming voice:
"My two lords, this night is long, and I have been waiting for a long time. Please come this way."
The two beauties took them upstairs.
The corridor on the second floor was filled with a faint scent of rouge and powder. Lights were still on in a few rooms, and faint whispers and laughter could be heard.
The beauty brought them to the door of two adjacent rooms, but was stopped by Hu Qing.
"We can just share a room." Hu Qing's tone was calm, but with unquestionable firmness.
The two beauties were stunned for a moment, looked at each other, and then a blush appeared on their faces. They covered their mouths and chuckled softly:
"So you two adults have this kind of hobby. Please follow us to the third floor."
When Gu Yang heard this, he felt a little embarrassed. He was about to explain, but was stopped by Hu Qing with a look.
He had no choice but to shrug his shoulders and go up to the third floor.
There were obviously fewer rooms on the third floor, and the corridor was particularly quiet, with only a few dim lanterns hanging on the wall, casting a faint light.
The two beauties took them to a room with a bamboo painting on the door, pushed the door open, took out a night pearl and placed it on the lampstand.
The soft light instantly illuminated the entire room.
As soon as Gu Yang entered the room, he was shocked by the decoration inside.
The room was filled with valuable ornaments, exquisite calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, and the floor was covered with thick carpets that felt so soft that it felt like stepping on clouds.
A huge bed was placed horizontally in the middle of the room, and the bed curtains were inlaid with rubies, which sparkled with an alluring luster under the light of the night pearls.
"This room... is too luxurious, isn't it?" Gu Yang couldn't help but sigh.
Hu Qing looked around and his eyes fell behind the screens on both sides.
There is a small bed behind each screen, which is obviously prepared for attendants or maids.
He then nodded, feeling a little relieved.
The two beauties brought some cakes and tea, placed them on the table beside them, and then gently took off the veil on their bodies, revealing their white shoulders.
Seeing this, Hu Qing and Gu Yang immediately reached out to stop him.
"There's no rush. You said the night is long, so let's chat first." Hu Qing's tone was calm, but with a hint of majesty that could not be refused.
The two beauties were stunned for a moment, then covered their mouths with their hands and chuckled, put on the veil again, and sat at the table.
One of the beauties asked softly, "What would you two gentlemen like to discuss?"
Hu Qing picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then asked:
"We heard a bell ringing on the deck just now. Where did it come from? It sounded a bit strange."
When the beauty heard this, a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes, and she explained softly:
“That’s the sound of the bell left behind by the masters of Miss Jian Xing’s sect.
Although we don't know what the bell's purpose is, it has been ringing every midnight since Jane Xing's sacrifice.
After so many years, the people in the town have long been accustomed to it.
Some elderly people even say they can’t sleep well without the sound of the bells.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Yang couldn't help but ask, "That bell sound...hasn't anyone investigated its origins?"
The other beauty shook her head, with a hint of mystery in her tone:
“The bell is placed in the ancestral hall in the center of the town. Apart from the annual festival, few people go near it.
It is said that the sound of the bell can drive away evil spirits and keep the town safe."
"So that's how it is." Gu Yang nodded and said.
Hu Qing picked up a piece of cake from the plate and took a bite.
The rich aroma of osmanthus filled his mouth, and the sweet but not greasy taste made him relax his brows.
He put down the cake, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then asked meaningfully:
"Could you please invite the Wind Chime girl who was dancing just now to come over and have a chat?"
When the two beauties heard this, they immediately put their hands on their hips and showed a bit of dissatisfaction on their faces.
One of the beauties scolded: "Men are really bad! They eat what is in the bowl and look at what is in the pot.
Every man who comes here asks "Wind Chime Girl, Wind Chime Girl!" It's really infuriating!
Seeing this, Gu Yang quickly took out a gold coin from his storage ring and handed it to the two beauties with a smile:
"Don't be angry, sisters. We just admire the dancing of Wind Bell Girl and want to have a chat with her.
Please accept this token of my appreciation."
When the two beauties saw the gold coins, their eyes lit up immediately and they smiled as they put the gold coins into their surging arms.
One of the beauties said in a delicate voice, "Ms. Fengling is the top performer in our Zuiyue Tower. She sells her art but not her body.
If you two gentlemen want to see her, please don't have any bad intentions."
Hu Qing smiled slightly, his tone calm: "Don't worry, we are just chatting, we won't do anything like that."
The two beauties nodded in satisfaction, twisting their waists and saying, "Please wait a moment, gentlemen. We will go find mother and ask for Miss Fengling to come over."
After the two beauties left, Gu Yang quickly closed the door of the room.
He then used his spiritual sense to scan the area, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, he quickly walked to Hu Qing's side and asked in a low voice:
"Ah Qing, do you think there's something wrong with that Wind Bell girl?"
Hu Qing nodded, his eyes deep: "If I'm not mistaken, Miss Fengling is the phantom I saw in the water just now.
Moreover, she is not an ordinary person, she is most likely a demon."
Gu Yang frowned slightly when he heard this: "Demon? Are you sure?"
Hu Qing said in a deep voice: "Although she disappeared quickly, that faint demonic aura still lingered on the bottom of the boat.
Ordinary people might not be able to detect it, but I used my foresight, and I am extremely sensitive to that evil aura, so I can't be wrong."
A trace of vigilance flashed in Gu Yang's eyes: "Then she approaches us, does she have any intention?"
Hu Qing shook his head, a hint of amusement in his tone: "It's hard to say now. However, since she took the initiative to show up, we might as well see what she wants to do."
Gu Yang nodded and was about to speak when he suddenly heard light footsteps coming from outside the door.
Then, the door was gently pushed open and the wind chime girl walked in gracefully.
She was still wearing the purple gauze dress, with a thin veil covering her face, revealing only a pair of watery eyes.
Her steps were as light as the wind, as if she was stepping on clouds with every step.
She walked to the table, bowed slightly, and her voice was as sweet as a clear spring:
"My two lords, I wonder if you could summon Feng Ling to help me?"
Hu Qing smiled slightly and raised his hand to signal her to sit down. "Ms. Fengling's dance is unforgettable. We just wanted to chat with you. Would you be so kind as to do us the honor?"
Feng Ling nodded slightly, sat down at the table, and glanced at Hu Qing and Gu Yang's faces, with an elusive light flashing in her eyes.