Wei Xing'er?
The image of a bewitching face immediately surfaced in
Wei Xing'er possessed innate seductive charm. Every gesture and movement carried a natural, captivating allure. When she spoke, each word seemed designed to seep directly into one's heart, leaving a tingling sensation.
Hearing Wei Xing'er introduce herself,
"Sister Bi'er, do you know this woman?" Jiang Chen asked in a low voice.
Ling Bi'er was silent for a moment before speaking. "I shouldn't speak ill of others behind their backs, but Junior Brother, you must be wary of this woman."
Ling Bi'er wasn't the type to gossip. Some things, no matter how distasteful she found them, she wouldn't voice aloud.
In truth, Wei Xing'er was notorious across the Myriad Phenomena Region as the "Bewitching Girl." Beautiful as a peach blossom, yet with a heart venomous as a serpent's scorpion.
The door opened. Wei Xing'er leaned against the frame, a seductive smile playing on her lips. Her eyes, brimming with unspoken invitation, seemed to drip with moisture. Her slender waist, like that of a water snake, rested against the door jamb, accentuating her graceful and alluring form.
From any angle, this woman's figure was flawless. Combined with her stunning beauty, she was indeed a rare and captivating prize.
However, the moment those flirtatious eyes noticed Ling Bi'er behind Jiang Chen, they turned cold. The seductive aura vanished from her body as if it had never been there.
In its place rose a fierce, combative spirit, like that of a gamecock ready to fight. It was as if Ling Bi'er possessed a quality that instantly triggered overwhelming hostility in Wei Xing'er.
"Tsk, tsk. Who would have thought the renowned Iceberg Beauty of the Myriad Phenomena Region would be here, keeping close company with a neighbor. Ling Bi'er, don't tell me you've finally been struck by Cupid's arrow?"
Ling Bi'er seemed accustomed to Wei Xing'er's volatility. She replied calmly, "Utterly irrational."
With that, ignoring Wei Xing'er's palpable hostility, she turned to Jiang Chen. "Junior Brother, I'll head back first. Be careful."
Wei Xing'er's willow-leaf brows shot upward. "Ling Bi'er, what's the meaning of this?"
Ling Bi'er paid her no heed, stepping past and drifting away like a specter.
Wei Xing'er seethed with frustration. She loathed Ling Bi'er's aloof arrogance, convinced it was all an act, a pretense of mystery designed to attract men. Yet, men fell for it anyway, scrambling to get close to her.
Wei Xing'er had her own share of admirers, but they were mostly drawn to her uninhibited nature. Bluntly put, they just wanted to take advantage of her.
In fact, there was a popular saying among the young generation of the Myriad Phenomena Region: For a goddess, seek Ling Bi'er; for a pet, seek
Despite her notorious reputation, no man had truly been intimate with Wei Xing'er. Yet, her fame and popularity paled in comparison to Ling Bi'er's. Whether it was jealousy or anger, nothing could change this fact.
This was precisely why the sight of Ling Bi'er ignited such intense rivalry in her.
Seeing Ling Bi'er depart, Wei Xing'er flashed a charming smile. "Jiang Chen, would you care for a chat?"
"What about?" Jiang Chen smiled faintly, not immediately dismissing her.
"What would you like to discuss?" Wei Xing'er gazed at him with dewy eyes, her voice dripping with suggestion.
Jiang Chen spread his hands. "Miss Wei comes looking for me, yet asks what *I* want to talk about. That puts me in a difficult position."
Wei Xing'er giggled. "Don't be so serious!"
Jiang Chen offered a casual smile, but he didn't let his guard down. This woman was born seductive; every smile and glance was laced with enchantment. If not for his training in the Heart of Rock and his steadfast willpower, he would likely be unable to resist such a potent allure.
He could clearly sense that Wei Xing'er was attempting to seduce him.
"Jiang Chen, age-wise, Xing'er might be a year or two older than you. You can call me Sister Xing'er. Did you know? Before the Huanbo Mountain Alchemy Contest, I swore an oath: If any man could surpass me in alchemy, I, Wei Xing'er, would offer myself to him and become his Dao companion."
Wei Xing'er's voice was soft and honeyed. Every syllable, every phrase, carried a unique, bewitching quality, as if each word was designed to melt the listener's heart. As she spoke, she leaned forward slightly, wafting a faint, alluring fragrance.
For a martial artist brimming with vitality, this would be an absolutely fatal temptation.
However, such tactics were clearly insufficient against Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen feigned surprise. "It seems that besides me, there are others ahead of Miss Wei, like
Wei Xing'er chuckled. "You're a hopeless, insufferable little thing. If I had set my sights on them, would I have come here looking for you?"
Jiang Chen was rendered speechless.