"Beauty, I'm coming!"
As Hua Liuxiang gazed at the hazy figure behind the silk curtain, a greedy smile spread across his face. However, as he stepped into the curtain, he sensed something was off.
Inside the curtain, Ling Shuang showed no sign of fear upon seeing him.
Instead, she looked at him coldly.
She pulled out a portrait from her bosom and compared it to him.
"Hmm, Hua Liuxiang, you are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law," Ling Shuang, who was actually Ling Feng, said flatly.
In a white dress, her stunning beauty contrasted sharply with her male voice.
Hua Liuxiang's face filled with confusion.
Suddenly, he realized, "No, this is a trap!!"
Without saying a word, he immediately attempted to escape, showcasing his agile movements as he charged towards the window.
But to his shock, the beautiful Ling Shuang lifted her skirt and stepped out, moving faster than him, and in an instant, she was in front of him.
She grabbed his collar and slammed him forcefully into the ground!
Boom!!
The floor exploded.
Hua Liuxiang's face was cut by the shattered floor, blood pouring down.
He was filled with terror.
What was happening?
He was the top-ranked martial spirit!
How could he be subdued in one move?!
What a joke!
Swish, swish…
Outside, several figures burst in.
"Junior brother, are you alright?"
"Bold lecher, surrender!"
It was Gu Linglong, Ling Shuang, and Wang Long.
When they charged in and saw Hua Liuxiang, who had been subdued, they paused, surprised that he had been so easily defeated in front of Ling Feng.
They hadn't even had a chance to intervene.
Gu Linglong and her companion glanced at the nearly unconscious Hua Liuxiang on the ground before jogging over to Ling Feng.
"Junior brother, that lecher didn't do anything to you, right?"
Ling Feng found their concern a bit strange.
He shook his head. "I'm fine."
"Thank you, Young Master Ling, for subduing this man; we'll take it from here," Wang Long said.
Knowing Hua Liuxiang was highly skilled, Wang Long drew his knife and cut the tendons in Hua Liuxiang's feet to prevent any chance of escape.
When dealing with such a vicious criminal, the methods should be somewhat ruthless.
"How does Captain Wang plan to deal with this man?" Gu Linglong asked, her eyes revealing a hint of coldness.
In her mind, the best course of action was to kill him on the spot.
Wang Long pondered for a moment and said, "This man is heinous and has harmed countless people in Yan City. I plan to execute him publicly! This will serve as a deterrent to others and maintain the court's reputation, as well as reassure the public."
"Good."
Gu Linglong agreed that this approach was appropriate.
Wang Long then took Hua Liuxiang away.
With the flower thief captured, Ling Feng could naturally resume his male attire. Meanwhile, the matron of Qunfang Pavilion looked at the stunning Ling Shuang, now transformed into the heroic Ling Feng, and couldn't help but feel a bit regretful.
"Sigh, if only you were really a woman, it would be wonderful…"
Ling Feng shot her a glare.
She quickly shut her mouth.
"Matron, remember this: if you dare to spread word of this incident, I will reduce your Qunfang Pavilion to ruins!" Ling Feng said fiercely.
As a man, the thought of having cross-dressed was too humiliating for him.
"Yes, yes!" The matron wasn't foolish; she understood she couldn't afford to offend Ling Feng and nodded rapidly.
[Ding! Host successfully captured the flower thief Hua Liuxiang, removing a major threat from Yan City and receiving rewards… 100 Flame Thunder Pearls!]
Flame Thunder Pearls?!
The name alone hinted at something extraordinary.
"System, what's this thing used for?"
[Flame Thunder Pearls are powerful mechanical creations containing special gunpowder and infused with true energy. Once triggered, they can unleash terrifying power, equivalent to a top martial king's full-force strike!]
Equivalent to a top martial king's full-force strike?
Good heavens!
This thing…
Seems kind of useless.
After all, I'm a martial king myself.
With the Martial Saint Body, even a casual strike of mine is on par with an ordinary martial king's full-strength attack. If I put in some effort, I could probably defeat a top martial king!
"Hmm, while it might not be useful for me, it could serve as good self-defense for my senior sisters. And… with a hundred Flame Thunder Pearls, that's equivalent to a hundred top martial kings' full-force strikes, right?"
"Thinking of it that way, this reward is quite nice."
A satisfied smile spread across Ling Feng's face.
Not long after, the news of Hua Liuxiang's capture spread throughout Yan City.
In an instant, the citizens were filled with excitement, all eagerly awaiting this day. Some of the victims' families even burst into tears of joy.
"Great, great!"
"I heard it was Ling Shuang who captured this flower thief."
"Ling Shuang? She has such skills?"
"I heard that Ling Shuang is not just a courtesan; she's a heroic woman from the Baiyun Sect, specifically here in Yan City to catch Hua Liuxiang. She disguised herself as a courtesan to lure him in. Truly noble of her!"
"Beautiful and kind-hearted, that describes Ling Shuang perfectly."
"Wuwu, from now on, Ling Shuang will be my goddess for life."
Ling Shuang's fame rose even higher.
However, upon hearing these rumors, Ling Feng couldn't help but twitch his mouth in frustration.
Damn it.
You guys better not remember Ling Shuang; just forget about her!
But what he didn't expect was that on this day, a large crowd gathered outside the Yan City Lord's residence.
The leading group held a brocade banner.
Written prominently on it was…
"Baiyun Ling Shuang, a Heroine."
"We are here to thank Miss Ling Shuang. Please let us meet her."
Gu Linglong and Ling Shuang exchanged amused glances at Ling Feng.
"This…"
The city lord also cast a troubled look at Ling Feng.
"Hmm… this person looks a bit familiar."
At that moment, someone in the crowd noticed Ling Feng.
It was inevitable.
He stood out too much among the crowd.
His extraordinary aura and charm were impossible to hide.
Furrowing his brows, the person exclaimed, "I remember now! He looks a bit like Ling Shuang. Could it be…?"
Ling Feng's heart sank.
Not good!
I'm about to be exposed!
Is my illustrious reputation about to be ruined here?!
"Could he be Ling Shuang's younger brother?"
"Must be! This person shares a similar aura with Ling Shuang. They're both incredibly gifted!"
No one connected Ling Feng and Ling Shuang as the same person.
After all, one was male, and the other was female.
How could they be the same person?
They assumed Ling Feng was Ling Shuang's brother.
"Excuse me, sir, is your sister around?"
"Sorry, my sister has already returned to Baiyun Sect."
Ling Feng decided to go along with the misunderstanding and said lightly.
"Why did she leave so urgently?"
The person expressed regret.
"I understand now; Ling Shuang must not want to trouble us with a special reward for her, so she left first."
"What a good deed, expecting nothing in return from a heroine!"
"Ling Shuang is truly a model for us all!"
Some people suddenly realized, their faces filled with admiration.
One person handed the brocade banner to Ling Feng and said, "Young Master Ling, your sister is as clear and bright as a spring breeze, unconcerned with trivial matters. Her noble heart is as evident as the sun and moon. We know that no amount of words can express our respect and gratitude, but this banner is a small token of our appreciation. Please pass it on to her."