He thought he was seeing things.

But upon closer inspection, the two were still at the same distance as before.

Leader Ying didn't make any coquettish gestures, and Yue Dingtang's expression remained unchanged.

Ling Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he was probably still under the influence of hypnosis and having hallucinations.

Just as he was thinking this, he saw the other person reach out and scratch Yue Dingtang's palm with his finger.

Ling Shu: ???

Even Yang Chunhe saw it this time.

Her eyes were about to fall out of their sockets. If it weren't for the headscarf covering her face, her expression would have given her away.

Yang Chunhe had seen many dramas and knew that the Thirty-Six Stratagems and the Beauty Trap were the most reliable. Didn't you see how the great hero Lu Bu was stirred up by a beauty and ultimately ruined his future and life?

However, even though she suggested a plan to seduce the enemy, she never expected it to turn out this way.

Who would have thought that the leader of the mysterious and eerie Azure Dragon Society was a homosexual?!

He would touch and then immediately withdraw, leaving no trace behind. He carefully observed Yue Dingtang's expression. There was no abnormality, no fluctuation, as if nothing had just happened. Most people would be shocked and jump up in such a situation, but Yue Dingtang had no reaction at all. This meant that...

The leader of the Azure Dragon Society smiled mysteriously.

He had already classified Yue Dingtang as one of his own kind. He had not been mistaken. However, he did not rush to take further action. After all, fishing is about the process, not just the fish in the bucket.

"Brother Ying, before I came, I had no idea what a great person you are. Now that we are on the same side, there are some things I need to get off my chest. If it makes you uncomfortable, just forget I said anything." Yue Dingtang put down his wine glass and sighed heavily.

Leader Ying, in a good mood, didn't mind at all.

He smiled and said, "Speak your mind, brother. We are family now, no need to hold back."

Yue Dingtang said, "I admire Brother Ying's ambition. In these chaotic times, talented individuals are emerging. If one can establish a successful career, it would be a life well-lived. However, sacrificing human lives as offerings is not the right path to take. Furthermore, Miss Feng has a notable background. If the Feng family were to investigate, it could lead to trouble. I see that Brother Ying is a person with great aspirations. It would be a shame if he were to be manipulated by petty individuals."

Leader Ying asked, "What do you mean by being manipulated by petty individuals?"

Yue Dingtang replied, "I heard earlier that Miss Feng's death was related to the Azure Dragon Society. It seems that the Fifth Young Master Wu deliberately lured and forced his fiancée to death in order to please the Azure Dragon Society."

Leader Ying smiled slightly and said, "There's more to this than meets the eye, my friend. It's not surprising that you don't know. Think about it, the Feng family is a well-known and respected family. Why would the Azure Dragon Society randomly target them? It must be because they were asked to do so by someone, for a just cause."

Yue Dingtang exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that the Fifth Young Master Wu didn't want to marry Miss Feng, so he sacrificed her? After she committed suicide, he wouldn't have to take responsibility."

Leader Ying replied, "That's just one possibility. The Fifth Young Master Wu really didn't want to marry Miss Feng, but he didn't have the guts to do something like this. He's not ruthless enough. That's why he still can't get into the core of the Azure Dragon Society and can only do some peripheral work. The person who really killed Miss Feng is someone you probably wouldn't even think of."

He spoke in such a mysterious way that not only Yue Dingtang, but also Ling Shu and Yang Chunhe, who were silently present, pricked up their ears.

Ling Shu had originally prepared to make a sudden move and take down this person, but upon hearing these words, he changed his mind and wanted to know the true cause of Miss Feng's death.

This case was the starting point for their involvement, and even though they had already discovered the existence of the Azure Dragon Society, it still remained a mystery as to why Miss Feng had died.

If everything was a trap set by the Azure Dragon Society, then why did she disappear for a few days and then reappear at her doorstep?

Could it be that Miss Feng had regained consciousness in the middle and then escaped back on her own?

Also, with so many wealthy young ladies in Shanghai, why was Miss Feng specifically targeted?

"Have you heard of Zhou Yulin?" Leader Ying suddenly asked.

Yue Dingtang thought for a moment. "The warlord who dominates the southeast?"

Leader Ying nodded, proud to say, "He is also a loyal follower of our organization."

Yue Dingtang looked surprised.

Seeing his reaction, Leader Ying laughed. "Didn't expect that, did you?"

Yue Dingtang replied, "It's beyond my expectations."

The Zhou Yulin he mentioned was a big man with a stubble beard. He was rough but meticulous in his actions, especially cunning and ruthless. He had killed countless people and had a notorious reputation in the southeast. He was the kind of person who could stop a child from crying at night.

Yue Dingtang found it hard to imagine that such a person would actually be a devout believer in a cult and become a member of the Azure Dragon Society.

Leader Ying said, "My dear brother, although you are knowledgeable, you do not understand human nature. The more wicked a person is, the more they will feel guilty in their heart, even if they pretend not to care. Once they feel guilty, they become vulnerable, and I can magnify their weaknesses and provide them with a cure for redemption."

Yue Dingtang asked, "But what does this have to do with Zhou Yulin and Miss Feng?"

Leader Ying replied, "On the surface, it seems like they have no connection. However, Zhou Yulin has a close relationship with Miss Feng's father and they work together to smuggle and sell tobacco. Can you believe it? The Minister of the Ministry of Tobacco Control is colluding with tobacco smugglers. I didn't believe it at first either!" He laughed.

Previously, when Miss Feng committed suicide and the Wu family came to look for their son, the two wives had a big fight.

Mrs. Wu was the one who spilled the beans, but at the time, everyone present was of high status, so no one knows what they were really thinking.

They all tried to stop and persuade each other, but it is more shocking to hear it from the mouth of the cult leader.

"On my end, there happens to be someone who is sick and needs a prayer ceremony. I need a woman born in a yin year, yin month, and yin day. It's best if she is a pure and chaste woman who has never left her home. Miss Feng fits that description perfectly."

Although Yue Dingtang had already guessed the answer, he still asked, "But who would know Miss Feng's birthdate and time?"

Leader Ying said, "This is the brilliance I was talking about. Only her family members would know these details. Minister Feng personally handed over Miss Feng's birthdate and time to Zhou Yulin, who then passed it on to me. Through this act, Minister Feng pleased Zhou Yulin and made a fortune. What's even better is that Zhou Yulin provided him with a batch of tobacco, allowing him to confiscate it and go to Nanjing to claim credit. It is said that the emperor in Nanjing was very pleased and even prepared to award Minister Feng a medal. He gave up a daughter and gained a bright future in his career. It was definitely worth it."

Yue Dingtang remained silent for a moment and said, "Not only was it worth it, but for people like them who don't care about their children, it was a huge profit."

Leader Ying didn't know if he had caught the sarcasm in his tone and laughed, "Exactly!"

Yue Dingtang asked, "Do Mrs. Feng and her brothers know about this?"

"What difference does it make if they know or not? The deed has been done, and they cannot change the outcome."

Leader Ying glanced at him, as if to say, "How could you ask such a foolish question?"

Yue Dingtang chuckled, "I must be dull-witted to have asked such a question. Please forgive me, Brother Ying."

Leader Ying replied, "It's normal to be slow to catch on sometimes. Tigers do not eat their own cubs, but who could have imagined such a heartless father? However, when people are desperate for their own benefit, they will sell out not only their children and spouses, but even themselves. In the Azure Dragon Society, such people are not uncommon. When one is at their wit's end, even a glimmer of hope can make them throw caution to the wind."

Yue Dingtang said, "Big Brother Ying's words make sense. But can sacrificing Miss Feng really cure the illness? The person you mentioned, Big Brother Ying, is he really cured now?"

Leader Ying smiled and said, "Not only is he cured, but his strength is even greater than before. He walks with vigor and his youth has been restored. I know you may not believe it, but the power of the Azure Dragon King is truly amazing. Miss Feng's sacrifice to the gods will bring her blessings. In her next life, she will surely get what she desires - fame, wealth, and success."

Ling Shu thought to himself, if Miss Feng really knew about this, she would probably crawl out of the underworld and strangle you all first. Did she not desire fame and wealth in her lifetime?

It's a pity that such a delicate and wealthy young lady ended up being sold out by her own father.

She probably couldn't understand it even in her dying moments.

In the first part of the story, love is full of separation and death. But in the second part, love is a scam.

Born into a wealthy family, Miss Feng died under mysterious circumstances.

She was perhaps the most pitiful fool of them all.

Throughout her life, she appeared to be a comfortable and elegant flower of wealth and status, but she was trapped in an invisible prison and ultimately died a slow death.

Ling Shu was standing close by Yang Chunhe, and could hear her soft sighs.

As a woman, how could Yang Chunhe not sigh?

Some people strive to break free from the feudal traditions that imprison women, while others are content to wait for the pity and charity of others. This charity is not just money; some people crave love and care, to be kept and comforted.

It is precisely this mentality of weakness that became one of the causes of Miss Feng's death. If only she had fought a little for her own fate and stepped out of the shadow of Fourth Young Master Wu's death, even striving to study abroad, she would not have fallen to such a state today.

Yang Chunhe sighed for Miss Feng while secretly congratulating himself for insisting on studying and not following the path of those girls who married and had children as soon as they reached adulthood.

But now, she couldn't be happy as she was still in enemy territory.

Ling Shu was not a woman, so he didn't sigh as much as Yang Chunhe did. He felt sorry too, but it only lasted for a moment before he continued to focus on observing the leader of the opposing side.

After chatting for a while and drinking quite a bit, both sides were a little drunk, especially Leader Ying.

He became more and more casual in his conversation with Yue Dingtang and shared more and more information with him. The two guards responsible for protecting him were at their most distracted moment.

At the beginning, they were on high alert, expecting the arrival of potential threats. However, as the feast progressed and the aroma of food and drink filled the air, their attention was diverted by the lively conversations of Leader Ying and Yue Dingtang.

Would the three of them be able to control the situation if they launched their plan now, as previously agreed upon?

Ling Shu's mind raced, but he didn't give any signal to Yue Dingtang yet.

Ling Shu felt that the timing was not right, so Yue Dingtang continued to engage with the other party.

"Miss Feng is a beauty, but it's a pity that she's a bit unfortunate. However, with such a father, we can't blame her," Yue Dingtang said.

Leader Ying smirked, "Do you think it's a pity, my friend?"

His hand reached under the table and lightly covered Yue Dingtang's thigh, seemingly by accident.

Yue Dingtang: ...

He never imagined that he would experience such harassment in his lifetime.

Despite cursing the other person's ancestors in his heart, he maintained a gentle and polite smile on his face.

"A beauty like her is rare, any man with a heart that cherishes and treasures beauty would feel regretful."

Leader Ying nodded in agreement, "Indeed, I also feel regretful for her."

His hand wandered up and down Yue Dingtang's thigh, becoming bolder and more audacious when he received no response, even beginning to move even higher.

Suddenly, his wrist was gently grabbed. Leader Ying clan thought that Yue Dingtang was rejecting him and regretting his decision, so he narrowed his eyes.

However, Yue Dingtang's face remained unchanged as he said, "There are others here."

It turned out he was just shy.

Leader Ying was once again filled with joy.

"Brother Ying, is the magic of the Azure Dragon King really so amazing that even warlords like Zhou Yulin can become your followers? A few years ago, I traveled to the West and saw many monks and Taoists who claimed to have magic. I was curious and approached them, but in the end, it was all just a scam."

Hearing Yue Dingtang's question, Leader Ying sneered.

"If it's a scam, you'll know once you experience it yourself. Now I can perform magic for you on the spot, allowing you to sit here and experience the most heavenly and indescribable joy without leaving your house. Would you like to try it?"

With a mysterious smile, he looked at Yue Dingtang.

"If it's really that amazing, I naturally want to experience it. Please perform your magic, Brother Ying," Yue Dingtang replied.

Yue Dingtang's behavior was that of a curious and skeptical ordinary person.

Leader Ying reached out to touch his face and slowly rubbed it.

Yue Dingtang tried his best to control the goosebumps that were about to emerge. He noticed that the other person's hands were delicate, so delicate that they seemed to have no calluses at all.

This was not at all like what the other person had claimed, that he was a common merchant who had traveled far and wide.

Could it be that this Leader Ying had been lying to them from the beginning?

As soon as this thought arose, he saw Ling Shu's hand move slightly.

The hand that had been naturally hanging down lifted a finger and pointed thrice.

Now was the time!

Yue Dingtang suddenly grabbed Leader Ying's hand, stood up abruptly, and before the other person could react, he extended his arm, wrapped it around his neck, and fiercely strangled him from behind!

At the same time, Ling Shu also pounced towards the two guards.

He wrapped his steel wire around one of their heads and pulled back with force!

Meanwhile, Yang Chunhe had been eyeing the chair next to her for a while.

Without hesitation, she grabbed it and smashed it onto the other guard's head!

With a loud crash, the small room suddenly became chaotic!