Seeing Tang Rao's actions, Shangguan Ling immediately burst into laughter.

"What did I say? I said you should tie yourself up with a rope, didn't I? Oh my, I'm still young, don't do that thing in front of me later, Tang Rao, I'm afraid I'll grow a sty." Shangguan Ling licked his ice cream, pursed his lips, his face full of mockery.

Tang Rao ignored Shangguan Ling, his gaze fell on the woman's waist.

Around her waist, there was a Space Token.

Nine-Headed King Hall!

Moreover, Tang Rao could feel the strength of this woman – at the initial stage of Enlightenment.

But she seemed even stronger than those from the Eradication Path, as if she was about to break through soon.

She looked to be only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, yet she was already at the Enlightenment stage.

What exactly is the Nine-Headed King Hall all about?

It completely surpasses those so-called sects, and not just by a little.

"Xiao Rao, come on, what are you still standing there for? Come over and meet her." Bai Yushu turned around and waved at Tang Rao.

Tang Rao squinted his eyes, his gaze flickering.

The woman also looked at Tang Rao indifferently, without a word, her perfect cheeks wearing a faint smile.

Tang Rao took a step forward, slowly approached the woman, his body seemingly getting close to Bai Yushu.

It was certain that this woman had something to do with the Nine-Headed King Hall.

As for her purpose for coming, whether she was friend or foe, Tang Rao was not clear.

"Jun Qiao, this is my son Tang Rao. What do you think? Quite spirited-looking, right?" Bai Yushu smiled and said while holding the woman's hand.

"Mmm, quite handsome." The woman looked at Bai Yushu and nodded with a smile.

"Oh, Xiao Rao, this is Jun Qiao, Meng Junqiao. I just met her this afternoon, and she really suits your mom's taste." Bai Yushu said to Tang Rao.

Tang Rao: "..."

Oh mother, clearly, she has ulterior motives in approaching you.

"Hello." Tang Rao extended his hand.

Meng Junqiao looked at Tang Rao indifferently, slowly extending her hand.

Their hands touched briefly, and then they let go immediately.

A burst of Spiritual Energy explosion, imperceptible to ordinary people, was silently produced.

A probe of each other.

"Come, come, Jun Qiao, have a seat." Bai Yushu led Meng Junqiao into the living room, then arranged for her to sit down.

"Xiao Rao, you sit here." Bai Yushu arranged a seat for Tang Rao beside Meng Junqiao.

Shangguan Ling, on the other hand, sat opposite them.

"Mrs. Chen, is the meal ready?" Bai Yushu called out.

"It's ready." From the kitchen, Mrs. Chen replied, and then came out carrying the dishes.

There were twelve dishes in total, each one tantalizing in color, aroma, and taste. Even the simple stir-fried greens with garlic looked appetizing.

Mrs. Chen's cooking skills were truly undeniable.

Even many top chefs from restaurants would probably fall short.

"Come on, let's eat." Bai Yushu raised his glass.

Tang Rao and Meng Junqiao both responded, while Shangguan Ling was already gulping down his orange juice.

Shangguan Ling's eyes, however, were fixed on Meng Junqiao.

Meng Junqiao noticed Shangguan Ling's gaze and smiled slightly, "Xiao Ling, is there something you want to say to me?"

Shangguan Ling was there when Bai Yushu got to know Meng Junqiao that afternoon; naturally, he had been introduced, so they were familiar with each other.

"You... something's off about you." Shangguan Ling reached out a hand, pointing at Meng Junqiao.

Several people were all taken aback.

Bai Yushu looked puzzled, while Tang Rao and Meng Junqiao both squinted their eyes. Could it be that Shangguan Ling had discovered something?

"Where does it feel off?" Meng Junqiao maintained her smile.

"It feels like you're even more beautiful than my stepmom, and that's not right. My stepmom is clearly the most beautiful woman in the world." Shangguan Ling pouted, looking somewhat unhappy.

Tang Rao: "..."

Shangguan Ling, that's enough. If you want to praise Jiang Nuanqiu, just say so. Do you really need to brown-nose to this sickening extent?

"Xiao Ling is so cute." Meng Junqiao said softly with a laugh.

Shangguan Ling snorted and then ignored Meng Junqiao, continuing to drink his orange juice.

The atmosphere became somewhat quiet and a little awkward.

Bai Yushu gave Tang Rao several meaningful glances.

Tang Rao smacked his lips and slightly turned his body, looking towards Meng Junqiao, who was drinking water.

"Miss Meng, what are you up to these days?" Tang Rao asked.

"Me? I'm freelancing. Just traveling around, observing things, and then writing down my thoughts and experiences for some manuscript fees," Meng Junqiao said.

"Wow, that's impressive, a real cultured person!" Tang Rao suddenly perked up.

"Not at all, Young Master Tang is joking," Meng Junqiao waved her hand and brushed her hair slightly, looking quite seductive.

"Ah, you don't know, I really admire you literary and cultured people. It's just so damn impressive, casually writing something like that, it's unbelievably good. You don't know, back in high school, I always scored zero on my essays," Tang Rao continued.

Bai Yushu looked at Tang Rao with some surprise, what on earth is this brat up to?

"It's just casual writing. Actually, it's nothing," Meng Junqiao laughed lightly.

"However, I've heard that your industry can be quite messy. Many magazine editors are men, right? You're so beautiful, have you ever, you know, done any favors to get published?" Tang Rao winked twice, looking very lecherous.

Bai Yushu's expression changed slightly.

Meng Junqiao's forehead also bulged with a vein.

As for Shangguan Ling, he was watching Tang Rao with a cheeky grin, even giving Tang Rao a thumbs-up.

"You might be mistaken, Young Master Tang. Our industry is very clean," Meng Junqiao said.

"Is that so? Then there must not be much money in it, right? How about this, stay tonight and I'll give you money, is ten million enough?" Tang Rao continued, sounding unreliable and frivolous.

"Young Master Tang, please have some dignity."

"Twenty million, will that do?"

"Tang Rao!!" Meng Junqiao suddenly stood up, slamming her palm on the table.

"Don't yell so loudly, I can hear you." Tang Rao also stood up, looking indifferently at Meng Junqiao, "If you want something, you can just come to me directly. Was it really appropriate to get close to my relatives with ulterior motives?"

Bai Yushu was a bit dumbfounded. What does Xiao Rao mean? Was Meng Junqiao getting close with a purpose?

This…

"Do you think I wanted this?!" Meng Junqiao glared.

Just moments ago, she had the demeanor of a gentle, beautiful, and virtuous lady, but now she had transformed into a proud and loud tomboy. Yet even as a tomboy, she was a breathtakingly beautiful one.

"If Zeng Yan hadn't asked me to come, do you think I would bother? You fool, can't you use your brain before you do something? You thought you had flawlessly executed the assassination of Shie Elite, and that you're invincible now? Let me tell you, the forces behind Shie Elite have already started to make their move. You better weight your options carefully," Meng Junqiao seethed with anger.

Tang Rao was also taken aback.

Zeng Yan already knew about this so soon?

"Since the people behind Shie Elite have already started to act, what good is it sending you here?" Tang Rao looked at Meng Junqiao, I could deal with you even though you're only at the early stages of enlightenment.

"It's because my last name is Meng!" Meng Junqiao stated plainly with five words.

Direct and somewhat abrupt.

But Tang Rao understood somewhat in his heart; maybe the Meng family was a powerful force in the Nine-Headed King Hall.

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