Section 10, the Phoenix soars and the Dragon flies

Seeing the beautiful woman so charming and alluring, everyone wished that Yi Han would quickly leave, so they could experience the feeling of her being affectionate towards them

The beautiful woman gently admonished, her voice soft and enchanting, "Why do you show no tenderness towards the fairer sex at all"

This statement caused a stir among all present, as such direct, bold, and provocative words were uttered by him. His audacity is likely unmatched by anyone else in attendance. In a word, he is shamelessly lecherous to the extreme

The atmosphere relaxed once again, and everyone was eager to engage in conversation with the beautiful woman, with no one daring to utter any lewd remarks

A beautiful woman wore a smile on her lips, casting a fleeting glance at Yi Han with her enchanting eyes, and softly inquired, "What does the young master wish to do?"

The maid lifted the painting with both hands for everyone to see; it depicted the night scene of West Lake. The painting was quite good, but what puzzled people was how Yi Han could prove that the painting on the wall was indeed his work

The beautiful woman was originally covering her mouth and stifling a laugh; this man was simply too charming. As soon as Yi Han spoke those words, she knew something bad was about to happen. With her lips slightly parted, she said: "Do not hurt anyone"

The masked woman remained silent, but as she opened her willow-like eyes, a wave of coldness rushed towards him. Wei Feng immediately felt a tightness in his chest, and he instinctively took a few steps back, staggering before finally steadying himself, nearly falling to the ground

Yi Han smiled and said, "Go ahead," feeling that his previous words were somewhat excessive. However, when pursuing a woman, one must be bold and thick-skinned; otherwise, how can one succeed?

The beautiful woman was somewhat annoyed. She had always faced matters with a calm demeanor. Had she known earlier, she would have let the Blade Woman strike him dead with a single blow, thus avoiding the trouble he caused her. "Since you cannot draw it, I shall not insist. However, you cannot sit in my position either"

A maid brought paper and ink and placed them on the table

The beautiful woman lightly said: "Young master, what do you think of this landscape painting behind me"

Yi Han smiled gently and said, "Thank you for your concern, but I never said I wanted to fight her, so you can rest assured"

Yi Han gazed at her figure, while the beautiful woman remained unconcerned, lightly laughing and saying: "Oh, how can you know it is not bad if you do not even look, you must be able to see the subtleties within the painting"

"You drove me away, yet you invited me here, and then you say you haven't seen me..." At this moment, Qiuling shouted loudly: "Yes, I did drive you away. The young lady never invited you here; I only let you in because I felt sorry for you."

The beautiful woman with captivating eyes curiously stared at Yi Han and said, "You, without even asking for my opinion, took it upon yourself to decide where I should sit," her voice soft, her charming face slightly flushed, as if she were playfully teasing a lover

The beautiful woman furrowed her brows, clearly aware that the person was speaking nonsense, yet she found herself unable to refute it. The scoundrel was shameless, and she cursed inwardly while maintaining a charming smile on her face. "Since this painting is indeed your work, why not allow this humble girl to prepare the paper and ink? If you can create this painting on the spot, I shall agree to sit with you, how about that"

The hall fell into an immediate silence, so quiet that only the sound of hurried breathing could be heard. However, Yi Han paid no attention to this scene; he focused all his energy on clearing the obstacles in front of him.

The beautiful woman still wore a faint smile, yet that smile evoked a somewhat tingling sensation. She said lightly: "If the young master wishes for me to sit with him, that is fine, but I must pose a question to test you."

Just as Wei Feng reached the edge of the counter, a woman dressed in tight-fitting attire suddenly appeared from somewhere, blocking his path. This woman had her face covered with a black veil, wore all black, and had a slender and tall figure. Her hands were graceful, and a pair of bright eyes stared intently at Wei Feng. Even more peculiar was that this seemingly delicate woman had a willow-leaf curved dagger tucked at her waist, its sheath ancient and clearly extraordinary.

Yi Han shook his head and said, "At that time, it was drawn haphazardly; how could it be reproduced now? It won't do, it won't do"

The beautiful woman gently smiled and said: "Young master, you lie without batting an eye. A discerning person can tell at a glance that this painting is at least ten years old. I guess you are just over twenty, so could it be that this painting was created when you were around ten years old"

Yi Han observed the sincerity reflected in Yun Gu Tian's eyes. Although he was an enemy of Yu Jie and others, to him, it was merely the quarrels of children, not a significant grudge. At this moment, Yun Gu Tian's actions were worthy of him giving up this seat. He said with a sense of relief, "Why not?" After speaking, he stood up and said to Wei Feng, "Brother Wei, please take a seat"

Yun Guitian is not someone who humbles himself before others, yet he is extremely caring towards his friends. Seeing Wei Feng in such a difficult situation, he does not feel well either

Yi Han was taken aback and said, "Then I will sit there"

Yu Jie is also baffled, but Tu Shu still believes in Yi Han. Ming Xiu, however, bows his head in silence, as if deep in thought. After a moment, he finally utters a sentence: "I only now understand how great the gap is between us and Brother Yi. Compared to Brother Yi, we are still not bold enough"

The beautiful woman with delicate lips gently trembled and said: "Gentlemen, please do not take offense; this is my good sister. She means no harm to any of you and is merely here to protect me, in order to drive away some of the lecherous men around us"

Everyone stared blankly at the beautiful woman, whose every word and gesture could captivate souls. Under the intense gaze of so many, no matter how bold the beautiful woman was, she felt overwhelmed. Slowly, she raised her sleeve to cover half of her face, leaving only a pair of deep, bottomless black eyes visible. Her beautiful eyes carried a hint of shyness as she blinked a few times, her eyelids gradually lowering, no longer meeting those irritating gazes.

However, I want to prove that this painting is indeed my work, prepare paper and ink for me" The beautiful woman was taken aback

Ming Xiu smiled without speaking, and Yu Jie said cheerfully: "Come, let's toast," then raised his glass to several other young gentlemen beside him, saying: "Gentlemen, come, let's drink up"

Yun Guitian said softly to Yi Han: "Brother Yi, I apologize on behalf of Wei Feng for his earlier offense. Would you be willing to do me a favor and vacate your seat? You may join your friends instead, if that is agreeable to you"

Suddenly, the guests at the table, who had just been stunned by the scene, began to drink, and the atmosphere became lively. Only Wei Feng stood dazed in the middle, unsure of what to do, while Yun Gu Tian's face turned a deep shade of purple, and no one went to pay attention to Wei Feng

Yi Han lightly said to the beautiful woman, "May I borrow your desk for a moment?" Without waiting for her response, he spread out the paper and began to draw. Swiftly, with only one character capable of capturing Yi Han's artistry, he did not pause for even a moment. In less than the time it takes to burn half a stick of incense, Yi Han gently blew on the drawing and said, "Done." After speaking, he strode away. It was not an act of coolness; this skill of his would leave you perplexed, pondering day and night, driving you to despair.

However, when he retreated, it became awkward, as that position had already been taken by Yi Han. He truly found himself in a predicament, not knowing what to do. He certainly could not ask Yi Han to leave. He looked intently at Yi Han, hoping that this person would be sensible and voluntarily vacate the spot. Yet, Yi Han pretended to drink, engaging in conversation with Yun Gu Tian. Wei Feng's expression was not pleasant, and neither was Yun Gu Tian's. After all, many people present knew that Wei Feng was close to him, and with Wei Feng in such an embarrassing situation, it was also a loss of face for him.

Yi Han walked towards the large case, and everyone was actually paying attention to him, wondering why this person was not afraid of death. Did he not see what had just happened?

Yu Jie and Lin Musen were puzzled by its meaning, but Ma Huateng's attention was not here; his gaze was fixed on that beautiful woman

"Are you mute?" Upon hearing this from Yi Han, the woman in black turned cold, and uttered two words: "Seeking death"

The woman in black remained silent without uttering a word. Seeing her motionless, Yi Han decided to bypass her and move forward. However, as he made a move, the woman in black also shifted, continuing to block Yi Han's path.

The beautiful woman said to the woman in black, "You may leave first," and in an instant, the woman in black vanished.

Yi Han shivered slightly, pinched his thigh, and exclaimed, "Oh, this isn't a dream. It's so easy and so indulgent." He smiled awkwardly and said, "Well, that's easy to handle. If you find it cramped, you can just sit somewhere else."

Yi Han was rendered speechless and said, "What exactly do you want in order not to block my way?" The woman in black remained silent, displaying an indifferent demeanor as if she would not be swayed no matter what was said.

Yi Han pretended to be surprised and said, "Oh dear, how did we think of the same thing? Why don't we find a secluded place, and go—" He deliberately paused at the end, revealing a knowing look between us.

No one expected Yi Han to be so bold; didn't they just see that her bodyguard possesses exceptional skills? If provoked, that head would surely roll. Even when teasing someone, one should choose the right target

The beautiful woman shifted her gaze elsewhere and said, "Since the young master has no seat, then stand up."

Wei Feng exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, you must not! That woman in black is unfathomable; you should not act recklessly." Due to Yi Han's humility, Wei Feng displayed a concerned expression towards Yi Han.

The woman in black had a face harder than iron and colder than ice, yet she never made a move. Her fists were tightly clenched, and her eyes emitted a cold light that pierced through Yi Han, as if she wished to tear the person before her into a thousand pieces

In the immersive environment, Wei Feng did not need Yun Gu Tian's reminder; he would retreat on his own. That glance just now had already left him shocked and his heart racing. He no longer had the courage to move forward. Although it was embarrassing, it was certainly better than losing his life.

The woman in black once again blocked Yi Han's path. Yi Han tried to bypass her, but she swiftly moved to obstruct him again. This happened several times in succession, leaving Yi Han lingering near the counter, unable to advance even a single step.

The crowd was astonished, especially those who were aware of Wei Feng's martial arts background, who were even more surprised. Yun Gu Tian, who was beside Yi Han, was so shocked that he dropped his cup. Among those present, Yun Gu Tian had the deepest understanding of Wei Feng's abilities. To be able to intimidate Wei Feng with mere presence indicated profound martial prowess. Among his peers, no one could achieve such a feat. Although the woman was veiled, it was evident that she was merely a girl of no more than twenty. Even the outstanding figures from the four great families, An Zhi Yuan and Han Hao Yu, could not accomplish this. How could he not be alarmed? He feared that Wei Feng might act recklessly and urgently called out, "Wei Feng, come back quickly."

The people present were greatly astonished, unsure whether these words were true or false

You can be anxious for me, and it would not be in vain for me to give you my seat, pointing to the place where the beautiful woman was, I smiled and said: "Of course, I went there to sit"

The beautiful woman cast a glance in the direction where Yi Han had departed, and no one knew the answer

Yi Han laughed heartily and said, "Miss, you guessed correctly. This painting, which I created on a whim during my youth, I do not know how it came to be in your possession." The crowd burst into laughter at that moment. A boy of around ten years old, lacking in physical strength, could hardly produce such sharp and powerful brushwork. Yet, they did not understand why Yi Han shamelessly lied in public without changing his expression.

The beautiful woman was initially taken aback, her brows slightly furrowed, showing some displeasure. How could she tolerate being insulted in public? Although her temperament was gentle, it did not mean she could allow others to tease and insult her. Her previously favorable impression of this person was completely shattered, and it was truly laughable that she had just thought this person was charming.

Everyone turned their gaze towards Yi Han and Wei Feng, with Wei Feng feeling so embarrassed that he dared not meet the eyes of the crowd. In contrast, Yi Han appeared unfazed, continuing to drink and occasionally toasting those who were watching him.

Here, Yu Jie and Ming Xiu secretly laughed, finding it more satisfying to see them embarrassed in such a situation than to beat them up. Lin Musen whispered, "Brother Yi has finally avenged us."

How could one not know that this painting was created by me, and how could one look at it without understanding

Strangely, the beautiful woman, who was the owner of the pleasure boat, did not pay any attention to Wei Feng, perhaps resenting his earlier rudeness. Yi Han made a strong effort to throw flirtatious glances at the beautiful woman, but she merely responded with a slight smile.

Everyone turned to gaze at that landscape painting, hoping to discern some profound mystery within it

A fleeting glance, just a moment, yet Yi Han could feel his entire soul trembling, as a faint fragrance penetrated his senses, instantly captivating him with the beauty of the woman.

After a while, he finally came to his senses, yet no one mocked Yi Han for his loss of composure, for they could not even control themselves, so what right did they have to criticize others

Weifeng could hardly imagine that after being so insulted just moments ago, he could now treat him with such courtesy. A trace of guilt crossed his face as he walked past Yihan and softly said, "I will sit down, what will you do?"

Yi Han smiled gently, looking at the beautiful woman, and said: "Find a place to sit down; I see that this is the largest space around here."

Yi Hanxin thought, "Little Qiu, you cannot deceive me. Where do you get the courage to act on your own and pretend to be angry?" She said, "Since you want to drive me away, you are the master, I will leave on my own."

Yi Han accompanied by a smile said: "Sister, could you please step aside? I would like to speak with the young lady"

When everyone heard that Yi Han was leaving, their faces lit up with joy, and they almost stood up to cheer. This person had stolen the spotlight for the evening, causing them to miss the chance to speak with the owner of the painting boat and creating so much commotion. They could hardly wait to see the beauty dance.

Yi Han, however, was fixated on the beautiful woman, yet he did not even glance at the painting, saying: "Not bad, it is acceptable"

Over here, Yu Jie and the other three looked at Yi Han and Wei Feng with curiosity. The two seemed to be quite close. Lin Musen complained, "What is Brother Yi doing? Why did he give up his seat and treat that Wei Feng with such enthusiasm"

Wei Feng did not know where this woman had emerged from, but he would not be polite to someone who dared to ruin his good fortune. He coldly said, "Why does the young lady block my way"

As the sound coincided with the movements of the woman in black, her palm abruptly halted in front of Yi Han's chest. The onlookers couldn't help but break into a cold sweat for Yi Han. Yi Han patted his chest and gasped, saying, "You scared me to death; I really thought you were going to hit me. Girls shouldn't be too rough; being gentle is the way to find a good match." Upon hearing Yi Han's words and seeing his actions, the beautiful woman couldn't help but burst into laughter, a laugh that seemed to make all the flowers on earth bloom in an instant.