Chapter 2: The Counteraction Against the Enchantress

Upon opening the door, Gao Yang spread his arms wide, waiting for an embrace from his friend with whom he had shared life and death. However, upon seeing Gao Yang's head full of white hair, the visitor was taken aback, completely forgetting the customary greeting between them.

Brother! Come here for a moment," Shi Yao called from the adjacent bedroom

"Where are the two of you going?" The driver was taken aback when a beautiful bald woman got into the car, and while asking the question, he couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.

The elevator was crowded, and the two did not speak, but Gao Yang's attire for early winter attracted the attention of many for quite some time. The room booked by Shi Yao was on the top floor, a "Riverside Suite".

Before getting off the car, Shi Yao took out a wig from her bag and put it on her head. Then, she linked arms with Gao Yang and walked into the hotel

The demon said coldly: "Speak after you have exited the station."

Gao Yang smiled and tapped Shi Yao's bald head, saying: "We'll talk about it at the hotel. Look at you, coming to a place like the train station without even bringing a wig!"

Not long after the taxi left the train station, Gao Yang asked the driver to pull over. The driver, feeling troubled, said: "Look! We have only traveled less than two kilometers. The meter hasn't even started!"

Shi Yao leaned forward from the back seat, casting a sidelong glance at the driver, and coldly said: "Who stipulated that we cannot get out of the car for two kilometers? If you like, let's get started; just take us directly to Iraq!"

In the moment when Shi Yao, barefoot, ran towards the bedroom, she playfully reached out to snatch away Gao Yang's hat while saying, "On such a hot day, there's no need for..." Before she could finish her sentence, Shi Yao was taken aback; after the hat was removed, what fell from Gao Yang's head was surprisingly a head of white hair.

After Shi Yao listened to all this, she finally smiled, jumped barefoot onto the sofa where Gao Yang was sitting, and playfully squatted beside him, saying: "Brother! I brought you a lot of clothes, try them on!"

The driver turned his head and said, "But I still don't know where you two are going..."

Shi Yao walked over and sat down right next to Gao Yang, saying: "I am here to cooperate with my brother. What do you care? Dead pigeon, has that drunkard arrived yet? As a Fire General of the Thousand Gates, everyone's safety is in his hands, how can he be so irresponsible?"

Gao Yang gently flicked Shi Yao's little bald head and smiled, saying: "Try again later, the child is about to arrive. Quickly go put on a beautiful outfit, so that gray pigeon can see that our little princess of the Thousand Gates is still as beautiful as ever"

After stepping out of the station, Gao Yang noticed that someone had been following him in turns. His appearance did not resemble that of a wealthy person, and he could not understand how he had attracted their attention. As the saying goes, it is not the thief's stealth that is frightening, but rather the thief's fixation; the feeling of being targeted by a thief is extremely unpleasant. Thus, Gao Yang quietly said, "If I can just show a big mountain hand (1 note) and shake him off, that would be best."

What are you all doing? Why are you all turning your hair white? Are you playing house?" Wang Longsheng said while picking up the remote control from the coffee table and adjusting the air conditioning temperature.

Gao Yang sighed and said, "Alright! No more talking, let's discuss it back at the hotel." After saying this, he took Shi Yao's hand and crossed the zebra crossing to the other side of the road, then hailed a taxi. After reversing four times like this, they finally stopped in front of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai.

Brother

"All is well!" Gao Yang replied lightly, then turned and returned to the sofa in the living room

Brother! The voice of the demon was somewhat off. Just at that moment, the doorbell rang

Wang Longsheng said: "That thing, even if it exists, I placed it there. The demon girl has also come, right? Where is she?"

Wang Longsheng poured himself a cup of tea and, after gulping it down, said, "I had already discerned the features of the Sixth General a year ago, but you were not present, and we could not act on our own. However, as soon as you appear, you want to handle it alone, which we cannot agree to. If you were to do it by yourself, what would be the purpose of gathering our Qianmen Eight Generals?"

"How many years have you known Ge?" Gao Yang gently asked Shi Yao, who had angrily pulled back to the middle of the road.

Whether it is the flying thief who traverses thousands of households or the bandit who occupies a territory and raises a flag, or even the grave robbers who dig up tombs in the wilderness, all of these are considered individuals of the thieving profession

Many businesses in the world that lack capital can be classified under the category of theft

"Brother! Why won't you let me teach him a lesson! How annoying he is..." As Shi Yao was halfway through her words, she noticed Gao Yang looking at her with a serious expression. Instantly, she swallowed the rest of her words. After a long pause, with tears in her eyes, she said, "You only know how to bully me! Hmph!"

Upon entering the room, Shi Yao casually tossed her shoulder bag onto the large sofa and then walked into the adjacent bedroom. It was unclear what she was tinkering with.

Gao Yang truly found himself at a loss for words with this girl, and could only helplessly respond: "I fear that if I say too much, you will become annoyed. Your figure is still as stunning and beautiful as ever, dear! Quickly go change your clothes!"

Disguise is a strong suit of the sorceress; she can tell at a glance that the hair is not dyed, it is definitely not dyed

Haha, today is just my lucky day. Damn it, why didn't I have this luck when playing mahjong with the principal! Teacher Wu's eyes squinted into a narrow slit from laughing.

Upon seeing her, Gao Yang immediately darkened his expression and stepped forward, saying: "Demon girl, why have you come here? What did I tell you over the phone?"

Gao Yang finished speaking and then pulled Shi Yao out of the taxi

On the platform, a bald beauty dressed in a black casual outfit kept waving at Gaoyang

People from Shanghai are also notoriously difficult to deal with. At that moment, I was about to pull over and turn around to argue with these two passengers. But as I turned around, I saw a twenty-yuan note right in front of me. In a moment of surprise, I heard Gao Yang say: "I apologize, something came up unexpectedly, so I'll give you double the fare instead!"

At this moment, Shiyaola stepped out of the bedroom and exclaimed loudly, "You dead pigeon, what do you want from me?" Dressed in a form-fitting white gown and adorned with long silver hair, she gave the impression of a princess from a fairy tale emerging from a door leading to a wondrous world

The train will arrive in Shanghai in fifteen minutes. In the bewildered expressions of the bald man and the bespectacled individual, this small gambling session in the compartment came to an end, with Teacher Wu emerging as the biggest winner

Shi Yao, leaning on Gao Yang's arm and almost hanging all her weight on him, looked up and said, "It's fine, I came to Shanghai to see if I could set up a few chain stores here. I'm not just here to join the fun!" Just after saying this, Shi Yao suddenly stopped, with a puzzled expression, pinched Gao Yang's arm, and then asked in surprise, "Bro, why are you dressed so warmly?"

The largest in the industry is the theft door.

There are numerous schools within the realm of thievery, each with its own distinct founder. The only one worth mentioning is Kong Kong Er from the Tang Dynasty. He unified the various branches of thievery, establishing the largest force among the Eight External Trades. However, during the Ming Dynasty, the thievery sect once again split, resulting in two factions: the Southern and Northern forces.

Shi Yao looked up and said, "I have come to see my brother, and I should appear as I am." Then, making a funny face, she continued, "I only washed my face, and I haven't applied any foundation!"

He pushed the demon into the bedroom, and Gao Yang casually closed the door behind him. Then he walked to the door and listened intently. This type of door is designed for one-way sound insulation, and the cooing of the pigeons outside was very clear, indeed it was the wind of a thousand doors, Wang Longsheng had arrived

After getting off the car, Gaoyang was taken aback by the sudden shout

Wang Longsheng stared blankly as Gao Yang snatched the remote control from his hand. Not understanding the meaning, he happened to hear Shi Yao's words and said: "Don't worry, I arrived early. Lao Gao, are you cold? Why did you turn the temperature back down again?"

Shi Yao was infuriated by the Buddha who had been following him all the way, and at that moment, he said irritably: "What are you looking at? Drive your car!"

Shi Yao was one of the members recruited into the Qianmen Eight Generals three years ago. At that time, Shi Yao was conning people alone in a coastal city in the south, earning the nickname "The Ever-Changing Diva" in the martial world. Her skill in disguise is unparalleled, and she is also adept at using hidden weapons. Both the righteous and the wicked have no way to deal with this woman who can transform into countless identities. Gao Yang recognized that this person was indeed a candidate for the Qianmen's counter-general, so he engaged in a battle with her in the South China Sea, ultimately winning her service (the details of this will be elaborated in the prequel)

What are you looking for? Is there really anyone bold enough to place an eagle eye in your gray pigeon territory? High Yang Road

Gao Yang said with a bitter smile, "How is business over there in Beijing?"

After climbing up the overpass, Shi Yao turned back and noticed that the person was still following closely behind. Angrily, he said, "I will shoot that thief's hands off." With that, he raised his hand to take off his ear studs. Gao Yang quickly grabbed Shi Yao's hand and said, "Forget it, that person is just trying to make a living. Besides, he hasn't attacked us, so we can just avoid him." With that, he pulled Shi Yao and quickly walked towards the railing where taxis were waiting for passengers.

Due to the large number of people around, Shi Yao was also concerned that the Buddha behind her, who was following closely, could not see her gestures, so she arranged a proper mountain symbol on top of her head

Gaoyang Dao: "Test whether this person is suitable for my Qianmen Tuojiang. I can handle it alone; having more people would only complicate matters... Alright, let's not discuss that anymore. Please tell me in detail about this person you referred to as 'Tuna'"

The two players looked bewildered. How could this be? This guy's luck was just too good. The two of them widened their eyes but did not notice any cheating actions from each other. Could it really be just a matter of luck? ... But what was going on with the bottom card revealed by the first round of the game ...

The bedroom door was not closed, and Gaoyang walked in casually. Inside the room, Shiyao was wearing only a set of silver lingerie. At that moment, she was holding a long dress in one hand, gesturing towards Gaoyang, who was standing at the door.

Ah! Let's just go, first to book a hotel, and then contact 'Shengzi'! Gao Yang smiled wryly in resignation

It has been three years. Among the eight generals of the Qianmen, three are still missing. Not to mention that the first task assigned by the master has yet to be completed, let alone the subsequent ones. Moreover, I have wasted two years in the Changbai Mountains. If those two years had been worthwhile, I wouldn't say anything... After two years, I have also developed a chronic illness.

"Brother, there is a Buddha behind us!" Shi Yao whispered in Gao Yang's ear

After everyone tidied up their belongings and chatted for a few moments, the train slowly arrived at the station. Gao Yang was the first to exit the compartment and approached the disembarkation door

Old Gao! Are you playing non-mainstream?

Upon exiting the station, the two individuals proceeded directly towards the overpass where the passenger taxis were parked

Gao Yang tossed the remote aside without answering his question, but instead retorted, "Did I not say not to inform them? I can handle it myself this time!"

Seeing Shi Yao staring blankly at herself, Gao Yang stood up and gently kissed her forehead, saying: "Be good, hurry up!"

Hmph! Shi Yao threw both pieces of clothing onto the bed and ran out of the bedroom wearing only her underwear. With an expression of anger, she sat down on the sofa opposite Gao Yang and said, "Brother, you have changed; you used to praise my figure!"

Upon hearing Gao Yang's words, Shi Yao jumped off the sofa and said, "You promised me, you must change it later!"

1. Dàshānyǎn: A gesture used by people in the jianghu (martial arts community) to communicate their names to one another, simply put, it is formed into a mountain shape. The specific explanation can be found at https://m.hetushu.com, which will be elaborated upon later.

The bald girl mumbled with her mouth and lowered her head in silence

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Upon seeing Gao Yang's expression brighten, Shi Yao immediately transformed his face into a smile and said happily, "I have already booked the hotel. As for that dead pigeon, let's wait for him to find us; it's too difficult to look for him!"

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Wang Longsheng did not notice whether Gao Yang's hair was dyed or not. After entering the room, the gentleman, with a furtive glance, scanned the surroundings.

After listening, Shi Yao nodded, then placed his hands behind his back, with the two thumbs together and the other four fingers hanging down at right angles to the palms, forming an inverted mountain shape.

Indeed! Absolutely!" Gao Yang said helplessly

Gao Yang ended up in a draw, of course, all the winnings of Teacher Wu are due to his own efforts. The reason for his actions is partly to avoid revealing his identity, and furthermore, he does not wish to win such amounts of money

Wang Longsheng, the Wind General of the Qianmen, was also the first person Gao Yang sought among the Eight Generals of Qianmen. Once the Wind General was found, it would be much easier to locate the others, as the Wind General's responsibility was to gather intelligence

"You pig-headed fool. It's been two years since we last met, and you are still as fat as ever." Gao Yang pulled Wang Longsheng into the room and threw a punch at his shoulder.

Gao Yang's words were interrupted halfway by Wang Longsheng, who said: "Enough already, do you know how much I have suffered during your two years of disappearance? Especially that demon girl, she has been asking for you almost every day. I told her you instructed not to look for you, but she didn't believe me. If it weren't for the message you sent last month, that girl would have come to break my bones!"

The appearance of Shi Yao attracted countless gazes along the way, yet she remained completely indifferent. From the platform to the exit, she held onto Gao Yang's arm, recounting amusing stories that had occurred around her during the past two years of their separation

Gaoyang ran his hand through his hair, which had been disheveled by the hat, and smiled, saying: "I will explain it to you later, the child is coming, hurry and get dressed"

Three years have passed, but it feels no different from a lifetime. Just mentioning it makes one angry. You left the child alone in Beijing for two years, while you might be off enjoying yourself elsewhere. Hmph!

Gao Yang sat on the sofa facing the window, gazing at the tranquil Huangpu River below, lost in a myriad of thoughts