646: Chapter 95 Whose Heart to Reflect On_1 646: Chapter 95 Whose Heart to Reflect On_1 Everyone was well aware of the rules in Irredeemable City, but this gracefully curved woman seed to be an exception.
She walked slowly, as if strolling through a bustling neighborhood.
She was neither tense like those visiting Irredeemable City for the first ti, nor unscrupulously brazen like the regulars.
People of all kinds ca to Irredeemable City, and the locals had long since lost much of their curiosity.
Most who lived here were those who couldn’t survive on the outside.
They needed to fight desperately for wealth, and without the protection of “life money,” they could be killed at any ti.
But even the most indifferent could not help but take a second look at this woman.
She was wrapped up tightly, yet there was an irresistible charm in her movents.
She wore a veil, but her eyes were soul-catching.
“Miss, you forgot to pay the life money,” a city gate Sin Guard, usually more lax than the next, couldn’t help but remind her.
He didn’t care about the inco of Irredeemable City, and how much life money was collected was none of his business.
But for this woman, it was important.
Having lived here for a long ti, he was very clear on what kind of place Irredeemable City was, and what the people here were like.
The most vile and ugly aspects of human nature could all be clearly seen here.
A woman, especially one with such charm even while veiling her face, would be torn to pieces upon entering the city without the protection of life money.
The woman turned her head, glancing at him with those alluring eyes, “I’m a bit strapped for cash, better not.”
Her voice was soft and sweet, tickling the ear.
The Sin Guard swallowed hard, “I could lend…”
“Lend your mother’s leg!” A hand struck him, sending him three inches shorter into the ground.
A man in a black-and-blood patterned robe with a single braid appeared in front of the city gate, nodding to the woman, “Let my useless subordinate off, he’s about to lose his soul to you!”
“Deputy Commander Lian jokes.
I co to visit on behalf of the Fragrant Winds Pavilion, and I hope for the Sin Lord’s understanding,” the woman said with a laugh, her laughter rippling through the air.
It made people itch inside.
The appearance of Deputy Commander Lian Heng of the Sin Guards caused many who were watching in the shadows to sigh, knowing they no longer had a chance.
If there was anything in Irredeemable City that could be more persuasive in terms of “safety” than life money, it would naturally be the Sin Lord and her Sin Guards.
Lian Heng sighed helplessly, “You should co in first.
You’ve got the whole city’s n – and perhaps won – in disarray by blocking the gate.”
The beauty’s eyes subtly scanned the crowd, and with gliding steps, she stepped into Irredeemable City, “Then I thank Deputy Commander Lian for the protection.”
Lian Heng glared sternly at the city gate Sin Guard, “You’ll get what’s coming to you later!”
He then turned and led the way, heading straight for the heart of Irredeemable City—the Prison Tower.
The city gate Sin Guard shrank his neck, not really minding the scolding but feeling dejected as he leaned back against the city wall.
He had seen many different people, but for so reason, when the woman whose face he never saw left, it felt like a piece of his heart was missing.
These days, who lands a good deal, especially in a place like Irredeemable City?
Lian Heng himself was a man of pleasure and sloth, yet from start to finish, he hadn’t been frivolous with the woman, not even letting slip a single lascivious word.
It was because he knew full well her strength; even though he had also established his Inner Mansion, facing this enchanting woman, he still had no chance of winning.
He was a libertine but not a madman.
He generally avoided asking for trouble.
The Sin Lord had ordered him to lead the way, so that was what he would do.
The Prison Tower served as the dwelling of the Sin Lord Huang Jinmo, as well as the core of Irredeemable City.
Iredeemable City’s survival amidst the surrounding pressures from Yong Country, Zhuang Country, and Luo Country was not only due to the mutual containnt and wariness between the three nations, the unique geography and rules of Irredeemable City, but also the indispensable strength of the Sin Lord.
Under another person’s reign, insufficient in power, a place teeming with scoundrels like Irredeemable City would have long been levelled.
She might rule but a single city, yet she proclaid herself a monarch.
Irredeemable City was her kingdom.
The prison tower served as her palace.
Lian Heng stopped outside the tower while the masked woman was led by a maid all the way up to the fourth floor.
The arrangent on the fourth floor was very luxurious, with the decorations mostly consisting of antiques.
The maid simply served a cup of tea and did not utter a single unnecessary word.
After a short while, a woman dressed in black with a strikingly cold beauty descended from a higher floor.
She picked up the hem of her skirt and seated herself in the main seat.
Those narrow phoenix eyes of hers swept across the room, and authority naturally erged.
The masked woman had already risen to greet her, “i Yue of the Three-Part Incense Tower, greets Your Highness, the Sin Guard.”
Huang Jinmo picked up the teacup offered by the maid and took a light sip.
With a casual tone, she commanded, “Remove the veil.”
“It is i Yue who has been impolite.
Overwheld with excitent to see Your Highness, I lost my sense of propriety,” said the masked woman as she explained, and following the order, removed her veil to reveal an alluring, enchanting face.
Huang Jinmo looked at her and shook her head, “That na doesn’t suit you; Miao Yu fits you better.”
Her early identity exposed, Miao Yu was neither shocked nor disturbed, her smile unchanged, “Your Highness has keen insight; I am impressed.
However, now that I truly have joined the Three-Part Incense Tower, there is no need to use my forr na.”
This was her way of explaining to the Sin Guard that changing her na and identity was not out of insincerity, but rather out of necessity.
Had it been a man, he would likely have been completely bewitched by her charming smile by now.
But Huang Jinmo was evidently unaffected, “So things you forget, yet others may not be willing to.
Zhuang Country has not called off their pursuit, and the bounty they’ve set for the Holy Virgin of the Bone Tao is quite high.”
“In Your Highness’s presence, i Yue is not concerned,” Miao Yu flattered smoothly, “No matter how arrogant Zhuang Country might be, they must abide by the rules of Irredeemable City.”
“That’s not always necessary, only if they are stronger than ,” said Huang Jinmo, the imposing Sin Guard, seemingly indifferent to her own reputation and the very standards she set up herself, speaking with genuine candor, “If Zhuang Gaoxian ca to claim you, I would bind you right away and hand you over.”
Miao Yu’s smile finally stiffened for a mont.
“However, that old freak from Yong Country has been watching like a tiger eyeing its prey; I doubt Zhuang Gaoxian will have the chance,” Huang Jinmo shifted the conversation.
Miao Yu flattered imdiately, “Irredeemable City is, after all, your domain, and anyone who cos must reckon with it.”
“But I’ve heard…” Huang Jinmo looked at her, “The Church of Lifeless is also looking everywhere for you.”
Huang Jinmo toyed with her as a cat with a mouse, her absolute power and status allowing her to be utterly at ease, while i Yue was fittingly portraying the discomfort of soone caught in a bind.
She forced a rigid smile, “The Church of Lifeless is such a new organization; I’m surprised that Your Highness has heard of them.”
Huang Jinmo shook her head, “The Church of Lifeless has expanded quickly, within just half a year they’ve gained so followers in Yong Country, Cheng Country, and Yun Country.
I will not underestimate them, and I don’t think you will either.”
The Sin Guard’s vision was so broad, her intelligence so detailed; even a newly established Church of Lifeless was under her watch, and the power of Irredeemable City was far more substantial than what it seed on the surface.
Sweat started to bead on Miao Yu’s forehead, masterfully portraying the image of a fragile woman caught in a critical situation yet trying to maintain composure, “I am not very knowledgeable about this.”
“Why is the Church of Lifeless looking for you?” Huang Jinmo questioned further.
“Could it have sothing to do with the Bone Tao?
I heard there is so connection…” Miao Yu only pretended ignorance, “I have long since left the Bone Tao, dispelled the Evil God Brand, and have no more ties with the Bone Tao.”
Huang Jinmo rested her arm on the armrest, leaning forward slightly.
It was a gesture fraught with oppressive force, and yet her next question changed direction entirely, “Why do you now call yourself i Yue?”
“Is it because Ming Yue is obscured?”
Her eyes seed as if they were piercing into the depths of a person’s soul, “Whom do you wish to illuminate within your heart?”
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ps: Happy Qixi Festival to everyone~ If happiness is too hard to co by, then I wish you health~
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