LABMY CH62

“Guests, the time has come.”

“I wonder how well the guests slept last night?”

A hunchbacked man asked with a concerned tone. However, due to his strange, hoarse, and unpleasant voice, his concern, though genuine, sounded grating and irritating rather than comforting.

It was hard to imagine that such an unpleasant voice could exist in this world.

He turned to the three courtesans, Tang Tang, Liu Hong, and Liu Zhuqing, and said, “You three, go and prepare with the other courtesans.”

Liu Zhuqing and Liu Hong were confused.
Prepare? Prepare for what?

Tang Tang glanced at the two who hadn’t moved and waved at them, whispering, “Come on.”

Liu Zhuqing looked at this unusually tall courtesan, staring at that beautiful face, and felt a strange sense of familiarity.

Without a doubt, this courtesan was stunning—so beautiful that she could easily outshine any celebrity on the screen. In fact, she was more breathtaking than any star Liu Zhuqing had ever seen.

It left her puzzled.
Why would someone this beautiful work in such a remote script-killing hotel?

However, this was a personal matter, and she didn’t ask further. She simply pulled Liu Hong along and followed Tang Tang.

“Tonight, it’s time to choose your courtesan.”

“To ensure fairness and give the other courtesans a chance, before the selection officially begins, we will arrange a special room for the guests to interact with the courtesans.”

“Please rest assured, guests. It’s just a small interaction that won’t take up much of your time. If you truly dislike the courtesan inside, you may lift the curtain and leave at any time.”

Qiu Leshan wasn’t paying attention to what the man was saying. Instead, he was looking toward the long table in the hall, where several unfamiliar men had appeared.

Were these men here to play the script-killing game too?

“Your establishment is quite unprofessional, isn’t it? Our game isn’t even finished yet, and you’re already letting others take over the venue.”

The hunchbacked man replied, “Oh, I’m sorry, guest. You’ve misunderstood.”

“They are also part of this very game. You see, at our ‘Fengqing Hotel,’ we attract countless visitors every day. So, it’s perfectly normal for new guests to join midway.”

“Of course, these new guests will also participate in the courtesan selection. This means the competition to win the most beautiful courtesan will be even fiercer.”

“And as the earliest guests to arrive, you will enjoy the privilege of exclusive interaction with the courtesans.”

“Now, please follow me.”

The hunchbacked man, holding a red paper lantern, led the three into a dimly lit room with nine doors, each concealed by a curtain.

“You may choose any room you’d like. If you’re not satisfied with the courtesan inside, you can come out and choose again.”

“During this interaction, the courtesans may attempt to win your favor with… certain intimate gestures.”

The man’s words were full of subtle hints.

He glanced at Wang Songwen with a playful smirk, then subtly shifted his gaze toward the eighth room, as if giving him a silent hint.

In that moment, Wang Songwen seemed to understand. After hesitating for a moment, he stepped into Room No. 8.

Qiu Leshan, on the other hand, randomly picked a room and walked in.

After seeing too many different women in a short period, his face-blindness was acting up, and he couldn’t even remember which courtesan was which.

Scratching his head awkwardly, he greeted the courtesan in front of him, “Hello.”

“Why so polite, guest?”

The courtesan, dressed in revealing clothes, giggled as she reached out, trying to rest her hand on Qiu Leshan’s shoulder.

Qiu Leshan’s body instantly stiffened. Awkward and unsure of what to do, he stepped back and stammered, “Uh… I… I want to ask…”

He stumbled over his words, unsure whether to address her as “Miss” or “Lady.”

Given that the setting of Fengqing Hotel seemed to be in the 19th century, Qiu Leshan cautiously called her “Miss.”

“I wonder how long Miss has been working at Fengqing Hotel?”

The courtesan chuckled charmingly. “Oh? Is the guest trying to get to know me better?”

“No, no, no.” Qiu Leshan hurriedly denied it three times in a row. “I just want to ask you something.”

“Go ahead, ask away. I’ll tell you everything I know.”

Qiu Leshan hesitated for a moment and asked, “Miss, have you ever seen someone named Qiu Mingchuan here?”

As he spoke the name, he couldn’t help but sigh at the coincidence.
The missing brother in the storyline just happened to have the same surname as him.

“Oh! You mean that tall and burly man?”

The courtesan covered her mouth and chuckled twice, “Him? I do know about him.”

Qiu Leshan was instantly surprised. Finally, there was some progress in the plot.
“Then, Miss, do you know where Qiu Mingchuan is now?”

“Why should I tell you?”

Qiu Leshan was stunned. He saw the courtesan gently covering her eyes with a thin veil, her expression filled with genuine sorrow.

The courtesan said, “Guest, you know… I have to survive here.”

“I’m willing to tell you everything, but… are you willing to offer me a little token in exchange?”

Qiu Leshan understood. This was the classic script-killing trope — exchanging fake currency for information.

He immediately said, “Of course I’m willing. Today, I choose you.”

On the other side, Jian Yuanbai walked into a room and saw the cold and stunning woman who had once participated in the Celestial Master Exam with him. She used to wear a trench coat.

In fact, Jian Yuanbai knew her name — Yin Lengchun.

In the plotline of Long AoTian’s Origin, she was one of Long Aotian’s wives.

A woman who admired strength and was drawn to Long Aotian’s overwhelming power.

Jian Yuanbai didn’t approach her. He simply stood at the door with his hands in his pockets, leaning lazily against the doorframe.
“Do you still remember who you are?”

His straightforward question left Yin Lengchun momentarily stunned. “Guest, what are you talking about?”

Jian Yuanbai shrugged and said nothing more. He simply smiled and turned to leave the room.

He was the fastest to leave among all the guests, far ahead of the others.

This instantly caught the attention of the hunchbacked man who was guarding the doors.

The hunchback glanced at the room Yin Lengchun was in. The eerie wooden mask on his face slightly tilted downward, as if showing dissatisfaction.

The wooden mask, which was supposed to be stiff and lifeless, somehow managed to express emotions — the corners of the mouth could lift and droop.

Jian Yuanbai glanced at him. Through the mask, he saw those eyes and muttered to himself,
“No way… It can’t be, right?”

Saying that, he turned and entered another room.

This time, he finally “got lucky” and ran into Tang Tang.

“It’s you!”

Tang Tang stood up from the chair in the room, his tone filled with excitement.

His eyes sparkled, the corners of his eyes curved, and his lips lifted into a smile. It was clear he was genuinely happy.

“You’re that happy to see me?”

Jian Yuanbai raised his eyebrows with a meaningful look.

Tang Tang’s joy was too obvious, but he stubbornly denied it, “No, I’m not.”

“Oh, really?” Jian Yuanbai chuckled, “I heard from your boss that the courtesans might take… certain intimate actions to win the guest’s favor during this round. What about you? Do you have… anything to offer?”

Tang Tang’s fair face instantly turned red. He didn’t dare look into Jian Yuanbai’s eyes but still mustered the courage to slowly approach him.

With a shy and timid voice, he whispered, “I… I do.”

He reached out a finger and gently touched Jian Yuanbai’s chest, slowly sliding his finger downward, lightly tracing over Jian Yuanbai’s chest bit by bit.

The touch was faint, like mist, leaving a subtle and indescribable itch that spread from where his finger traced.

It wasn’t clear where exactly the itch was, but it felt like an uncontrollable itch in his heart.

After doing this, Tang Tang’s ears turned completely red. If it weren’t for the fact that the hunchbacked man was right outside the door, he wouldn’t have had the courage to make such a move.

Yet, the wicked man in front of him still teased him,
“What’s this? Are you… tickling me?”

Tang Tang was stunned, his beautiful eyes widening slightly as he pouted in dissatisfaction, “Do you even understand what seduction is?”

“This…”

Jian Yuanbai paused and let out a soft, amused laugh.

At this moment, his silence spoke louder than any words.

Tang Tang, feeling wronged, grew even more frustrated. His face was filled with indignation, but he dared not say anything.

Jian Yuanbai saw through him and said, “Then… you should see what true seduction looks like.”

As he spoke, he suddenly scooped Tang Tang up in his arms, lightly tapping his toes on the ground and using the force to leap onto the roof.

This so-called “house” was actually just a wooden partition. The material was incredibly soundproof, but the top was completely open.

Tang Tang panicked and quickly covered his mouth to suppress his scream. In a hushed voice, he scolded,
“What are you doing? Are you crazy? Do you want to die?”

“Get down quickly, before he notices us!”

Tang Tang panicked and tried to push Jian Yuanbai down, but Jian Yuanbai held him tightly in his arms.

“Don’t speak. No one will notice us.”

In the small compartment next to them were Wang Songwen and the courtesan, Qing Shiyi.

Jian Yuanbai hugged Tang Tang from behind, his lips brushing against Tang Tang’s ear as he whispered softly,
“Watch closely. This… is true seduction.”

In the small compartment, Qing Shiyi was leaning closely against Wang Songwen. She guided his hand to slide over her own chest.

Then, she leaned in and gently kissed Wang Songwen’s Adam’s apple.

Her red lips moved ambiguously along Wang Songwen’s neck, leaving a trail of seductive lip marks. Under her teasing, Wang Songwen’s breathing grew heavier.

Just as Wang Songwen was about to lower his head and kiss her, Jian Yuanbai raised his hand and knocked Wang Songwen unconscious from afar.

Before Qing Shiyi could react, she suddenly felt a slap across her face.

A sharp, blood-curdling scream echoed.

The once beautiful and seductive woman instantly twisted into the form of a female ghost.

Her eyes sank deep into her skull, her face shriveled and fleshless, revealing only bones. Her arms rotted, oozing with pus.

This horrifying image lasted only for a moment before she returned to her alluring courtesan appearance.

Only Tang Tang and Jian Yuanbai knew that, in that moment, the ghost possessing Qing Shiyi’s body had been completely shattered by him.

“You… you… you!!”

Tang Tang was so shocked that he couldn’t even speak.
“Who the hell… are you?”

Jian Yuanbai pondered for a few seconds and replied,
“An unlucky guy who’s about to become a Celestial Master… but got dragged into this mess.”

Celestial Master!

Tang Tang’s panic was visible to the naked eye. He looked as if he was about to cry the next second.
“Please… don’t kill me.”

“I’ve never tricked anyone.”

“Actually… actually, I’m a man. I only dressed up as a woman to survive.”

Jian Yuanbai’s tone suddenly turned dangerous.
“Oh?”

“You’re a man? I don’t believe you.”

Tang Tang: “I swear! I’m really a man!”

Jian Yuanbai: “Unless you prove it to me.”

The naive Tang Tang blinked in confusion, “How… do I prove it?”

Jian Yuanbai’s lips curled into a wicked smile.