Chapter 280: Seduction Arts

A soft creaking sound was heard, and in everyone’s gaze, a pair of pink embroidered shoes slowly descended from the top of the stairs.
As the shoes moved downward, a pair of fair, slender legs, uncovered by any clothing, came into view.
Perhaps on purpose, those snow-white thighs were lifted bit by bit before slowly stepping down the next step, as if in extreme slow motion.
“Boss lady, I’ve missed you so much.”
“You really know how to choose your timing to come! I’m already burning with desire; if it were any later, I might explode from it.”
The bandits stared at the increasingly exposed legs, swallowing their saliva nonstop. From the ankles all the way up, there wasn’t a single trace of coverage on those thighs, leaving room for endless imagination. Not only the bandits but even Huang Wanli’s eyes widened slightly as he muttered something about sins and the decline of morals, unable to take his eyes off those thighs that reached the knees without a single piece of cloth.
A soft gulp came from Lin Dong’s throat. Amidst the loud swallowing sounds in the hall, it was barely audible, but the next moment, intense pain shot up his arm.
Lin Dong gasped and looked down—a smooth, delicate little hand was twisting a piece of flesh on his arm, spinning it slowly.
After three or five rotations with no sign of stopping, Lin Dong could only beg softly, “All men are like this. I consider myself quite disciplined.”
The hand stopped, and Yun Lan said indifferently, “If you want to see, I’ll let you have your fill tonight.”
“Really?” Lin Dong exclaimed in shock, his voice shaking the entire hall and drawing the bandits’ attention as well.
On the stairs, the thighs descending in slow motion seemed to speed up as well. In the blink of an eye, a woman wearing only underpants and a red loincloth stepped down.
In her thirties, the woman had a charming face and a sultry figure. Her slightly messy hair made her appear incredibly alluring, almost irresistible—making one want to pounce on her immediately.
Yun Lan’s cheeks flushed red as she glared at Lin Dong, who was staring at her with his mouth wide open, and snapped, “Really!”
Lin Dong felt as if he were floating in the clouds, enveloped in a sense of euphoria.
He never expected Yun Lan to be so jealous. Tonight would be a blessing.
“Originally, the Five-Color Array was too cruel. Since you want to try it, go ahead,” Yun Lan said slowly.
“The Five-Color Array? What’s that?” Lin Dong asked, confused.

“Eyes, ears, mouth, nose, heart,” Yun Lan said softly, “all are the most primal temptations. With your current focus, being able to see them but not touch them—guaranteed you’ll go mad in less than half a month.”
Lin Dong felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head—seduction traps?
“Oho, what’s the matter? Is this young guy more attractive than Xiao Yu?” Below the stairs, seeing that the bandits were all staring at Lin Dong, Yu Mudan, the owner of Humen Inn, snapped angrily while twisting her waist.
Instantly, the bandits’ attention was drawn back to Yu Mudan, with the sound of them swallowing saliva filling the air.
“Madam!”
Liang Shangtian and a group of chefs rushed over to Yu Mudan.
“Liang, I’m upstairs. How come I hear you letting them set their own prices?” Yu Mudan’s slender fingers gently traced along Liang Shangtian’s neck as she coiled herself around him affectionately.
“They’re very strong!” Liang Shangtian, perhaps accustomed to Yu Mudan, dismissed it with indifference, “And they’re not here to seek revenge.”
“So what? Our Humen Inn has a rule: once inside, there’s no exit.”
Yu Mudan threw Lin Dong a flirtatious glance, set down Liang Shangtian, and strode forward toward him, swaying her delicate waist enticingly.
“No exit…” Glancing at her seemingly full, tempting breasts, Lin Dong bit his tongue slightly, finally regaining some clarity.
“I didn’t expect this young guy to have some skills!” Seeing that Lin Dong’s gaze lost focus only briefly before returning to sharpness, a strange look flashed in Yu Mudan’s eyes, and her expression became even more coquettish.
“Xiao Yu loves guys with skills the most. Come, let your sister hug you.”
Yu Mudan spread her pale arms, ready to pounce on Lin Dong, who was staring intently at her breasts, when Yun Lan said coldly, “If you use seduction tricks again, don’t blame me for wiping out the Yu family.”
Yu Mudan froze, and Lin Dong’s gaze instantly sharpened again.
“You know who I am?” Yu Mudan’s expression grew serious as she stared at Yun Lan, hesitant to move forward.
“The Yu family of Hualang Commandery may have been wiped out, but what you used just now was likely the unique Seduction Art of the Yu family,” Yun Lan said slowly. “If it weren’t for the Yu family’s good reputation, you would have died for sure.”
“Are there seduction tricks among spiritual techniques?” Lin Dong was astonished.
Yun Lan nodded gently. “This Seduction Art was created hundreds of years ago by an ancestor of the Yu family. It’s a sixth-tier spiritual technique that both men and women can practice.”
“Would a family that created such a spiritual technique have a good reputation?” Lin Dong was surprised.

“What did you say?” Yu Mudan’s expression turned cold as she clenched her fists slightly. Upon seeing Yun Lan, the spiritual energy ready to be unleashed was forced back under control.
“The Huimei Jue has always been kept hidden by the Yu family. Up to now…” Yun Lan spoke slowly, “aside from records found in the libraries of major sects, few people are aware of this spiritual technique.”
Lin Dong suddenly remembered what Yun Lan had said about the destruction of the Yu family. He glanced at Yu Mudan and asked, “How was the Yu family destroyed?”
“It was probably twenty years ago. The Yu family, the second-largest clan in Hualang Commandery, was suddenly attacked by men in black, and the entire family was wiped out,” Yun Lan explained softly. “Because of the extreme cruelty of the attack and the thousands of deaths, Tianwei Pavilion also sent people to investigate. It is said it was because they offended the leader of a mid-tier sect in Hualang Commandery.”
“A mid-tier sect…” Lin Dong suddenly laughed. “According to Tianwei Pavilion’s rules, if a mid-tier sect kills 1,800 people and none of them are warriors or officials loyal to the Great Han Nation, it shouldn’t cross the line, right?”
Yun Lan nodded slowly. “Tianwei Pavilion only listed this sect as a surveillance target and didn’t pursue further action.”
Lin Dong clicked his tongue and looked at Yu Mudan meaningfully. “The descendants of the Yu family must be quite valuable to that sect.”
Liang Shangtian and the chefs were horrified. Yu Mudan suddenly erupted, her fist shooting straight at Lin Dong’s chest.
That small fist seemed to contain infinite power. With a fierce wind and a loud sound, it moved at lightning speed.
A blue spiritual sword appeared silently in Lin Dong’s chest, blocking Yu Mudan’s right fist precisely on its path.
With a loud bang, a gust of wind swept through. Yun Lan and Lin Dong remained motionless, but Yu Mudan flew backward like a kite with its string cut.
“Boss!”
Liang Shangtian and the chefs were heartbroken. They quickly joined forces to stop Yu Mudan, but the force sent them staggering back.
Yu Mudan wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and smiled seductively.
“With such formidable strength, even if my enemies offered you pills and spiritual artifacts, you’d probably look down on them, right?”
Lin Dong smiled bitterly inwardly. This woman was quite smart. If a sect really offered him pills and spiritual artifacts, he might not accept them—these days, gifts always come with demands. He might even have to give something in return.

“Speak up! What exactly do you want?” After witnessing Yun Lan’s strength and realizing that all of them combined were not even a match for her, Yu Mudan was even more willing to let go than Liang Shangtian. Pushing aside the crowd and standing up, she turned her affectionate gaze toward Lin Dong and Yun Lan and said softly, “If it’s Xiao Yu you want, no matter which one of you chooses her, Xiao Yu is willing to go with you.”

The initial visual impact Yu Mudan had on Lin Dong had now faded completely. Hearing her words, he merely shuddered—her delicate voice only served to make his skin prickle.

Yun Lan clearly noticed Lin Dong’s expression and actions. She smiled faintly without saying a word, pondering whether to set up a Five-Color Formation for him while remaining his personal guard.

Liang Shangtian stepped forward a few steps and repeated verbatim the purpose Lin Dong had mentioned earlier.

Yu Mudan frowned slightly, looking up at Lin Dong with an unreadable expression, clearly struggling with something inside.

Lin Dong knew Yu Mudan was likely tempted. He had originally worried that these chefs might be bandits who couldn’t be controlled. But now… with Yu Mudan’s identity confirmed, she alone was already worth it.

Next, it would depend on what conditions Yu Mudan would set and how much he could negotiate.

Seeing Yu Mudan hesitating, Lin Dong wasn’t in a hurry. He pulled up a stool and sat down, calmly glancing at the bandits nearby who were staring wide-eyed, mouths agape, not understanding what was going on. He said leisurely, “The rules of Humen Inn should prohibit fighting. So, show some respect to Manager Yu—don’t let me see you after we finish our business, or else…”

The bandits were stunned, then became restless. Their faces twisted in anger as they wanted to lash out, but seeing Lin Dong’s relaxed demeanor, they forced down their fury.

“Get lost! All of you, get lost!” Liang Shangtian shouted to prevent these bold bandits from angering Lin Dong.

“Let’s go!”

One of them waved his arm and led the way around Lin Dong’s table toward the exit. With someone taking the lead, the other two tables hesitated no longer and immediately started to leave. Compared to Lin Dong, Liang Shangtian’s authority, built over years, was clearly greater.

“Young Master Lin, you…”

Over by the side, Huang Wanli hesitated to speak. His gaze toward Lin Dong had changed. Though he wasn’t a warrior, he knew how to make comparisons. The fact that he could scare away fierce bandits with just a few words showed that Humen Inn’s strength far surpassed that of all the bandits in Jiuhu County. With just one sentence or a slight move, he had left Humen Inn in a difficult position. Undoubtedly, this Young Master Lin’s strength was incomparably greater than that of any bandit.

“Huang Lao wants to see me for something?” Lin Dong asked with a smile.
Huang Wanli hesitated, while Yu Mudan no longer hesitated and asked, “What is your name, young sir?”
“Lin Dong!”
“I wonder what price Lord Lin is willing to offer?” Yu Mudan pressed further.
Lin Dong was at a loss. He had just praised this woman for being smart, but after thinking for a while, all she could think of was to hear the offer first?