Chapter 151: The Powerful Enemy is Here
Southern Qi.
Inside an opulent estate, the sound of drums and music filled the air. A dance performance was underway in the main hall.
A dozen dancers, draped in sheer veils that barely concealed their bodies, danced with a rhythm that shifted between fast and slow without warning. At times, their movements were vigorous and powerful. At others, it was as supple as if they had no bones. Even their dance steps were alternating between dignified, alluring, bizarre, and utterly bewildering.
The tables on both sides of the hall were filled with guests. Some were so bewitched that it was all they could not not to salivate like a pig. It was clear that they were inexperienced with the ways of the world.
Seated at the seat of honor was a middle-aged man dressed in fine brocade robes. He was handsome, but his energy seemed weak. His cheeks were slightly puffy, and he looked somewhat sapped of strength.
A pair of beauties were flanking him. One of them was responsible for putting food in his mouth, and the other was responsible for serving wine. He did not need to move a finger. Alas, he still had to chew the food, and watch the dancers himself. He could not make someone else do it for him.
The middle-aged man had just taken a bite of food when the wine-serving beauty beside him delivered a cup of wine to his lips. It was at this moment the liquid suddenly turned dark red like congealed blood, smelly and bizarre!
The beauty let out a cry of shock, but she didn’t panic. She tried to throw it away, but the middle-aged man caught her wrist and took the cup from her. He consoled her saying, “It’s not your fault.”
No one had anticipated this. The guests were stunned, and the dancers were frozen in place, afraid to move a muscle. It was a wise decision. Anyone who moved without permission at such a time would earn themselves a swift execution.