20: Seven Nights Snow Tower, weak body

Seven Nights Snow.

It was located in a bustling area in the eastern part of Tianqi City.

The seven-story pavilion was covered in ice and snow, with brilliant fiery-red lanterns hanging from it, and wind chimes hung from the eaves, emitting a low sound as the cold wind swept through them, frozen solid.

The pavilion was brightly lit, with graceful, alluring silhouettes emerging, and an endless stream of music and singing, like a mundane fairyland.

Xie Weilou swaggered into the pavilion.

Upon entering, there was a grand hall with a red-draped stage, where beautiful women danced and musicians played, a delightful and refreshing sight. Many guests gathered around, most holding wine glasses, slightly lost in thought, seemingly drawn into an illusion by the dancers' beauty and the musicians' melodies.

On the third floor.

Two women, dressed in blue and purple dresses, were watching the guests in the main hall. Both were extraordinarily beautiful, each with her own unique charm.

"Hmm? Xie Weilou, that scoundrel..."

When the two women's gazes fell upon Xie Weilou, they froze for a second.

They, of course, knew Xie Weilou.

The last time he came to Seven Nights Snow was three years ago, and that fellow even flirted with one of them, almost getting taught a lesson by her.

"Qiyue, your Young Master is here, aren't you going down to greet him?"

The woman in the blue dress, holding a Peach Blossom fan, pursed her lips and watched the cold-tempered woman in the purple dress beside her with a playful expression.

Seven Nights Snow had ten extraordinary women, named from January to October. Each of them possessed martial arts skills and was not an ordinary person.

Qiyue said with a cold face, "The last time I didn't beat him up was out of respect for the Pavilion Master. Now you go invite him up, I'm going to give him a good beating."

"Hehe! Then I'll go invite him."

The blue-dressed woman, named June, chuckled and walked downstairs.

When she arrived in front of Xie Weilou.

June said in a sweet voice, "Young Master, my sister Qiyue invites you up..."

Her words were cut short, instantly stuck in her throat.

Because she saw the ring on Xie Weilou's finger, which made her expression freeze, a hint of surprise appearing in her eyes.

How was the Pavilion Master's ring on this scoundrel?

Did he steal it?

Impossible!

Who was the Pavilion Master?

No matter how resourceful Xie Weilou was, he couldn't possibly steal this ring.

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently, "Then let's go to the third floor!"

After speaking, he walked directly upstairs.

Third floor.

The other Qiyue also lost her composure when she saw the ring on Xie Weilou's hand. She had originally wanted to beat Xie Weilou, but at this moment, she couldn't utter a single word.

"Find a private room."

Xie Weilou looked at the two women.

"Uh... alright, Young Master, please follow me."

After June reacted, she quickly led Xie Weilou to a private room nearby.

Inside the private room.

Xie Weilou gently stroked the ring on his hand and softly said, "I know you have many questions. This ring was given to me by my Third Uncle. From now on, I will take over Seven Nights Snow!"

The two women froze for a second, exchanged glances, and immediately bowed to Xie Weilou, saying, "Greetings, Pavilion Master."

This ring was very special; it was the token of Seven Nights Snow. Seeing this object was like seeing the Pavilion Master, as Xie Bian had instructed before.

Xie Weilou came with the ring and also mentioned Xie Bian. It was clear that this matter was as he said, Xie Bian really handed over Seven Nights Snow to him.

At this moment, the two women felt somewhat conflicted.

With Xie Weilou in charge of Seven Nights Snow, they wondered how their days would be from now on.

Would this scoundrel bully them, relying on his status as Pavilion Master?

Thinking of this, a chill ran down their spines.

They truly didn't understand why Xie Bian would let Xie Weilou take over Seven Nights Snow.

Xie Weilou gently waved his hand, "No need for formalities. Although I'm taking over Seven Nights Snow, I won't interfere too much with your affairs. You can continue doing what you did before, but next, you need to help me with three things."

June asked uneasily, "What things?"

Xie Weilou said, "First, find out the whereabouts of Lu Yuan; he used to be my guard. Second, investigate which palace people the Lin family had connections with before their downfall. Third, find out if anyone from Wuya Pavilion was involved when the Lin family was destroyed."

Upon hearing this, the two women breathed a sigh of relief.

They quickly bowed and said, "Pavilion Master, rest assured, we will handle this well. We can give you an answer tomorrow."

"Good! Then that's all for now."

Xie Weilou nodded slightly and then turned to walk out of the private room.

The two women quickly followed him, still somewhat dazed even after Xie Weilou left Seven Nights Snow.

Upon seeing this scoundrel this time, they suddenly realized they seemed to be unable to see through him.

They had thought this scoundrel would act wildly and cause a scene at Seven Nights Snow, but unexpectedly, he came, became the Pavilion Master of Seven Nights Snow, assigned a task, and then left.

"Qiyue, what do you think?"

June asked.

After Qiyue recovered, she shook her head and said, "I don't understand either! But the Pavilion Master must have his reasons for arranging it this way. We just need to follow the arrangements. Moreover, seeing Xie Weilou this time, he feels completely different from three years ago, it's very strange."

June said, "From now on, we can't call Xie Weilou by his name directly; we must call him Pavilion Master!"

"Mm!"

Qiyue nodded lightly.

No matter how much she disliked Xie Weilou, the moment he became the Pavilion Master of Seven Nights Snow, she could no longer be presumptuous.

"Now let's go investigate the matters the Pavilion Master assigned."

June walked upstairs.

Seven Nights Snow was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

Its sphere of influence was extremely wide, involving assassination, intelligence, and other matters. Seven Nights Snow could quickly find out a lot of information.

----

On the street.

Snow was flying.

Lin Qinghuang held an oil-paper umbrella and walked through the snow, her face deep in thought.

This time, from the four people of Black Dragon Pavilion, she indeed found useful information: a special golden snake sword.

Next, she had to investigate along the trail of that golden snake sword to find the whereabouts of that person.

"The three forces have already sided with the Second Prince. At this critical juncture, the First Prince will definitely counterattack the Second Prince. Cao Huaian is the First Prince's man, and his presenting the Tianya Sword was probably also the First Prince's arrangement, aiming to draw me into the game. Is this to make me investigate the Second Prince?"

Lin Qinghuang's eyes flickered with light as she constantly pondered today's events.

If her deduction was correct, this Second Prince likely had a significant connection to the downfall of the Lin family.

However, human hearts are complex, and many things require personal investigation to find concrete evidence and make accurate judgments. Otherwise, mere speculation can sometimes lead to a dead end.

She had already entered the game during the Plum Blossom Appreciation Conference, and she needed to be even more cautious from now on.

"Lin Qinghuang..."

A voice interrupted Lin Qinghuang's thoughts.

Lin Qinghuang looked up and just happened to see Xie Weilou standing in front of her.

He was dressed thinly, blowing warm air into his hands, his slender body trembling, and the falling snow dampened his dark hair.

She frowned slightly, "Xie Weilou, why aren't you back at Zhenxi Marquis Manor yet?"

This fellow was so weak, yet he dared to come out at night to brave the cold wind and snow. Was he trying to die?

However, when she saw Seven Nights Snow in front of her, her face instantly darkened. What else could this guy be doing out so late instead of going home?

Naturally, he was at a tavern or brothel, enjoying himself!

Xie Weilou looked at Lin Qinghuang, a hint of sadness in his eyes, "I just went to Seven Nights Snow to listen to music, but the girls inside disliked me for being weak and kicked me out."

"You..."

Lin Qinghuang's words caught in her throat, staring at Xie Weilou with disgust.

He knew he was weak, yet he still went to such a place?

Xie Weilou came to Lin Qinghuang's side and stood with her under the oil-paper umbrella, saying, "It's a bit far from here to Zhenxi Marquis Manor. I'm freezing all over right now. If I walk over like this, I'll probably lose my life. I remember your residence isn't far from here. How about I go to your place?"

"No."

Lin Qinghuang immediately refused.

Xie Weilou lowered his head and said sadly, "Zhenxi Marquis Manor is no longer my home now. I am just a stray dog."

Lin Qinghuang frowned slightly, but remained unmoved. Nine out of ten of this guy's words were false.

Seeing that he couldn't deceive Lin Qinghuang, Xie Weilou said again, "I found some information about the Tianya Sword from Zhenxi Marquis Manor. Do you want to know?"

Lin Qinghuang instantly stared at Xie Weilou, "Speak!"

"Cold!"

Xie Weilou rubbed his hands.

"Hmph."

Lin Qinghuang let out a cold laugh and said coldly, "Then come back with me."

"Lead the way."

Xie Weilou straightened his body, a broad smile on his face.

"You're truly a master."

Lin Qinghuang was speechless, holding the umbrella and walking forward.