How did I, a mere son-in-law lying down, become a "Fenglang Juxu" (a legendary martial art

For the many men who had just left Lou Wai Lou, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

The peony fairy in their hearts now belongs to someone else, and they have lost their right to their first night.

Although this right may seem absurd, it symbolizes male pride and status for them.

Now that this symbol has been shattered, their inner loss and pain are beyond words. They can only seek other brothels under the cover of night to find new comfort and fill the void in their hearts.

Zhao Tingxiao mingled in the crowd, taking each step heavily, trying to erase the image of the Peony Fairy from his memory.

Even now, he still finds it hard to accept that Zhang Tienan has become the patron of the Peony Fairy.

That's human nature; I'd rather my brother suffer than drive a Land Rover.

As Zhao Tingxiao walked and pondered, a sudden inspiration struck him. He stopped, his gaze fixed firmly on the dark night sky, a determination he had never felt before welling up within him.

At the same time, Zhang Tienan, fearing it might not be safe, wanted a second poem, but being shy, he didn't know how to ask and could only continue to praise Liu Shan.

When it comes to commercial flattery, Liu Shan is a veteran. It's no exaggeration to say that he can come up with clichés for praising people effortlessly, like a spring flowing endlessly, without repeating himself or being verbose.

Zhang Tienan was no match for him and quickly lost the argument, stammering and unsure of what to do.

Liu Shan knew Zhang Tienan's thoughts perfectly well. Unable to bear teasing him any longer, he smiled and gently patted Zhang Tienan's shoulder, softly reciting: "Who doesn't love the peony, which monopolizes the beauty of the city? It seems as if a goddess descended to earth to create it, its thousand charming forms breaking through the morning glow."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tienan's eyes flashed with surprise, once again impressed by Liu Shan's talent.

He bowed respectfully and said, "I owe this night entirely to Brother Liu's righteous help. From now on, I will go through fire and water for you, Brother Liu!"

Liu Shanxin was exhausted. Tonight's thank-you banquet should have been his show, but Zhang Tienan unexpectedly stole the spotlight.

Even if I told Li Wanqing about what happened tonight, she probably wouldn't believe me.

Only then did Zhang Tienan belatedly realize that Zhao Tingxiao, who had been following him, had disappeared.

He was startled, but then he thought that Zhao Tingxiao's departure might not be a bad thing, at least it would reduce some of his worries.

After all, Zhao Tingxiao's infatuation with the Peony Fairy was even greater than his own.

Liu Shan did not notice when Zhao Tingxiao left. He turned to look at Tian Fugui and asked with his eyes.

"About fifteen minutes ago, he went up to the second floor when no one was looking," Tian Fugui replied.

Liu Shan patted him on the shoulder and praised him in his heart: No wonder it's an autopsy site, their observation skills are really strong.

However, Zhang Tienan sensed something was wrong and asked, "He went upstairs? But the second floor is the Peony Fairy's boudoir. What is he doing there?"

Moreover, considering the time involved, even if the Peony Fairy prepared in her boudoir beforehand, it should have been over by now.

Liu Shan and Zhang Tienan exchanged a glance and hurriedly rushed upstairs to the second floor.

Pushing open the door to the Peony Fairy's room, one sees Granny Louwailou lying peacefully on the ground, sleeping soundly.

This left the two of them stunned, and their sense of foreboding grew stronger.

The two of them naturally didn't care whether the old woman lived or died, and continued to barge into the boudoir, only to find that the Peony Fairy had already disappeared!

"Ouch~"

The old woman had just woken up. She rubbed her neck, which had been hit hard, and cursed, "Which heartless bastard knocked me out?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shan and Zhang Tienan hurriedly ran outside.

The old woman's face changed, and she pointed at the two of them, trembling, "So, you two are the ones who hit me, aren't you?"

Liu Shan shook his head honestly and said, "We didn't do it just now, but we did now."

The old woman was taken aback. What did this mean?

However, Liu Shan didn't give the old woman time to react and immediately knocked her unconscious again.

"Snapped!"

Zhang Tienan also punched the old woman.

"You...she's already unconscious, why did you hit her again?" Liu Shan asked in surprise.

Zhang Tienan chuckled and said, "I think we should share both the good times and the bad."

These words stunned Liu Shan. "You mean you want to share the consequences of knocking out the old woman with me?"

Zhang Tienan nodded. "Yes."

Liu Shan smiled. He could handle such a small matter as knocking out the old woman. However, many people reveal their true character and feelings through small things, and he was very satisfied that Zhang Tienan could do so.

Next, the two of them wandered around the Lou Wai Lou area like headless flies, trying to find some clues.

However, the Peony Fairy seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving the two of them with nothing.

At this moment, Liu Shan suddenly noticed Zhao Tingxiao acting suspiciously not far away.

Just then, Zhao Tingxiao also saw Liu Shan and Zhang Tienan.

He had returned to retrieve all of the courtesan's belongings, but unexpectedly ran into these two.

He paused for a moment, then turned and ran.

A glint flashed in Liu Shan's eyes, and he quickly gave chase, shouting as he ran, "Stop!"

Zhao Tingxiao was so frightened that he trembled and hurriedly hid in a small alley.

Liu Shan and Zhang Tienan exchanged a glance and quickened their pace to catch up.

The alley was winding and secluded, and Zhao Tingxiao's figure flashed by at the corner.

Liu Shan and Zhang Tienan followed closely behind, becoming increasingly convinced that the courtesan's disappearance was definitely related to him.

Zhao Tingxiao was surprisingly fast, but Liu Shan and Zhang Tienan were no ordinary people either, and they kept up close.

In his panic, Zhao Tingxiao ran into a dead end.

Liu Shan and Zhang Tienan exchanged a smile, their steps unwavering as they rapidly approached like cheetahs.

Seeing that there was no way to escape, Zhao Tingxiao tried to climb over the wall, but Zhang Tienan kicked him in the waist, causing him to fall heavily back into the alley.

Zhao Tingxiao, his face filled with terror, trembled as he said, "No, don't come any closer!"

Liu Shan's eyes were like a hawk's, fixed on him. "Do you think you can still escape? Tell me, why did you run away?"

Zhao Tingxiao's face was deathly pale, his back pressed against the cold wall. "Because you guys are chasing me."

Liu Shan nodded. Logically, there was nothing wrong with what he said, but he wasn't easily fooled. He pressed, "We're chasing you because your suspicious behavior has aroused suspicion. Now you'd better tell the truth: where is the Peony Fairy?"

Zhao Tingxiao's eyes flickered. "I don't know."

Liu Shan frowned slightly. He strongly suspected Zhao Tingxiao, but he had no evidence.

Just as he was about to ask further questions, a furious shout suddenly came from behind him.

"You bastard, I can smell the unique rouge scent of the Peony Fairy on you, and you still dare to deny it?"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Tienan pounced on Zhao Tingxiao, pinning him to the ground and beating him mercilessly.

Liu Shan was stunned. Could he really smell the unique scent of rouge from this distance?

Zhang, the dog-nose iron man?

At the same time, Liu Shan chuckled to himself, realizing that his way of thinking hadn't changed yet, still stuck in the harmonious modern world.