Horror Camgirl - Ch. 64: The Hongmen Banquet
It is now mid-autumn, and the days are getting shorter. By six o'clock, it is already completely dark. Tonight, there is no moon, and dark clouds loom over the city.
Hongyun Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Shan City, lavishly decorated with gold and splendor, and its prices are shockingly high; it’s said that even the cheapest dish costs several hundred yuan.
In the past, I could barely even enter such a place, and now I am here for a Hongmen banquet. Life's twists and turns are indeed fascinating.
“Take this,” Tang Mingli said, pulling out a brooch. The brooch was exquisitely made, with pink pearls forming small flowers and jade carved into vibrant green leaves, making it hard to resist.
“What is this?” I asked.
“A pinhole camera,” Tang Mingli replied. “The latest technology from abroad, operable by phone. You won’t need to hang your phone around your neck anymore.”
I chuckled wryly; I dared not live stream tonight with the hostage in the hands of the Cao family.
Wait a minute.
An idea struck me. While I couldn't live stream to the entire country, I could live stream to those senior practitioners!
I quickly took out my phone and pressed the "Sky" button below to start the live stream. To my surprise, the first viewer to join was Jiu Lingzi. Had he been waiting in front of his computer for my live stream?
Wait, do these seniors also use computers? How trendy!
Soon, Cloud Fairy joined in, and Huang Shan Jun came to join the fun. Only True Lord Zhengyang had not yet appeared.
I opened the group chat call, and Huang Shan Jun said, “That rascal Zhengyang is in seclusion again. Let’s ignore him. Girl, what’s happening today?”
I recounted the events, and Huang Shan Jun laughed, “So it’s a Hongmen banquet. Interesting, truly interesting. I hope this Master Tianming doesn't die too quickly like that Ghost Witch Sect disciple last time; I wasn't satisfied when the live stream ended.”
Cloud Fairy was also excited: “Girl, with us here, go ahead and slap that so-called Master Tianming's face until it’s red and swollen; your sister loves this!”
Jiu Lingzi didn’t speak but sent me a crown as a tip.
I really liked Jiu Lingzi’s personality; he tossed crowns without a second thought.
I said, “Seniors, rest assured, today I’m all in. I’ll handle this beautifully and make sure you’re satisfied.”
I adjusted my hat and followed Tang Mingli as we walked through the grand entrance of Hongyun Hotel.
A beautiful waitress in a bright red qipao led us deep into the hotel to the most luxurious Emperor Room, where two fully armed bodyguards stood at the entrance.
“Please hand over your phones,” the bodyguard said coldly.
I narrowed my eyes slightly; Tang Mingli indeed had foresight.
I handed over my phone, and the bodyguard added, “Search her.” With that, he reached out to pat me down.
Tang Mingli suddenly intervened, grabbing the bodyguard’s wrist. His gaze was cold, like a sharp blade, making the bodyguard feel a chill.
“If you dare touch her with those dirty hands, I’ll cut them off,” he said coldly.
“No need for that, let them in,” a middle-aged man’s voice came from inside the room, and the bodyguard, looking pale, withdrew his hand and opened the door.
I walked in, scanning the room and locking eyes on the man sitting at the head of the table.
He looked to be in his forties, dressed in a white Tang suit with a black dragon embroidered on his shoulders.
The dragon was fierce, resembling an ancient beast.
Behind him stood a tall man, around twenty-five or twenty-six, with a buzz cut and a stern face. His aura was extremely vigorous, with a faint hint of electricity surrounding him.
I was startled; could he be an Ability User? Lightning-type?
“Hey? Huang Shan Jun, this kid in white looks like one of your disciples,” Cloud Fairy commented. “Look at the flow of energy within him; is he practicing Changyun Kungfu?”
I was stunned. What? Master Tianming is Huang Shan Jun’s disciple?
Could Huang Shan Jun help me?
Huang Shan Jun paused for a moment, then said, “This person has a twisted heart. His energy flow is chaotic, with a strong aura of resentment. What is going on with my disciples? How can someone like this be accepted as a disciple? Does the reputation of Huangtian Sect mean nothing anymore?”
Huang Shan Jun, usually carefree, was now exceptionally serious, indicating he was genuinely upset.
I sighed in relief and glanced at the others. The middle-aged man in a suit was naturally Cao Tianquan’s father, Cao Yan. Beside him was a young man with an elite demeanor—his eldest son, Cao Tianning—and next to Cao Tianning was…
Cao Tianquan!
He had actually come out!
Cao Tianquan looked at me smugly, with a hint of provocation in his eyes.
I clenched my fists, my gaze cold.
“I assume this is the Horror Female Streamer?” Cao Yan smiled, projecting a warm demeanor as if he truly invited me to dinner. He then looked at Tang Mingli, assessing him, and said uncertainly, “And this is… Tyrant?”
Tang Mingli remained calm and silent. Cao Yan didn’t seem offended. He laughed, “Come, come, no need to be formal, sit down.”
Just as I was about to take a seat, the tall man across from me raised his eyebrows and coldly said, “My Family Head doesn’t dine with people who have no dignity.”
I frowned. Was he asking me to remove my hat and mask?
He was clearly trying to establish dominance right from the start.
I coldly replied, “I have Malignant Sores on my face, and I wouldn’t want to ruin your appetites.”
Cao Tianquan smirked and said, “Master Tianming wants you to take off your hat and mask; it’s an honor for you. Why are you hesitating? Do you look down on Master Tianming?”
I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my skin.
Tang Mingli gently pressed my shoulder and said, “We didn’t come here to eat. I heard Mr. Cao invited Ms. Sun as a guest. We’re old acquaintances, and since Ms. Sun is unwell, we kindly ask Mr. Cao to let her go home.”
Cao Yan smiled, “Ladies, let’s eat first. After drinking, we can discuss other matters.”
Tang Mingli naturally stood in front of me, “It seems we have no choice but to eat today, whether we like it or not.”
Cao Yan replied amiably, “Streamer, are you going to eat with a mask on? Master Tianming is only looking out for your best interests.”
A glint flashed in Tang Mingli’s eyes as he grasped my hand and said, “I think you’ve forgotten one thing: although this Ms. Sun is related to us, she is not one of us. If you won’t let us go, we’ll take our leave.”
With that, he pulled me towards the exit.
Cao Yan’s expression darkened; he hadn’t expected us to leave in disagreement, and there was a hint of anger in his eyes.
“Who says you can leave?” a chilling voice interrupted. The Ability User spoke again.
Tang Mingli didn’t stop, continuing to pull me forward.
The Ability User’s eyes gleamed fiercely, and in the blink of an eye, he rushed in front of us, saying, “You’re disrespecting Master Tianming. You can leave, but you have to leave something behind.”
With that, he raised his hand, a bolt of electricity shot towards my face.
If that hit, my hat and mask would be knocked off, and it might even ignite; my face would get burned, and disfigurement would be certain.
Tang Mingli suddenly sprang into action with incredible speed, pushing me aside, then darting forward with a punch aimed at the Ability User’s throat.
The man, not being a physical enhancement Ability User, immediately defended himself. The two exchanged blows, and Tang Mingli’s moves were exquisite, enabling him to match the Ability User evenly.
“Tyrant has a decent talent for martial arts,” Jiu Lingzi commented, “but it’s a pity that his techniques and mindset are flawed. Otherwise, he could eventually break through to Grandmaster or even Great Grandmaster.”
I was intrigued and wanted to ask what the issue was, but I hesitated. Jiu Lingzi seemed to know my thoughts and said, “His Internal Martial Arts is incomplete, and some of his external techniques are incorrect. Long-term practice will damage his body. You treated him before, didn’t you? He’s practiced martial arts since childhood and has hidden injuries. After your treatment, his condition improved, and he can perform some moves that were previously difficult for him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to hold his ground against this pinnacle-level Ability User.”
At that moment, both men struck simultaneously. The Ability User's punch crackled with electricity, while Tang Mingli also harnessed his inner strength. The collision produced a loud boom, causing both to stagger back a step.
However, Tang Mingli’s hand was burned black by the electricity, with large blisters forming.
In this round, Tang Mingli was at a disadvantage.
After all, the opponent was a level two Ability User, especially a Lightning-type, which is stronger than an equivalent-level Martial Artist.
At this moment, Master Tianming clapped, saying, “Good, good! Heroes emerge among the youth. Young man, being able to become a Dark Strength expert at such a young age, your future is limitless!”
Tang Mingli replied coolly, “You flatter me.”
Master Tianming then looked at me, saying, “The reputation of the Horror Female Streamer precedes you; I’ve heard much about you. It seems Tyrant has some skill.”
That was a clever statement, raising one while lowering the other. Was he trying to sow discord?
I replied, “You’re right, Master. I have always relied on Tyrant’s assistance; I actually have no real skill.”
Master Tianming narrowed his eyes slightly. Cultivators are generally proud, and if someone else had said such a thing, he would have been furious, but he didn’t expect me to admit my lack of ability.
A trace of disdain appeared in his eyes as he said, “Cultivation is a defiance against heaven. We cultivators must be fearless and forge ahead. A cultivator who admits to their own incompetence is a disgrace to our kind.”
He flicked his sleeve and coldly said, “A Qian, someone like this isn’t worth my effort; you deal with her.”
Tang Mingli immediately stood in front of me, his expression darkening. There were ambushes hidden around this private room, and dealing with A Qian would be very difficult for him; it seemed unlikely he could lead me to safety.
At this moment, Huang Shan Jun spoke up, “Damn it, a mere pinnacle-level two character actually has the audacity to say such things. Our Yuan girl has far more talent than you. Yuan girl, don’t be afraid. While you may not be his match right now, I’ll teach you a method to suppress him.”
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