Chapter 149: Just Have a Craving for This

The ties between the Jiang family and the Xing family, who stood behind the White Dragon, ran quite deep. This left Jiang Shi in a rather difficult position.

Jiang Mohe spoke again, "I am only here to look for someone. I will not make things difficult for you."

Jiang Shi surveyed him with a complex gaze.

The Jiang Mohe of the past had always acted willfully and independently, never taking anyone else into consideration. Why did he seem like a completely different person now?

Perhaps the years of drifting aimlessly had tempered his temperament somewhat.

"Do not stir up trouble, or neither Nangong Ao nor the White Dragon will be able to protect you!" Jiang Shi solemnly warned him before stepping aside to clear the path.

To be precise, he was clearing the path for the Nangong and Xing families.

"Thanks."

Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Mohe hurried directly toward the location indicated by Xianyu Yu's tracker.

Watching his receding back, Jiang Shi sent a voice message to his master: "He has returned."

"Do not move against him for now," the other party replied.

"He... seems a bit different from before."

"No matter how he changes, it cannot alter the fact that the blood of the Jiang family flows through his veins. Keep an eye on him first. He is our most advantageous weapon for turning the tables!"

"Understood," Jiang Shi responded respectfully.

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Due to the presence of three major factions, North City was divided into three distinct territories.

The place where Xianyu Yu had been taken was located at the intersection of all three sectors—the most bustling commercial hub in North City.

The White Dragon primarily controlled surface-level markets such as shopping malls, restaurants, and hotels, while the Vermilion Bird Gang mainly operated more covert establishments like bars, clubs, and nightspots.

The Jiang family held no territory of their own, handling only errand-running ventures, yet they maintained close ties with both factions.

Passing through Zhongtian Square in North City and heading west brought one to Never Sleeps Street, commonly known as bar and nightclub street.

Dressed in casual black attire with the hood of his sweatshirt pulled up and a black mask covering his face, Jiang Mohe walked along this exceptionally bustling midnight street without looking out of place in the slightest.

All sorts of people could be found here; he was not the most unusual among them.

Yet the aloof and chilling aura he exuded attracted quite a few gazes—especially from the women who came here to soothe their loneliness!

However, Jiang Mohe did not linger anywhere, his objective entirely clear. It was the "Queen" bar situated right in the center of the commercial strip!

This bar was independently operated by the Hu family, catering primarily to high-end female patrons, though a few female guests occasionally brought male companions, albeit rarely.

Before entering the bar, one was required to present a VIP card.

Naturally, Jiang Mohe had no intention of entering through the main entrance. He skirted around to the alley behind the bar, only to hear a few muffled grunts coming from the shadows, followed by a woman's curse.

"I am warning you, do not come crawling over here to pester me shamelessly ever again, or I'll break your dog legs!"

Sensing an unusual aura from the person, Jiang Mohe was just about to step back and avoid them when he heard a sharp shout: "What kind of rat sneaking around? What skill is there in hiding and eavesdropping!"

Immediately, the sound of high heels approached him.

There was only a single streetlamp at the entrance of the narrow alley, casting dim light that made it impossible to discern anyone's full features. One could only tell that the woman standing before him was dressed in an extremely alluring manner. In particular, her tight-fitting, red sequined strapless short dress made her voluptuous figure look even more fiery and provocative!

The woman curved her sexy red lips into a smile. "Well, what do you know? It's one of my own kind!"

Jiang Mohe stood in the shadows, his eyes the only visible part of his entire body. The woman asked him, "Well? Are you out hunting, or just picking up scraps?"

"Hunting" meant actively flirting, while "picking up scraps" referred to taking advantage of an easy opportunity.

Not understanding these underworld slang terms, Jiang Mohe remained silent.

He had no wish to provoke this woman, yet she had unexpectedly taken an interest in him. Perhaps because they were both outsiders to the ordinary world, the stronger they sensed each other's aura to be, the more deeply drawn they became.

The woman cast an uninhibited, appraising look at him. "Regardless of which one you are, would you like to follow me inside for some fun tonight?"

"Not interested," Jiang Mohe replied coldly.

He hoped this woman would vanish from his sight soon and stop getting in his way. Yet, counter to his wishes, the more he refused, the more fascinated the woman became.

Raising an eyebrow, she eyed Jiang Mohe. "Taken, are you?"

Jiang Mohe was beginning to grow impatient. If the location hadn't required discretion, he would have preferred to use physical force to end the trouble quickly.

"You really ought to keep your eyes open—not everyone who manages to get into this bar is some VIP master!"

The woman pulled out a small gold plaque from the front of her dress and dangled it before Jiang Mohe's eyes. "See this? This is a gold card reserved exclusively for the Queen tier. Are you sure you won't change your mind about who you belong to?"

Before Jiang Mohe could speak, a man struggling to pick himself up from the ground nearby muttered aggrievedly, "Hu Bing'er, since this guy is so clueless, why do you want him and refuse me?"

The woman called Hu Bing'er turned her head to cast a cold glance at the man. "Did a beating not teach you to remember your lesson?"

Sniffling and wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, the man glared bitterly at Jiang Mohe before walking away in a huff.

Hu Bing'er still showed no signs of giving up. "Hey, at least give me an answer!"

Lowering his deep and magnetic voice deliberately, Jiang Mohe said, "I don't drink."

"Deal!" Hu Bing'er nodded readily.

Just as she reached out to hook her arm through his, Jiang Mohe dodged aside.

"Tsk, are you really that pure? Can't even let me link arms?" Though her words carried a tone of disdain, the light in Hu Bing'er's eyes grew even brighter.

This was precisely her type!

Maintaining his cold tone, Jiang Mohe stated, "No close contact."

"Ha, did you come to a bar just to window-shop?" Hu Bing'er laughed, making no further attempt to touch him.

It didn't matter; once she got her hands on him, she could touch him however she pleased!

Casting a meaningful look his way, Hu Bing'er walked out of the alley, with Jiang Mohe following close behind.

Unfamiliar with this bar, trying to sneak in blindly would likely result in him being discovered very easily.

Moreover, since this woman shared the surname Hu, she was most likely a member of the Hu family. Perhaps accompanying her would grant him a better chance of gaining access to the inner sections of the bar.

From the outside, the main entrance of Queen bar looked no different from any other ordinary bar, guarded by a pair of security personnel.

Without needing to explicitly show her VIP card, Hu Bing'er was greeted with bows as the guards let her inside.

As Jiang Mohe followed behind, he was blocked by an outstretched arm.

Looking back, Hu Bing'er remarked casually, "He's with me."

The two security guards cast suspicious glances at Jiang Mohe before lowering their arms and stepping aside to let him pass.

Hu Bing'er rarely brought male guests into the bar, and on the rare occasions she did, they were familiar faces.

This man was clearly a stranger, yet Hu Bing'er had not only taken a liking to him but had also directly claimed him as "with me." It was truly a first.

Walking inside with complete composure, Jiang Mohe soon encountered another checkpoint.

Hu Bing'er stepped up to a facial recognition system. Once cleared, she crooked a finger at Jiang Mohe with a bewitching smile. "Now you'll have to walk right beside me, otherwise you'll be thrown out as a stowaway!"

Without a word, Jiang Mohe stepped forward and closed the distance. Hu Bing'er hooked her arm through his, pressing her body tightly against his as she murmured seductively into his ear, "Stick close, otherwise if you get inside and get devoured by someone else, I won't be able to help you."

Jiang Mohe frowned slightly, though he did not pull away. Time was pressing; he could not afford to worry about minor details!

Seeing that he offered no objection, Hu Bing'er linked her arm with his and led him further into the bar.

Unlike the dazzling lights, noise, and bustling energy of the outside world, the atmosphere here was remarkably comfortable and leisurely.