Ye Ning looked intently at the floor.
But little did he know, there was a pair of eyes within the highest room, also staring intently at him.
"Is this the famous Ye Ning?"
A pleasant female voice rang out.
In the highest room, there was a woman draped in a pure white silk cloak, leaning to one side, her garment covering the small waves of her body.
She wore a simple and elegant light pink silk dress, and her small cherry lips, powdered cheeks, and beautiful eyes seemed to speak, carrying a captivating charm that made people unable to resist taking a second glance.
If one stared long enough, they could feel a sense of deep arrogance in the bones of this beauty.
This was the legendary enchantress, born with a captivating aura that even if she carried herself with utmost dignity and spoke with proper language, any man who saw her could not help but feel a fiery desire and wild thoughts.
"My lady, this gentleman is Ye Ning, and I have confirmed it."
A maid in a green dress standing next to her said.
In another place, this maid would definitely be a beauty, but unfortunately, standing next to the enchantress, she was immediately overshadowed.
The enchantress seemed to attract the light wherever she went, and her gaze alone was enough to make anyone's heart race.
"The emperor has given us the order to investigate him, and we must do it ourselves."
The beauty said with a hint of excitement, extending her snow-white arm like a lotus leaf and gently draping it over the window.
"Do you think Ye Ning is worth investigating personally by me?"
She asked softly.
The maid laughed when she heard the question and gently rubbed the enchantress's shoulder with her small arms, saying.
"Everyone says that Ye Ning is a true hero, so it's probably not just rumors."
"If Ye Ning was not a true hero, the emperor would not send the owner of the Spring Breeze House and the leader of the Secret intelligence agency to investigate him personally."
"However, on the other hand, I feel that this matter is not fair to Ye Young Master."
The maid added with a soft tone, but the news she revealed was chilling.
If someone outside were to hear it, they would surely be extremely frightened.
And yet, Xiao Qianqian is the owner of Spring Breeze House?
She's also the leader of the Secret intelligence agency!
The Secret intelligence agency has existed since the time of the Great Zhou Taizu, responsible for monitoring the world, especially the movements of cultivators.
The Secret intelligence agency has a large number of spies, like a net that covers the entire world.
There is no movement that cannot be infiltrated, no one who doesn't know, and no one who is not known.
The Secret intelligence agency is the eyes and ears of the Great Zhou Emperor.
However, thousands of years ago, it was destroyed by the immortal sects, and the massive archives were burned to ashes.
Countless spies were captured and executed.
In one night, the illustrious reputation of the Secret intelligence agency vanished into thin air.
And now, it has been rebuilt, with Xiao Qianqian as its leader, a female cultivator!
Who would have thought?
This whole plan was led by Xiao Qianqian alone.
In the eyes of her maid, there was a strong sense of admiration.
Her young lady was indeed formidable and absolutely not an ordinary woman.
In order to conceal her identity, she didn't hesitate to stay in the Spring Breeze House.
She had once said that the Spring Breeze House was a place where people came and went, and all kinds of people had contact with each other.
It was the best place for intelligence gathering.
Therefore, she felt at ease staying here.
This level of talent was absolutely not inferior to that of a man.
"Unfair? What does that mean?"
Xiao Qianqian asked.
"Who can stop the charm of the young lady? To use the young lady to test Ye Ning, for him, how could that be considered fair?"
Hearing this, Xiao Qianqian burst out laughing.
"You..."
She extended her young and smooth finger and poked the chubby, pink face of the maid.
However, she did not object.
Because she knew very well how terrifying her charm was.
With her beauty and innate charm, it was enough to conquer everything.
The most dangerous thing was that she was also a cultivator with many tricks up her sleeve.
Was there any man in this world who could resist her charm?
No, there wasn't.
"When does the young lady plan to begin the testing?"
The maid asked.
"Not in a hurry, meeting me is not easy after all."
Xiao Qianqian with a faint smile, and said.
"Go and invite him for me."
The maid nodded.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere outside had reached its climax.
Everyone was staring at the eight beauties, their eyes almost spitting fire.
"What are they planning to do?"
Ye Ning noticed the hostile looks exchanged by the people below.
Liu Sanyuan explained.
"To get the attention of the eight beauties, they have to show off their talents. As the saying goes, literature is the best way to gain fame. And when it comes to women, even more so. So they have to compete."
"Talents in what aspect?"
Ye Ning stroked his chin, and asked.
"Of course, in poetry! Poets praise, beauties love, a good poem can leave a lasting legacy."
Liu Sanyuan smiled.
"Poetry competitions for the eight beauties at Spring Breeze House have always been a spectacle in the imperial capital. Many people who are not interested in beauties also come here to show off their talents. If they can win the top position, they will gain the reputation of a talented and elegant scholar."
Ye Ning nodded.
He understood that this was just another way for beauties to enhance their own value by using talented scholars.
Even scholars take advantage of the influence of beauties to showcase themselves.
It's fair game, according to both parties' needs.
Just as the people were conversing, the top floor suddenly opened up, and a beautiful maid came out holding a thin invitation card.
She scanned her eyes around and spoke loudly.
"Who is Lord Ye Ning?"
With those words, everyone present was filled with fear.