Chapter 179 - It Was Getting More and More Fun!


    “Tsk tsk tsk…” The masked man reveled in the sight of her shapely calf. “Xiaolong is quite the lucky man, having beauties like you at his beck and call every day. Just a glimpse of your leg is so delightful; I can only imagine how much more pleasing it would be to see you without any clothes. I''m quite looking forward to that!”


    Rip…


    Amidst Chen Yaru''s screams and struggles, he made another cut, this time tearing the fabric up to her knee.


    “No, please…” Chen Yaru was truly terrified. At first, when the masked man demanded the drink form, she thought he was just greedy for money. But now, she realized he was aplete psychopath.


    “You say ‘no,'' but that must mean you''re actually eager for it. I''ll indulge you!” the masked man dered with gusto, snipping through the other pant leg and ripping it up to her knee as well.


    Chen Yaru scrambled backwards in a frenzy, but with her hands and feet bound, escape was impossible.


    “Why such an overreaction? I haven''t really done anything to you yet, have I?” The masked man''s voice grew more lecherous. “Your voice, though, is so alluring. I''m dying to hear how you''ll sound when I take you. What kind of noises will you make? Ah, just talking about it makes me impatient. But let''s cut to the chase. Next time, you can wear a strip of cloth for my entertainment.”


    With that, he reached for Chen Yaru''s waistband, clearly intent on removing her pants.


    “I''m telling you…” Chen Yaru screamed hysterically, her body jerking back so violently that her head struck the wall. Ignoring the pain, she continued to shout desperately, “It''s the Four-phenomena Divine Orchid! The drink contains Four-phenomena Divine Orchid. I swear it''s the truth!”


    “Heh…” The masked man paused, his tone mocking. “Why didn''t you just say so from the start? I''ve had more women than you''ve seen men. You''re no match for me.”


    He then made a phone call: “It''s an ingredient called the Four-phenomena Divine Orchid. Definitely no mistake there. Our Miss Yaru doesn''t seem too pleased!”


    “Impressive, you''ve managed to uncover the genuine form so quickly. But since Miss Yaru is quite displeased, why not do something to cheer her up?” The voice on the phone was carefully masked.


    Chen Yaru, although hearing a faint voice, sensed something familiar in the caller''s tone.


    “What are you implying? I have no interest in a woman who''s not willing. It''s pointless,” the masked man said, his impatience evident. “Is your n going to work or not? Don''t waste my time for nothing.”


    “Rest assured, there''s nothing I set out to do that I can''t aplish,” the other person responded. “If you''re looking to get at Zhang Xiaolong, now''s the perfect chance. Imagine how upset he''ll be if someone sleeps with his woman. And let''s not forget, she''s quite the beauty. Aren''t those reasonspelling enough?”


    “You''re suggesting I sleep with her? Surely you don''t have an ulterior motive?” the masked man wavered.


    “Ha! I''m merely pointing out an excellent opportunity to hit Zhang Xiaolong where it hurts. Miss an opportunity like this, and you might not get another,” the voice on the phone chuckled. “If you''re too scared, just wait there. I''lle and take care of Great Beauty Chen myself. It''s bound to be delightful. Care to join? I''m fully prepared to ensure Great Beauty Chen has an exhrating time.”


    “You''re still up for that?” the masked manughed dryly. “That might be worth considering.”


    The caller had anticipated this reaction, “I''ll be there shortly. If you''re impatient, feel free to start things off with Great Beauty Chen. I won''t mind, haha…”


    Once the call ended, a fervent gleam appeared in the masked man''s eyes.


    He hadn''t originally intended to go this far, but the idea had taken hold. Not only could he undermine Zhang Xiaolong, but the allure of such a stunning woman was too tempting to resist. Why pass up such an opportunity?


    “Stay away from me. I''ve already given you the form…” Chen Yaru realized the gravity of her situation. If things continued down this path, she felt as though she might as well be dead.


    “I''ve had a change of heart,” the masked man sneered as he advanced toward Chen Yaru. “I''ll release you after I''ve had my fun. Don''t worry, I''m very skilled. I guarantee you''ll enjoy this a hundred times more than with Zhang Xiaolong.” He reached for her belt with a lecherous chuckle.


    Bang!


    With all her might, Chen Yaru kicked him squarely in the groin.


    “Ah!” The man''s scream was as shrill as a pig being ughtered. His true voice betrayed him as he howled, “If I don''t follow through, I''m no man!”


    There''s truth to the saying that careless words can be reality. Had he known what was toe, he surely would have held his tongue.


    Fueled by fury, the masked man lunged at her again. Despite her best efforts to evade him, he managed to grab hold of her pant leg. The fabric, already torn to the knee, ripped further up her thigh with a vicious pull.


    “Haha, this is bing quite the thrill,” the masked man gloated, licking his lips. “Who knew that forcing myself on an unwilling girl could be so pleasurable!”


    Despair was closing in on Chen Yaru; tears streamed down her face as she continued to elude him.


    “Forget about him,” the masked man taunted, rubbing his hands together. “Soon, an old friend will join us. If Zhang Xiaolong has the guts to show up, he can witness our little scene. Won''t that be a thrill?”


    With those words, heunched himself at her once more, his sinisterughter echoing in the air.


    “Xiaolong, where are you?” Chen Yaru''s voice trembled as she curled into a ball, eyes shut tight, bracing for the worst.


    “I''m right here!” The response came in a voice warm and melodious, like a heavenly chorus.


    Chen Yaru felt no weight upon her, only the sound of that voice. For a moment, she wondered if she were dreaming.


    Lifting her head, she saw Zhang Xiaolong holding the masked man aloft with one hand. It seemed that just as the attacker had pounced, Xiaolong had arrived in the nick of time to catch him mid-air.


    With a casual flick of his wrist, the masked man was sent flying into the wall, ttening like a dumpling.


    “I''m so sorry for putting you through this; it''s all my fault.” Zhang Xiaolong''s heart ached as he saw the fear etched on the woman''s face. He quickly stepped forward and embraced her.


    Chen Yaru couldn''t hold back her tears any longer. “I was afraid I''d never see you again.”


    “Don''t worry. I''ll never let anyone hurt you again—not now, not ever,” Zhang Xiaolong soothed her.


    “Die!” The masked man crept up stealthily, seizing the scissors from the ground and lunging for Zhang Xiaolong''s throat.


    “Moron!” Without even ncing back, Zhang Xiaolong, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, reached out and precisely caught the attacker''s hands.


    With a slight twist, the scissors veered and plunged into a rather sensitive area of the assant''s lower body.