Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 312 - 181: Contempt from Mengniang_2

Chapter 312: Chapter 181: Contempt from Mengniang_2

"How is it? Do I disgust you that much?"

A trace of displeasure flashed in Mengniang’s eyes.

"No, no..." Jiang Shouzhong hurriedly waved his hands and chuckled dryly, "I just think you are right, Mengniang. It’s indeed better to keep some distance from me, considering a girl’s reputation is important."

Mengniang hummed softly and moved a step closer to Jiang Shouzhong.

Jiang Shouzhong instinctively took a step back.

Mengniang advanced another step.

The man unconsciously retreated another step.

Between them, a subtle battle of distance unfolded, with the awkwardness gradually thickening.

Back and forth, Jiang Shouzhong found himself backed against the wall, with no place to retreat, while Mengniang continued to close in step by step, stopping only when their distances were nearly touching. She then halted, her smile teasing.

The air around them seemed to solidify, leaving only their breaths audible to each other.

"Mengniang, let’s... calm down first..."

The naturally intoxicating fragrance emanating from the woman, like a tangible entity, stealthily infiltrated his breath, causing Jiang Shouzhong’s mind to sway slightly, forcing him to lean against the wall as sweat beaded on his forehead.

It wasn’t that Mengniang wasn’t enticing, but little Jiang indeed had no experience with handling snakes.

Plus, he always felt that those daring to play with demons must have incredibly strong psychological fortitude.

If the demon could maintain its human form the entire time it would be fine, but if it reverted to its original form during the act, wouldn’t that be literally life-threatening? He could hardly bear the thought, as it would absolutely make his scalp tingle.

Wasn’t Xu Xian the best example?

Scared to death.

"So, you’re that afraid I might take a liking to you?"

Mengniang’s delicate face showed slight anger, feeling quite defeated inside as she always prided herself on her unmatched charm.

Women are like that.

If you are attentive, they think you covet their beauty.

If you resist, they get angry that you ignore their charm.

Especially beautiful women.

Jiang Shouzhong awkwardly said, "As a normal man, sure, there are expectations, but I’m afraid of the sudden transformation. Mengniang, I am timid and my tastes are normal, please don’t scare me."

Transformation?

Mengniang’s expression turned peculiar.

Seeing the man’s nervous look, a hint of mockery flashed in Mengniang’s eyes.

"Transformation? Is it like this?"

Her pupils slowly shifted, golden vertical stripes extending out, adding a touch of eeriness while at the same time, her tongue flicked out, a bright red tongue tip slowly sliding out from her crimson lips.

The woman made a hissing sound, her deep voice laced with traces of seduction.

"Is this transformation not good-looking?"

While speaking, her elongated, fiery-red tongue gently flickered, licking across Jiang Shouzhong’s neck, causing him to break out in goosebumps all over, his muscles involuntarily tensing like a bow.

"Mengniang, don’t joke around!"

Jiang Shouzhong felt a bit scared and quickly yelled out.

Who could have imagined that the usually dignified Mengniang could be so bold when flirting?

The man’s reminder snapped Mengniang back to reality. Her eyes fell on the subtle wetness on his neck, and her face turned red instantly, realizing her prank might have gone too far.

Mengniang quickly drew back her frivolous demeanor and retreated a few steps.

To ease the awkwardness, she coughed lightly and said indifferently, "Don’t worry, I won’t release my true nature unless absolutely necessary, and besides, you’re not up to it, you really can’t help me."

"What do you mean?"

Relieved, Jiang Shouzhong frowned and asked.

Mengniang said expressionlessly, "I saw what you did with Miaomiao. Frankly, you might manage with an average woman, but with me... you really wouldn’t stand a chance."

Not stand a chance!?

Jiang Shouzhong instantly got angry.

Women hate it when men comment on their being fierce, and men hate it when women say they don’t stand a chance.

It’s a matter of a man’s dignity!

Jiang Shouzhong spoke seriously, "Mengniang, what you see might not be the truth. Miaomiao is delicate, so I didn’t dare exert all my strength. If we were to truly have a go with real guns and bullets, I could take on ten girls."

"Heh."

Mengniang tugged at the corner of her mouth and vanished inside the house.

"Mengniang! Mengniang, don’t go!"

Jiang Shouzhong called out a few times, but getting no response, he scratched his head and muttered discontentedly, "What’s wrong with me? Miaomiao even said I’m like a stubborn mule."

----

On the third floor, inside a room.

The steward of the passenger ship kneeled on the ground, continually wiping the sweat from his face with a handkerchief.

In the room, a thin man sat.

Dressed in the dark hues of night, the man’s face was covered by a meticulously carved wooden monkey mask, as he curiously examined a merchant’s head placed on the table.

The man was none other than Monkey from the Sky Shadow Organization.

"The ship hasn’t even reached the destination yet, and already people are dying, so unlucky."

Monkey touched the merchant’s head, turned to the steward and asked, "I say, Old Li, didn’t you mention that there wouldn’t be any issues with the guests on this ship? How come we now have a demon and the Liushan Division?"

With a helpless expression, the steward replied, "I never expected a demon to appear on this ship, nor did I expect that Mr. Chu and Mr. Jiang would be from the Liushan Division. But, don’t worry, Lord Monkey, we are almost at the planned location. By then, it won’t matter whether it’s demons or the Liushan Division, even gods would perish!"

While tossing the head in his hand casually, Monkey slowly said, "Ultimately, whether this sacrificial ceremony succeeds depends on your performance. If you succeed, we’ll give you everything you desire, including your boss’s wife and daughter. However, if you fail..."

At this, Monkey deliberately paused, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"Lord Monkey! I’ll definitely succeed!"

The steward clenched his fists, his voice full of determination, his eyes gleaming.

Monkey gave a cold smile, tossed the head up high again, and let it fall on the table. Rising, he said indifferently, "Just remember, if the master’s plans are delayed, you’ll bear the consequences."

"Yes, yes..."

The steward quickly nodded his head like pounding garlic, showing extreme submission.

Monkey paused, then said, "There’s a young girl on this ship called Leng Jing, the young lady of Tianqing Manor."

The steward’s face changed instantly, and he carefully said, "Lord Monkey, the master of Tianqing Manor, Leng Chaosong is among the top ten masters in the world. If he suddenly arrives, wouldn’t it..."

"You needn’t worry about that. Tianqing Manor is currently in turmoil, with the elder seizing power. Leng Chaosong is too preoccupied to care for himself, let alone his daughter," Monkey chuckled.

"It’s just bad luck for the young lady to board this ship. But if Leng Chaosong sends a master to fetch her, we needn’t bother—it won’t make a difference to us."

Upon hearing this, the steward was relieved.

Lord Monkey was well-informed, there would be no mistakes.

Monkey walked out of the room, stretched lazily, then conjured a flying sword, stepped onto it, and waved at the passenger ship, "Farewell, everyone. I won’t be seeing you out. Let’s meet in our next lives."

With that, he vanished into the night with the flying sword.

----

To investigate, Chu Qi from Qingzhou’s Liushan Division checked every room on the passenger ship but found nothing.

He then went to Mr. Yu’s room.

At this time, Mr. Yu, though still pale, felt much better. Seeing Chu Qi, he immediately began to lament,

"Chu, can you please not tie me up? As a frail scholar, where could I escape to, especially on water? Even if I wanted to flee, there’s no way out."

Not wanting to make things difficult for him, Chu Qi untied the scholar.

Dusting off the scholar’s clothes, he asked amiably, "Mr. Yu, think carefully again, is there any unusual person on this ship?"

Mr. Yu moved his stiff shoulders, resignedly said:

"I’ve said all I could, Chu. If it really doesn’t work, just wait until the ship docks and let the official authorities investigate. After all, the murderer can’t escape. Unless they can fly in the sky or swim in the sea. If that were the case, the culprit would have already fled."

Chu Qi pondered for a moment, then without asking further, he stood up and left.

As he shut the door, Mr. Yu exhaled a sigh of relief.

He looked up towards the ceiling.

In a dim corner, a woman dressed in white, hanging like a gecko, grinned at him.

Swallowing, Mr. Yu muttered, "A rat... might not be too bad."