Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 1028 for her
It's Diao Deyi!

Zhuge Shi, surrounded by enemies, was overjoyed to see that familiar figure.

Gao Meng, who had stormed in with Fang Yu, stepped forward, her icy gaze sweeping across the entire area with undeniable authority, and coldly declared:

"Stop it, everyone!"

Just as they were about to order the capture of Zhuge Shi, the first and second leaders were frozen in place the moment they saw Gao Meng's face. Their fierce and gloomy expressions were instantly replaced by boundless horror and fear!

Almost simultaneously, the two knelt down on one knee, heads bowed low, and pleaded guilty in trembling voices:
"Lord Gao Meng! Your subordinate was unaware of your arrival and offended you. I deserve to die!"

The entire chaotic hall fell into a deathly silence due to this sudden turn of events.

The only sounds were the crackling of things that had been lifted into the air falling back down, and Qian Wu's gasps of shock.

All eyes were focused on the woman who had suddenly appeared and made the two heads of the Pinxinfang grovel.

Gao Meng? That name sounds familiar? Someone from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?

The guests, who had been panicking and dodging due to the fighting and the activation of the formation, now subconsciously held their breath, their eyes scanning back and forth between the powerful stranger, Fang Yu, and Zhuge Shi with suspicion and uncertainty.

The hushed whispers, like mosquitoes buzzing and spreading in the corner, dared not be too loud, for fear of attracting the attention of the mysterious woman.

"Who is this woman? What a grand entrance! Look at her eyes, they're as cold as ice daggers..."

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Didn't you see that the head and second-in-command of the Concubine's Heart Pavilion both knelt down? They didn't dare to utter a single complete sentence! They must be some very important figures from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion!"

"No wonder that man and woman dared to fight in the Concubine's Brothel, and were so fearless. It turns out they had such an incredibly powerful backer behind them!"

"Did you guys see that guy's move when he broke down the door? My god, that array light barrier was like it was made of paper, it just exploded! That strength... tsk tsk."

"This is some serious entertainment today. Who would have thought that coming to have some fun with a prostitute would lead to this kind of scene?"

Qian Wu slumped down beside the overturned table, forgetting to struggle, and just stared blankly at Gao Meng, who was the focus of everyone's attention.

Although he had climbed up the social ladder by associating with Yuwen Wuji and felt that his status had risen accordingly, allowing him to show off his power in ordinary situations, Yuwen Wuji ranked low among the adopted sons of the Tianji Pavilion and had limited influence.

Just by looking at the terrified and disoriented appearance of the First and Second Leaders, one could tell that Gao Meng's status was far beyond that of Yuwen Wuji, and that he was definitely a member of the core circle of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion!

Not to mention a nobody like him who is dependent on his adopted son.

His mind was blank and buzzing, filled only with boundless lingering fear. Had he really been so reckless as to almost get involved in a dispute involving such high-ranking figures? It was like an old man eating poison, tired of living!
The leader knelt on the cold floor, his forehead dripping with cold sweat, and his clothes on the back were already soaked through.

He cautiously raised his head, glancing at Gao Meng, whose face was cold and unreadable, then at Fang Yu and Zhuge Shi standing calmly beside her. After hesitating for a moment, he braced himself and asked in a trembling and extremely fearful voice, "Lady Gao... Lady Gao Meng... these two distinguished guests... earlier in the ward, they had some misunderstanding with the servants, and... they got into a fight, injuring some people, and... and damaging some items..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gao Meng's icy gaze suddenly pierced him like two solid ice spikes. Although she didn't speak, the pressure and displeasure contained in her eyes were like a cold wave, instantly freezing all the words the leader was about to utter.

That look clearly asked, "Are you questioning my judgment? Or are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

The leader was so frightened that he felt a jolt, as if he had been struck by an invisible giant hammer. All the words he wanted to say to explain or shirk responsibility got stuck in his throat, choking him until his face turned pale.

He quickly lowered his head again, his forehead almost touching the ground, wishing he could bury his head in the ground and not dare to utter another sound, his heart filled with endless fear.

He knew very well that the Concubine's Heart Pavilion was just an insignificant node in the vast industrial network of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, while Gao Meng was the core confidant of the most trusted confidant, a true power holder under the ninth adopted son of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, Lord Jin Xiao!
His position was so high and his authority so great that deciding the life and death of a mere head of the Concubine's Den, or even ordering the annihilation of the entire Concubine's Den, was as simple as saying a word.

Faced with absolute power and authority, how could he dare to have even the slightest doubt or defense?
The thugs who had been surrounding Fang Yu and Zhuge Shi, swords drawn and menacing, were now caught in a dilemma, at a loss for what to do.

Holding their weapons, they dared not attack, nor retreat. They could only look pleadingly and inquiringly at the leaders, who knelt on the ground trembling like quails, waiting for clear instructions.

Gao Meng glanced around, taking in the complex reactions of fear, confusion, and awe among the crowd, before speaking calmly. Her voice was not loud, but it carried a peculiar penetrating power, clearly reaching every corner of the hall and into everyone's ears: "What are you all standing there for? These two are my guests."

Her tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of certainty.

"Guest...guest?"

The leader suddenly looked up, his face filled with astonishment and disbelief. He then exchanged a glance with the second leader, who was also shocked and sweating profusely. They both saw immense relief and a hint of lingering fear in each other's eyes.

Thank goodness! Thank goodness I didn't order a fatal attack! And thank goodness no irreparable damage was caused!
The two men hurriedly waved their hands at the thugs who were still stunned and at a loss, lowering their voices and shouting urgently and warningly, "What are you all standing around for? Didn't you hear what Lord Gao Meng said? These two are distinguished guests! Get out! Get back to your posts!"

The thugs felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and the heavy weight in their hearts finally lifted. They quickly put away their weapons and retreated swiftly and quietly like the receding tide, disappearing into the shadows, behind the pillars, and into various corners, afraid that if they were even a step too slow, their presence would displease Lord Gao Meng and bring them undeserved disaster.

The guests, singers, and servants, still shaken, relaxed slightly and began to whisper more boldly. They looked at Fang Yu and Zhuge Shi with complicated expressions, constantly guessing who these two were and what kind of background they had that could make such a big shot from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion protect them so much, even going so far as to lower himself to call them "guests".

"Prepare a quiet room, I have something to discuss."

Ignoring the surrounding chatter, Gao Meng gave the order directly, his tone as authoritative as ever. "Yes! Yes! Please follow me, sir! There are the best private rooms on the third floor, absolutely quiet!"

The leader quickly got up, not even bothering to brush the dust off his clothes, and bowed deeply, adopting the most humble posture to lead the way.

The second-in-command quickly followed suit, his face plastered with a cautious, almost fawning smile, echoing his sentiments repeatedly.

Soon, the group was led to an extremely luxurious, spacious, and soundproof private room on the third floor.

The room was filled with the fragrance of incense, covered with thick velvet carpets, and furnished with valuable items.

The manager with the mustache, who had been injured by Zhuge Shi earlier and was now pale and trembling with fear, was also dragged over by two subordinates. He knelt shakily in the corner of the room, his head bowed low, not daring to even breathe.

The first and second leaders bowed deeply to Gao Meng, who sat at the head of the table, wanting to continue to apologize. However, Gao Meng simply waved her hand casually, as if shooing away flies, signaling them to stand aside and wait. Her gaze then fell on Zhuge Shi, who was slightly tidying her somewhat messy hair.

She didn't know Zhuge Shi, but she saw that this woman was pretty, had extraordinary skills, and a unique temperament. More importantly, she was traveling with Fang Yu, and Fang Yu had just broken through the formation and forcefully entered for her sake, so their relationship was obviously very close.

Now that she is trying her best to win over Fang Yu, she naturally needs to show goodwill to the people around him, which will help solidify the "cooperative" relationship.

The leader is a shrewd man who has been in the underworld and business world for many years, and he is best at reading people's expressions and moods.

Seeing that Gao Meng's gaze fell on Zhuge Shi, and although her expression remained cold, she showed no anger, he immediately understood.

His eyes darted around, and he quickly ordered his trusted subordinates to fetch the healing pills from the store.

Soon, a delicate white jade bottle was brought in.

The leader held the bottle with both hands and respectfully presented it to Zhuge Shi, his face filled with sincere apology: "Miss, we were blind and offended you just now, causing you to be frightened. This bottle of 'Jade Dew Vitality Powder' is made from forty-nine kinds of rare medicinal herbs. It has miraculous effects on internal organ shock, meridian damage, and blood circulation. Please accept it as a token of our apology. We hope you will forgive us and not hold it against us uncouth people."

Zhuge Shi glanced at the smooth, white jade medicine bottle, then at the tense and expectant leader, and the equally anxious second leader standing behind him. Suddenly, he smiled, as if the ice and snow had just melted.

He readily accepted it, twirling it between his fingers: "You're too kind, Boss. I acted rashly just now, attacking before explaining my purpose. It was all a misunderstanding."

She was concerned about the intelligence on Bone Tiger. Since the other party had taken the initiative to be friendly and offered a way out, she was naturally happy to accept it. There was no need to really tear off the mask at this moment, since she might still need to rely on the channels of the Concubine's Heart Workshop later.

Seeing that Zhuge Shi had accepted the pills, Gao Meng's expression softened slightly. He then turned his gaze to the two leaders who stood with their hands at their sides and asked in a calm tone, "Tell me, what happened just now? How did the fight break out?"

The head of the gang quickly stepped forward, bowed, and answered, cleverly taking all the blame upon himself and his men, completely avoiding mentioning the core issue of Zhuge Shi pressing for information about the buyer: "Your Excellency, it is entirely our fault! We have failed in our management and training! We failed to ascertain the young lady's purpose and reason for coming in time. Seeing that she was having some disagreements with the manager of the workshop, we hastily assumed that she was there to cause trouble and hastily resorted to violence, disturbing the enjoyment of Your Excellency and your two distinguished guests. We deserve to die a thousand deaths! Please punish us severely!"

He adopted an extremely humble posture, hoping only to quell Gao Meng's anger.

Zhuge Shi understood immediately and replied in a relaxed and magnanimous tone, as if the fierce fight just now was just a harmless prank: "That's right, it was all a misunderstanding. I was just anxious and wanted to ask this manager about something. I may have been a bit hasty in asking questions, and there was some misunderstanding in the words, which is why I couldn't control my temper and started fighting. To be honest, I was also at fault."

As she spoke, she glanced casually at the supervisor kneeling in the corner, wiping away cold sweat with his sleeve and trembling like a leaf, which startled the supervisor and made him shudder again.

Gao Meng was incredibly astute. Her gaze swept over Zhuge Shi's seemingly innocent expression, the supervisor's terrified look, and the boss's evasive answer, and she had already guessed seven or eight parts of the real cause of the conflict.

She stopped dwelling on the process and looked directly at Zhuge Shi, getting straight to the point: "What do you want to know?"

When Gao Meng asked, Zhuge Shi stopped beating around the bush, put away his smile, and said seriously, "To be honest, I just want to know who the buyer is behind your store's recent transaction involving a 'special corpse'."

She deliberately emphasized the words "special corpse".

The expressions of the first and second leaders instantly turned ugly, especially the first leader, whose face showed an extremely troubled and struggling look.

He opened his mouth but stopped talking.

In their line of work, especially in dealing with these shady transactions, reputation is the foundation of their business and their most valuable asset.

Selling buyer information is a major taboo in the industry and a self-destructive act. Once it gets out, the reputation that Pinxinfang has built up over the years will collapse instantly. In the future, which customer would dare to bring those secret, precious, or even hot-button "goods" here to trade?
However, their hesitation and so-called "industry rules" seemed so pale and ridiculous in the face of Gao Meng's absolute authority.

The entire Pinxinfang is a property of Tianjige, and they are just lowly pawns managing it on behalf of others. Gao Meng, on the other hand, is someone who can directly reach the core power level of Tianjige and report directly to Jin Xiao, the ninth adopted son. The difference in their levels is immeasurable.

Whether or not the Concubine's Heart Pavilion exists is a matter of life and death for them, but for Gao Meng, it may really be just a matter of a word, and she can open another one in a different place at any time.

Moreover, Gao Meng herself possesses the formidable strength of the Sixth Soul Realm. Such an expert is not to be ignored, whether in the imperial court or any major power. They are someone who needs to be won over or treated with caution. Their status is extraordinary and far beyond what those of them who run gray industries can fathom or defy.

Gao Meng didn't even look at the leader's struggling and troubled expression, as if it were nothing to be concerned about.

She simply tapped the smooth mahogany tabletop lightly and rhythmically with her slender fingers, making soft "tap, tap" sounds. Her tone was flat, yet it carried a chilling coldness that seemed to freeze blood and an unquestionable command: "Give her what she wants."

(End of this chapter)