"Bring him to my private chambers immediately. If anyone attempts to outbid me, I will paint this atrium with their internal organs."
Madam Rouge swallowed hard, nodding frantically. "I-Immediately, My Lord! The broker is yours!"
Down on the stage, Lin Ji'an stretched her arms, completely oblivious to the fact that she had just successfully seduced the Top Courtesan, paralyzed her own rescue team with thirst, and accidentally sold herself to the most sadistic, overpowered demon lord on the continent.
She turned to walk off the stage, plotting exactly how many explosive talismans it would take to blow a hole in the dungeon floor.
'Finally,' Ji'an thought, rubbing the back of her neck. 'The dancing is over. Now I can just go rescue the idiots and get back to normal.'
She had no idea the night hadn't even truly begun.
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