The jade pendant felt slightly warm.

Zhao Qingxue tightened her slender white fingers, and she had a bad feeling in her heart.

She forced a smile and said, "Master, you are joking. I am just a blind useless person. How can I help you?"

Bai Qiuchen looked at her and said, "The flower thief has committed many crimes in Yuezhao City. As the leader of the alliance, I have the responsibility to protect the safety of women and take the lead in maintaining the order of the martial arts world. You will listen to my instructions in the next few days and lead him out. Don't worry, I will protect your safety."

Zhao Qingxue's face turned pale and her delicate body trembled slightly.

She is also a woman, and in order to protect other women, he wants her to take risks.

She tried to change his mind, "You are the leader, but you are also my husband." Not only did he not protect her, he also pushed her into danger.

"I can't see, and I don't know which direction to run if something happens. If something unexpected happens, how should I deal with it?"

Looking at her red eyes, Bai Qiuchen remained unmoved and just repeated that sentence.

"I will protect you."

Zhao Qingxue closed her eyes: "Why me?"

Bai Qiuchen stared at her overly outstanding face and sighed.

"Because no one else looks as good as you."

He thought that as long as she was willing to show her face, the flower thief would come out even if he knew it was a trap.

He knew too well how tempting a peerless beauty could be.

There is no shortage of robbery and plunder in the world. During his years of traveling around the country, he has seen all kinds of beautiful women. If they were fireflies, Zhao Qingxue was the bright moon. Her beauty was unmatched.

Zhao Qingxue lowered her head and murmured, "What if I don't want to?"

As if he didn't expect her to refuse, Bai Qiuchen frowned, feeling a little distressed. Thinking that things had already been arranged, he finally hardened his heart.

"Come here, help Madam wash up."

Biluo knelt on the ground and begged: "Alliance Master, please let the young lady go. It's pitiful enough that she can't see. I...I am willing to be the bait."

This maid is loyal, but unfortunately it's useless. Bai Qiuchen is indifferent and silent.

"Don't beg him, I'll go." Zhao Qingxue felt a chill in her heart: "If something happens to me, you'll just leave the house." The money she gave was enough for Biluo to live a peaceful life.

“Miss!” She hugged Zhao Qingxue and cried bitterly: “If the master and his wife were still alive, they would never let you suffer like this. How sad they would be if they knew.”

Zhao Qingxue's tears finally fell.

Now that her parents are gone, no one treats her like a treasure anymore.

Now she and Bai Qiuchen are not equal in terms of identity or status, and he does not treat her as an equal. Zhao Qingxue once again asks herself, can she really get protection by relying on her offspring?

Bai Qiuchen looked very upset. He didn't understand the fear of a blind man going to a strange place, nor did he understand the psychological pressure of an unarmed woman facing a flower thief. He just felt that she didn't trust him.

He said again: "Help Madam wash and dress."

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As night fell, the Alliance Leader's Mansion was bustling with noise. Dozens of men and women, from different sects and forces, gathered together to discuss the details of catching the flower thief.

Some are full of passion, some are filled with indignation.

Bai Qiuyue was also there, and it was she who suggested using Zhao Qingxue as bait.

Because she was unwilling to acknowledge Zhao Qingxue's identity, she did not disclose Zhao Qingxue's name, nor did she say that she was the leader's wife. She only said that she was a prostitute who loved the leader.

Bai Qiuchen didn't stop her out of consideration for her dignity, and she felt even more proud.

Someone asked her, "Miss Qiuyue, will the leader really agree to let a woman be bait?"

Bai Qiuyue smiled confidently: "Don't worry, Hero Wu, Brother Qiuchen is the leader of the alliance, and he will not tolerate any behavior that endangers the order of the martial arts world. It's just a brothel girl who loves him, he won't be reluctant to let her go."

Many people agreed with this statement.

"Yes, she is just a prostitute. The safety of the martial arts world is more important."

"My poor junior sister, I will definitely catch the flower thief to comfort your soul in heaven!"

"Everyone here has a fellow disciple who has been killed. It is difficult to relieve the hatred in your heart unless you kill the flower thief."

"If we can sacrifice a prostitute to save the lives of thousands of innocent women in the martial arts world, the leader will definitely agree to this because he has a sense of justice."

Some women felt uncomfortable after hearing this. They said they wanted to protect women, but they wanted to hurt another innocent woman. Although they didn't know this prostitute, they felt that they were in the same boat.

Han Danran from Baihua Villa couldn't help but ask, "With so many martial arts masters here, do we have to use this method?"

"I heard that the flower thief is very good at martial arts. If he is robbed by mistake..."

"You are too soft-hearted!" Sun Dachui of the Baishi Sect slammed the jackhammer down under his feet, creating a big hole in the ground. "The flower thief is elusive and never shows his true face. If we don't lure him to show up, how long will it take us to find him in this vast sea of ​​people?"

"Yes, Ms. Han, it's not that we can't find her, it's that we can't afford to waste time. If we waste a few more days, who knows how many innocent girls will be killed."

"She is just a lowly prostitute. Even though she is a prostitute, she just doesn't receive customers for the time being. How can she be compared with a decent prostitute?"

"Even if she was violated, so what? A brothel girl will have this day sooner or later. It is better to contribute her dirty and lowly body to benefit the martial arts world. We will look up to her."

The words were unbearable to hear. Han Danran wanted to say more but was stopped by her fellow senior sister.

"Don't be too busy."

There is a natural disparity in strength between men and women, and the martial arts world is still largely dominated by men.

Han Danran sat down sullenly, picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

Bai Qiuyue smiled and asked someone to fill her glass: "Don't worry, Miss Han, this young man also agreed to it. The leader is here, there won't be any accidents."

"Easier said than done."

Junior sister Qin Ge quickly pulled Han Danran, gently squeezed her hand, and said to Bai Qiuyue with a smile: "Senior sister is outspoken, Miss Qiuyue, don't take it personally."

"Of course not." Bai Qiuyue glanced at the other person's bulging chest and muttered to herself, this person doesn't look that good, but his figure is quite good, unlike her...

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Bai Qiuchen was playing chess with a white-haired man in purple in the pavilion. Two hours had passed and the two were still fighting hard. Another young man in a blue robe was dozing off beside them, leaning on his sword.

The sword tilted and almost fell to the ground, and the boy couldn't help it.

"Are you guys done yet? When will you catch them?"

"Tap." Bai Qiuchen placed the white chess piece on the chessboard. "I haven't seen you for three years, and you're still as irritable as before."

Lan Che was not convinced: "Watching chess without saying a word, watching chess without saying a word, you two have been sitting here for a long time, I broke the legs of my stool sitting here alone, when will you catch me?"

"No hurry, let someone spread the word of her beauty tonight. Within three days, given the temperament of the flower thief, he will definitely come."

Lan Che didn't ask who was the bait. He was surprised and asked, "Why not catch them now?"

Bai Qiuchen shook his head: "There are so many righteous people here, the flower thief is most likely not nearby. The bait has been set, and we just need to wait for him to fall into the trap."

The man in purple put down the black chess piece, and Bai Qiuchen had no choice but to put down the white chess piece.

"What an unexpected move! I am no match for you in chess."

Zi Yu wore a silver mask on the upper half of his face, and his light-colored thin lips were slightly curved. He looked dignified and elegant, and his temperament was best described as clear breeze and bright moon, but what he said was particularly irritating.

"If I can't beat you, I, the heir of Guigu, have no business being here." The disdainful tone made Bai Qiuchen so angry that his teeth itched, but he was helpless.

Those who come out of Guigu are famous for their versatility and indifference to fame and fortune. They have dabbled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, disguise, witchcraft and traps. They are especially good at Qinggong and can walk on snow without leaving any traces, which can be said to be the best in the world.

Lan Che couldn't help but laugh: "You keep fighting after repeated failures. You really never give up."

Everyone laughed and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Bai Qiuchen looked at the sky and said, "It's almost time. Let's go and split up according to the agreed method."

Zi Yu and Lan Che nodded, and Zi Yu's figure moved so fast that only an afterimage was left. Lan Che, not willing to be outdone, followed closely behind.

Bai Qiuchen stood there for a while, then walked towards the Snow Courtyard and said to the person guarding the door of the Snow Courtyard, "Go and ask the Madam to come out."

Zhao Qingxue was helped out by Biluo.

Her skin is as smooth as cream, her face is as white as jade, and her lips are as bright as roses.

She let her hair down, which she used to tie up, to dress like an unmarried woman. Her long black hair danced in the night breeze. She did not wear a light-colored dress, but a bright and attractive red one.

The neckline is slightly low, revealing a large area of ​​fair skin. The waist is tied into a belt with soft gold silk gauze, which is raised where it should be raised and gathered where it should be gathered, showing off the exquisite figure to the fullest.

There was mist in her eyes, like the sad and lingering drizzle in the south of the Yangtze River, and because she was so beautiful, she also revealed a bit of charm. Bai Qiuchen was shocked at the first sight and his heart beat faster.

He didn't think much about it. He was just excited, thinking that the flower thief was caught.

"Let's go." Bai Qiuchen walked a few steps and saw that no one was following him, so he looked back in confusion.

Zhao Qingxue didn't move, just raised her hand slightly.

Bai Qiuchen stood there and looked at her for a long time. Biluo didn't dare to breathe. Just when she thought the leader would force his lady to pass, he took action.

The warm touch on their fingertips made both of them tremble.

Zhao Qingxue's tender hands retracted and were caught by Bai Qiuchen again. Unlike her soft and delicate hands, Bai Qiuchen had a layer of calluses on his hands due to years of martial arts training. They were a little rough but still powerful. She smiled barely noticeably.

Bai Qiuchen asked her: "Are you happy?"

Zhao Qingxue nodded honestly. She looked up in his direction, the mist in her eyes dissipated and burst into bright starlight. She said, "I will try my best to complete the task."

Bai Qiuchen felt a little uncomfortable.

She had been resisting from the beginning, but because of his kindness to her, she softened her attitude and was willing to cooperate with him?

He reflected on whether he was too cold towards her.

Yes, she left her hometown, had no parents, no good friends, and lived in a corner all year round. The closest person around her was herself. It was normal for a woman to be weak and long for her husband's love.

Thinking of this, Bai Qiuchen felt slightly uncomfortable.

Three years ago, he had just become the leader of the martial arts world, and various forces in the world wanted to marry their daughters to him, but he had someone he loved and was tired of dealing with it.

Although he called her Madam, he never considered himself as her husband. He was more of a shelter, allowing her to stay there with a legitimate reason and avoid being hunted down by the Five Poison Sect.

It just so happened that he also needed a shield.

But she obviously didn't think so.

Bai Qiuchen thought that his attitude over the past three years had been very clear, but now it seemed that was not the case. He would explain it to her clearly after this matter was over.

He has a sweetheart, and even though she's missing, he has never given up looking for her.

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