Chapter 638: Heroes and Beauties

"Inviting us to attend a music salon..."

Lei En's face broke into a smile, "She can't sit still?"

Three days ago that group of the Beauty and Goodness Church's superiors was driven back, and they surely reported to the Pope Yi Laisha at once. The background of the Extreme Warrior needs no investigation; who in the Empire doesn't know that these fierce barbarian warriors belong to the Earl of Glamorgan's superhuman legion?

After that, Mrs. Yi Laisha gave no indication; yesterday Viola still met with her to discuss the daily management of the Empire's Art Association, and she didn't bring up the matter.

As if the surveillance and house arrest had never occurred.

Lei En and Viola have discussed privately that Mrs. Yi Laisha could never be indifferent; her support for Viola would certainly threaten her papal throne.

It's just that she is still dealing with the Naiser Elders, so Mrs. Yi Laisha thinks she can watch for now; perhaps without her intervening, she will have to slink away from Nuosiruier.

But today, the supervisory group formally challenged Naiser, and they held the upper hand.

The Naiser Elders could hardly turn the tide.

So Mrs. Yi Laisha hurriedly sent out invitation letters.

"It should be."

Viola tilted her head slightly and said, "She is the Pope, bearing the responsibility of spreading the Lady's doctrine. Every month she holds a regular salon, each time focusing on a different art form—music, dance, painting, poetry, drama, literature—and she matches unmarried men and women of Nuosiruier's upper class, so it is very popular and has become Nuosiruier's top‑tier salon."

"Nobles, superiors, business magnates, young elites, legendary wizards, foreign strongmen—all appear at Mrs. Yi Laisha's salon."

"Many people scramble to obtain an invitation, even spending huge sums to buy one."

"Even the Consul and Elder Naiser occasionally attend."

Lei En, hearing this, couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Elder Naiser as well?"

"Yes," Viola replied, "Several of the Naiser Elders are unmarried and relatively young, such as Ms. Fa Helun and Sir Xie Fer; there are even more legendary wizards among the Naiser, and moreover..."

"And what?" Lei En saw her hesitate and pressed further.

"Mrs. Yi Laisha's salon does not forbid married participants. In fact, married guests are the majority, and their stated reasons are legitimate—they come to exchange art, but actually it's for hunting beauties or extramarital affairs. The Lady does not oppose such emotions that secular society disallows; she sees it as a kind of love, and it better demonstrates the courage of love..."

Viola's expression was somewhat odd as she spoke.

Lei En finally understood: the salon publicly discusses art, but privately it's a hunting‑beauty club, a free‑for‑all of men‑and‑women relations.

No wonder Mrs. Yi Laisha's salon is so popular.

He suddenly grew wary, "You aren't acting behind my back, are you?"

"He who stays near vermilion turns red; he who stays near ink turns black."

Viola is the Divine Chosen of the Longhaired Lady, and now serves as vice‑president of the Empire's Art Association, so she has certainly been invited by Mrs. Yi Laisha to her salon. With Viola's peerless beauty, the men at the salon surely pounce on her like sharks smelling blood.

Under such influence, if Viola were dragged down...

"What are you thinking!"

Viola glared at Lei En in annoyance, "I've attended Mrs. Yi Laisha's salon several times, but each time we only discuss art; I never stay overnight, and not a single man's hand has ever touched me."

The Soul Eye confirmed that the Half‑elf was telling the truth.

Lei En let out a sigh of relief and laughed, "Of course I believe you, but you're too beautiful; I'm afraid those powerful men might develop ulterior motives toward you."

"When I first made my public debut in Nuosiruier, I declared my relationship with you." Viola rose and sat on Lei En's lap, breathing lavender‑like breath into his ear, "The stronger you are, the more famous you become; those men fear you and have no nerve to touch your woman."

"Hehe..." Lei En wrapped his arms around the Half‑elf's slender waist, smiling smugly.

After a while of intimacy, he reminded, "I suspect Marquis Xin Nadalo's head is already turning green; you should stay farther from Mrs. Yi Laisha in the future, lest she corrupt you."

Female powerhouses in this world are very adept at playing games.

Duke Yin Xing and Storm Queen, the sister pair, are typical examples; Mrs. Yi Laisha, as the Saint Rank's Destruction Sorcerer, is far stronger than her husband Marquis Xin Nadalo, and since the couple lives apart for long periods, even if she crowns him with dozens of green hats, Marquis Xin Nadalo can do nothing about it.

"Green?" Viola didn't understand, but guessed the meaning.

She covered her mouth and giggled, sounding as pleasant as a silver bell, then explained, "My interpretation of the Lady's doctrine differs from Mrs. Yi Laisha's. She practices the way of love, seeking beauty within love; I, however, focus on spreading art so that more ordinary people can appreciate its beauty. As for love, having you, a single man, is enough for me."

Lei En listened, feeling a bit guilty.

Viola has only one man—him—but she possesses more than one woman.

He quickly changed the subject, "Today isn't the day Mrs. Yi Laisha is hosting the salon, is it?"

"Indeed it's not," Viola's beautiful eyes flicked Lei En, clearly reading his thoughts but not stating them outright, and she replied gently, "There were still about ten days left, and guests must be notified three days in advance, the theme chosen, food prepared, etc. It has never been this rushed before."

Lei En nodded, "So it seems she really is in a hurry, fearing that I'll free my hand to deal with her."

"Shall we attend the salon?" Viola asked.

"Of course we will go."

Lei En laughed, "The imperial capital's top‑tier salon is perfect for a country bumpkin like me to broaden my horizons, and to warn those men not to make moves on my woman."

"Alright, I'll get dressed then." Viola was also delighted, looking forward to appearing in public together with Lei En.

Watching the Half‑elf enter the bedroom, Lei En's smile gradually faded.

This time Mrs. Yi Laisha's salon is certainly not simple; at least it's not driven by her alone, and the Naiser Elders may be pulling strings behind the scenes. Tomorrow morning, Genius will report to the Supreme Council, and the Naiser Elders can no longer hold out.

Tonight will surely be a spectacular night.

A moment later, Viola stepped out of the bedroom, turned half a circle before Lei En to display her figure, and asked confidently, "How does my appearance look?"

Even though Lei En had intimately conversed with her countless times, he was still dazzled by her beauty.

Viola's dazzling golden hair, piled like a waterfall atop her head, revealed a long neck adorned with a sapphire necklace; the precious gems glittered in harmony with her blue eyes. Her features were perfectly delicate, ears slightly pointed, and a crystal earring hung at the root of her right ear, which among elves signifies she already has a partner.

Her looks were already beautiful enough; today she wore a light touch of makeup, blending mature femininity with a girl‑like innocence, her eyes and brows full of affection.

Looking further down, her elegant pale‑yellow gown exposed her shoulders, and her fair, plump skin seemed to emit a faint glow, flawless in every way.

Her tall, curvaceous figure fully displayed feminine allure.

Even the most discerning men could not find a single, even trivial, flaw on Viola.

She stood there like a beam of light, capable of dispelling darkness.

Radiant and dazzling, it was impossible to look away.

Lei En's breath paused for a beat, then he praised sincerely, "Even the Longhaired Lady herself, descending to earth, would feel shy enough to bow her head before you!"

"I wouldn't dare to compete in beauty with the Lady," Viola said modestly, though she felt very sweet inside.

Hahaha…

Lei En saw through her little scheme and laughed happily.

He opened his arm, Viola stepped forward and naturally linked with him, and the two went down the stairs together.

The servant had already prepared a luxury car at the door, and Xika Lius also stood by the car with a squad of Extreme Warriors. When they saw the two emerge and their gaze fell on Viola, Lei En seemed to hear a sound of inhalation.

Boss!

Xika Lius didn't dare look further and gave Lei En a thumbs‑up.

His face was hidden by his helmet, but the All-Seeing Eye saw a "men understand" expression, and the other Extreme Warriors also wore that kind of smile on their faces.

Viola couldn't see their expressions, but could guess some; she felt both proud and a little shy.

"Brothers, stay sharp and don't lose focus tonight," Lei En scolded irritably.

"Yes!" the Extreme Warriors replied loudly.

Lei En had Viola hold his hand and sit in the back seat of the car, raised his hand to activate the Ethereal Gate, opened a large crystal‑built teleportation portal on the manor's open ground, and then got into the car himself.

Depart.

The car, escorted by twelve Extreme Warriors, drove into the portal.

A few seconds later, the party traversed all of Nuosiruier, teleporting from the east side of the city to the west.

This place is near the only mountain range surrounding Nuosiruier, about fifty li from Fubei Deng Castle, called "West Mountain". It is actually a branch of the Turotu Mountains, the largest range on the northern plains of the Empire further west.

Because it is close to the imperial capital, West Mountain holds little danger.

At its foothill, on the broad gentle slopes with pleasant scenery, Nuosiruier's upper class—numerous aristocratic rich and powerful figures—have built luxurious manor villas, making West Mountain the Empire's most famous wealthy district.

Lady Ilesa's "Marlinge Manor" lies at the foot of West Mountain and is one of the most luxurious manors there.

Lei En did not teleport directly to Marlinge Manor; the portal's landing point was on a road several hundred meters away.

The car drove forward for half a minute and arrived at the manor's gate.

The Extreme Warrior's Kodo Beast, when running, produced heavy footfalls that shook the ground like a minor earthquake, startling the manor's extraordinary guards from afar.

"Sir, those are Extreme Warriors; the Earl of Glamorgan has arrived."

"Let them go in directly."

In the brief exchange, the car entered the massive manor, passed through a spacious courtyard flanked by towering trees and blooming flowers, and stopped before a resplendent villa of gold and jade. The tall main gate stood open, bright crystal light spilling from the doors and windows, accompanied by waves of melodious music.

The wonderful music, mixed with laughter and chatter, was interrupted by the influx of outside guests.

Pairs of eyes peered out from balconies and windows.

Lei En got out of the car first, gentlemanly opened the door on the opposite side for Viola. Dressed in splendid attire, Viola stepped out, gently linked arms with him and ascended the steps together.

Crystal light fell upon the two, and when people saw them clearly, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Heavens!

"Chairman Lei En and Lady Viola!"

"So they really are lovers; Viola never lied…"

While the guests whispered, a beautiful woman in an opulent long dress, whose fiery figure could not be concealed, stepped forward with a beaming smile and said, "Welcome Chairman Lei En and Lady Viola. The two are so well‑matched; a young hero and the most beautiful lady becoming lovers is truly enviable."

Viola introduced, "Lei En, this is Lady Ilesa."

(End of Chapter)