GBP Chapter 567 Creating the Number One Courtesan
Chapter 567 Creating the Number One Courtesan
"Han Bofan, prepare to die!" Guo Zhixi rushed to the bedside in one stride, and the sharp sword pierced through the bedding without mercy.
"Wait a minute..." Lin Ping tried to stop him, but it was too late.
He knew Guo Zhixi's personality all along and guessed that this would be the outcome.
"Empty? Nobody's inside?" Guo Zhixi sheathed her sword, confirming that the bedding was empty.
Lin Ping then noticed the dilapidated state of the house; it was not only poorly decorated but also covered in dust.
He lit a tinderbox and, by its dim light, roughly surveyed his surroundings.
"The bed is covered in dust; it must have been uninhabited for some time. Han Bofan ran away a long time ago," Lin Ping concluded.
This is not hard to understand. Han Bofan is a murderer. Although he is not wanted by the Asian country, he still has this crime, so there is no reason for him not to move.
"They escaped? Does that mean all our leads have gone cold?" Guo Zhixi said in frustration.
With the limited information they had, they were simply unable to use it to pursue the enemy.
Once he leaves Huzhou, it will be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
"It's not a complete break. At the very least, with his financial resources, it's unlikely he'd be able to acquire land elsewhere. I suspect he's just temporarily hiding to avoid the limelight and won't completely abandon his family business."
It is extremely difficult for a person to change their household registration.
Moreover, these literary talents all have an indelible attachment to their hometown, so Lin Ping was certain that Han Bofan had not gone far.
“Even so, it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. If he’s deliberately hiding, we can’t possibly search every house,” Guo Zhixi said anxiously.
If this were in the Wu Kingdom, they would dare to conduct a search, but this is the Ya Kingdom. If they are not careful, they will alert the government and end up in jail before the mission is completed.
"I have a question in my mind: why would a scholar from Asia kill the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Wu?" Lin Ping asked curiously.
Guo Zhixi was only responsible for completing the task and never thought about these useless things, so naturally she couldn't answer Lin Ping's question.
She even looked at Lin Ping with an impatient expression: "Just say what you want to say, don't waste time here."
"Can you give me some face? I can't analyze this properly without your cooperation. Now I'll ask you questions and you answer them."
Lin Ping said in a very serious tone.
Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, Guo Zhixi also became serious and replied earnestly, "I didn't receive this information. Perhaps Han Bofan is a ruthless killer."
"If he had killed his way through, wouldn't the corpses have piled up like mountains? So I suspect this was a crime of passion!" Lin Ping said mysteriously.
"Love killing?"
"That's right. Han Bofan and the wealthy businessman's daughter were in love, but the businessman looked down on Han Bofan because of his poor family background, so he did everything he could to stop them."
Lin Ping analyzed step by step: "What if you like me, but you can't have me?"
"I'll kill you!" Guo Zhixi replied without hesitation.
"This example isn't quite right, don't take it seriously," Lin Ping explained repeatedly, suddenly realizing he'd dug himself a hole.
"That makes some sense, but what does that have to do with where Han Bofan is hiding?"
Guo Zhixi's patience was gradually worn down by Lin Ping, and she no longer cared about matters of love and romance.
All she cared about was where Han Bofan was and how to kill him.
"Have some patience, okay? We're about to make contact."
Lin Ping continued, "Why would that wealthy businessman's daughter like Han Bofan?"
"Because he was a scholar who passed the imperial examination, he has some talent," Guo Zhixi replied impatiently. Such a simple question was no challenge for her.
"That's right. So why would Han Bofan, a talented man, be interested in a wealthy merchant's daughter?"
"Because the rich girl was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting from a young age, she must also have some talent. The two can be considered kindred spirits."
"So, Han Bofan likes talented women, which can be connected with his frequent visits to Cuiyun Residence." Lin Ping finally managed to steer the topic back a little.
"Get to the point. I don't have the same patience as my senior sister," Guo Zhixi said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Lin Ping didn't dare to beat around the bush and said directly, "Since we can't find him, let's make him come to us on his own."
"Easier said than done?"
Guo Zhixi felt that Lin Ping had some mental issues. He had gone to great lengths to hide, so why would he just come out like that, especially not to commit suicide?
"Doesn't he like talented women? I'll make you the most famous courtesan in Huzhou, so that Han Bofan will come to me because of your reputation," Lin Ping said confidently.
"You? You turned me into the most famous courtesan in Huzhou?" Guo Zhixi pointed at Lin Ping and then at herself, her face full of disbelief.
"This way, we can find Han Bofan and buy as much time as possible, allowing the situation in Guangde to continue to escalate. Or perhaps you don't want to become the most beautiful courtesan? Or are you afraid you won't become the most beautiful courtesan?"
Guo Zhixi fell into deep thought. Lin Ping's idea sounded unrealistic, even a bit like a fantasy, but upon closer examination, it was quite beneficial and worth a try.
She was originally an assassin from the Lotus Palace, and she would stop at nothing to complete her mission. She wasn't afraid to be the most beautiful courtesan for a few days, since she was skilled in martial arts and wouldn't be taken advantage of.
"How can those glamorous beauties compare to me? If I wanted to become the most beautiful courtesan, it would be a piece of cake!"
Lin Ping did not refute this, but he had to admit that Guo Zhixi was more beautiful than Wu Lanteng of Cuiyunju.
"To become the most beautiful courtesan, you not only need to be beautiful, but also have many talents. Do you know anything about music, chess, calligraphy, or painting?" Lin Ping asked seriously.
To be honest, he had never really gotten to know the other person, and now he was actually quite curious.
"I learned some things when I was a child, but I neglected them after entering the Lotus Palace," Guo Zhixi said somewhat embarrassedly.
She was, after all, a woman, and even though she was the best in the world at martial arts, she still wanted to have some achievements in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
A woman who only knows how to fight and kill all day long will never win a man's heart.
"Would it kill you to learn fewer skills? If you're skilled in martial arts and have great talents, how can anyone else survive?" Lin Ping muttered to himself.
To make Guo Zhixi the top courtesan, she doesn't need any special talents; she just needs to do as he says.
But the other person was incredibly talented, which made Lin Ping a little envious.
Having said that, Guo Zhixi had already begun to practice her graceful dance moves under the bright moonlight.
Although she had neglected her training for many years, her dance steps were more steady and powerful, clearly a result of her martial arts practice.
Lin Ping watched with fascination and asked curiously, "Can my wife dance too?"
“However, it won’t!” Guo Zhixi replied mercilessly, giggling incessantly.
"What's so great about being able to dance? To become the most beautiful courtesan, you have to be able to play the piano and sing!" Lin Ping said sourly.
Fifteen minutes later, melodious piano music and gentle singing filled the courtyard.
"No, I can't take it anymore, I need to go find Fifth Sister." Lin Ping cried in grievance, wanting to borrow Han Bofan's bedside table, preferably with some paper.