Lin Feng, who had unexpectedly found himself in a precarious situation, akin to a small monkey being eyed by a hungry tiger, knew that any moment could see a swift attack from any direction. The poor monkey, despite its cleverness, was no match for the tiger. Its only escape was to find an opportunity to climb a tree… Lin Feng understood this as well, so he made his choice. As he passed a street corner, taking advantage of the dim light ahead, he suddenly employed the Gale Step, rushing headlong into the alley, darting forward haphazardly. He dove into any alley mouth he saw, turned at every corner, and after a frantic run, the unsettling feeling finally dissipated. However, he found himself in an alley lined with pink-lit signs, the ambiance suggestive of seedy barber shops.
“Hey handsome, want a haircut?”
“Hey handsome, would you like a relaxing massage? My hands are very skilled!”
“Little handsome, come in and sit down…”
Obscene invitations assaulted him, and some provocatively dressed women even approached him, their flirtatious advances unmistakable. Lin Feng thought to himself that he had stumbled into the wrong place. This street was notorious in Yushan City as the hub for underground entertainment, especially at night, turning into a den of vice with prostitutes. He had only heard from some local thugs about the services offered here, how the girls were skilled, beautiful, and affordable, making it a veritable paradise on earth. Tempted by such descriptions, Lin Feng had been tempted to visit several times before but never found anyone to approach him until tonight, when he accidentally wandered in, and nearly every shop seemed to beckon him inside…
If this had been in the past, perhaps he might have succumbed to temptation, but today, seeing these provocatively dressed women, especially the overwhelming scent of their perfume that made him nauseous, Lin Feng felt a wave of revulsion and quickly sidestepped. Turning back would mean a longer detour, and he feared being spotted again by that mysterious observer lurking somewhere, so he gritted his teeth and charged forward.
