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Chapter 257 Turning the Hand to Create Clouds, Manipulating People's Hearts

Bai Yingluo instinctively wanted to escape and disappear from this man's sight.

But her body seemed to be frozen in place, unable to move, as if under a spell.

Her eyes were completely out of control, glued to the figure below.

She saw him continue talking to the guards around him, his steps were unhurried and his demeanor elegant, as if the smile that had just captivated her was just an insignificant little episode.

This irresponsible attitude of flirting and then running away made Bai Yingluo both angry and annoyed.

Yet, mixed within this anger was a hint of sweetness that felt unfamiliar to her.

"No! I can't go on like this!"

Bai Yingluo bit her tongue hard, and the intense pain brought a sliver of clarity back to her chaotic thoughts.

She forcibly activated the Nine Netherworld Secret Manual, attempting to use the technique to suppress the wildly growing emotions within her heart.

However, this time, the mental technique that had always been invincible seemed to have met its nemesis.

This feeling was not suppressed at all; on the contrary, it was like dry wood meeting a raging fire, and with a bang, it burned even more vigorously and intensely!
The more she tried to calm herself down, the clearer Chen Ye's image became in her mind.

His eyes, his smile, his calm tone of voice, and his composure when facing tens of thousands of disaster victims... scenes kept replaying in her mind.

She even began to uncontrollably imagine what it would be like to be by his side, to see him and hear his voice every day.
Once the thought arose, it was like a wildly growing vine, instantly entangling her entire soul.

Go see him!
Going right now!

immediately! immediately!
The voice roared wildly in her heart, urging and tempting her.

Reason told Bai Yingluo that this was wrong, after all, she was the high and mighty Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Sect, and Chen Ye was just the prey she had chosen.

How can a hunter develop feelings for her prey? That would make her a laughingstock throughout the entire demonic path!
But another voice retorted: What saintess, what prey? Before meeting him, that was just a boring identity. Now, she only wants to be the woman by his side, even if it's just a maid who silently watches over him!

Two conflicting thoughts battled fiercely in her mind, causing her delicate face to turn pale and then flushed, her eyes shifting unpredictably, and her whole being caught in an unprecedented struggle and contradiction.

On the street, Chen Ye's pace remained unhurried.

In his view, that small, shady corner on the second floor was now more dazzling than the midday sun.

The rose-gold light that represented admiration and affection had transformed from a tiny flame into a raging sea of ​​lava, threatening to engulf Bai Yingluo entirely.

In the center of this sea of ​​lava, the last vestige of icy blue, representing reason and restraint, is rapidly melting away, on the verge of complete collapse.

"It's almost done."

Chen Ye thought to himself, and then calmly activated the Throne of Desire talent once again.

He didn't create new desires; he merely added a handful of dry tinder called impulse to that boiling sea of ​​desires.

boom!
The second floor of the teahouse.

Bai Yingluo felt the last string of reason in her mind snap.

All struggles, hesitations, and concerns vanished in that moment.

Only one thought remained in her mind.

Go see him!
The next moment, Bai Yingluo's figure, like a wisp of smoke, drifted out of the second-floor window and landed silently on the long street.

The streets were empty and quiet under the cover of night, with only the footsteps of patrolling soldiers and the occasional barking of dogs in the distance.

The figures of Chen Ye and his group were clearly visible in the dim light of the lanterns.

Feng Xiao was still diligently reporting on the various matters related to the martial law in the city, his words filled with awe for Chen Ye.

Hou En and Qian Yi followed behind, whispering about which gentry's house they should visit tomorrow to beg for alms, hoping to raise more money for the imperial envoy to repair the city walls. Their faces were full of excitement.

Everything seemed so normal.

However, at that moment, a strange, faint fragrance appeared at the tip of my nose without warning.

Feng Xiao's words came to an abrupt halt.

Hou En and Qian Yi's discussion also stopped.

The three people, along with several guards around them, all looked ahead.

Ten steps ahead of them, another figure appeared out of nowhere.

She was a young girl dressed in a simple cloth dress, with a slender figure, a pretty face, and a pair of large, watery eyes that seemed to speak in the night.

Her gaze never left Chen Ye's face from the moment she appeared.

Feng Xiao couldn't understand her gaze. He only felt that this suddenly appearing girl was somewhat strange, as if she was surrounded by an indescribable aura, which made him instinctively wary. So he shouted sharply.

"Who dares to block the Imperial Envoy's path?!"

The elite soldiers of the Beijing Garrison behind him reacted immediately, drawing their long swords to protect Chen Ye behind them, the blades pointing directly at the girl in front of him, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

However, the girl was oblivious to the flashing swords and clashing blades around her.

It seemed as if Chen Ye was the only person left in her world.

Her eyes held a mixture of grievance, resentment, and shyness, but even more so, an intense and unyielding affection and love.

This scene nearly made Hou En and Qian Yi, two seasoned veterans of romance, stare in disbelief.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing deep shock and a hint of realization in each other's eyes.

“It’s her!” Qian Yi mouthed silently.

"That tofu seller in the south of the city!" Hou En mouthed back, his expression incredibly interesting.

The two of them had met Yuan Xiao'e, who was known as the "Tofu Beauty," more than once, and at that time, Yuan Xiao'e was already entangled with Chen Ye.

At that time, Hou En and Qian Yi suspected that this woman was having an affair with Brother Chen.

Now it seems that this was not just a simple affair, but clearly a deep and irresistible love!

Thinking of this, the two of them looked at Chen Ye with a gaze that had gone from awe to almost worship.

Brother Chen is indeed Brother Chen!

Not only is he successful in his official career, but he is also unfathomable in his love life!
Seeing that the girl didn't respond, Feng Xiao wanted to step forward and scold her, but Hou En grabbed him.

"Captain Feng, don't be impulsive," Hou En whispered in his ear.

"What? Don't be impulsive? This woman's background is unknown, and her behavior is suspicious. What if..." Feng Xiao looked nervous.

"Are you stupid?" Qian Yi nudged his waist from the other side, exasperated. "Didn't you realize? This isn't an assassin, it's clearly your sister-in-law visiting the set!"

"Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law's wife?" Feng Xiao was completely stunned. He looked at the affectionate young girl in front of him, then at his master's calm and expressionless face, and his mind couldn't process it for a moment. Wasn't the Imperial Envoy's wife at the Xie family in Yunzhou City? How come...?

Hou En looked at his dazed expression, shook his head helplessly, and gave him a wink, the meaning of which was very clear.

How can you be so oblivious? Can't you see that this girl has a close relationship with Brother Chen? Going up there now would just spoil the fun, wouldn't it? Get out of there!
Although Feng Xiao was still a little confused, he belatedly realized what was going on when he saw Hou En and Qian Yi's knowing expressions.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that although the girl was simply dressed, the intense love in her eyes was genuine.

However, his parents remained calm and composed in the face of this unexpected situation, without even a hint of surprise.

Could this really be the Imperial Envoy's romantic affair?
Feng Xiao was shocked and quickly sheathed his sword and retreated. At the same time, he waved his hand to signal the surrounding soldiers to also retreat, not daring to disturb this touching scene of long-awaited reunion.

For a moment, only Chen Ye and Bai Yingluo remained on the street, facing each other from afar.

Looking at the demoness who had finally revealed herself, Chen Ye chuckled inwardly, but put on a perfectly appropriate expression of surprise and confusion.

"Miss Yuan?" His voice was gentle, tinged with a hint of confusion. "What are you doing here?"

That address, "Miss Yuan," was like a key, instantly unlocking the floodgates of all of Bai Yingluo's emotions.

Her beautiful eyes welled up with tears, and she gave him a reproachful look, both amused and annoyed.

That scoundrel!

He was the one who seduced me with that look in his eyes, and now he's asking a question he already knows the answer to!

But all the grievances turned into endless joy and satisfaction after I finally met him.

Unable to contain her emotions any longer, she lifted her skirt and strode quickly to Chen Ye. Then, she raised her exquisitely beautiful face and murmured in an almost dreamlike voice, "I... of course I came to find you, Chen Lang."

Chen Ye simply smiled at this, "Looking for me?"

"Yes, I... I was worried about you." Bai Yingluo's voice was so soft and sweet that it seemed like you could squeeze water out of it.

“How could I not feel at ease having you come to such a dangerous place as Nanhe County all by yourself? Besides, my father’s illness has been cured, so I entrusted the tofu shop to the neighbors and inquired my way here.”

These words were spoken with sincerity and reason; anyone else would have been deeply moved.

But to Chen Ye now, Bai Yingluo is like a blank sheet of paper, with no secrets left.

It has to be said that the profession of Lord of Lust is truly domineering to the extreme.

Back in Yunzhou City, I had to be extremely careful and cautious when facing this demoness, fearing that I might fall into her trap if I wasn't careful.

But now, with just a thought, she can transform her from a witch who sees human life as worthless into a devoted girl who is completely devoted to him.

The feeling of being able to manipulate people's hearts at will, turning the world upside down with a flick of the wrist, is indeed fascinating.

"You..." Chen Ye sighed, "Don't do this again next time, understand? What if you run into bad guys on the road?"

Chen Ye's eyes were gentle, and his tone was full of concern.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yingluo's body went limp, and she almost lost her balance.

She felt like a marshmallow soaking in warm water, about to melt away.

The Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Sect, the art of seduction, the Dao Heart... all of these were thrown to the winds at this moment.

She only wanted to drown in the tender trap this man had woven for her, never to wake up again.

"Hmm..." She lowered her head, her voice barely audible, her cheeks as red as ripe apples, "I'll do whatever you say."

Her obedient and docile appearance made Hou En and Qian Yi, who were standing to the side, secretly click their tongues in amazement.

……

This magical scene was unfolding on the long street of Pingyang City.

Several miles away, atop a dilapidated clock tower.

A middle-aged man dressed in gray cloth, with an unremarkable appearance, was sitting cross-legged.

His eyes were closed, but a mirror made of faint water vapor floated in front of him.

The scene reflected in the mirror was clearly Chen Ye and Bai Yingluo flirting in the street, and even their voices could be heard clearly.

This person was a spy planted in Pingyang City by the Wrathful Soul Sect, named Zhao Qi.

His cultivation level was not high, and his direct combat strength was even inferior to that of an ordinary elite soldier of the Beijing Garrison.

However, he possesses a special ability called "Water Mirror Sky-Gazing," which allows him to silently monitor targets from miles away and transmit images and sounds back in real time.

It was precisely because of this unique skill that he was able to gain a place in the Wrathful Soul Sect and be assigned to carry out surveillance missions.

Originally, he was just routinely observing Chen Ye's movements.

But when Bai Yingluo appeared, Zhao Qi was completely dumbfounded.

As an intelligence agent for the Li Hun Sect, how could he not recognize Bai Yingluo's face?

Even though she was using the body of a mortal girl named Yuan Xiao'e at the moment, the alluring aura that originated from the depths of her soul and belonged exclusively to the Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Sect was absolutely genuine!

So when he confirmed that the suddenly appearing girl was Bai Yingluo, Zhao Qi's first reaction was that this young man was in trouble.

After all, this demoness from the Nine Nether Sect is notorious for her unpredictable temper and manipulative nature.

Her sudden appearance here must be to use some vicious seduction technique to manipulate Chen Ye at will!

But what happened next almost made Zhao Qi's eyes pop out of their sockets.

The legendary Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Sect, who was said to treat men as playthings, actually showed a gaze towards Chen Ye that was almost obsessive and full of love.
The key point is that she still calls him Chen Lang, and acts like a shy young girl in love in front of him.
But Chen Ye was not fooled by her; on the contrary, he seemed to be in complete control of the situation.
This...what exactly is going on?
This girl with a coquettish expression, who couldn't wait to throw herself into the other's arms, is really the Nine Nether Demoness Bai Yingluo, who once dominated the boundless sands and struck fear into the hearts of countless righteous cultivators?
Shouldn't she extract Chen Ye's soul and make it into an ornament for her lantern?
Shouldn't she have bewitched him, then stabbed him in the heart when he was most infatuated, and enjoyed the look of despair on his face before he died?

How come it's reversed now?

Zhao Qi was, after all, a professional intelligence officer. After the initial shock, he immediately sensed the enormous value hidden behind this matter.

He then dared not be negligent in the slightest. While maintaining the operation of the Water Mirror Technique, he also diverted a wisp of his mind to activate another secret technique.

He bit his fingertip and quickly drew a rune in front of him with his blood.

"Blood Shadow Remains, Imperial Decree!"

With a low shout, the blood-red rune instantly transformed into a beam of red light and disappeared into the water mirror in front of him.

In an instant, the image in the water mirror began to appear as if it were real, and was completely imprinted.

After doing all this, Zhao Qi breathed a long sigh of relief. He then took out a strange, jet-black bird from his pocket, tied the blood-red jade slip to the bird's leg, and whispered a few incantations.

Then the strange bird let out a silent cry, flapped its wings and took flight, instantly disappearing into the night and flying away at an unimaginable speed.

(End of this chapter)