If you were cold and aloof in your past life, why are you crying in this one?

Xi Lingxian looked at the "handsome man" in front of her.

A strong sense of resistance welled up from the heart before the body.

He didn't seem like a bad person, but she didn't like him.

"I don't need you, my father will find a way."

"The Gu worms originated in the southern border region, and even your father may not be able to deal with them. If the person behind them has ulterior motives, you could be in danger at any time."

Xi Lingxian shook her head: "Then I still don't want you."

Why?

Wang Jue gently brushed a stray strand of hair from her chest and repeated, "Why? I would never hurt you, no matter who else does."

Xi Lingxian could hear the resentment and grievance in his tone, but she still couldn't help but shrank her shoulders slightly.

"I...I don't know you."

"That's because you're controlled by Gu worms. I can help you remember. Want to try?"

Xi Lingxian suppressed her doubts and asked, "You?"

She was skeptical. "What can you possibly do?"

"The purpose of that person using the Gu on you was to sow discord between our two families. He wanted to use this as an opportunity to take advantage of you. If I'm not mistaken, that person will transfer the Gu master's worm to his own body in order to control your emotions and desires." He paused, "Unfortunately, I have the mother Gu in my possession."

Xi Lingxian frowned slightly. "What is a mother Gu?"

"wrong."

Suddenly remembering something, she jerked back, leaning back repeatedly until her back was pressed against the inside of the bed, her eyes filled with vigilance and wariness, and demanded, "Why do you have something like that too?"

"You're not the one crying 'stop thief' here, are you? The one who harmed me is actually yourself, aren't you?"

Wang Jue's breath hitched.

Even though he knew that her current state of mind was not her own, but rather a result of being manipulated by the Gu worms, he still...

He would rather she hit or scold him; beneath that intense emotion lay her unwavering trust that he would not hurt her or get angry with her.

It's better than now.

"I did not. The Gu techniques of the Southern Frontier are renowned throughout the world. The Langya Wang Clan is guilty of possessing such a treasure. To avoid being framed by thieves, we must take precautions and prepare all possible countermeasures."

Xi Lingxian pursed her lips, wondering if she had misunderstood him.

He seems quite formidable. The Xi clan of Gaoping is inferior to the Wang clan of Langya. It would be bad if he took his anger out on her father and brothers because of her mistake.

"Yes, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made such wild guesses about you..."

you?

How did they become so estranged?

Even at the very beginning of her previous life, when did she ever feel fear towards him?

Xi Lingxian found the man's gaze suddenly terrifying, and stammered, trying to steer clear of the subject, "You, what exactly is the use of the Mother Gu you were talking about earlier?"

"It's very simple. Whether it's the Forgetfulness Gu or the Devotion Gu, the Mother Gu is the king of all Gu worms, and its power surpasses that of all Gu masters. No matter what kind of Gu worm you have now, as long as you are with someone who has the Mother Gu, you will only be bound to him."

Xi Lingxian struggled to process and understand these ideas. "So, the mother Gu can disable the Gu master on the person who wants to harm me?"

"clever."

Hey.

"But who would be the right person to put the mother Gu on?" She stroked her chin thoughtfully.

Wang Jue narrowed his eyes, lowered his voice, and followed her words, "What good ideas do you have?"

Xi Lingxian is still the same Xi Lingxian, her mind so pure and clear that you can see right through her.

"Or, give it to my sworn brother. He would never harm me. Putting the mother Gu on him is more reliable than anyone else."

"I'll be fine for a while, and you can take your time to develop the antidote."

Sworn brother?

As soon as the words were spoken, all the surrounding sounds seemed to be instantly sucked away, and the air suddenly froze.

The man's previously nonchalant expression suddenly vanished, his long, narrow eyes lowered slightly, his thin lips pressed into a cold, sharp line, and his face turned cold and gloomy.

Xi Lingxian's heart skipped a beat.

"Did I...did I say something wrong?"

The man's jaw tightened. "Xi Lingxian, you have amnesia, but did you lose your brain as well?"

Why are you swearing?

"What do you mean? Are you calling me brainless?"

Wang Jue pinched her face, making her lips pout. He lowered his head, his nose touching hers.

He pronounces words slowly and heavily.

"Otherwise, why would you think I'm so magnanimous as to do someone else's bidding?"

Xi Lingxian froze instantly.

"...What do you mean? Does this mean the mother Gu is going to be placed on you?"

"Why not?"

Xi Lingxian choked.

Although he was better looking than his sworn brother...

"No, this won't do!"

"If I can't do it, then why can Xi Wen?"

Xi Lingxian stared at the unfamiliar face before her, a faint layer of bewilderment in her eyes, and a sudden, inexplicable surge of bittersweet emotion welled up in her heart.

She leaned back, her fingertips trembling. "Whenever I see you, my heart aches and clenches inexplicably, and my chest feels so tight I can hardly breathe."

"You must have treated me very badly before, otherwise why would I subconsciously reject you so much? In that case, forgetting you isn't so bad. Maybe it's God saving me."

Wang Jue froze almost imperceptibly for a long time.

"Aren't you afraid that the Gu worms will uncover more behind-the-scenes schemes and endanger your life?"

"I'm afraid, but I don't want to go against my heart."

Xi Lingxian clutched her chest, her breath coming in short gasps.

"Whether you brought up the Mother Gu to save me or have other plans, please forgive me for being unable to accept it."

Wang Jue seemed frozen. After a long while, he spoke, his voice a little hoarse.

"Do you remember that you've lived a second life?"

Xi Lingxian's expression froze, seemingly puzzled by what he was saying.

You've even forgotten this.

Although the Wang family possessed a considerable collection of books on Gu insects and Gu techniques, they never actually used Gu techniques against their political enemies or adversaries.

Ultimately, the Wang family disdains and looks down on such low-class methods.

Wang Jue was known for his decisive and ruthless nature, but this was the first time he had been helpless against someone.

If soft methods don't work, try hard ones...

"Many things are not as simple as you think. Listen to me, don't be in such a hurry to distance yourself from me."

Xi Lingxian couldn't tell whether these words were a threat.

"You, you are the eldest son of the Wang family, you can have any kind of woman you want; I, I'm just good-looking, but I'm actually lazy and love to eat, we're not a good match."

Such a proud person would go so far as to make fun of themselves to avoid being associated with him.

Wang Jue felt a suffocating sensation akin to being slowly sliced ​​to death.

"No." He remained as firm, even obsessive, as always.

Xi Lingxian was even more confused. "Why? You don't seem like a lecherous person at all!"

Aside from her beauty, she couldn't think of any advantages she had over others.

"It's not a matter of being lustful. Even if a woman more beautiful than you appeared, I would only want you."

His voice was low and husky, lingering in the ear, giving the illusion that he was speaking tenderly and affectionately.

Although Xi Lingxian is under the influence of the love potion, she is not yet under his control.

Hearing this, I felt a chill run down my spine.

"Excuses, all excuses!"

"Are you trying to use this as an excuse to win over my father?"

Damn love potion.

Everything has returned to its starting point.

Wang Jue's long eyes were icy as he gripped the back of her neck and pulled her to his side.

The moment she was touched, a strange itch suddenly burst forth from Xi Lingxian's limbs, rushing through her meridians and spreading rapidly throughout her body.

A tingling, numb sensation spread through my body, both numb and itchy; my chest suddenly felt tight and stuffy.

"Don't touch me!"

"Get away from me!"

She's starting to believe she's been bewitched by some kind of love potion, otherwise why would she feel so uncomfortable just from his touch?