Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

Chapter 269 Bewitching

Zhu Wuyao looked up at the two of them.

Seeing Shen Anzhi's slightly helpless look, and meeting Shen Xun's sincere gaze.

What's this?

You forgive me, but I just can't believe you've forgiven me?

I, who am inextricably linked to this, am being treated with such forbearance and compromise by you, the innocent one?

The victim wants to resolve the dispute, but I'm the one clinging to the past?

Am I the one who went too far?

"cough……"

Shen Anzhi coughed again for no apparent reason.

Shen Xun smiled with a hint of innocence.

At the same time, Zhu Wuyao suddenly came to her senses, and her gaze toward Shen Xun was filled with intense vigilance.

What kind of technique is this?

It can actually break down a person's defenses without them even realizing it!

As long as he doesn't lay a hand on me, and I won't hurt anyone on my own initiative, isn't it enough to just stay vigilant?

It is not a given that we should probe the other party's strength.

"Farewell!"

Zhu Wuyao sensed something sinister about Shen Xun, so he immediately raised his hand to bow to Shen Anzhi and turned to leave.

"Junior Sister Zhu, wait a minute!"

Shen Anzhi quickened his pace and caught up with Zhu Wuyao, saying:

"Actually, Shen Xun is a good person. There might be a possibility that you can turn hostility into friendship."

"I won't take the initiative to act, isn't that enough?"

Zhu Wuyao strode forward, feeling that the feng shui of this place might be off.

Discuss the deeds but not the heart.

Even if I remain vigilant and harbor some malicious thoughts, as long as I don't act on them, what business is it of yours what I think?

Zhu Wuyao asked:

"What kind of martial art was that just now?"

Shen Xun's voice came from behind, sounding somewhat helpless. He said:

"Sister Zhu, I really just want to talk to you."

Zhu Wuyao ignored him and continued to ask Shen Anzhi:

"What kind of cultivation method is it? Would you mind telling me?"

"Sister Zhu, it's 'bewitching'."

Ah, another name for it is "hypnosis"?

Zhu Wuyao suddenly stopped, without turning around to meet Shen Xun's gaze.

Generally, this kind of technique requires eye contact to trigger.

She made eye contact with Shen Xun twice.

The first time, hostility was aroused, so she instinctively retaliated when Shen Xun reached out.

The second time was just now, when her hostility crumbled and she began to waver, questioning whether she had gone too far.

Now it seems—what a load of crap?

Even if this kind of skill is used by someone who is friendly rather than hostile, isn't it still something to be wary of?

She looked at Shen Anzhi and found it really strange.

"You keep him by your side?"

Shen Anzhi, of course, understood what Zhu Wuyao meant. He raised his hand and pointed to his own pupils, indicating that his supernatural power also came from these eyes, so he would be fine.

If the two clash, Shen Xun himself will inevitably be the one to suffer.

Zhu Wuyao suddenly realized.

This person is nearsighted.

From a distance, you can't see Shen Xun's eyes at all.

One blind man can block everything.

"Furthermore, his 'bewitching' technique isn't as mystical as you think. It can't seize someone's mind or control them; it can only slightly affect their existing emotions, and they can quickly break free."

Compared to those who specialize in soul control techniques, Shen Xun's "bewitching" technique is indeed not dangerous.

Zhu Wuyao shook his head, indicating that he would not listen.

If this isn't dangerous, then what is?

Since he could say it directly, it means that this is not one of Shen Xun's most powerful techniques and cannot be considered a trump card.

It's just a magic technique for self-defense.

So it doesn't matter if it's revealed.

Especially since this "bewitching" technique has already been used on her.

While trying to influence others, they say they have no hostility, but their words and actions do not match.

Shen Xun's voice came from behind:

"To be frank, this is already my way of showing sincerity."

"Be honest my foot! It was clearly Shen Anzhi who coughed, and I immediately sensed something was wrong and became alert."

Zhu Wuyao suddenly felt something was off.

Regardless of whether she was sincere or not, she had promised not to be the first to strike.

But Shen Xun clearly felt that this was not enough.

It seemed as if he was intentionally trying to get closer to her, even wanting to sit down with her for drinks and a pleasant conversation, as if only in this way could he be satisfied.

She raised her hand, touched her chin, and seemed to be deep in thought.

Seeing this familiar gesture, Shen Anzhi asked:

"How has Junior Sister Ye been these past few years?"

Zhu Wuyao nodded and said:

"Fortunately, I almost died, and then I was nearly trapped in the demon realm and couldn't get out."

Then, she turned and walked towards Shen Xun.

He raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, saying:

"Let's go to Senior Brother Shen's house for tea."

She didn't trust Shen Xun, but she could trust Shen Anzhi. If she wanted to test his ultimate purpose, then Shen Anzhi's house would be the safest place.

If he were to face Shen Xun alone in private.

There might be unexpected risks.

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After many years.

Not only did Song Kezi, whom we met at the mountain gate, show no improvement, but Shen Anzhi also showed no improvement.

Zhu Wuyao recalled that Shen Anzhi had once said—

The opportunity that enabled him to enter the Nascent Soul stage lay with Shen Xun.

That's why he always kept Xiao Liuzi by his side.

Zhu Wuyao held his teacup and glanced at Shen Xun, unsure whether he knew about the matter.

But she did not bring this up.

Not close to each other.

Even if he had ulterior motives at the beginning, which is why he protected Shen Xun so much, Shen Anzhi is a good person, and after so many years, he must have genuine feelings for Shen Xun.

If Shen Xun had any conscience at all, he wouldn't have ignored this "sincere" feeling.

She didn't treat Shen Xun well.

There's no need to involve Shen Anzhi.

"Sister Zhu, not only did I resolve the dispute at the Southwest Immortal Gathering, I also visited other sects and encountered a critically injured rogue cultivator on the way..."

Shen Xun was still rambling on.

He's really good at talking about sex.

In summary, it all boils down to this: he did many good deeds and was a good person.

After hearing about the latest act of kindness, Zhu Wuyao nodded and suddenly asked:

"Is it for forming a bond through chess?"

Having cultivated the art of observing the heavens and reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he naturally comprehended its intricacies.

The two cultivated the same mental cultivation method. If they were to sit down and discuss the scriptures and doctrines, they should have many insights to exchange. However, Zhu Wuyao did not want to aid his enemy.

But upon hearing about "doing good deeds" and thinking about "making connections through playing cards," Zhu Wuyao genuinely wanted to share his experience.

Although she couldn't bring herself to like Shen Xun, the person who was wronged was innocent.

If the outcome of the game is righteous, it may save the lives of more innocent people.

Shen Xun lowered his head and smiled.

Then he shook his head and said:

"Sister Zhu, I have never used the technique of 'forming a bond by placing a piece'."

Zhu Wuyao paused in his action of drinking tea.

Then he tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

I thought I was the one with a broad mind, and I was even thinking of sharing my experiences, but it turns out that the person opposite me was on the moral high ground—

The connection between him and his grandfather stemmed from the act of playing the game.

Therefore, Shen Xun never used it.