Chapter 46: Let's Return to the Manor
“So that’s how it is."
Xu Yuan understood the general idea, but his thoughts were somewhat complicated.
In the information he knew, Su Jinxuan was simply a very beautiful courtesan with no cultivation abilities.
Yet in reality, Su Jinxuan was a courtesan with a special physique, still without cultivation abilities.
It didn't contradict the original storyline, but the original story never mentioned this either.
After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan glanced sideways at the unconscious Su Jinxuan beside him and asked softly, "Do you know what kind of physique grants the ability to control others' bodies?"
Zhou Chen replied in a low voice, "There are several types."
Xu Yuan considered his words carefully before elaborating slowly, "The kind that attaches tiny particles to the surface of one's soul to control their body, and once these particles penetrate the soul, it results in brainwashing."
Zhou Chen hesitated for two seconds, glanced at Su Jin Xuan and asked in a low voice, “Young Master, did she influence your emotions without you realizing it?”
"Yes."
"..."
As soon as the words left his lips, Zhou Chen exchanged a strange look with Si Ziyu, both their faces showing peculiar expressions.
Ying'er remained standing alone, eyes downcast and silent.
Si Ziyu nodded slightly at Zhou Chen, who turned and bowed with clasped hands. "Young Master, this woman... she likely possesses the Bewitching Soul Demon Physique."
"Bewitching Soul Demon Physique?"
Xu Yuan sat cross-legged on the red bed, repeating the words as his expression turning strange as well.
This physique reminded him of a certain technique, one of the only three red blood-ranked cultivation methods—the Grand Joyous Union Yin Yang Technique.
Don't laugh at the name.
When Xu Yuan played the game, he too had wanted to mock the clichéd name, but couldn't deny its effectiveness.
It was the technique used by the protagonist when he took the demonic path.
The soul secret technique that came with his Blood Origin Heart Extinction Technique was nothing compared to the man-eating abilities of the Grand Joyous Union Yin Yang Technique.
Since he had never practiced it, Xu Yuan didn't know the details of the Grand Joyous Union Yin Yang Technique.
But the fact that it could ignore cultivation realms' differences alone was enough to outclass his Origin Soul secret technique.
Unfortunately, this cultivation technique was in a valley near Burial Village, so he couldn't get it. Besides, the advanced stages recorded in the Blood Origin Heart Extinction Technique are strong enough that there is reason for him to switch cultivation techniques.
The game’s wiki stated that the Bewitching Soul Demon Physique was most suitable for the Grand Joyous Union Yin Yang Technique. At the time, Xu Yuan had thought it obvious, but only now did he truly understand its terrifying nature.
Combined with the eerie particles produced by the Bewitching Soul Demon Physique, one could secretly drain others' cultivation, forcefully control their bodies once exposed, and if the particles penetrated someone's soul, they would become a lifetime furnace. If one were so inclined, one could even forcibly develop emotional bonds—this physique could influence others' emotions, ensuring they would fall in love eventually.
A perfect match.
Gathering his thoughts, Xu Yuan formulated a plan in his mind.
Looking at Zhou Chen, he said, "Mister Zhou, report this matter to Xu Changge."
Xu Yuan didn't know what that Mister Qin wanted to do for the time being, and his strength was insufficient, so he wouldn't try to act tough and deal with it alone.
Why not call for backup when you can?
It was an old villain tradition.
Beat the small fry, then summon the big boss.
"Yes." Zhou Chen bowed with clasped hands.
Xu Yuan slowly stood up, glanced at Madam Yue on the ground.
"Taking Madam Yue back directly might alert our enemies. Mister Zhou, did she see you when you knocked her unconscious?"
Zhou Chen's eyes flickered as he shook his head. "No, she didn't."
Xu Yuan pondered briefly before ordering.
"Good. Throw her on the bed in my room on the top floor, and feed her a Mind-Bewitching Pill before leaving. You should know how to set the scene."
Mind-Bewitching Pill—a potent aphrodisiac pill.
"..."
Zhou Chen thought for a moment, realizing that the Young Master didn't want to alert Mister Qin, and his heart sank slightly.
Capturing Madam Yue might indeed yield some information through interrogation, but it would also put Mister Qin on guard.
The power of the Bewitching Soul Demon Physique was undeniable, yet the opponent was willing to use it as bait.
If not for the Third Young Master's Heaven-Bestowed Soul having some resistance against the Bewitching Soul Demon Physique, the Young Master might already be under its control.
Trying to control the Third Young Master of the Grand Chancellor's Manor...
This Mister Qin seemed far more complex than he appeared on the surface.
In this light, trading Madam Yue's potential information for alerting Mister Qin was clearly not worth it.
Xu Changtian was cleaning up after his rash action.
Zhou Chen sighed softly and bowed. "It was my mistake, Young Master.”
Xu Yuan glanced at him and waved dismissively.
"It's fine. Mister Zhou, you couldn't have known this woman possessed the Bewitching Soul Demon Physique. Your judgment was reasonable. Go now, remember to make it realistic—Madam Yue is a veteran in these matters."
Zhou Chen chuckled slyly at the instruction but quickly sobered up. He warned Xu Yuan, “Third Young Master, although the situation is now clear, it is best not to have prolonged physical contact with the Bewitching Soul Demon Physique.”
Xu Yuan glanced at Su Jinxuan's curvaceous figure and frowned. "Why?"
"The longer your physical contact, the more likely your mind will be controlled."
With that said, Zhou Chen gave a salute, picked up Madam Yue while Xu Yuan was still processing this information, and left.
Once again, the room fell into silence.
Si Ziyu observed Xu Yuan intently, his eyes thoughtful.
Ying'er maintained her downcast gaze, saying nothing.
The fact that Xu Yuan had faced danger under her watch seemed to have deeply affected her.
Xu Yuan came to his senses, sighed, and after a moment of silence, suddenly turned to Ying'er.
"Ying'er, wake her up."
"..." Ying'er.
After a brief silence, perhaps due to her failure to protect him, Ying'er didn't refuse Xu Yuan's command this time.
She slowly walked to the bedside, took out a small bottle from her waist pouch, and bent down to hold it under Su Jinxuan's nose.
Xu Yuan slightly turned his head, glancing at Ying'er's peachy buttocks as she bent down, the corner of his lips curling up.
Seeing this smile, the delicate-faced Si Ziyu realized what was about to happen and his eyelid twitched.
Then,
Pa—
A crisp sound.
The air became deathly silent.
Si Ziyu’s head throbbed a little.
This was indeed the Young Master.
Despite the lesson last time, he still dared to touch this woman's backside.
Ying'er maintained her position without moving, as if the person who had just been slapped wasn't her.
Xu Yuan glanced aside, silently withdrawing his now reddened and trembling hand behind his back.
Enduring the pain, he calmly turned his gaze toward Si Ziyu.
Their eyes met.
"..."
Si Ziyu suppressed the urge to laugh and looked away.
"..." Xu Yuan.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Su Jinxuan slowly awoke. Seeing the scene before her, she silently retreated to the corner of the bed, biting her lip without a word.
Seeing her awake, Ying'er withdrew the small bottle and quietly returned to her original position.
Xu Yuan glanced at her.
The redness and pain in his hand had subsided; Ying'er had merely given him a lesson.
With a light laugh, Xu Yuan turned to look at Su Jinxuan on the bed. With Ying'er and Si Ziyu standing behind him, he said, "Jinxuan, I've already found a physician for you. Come, return to the manor with me."
As he spoke, Xu Yuan’s eyes carried a hint of coldness as he slowly stretched his hand out towards her curled in the corner of the bed.