Chapter 106: A Bewitched Mind
“Someone tampered with him?”
Lin Tianlu’s eyebrows shot up. Upon closer inspection, he indeed detected traces of a Yin technique on Wang Qiu’s shoulder.
“This technique is…”
“For manipulation.”
Mao Ruoyu stood up and examined it. “Once activated, it will make him unconsciously walk towards a certain target. It’s a variation of a mind control technique.”
It sounded like he had been turned into a puppet?
Lin Tianlu pondered for a moment, then casually swept his hand over Wang Qiu’s shoulder, instantly erasing the technique.
“This technique was probably planted in Jianggai County… Hmm?”
But he quickly let out a soft exclamation and glanced at the back of Wang Qiu’s head.
Deep Yin energy clung to his bone marrow, using his Yang energy as a cover to conceal itself, spreading throughout his entire body.
Although the traces of the technique were perfectly hidden, his life force was being constantly drained.
—This guy was really having a rough time.
Not only was he cheated on, but he also had a malicious technique embedded in him, possibly shortening his lifespan.
Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but click his tongue.
Mao Ruoyu asked curiously, “Did you discover something, Sir?”
“He must have encountered a ghost a long time ago and been afflicted by a malicious technique.” Lin Tianlu casually slapped Wang Qiu’s back.
“Cough!”
Wang Qiu’s eyes shot open, and he coughed up a mouthful of black blood, instantly sobering up.
“H-how…” He tried to get up, but was shocked to find that his body was completely numb!
“Mr. Wang.”
Lin Tianlu smiled. “I’ve removed the filth that has been lingering in your body for years. You might feel weak and paralyzed for a while. Just call for a waiter to help you to a room and get some rest.”
Wang Qiu was about to cry out for help, but then his expression turned to surprise.
He gradually felt the oppressive feeling in his chest, which had been there since childhood, fading away. Although he couldn’t muster any strength, his mind was clearer and more refreshed than ever before. His breathing was strong, as if he had been given a new lease on life!
This… this… his chronic illness was actually healing?!
He was both shocked and overjoyed, feeling as if he had encountered a legendary master. He desperately wanted to express his gratitude, but all that came out was, “Ah-ah-ah-ah—”
“…”
Lin Tianlu’s eye twitched, and he chuckled helplessly. “Take your time, Mr. Wang. You’re still stiff, there’s no need to rush.”
Seeing him calm down a bit, Lin Tianlu continued to ask, “Did you come into contact with anything sinister or meet any strange people a few years ago, Sir?”
“I… twelve years ago… I met a scruffy old Taoist priest… He suddenly slapped me on the back on the street.” Wang Qiu swallowed hard, trying to recall as his voice gradually returned. “After that, I’ve been weak and sensitive to cold, with a poor appetite and constant fatigue. I even started looking more and more feminine.”
“Just from one slap?”
“He said I was destined to… have my Yin and Yang reversed, and that I should cultivate pure Yin energy to become his protector… He also said some other strange things that I can’t remember clearly.”
Wang Qiu clutched his chest and gasped for breath, gradually able to sit up.
Lin Tianlu’s expression turned even stranger, and he exchanged glances with Mao Ruoyu.
Yin techniques… there were so many variations?
Mao Ruoyu’s expression was also complicated.
Although she knew of some unorthodox dual cultivation techniques, this was the first time she had witnessed it firsthand.
“But this technique has been lifted now, Mr. Wang. Just live your life peacefully from now on.”
Lin Tianlu looked away and patted his shoulder. “If you ever encounter that scruffy old Taoist priest again, remember to stay away from him to avoid any further misfortune.”
“S-Sir? Are you leaving?” Wang Qiu tried to get up, but his legs were still trembling and weak.
“It’s getting late, we have to go.”
Seeing them turn to leave, Wang Qiu’s heart was filled with anxiety, and he desperately wanted to stop them.
“Sir, how can I… find you!”
“We’re from the same town. We’ll meet again if fate allows it.”
Lin Tianlu just smiled and waved at him, then quickly walked downstairs with Mao Ruoyu.
Wang Qiu stumbled and fell to his knees, supporting himself with his elbows as he gasped for breath. He could gradually feel his strength returning, his body becoming warmer.
And this warmth made his mind race even faster. He shouted with excitement and gratitude, “Sir, I will definitely repay your kindness!!”
…
As the night deepened, the area around the post station became silent.
In a room at the inn, a candle flickered.
Mao Ruoyu was sitting on the bed, her warm robe removed, her hair cascading down her shoulders. Her loose silk robe revealed her ample bosom, bathed in the soft glow of the candlelight, like a flawless work of art.
A nervous expression flickered on the beautiful woman’s face.
Because she was sharing a room with Lin Tianlu.
Although it was for safety reasons, being alone with him in a room still made her feel a little uneasy.
But…
As Lin Tianlu entered the room, she couldn’t help but blink her beautiful eyes.
“Sir, did you have a good chat with the innkeeper?”
“We talked quite a bit.”
Lin Tianlu placed a flask of wine, a gift from the enthusiastic innkeeper, on the table and chuckled softly. “There have been a lot of travelers passing through the post station these days. And most of them seem unusual, even wearing strange clothes.”
According to the innkeeper, two days ago, he even saw a seductive woman with exposed breasts walking past, holding an umbrella.
Although she was beautiful and had an ethereal aura, even a glance at her had given him a terrible headache. When he recovered, the woman had vanished without a trace.
Mao Ruoyu’s face was filled with worry. “From the description, it seems many ghosts have come to Jianggai County.”
“Indeed.” Lin Tianlu nodded slightly. “We might even encounter them on the streets tomorrow. But don’t worry, Madam Mao, I’ll protect you on this trip—”
“I’m not worried.”
“Eh?”
Mao Ruoyu stood up, took his right hand, and said softly, “I’m more worried about you, Sir. You’ve been busy all day and haven’t rested. Why don’t you lie down and sleep for a night?”
She led him to the bed and sat him down.
Her face flushed slightly, but she took off her embroidered shoes, revealing her delicate, jade-like feet. She sat on the inner side of the bed and gently pushed Lin Tianlu down, laying his head on her lap.
Lin Tianlu was a bit confused.
Only after feeling the soft and bouncy sensation behind his head did he realize that she was giving him a lap pillow?
“You must be tired today, Sir.” Mao Ruoyu smiled gently. “Let me help you fall asleep.”
“…”
Lin Tianlu was speechless.
Especially when he saw her ample bosom so close to his face, the perfect curve of her cleavage, the tightness of her bodice, and the faint fragrance lingering in the air…
He quickly coughed lightly. “Madam, won’t this tire you out?”
“It’s alright.”
Sensing his gaze, Mao Ruoyu’s heart skipped a beat, and her ears turned red. “I-if you’re really tired, we can just… sleep together in our clothes.
I’m just curious, did you and Miss Hua sleep in separate rooms when you were traveling?”
“It depends on the situation.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled helplessly. “If there were spare rooms, we naturally slept separately. But if not, I would let Miss Hua sleep while I read quietly by the side. Although that girl often insisted on staying up with me.”
“Miss Hua is truly admirable.”
Mao Ruoyu slightly bent her knees, adjusting her position as if she were embracing him, gently massaging his body to relieve his fatigue.
But this action made Lin Tianlu lean slightly, and from the side, he could see her beautiful face, her eyes filled with tenderness.
“…I-if you’re bored, Sir, you can play the flute softly.”
Mao Ruoyu tucked her hair behind her ear and handed him the jade flute she had prepared, her voice soft and gentle. “I really like the songs you play, Sir…”
“Since you like it, Madam, I won’t refuse.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled and brought the flute to his lips.
After a moment of contemplation, he began to play softly. The faint and ethereal melody was barely audible, but up close, it sounded even more gentle and delicate.
“…”
Mao Ruoyu had initially been nervous and shy due to their close proximity, but as the melody echoed in her ears, the ripples in her heart gradually calmed down. She felt an unprecedented sense of comfort, and her eyelids drooped sleepily.
…
After playing three songs, Lin Tianlu put down the flute.
Glancing sideways, he saw that Mao Ruoyu had fallen asleep, her head resting on his shoulder.
But seeing her pure and peaceful smile, she was clearly having a sweet dream.
“It seems I have some talent as a hypnotist?”
Lin Tianlu’s inappropriate thoughts dissipated slightly as he gently laid the beautiful woman down, chuckling to himself. “A few lullabies, and it works so well.”
Of course, it might also be because Madam Mao loved flute music.
Hum—
The jade pendant in his pocket trembled slightly and flew up into the air.
Lin Tianlu was a bit surprised, but then his expression turned to one of speechless amusement.
Because the jade pendant had once again burrowed into Madam Mao’s bosom.
“That girl, if she can ever speak again, I really need to give her a good scolding.”
…
Mao Ruoyu’s consciousness was a bit hazy, as if she were floating in the clouds.
As she gradually regained her senses, she was surprised to find herself on a familiar yet unfamiliar mountain peak, surrounded by dreamlike mist, flower petals dancing in the air, and a gentle breeze caressing her face.
“This is the…”
Mao Ruoyu adjusted her loose ruqun and looked back, seeing the white-haired figure that looked like a celestial being.
Although his back was turned, she knew his identity.
“Sir.”
Mao Ruoyu murmured softly.
He looked so ethereal and detached from the mortal world that even a distant glimpse made her feel inferior.
Just like before, she didn’t speak, but found a spot in the peach blossom forest, sat down, and looked at him with a gentle smile, listening quietly to the beautiful music he was playing.
But this time, she vaguely heard a strange noise behind her.
“—Grasp this instrument and look within your heart.”
Mao Ruoyu’s mind went blank for a moment, and she realized that she was holding a delicate jade flute in her hand. She turned around, but only caught a glimpse of a pure white figure vanishing into thin air.
The figure looked familiar, but she couldn’t remember clearly.
“Play music… ?”
She pondered for a moment, then brought the flute to her lips.
Even though they were quite far apart, ‘Lin Tianlu’ seemed to sense her flute music. He changed his tune, subtly harmonizing with her melody.
For a time, beautiful music echoed throughout the mountain. A gentle breeze blew, and flower petals swirled like dragons, surrounding Mao Ruoyu, who was lost in the music. The mist swirled around her, as if imbuing the beautiful woman with a touch of ethereal aura. The jade pendant nestled within her bosom shimmered with starlight.
Her flowing robes danced in the wind, her long hair like flowing water.
The scenery was picturesque, more beautiful than words could describe.
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