Qin Feng remained half-believing Wang Feng's words. What if, out of affection, she used her charm technique and he couldn't maintain his original intentions?
However, he reconsidered. The woman was afflicted with the Love-Sick Gu. If she went against her own will, she would suffer excruciating pain, akin to being gnawed by ten thousand ants. This thought put his mind at ease.
He said to Wang Feng, "Then use your charm technique."
The other party nodded, then stood up. Her power flowed through her entire body, and the air suddenly became sweet. Even Ye Shen, standing beside them, felt an unusual sense of closeness towards Wang Feng.
Wang Feng did nothing but blink a few times. Yet, with each blink, Qin Feng and Ye Shen felt a unique charm, as if the woman before them was the most exquisite beauty in the world. No woman in existence was more beautiful or captivating than her.
They were utterly captivated.
They felt that anything would be worth it if they could win the favor of the woman before them.
Seeing their eyes gradually grow hazy, Wang Feng spoke to them, "I want you to awaken now. Do not be deceived by superficial appearances; maintain your original intentions. Do not be troubled by the charm technique. You must see through the phenomenon to its essence, and not be infatuated with the beauty before you."
Then, Wang Feng snapped her fingers. Qin Feng and Ye Shen's eyes instantly regained clarity. They looked at each other, feeling as if they had just woken from a dream.
Moments before, they seemed to have been immersed in a dream, where Wang Feng became the sole focus of their world, and gaining her approval was their lifelong singular goal.
Now that they had awakened, they realized the danger they had just faced. Qin Feng felt fortunate. Thankfully, his Love-Sick Gu was incredibly effective. Otherwise, anyone falling prey to such a charm technique would be lost, unable to regain their senses.
Ye Shen, on the other hand, was astonished. She had been subjected to the charm technique and genuinely believed the woman before her was the most beautiful person in the world. This was completely contrary to her normal thoughts. She found the older woman increasingly repulsive; how could she have developed feelings of affection, even admiration, for her?
Therefore, she proactively asked, "Do people who fall under the charm technique, regardless of gender, fall in love with you!"
Wang Feng nodded and replied, "That's right. That's the terror of the charm technique. It can not only seduce men but also women, making anyone in this world fall in love with oneself and obey every word spoken. However, you no longer need to worry, because you have already fallen under my charm technique. Others using this special ability will no longer have any effect on you."
Having said this, she took a step closer to Qin Feng, her face filled with affection. She then glanced at Ye Shen beside her and said, "I have something I wish to say to him. Could you leave us for a moment, to give us some private time?"
Ye Shen naturally understood what the older woman intended. Having been afflicted with the Love-Sick Gu, she had fallen in love with Qin Feng. To have her sent away was undoubtedly an attempt to express her feelings.
Thinking of this, she shook her head and said, "I'm not leaving! Why should I leave? We are teammates, and you are nothing. You should be the one leaving. The task I assigned to you is complete, and there's no reason for you to remain here any longer. You should return to the Qing Xuan Sect and be the head of your flower garden. From now on, we shall mind our own business."
Upon hearing this, Wang Feng became furious. Although her strength had only just recovered a little, she was more than capable of killing Ye Shen. The gap in their strength was too immense. Furthermore, this woman was ruining her plans, denying her private time with Qin Feng. She deserved to die.
With this thought, she was about to make a move.
However, Qin Feng stepped forward and said to her, "You cannot harm those around me."
Hearing this, Wang Feng resentfully lowered her raised hand and nodded respectfully, "I understand. From now on, I will treat those connected to you well and will never harm them."
Qin Feng nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this. He then turned to Ye Shen and said, "We have some matters to discuss. Please excuse us."
Ye Shen was greatly shocked. She looked at Wang Feng, a hint of jealousy in her voice, "You really want to be alone with him? Are you crazy? Have you forgotten our true purpose in capturing her? It's true that none of you men are any good. You jump at any opportunity, without regard for the age difference. You're truly indiscriminate in your desires."
After saying this, Wang Feng retorted, "Although I am much older than him, age is not a barrier among cultivators. If I wished, I could instantly transform into a 20-year-old. Changing my appearance is not difficult for me; I simply choose not to. Believe it or not, when I wake up tomorrow, I will be younger than you. In my eyes, you are the old woman."
Ye Shen, unwilling to be outdone, shot back, "Even if you can change your appearance, you can't change the fact that you're an old woman. No matter how young you look, that's something you can never alter."
Wang Feng chuckled, "That's right, my age cannot be physically changed, but this is not a disadvantage; in fact, I see it as an advantage. Precisely because I am older, I have much more experience and understanding of men that you, a mere young girl, can't compare to. Coupled with my youthful appearance, I believe he will prefer me over you."
Ye Shen, not to be outdone, said, "The two of us have been teammates since the Savage World, experiencing many life-or-death trials. This bond is something you can't compare to. You've only just met, and moments ago you were enemies. Don't forget your identity. We are merely using you. Be sensible and leave quickly. Staying here will only make us look down on you even more."
Hearing this, Wang Feng laughed heartily, "So, you agree to compete with me for this man? Even if you've gone through countless life-or-death situations, even if you've known him longer than I have, you still haven't become a couple, have you? It's clear he doesn't like you, and even now he doesn't like me, but I believe my sincerity will win his affection. I am willing to give my life for him. Can you do that? Also... are you competing for favor with me now? Then, according to your logic, based on age, you should be the junior."
Ye Shen was so angered she was speechless. Thinking that she had lost her composure and actually argued with the other party, admitting her feelings for Qin Feng and openly vying for his affection, her face instantly turned red.
She stomped her foot and left with resentment.