Charm
"Junior sister, junior sister?" Jian Qinyuan gently shook her shoulders, but Qiao Siyue remained motionless and did not respond at all.
Jiufang Mingyuan glanced at her calmly, and said in the same lazy tone, "She has been charmed. There is no point in shouting."
"Charm?"
Jian Qinyuan took a closer look and saw that Qiao Siyue seemed to have lost her soul, her eyes fixed on the fox demon on the platform, as if she didn't hear his voice.
Not only that, except for them, everyone in the lobby was the same as Qiao Siyue. They were all unknowingly charmed.
"How could this fox demon be so powerful?"
Worried that everyone might be hurt, Jian Qinyuan reached into his arms, ready to take out the talisman and use magic to wake everyone up.
Jiufang Mingyuan tutted impatiently and glanced up at him, "Are you sure you can break her charm?"
Everyone understood that even though this fox demon only seemed to have eight tails and was doing nothing on the surface, she could easily charm so many people at the same time with just a casual dance. She must be very powerful and not far from having nine tails.
If we disturb her rashly at this moment, it will not be easy to catch her again.
"It has to be solved even if it can't be solved." No matter what he said, Jian Qinyuan remained stubborn and reached into his arms to touch the talisman. "I have practiced for so many years, there is no reason for me to watch a monster harm people in front of me."
He moved so quickly that the talisman's yellow corner almost showed, but Ling Hua was quick to grab it and push it back.
"Don't forget what we're here for." Ling Hua's expression was serious, and he tried to soothe him with kind words. "You should know that charm magic doesn't harm anyone."
Indeed, the art of charm itself will not cause any substantial harm to people. What is truly terrifying about it is that it can make the person who is under the spell lose their mind, be controlled by the caster, and do whatever he or she says.
Ling Hua thought that since things had come to this point, it would be better to take advantage of the situation and follow the clues, maybe he could rescue the person who was captured by the fox demon.
Jian Qinyuan was no fool, so he immediately understood what he meant. However, he disagreed and asked in a low voice, "Are you saying that in order to achieve your goal, you have to use Junior Sister and everyone present as bait? Can you guarantee that they won't get hurt?"
"Don't tell me, in your eyes, the lives of mortals are not lives?"
"Of course not, but this is a rare opportunity and we can't let it go easily." Ling Hua was also stubborn and held him down without letting go.
The two were in a stalemate, neither willing to give in.
While they were arguing and no one was paying attention, Yi Wu rolled her eyes, casually lowered her arm, and a golden cicada the size of the tip of her little finger quietly slipped out of her sleeve.
The little golden cicada made its way through the dense crowd and the tables and chairs, climbing up along the edge of the platform. Finding the right opportunity, it clung to the swaying hem of the fox demon's skirt. Then, taking advantage of the fox demon's dancing body, it flew into her long hair, perfectly concealing itself.
From beginning to end, everyone in the hall focused their attention on the fox demon, and no one noticed it.
After hiding the little golden cicada, Yi Wu pretended to be tired and held her head with her hands, covering her ears. Under the cover of her palms, a light golden earring appeared on her earlobes, which was extremely hidden and could not be detected without careful observation.
The situation at the table was tense and no one noticed her little movements.
"Brother Jian, you know that's not what I meant." Ling Hua was still trying his best to persuade him, hoping that the other party would understand his painstaking efforts.
In his heart, the lives of ordinary people were also lives, and there was no distinction between high and low. But now was a rare opportunity, and he had to act swiftly.
Jian Qinyuan was about to speak when he heard Yi Wu suddenly clear her throat and turned to look over.
At this time, Yi Wu straightened up, stroked her ear with her fingertips with a meaningful look, and glanced towards the platform.
Jian Qinyuan took a closer look and recognized the thing on her ear, and he understood.
The Nine-tone Cicada, as long as the cicada cicada is released, not only can the mother cicada hear the voice of the cicada cicada, but also can sense where the cicada is. This is a treasure that Yiwu once obtained by chance.
Judging from Yiwu's appearance, she should have released Zichan. If she could grasp the situation on the fox demon's side, she should be able to take some precautions.
Seeing that he was hesitant to give in, Chang Ying glanced at Qiao Siyue and came up with a solution, "Don't worry, I will protect her."
"In that case," Jian Qinyuan released his hand and put the talisman back into his arms, his attitude softening, as if he had been persuaded. "Then I'll trouble you, Fairy."
It wasn't that he was unreasonable, or that he was worried that something might happen to Qiao Siyue and he wouldn't be able to explain it to his master, but he was afraid that things would get out of their control and so many lives would be sacrificed in vain.
Thanks to Chang Ying, the two sides finally reached an agreement, and Ling Hua and the other two secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The pipa finally died down, and the beautiful courtesan on the platform slowed down her movements, striking a stunning pose before stopping in the center. Her chest rose and fell slightly with each breath, a faint trace of the majestic energy within.
People finally saw what it meant to have skin as smooth as cream, as delicate as a baby's, and as stunning as a city or a nation. Even the well-informed Jian Qinyuan was momentarily stunned.
There was a useless man nearby. He didn't even bother to wipe the blood from his nose, letting it drip onto the ground. He looked like he was completely fascinated by the beauty.
Feiqin smiled charmingly, stood up and bowed lightly, her voice soft and tender, "Greetings, gentlemen. I, Feiqin, am honored to meet you."
When they heard her voice, the audience woke up as if from a dream, clapped their hands vigorously and burst into cheers.
"good!"
"Feiqin, what a nice name."
"As expected of the legendary courtesan who only appears once in a century, she dances beautifully."
"My little beauty, stop being a courtesan. Come home with me and I'll ensure you enjoy endless wealth and glory."
"Get out of here! You already have eight concubines at home. My beauty, stay with me. I will marry you and love you forever."
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The lustful men fought fiercely, eager to possess the beauty on the stage. They kissed her red lips, kneaded her slender waist, and listened to her sobs.
"Thank you for your kindness, gentlemen."
As soon as the person on the stage spoke, the men immediately fell silent.
Feiqin bowed again gracefully, her face looking sad and pitiful. "But it's a pity. I am not free, and I am destined to disappoint the kindness of all the gentlemen."
Without giving them a chance to say anything more, the maid came up with a tray. Feiqin picked up the wine glass and, smiling, saluted the audience from afar. "As a token of my apology, I offer a toast to you all. I hope you will do me the honor."
The fox eyes sparkled as they scanned everyone one by one, and everyone raised their glasses.
Hearing her words, Qiao Siyue also raised her glass and toasted Feiqin, even though her glass was empty.
Seeing this, Liu Yu was secretly shocked. "So many people are obeying her orders, and we..."
He wanted to ask them if they needed to pretend to be under a charm, otherwise if the fox demon noticed, he would have to be on guard.
"No need," Yi Wu crossed her arms and looked calmly at the platform, waiting to see how she would act. "Having my junior sister is enough."
Since Feiqin's skills are so high, he will definitely be able to see that they are definitely not ordinary people. Maybe the other party doesn't care at all whether they are under the spell or not.
Anyway, they would go find her sooner or later.
Almost everyone in the hall was looking at her, holding their wine glasses reverently. Feiqin's eyes became more and more proud. Her charm was indeed unmatched.
When she met a few clear gazes, she was slightly stunned, and then smiled again when she saw a cute little girl.
No matter whether you are a god or a demon, once you fall into Feiqin's hands, you can't escape.
It doesn't matter if you are not charmed. Your so-called justice will eventually bring you to my side and sacrifice you for me, the Ninth Tail.
"Everyone, please~"
Feiqin tilted her head back to drink, her slender neck making her look charming.
Afterwards, everyone in the audience raised their heads and rushed to drink the wine in their glasses, fearing that they would be even a second slower than her.
Qiao Siyue also raised the empty cup to her mouth, but Jian Qinyuan reached out and snatched it away.
Her eyes regained clarity, yet they were hazy with doubts. "Big Brother?"
Looking along the table, except for Qiao Siyue herself, no one else showed any sign of drinking. She became more and more puzzled, "Aren't you guys going to drink?"
Even Mr. Qin, who loved drinking the most, just sat there with his arms folded.
Yi Wu picked up the wine glass and turned her wrist. It was empty, not a drop of wine spilled out. "No more wine."
"oh……"
Qiao Siyue nodded in confusion, not realizing that there was anything wrong with drinking from an empty cup. She looked obediently towards the platform with a look of longing.
Seeing this, the others said nothing more and waited for the fox demon's next move.
Unexpectedly, after Feiqin toasted, he actually said goodbye and left on the grounds that it was getting late.
After finally meeting her, the guests were reluctant to let her go. They surrounded the platform so tightly that it was impossible to escape.
Fortunately, the platform was high enough and there were no stairs, otherwise someone would have climbed up.
During the shoving and pushing, someone fell to the ground and was stepped on, screaming in pain.
For a moment, the lobby was noisy and chaotic. The waiter hurried over to ask the shopkeeper to come down and stabilize the situation.
Before anyone was killed and Ling Hua and the others could take action, a middle-aged man with a big belly and gorgeous clothes came down from upstairs.
He had a smile on his face, a round face, big ears, and a pair of small eyes that shone with brilliance. Although he looked very ordinary, he was dressed in the utmost luxury.
He wore a pure gold crown, a red robe embroidered with gold, a gold-inlaid jade pendant, and even his shoes were carved with gold patterns. His whole body reflected a dazzling light. How could he be so rich?
"Everyone, please be patient."
The shopkeeper clapped his hands vigorously, trying to attract attention, and said, "Listen to me."
The guests were making a lot of noise and no one heard him at all until Feiqin noticed him and looked towards the corner of the stairs.
She saluted delicately, as if frightened by the scene, and looked at the other party for help, "Manager Yuan."
Only then did everyone realize that Yuan Xingquan, the owner of Yaoyue Tower, had come down.
Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the two seemed to know each other, so they turned to him for help.
Following the crowd's gaze, Yi Wu and the others looked over there.
Not noticing anything special, she turned around and noticed that Jian Qinyuan and Jiufang Mingyuan looked a little off. Sure enough, Jian Qinyuan spoke before Yiwu could ask.
"He is the eldest son of the richest man in Xicheng, the elder brother of Concubine Yuan, and the uncle of the Third Prince."
Jian Qinyuan's brows furrowed tighter and tighter, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart. "Tell me, does he know what a Feiqin is?"
He certainly hoped the answer was no, but he couldn't help but think about it.
No one present knew better than him what it meant once the royal family was involved.
Yi Wu was unable to answer him, so she turned her head to look at Jiufang Mingyuan, and her eyes met his.
Jiufang Mingyuan teased, his tone and expression amused, "What are you looking at?"
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