Ye Lingyuan nodded with satisfaction and praised, "Dongfeng Cuo? That's a nice-sounding name!"
He was very curious about what kind of medicinal herb possessed such a beautiful name.
Zi Linling was not one to be coy. She retrieved a medicinal herb from the Divine Maiden's Hall.
The herb was entirely purple, with only a few white specks of light on its leaves.
As a gentle breeze blew, a rich fragrance wafted from the herb.
Long'er and Xiao Hu stared at the little purple grass, their mouths watering.
If one looked closely, they would notice a flicker of intelligence missing from their eyes.
"It's called Dongfeng Cuo because it only grows in winter. Once infected by its fragrance, withered trees will bloom and a hundred flowers will flourish."
Zi Linling stroked the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger's head and continued, "Its fragrance is irresistible even to plants, causing them to expend their essence in the depths of winter just to bloom their most beautiful moment. How much more so for your beast race."
Ye Lingyuan frowned and asked, "Does it also affect humans?"
Though he asked as a question, his tone was affirmative.
As soon as Dongfeng Cuo was brought out, his mind had already faltered for a moment.
By the time he realized he was trapped in an illusion, he saw Zi Linling embracing him.
Although this daze lasted less than a breath, it was already quite potent. Su Dan Novel Network.
One must remember that Ye Lingyuan, at this moment, was the only person on the Tian Yuan Continent to have broken through to the Small God Realm.
This Dongfeng Cuo, merely a medicinal herb, could affect someone in the Small God Realm. This was no longer a matter that could be described with the word "potent."
Zi Linling smiled slyly and said, "Indeed. The greatest effect of Dongfeng Cuo on humans is the creation of illusions. These illusions disregard the disparity in cultivation levels; only the time taken to break free varies."
Ye Lingyuan raised an eyebrow and placed his palm on Zi Linling's waist, saying, "So, by not mentioning it intentionally before you took it out, Lin'er, you wanted to see this King make a fool of himself?"
Zi Linling's waist stiffened, and she forced a stiff smile, "Not at all! I just forgot to remind you!"
She would never admit that she had done it on purpose.
"Is that so?"
Ye Lingyuan's voice carried a hint of dangerous allure as his palm on Zi Linling's waist moved slightly.
"Of course!"
Zi Linling hastily dodged Ye Lingyuan's advances, maintaining a stubborn denial.
She looked triumphantly at Ye Lingyuan and continued, "However, I am very curious, what did His Highness the King of Hell see in the illusion?"
"Really curious?"
Ye Lingyuan's eyes sparkled, and a dangerous smile played on his lips.
Though a little apprehensive, Zi Linling still nodded.
Ye Lingyuan smiled gently and dotingly tapped Zi Linling's forehead, saying, "It's not impossible to tell you, but this King has a condition."
"What condition?"
Zi Linling asked instinctively.
But as soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it.
Her eagerness was like openly telling Ye Lingyuan that she had done it on purpose!
"The condition is... after we're done later, accompany this King to the Southern Mountain... Villa!"
He deliberately emphasized the last two words, imbuing them with a hint of ambiguity.
Of course, this ambiguity was for others to interpret. As for what they would guess, he couldn't control that, but it wouldn't escape his grasp.
After all, his Lin'er had played a small trick on him.
Zi Linling cursed inwardly, "As expected, he's both black-bellied and vengeful."
How could she not understand that this was Ye Lingyuan's retaliation?
The joy she felt from teasing Ye Lingyuan earlier vanished in an instant.
She gritted her teeth and said, "His Highness the King of Hell certainly doesn't take any losses!"
Ye Lingyuan smiled charmingly, "In matters like these, one certainly cannot afford to lose. But in other things... this King wouldn't mind losing a little."
As he spoke, his gaze roamed over Zi Linling's body.
Zi Linling was stunned and rolled her eyes at him speechlessly.
However, if one looked closely, a faint blush could be seen on her cheeks.
Although her current body was only twelve years old, her soul was already twenty-six.
So, even if she hadn't eaten pork, hadn't she seen pigs run?
In Ye Lingyuan's naked gaze, one could easily surmise what was hidden without needing a brain.
Yet, for some reason, facing Ye Lingyuan's aggressive gaze, she wasn't angry at all; instead, she felt a faint sense of anticipation.
Pah, pah, pah!
Zi Linling, Zi Linling, what nonsense are you thinking about all day!
Her shame and anger resulted in Zi Donglai and the other three suffering.
Zi Linling put away the Dongfeng Cuo, poured a pill from a porcelain bottle, and fixed her gaze on Zi Yun.
"This enhanced version of 'Heart in Chaos' will be your treat! But this single pill is worth quite a few spirit stones, so remember to settle the bill after you're done experiencing it!"
"No! Don't..."
Zi Yun, at this moment, had none of the arrogant demeanor he displayed when he was with Zi Donglai.
He retreated in terror, only to find the wall of fire behind him just a foot away. He had nowhere to retreat.
Zi Linling said sharply, "Don't? You say don't and that's it?"
As she spoke, with a thought, the flames automatically engulfed Zi Yun, even vividly immobilizing his limbs.
Zi Yun wanted to resist, but his spiritual energy was useless against the burning flames.
As for his divine sense, he had only just brushed against the threshold of the Saint King Realm; how could he possess soul skills?
Thus, like a lamb to the slaughter, he watched as Zi Linling pinched his chin and forced the enhanced 'Heart in Chaos' into his mouth.
The pill dissolved upon contact with his tongue, flowing down his throat and instantly spreading throughout his body.
Under the effect of the illusion, the sensation of ten thousand ants gnawing at his heart was amplified tenfold.
"Enjoy it thoroughly! This should be called reaping what you sow!"
Zi Linling said dismissively and then released her hand.
Ye Lingyuan frowned and walked to Zi Linling's side, casually cast a cleaning spell, and began to slowly wash Zi Linling's hands.
As for Zi Yun, the moment Zi Linling let go, he slid to the ground as if his bones had been removed.
"Aooohhh roooorrr!"
The pain of his heart being gnawed at made him writhe on the ground, letting out agonizing roars.
As for why Zi Linling chose him first, it was naturally because Zi Jitian had personally fed him the 'Heart in Chaos'.
While Zi Linling would not forgive Zi Jitian, since Zi Jitian had chosen to fight desperately for her, she had to collect some interest for him.
In short, her not forgiving Zi Jitian was one thing, but she would not allow others to bully him.
Zi Jitian, who was on the side and as cunning as an old fox, naturally understood that Zi Linling was standing up for him.
His hawk-like eyes slowly became blurred and moist.
He silently vowed in his heart, "Lin'er, all that has happened before, perhaps it was Grandpa's mistake. But for the rest of my life, Grandpa will fight with his life to protect you!"