Old Master Qin was struck as if by lightning after hearing Qiu Lu and the servant’s description.
He felt as though he had suffered a tremendous blow.
“That was a dream! I was so furious in my dream! How could it be real?!”
Old Master Qin refused to believe that he could do such a thing!
That was Shu Ya Tou!
And besides…
“Shu Ya Tou has no secrets she needs to hide!”
Thunderstruck!
Zhan Tian Ye sighed inwardly, “Who did Grandfather see that day?”
This question stunned Old Master Qin.
“Who did I see? Who should I have seen, but I can’t recall? Was I knocked unconscious? But I can’t remember how I got back? Why was I in a daze and had a dream? I had a dream that made me incredibly angry, where I was so foolish as to separate you and Shu Ya Tou, and not let you marry Shu Ya Tou.” Old Master Qin frowned deeply.
Zhan Tian Ye’s expression grew solemn, “Grandfather, it wasn’t a dream.”
He reiterated.
“What?!” Old Master Qin’s face lost all color.
Although Zhan Tian Ye felt reluctant, he still spoke the truth, “Grandfather, you were afflicted by the *Migudeng* technique.”
“Migudeng technique?!” Old Master Qin was greatly alarmed.
Legend had it that many years ago, there was a person who practiced a dark art. This dark art was extremely effective against those with weak willpower, capable of making them lose their minds and be controlled by the practitioner. Some called this dark art the *Migudeng* technique.
However, that person had been killed many years ago.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, he heard of the *Migudeng* technique again!
And furthermore, it had been used on him!
At this moment, Old Master Qin was truly drenched in a cold sweat from fear!
At the same time, his heart trembled with apprehension.
Did that mean everything that happened in the dream was real! He had truly been so harsh towards Shu Ya Tou?!
…
In a secluded mansion.
The surroundings were eerily silent.
Very few people came to this area.
Because for the past six months, this area had been frequently haunted, so much so that no one dared to live there, and people had gradually moved away.
Only the brave dared to pass through here.
Few people were seen on a normal day.
“What’s going on? Why isn’t it working? Didn’t you say it was foolproof?” Jiang Luoxi’s voice was low, but the doubt and anger in it were undeniable.
She had once again lost face in front of people today!
This was all the fault of the person in front of her.
“It should indeed be foolproof, this shouldn't be happening,” the man spoke, his voice carrying a hint of age.
“Uncle Qiu, this is your specialty, how could such a mistake occur?” Jiang Luoxi’s tone calmed considerably, but it still carried a hint of reproach.
The man said solemnly, “Unless someone saw through the *Migudeng* technique, or Old Master Qin’s will was too strong, making him unmanageable.”
“Old Master Qin couldn’t possibly have a strong will; he is old and in poor health, making him easy to control. Looking at it this way, someone must have seen through the *Migudeng* technique. But that shouldn’t be the case, as there shouldn’t be many people who know the *Migudeng* technique now.” Jiang Luoxi frowned deeply, unable to figure out the reason.
The man also frowned deeply.
After a moment, Jiang Luoxi said again, “Can the *Migudeng* technique be used on Old Master Qin again?”
“No,” the man shook his head.
Jiang Luoxi’s expression turned somewhat grim. After a brief silence, she asked again, “How about using it on King Ye?”
She had initially thought her patience was sufficient.
She had even considered that if it didn’t work in a month, it might work in six months, a year, or two years.
However, after seeing Old Master Qin’s attitude and Zhan Tian Ye’s indifference, she suddenly felt that sometimes, means were necessary to achieve one’s goals.
She no longer had the patience.
The man showed a troubled expression and slowly shook his head, “King Ye is no ordinary person, and his willpower is strong. This *Migudeng* technique should not have much effect on him. If attempted rashly, it would be very dangerous.”
Jiang Luoxi immediately felt that Uncle Qiu was useless, “How do you know it’s useless if you don’t try?”
“Luoxi…”
“Uncle Qiu, I know what you are worried about. I have never feared anything on my path to get to where I am today. Even King Ye, no matter how strong his willpower, has moments of weakness,” Jiang Luoxi raised her hand to stop Uncle Qiu from continuing.
The decisions she made would never be changed by anyone’s persuasion.
Uncle Qiu’s expression became solemn, and he sighed deeply, “This is a desperate gamble.”
“So what if it’s a desperate gamble? As long as the goal is achieved, nothing else matters,” Jiang Luoxi’s eyes were deep, and her words carried a hidden meaning.
These words showed her resolute attitude.
And also, her uncompromising attitude until her goal was achieved.
Uncle Qiu was unable to refute her for a moment, and at the same time, new worries arose in his heart.
Using the *Migudeng* technique on King Ye?
…
The General’s Mansion.
A hurried knocking sound echoed.
When the gatekeeper of the General’s Mansion opened the door, he was stunned to see Old Master Qin and King Ye.
Before he could say anything, they had already entered.
As they walked inside, Old Master Qin’s eyes were red. He said to Zhan Tian Ye, who was following him, “I’m finished, I’m finished! Will Shu Ya Tou forgive me?”
“She will. If she hadn’t made Grandfather sleepless all night yesterday, Grandfather might have lost control of himself again today,” Zhan Tian Ye comforted him.
Old Master Qin snorted, feeling his temper flaring and his teeth aching, “It’s all your fault! That bell was given by Jiang Luoxi. It’s obvious that she’s involved with that *Migudeng* technique! She almost forced you two apart, and I even scolded Shu Ya Tou like that!”
Just then.
Suddenly, a towering figure blocked their path.
Upon seeing the person blocking their way, Old Master Qin almost shed tears, his face filled with shame and self-reproach, “General, you must listen to me, this matter…”
Yun Changfeng raised his hand and said angrily, “What about this matter? Did you come here saying that King Ye was not good enough for Shu’er, and that you would ensure King Ye treated Shu’er well and would never let him fail Shu’er? Has Old Master Qin gone back on his word! We had this conversation before, and we both made ourselves clear. I was watching King Ye’s attitude. Old Master Qin, my General’s Mansion does not welcome you now. Please leave immediately.”
Old Master Qin listened, his heart pounding. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he raised his hand as if to beat his chest, nodding repeatedly, “General, you are right! You are absolutely right!”
“What?” Yun Changfeng had already prepared a long speech to convince Old Master Qin.
To his surprise, Old Master Qin suddenly became so agreeable, catching him off guard.
Immediately, he calmed down.
He sneered, “Old Master Qin, I know you have many schemes. Let’s clarify whatever tricks you have up your sleeve today! Also, you said Shu’er has secrets she can’t reveal. You’ve been vague about that secret before, but now you should just tell us! We are all men, don’t hide it! Let’s talk it all out!”