Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Testing the Drug

For the past few days, Jiang Chen had been continuously practicing the Shadowless Sword.

With his current Swordsmanship, he had already mastered the first form to perfection.

"SWISH!"

A single slash.

Sword Aura pulsed.

"PFFT!"

A small hole appeared in the cobblestone before him, pierced clean through.

The power of Jiang Chen’s sword had already reached a terrifying level.

’I’m so close to comprehending Sword Intent Startled Swan.’

’All I need is to grasp Sword Intent.’

The Second Form of the Shadowless Sword Technique required the comprehension of Sword Intent.

Sword Intent was not so easily grasped.

Though Jiang Chen had understood it in his past life, in this one, he had to start over. He needed this new body to comprehend it on its own.

He already had the experience; he was just missing that final spark of breakthrough.

But he wasn’t in a hurry. Comprehending the Second Form was only a matter of time.

「Alchemy Master Guild.」

Qin Lie looked at his father.

"Father, is there any news about the Heart-Tugging Powder?"

He had been waiting and waiting, just to get his hands on the Heart-Tugging Powder.

The failure of his last marriage proposal had dealt Qin Lie quite a blow.

He had lost all appetite for food and drink.

He was singularly focused on waiting for his father to give him the Heart-Tugging Powder.

Master Qin sighed, and a porcelain vial appeared in his hand.

Holding the vial, he said to Qin Lie, "Son, whether or not you can marry Murong Xiangming all depends on this."

"If you fail, you stop immediately. Understand?"

He had no desire to provoke the Treasure Elephant Pavilion. The consequences would be severe, more than he and his son could bear.

The power of the Treasure Elephant Pavilion was no less than that of the Alchemy Master Guild.

Inside the porcelain vial was, of course, the Heart-Tugging Powder.

Qin Lie’s hands trembled as he took the vial, his body shivering with excitement.

The thought of using the Heart-Tugging Powder to make Murong Xiangming completely submit to him made him want to jump for joy.

"Father, I understand. Just this once. But I have to succeed this one time."

He clutched the vial tightly with both hands, as if afraid someone would snatch it away.

Master Qin continued to instruct him, "The Heart-Tugging Powder is extremely potent. Even someone with Martial King Cultivation would find it hard to resist. So, use it with caution."

Qin Lie readily agreed.

He began to ponder secretly.

’The Heart-Tugging Powder is potent, but what if it fails?’

’No, I have to test it on someone first.’

Qin Lie soon came up with an idea.

Clutching the Heart-Tugging Powder, he confidently strode out of the Alchemy Master Guild and headed toward the bustling streets of Hanwu City.

As he walked, he searched for a target.

To test the effects of the Heart-Tugging Powder, he naturally needed to find a woman.

Qin Lie kept an eye out for the attractive young women on the street.

Especially those who were alone.

Soon, Qin Lie noticed a woman in purple robes. She was very beautiful, with a delicate, oval face that was utterly stunning. The woman was in the market, buying some ordinary goods.

She seemed very happy.

’This woman isn’t bad. I’ll test it on you.’

Qin Lie immediately walked toward the woman.

At the same time, he loosened the seal on the vial in his hand, getting ready.

He sidled up to the woman and released the scent of the Heart-Tugging Powder from the vial.

Under Qin Lie’s control, it slowly drifted toward the woman’s nose.

The Heart-Tugging Powder emits a faint fragrance that most people wouldn’t notice, likely mistaking it for some kind of perfume.

The woman didn’t notice Qin Lie’s actions at all.

Liang Yiyi was focused on picking out things she liked at a stall.

Suddenly, she smelled a faint, fresh scent.

Her brow furrowed slightly, and her delicate nose twitched.

’What is that scent?’

She immediately looked in the direction the scent was coming from.

But she couldn’t find the source at all.

Instead, a man with the air of a dandyish young master was standing beside her, smiling at her.

This made Liang Yiyi feel repulsed.

But she didn’t react, as she had come out with Young Master Jiang Chen.

It was a rare chance to go shopping, but Jiang Chen had walked so fast that he was already out of sight up ahead.

She was the only one walking more slowly.

Just then, she suddenly felt a wave of dizziness wash over her.

Then, she suddenly found the man before her to be incredibly charming.

A single glance made her heart flutter.

She immediately took the initiative and asked, "Sir, are you alone?"

Qin Lie hadn’t expected it to work so quickly. Seeing the captivated look in the woman’s eyes, he was instantly ecstatic.

He inwardly cheered.

’Excellent! It’s truly marvelous! The Heart-Tugging Powder really lives up to its name!’

’The first test is a complete success.’

He looked at the beautiful woman before him.

His own heart fluttered.

His lust immediately flared.

He took the opportunity to smile and ask, "Miss, what is your name?"

Liang Yiyi said shyly, "My name is Liang Yiyi."

Qin Lie grew even more delighted. He could see that Liang Yiyi’s mind had been ensnared by his Heart-Tugging Powder.

Even the most resolute heart could not escape the effects of his Heart-Tugging Powder.

He pressed on, "Liang Yiyi, are you willing to be my woman?"

"I promise to make you happy from now on."

Without the slightest hesitation, Liang Yiyi agreed immediately, nodding repeatedly.

"I am, I am willing to be yours, sir."

As she spoke, her eyes were glazed over, as if she was completely captivated by Qin Lie’s every move.

Her mind was completely under Qin Lie’s control.

Qin Lie reached out to take Liang Yiyi’s fair hand.

He saw that this woman he’d met on the street was so vibrant and alluring—truly a rare find.

Although she couldn’t compare to Murong Xiangming, she was definitely attractive, with dewy, supple skin.

It made one’s heart pound.

"Come home with me. I’ll marry you right now."

Liang Yiyi nodded.

"Mm!"

Without any resistance, she held out her hand for Qin Lie to take.

But at that moment, another hand shot out and grabbed Liang Yiyi’s.

Liang Yiyi froze, surprised to be grabbed.

Then she saw that it was Jiang Chen.

A flicker of emotion appeared in her eyes.

But it quickly vanished as she shouted, "Young Master, let me go!"

She tried to struggle.

"Hm?"

At that moment, Jiang Chen was a little taken aback.

Something was wrong with Liang Yiyi’s demeanor.

But he held onto her hand tightly.

His gaze, however, was icy cold as he looked at the man in front of him, Qin Lie.

Enemies truly do cross paths. To think he would run into Qin Lie here.

Seeing Jiang Chen suddenly appear and grab the woman who was about to be his, Qin Lie’s pupils contracted.

But he roared in anger, "Jiang Chen, get lost!"

"Don’t stick your nose where it doesn’t belong! Liang Yiyi is my woman, let her go!"

A murderous glint flashed across Jiang Chen’s face.

Liang Yiyi was his Maid, yet Qin Lie claimed she was his woman.

How ridiculous.

He knew Liang Yiyi very well.

But right now, he sensed something was wrong.

Suddenly, Liang Yiyi struggled again and said, "Let me go! I belong to him!"

"Why are you holding onto me?"

Jiang Chen was baffled.

He looked Liang Yiyi up and down, then suddenly asked, "Aren’t you my Maid?"

Hearing the word "Maid," Liang Yiyi’s body suddenly shuddered.

A look of struggle flashed in her eyes, but it seemed she couldn’t fight off the effects of the Heart-Tugging Powder.

In the end, her captivated adoration for Qin Lie returned.

"No, I’m not your Maid. I belong to him."