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"If you had shown your true appearance earlier, enchanting a few geniuses shouldn’t have been difficult..."

Though her beauty and figure couldn’t compare to Luo Ruoxi\'s, she was undoubtedly still a rare beauty, far surpassing Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu. Paired with her Fox Charm Destiny, not to mention ordinary people, even formidable experts might find it hard to resist.

Take Prince of Pingyuan, Han Qianye, for example—he would likely fall without a fight.

The idea of "beauty wreaking havoc" or "losing a kingdom over a woman" wasn’t just a legend. Fox Charm Destiny wasn’t particularly strong in combat, but when used skillfully, its impact was immense.

"Beauty fades, and the true mastery of Fox Charm Destiny lies in the unseen. To enchant the world\'s top talents with ordinary looks is the ultimate achievement. It’s said that the former ruler of Qingqiu wasn’t exceptionally beautiful yet could captivate the masses. I’ve always regarded her as my goal..."

Fu Yingying’s expression revealed her deep admiration.

"Alright, I can agree to help you. However, you’re free to continue searching. Before the family assessment, if you can find someone with even better talent than me, it’s fine to have them assist you instead," Zhang Xuan said.

"Are you sure you’d let me bring someone else to the assessment?" Hearing this, Fu Yingying\'s eyes brimmed with a plaintive look. In an instant, the woman who had ruled Hanyuan City with an iron fist for years turned incredibly delicate, evoking a strong protective urge.

The Fox Charm Destiny took effect!

At this moment, her beauty, paired with the alluring power of her destiny, was enough to make hearts itch uncontrollably. Even off to the side, Min Jiangtao stared dumbfounded, overcome by an impulsive desire.

"Trying to charm me?"

Understanding her intent, Zhang Xuan shook his head, ready to dismiss the idea of assisting her. However, he suddenly sensed streams of Heaven\'s Fate Energy tearing through the void and pouring into her body.

Though the amount wasn’t comparable to directly absorbing from a Destiny Disk, it was still immensely beneficial to him.

With a thought, Zhang Xuan stealthily directed the flow of energy into the Library of Heaven’s Path, forming new books one after another.

Zhang Xuan was thrilled.

In the absence of Destiny Disks, even this trickle of stolen energy was invaluable. After all, every little bit counted, especially in crucial moments.

"What if he genuinely develops feelings for me and wants to be with me? Wouldn’t that upset you?"

Seeing that Zhang Xuan wasn’t as resistant as before, Fu Yingying’s eyes lit up, and she continued gazing at him with a pitiful expression.

"I wouldn’t be upset..." Zhang Xuan shook his head.

With his response, the flow of Heaven\'s Fate Energy abruptly ceased entirely, as if it had been cut off.

Fox Charm Destiny could only progress when it successfully enchanted others, allowing the destiny to advance alongside it. However, since it wasn’t affecting him, the reward of energy naturally stopped as well.

Frowning slightly, Zhang Xuan tested the waters further, "Then... who would be upset?"

Boom!

In an instant, the Heaven\'s Fate Energy surged to double its previous amount. Within the library, waves of energy were being transported, creating a flurry of new books.

"Really?"

Not expecting such a response, Fu Yingying was momentarily stunned before becoming elated.

For Fox Charm Destiny to progress, two conditions must be met. The first was that the target must be exceptionally talented—the more brilliant the individual, the greater the benefit. The second was that the target must possess a resolute mind—overcoming such resistance would yield even greater results.

As the black market’s overseer, she had encountered numerous so-called "geniuses," and every one of them would obediently fall under her charm the moment she unleashed her talent. Only Zhang Xuan remained unaffected, acting entirely on his own terms.

At that time, she knew he was extraordinary and likely someone disguising their true self.

Later, learning that this Zhang Xuan, barely in his twenties, had defeated Han Qianye clad in Cold Nether Armor with a single strike, she was even more intrigued.

With his unwavering determination and exceptional talent, he was the perfect "furnace" for her to cultivate her Fox Charm Destiny.

If she succeeded, the rewards would be immeasurable.

Thus, she approached him, hoping he would cooperate. Even if he didn’t, bringing him back to her family would still make her shine.

She had little hope initially but found that revealing her true beauty had worked instantly.

Ah, men!

Overjoyed, she cast him a seductive glance, her voice soft and alluring: "I trust you completely. Don’t go back on your word~~"

Her honeyed tone sent shivers of pleasure down the spine of anyone who heard it.

After unleashing her full charm, Fu Yingying looked inward to check for any progress in her destiny. Yet, to her shock, not a single thread of Heaven\'s Fate Energy had entered her body. It was as if all her efforts had been in vain.

Confused, she glanced at Zhang Xuan, who looked positively delighted, nodding repeatedly. "Of course! You can count on me."

Seeing his enthusiastic demeanor, Fu Yingying assumed he had fallen under her spell. Relieved, she focused once more, only to find there was still no energy coming her way.

In that instant, the noblewoman felt as though she’d cast a net worth tens of thousands, only to come up empty.

"Miss Fu, just let me know what you need. I’ll do anything for you..."

At that moment, Min Jiangtao suddenly burst out, veins bulging on his forehead as he spoke with overwhelming passion.

Even though Fu Yingying hadn’t directly targeted him, the residual allure of her destiny had already overwhelmed him.

"This doesn’t make sense! Even if Zhang Xuan wasn’t enchanted, Min Jiangtao’s reaction alone should have generated some Heaven\'s Fate Energy as a reward. Why is there nothing at all?"

Puzzled, she tried again but remained completely empty-handed, leaving her utterly bewildered.

While Fu Yingying was still confused, not understanding what had gone wrong, Zhang Xuan, not far away, suddenly spoke:

"Miss Fu, just let me know what you need. I’ll do anything for you..."

Looking at his earnest expression, Fu Yingying once again glanced at her destiny comprehension, only to find that there was still no progress at all.

No matter how she looked at it, Zhang Xuan’s talent and determination were the strongest she had encountered. By all logic, if her charm worked on him, the benefits should be immense—enough to elevate her Fox Charm Destiny to the second stage. Yet now, it seemed completely stuck, showing not the slightest improvement.

Although she couldn’t figure it out, Fu Yingying still nodded and tilted her body slightly, revealing a perfect curve. She bit her lip and adopted a look of delicate vulnerability. "If you’re truly willing to do anything for me, even without receiving my Destiny Disk, would you still help me?"

She thought he would immediately agree, but instead, a voice rang out:

"That’s not going to work!"

"???"

Fu Yingying froze and looked back at Zhang Xuan, only to see his eyes clear and tranquil, without the slightest trace of infatuation.

"You... weren’t you already enchanted by me?" Her eyes widened in disbelief.

Logically, anyone charmed by her should have readily agreed to anything she asked. But his outright rejection was so firm it left her at a loss for words.

"Of course, I was enchanted by you. But if you think I’d help you for free, that’s not happening," Zhang Xuan replied with utmost seriousness.

"..."

Fu Yingying’s eyelids twitched.

This is what you call "enchanted"? Are you messing with me?

Whoever heard of someone under a charm being so rational—calculating gains and losses like this?

No wonder there was no Heaven\'s Fate Energy reward. You’ve been toying with me all along!

The brief excitement she had felt earlier instantly plunged into despair.

Though frustrated, she also felt a sense of relief. If someone this difficult to enchant were successfully charmed, the benefits would be even greater. While she had failed now, once they reached her family and she could leverage the power of her ancestors, he wouldn’t have any choice in the matter.

With this thought, Fu Yingying composed herself and smiled faintly. "Since Lord Zhang has agreed, let’s consider the matter settled. Once we’re in Zouyi City, I’ll come to you personally..."

With that, she turned and left. As she stepped outside, a scroll appeared in front of her. A flash of light enveloped her, restoring her previous appearance.

"What a shame..."

Seeing the Heaven\'s Fate Energy flow come to an end, Zhang Xuan shook his head in mild disappointment. He turned to Min Jiangtao. "You wish to return to Zouyi City?"

"Yes!" Min Jiangtao snapped out of his infatuated daze and quickly cupped his fists.

"I’ll go with you."

Zhang Xuan dismissed his disguise with a slight shake, revealing his true appearance. "As for Sect Master Mo, you’ll need to coordinate matters on your end. I don’t want my involvement leaked!"

"Understood!" Min Jiangtao nodded earnestly. "I’ll convince the teacher to remain calm."

"Prepare yourself. We’ll set out this afternoon," Zhang Xuan instructed.

"Yes!" Min Jiangtao bowed and withdrew.

After he left, Zhang Xuan walked into the courtyard.

Luo Ruoxi, Luo Qiqi, Liu Yang, Yuan Tao, and the others were still cultivating. When they noticed his arrival, they all stood up.

Thanks to the top-tier Source Pools and furnaces they had activated, their cultivation had advanced significantly. In just a few days, Luo Ruoxi had already reached the Jade Bone Realm and was not far from her next breakthrough.

As for the others, they had reached the sixth level of the Source Pool Realm—the Organs Easing Stage. Their auras were extraordinary.

"You all should continue cultivating in the Xuan World. I’ll adjust the time flow there to accelerate your progress," Zhang Xuan said.

In both the Xuan World and the Source World, Zhang Xuan could alter the size of the space and the flow of time with a mere thought.

Given the steady progress his companions had achieved with a one-to-one time ratio, adjusting the Xuan World to a ten-to-one, twenty-to-one, or even a hundred-to-one ratio would drastically speed up their advancement.

Previously, the Xuan World lacked sufficient Heaven\'s Fate Energy to remain stable, making it difficult for them to cultivate there. But with 5 million streams of Heaven\'s Fate Energy now flowing in, it was sturdy enough to support their accelerated cultivation.

"That’s amazing..." Luo Ruoxi nodded quickly.

As his wife, she naturally wished to assist her husband. However, her low cultivation level had left her feeling anxious. A method to advance quickly was precisely what she needed.

"I want to go too!" Luo Qiqi chimed in enthusiastically.

Author\'s Note