Emotions Overlap, Illusions Compound

Li Banfeng had used the records his Wife had made to search for hooks, people, and rooms in Carefree Dock; he had searched almost every corner of the Carefree Dock.

When he checked the people, the cleaner wasn't carrying a broom.

When checking each room, the cleaners, carrying brooms, tried to avoid Li Banfeng.

Who would have thought that a hook would get caught on a broom?

No wonder Ling Miaosheng once said that the key to success is Needle in a Crevice; it's not just about the methods, but also about the cunning.

Who could have hung this hook?

It's highly likely that He Jiaqing instructed the Ling family to hang it, but to be on the safe side, it's best to investigate further first.

"Can you trace the origin of the hook?"

"Yes," Luo ZhengNan agreed without hesitation.

Li Banfeng gave Luo ZhengNan five hundred silver dollars. "Take this and spend it. If you need money, just come to me."

Luo ZhengNan was silent for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Seventh Master, there is something else I need to tell you. The Fifth Young Master of the Ma family may be in trouble."

Tell me more details.

"Do you know He Jiaqing, the First Young Master of the He Family?"

Li Banfeng shook his head and said, "I've heard of him, but I don't know him."

"This First Young Master's new movie has been ruined by Fifth Master. A woman contacted him yesterday, and she might be planning to make a move against Fifth Master."

Ma Wu sat in the room, holding the invitation, his face beaming.

Huo Ling and Aqin sat to the side, their faces ashen.

Li Banfeng walked in, Ma Wu eagerly stepped forward, saying, "Seventh Brother, this is an invitation from Shen Rongqing. She invited me to dinner at the Peace Mansion tonight!"

Aqin snorted coldly, "Go ahead, let that little vixen serve you well!"

Huo Ling spat and said, "What little vixen? That woman is over thirty, in her prime, like a wolf in sheep's clothing. Just wait until she drains her dry, leaving her with nothing!"

Li Banfeng glanced at the invitation. "Fifth Brother, this woman is no ordinary person."

"That's extraordinary. She's the most talented woman of our time, even Zhang Xiuling has to admire her."

"Yes, she's a talented woman. Not only is she eloquent, but she also knows how to run a business. I originally thought she only knew how to run a leather factory and a paper mill. I never expected her to be involved in the film business. The Ling family's film company should be in her hands now."

Ma Wu was stunned for a moment, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Aqin quickly advised, "Fifth Son, you can't go! This is a trap!"

Huo Ling continued to mock, "Go ahead, if she wants to go, dying under the Peony Flower is a romantic death."

Ma Wu nodded slightly and said, "Ling'er is right. 'To die beneath the Peony Flower,' let's see who dies this time!"

At 7 p. m., Ma Wu arrived at the Peace Mansion for a banquet. The Peace Mansion is owned by the Lu Family and is the tallest building in Green Water City and even the entire Pro State. The building has 36 floors and steam-powered elevators. Inside, there are restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, cinemas, and dance halls.

The Peace Mansion was built by Lu Dongliang. Lu Dongliang once wanted to make the Peace Mansion the number one landmark in Green Water City. Unfortunately, by the time Lu Dongliang entered Lotus, the Peace Mansion was still slightly inferior to the Bai Le Men.

Ma Wu took the elevator to the sixteenth floor of the building and, guided by a waiter, entered the private room that Shen Rongqing had reserved.

This was the first time Ma Wu had met Shen Rongqing, the most talented woman in Pro State.

Is Shen Rongqing handsome?

It depends on who she's compared to. Just looking at her face, she's considered somewhat pretty among ordinary women, but she's not quite as stunning as beauties like Jiang Mengting, Xiao Xiufēi, Tu Yinghong.

But once they start speaking, that's a different story.

Ma Wu was very familiar with Jiang Mengting and Xiao Xiufēi. On some occasions, when he asked them to attend banquets, he had to prepare a speech in advance, otherwise their words would ruin other people's impression of them.

Upon seeing Ma Wu, Shen Rongqing stood up first, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "I have long admired your name, young master. It is truly my honor to meet you today!"

It is elegant with a touch of seriousness, and dashing with a hint of playfulness.

Ma Wu quickly replied, "You flatter me, young lady. I have admired you for many years, and I am overjoyed to finally meet you today."

The two clasped their hands in a fist salute, gazed at each other for a long time, Shen Rongqing couldn't help but chuckle, "I'm currently writing a book of martial arts poetry, don't these two lines of ours have a bit of a martial arts spirit?"

With just a few words, the awkwardness of their first meeting was completely dispelled, and the two seemed to become old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.

Ma Junyang asked, "When will Miss Shen's new work be published? I'm so anxious I can't sleep at night."

Shen Rongqing's cheeks flushed slightly. "This is my first time writing a martial arts novel, but I'm afraid people will laugh at me."

Ma Junyang sighed, "As long as it comes from a young lady's pen, I can read it ten thousand times and still not get tired of it."

Shen Rongqing was deeply moved. "It's a rare opportunity for us to get together today. I'd like to share the outline of the story, but I only ask that Young Master Ma not tell anyone else."

In just a few words, the two had already discovered a secret.

Ma Junyang nodded and said, "Since Miss Shen trusts me, no third person will know what I said today."

The two began to tell a story. The protagonist of the story was named Nangong Xuan. If someone else had such a name, Ma Wu would definitely think it was vulgar, but when Miss Shen told the story, it had a unique elegance.

When Young Master Nangong met the female knight Yue Haitang, he asked softly, "Miss, where are you going?"

Yue Haitang replied, "The world is vast, Ma Junyang, you should stop doing film business."

Ma Wu was taken aback. He instinctively felt that the deep, loud voice he had just heard was not from Shen Rongqing, but there was no one else in the room.

Ma Wu asked directly, "Miss Shen, what were you saying just now?"

Shen Rongqing's lips curled slightly, somewhat displeased. "Yue Haitang said, 'The world is vast, isn't there a place for me to belong?'"

Young Master Ma, weren't you listening carefully? Was the story uninteresting?

Ma Wu waved his hands repeatedly and said, "The story was so exciting that I was a little distracted just now."

Shen Rongqing continued the story, and when she reached the part about the male and female protagonists' reunion, her voice trembled slightly. "Yue Haitang said sadly, 'Young Master Nangong, it's been more than ten years since we parted. How have you been?'"

"Young Master Nangong said, ' Ma Junyang, don't interfere in the film business anymore!'"

Ma Wu sat at the table for a long time, looking dazed and speechless.

Shen Rongqing smiled slightly, raised his wine glass and said, "Young Master Ma, Young Master Nangong said that twelve years have passed like a lifetime. Now that we have met again, let's not miss this opportunity."

Ma Wu nodded blankly, a bloodshot vein appearing in his eyes.

This is Shen Rongqing's unique technique of feigning affection, which combines the techniques of mental cultivation and literary cultivation, and uses the magic weapons of illusion cultivation and Emotion Cultivator to plant a False Emotion Root in Ma Wu's body.

Scholar Cultivation Technique helped Ma Wu get involved quickly, and Shen Rongqing established a sense of familiarity and trust in the shortest amount of time.

Thought Cultivation Technique gave Ma Wu an order, forbidding him from ever interfering in the film industry again and from ever being an enemy of Shen Rongqing again.

The illusionary magic treasure can conceal the precursors of techniques, making it impossible for Ma Wu to detect them without taking precautions.

Logically speaking, all of the above methods should be enough, so why is the magic weapon of Emotion Cultivator technique needed?

Because the techniques of Scholar Cultivation Technique and Thought Cultivation Technique are not long-lasting, if Shen Rongqing only uses the Thought Cultivation Technique Scholar Cultivation Technique, Ma Wu will definitely be extremely disgusted with the movie within three to five days after eating this meal.

But after three to five days, when the technique weakens, Ma Wu will still run the film business. He is a businessman, and pursuing profit is his duty.

With the magic weapon of Emotion Cultivator, this command becomes persistent. The core of Emotion Cultivator techniques lies in unwavering devotion.

Shen Rongqing just said that twelve years feels like a lifetime. This is how she planted the seeds of love in Ma Wu for twelve years. Within twelve years, Ma Wu can no longer interfere in the film business.

Seeing that Ma Wu seemed a little dazed, Shen Rongqing raised her cup and said, "Young Master Ma, you've lost focus again."

Ma Wu rubbed his eyes, seemingly half-asleep, and said, "I'm a little tired today."

Seeing that the time was right, Shen Rongqing prepared to see the guest off. "Since you are tired, young master, please go back and rest after you have finished this cup of wine. My humble work is not yet finished, so please do not reveal it to others."

Ma Wu readily agreed.

With this promise, today's events will not be leaked.

The next morning, Shen Rongqing yawned, opened her eyes, and looked at Ma Junyang beside her.

Etc.

Why is Ma Junyang around?

Why are we sharing a bed?

Shen Rongqing looked down at herself in the quilt.

Where are the clothes...?

Ma Wu embraced Shen Rongqing and said, "It feels like a lifetime has passed in the blink of an eye. Miss Shen, from now on you are my woman."

Shen Rongqing shuddered.

Ma Wu appeared calm, but to be honest, he was quite scared.

Shen Rongqing is a fifth-level literary cultivator and a fourth-level mental cultivator. If she really kills him, Ma Wu's life will be in danger.

But it was too late to kill her now; she couldn't bring herself to do it.

She shouldn't have Emotion Cultivator for Ma Wu and used him to cultivate magical artifacts.

Having undergone two rounds of rigorous training under Feng Daiku, Ma Wu was able to use his Emotion Cultivator to transfer his affections to Shen Rongqing.

After leaving the Peace Mansion, Shen Rongqing returned to the film company, dejected and distraught.

Sitting in her office, she grabbed her hair, unsure of what to do next.

The secretary came to report, "That Mr. Zhong is here again."

Shen Rongqing composed herself, then looked in the mirror and adjusted her makeup, focusing on her lipstick.

My lips are a little swollen, but it shouldn't be too noticeable. I hope I didn't come that time before I left.

A short while later, the young man in White Clothes entered the office and said to Shen Rongqing, "Miss Shen, how have you considered the matter we discussed before?"

Shen Rongqing calmed her thoughts and returned to her shrewd and capable state. "I have conveyed what Mr. Zhong said before, but we know too little about you to make a decision easily."

"It seems there are some things I didn't explain clearly. I'll give this to you, young lady." The young man in white took out a handkerchief and gave it to Shen Rongqing.

Shen Rongqing took the handkerchief and examined it closely.

With its yellow background and cloud pattern, the most talented woman of her time would naturally know the origin of this handkerchief.

The young man in White Clothes said, "Miss Shen, the Sage is eager to find talented people, and I hope you will not disappoint the Sage's good intentions."

He Jiaqing disguised himself as a repairman and repaired seats in the waiting hall of Yuezhou East Station. He pried a magnet out from under the seat.

After putting away the magnet, He Jiaqing opened a hotel before arriving at the station and brought another magnet.

The two magnets attracted each other, forming a white ring. He Jiaqing then placed the magnet on his head.

After a spasm, He Jiaqing sighed and muttered to himself, "The efficiency is still slow. It's not that I'm absorbing energy slowly, it's that I'm moving slowly. Why didn't I borrow this Travel Cultivator technique? Is Zhao Xiaowan's technique different?"

Just as I was pondering this, Shen Rongqing sent a message: "Jiaqing, Zhong Huaien is here again. He brought a yellow handkerchief with a dragon pattern."

He Jiaqing was taken aback. "Is this for the emperor?"

"That's right, I checked its quality; it's indeed for the emperor. Jiaqing, he still wants to recruit you. Do you want to see him?"

He Jiaqing pondered for a moment and said, "No rush, sister. Deal with him for a while longer and learn more about their background."

"Emperor? Sage?" Luo ZhengNan blinked. "You're not talking about that sage at Bastard Slope, are you? No wonder Gang Leader Xiao cares so much about that place."

PS: It takes me four hours to write each chapter of "Lord of Pro". I just finished writing Salad, so the update is a little late. I will apologize to everyone later. Dear readers, please save your guaranteed monthly votes for Salad!