Chen Lin was thoroughly irritated by Gu Siming's pestering.
He shot her an angry glare.
He was about to push her away.
But suddenly, he discovered that an inexplicable fondness for her had welled up within him. Looking at her again, he saw a gentle girl next door, tender as water-the unattainable love of his youth.
He wanted to gather her into his arms and cherish her for the rest of his life.
He also felt terribly guilty about stealing her treasures.
He felt he had to return every last one immediately, holding nothing back.
He even felt that only by giving her his own treasures as a first-meeting gift could he express the love in his heart.
Chen Lin's gaze grew hazy.
Although he knew this was her bewitching technique, he could not break free no matter what he did. It targeted his heart, so even his tremendous soul resistance was of no use.
In desperation,
Chen Lin's eyes flashed.
The Yin-Yang Lotus appeared inside his sleeve, glowing faintly.
The energy within him instantly turned soft and yin-aligned, stripping away his masculine Pure Yang Energy. At once, he became free of desire. Although his heart still regarded her as his unattainable love, he could only admire her, no longer feeling the urge to offer her everything.
"Hm?"
Gu Siming gave a soft exclamation.
She seemed very surprised that Chen Lin could break her divine ability.
But immediately afterward, her eyes grew sultry again. This time, it was genuine. She involuntarily nestled against Chen Lin, her mind filled with indecent images.
She even began acting on them.
Yet after just two breaths, Gu Siming regained her clarity.
Like a startled little rabbit, she leaped far away.
"Hmph. Don't play with fire and burn yourself, little girl."
Chen Lin gave her