Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman

Sensing the pressure from the high-level cultivator, Lin Shiyu's legs trembled involuntarily.

Zhou Er felt no pressure. He held Lin Shiyu with one arm and asked, "If we go with you, what do you want to do?"

"What we want to do depends on whether you behave."

As he spoke, the leader of the black-clothed people reached out to grab Zhou Er's neck.

Zhou Er remained still, merely opening his Third Eye.

The third eye on his forehead opened, shooting out a beam of azure light. The black-clothed cultivator was frozen in place, unable to move.

Then, Zhou Er reached out and grabbed. The Qingming Cold Poison entered the black-clothed cultivator's body, and his neck immediately turned purplish-black.

Zhou Er casually threw the black-clothed cultivator aside and quickly grabbed at the other several black-clothed Cultivator Robbers.

Within a few breaths, all these Cultivator Robbers were killed by Zhou Er.

Finally, only Xu Lifeng was left.

He wanted to escape, but was blocked by Zhou Er and his wife.

Although Lin Shiyu didn't understand why Zhou Er had such powerful strength, now was not the time to dwell on it.

"Fellow Daoist Lei, Alchemist Lin, I was also forced. It was the Taiyi Talisman Alliance's threats. I beg you to spare my life, considering we are fellow disciples of the Sunset Sect!"

Blocked by the two, Xu Lifeng immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.

The two did not speak, but slowly approached, exuding immense pressure.

Seeing this, Xu Lifeng immediately tore off his clothes, revealing the tattoo on his back.

The tattoo was a mixture of dark crimson and light purple. The patterns were complex and bizarre, with fine and clear lines. Starting from a star-shaped core on his chest, it spread to his shoulders, neck, and back, extending to his waist and abdomen to form a closed loop. The movement resembled a slithering snake and climbing vines.

"This is the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman carved on me by the Taiyi Talisman Alliance leader. I had no choice."

Xu Lifeng quickly explained.

Zhou Er looked at the demonic tattoo on Xu Lifeng's body, which was somewhat offensive to his eyes, and killed him with a claw.

Afterward, Zhou Er summoned Xu Lifeng's dispersing soul and searched his memories.

Quickly scanning, Zhou Er saw that Xu Lifeng was already a member of the Taiyi Talisman Alliance before joining the Sunset Sect.

This so-called Taiyi Talisman Alliance, which appeared to be a righteous sect, actually had the background of the Hehuan Sect. The alliance leader was likely someone from the Hehuan Sect.

The Taiyi Talisman Alliance leader controlled these people by carving the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman onto their Physical Bodies.

Zhou Er also looked at the others, and indeed, they all had Nightmare Heart-Control Talismans on them.

Xu Lifeng, at such a young age, had this talisman drawn on him and was then coerced and controlled. This led to him becoming increasingly sloppy, as he wanted to avoid those ruthless people from the Taiyi Talisman Alliance.

The Taiyi Talisman Alliance played a very important role in Xu Lifeng's growth, helping him a lot.

They not only helped him establish his foundation but even obtained the Foundation Establishment materials needed for his sister Xu Yuanyuan's foundation establishment.

This time, the Talisman Alliance sent these Late-stage Qi Refining cultivators to intercept them because Lin Shiyu's alchemy skill was superb. They wanted to recruit Lin Shiyu, turn her into one of their own, and have her refine pills for them.

The best way to join was to have the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman carved onto one's body.

Those who had the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman carved on them would become the cauldron of the carver, loyal to the end.

Xu Lifeng intended to carve this talisman onto Lin Shiyu, making her his cauldron, and he even brought the Spirit Ink needed to carve the talisman.

Seeing this, Zhou Er felt malice.

Killing him so easily was actually letting him off easy.

However, Zhou Er also learned the method for carving the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman.

Afterward, Zhou Er thought of Xu Lifeng's sister, Xu Yuanyuan.

Xu Yuanyuan was also a member of the Taiyi Talisman Alliance, but she had just established her foundation and her cultivation was not yet stable, so she did not participate in this operation.

Xu Lifeng wanted Lin Shiyu, and he had also set his sights on Xu Yuanyuan.

'Since you like the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman so much, I'll help you draw it.'

Zhou Er took the items from Xu Lifeng and these Cultivator Robbers, a wicked plan forming in his mind.

"Senior Brother, what did you see in Xu Lifeng's memories?"

Lin Shiyu, unaware of what Zhou Er had seen, asked.

"Nothing much,"

Zhou Er said casually.

"It's just that these people from the Taiyi Talisman Alliance want to control you to refine pills for them. This place is not suitable for lingering, let's leave quickly."

"Okay!"

Lin Shiyu nodded, then sprayed crimson spiritual fire from the Flowing Fire Gourd, burning the corpses of these Cultivator Robbers to ashes.

Then, they quickly returned to the sect together.

Zhou Er did not act rashly. After Lin Shiyu was busy refining pills for a day, he went to Xu Yuanyuan's Cave Mansion and called out:

"Fellow Daoist Xu."

Zhou Er called out.

Xu Yuanyuan had been worried these past few days because her brother hadn't returned from his outing. Seeing Zhou Er and his wife return safely, she was already very nervous. Hearing Zhou Er's voice, she felt a mix of surprise and panic.

Fearing her identity as a member of the Taiyi Talisman Alliance would be exposed, she hesitated for a moment before opening the door.

"Fellow Daoist Lei, what brings you to find me?"

Seeing the affectionate gaze in Zhou Er's eyes, Xu Yuanyuan couldn't help but be captivated. Before Zhou Er could reply, she welcomed him in.

"Little Sister Xu, I heard you are also a Talisman Master, so I specifically came to discuss some insights on talisman crafting with you."

Zhou Er looked at Xu Yuanyuan and said.

He pondered where would be the best place to draw the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman: lower abdomen, back, inner thigh, chest, or neck.

Seeing that Xu Yuanyuan was young and had a good figure, all these places seemed suitable.

Xu Yuanyuan didn't know Zhou Er's thoughts, but she guessed that Zhou Er wanted to do something with her. She felt a slight joy in her heart, but her expression became much more serious. She said:

"Senior Brother Lei, my talisman crafting skills were all taught to me by my brother. I'm far inferior to him. I haven't learned how to make Second-tier Talismans yet, so I still need your guidance."

"It's alright, Little Sister Xu. Whatever you don't know, let me teach you."

Zhou Er said gently.

In Xu Yuanyuan's eyes, Zhou Er's gaze was as warm as the bright spring breeze.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Lei."

Xu Yuanyuan said shyly.

Zhou Er followed Xu Yuanyuan into her room and surveyed the surroundings. With the Restriction isolating the inside from the outside, Zhou Er was no longer afraid of what might happen next.

"Senior Brother Lei, please sit."

Xu Yuanyuan brought a cushion and handed it to Zhou Er.

"Thank you, Little Sister Xu."

Zhou Er deliberately touched Xu Yuanyuan's small hand. The fleeting touch made Xu Yuanyuan tremble involuntarily.

Xu Yuanyuan knew more and more what was going to happen today.

It seems Senior Brother Lei is also not content with loneliness.

Xu Yuanyuan thought dreamily.

"It's a bit hot! Senior Brother Lei."

Xu Yuanyuan panted lightly, tilting her face up slightly. Her eyes shimmered with a watery sheen from the heat, her voice laced with a hint of playful complaint and dependence.

She raised a hand, her slender, white fingers gently tugging at her collar, a movement with a hint of deliberate allure.

Then, she made a show of trying to take off her outer garment, fumbling clumsily as if unable to do so.

A blush crept onto Xu Yuanyuan's cheeks. She bit her lower lip softly and whispered, "Senior Brother Lei, help me..."

Her voice was as soft as a feather brushing against the heart.

Seeing this, Zhou Er reached out, his movements this time gentle and slow.

Zhou Er slowly removed Xu Yuanyuan's outer garment, revealing a moon-white bandeau ruqun underneath.

The bandeau clung tightly to her body, outlining her graceful curves without being overly ostentatious.

The skirt was made of light silk, fluttering gently in the breeze, like a layer of dreamlike clouds and mist swirling around her.

The hem of the skirt was embroidered with pale pink peach blossoms, their petals lifelike, as if they would fall with the wind at any moment.

Along the edge of the skirt, a circle of tiny pearls was inlaid, shimmering with a soft glow under the light.

She wore a transparent veil on her arms, embroidered with silver threads, revealing her fair skin faintly, like a fairy descending to earth, alluring yet ethereal.

Seeing Xu Yuanyuan like this, Zhou Er swallowed, then said, "Little Sister Xu, are you still hot?"

Xu Yuanyuan looked shy and nodded.

Then, Zhou Er opened his third eye, a flash of azure light, and Xu Yuanyuan immediately felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar, her body stiff and unable to move.

Zhou Er didn't know the original name of this eye's divine ability; he called it Frost Pupil, and it could instantly freeze a person in place.

With Xu Yuanyuan's cultivation, it would take an unknown amount of time to break free from the Frost Pupil's attack.

"Little Sister Xu, you're not hot now, are you!"

Zhou Er said with a smile, then began to manipulate Xu Yuanyuan's body.

Xu Yuanyuan's body was completely immobile, she could only let Zhou Er do as he pleased.

Zhou Er placed Xu Yuanyuan's body horizontally on the table, his gaze constantly moving over her.

Xu Yuanyuan's body was immobile but conscious. Seeing Zhou Er's gaze sweep over her like he was examining prey, her heart was filled with panic.

Although she had feelings for Zhou Er, she didn't want to be a lamb to the slaughter.

Zhou Er scanned the blank space on Xu Yuanyuan's chest. While he could draw anywhere, this spot was too small and inconvenient for him to perform his technique.

Then, Zhou Er shifted his gaze to her lower abdomen.

Her abdomen was flat and smooth, her skin as white as snow, as if meticulously carved from fine jade, without a single flaw.

This spot was perfect. Zhou Er took out his spirit ink and spirit brush and began to draw the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman.

The Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman had a heart shape as its core, spreading outwards to both sides.

The frozen Xu Yuanyuan only felt a faint prickling sensation on her body, like being pricked by a needle.

This process lasted for about half an hour before Zhou Er finally finished drawing.

Zhou Er looked at his masterpiece and nodded in satisfaction.

The Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman had intricate and strange patterns, interwoven with dark red and light purple. The lines were thin and clear, winding like living things.

With the heart as the core, it spread to the shoulders, neck, and back, extending to the waist and abdomen to form a closed loop. The pattern resembled a snake slithering or a vine climbing.

The heart was a star-shaped core, with faint spiral patterns. Dark red light flowed, while the lines on the shoulders and neck became thinner, with occasional branches, dotted with faint purple light, like natural skin patterns.

On the back, two main lines ran parallel downwards, interspersed with fine auxiliary lines, interwoven with dark red and light purple. The patterns on the waist and abdomen were ring-shaped and lock-shaped, with a faint light in the lock heart, stabilizing the talisman's spirit energy.

The overall pattern was smooth and adhered to the skin. Under the light and shadow, the two colors alternated, appearing lifelike, both demonic and exquisite.

The pattern was surrounded by a faint mist-like spiritual glow, which lit up upon touch. After the spiritual glow faded, the color remained settled beneath the skin, hiding a mysterious aura.

Once the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman was drawn, Zhou Er could control Xu Yuanyuan through his spiritual sense.

Xu Yuanyuan had completely become his puppet.

Now, there was no need to keep Xu Yuanyuan frozen. Zhou Er released the control of his Frost Pupil.

After being freed from control, Xu Yuanyuan looked at Zhou Er with a dazed expression and flushed cheeks.

"Master!"

Xu Yuanyuan exclaimed excitedly.

Seeing this, Zhou Er nodded.

"Do you like Master?"

Zhou Er asked.

"I do."

Xu Yuanyuan nodded.

"Who do you like the most?"

Zhou Er asked.

"Of course it's Master!"

Xu Yuanyuan quickly nodded.

Under the heated atmosphere, Zhou Er was also somewhat moved.

After an in-depth exchange, Xu Yuanyuan became dependent on Zhou Er like a little dog.

Zhou Er, however, lost interest in Xu Yuanyuan. This woman was merely a tool for him to experiment with the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman.

"Master, I still want you to stay with me."

Xu Yuanyuan said reluctantly.

"You cultivate well and make talismans. I'll make time to see you once a month."

Zhou Er said casually.

[Peerless Elegance (Green): Charm and Temperament increased, increasing attraction to the opposite sex.]

[Solidification Condition: Conquer ten beauties. (5/10)]

He had no special feelings for Xu Yuanyuan. Once conquered, she could be discarded.

"Master, once a month isn't enough."

Xu Yuanyuan said reluctantly.

"Hold it in!"

Zhou Er said fiercely.

Leaving Xu Yuanyuan's Cave Mansion, Zhou Er returned to Lin Shiyu's place. Seeing Li Xiao looking at him with a strange gaze, Zhou Er sensed something was amiss.

"Do you have a problem with me?"

Zhou Er found Li Xiao and asked.

Seeing Zhou Er approach, Li Xiao became very nervous and quickly said:

"Uncle Lei, I don't have a problem. I don't have any problem at all."

"Then why are you looking at me like that?"

Zhou Er questioned.

"Uncle Lei, I'm treating you with a normal attitude!"

Li Xiao was very nervous.

"I'm asking you a question, answer honestly."

Zhou Er released a bit of his pressure.

Under the immense pressure, Li Xiao confessed everything:

"Uncle Lei, I want to apologize. When you came to Master's house, I stopped you."

"This is not a big deal."

Zhou Er said casually.

He wouldn't bicker with a young girl in her early twenties; it was meaningless.

However, Zhou Er knew that Li Xiao's fear of him wasn't due to this single incident.

"Is there anything else?"

Zhou Er asked.

Li Xiao originally didn't want to speak, but under the pressure, she still confessed:

"I... I saw Uncle Lei go to Xu Yuanyuan's Cave Mansion. I don't know what Uncle Lei wanted to do?"

"Who told you to follow me?"

Zhou Er immediately became nervous.

"I wasn't following Uncle Lei, it was... it was Master who asked me to keep an eye on Uncle Lei. I only saw you from afar."

Li Xiao explained.

Hearing this, Zhou Er knew that Lin Shiyu was worried about him and had sent Li Xiao to keep a closer watch on him.

"Don't tell Shiyu about this."

Zhou Er said sternly.

He still didn't want Lin Shiyu to know about this matter.

"Okay... Okay! Uncle Lei."

Li Xiao quickly nodded.

Zhou Er also nodded and was about to leave when he suddenly thought that Li Xiao might not be trustworthy.

She was Lin Shiyu's disciple and would naturally obey Lin Shiyu.

After thinking for a long time, Zhou Er remembered that he still needed some Spirit Ink for the Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman.

The Nightmare Heart-Control Talisman was much easier to control than a human heart.