The instant that wisp of seductive aura probed into Gu Chenfeng's body.
"Ah...!"
Beside the Golden Ape King, Hu Yuyao suddenly gave a soft, delicate cry.
Her delicate body trembled as though struck by lightning.
The Jade Talisman slipped from her hand, and the quick-eyed, quick-handed Gu Chenfeng caught it.
"My lady, what's wrong?" the Golden Ape King hurriedly asked with concern.
Hu Yuyao panted softly, her lovely face flushing and making her look all the more radiant.
"It's nothing, my king. Your nephew's gift must have made me so happy that I carelessly lost control of the energy in my body, and it surged through my meridians. It's nothing serious."
Only then did the Golden Ape King breathe a sigh of relief.
"As long as you're all right!"
Then he took out several treasures of his own and bestowed them on Gu Chenfeng.
"Worthy nephew, you've gone to such trouble. Take your seat."
Gu Chenfeng bowed in thanks and returned to his seat.
Beside him, Tie Kuang swept him a cold glance, seemingly displeased that Gu Chenfeng's gift had stolen his thunder.
Gu Chenfeng, however, had no time to bother with him. Doubts stirred in his mind.
Just now, Hu Yuyao had secretly cast an illusion on him, probing her aura into his body.
She had seemed intent on controlling his thoughts, yet the instant her aura entered his body, it recoiled as though shocked.
Naturally, this left Gu Chenfeng somewhat puzzled.
Still, he had already vaguely guessed her purpose.
Could the Golden Ape King have instructed this woman to use illusions to extract information about the Purple Cloud Sect from me?
Gu Chenfeng reckoned that was most likely the case.
So both sides had taken the other as a target to win over.
At this thought, Gu Chenfeng