The atmosphere on the official road was strange, and Xu Xiao's unbridled scrutiny ignited Zhu Yuyan's anger.
"As a martial arts master, your unrestrained attitude shows a lack of respect for me!"
Although she is the leader of the Demon Sect, Zhu Yuyan is not one of those Demon Sect women who rely on their beauty to seduce others. She became the leader because of her solid strength and wisdom.
Xu Xiao's gaze, which resembled that of a lecherous thief, was fixed on her, making her extremely uncomfortable.
"Sect Leader Zhu, please don't be offended. It's just that the three of you, Sect Leader Zhu and her family, are truly stunningly beautiful, making my heart flutter. I wonder if the three of you would do me the honor of becoming my bedmates?"
Xu Xiao has always preferred to be straightforward and direct, without beating around the bush.
In front of the three women, he directly revealed his thoughts.
"Ha! What arrogance! Do you think I, Zhu, am easy to bully?"
Upon hearing Xu Xiao's words, Zhu Yuyan Yuyan's face darkened; it was the first time she had ever heard such a bold statement.
The Heavenly Demon True Essence within his body was already gathering momentum, ready to strike Xu Xiao when the opportunity arose.
Without a fight, Zhu Yuyan couldn't know the extent of her opponent's strength, and thus couldn't decide how to deal with him.
Xu Xiao nodded, a playful smile on his face:
"Bully me? I can bully you anytime, like... right now."
An invisible spiritual force unfolded, and the spiritual force carrying the True Meaning of Freedom instantly rushed towards the three women, breaking through their hearts in an instant.
"I want to be a female swordswoman, to roam the martial world, to experience the joys and sorrows of life, not some princess of the Dongming Sect."
Shan Wanjing's face was full of high spirits, as if she was truly going to put her thoughts into practice.
On the other side, Shan Meixian was the same, her face showing a rare expression of anger, and she spoke through gritted teeth:
"I will become the most powerful woman, I will protect Wanjing as she grows up, I will make my mother proud of me, and I will take revenge on that damned bastard!"
As for Zhu Yuyan, she fared much better. Her skill level was among the top of the Grandmaster, and she struggled for two seconds before finally revealing her inner thoughts to the public.
"I will regain control of the Holy Sect! I will show that heartless man that I am stronger than him! I will become the Empress who unites the world!"
Under the influence of the True Meaning of Freedom, the three women revealed their innermost thoughts to the public, followed by Xu Xiao's mental suggestion.
"Since you want to vent your desires, then obey me properly. As long as you serve me well, you will naturally achieve your goals."
"Really? Can everything really happen?" The three women all looked confused.
"Yes! It's all true. You can try it if you don't believe me."
"Okay, I believe you. I will obey you and serve you well."
Shan Meixian and her daughter were the first to fall for him, getting off the carriage and approaching Xu Xiao step by step.
Zhu Yuyan covered her head and held it for two seconds before following suit.
Those influenced by the True Meaning of Freedom will instinctively regard Xu Xiao's words as golden advice and easily believe them.
To be precise, Xu Xiao's True Meaning of Freedom should be called the True Meaning of Desire, which mainly focuses on allowing people to declare their inner desires and develop and amplify them.
Xu Xiao could then use this opportunity to subtly influence them or launch an attack, effectively controlling them without them even realizing it.
Fortunately, Xu Xiao didn't really intend to achieve any goals through control, and he released the influence of the True Meaning of Desire when the three women approached.
For him, that would be pointless.
He could subdue women through coercion, intimidation, bribery, and manipulation, but he would never treat them like puppets.
Beautiful women have their own way of dealing with things; isn't it interesting to appreciate their despair, resentment, and resistance?
Without the mental control, the three women instantly came to their senses, still remembering everything that had just happened, and their hearts were now marked by Xu Xiao.
"You... what kind of martial arts is that?!"
Zhu Yuyan's pupils dilated; she couldn't believe that she, a Grandmaster of demonic cultivation, could be so easily influenced and manipulated.
Everything that had just happened was still vivid in her mind; the experience of being completely manipulated by others filled her with dread.
Historically, only members of the Demon Sect have used such methods to deal with others; this is the first time they have been dealt with in this way.
In an instant, Xu Xiao's figure became even more mysterious and unpredictable in Zhu Yuyan's mind, and her fear reached its peak.
"Hahaha! Sect Leader Zhu, your expression is quite amusing, almost identical to one of the people in my manor, and that person is also an old acquaintance of yours."
"You should know Fan Qinghui, right? She's now my most obedient and charming servant, always pleasing me every day."
Xu Xiao laughed heartily. He had seen this kind of shocked and wary expression on these self-important women far too often.
Fan Qinghui disciples, as well as Shang Xiufang and the other women, were all terrified by this move and ultimately surrendered everything obediently.
After all, they can't really die, so it's better to maintain some autonomy than to be manipulated like a puppet.
Because of a lack of awareness of feminism and similar concepts, many people have simply accepted it and gotten used to it during this period.
After all, Xu Xiao didn't criticize them beyond enjoying their bodies.
Aside from not having as much freedom of movement as before, everything is much better than before.
Everything they ate and wore was the best in the world. Xu Xiao even learned some dual cultivation techniques and guided them in martial arts skills during their pleasure.
"Who... who exactly are you? Why have we never heard of you before?"
Zhu Yuyan was deeply shocked, especially upon hearing the name of her old acquaintance Fan Qinghui.
'Even that righteous, shameful nun fell victim to this? Will I be spared today?'
Zhu Yuyan was filled with pessimism. Judging from the other party's words, it seemed unlikely that things would end well today.
"Sect Leader Zhu, don't be afraid. I am a very gentle person, especially towards my women. They can have anything they want. Being my woman will definitely not disappoint you."
Xu Xiao smiled slightly, stepped forward, and appeared directly in front of the shaken Zhu Yuyan.
With a gentle hook of his hand, he pinched the other person's smooth chin and pulled their head up before they could react.
'How dare you!'
Zhu Yuyan was about to resist, but suddenly found that she could not move her body and could only watch helplessly as she was forcefully kissed.
His mind went completely blank, his eyes filled with a mixture of shame and anger!
Zhu Yuyan used to bully the weak, but she never imagined that one day it would happen to her.
Moreover, she was subjected to such direct and indecent behavior from the very beginning.
"Don't struggle! If you disobey me, you'll be the one who gets hurt and humiliated in the end. You should know that I can completely manipulate you."
After their kiss ended, Xu Xiao, still wanting more, threatened Zhu Yuyan in her ear.
"Obey me obediently, please me, and all your dreams will be within your reach."
"Whether it's collecting the Heavenly Demon Strategy or re-cultivating the Heavenly Demon Great Art to the eighteenth level, I can give you all of these; it just depends on whether you can handle them."
Xu Xiao released Zhu Yuyan's control. The other party's face showed a mixture of shame and anger, but she did not impulsively make a move.
Under duress and enticement, this was the only path Zhu Yuyan could take.
Whether she accepts it or not is none of Xu Xiao's business.
Whether he accepts it or not, Xu Xiao is only responsible for doing as he pleases; nothing else is within his consideration.