Chapter 1686. Zen and Luo Families. Ancestor Shang.

Reaching the Shang Family State was easy. Once there, Qinqin and Shang Tian guided our girls to the guest area. Even if they wanted to lead them straight inside, they couldn't.

Ancestor Shang was a lofty figure, and not everyone could visit him without a prior appointment, even with a valid reason. Only by getting permission after speaking of the reason could they enter.

Ancestor Shang wasn't aloof or prickly. With so many people in the Clan, Ancestor Shang had to block people, or he would only be speaking to people all the time.

He was not the leading figure of the Shang Family, though. Qinqin’s father filled that position. Still, as the top cultivator, some matters went to him first. Only when someone stronger than him appeared would he step down and fade into the background.

Yasenia’s group arrived at the guest area and noticed that there were others here. It was a large space, but designed so that they could each see the rest. This design was meant to show the affluence of the Shang Family. Imagine staying in a guest room and, nearby, the seventh prince of the Empire sat at a similar table, waiting.

That kind of situation could cause pressure on most.

Yasenia instantly grasped the essence of the waiting room, and a hint of interest flashed in her eyes. ‘This is easy to understand but hard to replicate. Unless you are absolutely sure you can fulfill the role of this room, it can create the complete opposite, or even conflict, between those visiting. The Shang Family has the courage and means to pull it off.’

Tatyana chuckled as she sat at a table for 10. The maids had moved to the side in the meantime, keeping their presence to themselves. “I can already tell the personality of Ancestor Shang just from this room.”

Yasenia smiled. “It is bold, that’s for sure.”

Angel, sitting by Yasenia’s side, pulled twice at her dress. “But, Yasenia. Won’t we be targeted?”

“Most likely, we will. I am also sure that Ancestor Shang will be watching the commotion after evaluating Qinqin’s words.”

It truly didn’t take long. The way of targeting them, though, was slightly unusual. They didn’t go straight for Yasenia. Instead, they targeted the maids.

A young-looking man and woman walked together with a few guards and pointed at Yasenia’s maids. “You and you, come along. I have taken a fancy to you.”

The Young Woman spread a fan and chuckled. “I will take that lamia over there. A truly rare species. To think such an interesting individual would develop from that species.”

Yasenia’s lips arched a touch wider than normal. The girls saw that smile and looked at the sky. ‘Heavens… You had to target the maids!’

The thought process was easy to understand. If I target the main group, they will have a chance to retaliate. If I target the “servants,” they can’t really take it seriously. Servants, after all, were not at the same level as their masters. In short, it was like poking at a dog only to be retaliated with full force.

While some would consider it valid, it was not proper in high society.

The maids looked at the two people who approached with cold expressions, but they didn’t answer. After all, they had to act like maids, and if they reacted, it would only make things difficult for Yasenia.

Only when they tried to be forceful would the maids react.

Yasenia dragged back her chair, creating a grating sound that reached absolutely everyone. Everyone stopped speaking and looked over, as if they found something amusing.

However, when Yasenia stood up and showed her full figure, clad in her seductive, purple dress, many failed to continue thinking, mesmerized.

Yasenia ignored the reactions and turned around with a smile, walking toward the two who targeted her maids.

The Young Master and his companion looked at Yasenia, freezing for a moment. Yasenia smiled at them. ‘Since you chose this method, you can’t blame me, can you? [Charm Release].’

“What a beautiful couple.”

A simple sentence spoken casually. Yasenia spoke as if she were pointing out the weather. However, as she focused all of her charm on those two and struck them frontally with her smiling face and figure, the effects were instantaneous.

“Hnng~.”

The woman flinched and bent forward slightly, her thighs pressing tightly together. A flush bloomed on her face in an instant, and her eyes became hazy.

The man, on the other hand, felt his pants become tight as a bulge visible even to a normal human appeared. If that was all, it would be embarrassing but nothing detrimental.

The problem was that Yasenia’s charm struck them with enough charm to make them climax instantly. If one focused, they would be able to see transparent liquid flowing down the woman’s thighs, and an increasingly dark patch appearing at the tip of the bulge in his pants.

Yasenia sealed her sense of smell and approached until she was somewhat close. Looking down at them due to her tall stature, Yasenia asked in a tender voice. “You both, would you mind leaving my maids alone? They are my precious people.”

“Aa-ahh…”

A trembling voice escaped the woman, as if her very womb was being squeezed. Her legs slowly lost strength, causing her to bend forward with both hands placed in her belly.

The man, meanwhile, flushed as his pants twitched and the smear grew by the second.

Everyone else in the room was absolutely stunned. The two individuals who were causing trouble were the son and daughter of two rather powerful families. Their strength was not that high, around the Second and Third Level of the Transcendence Realm. Nevertheless, they had Level Nine guards behind them.

The guards only noticed the oddity a moment too late, and one of them spoke loudly. “Audacious! You dare to use demonic skills on our Young Master!?”

Yasenia looked at him and raised her eyebrow. “Demonic skills? This is my charm, Senior. If they can’t take it, how about they step back and stop embarrassing themselves? At this pace, they will pee themselves from ogling my body. Look, your Young Master is about to start a self-pleasure show here in the middle of the room.”

The guards were startled and looked over, only to see the man and woman reaching out toward their waists. Without a second of hesitation, they picked them up and disappeared in a flash, leaving only two suspicious puddles behind.

Yasenia sneered at them and turned around. “If someone else is interested in speaking with me, I am all ears.”

While all the people were looking at Yasenia with fear and awe, an ancient voice spread through the room. “I am quite interested. I don’t know if you will give me the chance?”

Yasenia paused her steps and looked toward where the Shang Ancestor was. Even if he was much stronger than her, her Spiritual Sense was developed to a monstrous degree. Detecting the origin was not too hard for her.

So, her attitude changed. She bowed elegantly, placing her hand against her abundant chest. “It will be my pleasure, Ancestor Shang.”

***

A few moments earlier, Ancestor Shang had just listened to Qinqin’s story and looked toward the guest area. He naturally noticed Yasenia’s group; their collective beauty was too eye-catching.

Qinqin had, of course, spoken about her desire to be with Yasenia. At first, Ancestor Shang’s eyes almost rolled back in his head in anger. However, as he listened to Qinqin speak, he slowly calmed down, and a touch of interest appeared in his eyes.

Either way, there were always people ready to cause trouble to beautiful women and attractive men. So, he didn’t even need to plan anything. Waiting would fish up someone with enough arrogance.

He was right.

“Hm. The kid from the Zen family and the girl from the Luo family.”

Qinqin was looking as well, and a frown appeared on her face. “Ancestor Shang…”

“Silence. I won’t let anything happen to her, so continue watching.”

This wasn't a test of whether Yasenia could see him. It was a test of whether Yasenia had what it took to marry Shang Qinqin, one of the most talented children in the entire Shang Family in millennia.

What they saw next startled even Shang Qinqin. Qinqin had never, ever, been targeted by Yasenia using all her charm. She had not done anything wrong, and Yasenia didn’t really want to make the girl already in love with her lose her mind entirely.

So, she had been careful and only allowed her to see her “passive state.”

Now, an intangible force burst out from Yasenia with a faint, pinkish aura. The force of her charm struck Zen and Luo, crushing their barriers like paper and sinking into their brains and souls.

Then, they observed the ugly spectacle both of them caused. Ancestor Shang was dumbfounded. ‘...What kind of charm techniques does that dragon woman have? Did that Succubus Ancestor have the ability to achieve what I have just seen?’

He could swear that, at Yasenia’s level, even that deadly alluring Succubus Queen was unable to cause someone to just climax with a single smile. Not someone from a famous family with mind-protective charms.

Yasenia, though, thanks to the mix of her monstrously large soul and equally absurd charm, achieved ridiculous results with charm techniques.

Ancestor Shang chuckled to himself. ‘An absurd little fellow has appeared.’

“Pass. Let’s invite them in.”

***

Yasenia entered the room together with her wives. The maids waited outside the room. Once inside, her golden slit eyes focused on the elderly man sitting cross-legged on a mat. The old man looked old, but not unhealthy.

Upright posture, decent musculature, snow-white hair, some wrinkles, and profound, wise eyes. He also had a decently long beard, trimmed and covering slightly past his neck.

Yasenia moved toward the prepared mat and sat on her knees, her long dragon tail curling behind her. The other girls followed Yasenia as well and sat with the same posture around her.

“We meet Ancestor Shang.”

Their collective voices sounded like a celestial chorus, causing everyone listening to pause for a moment. Ancestor Shang smiled faintly for a second before recovering his stern expression. “I heard from Girl Qinqin about you. Before we speak, I would like to hear from you first.”

Yasenia raised her head, moving the long braid behind her with a polite motion. Then, placing her abundant hips onto her legs, Yasenia began speaking about what she needed to explain. Nothing more, nothing else.

She clearly explained her intentions to build a connection and integrate into the Central Area’s power structure. She also superficially explained the advantages of becoming allies with her.

Whether it was alchemy, blacksmithing, tailoring, cooking, or formations, her group excelled and could form a strong connection with a Merchant group seeking profit.

Ancestor Shang asked a few questions when proper, listening and sinking deeply into Yasenia’s rhythm. Not because Yasenia was charming him or anything, but because she was offering a truly attractive offer that he, even if he was stubborn, couldn’t pass up.

Once they were done, Ancestor Shang was looking at Yasenia with completely new eyes. ‘Incredible. This woman is not even 1,000 years old, and she has this much talent in all areas. Heavenly Genius, Heavenly Beauty, and an incredible head on her shoulders, together with boldness yet wisdom far beyond her age…’

He was sold!

“Our Shang family will cooperate, but with one condition. Shang Qinqin must remain by your side.”

At the sly remark, Yasenia could only smile wryly. ‘This old man wants not only a condition with profit but one with marriage… Well, whatever. Let’s see how things develop.’

She didn’t hate Qinqin, but she also didn’t like her enough to give her the wife position. Still, she would not stop the girl from trying. ‘It has been a while since someone clicked with me like this… It doesn’t hurt to see how things develop.’