Beautiful women were always dangerous. The more beautiful and single they were, the more dangerous they became.
This was a piece of worldly wisdom Lin Feng treated as gospel.
It was a constant reminder to stay vigilant and always have an ace up his sleeve when dealing with beautiful women.
That was why he hadnât told Sister-in-law Yurou everything, nor had he been completely honest with Chen Yanyan, even after she had confessed her feelings for him.
And now, facing the most beautiful woman in the world, even someone as resolute as Lin Feng had almost fallen for her tricks.
After all, who could have guessed that this shy, tender, charming, and seemingly harmless beauty would have an early Awakening of such a covert Spiritual Superpower?
And the most difficult kind to detect, at that: Mind Control.
Paired with her divinely gorgeous face and her tall, voluptuous, stunning figure, it pushed her charm to the absolute maximumâa perfect match for her Superpower.
If not for Lin Fengâs well-developed habit of prioritizing caution, he might not have snapped out of it. After all, she had only said a few words, which were far from being a threat to his physical safety.
But now that he had seen through her little tricks, no matter how beautiful the woman before him was, she lost that filtered halo in Lin Fengâs eyes. He temporarily suppressed the stirring desire within him.
His rational mind had once again taken control.
Once Chen Yanyan, the only other person present, had left, Lin Feng chose to lay his cards on the table. He watched as the beauty before him trembled, the color draining from her face as it filled with terror...
He smiled faintly and took his hand off the grip of his gun.
"Shhh, donât move. And donât call for anyone."
"Slowly, place whatâs in your palm on the table."
Jiang Yunâer swallowed hard. She didnât know when he had broken free of her charm. Before the other woman left, everything had been going so smoothly.
She had been just one final stepâor even half a stepâaway.
âCould it be that this handsome, smiling man has been playing along with my act from the very beginning?!â
At this thought, Jiang Yunâer grew even more panicked. When the ability she was so proud of failed to work, her mental defenses crumbled like a bursting dam, washed away in an instant.
Her long legs, which had been crossed, were now uncrossed as she moved her hands. She pressed her flawless, toned legs tightly together, muscles tensed to stop her whole body from trembling.
She tried to regain her composure.
âI havenât lost yet. Even if heâs seen through my plan, he wouldnât dare do anything to me.â
âBesides, the camera in the back is still recording. As soon as I leave this repair shop, Iâm still Jiang Yunâer, the world-famous superstar.â
When she placed the recording pen from her palm onto the table, Lin Feng reached over and picked it up. He crushed it into pieces right in front of her horrified eyes.
Then he picked up the kettle and poured her a cup of tea.
"Miss Jiang, donât you understand that you should come to a negotiation with sincerity?"
"You were lucky this time. You ran into me, and Iâm a reasonable person. If you run into someone else next time, the thing that gets crushed might not be just this little toy."
"Donât be in such a hurry to leave. Weâre not finished here."
"Of course, I canât force you to stay if you want to leave. But for tomorrowâs mission to film the slaying of the Black Spine Zergs, I imagine Miss Jiang will be able to have a nice chat with the Tier One Zergs."
"Right? That Charm Ability of yours is really useful."
The manâs calm, unhurried words thundered in Jiang Yunâerâs ears like a clap of thunder, echoing relentlessly.
Not only had he ignored her mind-charming ability, but he had also seen through all of her plans.
It even made Jiang Yunâer suspect that Lin Fengâs awakened Superpower was mind-reading, that he could see her very thoughts.
But now was not the time for suspicion. The man before her was waiting for a response, and he was not one to be refused. This made Jiang Yunâer extremely uncomfortable; in her twenty-two years of life, she had never been in such an awkward and embarrassing situation.
But the manâs gaze was like a sharp knife pressing against her throat.
Steeling herself, Jiang Yunâerâs voice trembled.
"I... Iâm sorry, Mr. Lin..."
"It was my fault for using my Superpower on you without permission."
"Itâs just that I canât really control it. It always seems to activate without me realizing it."
Lin Fengâs brow furrowed, his smile vanishing.
"For adults, an apology is more than just a few words."
"I know you have a powerful background, maybe youâre the illegitimate child of some big shot. But this is the front line. This is where we face the Zerg Raceâs attacks head-on."
"In a world where you donât know if youâll live to see the next day, when things get desperate, no one cares about your background. So many of Hai Cityâs elite have died under the mandibles of the Zerg Race..."
"Their bones are gone, and they died as insignificantly as rats and ants."
"Here, only strength earns respect. Remember to be more respectful toward Awakened."
"Alright, so what can you offer as compensation for your âunintentionalâ offense toward me?"
Jiang Yunâerâs body flushed with heat. Tiny beads of sweat formed on her snow-white skin. Lin Fengâs deep voice was like a demonâs whisper, pushing her step by step into a bottomless abyss.
It was a harsh lesson for a life that had been nothing but smooth sailing.
âThinking it over, based on what Lin Feng said, the only thing I have to offer... is myself.â
Immediately, some indecent images flashed through Jiang Yunâerâs mind, but she knew she couldnât give in and agree!
Her status as a top-tier international superstar, her own position and influenceâshe couldnât possibly submit to a petty man who wasnât even a military officer.
After a moment of struggle, Jiang Yunâerâs tone became firm.
"For my unintentional offense, as compensation..."
"I can give you my private contact information."
"In the future, if thereâs anything you need, as long as itâs something I can do for you, just ask. Except for..."
Lin Feng nodded and replied coldly,
"Control those idiots under you. I donât want to see any mention of me in the promotional videos or news reports that get released."
Hearing the manâs demand, Jiang Yunâer breathed a sigh of relief. She immediately promised and gave her word again and again, even making a solemn vow, terrified that Lin Feng wouldnât believe her.
Seeing Lin Feng nod in agreement, Jiang Yunâer stood up at once, wanting only to escape the awkward atmosphere of the repair shop and return to her comfortable, private RV.
However, just as she turned, the manâs indifferent voice, which sent a chill down her spine, came from behind her:
"Did I say we were done?"
As his words fell, the click of a pistol hammer being cocked sounded in unison, causing Jiang Yunâer to freeze and slowly turn back around.
Lin Feng smiled and spoke calmly:
"My woman had to go rest early because of you. So, youâll have to take over and finish whatâs left."
Jiang Yunâerâs expression changed. She hadnât expected Lin Feng to refuse to let her off the hook after all. A resolute look appeared in her misty, tear-filled eyes, but her voice carried a sob.
"I told you, I wonât do that kind of thing. And you already agreed..."
Lin Feng grunted.
"Iâm not going to touch you. Itâs just washing my feet, helping me bathe, and giving a massage to soothe my muscles. If youâve never taken care of someone before, then you can start learning now."
"If you continue to be willful, opportunities like this will only become more frequent in the future."
With that, Lin Feng stood up and walked into the RV behind him, leaving one last sentence before he disappeared.
"You make your living with that mouth of yours. Youâre articulate, so use that silver tongue of yours to persuade me."
Jiang Yunâer stood frozen, watching Lin Fengâs figure disappear into the dark doorway of the RV. After a few minutes of struggle, she finally made up her mind.
She picked up the teacup from the table, drained it in one gulp, then took a step, walked into the RV, and removed her veil.
Looking at the man sitting on the sofa, she lowered her proud head, her eyes welling with tears.
"Promise me youâll help me complete my full Awakening."
Half an hour later, with her veil back on, Jiang Yunâer strode out of the Armored RV and hurried back to her own.
She grabbed a bottle of mountain spring water and poured it into her mouth.
...
Inside the Armored RV, Chen Yanyan walked out of the bedroom, holding a phone that had just recorded a video, and handed it to Lin Feng.
"Do we really have to go this far?"
"We might need her help in the future."
Lin Feng shrugged. Looking at the new friend request he had just accepted on his phoneâfrom a user with the screen name "Yunâer"âhe broke into a satisfied smile.
"Donât worry. This is just a precaution. A taste of her own medicine."
"What goes around, comes around."
"With this, wonât she be much more obedient?"
Chen Yanyan nodded.
"Alright then. After this mission is over, Iâll send her a few screenshots."
Lin Feng stood up, tightening his belt.
"Remember to censor it."
He then walked out of the RV, looked at the ten pairs of Black Spine Zerg Giant Mandibles piled to the side under a tarp, and initiated the fusion Upgrade for the Lv12 Armored RV.
[Armored RV Lv12/19, Red Quality]
[Upgrade Points 10/10 (Upgradeable), Damage 50, Defense Power 80, Average Speed 120 km/h, Range 450km]
[Extra Attributes: Biological Armor (Defense Power +30), Armor-Piercing Car Head (Attack Power +20), Slightly Worn]
[Consume one bound synchronous upgrade to perform a fusion modification?]
[Optional Materials: Black Spine Zerg Giant Mandible, Machine Cannon, Divine-level Pistol Replica]
Lin Feng selected "Yes" without hesitation.
A red light shot from his body into the Armored RV and the ten pairs of cleaned Giant Mandibles nearby. The next moment, the Black Spine Zergâs Giant Mandibles slowly faded and disappeared, while a faint red glow appeared on the surface of the RV.
The previously fused Fine Steel Armor began to twist and deform, gradually taking the shape of several Divine-level Pistols.
After initiating the evolution, Lin Feng went back into the RV and into the bedroom. On the bed, Chen Yanyan was already waiting.
Lin Feng took off his clothes when his eyes suddenly lit up. He hadnât expected that the Lv16 Machine Cannon at his waist, which had been undergoing a long night of upgrading...
...had finally finished in the early hours of the morning:
[Grenade Cannon Lv17/19, Red Quality]
[Upgrade Points 0/9, Damage 150, Effective Range 6 kilometers, Remaining Bullets 4000/4000]
[Extra Attributes: Bullet Recovery 1/s, Spatial Magazine 4000 reserve ammo, Eye of the Death God 0/50]
[New Extra Attribute, choose one of two]
[Bullet Time, Firepower Coverage]
[Countdown 5, 4, 3...]