Manipulative Harem God



The tumultuous battle had finally come to an end, leaving the monks utterly exhausted. He Ming lay on the ground, nearly unconscious from the profuse blood loss, while Lian Shen, with his strength all but depleted, stood there panting.

"Whoosh!"

Out of nowhere, a swirling vortex materialized beneath the Nighteagle's razor-sharp claws, and with a sudden, swift motion, it was sucked inside, leaving only a faint echo in the air.

Lian Shen, panting heavily, wiped sweat from his brow and turned to face the others. His voice was filled with urgency. "That talisman I used, it's meant to send these creatures back to the astral plane. But there's a catch – the stronger the beast, the more power it needs. We have to weaken them before we can use it again."

With the Nighteagle vanquished, Lian Shen's gaze shifted to Wu Xue and the rest of the group, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Hold on a moment," he muttered to himself, his voice tinged with suspicion. "They possess a spirit beast with dark affinity, and there's no connection to any martial arts organization. Are they trying to hide their true intentions? What could their goal be?"

Wu Xue, bewildered by the turn of events, murmured to herself, "Dark factions? What is he talking about? Who are these people?" She felt like she was living in a fantasy novel she'd never signed up for.

"Stay back," Rose suddenly stepped forward, positioning herself protectively in front of Wu Xue and Raven.

Raven, eager to help, attempted to move closer, but Rose's stern warning held her back. "But..."

Rose shook her head, her expression grave, signaling that the situation was far more complicated than it seemed.

Lian Shen, growing impatient with the lack of answers, took a determined step forward.

"Whoosh!"

In an instant, he appeared before Rose, his gaze piercing into hers. "What is your connection to the dark factions?" he demanded, his voice unwavering.

"Dark factions?" Wu Xue echoed, still trying to make sense of everything. "What is he talking about? Who are they, exactly?"

Desperation struck at her as she tried to comprehend how her life had suddenly transformed into a fantasy world.

She'd only ever fantasized about CEO novels, not dangerous situations like this.

Rose's voice trembled as she warned, "Don't come any closer. Stay back."

Raven hesitated but ultimately heeded Rose's plea, realizing that the situation was spiraling beyond their control.

With answers still eluding him, Lian Shen knew he had no choice but to resort to other means to uncover the truth.

Lian Shen's frustration was evident as he continued to press Rose for answers. "I won't ask again. What is your connection to these dark factions?" His voice remained firm, unwavering.

Rose, her eyes locked with Lian Shen's, hesitated for a moment, her mind racing.

She glanced back at Wu Xue and Raven, realizing that she couldn't keep silent any longer, or they might engage in another conflict, and without the night eagle defending them they were practically helpless here.

Although others can't see, Rose can sense a abnormal amount of energy coming from Lian Shen, which was quite intimidating.

With a deep sigh, she finally spoke, "We... we were investigating another group. Trying to expose their plans. But we didn't expect to encounter other cultivators."

....

"Yet another group, you say?" Lian Shen's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing and skeptical.

Rose could feel her patience dwindling rapidly. These bastards had ruthlessly blasted the house for no apparent reason and were now interrogating them as if they held the moral high ground.

"And which group do you hail from?" Lian Shen pressed on, his voice carrying a hint of disdain.

Rose, keeping her composure amidst the tension, responded, "Long Feng group." Her voice held an unexpected confidence, leaving Raven and the others intrigued, questioning her decision to reveal Zhang Wei's organization.

To everyone's surprise, Lian Shen's demeanor shifted. He squinted his eyes, scrutinizing them one by one. 'Long Feng group...?' he muttered to himself inwardly, contemplating if this was a new faction. Yet, someone capable of commanding such a powerful beast must already hold significant influence. Why had he never heard of them before?

Moments passed, laden with suspense, until Lian Shen finally spoke, breaking the tension. "Alright, you may all proceed." With a wave of his hand, he created a small opening in the barrier, granting them passage.

.....

'What!?'

'He's allowing us to leave!?'

Stunned expressions swept across their faces as they struggled to make sense of the monk's actions. They had never expected him to fiercely confront the creature only to grant them freedom later.

Rose, too, was taken aback, taking a deep breath in surprise. "We will follow your words, senior," she said, turning to urge Xu Jiali and Xu Yifan to hastily escort Wu Xue and Raven away. This was their best opportunity.

Lian Shen watched them intently as they approached the crack in the barrier he had created.

"What is happening? Who are they, and what are all these supernatural events?" Wu Xue whispered, walking weakly alongside Rose. She still bore the lingering fear from the car blast, and now her house had been reduced to nothingness.

"Why is this happening to me?" she wondered aloud.

"Shh!" Rose hushed her, issuing a warning. "Don't speak, just walk. I'll explain everything later. Let Zhang Wei come first. For now, it's better to leave."

"Zhang Wei?" Wu Xue's eyes widened. "You're with Zhang Wei?" she asked.

Rose nodded, urging them to move quickly. Even she hadn't been certain that dropping the name 'Long Feng' would work, but in a world filled with factions and different groups, it was unlikely these monks could remember every single one.

....

Wu Xue nodded in agreement, placing her trust in Rose and following her with utmost seriousness.

But just as they were on the verge of making their escape, a sadistic grin crept across Lian Shen's face.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Five talismans shot forth from his hands simultaneously, streaking towards their backs.

"Huh?"

They were overcome with astonishment as their bodies inexplicably began to float in the air. They found themselves ensnared, trapped within an invisible force as the crack in the barrier swiftly closed.

"What I hate the most is — Lies!" Lian Shen's voice echoed from behind them, distorting their expressions and sending shivers down their spines.

"Damn! He knew all along!" Rose cursed, her realization sinking in. Lian Shen had merely toyed with them earlier, and as she looked at him now, his sadistic demeanor left her disgusted.

Monks, indeed.

Just a sadistic bastard!

Wu Xue's face also shifted, a hint of worry crossing her features. She kept her lips sealed, making every effort to prevent the situation from escalating further by uttering something untimely.