When Han Li had nearly clarified the circumstances, he first found it difficult to determine the other's approximate age from their stunning appearance. The smooth, delicate skin suggested someone in their twenties, yet the eyes and mannerisms carried the air of someone in their thirties or forties. If the person were truly in their thirties or forties, there was still a certain air of pretension—like a self-assured, showy young nobleman. However, Han Li could easily see that the other was only at the foundational stage, mid-level. This was precisely why he had decided to stay. Otherwise, if the other had been at the late foundational level, Han Li would have questioned whether he should still get involved in such a dramatic situation. "I, Tian, can clearly state that unless this young lady chooses to leave of her own accord, no one will be able to take her away from me!" The handsome man, seeing Han Li's plain appearance and still only at the foundational stage of cultivation, couldn't help but cast a look of disdain. After lightly patting Dong Xuan'er's delicate shoulder once more, he said indifferently. Upon hearing this, Han Li, though clearly being dismissed by the man, showed no sign of embarrassment or frustration. Instead, he glanced back and forth between Dong Xuan'er and the handsome man, and then suddenly spoke in a firm tone: "Who exactly are you, to have resorted to such a method against our seven sects' cultivators? Your audacity is truly remarkable!" Upon hearing Han Li's words, the handsome man's expression slightly changed, but quickly settled back into composure. With ease, he replied: "What nonsense are you talking about? I and this young lady have truly found each other to be a perfect match. If you don't step aside, don't be surprised if I have no mercy!" Meanwhile, Yan Yu and Feng Shi, who had just heard Han Li's words, suddenly realized what was going on and immediately surrounded the handsome man with fierce determination, shouting angrily, "I've always thought Dong sister had gone mad—why has she suddenly ignored us both? It seems your young disciple has bewitched her with some strange spell! Unravel that spell right away, or else I'll not hold back when I strike you with my purple-glazed cymbal!" "Exactly! I've noticed something odd—how could Dong miss us completely and go off with a stranger like you? You must be some kind of demon! I'm determined to give you a good lesson, Dong sister's sake!" As they spoke, Feng Shi and Yan Yu each drew out a purple cymbal-shaped artifact and a short spear-like magical implement, clearly preparing to act. Facing the threat of a Foundation Stage Level I and a Foundation Stage Level II cultivator, the handsome man maintained a cold expression, his face growing pale with apprehension, and replied calmly, "You're overestimating yourselves!" At this moment, Han Li felt an uneasy sensation rising within him, instinctively sensing that the handsome man was extremely dangerous. He quickly spun his thoughts and shouted loudly to Dong Xuan'er, whispering through the air: "Dong Xuan'er! Look at what you've done! Don't you fear that Hong Fu Senior will be confined to you?" Han Li's whispered words went unnoticed by Yan Yu and Feng Senior, yet the handsome man seemed to sense something, fixing Han Li with a glare before hastily lowering his gaze toward Dong Xuan'er. However, at that moment, Dong Xuan'er's face turned pale with shock, and after a vigorous struggle, she managed to escape from the man's embrace and stepped back several paces. Then, a look of growing confusion appeared on her face, as though just awakening from a dream. Yan Yu and Feng Senior both were overjoyed by this development. But as soon as she saw the handsome man's face growing displeased and about to approach Dong Xuan'er, she immediately stepped forward, separating Dong Xuan'er from him without hesitation—certainly unwilling to let the hard-won clarity of Dong Xuan'er's mind be once again affected by his magic. Dong Xuan'er's consciousness was now fully restored, yet she seemed to have recalled something incredibly dreadful, refusing to look at the handsome man even once, and hurriedly rushing toward Han Li. She then hurriedly took refuge behind Han Li, completely cutting off the handsome man's angry gaze. Now, her body trembled continuously, her face filled with fear, and she had entirely lost her earlier haughty demeanor. The handsome man's face had turned slightly pale. With a venomous gaze, he scanned Yan Yu and Feng Sheng, who stood in front of him, and finally fixed his eyes firmly on Han Li. Seeing that all three of them were now staring at him with cautious vigilance, he realized that today's attempt to reclaim Dong Xuan'er from him would surely prove impossible. Since Dong Xuan'er's consciousness had fully returned, the three of them could easily hold her for a while, which would be enough to allow her to flourish as she was. Moreover, once the battle began, the likelihood of attracting other cultivators grew significantly, and he didn't want to be recognized here. Yet, throughout his life, had he ever once had a delicious meal slip from his grasp? Thinking of this, the handsome man's beautiful face slightly twisted, then said coldly, "This matter is far from over. I've now memorized the appearance of all three of you. Go on and make your own way!" With that, a flash of five-colored light radiated from his body, and he swiftly transformed into a streak of radiant light, shooting off toward the distance, leaving Han Li and the others standing there, wide-eyed and speechless! "...I don't know why, but as soon as my eyes met his, I felt as though my head had been struck by a thunderbolt—my mind went blank. I found myself eager to please him, willing to do anything for him, as if he were my destined master. I couldn't even think of resisting. Yet, I had only just met him! How could this be? I most certainly would not become anyone's slave!" Dong Xuan'er said, her face growing paler and paler, clearly overwhelmed by the sensation of being completely controlled—both mentally and physically—by the strikingly beautiful man. The experience had left her feeling more terrified than death itself. Han Li, meanwhile, exchanged glances with the other two, whose faces were equally strained. For a moment, none of them could speak. How astonishingly powerful this man's techniques were! If they had been subjected to such spells, how could they possibly have stood a chance? "Need not worry, I believe the mind-distracting technique the other side employs is quite powerful, yet it should not affect us three," Han Li thought for a moment before speaking calmly. "Now, what do you think, Han brother, do you have any insights?" Feng, his senior, perked up and asked with renewed energy. "Clearly, if the mind-distracting technique truly works on men, wouldn't you expect the other party—given their evident resentment when they departed—to have used it on us? Or perhaps their magical energy is insufficient, leaving them unable to cast it again. However, observing their confident demeanor when facing us three, it seems unlikely that their energy is depleted. Therefore, I believe the first possibility—namely, that they deliberately chose not to use it on us—is the most plausible," Han Li explained calmly. Upon hearing this, both Feng and Yan Yu exhaled in relief. Since the powerful technique appears to be effective only on women, they now felt confident. With their strength and magical artifacts, they had no real apprehension about facing off against the other party. "Master Han! If our female cultivators encounter this man, won't they certainly be controlled for life? I absolutely don't want that!" Dong Xuaner's face was pale as paper, and as she spoke, she nearly cried out. For the first time, she called the three characters "Master Han" with a deeply mournful tone. After all, with two Foundation-stage cultivators protecting her, things seemed genuinely secure. This time, she had been taken under control only because she had been unexpectedly unprepared. Next time, she wouldn't let the other party succeed so easily. Recovering her spirits, Dong Xuan'er soon became cheerful and playful with the two, fully displaying her fox-like charm, so much so that the two were nearly lost in the haze, no longer knowing which way was north or south. Han Li found himself both amused and a bit helpless. Indeed, Dong Xuan'er's cultivation technique bore a striking resemblance to the entrancing spell of the handsome, vibrant man—though less forceful in its approach. Still, her fox-charm spell was undoubtedly a very advanced form of mesmerizing technique. To bewitch a man completely, both mentally and physically, without a single sound or movement, as she did—Han Li believed it was no less effective than the spell of the handsome man. Truly, equally perilous!