'I choose the first option. So, do I need to buy aphrodisiac from the system shop!?'
[Ding! No... The spiritual pool has two arrays below. If you break the left array, it will release the aphrodisiac smoke, however, if you break the right array, it will release the poisonous smoke ]
Ooh!?
Have never heard of such a thing but it feels like that is something a protagonist encounters and gets freaky with his women.
Hmm, maybe this is a chance for some protagonist.
His eyes glowed deep red as his gaze penetrated the barrier of the spiritual pool.
Indeed there were two arrays.
The pool wasn't very deep so, if someone tripped then there could be a high chance that it would be activated.
But which one it would be, remains totally on luck.
...
"Umm, does young master also want to join!?"
Luo Yi asked while blinking her eyes, they found it together so, it would be granted that he might also want to join but didn't, to respect them.
Of course, it was a scenario she made up in her mind.
"This Young Master has nothing to gain from spiritual Yin pool... " Zhao Fan responded.
"Oh! Ok then..." Luo Yi nodded her head thinking what he said made sense but something felt off.
"Are you sure!? It feels like you are related to Ice Dao... It will help you increase your cultivation base and strengthen your element," she added.
Ooh!? She can sense the element of ice from him?
[Status Window ]
[Luo Yi ]
[Physique: Ice jade empresses body physique ]
No wonder she can sense the element of ice, so, she possesses the body of Ice Empress.
A sinister smirk appeared on his face.
Certainly, the pure Yin essence of such a physique would be beneficial to him, right?
"Mm, if we look at it from that way it is certainly true but I wonder how fellow daoist managed to find that I am related to ice?" his question turned the atmosphere oppressive.
Indeed how did she know?
Was it because he ate the Ice peaches? But that doesn't reveal he possesses an ice element.
And what's more? He showed then that he could use alchemy and array formation so, how could he be an element master?
"Th-This..." She was speechless, she just said it out of goodness but it seems she spoke something she shouldn't.
"Don't get it wrong Young Master, Luo Yi is sensitive to Ice, she didn't mean anything more," Cici hurriedly defended Luo Yi.
"Ooh!? If so then... Let me join too," he decided to join in the pool.
With a flick of his hands, his robe vanished and only white clothes covered his main region.
He had a good physique with a wide chest and sharp jawline so, few women couldn't help but have their jaw dropped, cheeks flushed red.
Plus his scent it was strange.
The scent of Dao harmony physique.
Their cheeks turned red, and few looked at the pool.
Meanwhile, Zhao Fan decided to act, as a single thought was enough.
Crack!
Deep beneath the rippling water, a faint pulse of pinkish energy coursed through the array.
The left array shattered in silence.
For a moment, nothing happened, until, nearly an invisible mist began to rise from the pool's surface.
It was subtle at first, like warm steam rising from hot water making their bodies heat up.
The women soaking in the Yin Pool didn't notice immediately, but Zhao Fan's eyes remained calm as he observed their reactions.
Was this really meant for a protagonist?
Then, What if some random protagonist pops up and decides to fight him?
Indeed, that is really possible for, after all, there are 2 "female leads" here and the heavens might want to save them.
He quickly decided to deploy an array to prepare in advance.
...
Luo Yi was the first to react.
She had been speaking to the others, but suddenly, her body trembled slightly. Her cheeks flushed an unnatural pink, and her breathing became a little irregular.
"Hah… this water… feels… strange?" she murmured.
One of the Ice Jade Peak maidens turned toward her with a frown. "What do you mean?"
Then she, too, felt it.
A warm sensation spread across her limbs, a tingling heat curling deep inside her body. It wasn't painful, but rather… pleasant.
And wetness... Yeah, wetness.
...
Zhao Fan remained silent, his arms crossed as he closed his eyes, all indifferent.
"Young Master Zhao," Cici suddenly spoke, her voice softer than usual. "D-Do you feel anything?"
Zhao Fan's expression remained impassive.
Did she think he would be affected too?
Quite foolish.
But!!! Then again was he someone she should talk to when the situation was unknown?
Nonetheless, the aphrodisiac was truly powerful and, he, himself could feel his blood boiling.
Fuck!
Yet, he did what any careful villain would do.
He played along.
"It seems the pool is special... It feels like my blood is boiling and...," Zhao Fan spoke, voice calm yet deep.
Luo Yi swallowed, her gaze flickering. "Special…?"
Then her cheeks turned more red as she realized it.
Dirty mind activated... She believed just like how she was wet, he was hard.
No doubt about it... It feels like an aphrodisiac.
Shameless... She shook her head trying to calm down.
But, what if he meant something?
But, did it really mean something else?
Why did he have to stop like that?
...
Zhao Fan nodded to her words. "Indeed. The spiritual Yin energy here must be purifying your body and increasing your cultivation rate. However, the process… seems to create an unusual warmth within the body. It is likely a natural reaction."
By phrasing it this way, he provided with them an explanation that prevented immediate panic.
Some of the Ice Jade Peak women hesitated, looking at one another.
It made sense, didn't it? This was a sacred Yin Pool.
"Young master must have been cultivating in seclusion for too long... This is aphrodisiac," Cici said while she pulled her hairpin.
The hairpin was an antidote to most aphrodisiacs.
"The pink mist that is slowly becoming visible is a strong aphrodisiac, but luckily we, members of Ice Jade peak wear the hairpin which also works as an antidote to aphrodisiac,"
Cici added.
Zhao Fan: "..."