Gu Qinghan watched Liana’s expression and couldn’t help covering his face with one hand.
Tonight, his original goal had been to test the Hypnosis Nullifier.
If successful, he could part ways with Miss Liana for good—no more fear of investigation.
But given her current state…
He had zero confidence.
After all, the Hypnosis Nullifier was merely a Level 2 alchemical potion.
Hardly inspiring high expectations.
Taking a deep breath, Gu Qinghan channeled his inner magic, reopened his eyes, and locked his gaze on Liana.
“Hypnotic Depth Perception.”
Silently invoking the ability, he received her latest status update—
Hypnotic Depth (Loyalty): 69 points.
[She harbors intense feelings for you. Every time she sees you, her heart races with longing and anticipation.]
[Note: Her emotions are overwhelming rationality. Monitor subtle psychological shifts closely.]
Gu Qinghan froze stiff as wood.
As expected.
In just dozens of minutes, Liana’s hypnotic depth had risen by 4 points.
Her shifting mental state had clearly accelerated the process.
Another deep breath. He calmly met Liana’s eyes.
*Must not provoke her further.*
“I’ll remake your dinner. No more questions!”
Waving a hand dismissively, he turned toward the kitchen.
Liana stood rooted in place, eyes lingering on his retreating back, lost in a daze.
Half an hour later.
Gu Qinghan discarded all dishes laced with Hypnotic Powder. Simple home-cooked meals replaced them: plain roasted chicken, a few fruits, two glasses of water.
He watched Liana eat obediently—no odd behavior at all.
A quiet sigh of relief escaped him.
For now, safety was secured.
As long as he treated Liana gently, her hypnotic depth wouldn’t spike further.
He felt he’d grasped the key. *Stay calm.*
“Miss Liana,” he said with deliberate elegance, “I have urgent matters to attend to. Would you mind stepping out?”
Beside them, Katarina lay utterly drunk—a perfect experimental subject.
Liana blinked, cheeks flushing crimson as she slowly lowered her head.
An awkward silence hung between them.
“Mr. Hohenheim… are you going to do something to Prosecutor Katarina?”
Gu Qinghan softened his tone, smiling gently. “Yes. It must be done now.”
“Is it urgent?”
“Quite.”
Liana’s delicate frame trembled slightly.
Gu Qinghan’s brow twitched. *Oh no.*
“You… can’t hold back your… perverted urges anymore?”
“Forget it! Just stay and keep Miss Katarina company!”
Hand over his face, he groaned inwardly. *No need to check—the depth definitely rose again.*
Liana blinked, a hint of excitement in her eyes, then nodded firmly.
“Okay!”
.
.
The plan was back on track.
Katarina was soon stripped and immersed in the medicinal hot spring.
Who undressed her?
The moment Gu Qinghan moved to help, Liana let out a soft moan, trembling.
“Mr. Hohenheim’s having another beastly outburst…” she murmured.
Forced to stand aside, Gu Qinghan could only watch.
*No more depth increases. Non-negotiable.*
Still, he assisted—Katarina’s drunken weight was too much for Liana alone.
He draped a towel over her private parts and chest (limited towels meant the rest stayed exposed), deliberately avoiding eye contact.
Gently supporting her waist with Liana, he lowered Katarina into the tub.
His palms unavoidably brushed her skin—scorching heat radiating through from the Hypnotic Powder’s effect.
Face composed, he settled her in.
Moonlight spilled through the window, gilding Katarina’s porcelain skin—smooth as milk, gleaming with subtle allure.
Soon, her skin flushed red. The medicine was working.
“Miss Liana, please administer this potion.” Gu Qinghan spoke quickly, handing her the vial.
Tranquilizing Potion.
The final step to verify the Hypnosis Nullifier’s effect.
Liana nodded solemnly, took it—then tilted her head back.
Gulp, gulp, gulp!
Gu Qinghan froze, watching her drain it.
“Miss Liana, what are you *doing*?!”
Only one batch of the nullifying spring existed. Missing the timing would ruin everything.
Anxiety sharpened his voice.
Liana shook her head frantically, pointing to her mouth—*not swallowed!*
He understood. She’d held it.
But why?
Before he could ask, she hurried to Katarina, gently parted her sleeping lips—and leaned in to kiss her—
“Stop! Stop!”
Gu Qinghan lunged between them, arms flashing. A swift grappling move pinned Liana firmly.
His eye twitched. *What bizarre logic?!*
*I said administer—not mouth-feed!*
A soft gulp. Half the potion slipped down her throat; a silvery strand of saliva traced her lip.
“Mr. Hohenheim… weren’t you punishing me by making me mouth-feed Miss Katarina… gulp?”
Flushed, earnest, eyes shimmering with anticipation, she panted softly.
Gu Qinghan sucked in a sharp breath. *Headache incoming.*
The Hypnotic Powder wasn’t just altering personality—it was fogging her mind.
“Listen carefully,” he gritted out. “Never ‘act out’ like this with anyone. Understood?”
Liana blinked, then wore a pitiful pout.
“But… I *want* Master to punish me…”
Gu Qinghan felt utterly helpless.
This world had gone mad—mice were even serving as bridesmaids for cats!
