The Dawn of the New World Chapter 1555

Although still suspicious, Song Yi didn't push the matter too much.

"Really? That does make some sense..." she muttered under her breath.

"Truly. From what you have described of this man he will not let his guard down that easily. Being a ruler from the outside world, it is most likely he had his own harem at one point or another so-"

"So he's a whore of a man with no control over his impulses. Pathetic but it makes complete sense," she snappily added.

The shade lightly shook its head, "Yes...but that means he should be quite experienced with the opposite gender which you can use to your advantage by conforming to the stereotypical women those of his station would come across."

Song Yi's head bobbed up and down in agreement, "You are right! Men like that only want women they can control and manipulate. The more innocent I come across the better it would be!"

"Precisely," even without a face anyone could see the Shade was quite relieved that she understood what he was trying to get at, "So you will also need to change your personality. Be more soft-spoken, smile and laugh at everything he says but not too much. Instead of asking any direct questions lead him to them. Did you finish your seduction training before leaving the clan?"

Song Yi averted her gaze, "O-Of course I d-did! Who do you think I a-am??"

*Sigh*

'So she didn't. And her stagecraft is horrendous, it will never work.'

"Okay, then change of plans."

The shade stood up and began inscribing words on the wall behind her using his inky hands.

She stepped back in confusion, "What??"

He explained all the details to her while writing so she could easily memorize them.

"Since you don't have 'too much' experience doing these kinds of missions you will need to be more sincere."

"What does that mean? What are you doing?"

"Instead of pretending, you will become another person entirely. From now on your name is Ji Yan. You are a cultivator traveling the wasteland trying to find a cure for her ailing father. You took out some loans for the journey but those people tricked you into selling yourself into slavery and now they want to collect. Are you keeping up?" he glanced at her stunned expression.

"I-I am but is this really necessary?"

"It is! This matter concerns the chosen one so we will not take any chances. You are Ji Yan, not Song Yi now. Every time you say or do anything first consider whether or not it is suitable for Ji Yan!"

"You are a dutiful daughter who has taken on severe danger just to have a chance at saving her father's life. You are neither strong nor powerful so you can never use any Song clan abilities. You are naive, gullible, and trusting to a fault despite everything that has happened."

Song Yi shook her head disapprovingly.

"But that doesn't even make any sense! Why would I still be so trustful of others when-"

"Because people like that exist- people who only see the good in others so they think the world is good. You are one of those people now. The man named 'Jin' will see that and try to help you in his own way. The more time you spend together the easier it will be to fish something out of him. You need only be Ji Yan."

Although she didn't agree with the method even Song Yi had to admit it made a lot of sense.

The Shade continued.

"You must empathize with the target. Listen carefully and answer with utmost sincerity as Ji Yan. Only when you truly believe what you are saying will he come to accept it because he is not a novice either. Never underestimate your mark!"

"I u-understand. I can- Ji Yan can do it!" she finished by pumping her undersized fists.

"Good. Give me some time to find an acceptable target to possess, one that can adequately play the role of your subduer," the Shade said while melting into the shadows but its voice still carried over, "Make the 'Iron Sand' your own and use it to your advantage. It can take any form and change into any color. Although it is more akin to armor, you must wear it like a second skin..."

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Approximately Thirty Minutes ago.

Hao Xuan made his way into the Yin infested sea of sand and ice that was the abandoned beast market. Since the barrier around the city had weakened as a whole things were even colder but at least there wasn't any sand being blasted into his face now.

He made his way over to the left corner of the Beast Market where the abandoned little shack was, and ran into Liet just as he was about to leave.

"My friend! You are back!" Liet flashed a warm smile but could do little else since his hands were occupied with all manner of tools and bags.

"Are you...leaving?" Hao Xuan asked looking up at the mule-sized bag on his back.