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Gu Jinyan was startled.

Once mastered, the secret art of manipulating people's minds can subtly influence their thoughts, which would undoubtedly be a huge help to her revenge plan.

Her fingers lightly traced the words on the scroll, her thoughts racing.

Although this technique is powerful, it is obviously extremely complex and can only be performed through a specific medium. The medium mentioned on the scroll is the jade pendant in her hand.

Gu Jinyan raised the jade pendant in his hand, which he had worn for many years and which emitted a cold glow under the candlelight.

She never imagined that this seemingly ordinary jade pendant was actually a secret treasure, with such a profound connection to ancient secret arts.

The scroll further describes that the jade pendant contains a special energy that can amplify the wearer's mental power, enabling them to penetrate the minds of others through the "art of mind control".

The jade pendant is not only a key to casting spells, but it can also enhance the caster's mental power, allowing her to control suggestions with a wider range and longer-lasting effects.

The examples mentioned in the scroll made Gu Jinyan's heart race—the ancient ancestors who possessed the power of the jade pendant had used this secret technique to manipulate events in the court and silently turn the tide of battle.

This is exactly the power she needs.

In the power struggles within and outside the Prince's mansion, direct confrontation often brings unnecessary risks, while secretly controlling the minds of others is the safest and most effective method.

What she wanted was precisely this ability to subtly influence the fate of others.

Realizing this, Gu Jinyan became even more determined to explore the power of the jade pendant.

If one can fully grasp the true power of this jade pendant, one can take the initiative in the game of human nature.

Her gaze was focused, her heart filled with anticipation.

The scroll details the steps and methods for manipulating people's minds, but many parts are obscure and difficult to understand, requiring extremely high mental focus and mental strength to execute.

One must first improve one's mental strength through continuous practice in order to eventually master this ancient secret technique.

She closed the scroll and carefully put it back into her bosom.

She held the jade pendant tightly in her hand, and its cold texture no longer seemed ordinary, but rather carried endless power and hope.

In the following days, Gu Jinyan secretly began studying the scroll and jade pendant.

She carefully chose a secluded courtyard away from the hustle and bustle of the mansion, ensuring that she would not be disturbed.

Late at night, she would light a solitary lamp, close her eyes and meditate, holding the jade pendant in her hand, feeling its hidden power.

Her initial attempts made her realize that this power to manipulate the mind could not be mastered overnight.

While the jade pendant's power could enhance her perception, it still required an extremely high level of mental focus to truly enter another person's mind.

She studied every word in the scroll repeatedly and gradually grasped its secrets—manipulating the mind was not about forcibly intruding.

Instead, it is like an invisible thread that must slowly and gently seep into the other person's mind.

The night was deep and the palace was silent, save for the distant rustling of the leaves in the wind.

Gu Jinyan quietly arrived at a secluded courtyard, where it was quiet and deserted.

This was a testing ground she had secretly arranged long ago, and no one in the manor would easily set foot here.

Her gaze was deep and focused, her hand tightly gripping the jade pendant, while she had been secretly plotting for a long time.

Today, she will conduct her first real test.

The mind-control techniques recorded in the scroll are incredibly mysterious, but Gu Jinyan is not entirely sure whether they are as miraculous as described.

To avoid arousing suspicion, she chose an inconspicuous servant in the manor—a lowly person who would not attract any attention, making him the perfect target for her test.

The servant arrived as promised, standing respectfully before Gu Jinyan with his head bowed, completely unaware of what was about to happen.

Gu Jinyan looked at him, but secretly activated the mental techniques recorded in the scroll.

The core of this technique lies not in forcibly controlling the other person's will, but in subtly and gradually infiltrating into their mind.

With just a little guidance, she can subtly lead the other person in the direction she sets.

She spoke casually, "I've heard you've been quite troubled by a few trivial matters in the household lately?"

Her tone was calm, with a hint of concern, as if she were inquiring about the other person's troubles.

The jade pendant in her hand quietly began to release a faint energy, connecting with her mind and gently seeping into the air.