CBGC - ch102.1

Chapter 102: Stab

     Su Tingyun sits on the cold floor, her face as pale as paper.

     The Springwater Sword is like crystal clear water in her hand, appearing or disappearing according to her will, which is a clear indication that it has recognized her as its master.

     But back when she first injected her consciousness into the sword, she was definitely knocked back by a powerful force. Why does it look like it has acknowledged her now? And the ring that she couldn’t get rid of no matter how hard she tried…

     Speaking of which, Su Tingyun carefully examines the ring in her hand. At this time, she notices that aside from the red line that appeared after absorbing the Heavenly Fire, there are now two thin marks of green and gold on the ring. She blinks, then those strange colors disappear once more.

     She reaches over to touch it, and the ring feels like it’s soaked in water. It’s cold to the touch, giving her a little comfort. She wonders whether the ring could also go inside her primordial spirit, but as soon as the thought flashes through her mind, she finds that the ring on her finger has disappeared.

     The ring is floating in her Dantian Sea of ​​Consciousness, but the Springwater Sword isn’t there. Could it be that the Sword has been taken away by the ring when it disappeared? Just like the Pill Fire back then?

     Her head hurts too much, the more she thinks about it, the more it hurts.

     Su Tingyun didn't have the energy to keep studying these things. She can barely support her body as she stands up. After taking two steps, she half-falls to the bed. Then she closes her eyes, hoping that with the help of the ring, she could accumulate a little bit of strength.

     She must have been unconscious for at least a day, otherwise, her primordial spirit wouldn’t be this weak. She was able to last for about two days in Xiao Mei’s body. To her, a physical body is just a shell, and she can assume that the time she can stay in Xi Guang's body can only be short and temporary. If that Demon doesn't undo the seal on this body, her primordial spirit is very likely to get shredded inside. And so, she has to negotiate with the other party.

     A little while later, the stone door opens and the Demon Venerable walks into the room.

     He has changed into a gold-trimmed robe, still exposing his collarbones and the blood-red jade dragon pendant on his neck, which sways a little as he walks, mirroring those red pupils. He looks very evil, like a dark devil suddenly unfurling his wings in the middle of the night.

     The Moon Worship Cult’s Demon Venerable is temperamental and he kills people as easily as scything flax. His favorite pastime is toying with human souls. In his hands, one can say that existence is worse than death...

     The only thing that Su Tingyun could use to threaten him is Xi Guang's life. He was willing to risk all the dangers in order to snatch Xi Guang's body, which is enough to prove that Xi Guang must be very important to him. Thinking about it, he must have been one of the servants under Xi Guang's skirts back then. Even if he wasn't, he probably wouldn’t want Xi Guang to really die.

     Su Tingyun opens her eyes, and says bluntly: "If you don't release my seal, I will die, and she too will die." Her complexion is deathly pale, blood seeps out from the corners of her mouth, her soul energy is very weak, but her eyes are extremely resolute.

     The Demon Venerable is an expert at controlling souls, and his favorite thing is to play around with those remnant souls. One glance, and Su Tingyun's current state is very clear to him. Naturally, he knows that her primordial spirit is very weak. But he is not in a hurry, he merely chuckles,  "You want to discuss terms with me?"

     He strides over, sits right next to Su Tingyun, hugs her to his lap, snakes a hand around her slender waist, and rubs her chest with the other. Then he says softly: "All who dared to impose demands upon me have perished."

     His voice is dark, and even the breath from his mouth is cold.

     The chilling air reaches Su Tingyun's neck, making her skin instantly break out with goose pimples. But she is not afraid or panicked. She grits her teeth and sneers, "I will die if I don't negotiate with you. Since I’ll die either way, I’m taking my chances." She casts the Demon Venerable a sidelong glance and says coldly: "What do you say?"

     You won’t mourn my death, but would you be willing to let Xi Guang die?

     Unexpectedly, the Demon Venerable stares blankly, then he bursts in laughter and claps his hands twice, "That's right, that’s the face." Back then, Xi Guang had this elegant and noble appearance, but only a few people know what she was like behind closed doors

     This appearance is so beautiful, even a cold glare can enchant people.

     "If you don't undo the seal, I will die, and so will she." Seeing his expressions, Su Tingyun gets a little nervous, but she stubbornly keeps herself calm and coldly repeats what she said.

     "That won’t do. If I unbind you, what’s to be done if you run away?" The Demon Venerable smiles playfully, his entire demeanor looks very strange, like that of a lunatic. There’s two red spots on his fair cheeks, which are very dissonant.

     "Don't you know my situation?" Su Tingyun purses her lips a little and says: "If my primordial soul isn’t anchored to something, I will still disappear. I need to enter that little bell of yours to nourish my soul."

     Not all things can accommodate a soul. The stronger the spiritual energy, the more restrictive conditions and natural luck are required, not to mention a protective barrier formation. The Soul-Restraining bell of the Demon Venerable is a deliberately refined soul device for precisely that, just enough to keep her primordial spirit from getting extinguished.

     "Oh, so it’s just all about you asking for favors. But what can you give me?" The Demon Venerable tightens his grip on the woman in his arms, pressing his chin between her shoulder and neck, nuzzling gently.

     Su Tingyun is extremely repulsed, but still manages to pull herself together, "I will pretend to be Xi Guang, listen to your orders, and help you get what you want."

     Didn't he want an obedient Xi Guang to stir up trouble? Then she will temporarily pretend to be Xi Guang who obeys his orders.

     There is a mirror next to the bed, and Su Tingyun can directly see the reflection of the Demon Venerable’s expression in the mirror. He looks very happy at first, a ruffian’s smile on his face. Then his expression changes abruptly.