The Soul Witch clan elder revealed himself and softened his tone.
"Young friend, do not be angry. I had no choice but to do this. As long as you are willing to cooperate with me obediently, these soul talismans will naturally remain obediently within your divine soul and serve your use."
A chill entered Xu Chunniang's eyes. This old thing truly harbored no good intentions. She had been too careless.
It seemed that in the future, when dealing with old monsters who had lived for countless tens of thousands of years, she would have to be even more cautious.
Seeing that she remained silent, the Soul Witch clan elder continued.
"I know you are unhappy. If this had happened to me, I too would have harbored resentment. But the benefits I have brought you are real enough. Those external possessions aside, the secret art I taught you is a treasure of my clan, its value beyond measure.
"By teaching it to you, I have in truth already regarded you as half a successor. Once I escape my predicament in the future, I will formally accept you as my disciple."
Xu Chunniang said coolly, "There is no need for that. I have no intention of recklessly taking a master. You need only tell me what tricks you placed in the cultivation art and how they can be removed. Otherwise, there is no need for our cooperation to continue."
The Soul Witch clan elder frowned. "Young friend, why must you put things so absolutely? You are the person I selected, and you are the only one I can rely on. How could I possibly harm you? I merely did this for an extra layer of assurance.
"At my level of cultivation, I dare not owe overly heavy karma. You have helped me,