Tai Yu and Chao Hui met at the Old Place where they usually handed over "props." Everyone was fairly familiar with it.
For Tai Yu, Old Bai Jiao's death had left the situation over there uncertain. Choosing this place at least gave him some peace of mind. Yet the prepared Chao Hui easily guided Tai Yu's consciousness into chaos, allowing Old Bai Jiao's consciousness to naturally surface and take control.
Though he had completely changed his appearance and was now in a state where he was only half in control of himself, Old Bai Jiao still held absolute authority. He and Chao Hui traveled by car to the ritual site that had been prepared in advance. Feeling the health and vigor of his new body, he habitually reclined halfway across the back seat while Chao Hui sat respectfully opposite him.
Old Bai Jiao described his "physical impressions" from this period and made arrangements. "Tai Yu's self-awareness is stronger than expected. There have been some unforeseen thoughts and actions, but he can still be controlled. The most urgent matter now is to disrupt his original rhythm of life and prevent his old habits from being reinforced."
Chao Hui nodded repeatedly. "We've already arranged for pressure to force him out of Le Guo Fitness Center. He's currently in the evaluation period for Interstellar Citizen privileges, so the external pressure is just right... This was also the timing you arranged."
Old Bai Jiao nodded slightly, his fingers toying with the pendant on his chest as he emphasized, "But remember to provide him with 'sources' in time and speed up the progress of the 'advancement course.' The more he uses this pendant, the faster the fusion will proceed."
Chao Hui continued to acknowledge his orders.
At this time, the car arrived at the ritual