Xiao Luo Si R walked alone through the hazy red mist. All was deathly silent, yet it seemed that every step he took was accompanied by a soul-rending sound.
Bloodthirsty, violent, hateful...
"Master."
The newcomer was Black Soul, Gao Chang Gong, who had only recently awakened... He had been wandering outside the river valley all this time, never leaving—and not daring to leave.
"Mr. Gao, you're here."
Gao Chang Gong was instantly filled with trepidation... Compared to the Holy Lord of old, his current master was far too easygoing. "May I ask why Master summoned me?"
Xiao Luo Si R thought for a moment before saying, "I remember Gu Kai has been following you lately... Are you planning to take him as a subordinate?"
Gao Chang Gong lowered his head. "I have no such plans for now. It's just that Gu Kai has some attainments in painting... Perhaps, perhaps he could be of some help to me."
"You've run into trouble?" Xiao Luo Si R suddenly became curious.
In his impression, these Black Souls—specifically, the Black Soul Envoys of the past—were all extremely experienced. Any one of them could turn a Minor World upside down, and they were all highly capable.
Boss Luo had never seen a Black Soul Envoy encounter a problem they couldn't solve. The ones he created later didn't count.
"It's not exactly trouble." Gao Chang Gong shook his head. "However, if I get the chance, I might take Gu Kai into the myriad heavens... This subordinate has a place he wishes to visit. That Place requires someone skilled in painting to cooperate with me."
"When are you planning to go?"
"This subordinate doesn't know. I'll follow Master's orders in all things."
"I understand." Xiao Luo Si R nodded. "Then we'll make arrangements after I return to