Lin Yu (Exclusive item: Empty Shell): I've never met anyone better at acting than you

The reason Lin Yu released the "God of Desire" at this moment is actually quite simple.

He didn't actually intend to attack Qin Siyu there, but rather to intimidate her and make her realize that he was no match for her either.

The reason he chose "Desire itself" was because... Lin Yu was very certain that Qin Siyu was someone who "knew what she was missing".

Martial artists from the Prison Mountain Realm might not recognize the aura of the God of Desire, and Qin Siyu might not recognize the other techniques Lin Yu possessed...

But Qin Siyu would definitely recognize "Desire".

The last time Li Nian mentioned Qin Siyu, it was because this "Moon-Exploring Star-Plucking" told her about the [Desire Orb], which Li Nian remembered.

And indeed...

When Lin Yu revealed the identity of the "God of Desire," Qin Siyu's expression turned even more unpleasant.

"The master of the Six Desires Demon Lord is... the Heavenly Demon who once contended with the Dao Ancestor... You brought such a dangerous being back to the Two Mountains and Six Hells, you outsiders are truly insane!"

Upon hearing Qin Siyu's words, Lin Yu calmly replied, "You flatter me... It's just that your world isn't our world, so I don't care much about the survival of the beings in this world—those who treat you like human beings, like Brother Jian, aren't the mainstream in our world."

Qin Siyu remained silent, only staring at the golden figure behind Lin Yu: "So... you're planning to kill me, aren't you?"

"No, that's not it," Lin Yu said. "I'm just proving to you... that although Brother Jian is very strong, I'm not someone to be trifled with either."

Qin Siyu frowned. "You want to prove you're stronger than Daoist Master Xingyi? I admit that the Heavenly Demon Projection behind you is terrifying, but... Daoist Master Xingyi has also slain beings at the Demon Lord level."

Lin Yu spoke again, "Yes, I know... so my comparison isn't with Brother Jian —but with Heroine Qin Siyu. Please consider this: can the combined Daoist Master Xingyi and me compare to that guy who threatened you to harm us?"

"To be honest, I don't really believe that any Yaomo in the Prison Mountain Realm could be stronger than the two of us combined."

Qin Siyu's expression changed slightly. "How did you know?"

Seeing Qin Siyu's astonished expression, Lin Yu sighed and said, "I can see through your disguise and performance. Isn't that enough to prove I'm smart? There probably aren't many people who can do that!"

"Moreover, this isn't hard to guess—the anomalies within the Duxuan Sect certainly weren't caused by you alone, so there really is a terrifying Yaomo here," Lin Yu said, looking at Qin Siyu. "Under these circumstances, your decision to attack me and Brother Jian instead of actively cooperating with us... is enough to explain the situation."

"You must have been... threatened by that Yaomo within the Du Duxuan Sect that's causing these anomalies."

"Besides, you just said yourself... 'I have to live.'"

As Lin Yu spoke, Qin Siyu's expression became complicated. "That's right... I was indeed coerced into doing these things. Otherwise, I would never have wanted to harm anyone, much less become enemies with Daoist Master Xingyi."

Lin Yu looked at Qin Siyu and said, "So, I hope you'll consider this... No matter what methods that Yaomo used to coerce you, if Brother Jian and I join forces, we might still be able to protect you."

Qin Siyu's expression was conflicted, then she said with a hint of despair, "I believe you and Daoist Master Xingyi are both very strong, but it's too late..."

As Qin Siyu spoke, she rolled up her sleeves, revealing several menacing purplish-black marks crawling on her slender arms, as if they had stained her veins, and they were even pulsating slightly.

These marks extended upwards, like vines wrapping around Qin Siyu's body beneath her skin, a truly horrifying sight.

At the same time, Qin Siyu took two deep breaths, seemingly stopping the operation of some kind of technique within her body. The flow of her originally hidden qi and blood True Essence began to be perceptible to Lin Yu.

During this process, Lin Yu also sensed the aura emanating from Qin Siyu —she possessed a profound and terrifying demonic energy.

But that demonic energy clearly did not belong to Qin Siyu herself.

Lin Yu roughly understood as well.

Is this... a curse?

Qin Siyu nodded. "Yes, it's Curse Technique planted by Yaomo."

Upon hearing Qin Siyu's affirmative answer, Lin Yu immediately connected it to the aura emanating from those corpses.

"Wait a minute, so the demonic energy remaining on your companions... isn't because they practiced demonic arts, right?"

Qin Siyu sighed, "Yes, they, like me, have all been Curse Technique by the Yaomo... We've been under this Yaomo's Curse Technique ever since we entered the Duxuan Sect and were trapped here."

Lin Yu said in a low voice, "No wonder... So this is the price for entering this 'Yin Side'?"

Qin Siyu pursed her lips and said, "That's right. As long as you're trapped here long enough, you'll definitely be corrupted by these Curse Techniques and never be able to leave."

"No means can eradicate this influence... We've tried everything, which is why I say it's too late."

"Because I witnessed firsthand how my companions, one by one, were corrupted by this curse, uncontrollably heading towards the depths of Yin Side, and then... when they reappeared, they were already mutilated corpses."

"Because we figured out the pattern of the appearance of the Yin Side on the first day, and where it was safe when the Yin Side arrived, but... they still died, all because of these damned curses, the cause of which we don't even know!"

As Qin Siyu spoke, her tone was sorrowful, but she no longer felt much excitement or resentment, as if she had numbly accepted the fact.

"I've survived this long not because I have a way to resist this corruption, but because the Yaomo here still needs me—I hear its whispers every night after I fall asleep," Qin Siyu said painfully, clutching her hair. "It says... if I want to live, I must wait for a Daoist Sect master to arrive here and leave him here forever, then it will let me go."

Lin Yu frowned upon hearing Qin Siyu's words. "You believe the words of Yaomo?"

Qin Siyu shook her head and sighed, "I don't believe it... but I have no choice. If I defy its will, my entire Meridians will be wracked with excruciating pain, a mixture of tingling, numbness, and itching—I'm just a thief, not one of those Daoist Daoist Sect who can maintain their integrity even under the torment of Yaomo!"

Lin Yu said, "I understand, you do have your reasons... but I can indeed save you."

Qin Siyu looked at Lin Yu and said with a wry smile, "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just... we've tried many methods. Although we are a group of martial arts practitioners, you've also noticed that one of my companions is Guan Night Orchid, a descendant of a prestigious family—she carries a top-tier Daoist Sect Talismans for self-defense."

"We've tried everything— Daoist Arts, Fang Techniques, and Martial Arts —but no one can lift this curse. We can only watch helplessly as the demonic energy seeps into our bones and Three Hun and Seven Po —a process we cannot resist, much less reverse."

Hearing Qin Siyu's words, Lin Yu spread his hands. "That's why I said... I'm Yaomo."

"You bunch of warriors... have you tried Yaomo methods?"

Qin Siyu was taken aback when she heard Lin Yu say that, "What do you mean?"

"The best way to deal with a Yaomo is, of course, to use the methods of another Yaomo."

As Lin Yu spoke, he gently waved his finger, and the golden light behind him suddenly condensed and instantly entered Qin Siyu's body, attaching a layer of golden light to her body surface.

Qin Siyu exclaimed in surprise, feeling her True Essence surging uncontrollably within her body. At the same time, she began to Hallucination before her eyes—gold and silver treasures, coral and jade... a wealth of riches and honor seemed within her grasp. The extravagant life of fine clothes and sumptuous food that she had only seen in ancient books seemed to be right before her eyes!

While Qin Siyu was experiencing Hallucination, Lin Yu immediately began communicating with the God of Desire on a spiritual level.

"So, whose Great Demon's methods were these?"

The God of Desire replied swiftly, "I really don't know!"

"This aura... it's most likely that of a rising star who appeared in the Prison Mountain Realm after I left. The Curse Technique are exquisite and vicious; he must be a very talented junior Yaomo."

Although the response was swift, it wasn't the answer Lin Yu wanted.

Lin Yu thought to himself, "If that's how you put it, then I won't count it as you 'making the move' this time."

Although the God of Desire had promised to help Lin Yu for the first three times for free, upon hearing Lin Yu's threat, the God of Desire, who wanted to use this opportunity to offset one of the free opportunities, became anxious and quickly spoke up.

"Don't forget... Look, although I don't know the details or origin of this Curse Technique, it's still easy for me to temporarily sever your connection with the caster and prevent it from affecting this woman!"

Listening to the words of Desire itself, Lin Yu once again gave his own response.

"Then hurry—if anything happens to her, I'll blame you."

The God of Desire was also confident. "Don't worry, it's just some Curse Technique. Even if I can't break it, I can guarantee that I'll make Curse Technique ineffective in a short time—that's very simple!"

Then, the next moment...

A burst of golden light emanated from Qin Siyu's body, then suddenly tightened and completely disappeared into her body!

On Qin Siyu's body, faint gold appeared on the purplish-black crack-like patterns, and then the surging demonic energy on them weakened a bit.

Qin Siyu's eyes cleared, and she quickly realized that something was happening to her body.

Then...

An expression of disbelief crossed her face, followed by delight.

"What did you do?!"

"You actually... did it!"

At this moment, Qin Siyu looked at Lin Yu with a very complicated expression.

Gratitude, shock, nervousness, and awe... all appeared in her eyes at the same time.

Lin Yu looked at that complicated expression and sighed.

"I really admire you now... you really are a good actor."

"Can you please stop acting at a time like this, Qin Siyu? I've never seen anyone better at acting than you!"