Bai Jizi felt as if he had fallen into a vast, tightly woven net. No matter how he twisted and leaped, he remained caught in its mesh, unable to escape.
Ignoring Bai Jizi's astonishment, Xu Yi immediately sent the Origin Seal Bead into his mouth.
He activated the technique, and Bai Jizi began trembling violently again. The veins all over his body bulged; there was no way to fake this kind of pain.
Xu Yi recalled the Chiwu Worm and lifted the restriction.
It was worth mentioning that, having finally been let out, the Chiwu Worm seemed reluctant to go back. Only after Xu Yi glared at it did it obediently burrow into his spiritual platform.
Xu Yi released Bai Jizi and tossed him two healing pills.
Bai Jizi took the pills and swallowed them without hesitation. The muscles in his face were still somewhat stiff; clearly, the excruciating pain had dealt him a serious blow.
He sat cross-legged on the ground and looked up at Xu Yi. "I wonder if your earlier promise still stands, Brother Xu?"
Xu Yi furrowed his brow slightly and fixed his gaze on him. "Whatever you want to say, Brother Bai, just say it."
Brother Bai said, "You said you had no enmity with me, Brother Xu, and only wanted to make use of my extensive knowledge to accomplish your own goal. Once you achieved it, you would lift the restriction and restore my freedom. Do you still stand by that promise, Xu Yi?"
Xu Yi had indeed mentioned it at the time, but not in such detail. Bai Jizi had added quite a bit, though the overall meaning had not changed much.
Fortunately, Xu Yi had not changed his mind. "I never go back on my word. You needn't doubt me, Brother Bai."