After laying out their tempting offer, the Gu Family members began planting Life-Taking Gu in Ling Tian and the others. They weren't worried that anyone would resist. With their strength, they could kill these people with ease—even a single one of them would be enough, let alone the dozen or so gathered here.
Knowing the Corpse Incense Demon Lotus could neutralize the Life-Taking Gu, Ling Tian and Yan Yun had nothing to fear. Still, worried that the Gu Family members might notice something was off, they pretended to look terrified and anxious.
"So the Life-Taking Gu is planted directly in the forehead. Aren't they worried that cultivators might have Nascent Soul armor at the Order Divine Artifact level protecting their Nascent Souls?" Ling Tian wondered.
"Heh, you really are a fool. Nascent Soul armor offers limited protection against soul-energy entities. Armor at the Order Divine Artifact level is a little better, but only a little. And in a situation like this, would you dare use it to resist?" Po Qiong teased. Then, remembering something, he cautioned, "Ling Tian, try not to resist when the Life-Taking Gu enters your Nascent Soul. Conceal the aura of your Bodhi Tree so you don't arouse their suspicions. Besides, the Buddhist light radiating from the Bodhi Tree should somewhat restrain the Life-Taking Gu."
"Po Qiong, do you think they'll watch the Life-Taking Gu enter our Nascent Souls?" Ling Tian asked, his voice carrying a hint of worry. He was afraid the Gu Family members might probe his Nascent Soul.
"Usually, they won't. Using their divine sense to follow the Life-Taking Gu into a cultivator's Nascent Soul is dangerous. The Gu might end up merging with the Nascent Soul," Po Qiong replied. "The Gu Family does have a Mother Gu, but forcing the Life-Taking Gu out