Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Ling's face. He replied with interest, "Since Sect Master Yuan is so generous, I do have a favor to ask."
As he spoke, Xiao Ling quietly released a mysterious Soul Barrier, tightly enveloping the room. No matter what happened next, the guards outside would be completely unable to notice.
Yuan Yi was utterly unaware of this. His eyes lit up as he hurriedly said, "As long as it is within my abilities, I will naturally spare no effort! Please, speak freely, my friend."
Yuan Yi kept weighing matters in his heart. This mysterious man was unfathomable. If what he wanted could bring sufficient benefits, then helping him would be perfectly reasonable.
Having weathered many storms in the Black Corner Region, Yuan Yi understood how to weigh gains against losses. If this matter could greatly increase the Eight Gates's strength and bring in great wealth, he would certainly give it his all.
But if it was fraught with danger and far exceeded what he could bear, he would not take on such a thankless task.
Xiao Ling smiled faintly and slowly said, "Sect Master Yuan, actually, this pill of mine..." Halfway through, he suddenly paused. His gaze drifted as though he were pondering something, stirring Yuan Yi's curiosity and distracting him. Before he realized it, his vigilance had lowered.
Seeing Yuan Yi relax his guard, Xiao Ling seized the opportunity. He focused his mind and swiftly formed hand seals with both hands.
His powerful Soul Power, having reached the Spirit Realm, surged forth in an instant. Faintly visible patterns of light immediately appeared around them.
Almost instantly, the power of Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow erupted. Before Yuan Yi could react, he was easily controlled and fell into the bewildered state of the