Chen Lin had intended to destroy the Youruo remnant thought all along. He had only said so much to her to set the mood and ask for a greater reward.
Seeing that he had built things up enough, he immediately made his intentions clear.
Xin Yueling froze at his words, then shook her head dejectedly. "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Chen, but a heretical entity like Luo is far too high-level. We may be powerful Void Refinement cultivators, but we are insignificant beside such an entity. Even a mere wisp of its lingering thought is beyond our means to expel."
Chen Lin frowned. He had not expected her to be so pessimistic.
But on second thought, perhaps she simply did not trust him. He was speechless. You invited me here, yet you don't believe in me? Then why waste my time?
He wanted to flick his sleeves and leave, but held himself back.
Looking straight at her again, he said, "How will we know it won't work unless we try? Why not let me give it a try first? If it does work, wouldn't that put your worries to rest, Fellow Daoist Xin?"
Xin Yueling hesitated, but with the conversation having reached this point, she could only nod. "Then sorry for the trouble, Fellow Daoist."
Chen Lin immediately made his preparations and warned her, "My technique inflicts severe damage on the soul. Protect your soul source with your bloodline power, Fellow Daoist Xin, lest I injure you without clearing away the heretical entity."
Then he took out a Spirit Pact. "Also, this technique is my trump card, and I don't want outsiders learning about it. Please sign this Spirit Pact. It will ensure both our safety."
Xin Yueling had been worried that Chen Lin might take advantage of the