Everyone in the Heavenly Prison rolled their eyes in unison, their hearts practically roaring inwardly.
That damned Flower Monk!
Is that liar of a mouth trying to make everyone die fast enough?
Zhang Yu's resolve was strengthened once again.
This One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones is definitely a pirated version.
Which unscrupulous merchant inserted this inferior Cultivation Method into the system?
Otherwise, how could such a bizarre Incarnation be created—someone who is more trouble than they're worth, a professional sabotager, and capable of causing irreparable harm to the original entity?
Zhang Lingyun's expression, which had just softened slightly because of Xiao Xuan's self-deprecating remarks, instantly darkened again.
She slowly turned her eyes, her gaze like an icicle, fixing firmly on Zhang Yu once more:
"You enjoy being with other women, don't you?"
The question, spoken slowly and deliberately, carried a chilling, judgmental tone.
"No, actually..."
Zhang Yu felt a chill run down his spine and instinctively wanted to deny it, but he actually got stuck.
He really didn't know how to respond.
At the crucial moment, it was once again the experienced and shrewd Xiao Xuan who stepped forward.
He suddenly gritted his teeth, his face showing a tragic and resolute expression:
"It was me, it was me who drugged him."
Every time I forced Mei'er and the others to... to get close to Zhang Xiaoyou, I would coat them with a special Illusionary Love Potion!
He wouldn't stop until he made something shocking, continuing to fabricate details without batting an eye:
"This medicine is a secret recipe of my Xiao Family. It can not only... arouse passion, but also amplify the senses."
It can also cause the poisoned person to become unconsciously addicted, producing all sorts of... pleasurable hallucinations and making uncontrollable sounds.
Zhang Xiaoyou... he was under the control of drugs the whole time, and had no control over his own actions.
Those reactions, those... sounds, were all caused by the effects of the drug, and were by no means what he wanted.
All the sins lie with me, Xiao Xuan; it was I who used drugs to manipulate Zhang Xiaoyou's mind and body.
Xiao Xuan's supplementary explanation was nothing short of a stroke of genius.
It not only perfectly explains the source of the "pleasure," but also concretizes and technicalizes the details of administering the drug.
This further solidified Zhang Yu's persona as the perfect victim.
Facing Zhang Lingyun's deathly gaze that seemed to freeze one's soul, Xiao Xuan remained unfazed, his eyes filled with sincerity and remorse. His mental fortitude was truly astonishing.
Zhang Yu listened in stunned silence, inwardly admiring Xiao Xuan's quick wit and thick skin, and secretly gave him a thumbs up.
Although the script became increasingly absurd, I accepted it in order to survive.
Senior Xiao, you're a true friend!
I'll take the blame, no doubt about it!
Xiao Meier reacted quickly, immediately following up on Xiao Xuan's words:
"What the Old Ancestor said is absolutely true."
We... used methods, only wanting... only wanting to make Young Master Zhang... unable to leave the Xiao Family...
We... we were also acting under orders..."
Her voice choked with emotion, and her superb acting skills made the whole lie seem even more profound.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Yu immediately revealed a look of realization, as if to say, "So that's how it is; I was harmed by the drugs."
He then looked at Zhang Lingyun with a wronged expression, his eyes seeming to say, "See, I told you I was passive, that I was being schemed against. I didn't know anything, and I was helpless too..."
Zhang Lingyun's cold gaze swept back and forth across the faces of Xiao Xuan, Xiao Meier, Zhang Yu, and the others.
Although she still had doubts, at least this explanation temporarily plugged the most obvious logical flaw and provided a seemingly reasonable explanation for Zhang Yu's innocence.
The main reason is that the part of Zhang Lingyun's consciousness subconsciously believed it.
"Snort."
She snorted coldly, which meant she had temporarily accepted this explanation.
But then, she stepped forward, stared at Zhang Yu, and said slowly in an unquestionable tone:
"Listen, I'm not the delicate Zhang Lingyun who used to hide in the back and cry."
I have plenty of strength and resources.
Her tone carried Jiang Ling's characteristic coldness and directness. "Although I am not entirely her, she is a part of me. Since she likes you..."
She paused, then her tone suddenly turned sharp, carrying an almost domineering declaration:
"Then, from this day forward, you can only belong to her."
"If I ever see you being ambiguous with other women again, exchanging flirtatious glances..."
Her gaze, like a tangible icy blade, slowly moved downwards, fixing on a certain vital part of Zhang Yu's body. "I'll castrate you first, so you can have complete peace and quiet."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu felt a chill in his groin, a coldness shooting from his tailbone straight to the top of his head, and he almost reflexively clenched his legs together.
This threat... is so targeted!
Simple, straightforward, direct, and effective!
Zhang Lingyun seemed somewhat satisfied with Zhang Yu's subconscious reaction of shrinking back.
The coldness in her eyes softened slightly, but her tone remained full of disdain and a condescending judgment:
"That brat from before, if she liked someone, she just liked them. What was there to hide or act coy about!"
"If you like something, just grab it."
To seize him, control him, possess him, and turn him into one's own private property.
This is the right way!
This extremely domineering declaration carries the obsession of Jiang Ling's thousand-year-old Vengeful Soul, her distorted understanding of emotions, and her absolute desire for control.
Everyone was stunned, especially Xiao Xuan and the others, whose hearts were filled with alarm bells.
This new Zhang Lingyun is assertive, domineering, and extremely possessive, and her methods will likely be extremely ruthless.
Zhang Yu's future days are probably going to be tough.
As for the Xiao Family, they will probably never have the chance to obtain Zhang Yu, this divine Cultivation enhancing Divine Artifact.
Xiao Fenghuang and Xiao Meier looked disappointed, but they dared not show the slightest change in the face of the domineering Zhang Lingyun.
Zhang Yu's lips twitched, and his heart turned ice-cold.
Oh no, it seems my sister has been completely led astray.
This view on relationships is terrifying.
He could almost see his future, a life of utter despair...
"Zhang Yu, pack your things and come with me."
Zhang Lingyun's voice rang out again, her declaration domineering and direct.
Walk?
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's heart skipped a beat.
He instantly thought of his reward mission for going to jail.
That was the foundation upon which he made his living and rapidly improved his strength.
Now that we've left the Heavenly Prison, what happens to this mission?
"I told you, you belong to me. If I leave, you naturally have to come with me."
Seemingly sensing Zhang Yu's momentary hesitation and resistance, Zhang Lingyun frowned, her tone growing even colder.
The murderous aura that had just subsided around her surged again, and the temperature in the air seemed to drop several degrees. "What, you have a problem with that?"
That sharp, knife-like gaze made Zhang Yu swallow back the explanation and questions that were on the tip of his tongue.
He could clearly sense that this was not a discussion, but a notification, or even an order.
Any form of rebuttal or delay could immediately provoke her merciless retaliation.
Under the control of Jiang Ling's part of her consciousness, Zhang Lingyun acted without any scruples.
If you say he'd be castrated, he probably really would!
But... what about my Heavenly Prison mission?
My daily and yearly Cultivation rewards!
Zhang Yu was inwardly wailing, feeling as if his heart was bleeding.
This is truly a difficult choice.
Not following them would immediately endanger their lives;
If you follow along, your long-term meal ticket might be gone.