The sun sets, casting long shadows on the distant mountains.
Lin Yuan, upon returning to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, did not take the previous events to heart. If "Xue Qinghe" truly intended to eliminate him, then he should not be so ruthless.
At this moment, Ye Lingling was cultivating in her room in the courtyard. As for Shang Que, he would naturally not appear here without Lin Yuan's orders.
Lin Yuan stepped into the Secret Chamber. Several days had passed, and he wondered how Xiao Wu was doing.
As the door to the Secret Chamber opened, the scene inside was revealed. In the pitch-black Secret Chamber, Xiao Wu, dressed in tattered clothes, huddled in a corner, tears still clinging to her eyes, and reeking of a foul stench.
Seeing someone arrive, Xiao Wu excitedly ran over and knelt in front of Lin Yuan. Because of her long crying, she had no more tears left, and she looked like a stray dog kowtowing and begging for forgiveness.
"Your Lord Lin Yuan, I truly know I was wrong. Please, please let me go. I don't want to stay here any longer. If this continues, I'll go completely insane."
The Secret Chamber contains energy set up by Lin Yuan. Anyone captured here will be unable to use Soul Skill and Soul Power. Even Xiao Wu, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, cannot see any sunlight here.
That's why Xiao Wu was so afraid to stay here any longer, and she just wanted Lin Yuan to let her go and let her do whatever she wanted.
Lin Yuan looked at the dirty Xiao Wu in front of him, slowly squatted down on the ground, then grabbed Xiao Wu's chin with his right hand and said indifferently:
"Remember this: your life does not belong to yourself, but to me. If I wanted to kill you, it would be easier than crushing an ant."
Xiao Wu nodded with teary eyes, bowing humbly, "I really know I was wrong, Your Majesty. From now on, I will do whatever you want me to do."
Lin Yuan slowly stood up, glanced at Xiao Wu's tattered clothes, and then said indifferently, "If it weren't for the fact that you're still somewhat useful, you would have been dead long ago."
"I'm giving you one last chance. If you still want to leave here, I don't mind cutting off your head right now and sending your soul flying."
"I... I understand..."
Xiao Wu knew in her heart that Lin Yuan was not joking with her. If she chose to disobey, she would be killed by the Asura Demon Sword. At that time, she probably wouldn't be able to beg for mercy.
Lin Yuan said calmly, "Go wash yourself clean and change into clean clothes. If you dare to disobey me again, I will keep you here for a few years so that you will understand what true cruelty is."
Xiao Wu trembled all over and nodded hurriedly, her voice trembling as she replied, "Yes, Your Lord Lin Yuan, I will go... I will go wash it clean right away."
She dared not delay for a moment, dragging her tired body, she staggered toward the washroom in the Secret Chamber.
Although the environment inside the Secret Chamber was extremely simple, some basic living supplies were still prepared for her, including clean water and clothes.
Lin Yuan stood at the door of the Secret Chamber, coldly watching Xiao Wu's back, without the slightest pity in his eyes.
To him, Xiao Wu was nothing more than a tool, a pawn to help him achieve his goals. If she weren't still of use, he would have eliminated her long ago.
"Remember, I gave you your life, and I can take it back at any time."
Lin Yuan's voice was cold and authoritative, like a sharp sword hanging over Xiao Wu's head, making her dare not have the slightest thought of resistance.
Xiao Wu didn't turn around, but silently quickened her pace. Her heart was filled with fear and despair. She knew that she had completely fallen into Lin Yuan's control and could no longer escape.
Seeing that Xiao Wu had obediently listened, Lin Yuan said no more, turned around and left the Secret Chamber. He had other things to do and didn't have time to waste here.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Wu, having finished her bath, walked into the room. Her face was flushed after getting out of the water, and she looked somewhat timid.
Lin Yuan, who was cultivating, opened his eyes, looked at Xiao Wu who was carrying a basin of water for washing feet, and said indifferently, "What are you doing here?"
Xiao Wu replied, "Senior, I'm here to wash your Xiao Wu. I've been reflecting deeply these past few days and realized I shouldn't have made any small moves. I hope Your Majesty can be magnanimous and forgive Xiao Wu this time."
Lin Yuan didn't speak, slowly closed his eyes again, and left the task of washing Xiao Wu to handle.
Xiao Wu looked at Senior Lin Yuan, who was cultivating with his eyes closed, gently bit her lower lip, and personally washed Lin Che's feet.
Lin Yuan frowned slightly. When he felt the warmth from her feet, he opened his eyes. When he saw Xiao Wu washing herself, he asked, "You don't need to stay here. Go out."
Xiao Wu shook her head, afraid that she would be locked in the Secret Chamber again, and choked out, "Waaah... waaah... it was Senior Shang Que who told me... he said... that this will make Senior more comfortable."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan didn't want Xiao Wu to continue. Just as he was about to make a move, Xiao Wu lowered her head again, and her eyes gradually turned red, as if she remembered what had happened earlier.
Half an hour later, Lin Yuan shook his head helplessly and said indifferently, "Remember your identity. If you don't want to perish prematurely because of this, you must understand everything you should do."
"I forgive you for what happened before, but if there is a next time, you should understand what the price will be."
"Waaaaah... Xiao Wu knows..."
Before long, Xiao Wu immediately stood up, quickly picked up the teacup on the table, and drank the tea in one gulp.
He wiped the water from the corner of his mouth, picked up the foot bath water, left the room, and returned to the room where Ye Lingling was.
Watching Xiao Wu leave, Lin Yuan didn't say anything more, nor did he continue cultivating. He turned around, lay down on the bed, and fell asleep. He figured he could talk about it tomorrow.
The next morning at dawn, the golden rooster crowed.
Ye Lingling, who had just finished her cultivation, noticed Xiao Wu lying on the bed, her clothes Xiao Wu. She frowned slightly and was about to say something when she saw her teacher drinking tea in the courtyard.
It's clear that Xiao Wu's ability to get out is largely due to her teacher.
Ye Lingling was also quite soft-hearted, even though Xiao Wu had left the aura of Soul Beast on her body.
But she was also one of her closer friends here, and seeing that the teacher had stopped punishing her, Ye Lingling didn't say anything more.
Ye Lingling dressed and went straight to the courtyard. She bowed to Lin Yuan, who was sipping tea, and asked, "Teacher, was it you who released Xiao Wu?"
"Yes, she is still very useful. If she dies, it will have a great impact on you in the future."