Flesh Devouring

"Gu Yue, you bastard, let me out already! Otherwise, don't expect me to cooperate with your plans in the future."

Na'er threatened Gu Yue from within the Spirit Sea. When it came to control over their body, she and Gu Yue each held half. With Gu Yue determined not to let her out, Na'er truly could not break free anytime soon.

If she resorted to force, it would not be difficult for Na'er to break through Gu Yue's control. But this was their shared body after all, and they were about to eat.

Under such circumstances, Na'er did not want to fall out with Gu Yue completely. She could only use this seemingly feeble threat in an attempt to force Gu Yue to yield.

However, Gu Yue simply ignored Na'er's threat. At some point later, when she immersed herself in a certain state, the defenses of the Spirit Sea would naturally develop a slight opening. At that time, Na'er would seize the opportunity to escape on her own.

And before that?

A mere Na'er should obediently stay in the Spirit Sea and serve as part of her play.

"Fusheng's bedroom, if I remember correctly, should be this way." Gu Yuena climbed the carved wooden staircase with light steps. Each step produced a faint, crisp sound that echoed through the quiet stairwell.

A faint scent of sandalwood permeated the second-floor corridor, mingling with the distinctive fragrance of wooden furniture to create a warm yet mysterious atmosphere.

The carved sandalwood door stood half-open, warm yellow light pouring through the crack like flowing water and casting a soft patch of light upon the floor. Within it, wisps of agarwood incense drifted upward, adding a hazy beauty to the tranquil scene.

Gu Yuena had only just approached the doorway and had yet to touch