At these words, the Innate Fate Wheel trembled slightly, as though it was a little afraid.
"All right, all right, I won't say any more. You should hurry back too. Make sure to rest—you have terrible dark circles under your eyes."
Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden nodded, then turned and left.
"There is a small purple bottle by the entrance. Give that bottle to Uchiha Shin and have him use it to collect one of Goku's souls. This bottle is specifically made for holding souls," the Innate Fate Wheel's voice sounded from behind her.
"Alright."
A sigh came from within the Innate Fate Wheel, after which it fell quiet again, as though there had never been any life within it.
Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden went outside. It was still the middle of the night, so she returned to rest. The next day, she found Uchiha Shin.
"Lady Xuannü, did you find any results?"
Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden told Uchiha Shin what had happened, then handed him the purple bottle. It was not large, only about as long as a middle finger.
"Thank you, Lady Xuannü." Uchiha Shin was delighted as well.
"Are you planning to change the fates of Goku and the others?" Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden asked.
Uchiha Shin nodded. "Of course. If I had known earlier that their fates could not be changed, I might have come here in advance and turned the Innate Fate Wheel to alter them."
Now, however, it seemed possible to change them.
Lady Xuannü nodded. "If you truly wish to change them, you will have an opportunity when the Innate Fate Wheel turns next time. But changing them will be extremely difficult. You must think this through carefully."
"I have already thought it through. If their fates are not changed, not only will they