Just as expected, once he left Xu Xiu'er's bedchamber, "communication" was restored, and he sensed Little Doubi's presence again.
He steadied his emotions and let his consciousness descend into Little Doubi's body through the link between master and Spirit Servant.
Zhang Yuanqing "opened" his eyes, and the sight before him gave him pause. His vision was warped and dim, with surging undercurrents and countless impurities drifting through it.
Underwater?
Why was Little Doubi underwater?
After pondering blankly for several seconds, he decided to take control and assume command of Little Doubi's body.
But after trying, he failed.
Little Doubi's state was unusual at the moment. His treasure-hunting skill had activated, and instinct was controlling his body, rejecting any outside influence.
A similar situation had occurred on the night they surrounded Black Impermanence.
There was treasure underwater? Zhang Yuanqing's heart stirred, but he did not stop trying to control him. Bit by bit, he influenced Little Doubi, attempting to interrupt his state.
Little Doubi's intelligence had only just awakened, and his self-control was weak. He could not restrain his instincts, but as his master, Zhang Yuanqing could.
The last time at Songhai Elementary School, he had not disturbed his Spirit Servant mainly because he wanted to see what treasure it had found.
But Guan Ya and the Queen were in danger now. He could not let Little Doubi remain "out of control."
More than ten seconds later, Zhang Yuanqing finally gained complete control and pulled Little Doubi's head out of the water.
As his view changed, he saw the clear river surface, the opposite bank built from blue stones, and moss growing thickly along the shore.
Then the Queen's despairing voice reached his ears:
"I-I'm getting dizzier and dizzier. My heart's beating faster—I could suddenly die at any moment. Guan Ya,