To keep the Key from falling into someone else's hands, Vermilion Bird had long since completely erased from its mind the memory of "giving away the Key."
So—
Even if someone later searched its soul, they would never be able to find the Key's whereabouts!
Looking at Vermilion Bird, Chen Changming's eyes were full of gratitude. He murmured, "Senior, to protect me and protect the Key, you truly went to such painstaking lengths..."
Chen Changming believed—
If Vermilion Bird had not deleted that memory, then whoever had searched its soul would certainly have found him—and killed him for the treasure!
By doing this, Vermilion Bird had not only preserved the Key, but also preserved his life.
Perhaps, in a certain sense, Vermilion Bird had preserved itself as well.
The person who had searched its soul had not killed it. Perhaps they still harbored a trace of hope, believing Vermilion Bird retained some value and temporarily sparing its life.
"Kid, let go of me!"
Vermilion Bird continued struggling, but it was too weak to break free from Chen Changming's palm.
"Senior, forgive me."
Chen Changming took a deep breath, his expression turning solemn.
He began to use the Spirit-Locking Pact.
Given the current situation, he had to establish a contract with Vermilion Bird. Only then could he better keep Vermilion Bird under control and prevent it from losing control.
Light flickered between his brows as thick Golden Heaven Locks emerged one after another, shooting into Vermilion Bird's brow.
Resistance surfaced in Vermilion Bird's eyes as it struggled without cease, trying to shatter the Golden Heaven Locks.
Seeing Vermilion Bird's violent reaction, Chen Changming felt something was wrong. In his haste, he summoned Little Wolf.
"Little Wolf, lend me a hand!"
He sent out a strand of divine sense.
Little Wolf immediately