"Don't misunderstand." Ling Zhuo immediately added, "I bear no ill will toward Miss Qingyu. Whether it is your mother or those people from the Flower Sect, they will still need you to persuade them personally on our behalf. You will become one of the Spirit Clan's most important guests."
"The only thing I want is Xiao Yan's life."
At those words, aside from Ling Luo and the other man, who already knew the details and showed no change, everyone else wore different expressions.
Dan Chen frowned at the mention of Xuan Yi's name, while Cao Ying looked suspiciously at Yao Qingyu, clearly pondering something. As for Yi Xu, he licked his lips and gave an odd smile at the atmosphere.
Yao Qingyu's pupils abruptly contracted, and her heart sank completely. The worst possibility she had imagined had come true: Ling Zhuo knew her identity, and he was utterly certain of it.
"Where did you learn this?"
"You needn't concern yourself with that. And don't hope to lie your way out of this. Since I said it to you, I naturally investigated everything thoroughly."
Everyone was currently within Mist Mountain, where their Dou Qi was suppressed and could not be used. Yao Qingyu swept her gaze around and found that every person surrounding her possessed Spiritual State Soul strength. She continued, "What if I refuse to cooperate?"
"Heh..." Ling Zhuo's tone was frivolous. "If you refuse to cooperate, then we'll see whether Xiao Yan is willing to save you once you're in danger! After all, according to the rumors, he was personally trained by your father as a disciple."
Before Ling Zhuo could finish speaking, Yao Qingyu directly unleashed her soul power and charged straight toward Yi Xu. Her soul power was invisible and formless, yet its pressure forced Yi Xu