Then the already-controlled Xi Wen appeared leisurely, floating in midair with his hands clasped behind his back. Looking at the group before him, he said calmly, "Don't worry. This old man isn't someone who enjoys bullying children. I keep my word—your attack on me is in the past. Besides, you helped free me, which is a great service. Once I find an ideal body, I'll return this person's freedom."
Though he said that, the other six who had come with him all wore extremely grim expressions. They had come together in search of an opportunity, only to gain nothing they had hoped for and instead have Xi Wen's body taken over. Though his words sounded pleasant, none of them dared believe him. They absolutely could not gamble with their friend's life. Xi Wen held no ordinary status within Origin Return Manor, and they would have no way to explain things to the sect if they simply let him be taken away.
The moment Xi Wen loosened his soul suppression and allowed them to move freely again, Tang Meng made an extremely subtle motion with his Storage Ring and directly took out a jade talisman.
To ensure the safety of its disciples, Origin Return Manor issued teleportation jade talismans to those of sufficiently high rank. However, activating one consumed an enormous amount of contribution points. Although their lives were not in danger at the moment, they would never be able to explain things within the sect if Xi Wen were taken away just like that.
Just as Tang Meng was about to use the teleportation jade talisman, Xi Wen smiled faintly. He had already completely seized control of this body. With a point of his right hand, soul power spread like branches, instantly binding and tightening around Tang Meng, who had