"Brother Fu, you've worked hard."
Shen Luo raised a hand and flicked it. Several spirit talismans shot out and landed on Xie Yuxin, binding her firmly in place.
"It was nothing, but... in her condition, I'm afraid recovery will be difficult..." Fu Donglai frowned deeply. He seemed hesitant to speak, but ultimately said it anyway.
When Fu Donglai had restrained Xie Yuxin earlier, Shen Luo had already sent him a voice transmission explaining Xie Yuxin's identity and origins.
"We were once old acquaintances. I cannot stand by and watch her be turned into such a baleful corpse. Even if she cannot be saved, I must at least set her Divine Soul free," Shen Luo said with a sigh.
"That would be for the best. Cultivation is a path that defies heaven; the slightest misstep can lead to such an end. Had Brother Shen not saved me this time, I likely would have faced death as well," Fu Donglai said with feeling.
"There is no need to bring up the past again. Earlier, I delayed your recovery. We will be staying here for a while, so take this opportunity to recuperate properly," Shen Luo said.
"Your Free-and-Easy Mirror has accumulated a tremendous amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth. My injuries are nearly healed already; in a few more days, I should recover completely," Fu Donglai said with a nod.
With that, he walked to one side, found a corner, and sat down cross-legged to meditate and regulate his breathing.
Shen Luo looked at Xie Yuxin, who remained bound in place yet continued struggling on her own. Her once lovely face had become incomparably twisted and ferocious, and he could not help feeling saddened.
He waved a hand and took out the yellow jade tablet. Closing his eyes, he immersed