Unity Heaven Art

"Old Wang, don't let this disturb your peace of mind. There will be a way," Yang Chenglu said.

Wang Ling took a deep breath, and his thoughts settled completely.

"Now that the path of the Unity Heaven Art is closed too, I need to think carefully about my next step."

Yang Chenglu nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Lin Qing. "Lin Qing, you've rendered a great service to the Soul-Calming Office and all of Shichuan Prefectural City. You deserve a generous reward. After discussing it with the Eight Executives, I've decided to grant you a set of Treasured Armor, a fine horse, a thousand taels of silver, and your choice of one rare treasure from the Inner Treasury. You'll also become one of the candidates for Office Chief."

"Thank you, Commissioner Yang." Lin Qing bowed.

"Are you satisfied with these arrangements? If not, say so. As long as your request isn't excessive, I can grant it!" Yang Chenglu said.

"More than satisfied. I don't need to choose a rare treasure, either. I'd like a Five-Saints Soul-Nourishing Pill," Lin Qing said.

"Very well, it's settled. Focus on recovering for now. I'll have someone deliver all your rewards shortly," Yang Chenglu said.

With that settled, Yang Chenglu did not linger. He left with Wang Ling.

Alone in the room, Lin Qing suppressed his excitement and, with a thought, chose to absorb Gu Jialuo's soul.

In that instant, his mind jolted. A tearing pain struck as a flood of memories poured into his head. They seemed to exceed what his body could bear, leaving him dizzy, his five senses in disarray, and on the verge of passing out.

Suddenly, a message appeared before him.

The absorbed soul's quality differs too greatly from the host's. Seal its memories?

"Seal them!"

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