Everyone had deep misgivings about having their soul examined.
After all, if someone wanted to harm them, once that person touched their soul, holding them in the palm of their hand would be child's play.
Nuwa, however, cooperated fully. She looked calmly at Wang Shi.
"Fellow Daoist Stone Spirit has shown me kindness. Even if you took my life, I wouldn't blink. Of course, I have even greater faith that you mean me no harm."
"If you truly find something wrong with me and need to act, do it as soon as possible. Don't hesitate. This eerie darkness is simply too difficult to deal with, and I'm afraid of doing something I'll regret."
Flame Emperor Shennong glanced at Wang Shi and Nuwa in surprise. He had long heard that his master had powerful connections—not only did the Three Pure Ones and Houtu stand behind him, but he was also on excellent terms with the other Saints.
From the look of things now, those connections really were excellent—so good it was almost absurd.
She let him examine her simply because he wanted to. That was absolute trust!
Wang Shi's expression grew more solemn.
"It's hard to say whether there's a problem. Even if there is, it's hard to say how we should handle it."
"I don't want to speak too conclusively about certain things. I only hope you'll cooperate with us in what comes next."
"There's no need to worry too much, Fellow Daoist Nuwa. Based on our current deductions, your life isn't in immediate danger."
"So you needn't be overly concerned, Fellow Daoist Nuwa!"
Nuwa blushed faintly. Thinking back on her earlier behavior, she felt she had been rather affected and overly delicate.
Flame Emperor Shennong began examining Nuwa's soul.
Without looking, they would never have known; once they looked,