Perhaps it was love, perhaps it was freedom.
Whatever had touched Madam Huaxi's heart, she finally agreed to Lin Bai's terms.
Under Madam Huaxi's expectant gaze, Lin Bai fed Qingyu a Spirit-Opening Pill.
Qingyu regained his Sentience.
He did not need Madam Huaxi to explain.
He had remained outside the Card the entire time.
Though he had been unconscious and unaware, the instant his memories returned, everything he had seen and heard came flooding clearly back into his mind.
Qingyu did not even attack Lin Bai. He merely shot him an angry glare before immediately embracing Madam Huaxi. Like lovers reunited after a long separation, they showered each other with affection.
The passion that erupted in that instant made the onlookers blush. They almost thought the couple would unite like fire and water in the next second.
The players swallowed in unison, their expectations for the Righteousness Sect rising further. Shopkeeper Lin had more and more tricks up his sleeve. Not even a ghost would believe he had no sect behind him.
After sharing a tender moment with Madam Huaxi, Qingyu reluctantly parted from her, though their hands remained clasped. He looked at Lin Bai with a cold gaze. "Lin Bai, I understand your intentions. Xiaoxi agreed to teach the Beggar Gang disciples Dao Arts and martial skills, and naturally, I will follow her wishes. But before that, I want to ask you one thing. How do you intend to deal with the Returning Dragon Temple?"
"Relax. I'm not a bloodthirsty man. If they behave, we'll keep them all, and everyone can happily stride toward a new life together. If they don't, we'll beat them until they do." Lin Bai smiled at Qingyu. "Xiaoyu, what do you think of that approach?"
Xiaoyu?
Qingyu's mouth twitched. Looking at Lin Bai,