Taking a deep breath, Jun Wangchen immediately controlled his soul power, slowly drawing it toward the Soul-Devouring Gu.
The Soul-Devouring Gu hidden against the outer wall of the heart seemed to sense something irresistibly enticing. It immediately emerged from hiding, ready to follow Jun Wangchen's soul power away from the heart.
But suddenly, as though it had received an order, it concealed itself again.
At that moment, it lost all interest in the soul power Jun Wangchen was releasing.
Jun Wangchen frowned, his expression shifting slightly.
Honestly, he had never expected this to happen.
By rights, a Soul-Devouring Gu would pursue anything with powerful soul power obsessively. Even facing death, it would never give up.
But what was going on now?
How could the Soul-Devouring Gu remain indifferent to the soul power of a Grandmaster Level (Fourth Grade) Alchemist?
No, something's wrong with this Soul-Devouring Gu. A naturally born one could never resist the lure of my soul power. That leaves only one explanation: this Soul-Devouring Gu wasn't born naturally! Something seemed to occur to Jun Wangchen, and his heart tightened.
There was no doubt about it. This Soul-Devouring Gu had been artificially cultivated, most likely by a Gu Master.
That would also explain why it had initially been so drawn to his soul power, only to become indifferent afterward.
I never imagined a Gu Master had infiltrated Jinling University, using a Soul-Devouring Gu to absorb soul power and turn it into nourishment for themselves. What a clever scheme! Jun Wangchen narrowed his eyes, a trace of anger flashing through them.
But he also knew this was no time to hunt down the Gu Master. Several poisoned students before him were still suffering from the Soul-Devouring Poison.
After repeatedly considering his options, Jun Wangchen's eyes suddenly lit up, as though