A trace of disappointment appeared in Yang Xue'er's eyes, as though she thought Lin Mo's words were merely an excuse not to share the Star Spirit Blood with her.
Still, she bore Lin Mo no resentment over it. "Senior Brother Lin, in that case, let's return to the Heaven-Seeking Academy together first."
"Lord Wanqi is now in charge of the Heaven-Seeking Academy. I'll take you to pay your respects and ask Lord Wanqi to arrange new lodgings for you."
Lin Mo immediately shook his head and said with a faint smile, "Thank you, Junior Sister Xue'er, but the two of us still have some matters to attend to before we can return."
"So please go back on your own first. We can return in a few days."
Yang Xue'er nodded without saying anything more, then silently turned and left alone.
Lin Mo and Gongsun Fu found a secluded, deserted spot and entered the Gourd Space.
Inside the Gourd Space, the girl was still bound to the small cart with the Iron Shackles, her expression despairing, every last hope reduced to ashes.
Lin Mo approached the girl and asked with a faint smile, "Miss, what should I call you?"
The girl cast a sidelong glance at Lin Mo and said flatly, "If you want my blood, just take it. There's no need for all this hypocritical chatter."
"If you have even a shred of humanity left, please make it quick. Don't leave me alive to suffer humiliation."
Lin Mo and Gongsun Fu exchanged a glance, a trace of sympathy appearing in their eyes.
Then Lin Mo waved his hand, wielding the heaven and earth will to tear apart all the Iron Shackles binding the girl.
The girl froze, then sat up on the small cart. Looking at her newly freed hands,