Han Yu pressed a hand to his forehead, breathing hard.
He wanted to scream. To shatter the cave. To rush out and slaughter the entire Slave District.
But he could not.
Not now.
Not like this.
He had saved her body, but her mind remained chained in a nightmare he could not touch. If her mind was truly gone or asleep beneath that cursed seal, she would emit at least some faint spark of emotion.
Pain. Fear. Confusion. Anything.
But he sensed nothing.
No Eight Emotions energy. Not a single wisp.
She was silent in her mind. Silent in her soul.
He clenched his jaw so hard it hurt.
He placed his hands on her shoulders and forced himself to speak calmly.
"Xuan Qing. Stay here."
She nodded immediately. "Acknowledged."
Han Yu closed his eyes and repeated more specific instructions, knowing the Doll Seal required very precise phrasing.
