Tiandou City.
Lin Xiao was not in Tiandou City, so all matters concerning the Phoenix Pavilion were entrusted to Ye Qingxian. Therefore, Zhu Zhuyun's letter could not be delivered to Lin Xiao.
However, Ye Qingxian received it.
The identities of the Phoenix Pavilion members were quite varied, even including a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. The fact that the Grand Prince Consort of the Star Luo Empire was involved surprised Ye Qingxian a bit, but it wasn't too shocking.
Even if it was surprising, it was more astonishing that Lin Xiao had connections in the Star Luo Empire.
"Dai Weisi was attacked; it's highly likely Dai Mubai was behind it?"
"If that's the case, the Grand Prince Consort's situation is quite dire. Moreover, if I remember correctly, Dai Mubai is the one from that academy who harbors animosity toward Lin Xiao."
"The Shrek people are probably in the Star Luo Empire as well…"
Ye Qingxian pondered for a long time and decided she couldn't just stand by.
If Dai Mubai were to turn the tables, then Zhu Zhuyun's status as a pawn would lose its legitimacy, significantly diminishing her value.
And the Shrek people would jump back in to annoy Lin Xiao.
"I think, as long as Dai Weisi can wake up, Dai Mubai won't be able to act."
Though Ye Qingxian didn't know what poison had afflicted Dai Weisi, based on Zhu Zhuyun's mention of kidney failure, it seemed unlikely he would recover.
In such a situation, the only way to reverse his fate would be through Immortal Herbs or the Immortal Herb Pill made from them.
But that would be quite costly.
"All I need to do is keep him alive."
Ye Qingxian thought for a moment and realized she actually had a pill among her concoctions that met the requirements.
This pill was called the Dragon Spirit Tiger Fierce Pill, a highly nourishing elixir that included Ten Thousand Year Ginseng as an ingredient. Just a whiff could allow a dying person to breathe a bit longer and say a few more words.
However, this method drained one's vitality.
The person's body was already severely depleted, relying solely on tonics to extend life. They would need to take the Dragon Spirit Tiger Fierce Pill regularly, and after a while, it would become ineffective.
Ye Qingxian didn't necessarily want Dai Weisi to die.
It was just that the Immortal Herb Pill was too precious, so she decided to hold onto it for now. When Lin Xiao returned, if it was truly necessary to treat Dai Weisi, it wouldn't be too late.
With this thought, Ye Qingxian made up her mind.
...
"Bitch!"
Dai Mubai returned to his residence, battered and bruised, with a sullen expression.
His eyes were filled with resentment, struggling to contain the rage within.
In Dai Mubai's view, Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing were simply two sides of the same coin. He had given both of them opportunities, but why didn't they cherish them?
Not only did they not appreciate it, but they also forced him into a corner, leaving him with no way out.
"It's all your fault!"
Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, his heart roaring with fury.
Once he became emperor, once he ruled over the Star Luo Empire, the first thing he would do was settle old scores!
He wanted those two bitches to suffer a fate worse than death!!!
...
On the other side, Zhu Zhuyun was under immense pressure, hoping Lin Xiao would step in at this moment. Otherwise, she would have to abandon everything in the Star Luo Empire and escape before Dai Mubai rose to power!
But that was not what Zhu Zhuyun wanted!
She had worked hard for so many years; why should she leave?!
Fortunately, Ye Qingxian's pills were soon delivered to Zhu Zhuyun.
Zhu Zhuyun had no idea that Ye Qingxian was behind it.
She thought it was Lin Xiao's doing and couldn't help but tear up.
There were two types of pills: one was an antidote, and the other was the Dragon Spirit Tiger Fierce Pill, both with clear descriptions of their effects.
She didn't test the pills for poison.
Instead, she gave them to Dai Weisi.
Dai Weisi had been bedridden for days, his face pale as a corpse, but after taking the pills, his complexion gradually improved, becoming much more vibrant.
"Water…"
Before long, Dai Weisi was able to speak.
Zhu Zhuyun was overjoyed!
Whether Dai Weisi's health would improve was irrelevant; as long as he didn't die, that was all that mattered!
She immediately fed him water.
"Waisi, Waisi?"
Dai Weisi weakly opened his eyes.
He had fainted very quickly that day and still couldn't figure out what had happened.
Zhu Zhuyun hurriedly recounted the events leading up to this moment, but she didn't mention the incident from last night when Dai Mubai had come to tease her. It wasn't out of consideration for Dai Mubai; she simply worried that Dai Weisi might get too agitated.
They could discuss it later when he had recovered a bit.
A shadow flickered in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes.
She would never let that beast Dai Mubai off the hook!
Dai Weisi wasn't foolish, and he was immediately filled with rage.
"It must have been that bastard Dai Mubai who did this!"
"That guy even pretended to be attacked. Why is it that I nearly walked through the gates of hell, yet Dai Mubai suffered not a scratch?"
"Whoever benefits is the murderer!"
Suddenly, Dai Weisi recalled what Dai Mubai had said to him at the tavern, about how beautiful Zhu Zhuyun was and telling him to take care of himself.
His expression changed drastically as he asked:
"Zhu Yun, during the time I was unconscious, did Dai Mubai come looking for you?"
Zhu Zhuyun was startled.
She didn't know why Dai Weisi was asking, but since it was nothing shameful, she decided to be straightforward:
"He did come looking for me."
Zhu Zhuyun recounted what had happened before.
Dai Weisi was so furious that he saw stars.
He wanted nothing more than to get out of bed right now and kill Dai Mubai.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Zhu Yun, you did well!"
"Don't just think about beating that bastard to death!"
"Killing him wouldn't even begin to satisfy my hatred!"
Dai Weisi's eyes glinted with malice.
"Find out who plotted against me!"
"I want to kill that bastard Dai Mubai!"
Dai Weisi vowed that he would not rest until he avenged this grievance!
...
Far from the petty squabbles of the Star Luo Empire.
The desolation of the Extreme North was a different kind of tranquility.
Lin Xiao had conducted experiments on the Extreme North Snow Fox, the Snow Wolf, and the Snow Bear, referencing the methods of Illex to integrate the energy and soul of the Soul Beasts into the Soul Masters.
His method of forming a soul contract was taking shape.
Without sacrificing the Soul Beasts to become Soul Rings or Soul Spirits, the only way was through Twin Soul Core Resonance, which was merely the academic term.
To put it more simply, it meant that Lin Xiao would refine the Ice Empress's Soul Core.
Naturally, Lin Xiao couldn't achieve this on his own.
He needed the Ice Empress to willingly offer her Soul Core and even actively assist him in the refinement.
The Soul Core was the source of power for both Soul Masters and Soul Beasts, relating to their very lives. Typically, it was absolutely forbidden for others to interfere. However, since the Ice Empress had chosen this path, she wouldn't hesitate.
Though she had a loli face.
Her personality was decisively ruthless and incredibly strong.
The Ice Empress said straightforwardly:
"Refining the Soul Core is better than sacrificing it. Stop being so wishy-washy, let's get started."
Refining the Soul Core was no easy task.
It required three conditions to be met:
1. The original owner's utmost cooperation;
2. A strong Spiritual Power to control the power of the soul;
3. Both parties must possess Soul Cores, with the main Soul Core being of a higher level than the secondary one.
Once the Soul Core was refined, Lin Xiao could borrow the Ice Empress's power at any time, and he could also lend her his strength, creating a bond between their souls that was stronger than blood ties.
Theoretically, as long as Lin Xiao refined enough Soul Cores, he could harness the power of many.
"There's no time to waste, let's start now."
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