Chapter 68: The Whip That Strikes Mo Liushu
“Scum!”
Lian Hanxing’s eyes sparkled with a dangerous light. She couldn’t believe that Mo Liushu could be this shameless.
At this moment, her heart still ached for Tang Qi, placing him above Zhou Tong in her mind.
Just the thought made her feel sorry for Zhou Tong.
“What are you hesitating for? Do you really want to be a slave here for the rest of your life, or suffer torture until you die?”
Mo Liushu seized the opportunity, wanting to completely break down Zhou Tong’s psychological defenses in one go.
After a moment, the color in “Zhou Tong’s” eyes faded a little, as if he had completely resigned himself.
“I agree.”
Each word was heavy, but for Mo Liushu, it sounded like the most delightful music.
“I knew you were a good child who wouldn’t disappoint your master, but there’s one more thing…”
Mo Liushu’s voice deepened, filled with a sense of oppression.
“That contract of severed ties needs to be torn up by you.”
Hearing this, “Zhou Tong” abruptly raised his head, looking at her in disbelief.
“You need to understand, if your master suffers a backlash from the contract, no one will be able to protect you.”
“Besides, you are still young and your cultivation has been destroyed. A little difficulty won’t hurt. Once you go back, your master will compensate you double.”
“Beast, are you even speaking like a human!”
Beside them, Mu Ran Ya could no longer hold back her outrage. Although she knew this was all an act, her anger still spilled over.
“Stray dog, what qualifications do you have to comment recklessly?”
Mo Liushu finally felt relieved, looking down at her opponent from her high perch.
“Good, I hope you don’t go back on your promise!”
“Zhou Tong” pulled out the forged contract and tore it to shreds right in front of her.
Immediately afterward, his complexion went deathly pale, and as a mouthful of blood spewed out, his already weakened presence became even more insignificant.
“Good, good, good… Truly my good disciple. Let me ask you again, do you regret confronting your master and leaving the sect that day?”
As she asked this, excitement flashed in her eyes, along with a strong desire for control.
She wanted Zhou Tong to deny all his past stubbornness by himself. If he nodded, it would mean complete submission, throwing away his dignity and freedom, willingly becoming her plaything!
A chilling killing intent radiated from Mu Ran Ya.
She knew Mo Liushu was extremely despicable, yet she was still shocked by her extreme measures.
“I did nothing wrong!”
“Zhou Tong” declared resolutely, causing Mo Liushu’s expression to darken immediately.
“You are being quite disobedient; it seems necessary for you to reflect here for a few more days.”
With that, she turned to leave, a mocking curve on her lips, as if fully confident that Zhou Tong would beg for mercy.
However, she miscalculated. After having walked five or six steps, she still hadn’t heard a plea for retention, which infuriated her.
“I will ask you one last time, do you regret it?”
“No regret!”
Lian Hanxing responded decisively while gently caressing the red string on her left wrist.
That was an item left for her by the real Zhou Tong. Once activated, it could restrain the token around Mo Liushu’s neck, making her calamity erupt.
She didn’t expect to use it so soon!
Mo Liushu hadn’t sensed it yet, radiating a chilling aura, looking ready to unleash her attack when suddenly, a terrifying pain shot through her mind.
“Ah, ah, ah…”
Not even able to hold on for a second longer, she let out a heart-wrenching scream and fell to the ground, clutching her head and convulsing violently.
“Deserved it!”
Mu Ran Ya clapped her hands in glee.
“Not good… My unwarranted calamity has activated. Why did the token fail? Could it be… because of him!”
She glanced at Zhou Tong, who was now on the ground, having gone from looking down on him to looking up.
“Let’s put that question aside for now; your master won’t pursue it any further. Come with me.”
She said with difficulty, wanting to stop the disaster quickly.
“You won’t pursue it? I will! I ask you, back then when you let others frame me, did you know it was wrong?”
“You!!”
Mo Liushu’s face changed dramatically; she never expected Zhou Tong would dare to threaten her when she was in pain!
For her, admitting fault was worse than death, but the side effects of the unwarranted calamity were even more torturous!
This torment, she couldn’t endure for even a second.
“Fine… Let’s say it was your master’s fault. I apologize to you and promise it won’t happen again!”
Mo Liushu gritted her teeth and said. The moment her words fell, the wooden orb in her chest lit up, instantly alleviating her pain.
“Whoosh, whoosh…”
At this moment, she was soaked in sweat, her delicate form shaking slightly. The earlier pain had nearly sapped her of strength.
“Since the matter is settled, I will take you away now.”
Mo Liushu took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Tong with a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.
However, Lian Hanxing’s heart was blooming with joy as she gently stroked the red string on her hand.
“This is truly a splendid whip that makes the beast obedient.”
“Watch closely, little brother; sister will make those who target you pay a heavy price.”
Mo Liushu proudly cast a glance at Mu Ran Ya before leading Lian Hanxing away.
“Poor thing, taking away this real female demon; you’ll have it tough from now on!”
“The show is over; why hasn’t Senior Brother come out yet?” Long Lingyun looked around, waiting for half an hour but still didn’t see Zhou Tong’s figure.
“Oh, him… He was taken away by Zhao Wutian; it seems there’s something very important.”
…
In the Soaring Empire, in the Grand Preceptor Mansion, underground!
The real Zhou Tong accepted Zhao Wutian’s invitation and came here; it was evidently a huge underground world.
“Truly worthy of the Grand Preceptor, what a grand undertaking. He indeed has the ambition of a hero.”
Zhou Tong released his spiritual power and sensed that this world was interconnected and vast, even covering the entire imperial capital.
Moreover, this space was also the base of a formation specifically designed to carry the Array of Lively Stillness, which must have taken at least thirty years to set up.
“You flatter me, Guest Senior; to achieve great things, one must endure solitude and be willing to let go of their conscience!”
Zhao Wutian said shamelessly, his expression very respectful.
Today, he invited the Guest Senior to his humble abode simply to inquire about how to perfect the formation, and he hoped the Guest Senior would generously offer guidance!
“You know, this is quite difficult!”
Zhou Tong replied with a difficult expression.
“I was presumptuous; therefore, I prepared a gift. I believe you will like it.”
“What? Do you have something that rivals the Formless Glorious Pearl?”
“Hard to say… Please, allow the Guest Senior to appreciate it!”
With that, he clapped his hands, and a secret chamber’s hidden door suddenly opened. Upon seeing what was inside, Zhou Tong’s pupils contracted sharply.
It was a massive crystal of dark ice, encasing a pitiful girl within.
Senior Apprentice Sister, Zhang Chuqiao!
