Chapter 79
The Netherworld Palace
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.
But then a new question arose immediately, and he quickly asked:
"Sword Pavilion? What kind of place is that? Why did they take away Sword Immortal Qingping? Since you know, please explain in detail. Will they harm her?"
The woman in black glanced at him, then picked up a small box of cakes and took a careful bite.
The sweet and soft taste melted on her tongue, softening her alluring eyes slightly.
She spoke slowly, her tone tinged with impatience, yet she still explained, "Sword Pavilion is a top-tier sword sect in the Cangxuan Realm, hidden in Shu, and never easily meddles in worldly affairs. Its disciples are all sword prodigies with unfathomable cultivation levels."
"Then why did they take Xiaoshuang away?" Lin Xiao was still anxious, leaning forward slightly, wishing she could know the answer immediately.
"Naturally, it's for her Clear Sword Heart," the woman in black said calmly, then opened a can of cola, hesitated, and took a sip.
The cool bubbles made her frown slightly, but she couldn't help but take a couple more sips, exclaiming in surprise, "This stuff is quite peculiar. Although it has no nutritional value whatsoever, it has a unique flavor. Do you have any more?"
Lin Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the woman in black savor her cola.
Unexpectedly, my unintentional act had this effect.
At the same time, he was also curious about the woman in black's words and asked, "For the sake of the Clear Sword Heart?"
The woman in black glanced at Lin Xiao indifferently, then nodded slightly and said, "Of course, in the Sword Pavilion, the way of the sword has always been supreme. Lin Qishuang has a clear sword heart, so she is naturally a talent that the Sword Pavilion desires."
"I see." Lin Xiao breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Since he is a talent that Sword Pavilion is eager for, there should be no danger.
This made him feel much more at ease.
However, another thought immediately arose in his mind, and he looked at the woman in black in front of him.
Judging from this woman's demeanor and her naturally heterochromatic eyes, she is clearly not a simple character.
Why would someone like that appear in such a small town?
However, before he could ask, the woman in black suddenly spoke up, "You seem quite familiar with this Qingping Sword Immortal?"
Lin Xiao paused slightly, momentarily stunned, unsure of what to say.
When the woman mentioned Lin Qishuang, her tone was calm, but she couldn't help but reveal a hint of disdain.
Clearly, the two don't get along.
Considering that Lin Qishuang had previously traveled around for the Lingtian Sword Sect, she must have made many enemies.
The woman in black before me is probably neither friend nor foe.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiao coughed lightly and said, "No, we're not familiar with each other. We've only met once."
Upon hearing this, the woman in black narrowed her eyes sharply.
Instantly, Lin Xiao felt his body stiffen.
The woman in black suddenly tapped Lin Xiao's forehead with her finger, and Lin Xiao felt a chilling aura instantly penetrate his forehead.
The woman in black then stepped back again, looking at Lin Xiao with satisfaction and saying, "Since that's the case, then you will be my servant from now on!"
"A...a servant?" Lin Xiao suddenly came to his senses, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief, his voice trembling slightly.
"Sir, I have no grudge against you. I just gave you the treasures of my hometown. Why are you still forcing me?"
He was both anxious and angry, yet helpless.
The black-clad woman before him possessed unfathomable cultivation; he didn't even have the right to resist.
What's more, the other party had also planted an unknown, cold aura within his body.
If they resist, they will likely only bring about their own death.
The woman in black chuckled, her eerie eyes filled with mockery as she said, "Forcing you? It's already a great favor that I've taken you in as my servant."
"If it weren't for these novelties you possess, and your connection to Lin Qishuang, do you think you'd still be standing here talking to me?"
She paused, took a step forward, and lightly traced Lin Xiao's cheek with her fingertips, her tone icy and threatening:
"What I just injected into your body was a wisp of my divine will. As long as I have a thought, you will suffer excruciating pain all over your body, a pain worse than death."
"Be my servant obediently, and you might have a chance to live. But if you dare to resist..."
Before he finished speaking, Lin Xiao felt the cold energy within his body suddenly become agitated.
At the same time, he felt as if countless ice needles were piercing his body, causing excruciating pain.
Lin Xiao's forehead instantly became covered in cold sweat, his legs went weak, and he almost knelt on the ground.
"I...I promise you!" Lin Xiao gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and spoke with difficulty.
He knew that he had no choice at the moment.
If he didn't agree, he feared he would die on the spot.
If I were to die in this Cangxuan Realm, I fear I would not survive in the outside world either.
Having thought this through, he could only nod in agreement for the time being.
Seeing him compromise, the smile in the woman's eyes deepened.
With a casual snap of his fingers, the excruciating pain in Lin Xiao's body instantly vanished.
Only a faint, chilling aura remained, constantly reminding them of their master-servant relationship.
"That's right, those who know when to yield are the wise ones."
The woman in black patted Lin Xiao's shoulder, and the chilling aura emanating from her fingertips made Lin Xiao shiver involuntarily.
"Come with me back. From now on, you shall stay in the clan and do your duty as a servant."
Lin Xiao's heart tightened, and she subconsciously asked, "Go back? Go back where? I... I still want to..."
He still couldn't let go of Lin Qishuang, and even in dire straits, he wanted to find out about her.
The woman in black glanced at him sideways, her tone tinged with impatience, and said, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Do what you're supposed to do, or else..."
Having said that, he didn't wait for Lin Xiao to speak again.
She raised her hand and grabbed Lin Xiao's wrist, a powerful, chilling force enveloping both of them.
Lin Xiao felt a sudden dizziness, heard the whistling wind in his ears, and saw the surrounding scenery rushing past him.
He subconsciously closed his eyes, but Lin Qishuang's image kept appearing in his mind.
After an unknown amount of time, the dizziness suddenly subsided.
Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes, and the scene before him made his heart sink.
All around were mountains, their peaks steep and precipitous, and shrouded in an impenetrable white mist.
In the distance, a dark and sinister sect stood atop the mountain.
"From now on, you will stay here."
Soon, the two landed together at the entrance of a grand hall.
Immediately, someone came forward. The woman in black released Lin Xiao's wrist and said indifferently, "This person is my newly acquired servant, responsible for managing my residence."
Taking the opportunity, Lin Xiao quickly looked up at the entrance of the main hall.
On a black plaque, three large, blood-red characters, written in a flamboyant, dragon-like style, were displayed.
The Palace of the Underworld!