"And the last overlord was the Holy Maiden of the Yuanlan Holy Mermaid lineage of the Merfolk."
At this point, a hint of apprehension flashed in the young man's eyes. He then became cautious and spoke in a low voice:
"The Holy Maiden of the Yuanlan Sacred Shark lineage is not particularly outstanding in strength, but I heard that she recently formed a contract with a prodigy from a major human power. It was only through that human man that she gained a place in the ancestral land and became one of the four overlords."
"That prodigy is extremely powerful. It is said that he has already reached the first-grade saint level at a young age, and has even condensed the Xuan You Bi Tao Dharma Aspect, which ranks sixtieth among the 199 Dharma Aspects of the Myriad Worlds!"
The young man's voice trembled as he spoke, his eyes filled with awe.
"A First-Rank Saint and the Mysterious Azure Wave Dharma Form? Quite ambitious."
After hearing this information, Qin Luo narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself.
Although this Xuan You Bi Tao Dharma Image is in the middle range, it is a lower-level Dharma Image ranked 20th among the Cang Lan Ming Hai Dharma Images. It seems that the power of that prodigy is not to be underestimated in the myriad worlds.
Just as Qin Luo was deep in thought, Yue Lishan, who was standing next to him, suddenly became flustered the moment she heard the words "Yuanlan Sacred Shark lineage," and a strong fluctuation almost burst out uncontrollably.
But she reacted extremely quickly, suppressing the aura almost instantly, though her clenched hands had her knuckles deeply embedded in her palms.
Though her face was completely obscured by the cloak, the undisguised resentment on her pale face betrayed the turmoil within her.
Qin Luo naturally noticed Yue Lishan's subtle change. He turned his head, his gaze filled with inquiry as he looked at Yue Lishan, silently pondering:
"This Yue Lishan, it seems, is also of the merman lineage, isn't she?"
With this thought in mind, Qin Luo subtly signaled to Feng Liao with his eyes.
Feng Liao understood immediately and stepped forward, grabbing the young man who was still kneeling and begging for mercy by the collar. He quickly dragged him away like a chick to prevent him from hearing the rest of the conversation.
At this moment, only Qin Luo and Yue Lishan stood on the empty ground. All around was silent, except for the gentle breeze that rustled the hem of their clothes.
"Is the Holy Maiden of the Yuanlan Holy Mermaid lineage that the man just mentioned related to you? I remember you also said before that you were the Holy Maiden of the Mermaid clan, right?"
Qin Luo spoke slowly, his deep voice echoing leisurely in the silent space.
Sensing the question in Qin Luo's words, Yue Lishan understood that Qin Luo had caught her momentary emotional outburst.
For a moment, she remained silent, and a sense of oppression filled the air.
A moment later, she raised her hand and pulled back the cloak that had been obscuring her face. A face as pale as snow came into view, its bloodless skin filled with hatred, sending chills down one's spine.
Immediately afterward, Yue Lishan's knees buckled, and she knelt heavily on the ground with a thud. Her voice was filled with determination as she gritted her teeth and said, "Please, my lord, help me kill that mermaid Mengyan!"
Taking a deep breath to calm her agitated emotions, Yue Lishan's eyes revealed a resentment that seemed ready to die.
He continued, emphasizing each word:
"If you would grant my wish and help me avenge my enemies, I will gladly offer up my soul and give it to you willingly!"
Qin Luo couldn't help but feel a little surprised by Yue Lishan's sudden kneeling.
It should be noted that although Yue Lishan was always in the group, she always gave the impression of being forced to follow along. She kept a low profile, rarely communicated with Yinshuang and the others, let alone showed such strong emotions.
It seems that the so-called Holy Maiden of Abyss and her hatred is extraordinary.
However, Qin Luo is no longer the hot-blooded, impulsive person she once was. She wouldn't so easily stand up for someone who is practically a stranger just because of a few words from them.
What do they take him for, a thug?
Qin Luo remained calm, and said with a half-smile:
"That sounds nice, all this talk of being willing. Do you mean if I don't help you, I really won't get my so-called soul gift?"
Upon hearing this, Yue Lishan understood the source of Qin Luo's confidence. Her life was now firmly in the control of the black mist laid down by that supreme expert; before avenging her blood feud, she dared not die, nor could she die!
Thinking of this, a hint of humiliation flashed in Yue Lishan's eyes, but it was quickly overshadowed by the flames of revenge.
She raised her head, her eyes filled with determination, and said, word by word:
"My lord, if you can help me kill Jiao Mengyan, from this day forward, my life will belong entirely to you, without a single falsehood."
She paused briefly, as if making a great decision, and then continued:
"I would even be willing to become your pet, at your beck and call. If you could have a merman pet, it would certainly enhance your prestige, and others would be envious of you."
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo's surprise deepened. It should be known that the status of a beast pet was even lower than that of an ordinary slave.
Once you become a beast pet, not only will your skin be branded with a mark that belongs only to you, but more fatally, your soul will also be branded with a unique mark. From then on, neither your body nor your mind will belong to you.
In the eyes of the world, pet animals have always been regarded as inferior beings, merely tools for people to amuse themselves and to be used at will.
They have no basic rights and are bought and sold like commodities, with prices clearly marked in the market and left to be chosen by anyone; they suffer inhuman abuse, being beaten, insulted, and tortured, all of which are common occurrences for them.
Nianzhi, Qin Luo strode up to her, his gaze indifferent, showing no intention of helping her up.
He then crouched down, extended a finger, and gently lifted Yue Lishan's chin, commenting as if to say:
"You do look pitiful, but as far as I, Qin Luo, am concerned, I have seen many beauties in this world. Your looks are hardly worth mentioning in my heart. As for your willingness to become my pet, humph, there is no need for that. I am not so destitute that I need to acquire a pet to decorate my appearance."
At this point, Qin Luo narrowed his eyes, a hint of casual scrutiny in his gaze, and continued:
"To be honest with you, the only thing about you that arouses my curiosity is that so-called merman soul gift. However, it's not something I absolutely need. Without it, it wouldn't make a big difference to me."
Indeed, Qin Luo's biggest trump card for the upcoming Soul Tribulation still lies in the Chaos Nirvana Soul Refining Method.
As for this so-called soul gift, he was only interested in Yue Lishan's beautiful appearance and thought that since it was free meat, he might as well take advantage of it.
Qin Luo had no intention of feigning superiority or playing the role of a virtuous gentleman. In his view, not taking advantage of a good deal was truly foolish.
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