Chapter 963: Chapter 0577: Mistaken for a Robber_2 Chapter 963: Chapter 0577: Mistaken for a Robber_2 Gao Jini nodded and asked, “How does Master Qi plan to deal with Zhao Ninglu? Besides the Servant Pact, is there any other way to control her?”
Qi Tian replied, “To control a person, you don’t necessarily need to use a Servant Pact. When I initially controlled you, I had no choice but to use the Servant Pact because I had no other options at the ti. But it’s different now. For soone like Zhao Ninglu who isn’t very important, I have found a better choice than the Servant Pact. The effect might not be as reliable as the Servant Pact’s, but it’s safe, simple to use, and you don’t have to worry about it being detected by others.”
Gao Jini hastily asked, “There’s such a thod?”
Qi Tian smiled and said nothing more. He had once used this thod on Xiang Bo. It was a secret art inherited from Master Ming Ren and, once cast, made the affected person more inclined to believe the caster.
Of course, when Qi Tian used this secret art on Xiang Bo, he did not apply it fully, as Xiang Bo was rely a stepping stone for him. Although Zhao Ninglu was also a stepping stone, she was undoubtedly a very important transitional figure—an essential node for Qi Tian to extend his reach into the royal family—and had to be controlled properly. If he lost control of her, it would be troubleso.
This secret art was known as the Soul Trust Skill. As the na suggests, those affected by the Soul Trust Skill would find themselves deeply inclined to trust a person, influencing the thoughts of the controlled, a truly frightening ability.
To fully employ the Soul Trust Skill, it wasn’t enough to rely use so spirit runes; it also had to be combined with certain drugs. However, Master Ming Ren hadn’t left behind much of these drugs, only a scant two pills, and he hadn’t included the formula for them in his legacy. Perhaps even Master Ming Ren didn’t know the formula, having obtained the pills from sowhere else.
Qi Tian took out a Soul Trust Elixir and crushed it with his fingers, then mixed it into so clear water. The powder dissolved imdiately upon contacting the water, and soon the clear water turned into a colorless, tasteless liquid. Qi Tian dipped his fingers into the liquid and sared it on Zhao Ninglu’s forehead, palms, soles of the feet, and one spot on her abdon. Both the locations where the liquid was applied and the patterns made during the application were ticulously considered—not to be done carelessly.
Strangely enough, once the liquid touched the skin, it quickly seeped into Zhao Ninglu’s body and disappeared. In a short while, Qi Tian had used up the entire cup of liquid, applying it all to Zhao Ninglu’s body.
Afterward, Qi Tian stood next to Zhao Ninglu. He ford spirit runes with his hands and began to influence Zhao Ninglu’s soul, utilizing his ntal power through the dicine that had penetrated her body. This process was the most crucial part of the Soul Trust Skill. If it failed, Qi Tian would have to use the last pill, and if he failed again, he would have no more chances. At that point, to maintain control over Zhao Ninglu, he would only be able to resort to the Servant Pact, with no second option available.
Gao Jini stood anxiously below the jade bed, watching everything. At that mont, she was even more worried than Qi Tian about the possibility of the Soul Trust Skill failing. If it failed, their plans in the Imperial Family Secret Territory could not continue, and it might even beco problematic to leave the Imperial Family Secret Territory in the future.
Right then, Gao Jini suddenly sensed sothing amiss—the layers of Defensive Restrictions that enveloped the Cultivation Chamber seed to have been disturbed. Under her watch, several layers of the Defensive Restrictions were being deactivated from outside the chamber.
Gao Jini inwardly cursed, realizing that Qi Tian’s earlier apprehension had turned into reality. It must have been Fu Zhiling who had inford the upper echelons of the royal family, and it was very likely that Zhao Ninglu’s father had personally led people here to rescue his treasured daughter from the “clutches” of her and Qi Tian.
Gao Jini anxiously glanced at Qi Tian, noting that he was still casting the Soul Trust Skill. Interrupting Qi Tian at this mont would be extrely unwise, so she quickly walked to the door of the Cultivation Chamber and drew her flying sword. She didn’t know if the Defensive Restrictions of the chamber could be entirely deactivated from the outside, but if they could, she would have to guard the door well, ensuring that no one could enter and disturb Qi Tian’s casting of the Soul Trust Skill.
However, Gao Jini soon discovered that despite the commotion outside the chamber, the Defensive Restrictions still firmly protected the space and hadn’t been completely disabled from the outside. She let out a sigh of relief but continued to stand guard at the chamber’s entrance, vigilant against any unforeseen circumstances.
The people outside the chamber made a fuss for so ti, probably realizing that the Defensive Restrictions couldn’t all be shut down from the outside. They ceased their attack on the restrictions, and after a brief pause, a resonant male voice suddenly echoed inside the chamber.
“Masters Qi and Gao, greetings. I am Zhao Shibo, father of Zhao Ninglu. I am aware that you are inside the chamber, assisting my daughter with her cultivation, and I am very thankful for everything you have done for her. Should my daughter make any progress on the path of cultivation, I will be eternally grateful to you and shall reward you handsoly. However, I must make one thing clear: in my lifeti, I have no other successful children besides Zhao Ninglu—she is the apple of my eye. If you are not confident that my daughter can progress in her cultivation, then I humbly request that you bring her out of the chamber with you. I would rather spend additional ti teaching my daughter myself. Naturally, I wouldn’t let your efforts go unrewarded. I have already brought so cultivation resources for you; please feel free to take them as a token of my gratitude.”
Gao Jini didn’t know where the Sound Transmission Array was located in the chamber, so she didn’t respond to Zhao Shibo’s calls. She simply increased her alertness, wary that Zhao Shibo might be shouting openly but secretly using hidden passages or the like to sneak into the chamber. Such a scenario was not beyond the realm of possibility.
For a ti, both parties inside and outside the chamber were at a standoff. After a mont, Zhao Shibo’s voice filled the chamber again. He said, “Masters, may I ask if you have considered my proposal? We can discuss everything amicably, but we absolutely must not joke with my daughter’s future. You may state any demands, and I will fulfill them. Now, please, allow to speak a few words with my daughter. As long as I can ensure her safety, I will be at ease.”
Although Gao Jini was unable to use the Heavenly Dao Engine like Qi Tian to monitor the vicinity and wield the Spirit Qi sensing function, she still had her Divine Sense. With it, she could faintly perceive the situation outside the chamber through the walls and the layers of Defensive Restrictions.
Gao Jini noticed that the number of people gathering outside the chamber was increasing, with several at the Gold Core Realm encircling the chamber boastfully, their killing intent chilling. It seed they might attack the chamber at any mont. If not for their concern for Zhao Ninglu in their hands, they might have already used forceful asures against the chamber.
Gao Jini began to feel anxious. Although she was at the Third Level of Gold Core Period and not weak among the Gold Core Realm experts, she was still alone, and this was the Eastern Capital City—the royal family’s stronghold. Engaging in a battle here, she stood no chance of winning, not even sure if she could buy Qi Tian much ti.
The people outside the chamber were becoming increasingly impatient. As rulers within the Imperial Family Secret Territory, each royal mber placed great emphasis on their safety and held particular contempt for anyone daring to target them. In such situations, they would show no rcy and suppress the threat with thunderous thods, offering no opportunity to their adversaries. Now soone had dared to target Zhao Ninglu, sothing they could not accept under any circumstances.
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