This time, Mu Anxiao did not think about disturbing the dark energy, because she knew that she and the dark energy were meeting for the first time. From her perspective, if she were asked to believe a monster she had just met, she would also hesitate for a long time, or even… she would choose to ignore it completely.
Therefore, Mu Anxiao felt that it was not easy for the dark energy to use silence to think. She took advantage of his reaction to voluntarily extend the time to win him over, waiting for his reply.
On the other hand, Hun Ling and Jia followed Gu Yuan's consciousness as it left the General's mansion and stopped outside a shop on a secluded path. Gu Yuan's consciousness lingered at the doorboard outside the shop for a while before drifting back to Hun Ling. Seeing Gu Yuan's consciousness seemingly seeking his help, Hun Ling thought for a moment and said coldly, "What, you want to return to your soul?" He believed his guess was correct.
After Hun Ling said this, Gu Yuan's consciousness floated up and down twice, indicating: Yes.
Hun Ling understood Gu Yuan's meaning but made no reaction, remaining indifferent. "How about making amends by atoning for your sins?"
Gu Yuan's consciousness paused.
Jia, watching Gu Yuan's consciousness try to negotiate with Hun Ling and seeing Hun Ling's serious reply, became instantly annoyed. "What are you negotiating with her for? Just take her soul back directly. She," he glared at the consciousness that had turned into a yellow beam of light, continuing, "is not some important monster, at most a person who has become a demon."
"We are partners," Hun Ling suddenly said, shifting his gaze from Gu Yuan to look at Jia.
Thus, Jia and Hun Ling's gazes met miraculously. "What do you mean we are partners?" Jia failed to understand Hun Ling's meaning.
"What do I mean? This mission is half for each of us, so naturally, the risks we bear are also half each. If we do as you say, this mission will definitely fail," Hun Ling said inexplicably.
Jia was completely confused. "No, what do you mean by that? What do you mean… if we do as you say it will fail? You…" He was getting angry. "I don't care, you better explain yourself clearly." He widened his eyes.
Seeing this, Hun Ling's expression froze, but he could not remain silent. He had no choice but to patiently communicate with Jia.
"What I mean is, give others a chance, so we can meet again in the future," he said roughly.
"You mean… you want to meet her again in the future?" Jia found Hun Ling's idea incredibly bizarre. He snorted and continued, "Let me tell you, if she were a person with resolve, she wouldn't have ended up in this state. Giving her a chance is… digging your own grave."
"You're being too harsh," Hun Ling said with a helpless expression.
Jia snorted, "That's just how I see it. Don't you think, if she were a good person, for her to reach this point…," he glanced at Gu Yuan's consciousness, "she has no heart anymore. What atonement or making amends, those are just opportunities for her to escape. Besides, our rules, have you forgotten?" He stared at Hun Ling's face.
Hun Ling frowned. "What does this have to do with the rules? Your thinking is too extreme."
"How is it extreme? Our rule is not to give any guilty monster any chance to turn over a new leaf. What you're doing is breaking the rules," Jia clicked his tongue. "You actually say it's not serious? You were quite ruthless earlier, but it was all an act for others."
"You…"
"Don't 'you' me. From now on, listen to me," Jia became domineering.
Hun Ling was speechless. Then he looked at Gu Yuan's consciousness, "…" and extended his hand.
The next second, under Hun Ling's gaze, Gu Yuan's consciousness moved to above Hun Ling's palm.
Jia's eyes widened.