"Sister Su, what is this…"
Just as Tang Xiao Guo was about to ask, Su Luo shook her head at her and chuckled softly in her ear, "Don't speak, Xiao Guo, you'll know soon."
From inside the box, Brahma's roars and curses continued to emanate, but gradually, the commotion subsided.
"Let me out! Su Luo, you wretched woman, open the box quickly!"
"Don't do this, it's so cramped, so dark, I, I can't stand it… Please, let me out…"
"Wuwuwu, it's so scary, so dark, so gloomy, help!"
"Someone, wuwuwu…"
No one expected the dignified young master of the Demonic Sect to actually start crying, and everyone burst into laughter.
From inside the box, Brahma's cries and pleas for help continued, his sobbing so pitiful and heart-wrenching, like a three-year-old child being locked in a dark room by his parents. Su Luo laughed until she couldn't catch her breath.
Gradually, only crying could be heard from the box, the sobs remaining, but the curses gone.
Su Luo waited for a while longer, noticing the voice had changed. Feeling that it was about time, she finally opened the box and looked at Brahma, who was curled up into a ball inside, looking as pitiful as a puppy.
"Still causing trouble? Still shouting? Still daring to curse me?" Su Luo kicked the box.
"Sister, I'm so scared!"
Brahma looked up pitifully, revealing swollen eyes like peaches, his tears and snot everywhere. "Sister, don't lock me up, please, I'll be good, okay?"
Everyone let out a collective jeer. Was this still the arrogant young master of the Demonic Sect from before?
Lu Ji Hang's eyes lit up, "He's changed again!"
Under the intense stimulation, Brahma's secondary personality had completely broken down emotionally, reverting back to his weak, helpless, and pitiable state. At this moment, he posed no danger; he was simply a twenty-year-old adult with the body of a man, but the mind of an eight-year-old boy.
Su Luo wanted to stimulate his primary personality to appear, as dealing with Brahma in this state would be much easier.
Someone exclaimed in shock, "Holy cow, the young master of the Demonic Sect can be like this? He's not one person at all!"
"He wanted to kill people just now, and now he's crying. Did he take the wrong medicine?"
"Little Tian Tian, you've changed back again? You cursed at Sister just now and said you wanted to kill Sister. Do you know you were wrong?" Su Luo leaned down, tugged a strand of Brahma's hair, and playfully asked him.
"It wasn't me… Sister, that wasn't me."
Brahma, at this moment, was like a pitiable child, his face covered in tears, filled with grievance. "It was Brother, Brother is so fierce, he doesn't like Sister. It was Brother who wanted to kill Sister, not me…"
"Really not you? Are you lying to Sister? Bark like a little dog for me to hear."
"...Woof woof! Woof woof! I'm obedient, I'm good, Sister, don't lock me up, okay?" Little Brahma shyly barked twice, pleading with Su Luo in every way possible. He looked harmless and not at all violent, a complete contrast to the Brahma from before.
The disciples of the Qing Xu Heaven around them were all stunned.
Although Li Tian Jue and the others had seen Brahma's primary personality before, this was the first time they had witnessed it. Was this still the sinister, obsessive, and maniacally malicious young master of the Demonic Sect?
Su Luo's heart stirred, and she asked him directly, "So, you always knew what Brother did, including what happened to your father, right?"
Little Brahma hesitated for a moment before timidly nodding, "I know some things."
As expected, Su Luo had a new idea.
The last time Brahma's primary personality appeared, she hadn't had enough time or opportunity to question him before he regained consciousness. This time, she could properly question the primary personality of Little Brahma about the secrets of the Dark Demon Ridge.
This was why she hadn't killed Brahma immediately.
As for Hua Xiang Rong…
Before Su Luo could question her, she spoke first.
"Miss Su, Young Master Li, I know you won't let me off. Even if you kill me, I have no complaints. It's just that I have one last wish before I die: Xiao Lang is still in the young master's hands, can you save him?"
Hua Xiang Rong, despite her disheveled appearance, was still as beautiful as an immortal. Her brows held only a faint reluctance and worry, adding to her allure.
She said softly, "If I can see Xiao Lang one last time before I die, I will be content."
Chu Tian Shu didn't believe her at all, "You're trying to deceive people even when death is upon you? If it weren't for your scheme, my junior sister wouldn't have been captured, and all this trouble wouldn't have arisen. Hua Xiang Rong, you dog of the Demonic Sect, you deserve to die!"
With that, he raised his hand, about to strike down.
"Wait, Second Senior Brother!"
Su Luo suddenly spoke, stopping him, "Don't kill her yet."
She had also been wondering about Xiao Jing Chen's whereabouts, and now she finally understood. He had been controlled by Brahma. No wonder she hadn't seen him since the Heaven's Chosen Competition.
Although her relationship with Xiao Jing Chen was ordinary, he was, after all, a descendant of King Mu, and he had given her the "Wood Spirit Heart Sutra," which had greatly benefited her Fifth Senior Brother. Since she knew he was in trouble, and it wouldn't be complicated to save him, she was still willing to help.
Chu Tian Shu then stopped, stepped aside, and stared warily at Hua Xiang Rong, preventing her escape.
Su Luo looked at Little Brahma, crossing her arms, and said, "Little Tian Tian, where is Xiao Jing Chen being held by you… Oh, no, by your Brother? Do you know? Release him quickly."
Little Brahma immediately nodded, "I know, but to release him…"
"Don't make excuses. Since you know, release him immediately." Su Luo's expression darkened, and she removed the restraint on him.
Although she treated Brahma's primary personality with more politeness, due to the secondary personality's despicable and sinister nature, she didn't have a good impression of this timid and obedient primary personality. They were the same person, and she was merely utilizing him.
Little Brahma had no choice but to agree, pursing his lips.
He extended his hand, palm facing the ground, as if using all his strength. He gritted his teeth and exerted force, but nothing happened.
"Ahhhhhh—" He strained with all his might, his fair face turning red as if constipated.
After a while, a patch of ground finally began to bulge. Hua Xiang Rong gasped, her fingers tightening nervously.
Su Luo observed intently. It seemed that the sand transformation power of Brahma's primary personality was far inferior to that of his secondary personality.
Everyone watched as the bulging ground continued to rise, as if something was emerging from beneath. After an unknown amount of time, a head finally appeared – it was the long-lost Xiao Jing Chen.
Brahma trembled all over, sweat dripping down his forehead. Xiao Jing Chen slowly emerged from the ground, his eyes tightly closed.
So, he had been hidden underground by Brahma!
Hua Xiang Rong immediately rushed forward, tightly embracing Xiao Jing Chen, "Xiao Lang, Xiao Lang, are you alright?"
Xiao Jing Chen dazedly opened his eyes but remained silent.
"What's wrong with him?" Su Luo asked Brahma.
"He, he was controlled by Brother using a secret technique, I, I can't undo it…" Little Brahma said timidly, afraid Su Luo wouldn't believe him. He quickly explained, "Sister, I'm not lying. My cultivation is not as good as Brother's, I really can't undo the restraint Brother placed."
At this moment, Li Tian Jue stepped forward, grabbed Xiao Jing Chen's wrist to examine him, and then, with a glowing fingertip, pointed at three locations: his chest, throat, and forehead.
Xiao Jing Chen's body trembled, and his dazed eyes finally focused.