"I don't want to!"
Long Er shook his head stubbornly.
His eyes held a hint of plea as he said, "Sister, please let me stay and help you, alright?"
Although Long Er was only four years old, his mind far surpassed that of a human.
The group of people opposite him had eyes that seemed to gleam, clearly not good people.
Especially the dark, burly man, whose greedy eyes were utterly unconcealed.
Mother had told him that these people wanted to make him their contract beast.
Therefore, if Zi Linling was in danger because of him, how could he leave Zi Linling alone to face these people?
What's more, these people had killed his mother, and he wanted to avenge his mother!
Zi Linling's brow furrowed slightly, and she reprimanded softly, "Long Er, be good!"
Long Er's tears welled up in his eyes, and a hint of ferocity flickered around him. "Sister, I won't! I want to avenge mother!"
A trace of heartache flickered in Zi Linling's eyes.
She knew that Long Er, having just lost his mother, was extremely vulnerable, and it was understandable that his mind was consumed by hatred.
However, revenge was not something to be rushed. The cultivators opposite him were at least at the Spirit Gathering Realm, and Xiong Tai, Li Luo, Xie Shenghua, and Fu Liuyun were all likely above the Yuan Transformation Realm. Fu Liuyun, in particular, was a peak Yuan Transformation Realm expert. Su Dan Novel Network.
When dealing with the previous three people, Zi Linling had used almost all her tricks to narrowly escape.
Now, even if she employed the same tactics, she would not be able to face so many masters head-on.
The only course of action now was to feign an attack and seize the opportunity to leave.
As for helping Long Er get revenge, that could only be considered when she had the ability to do so in the future.
Therefore, even though Zi Linling felt sorry for Long Er, she would not indulge his childish whims.
Her face darkened, and she scolded, "Long Er! Your mother lost her life protecting you. Do you want her sacrifice to be in vain?"
"This..."
Long Er was struck speechless by her reprimand. Tears uncontrollably streamed down his face, and he cried out pitifully, "Sister!"
Zi Linling affectionately stroked his little head and said, "Long Er, now, remember the appearance of everyone here clearly. After we escape this ordeal today, we will settle scores with them one by one, okay?"
Long Er nodded vigorously, wiped away his tears, and his gaze of hatred swept over each person's face.
He wanted to engrave their likenesses clearly in his mind. When he had the ability in the future, he would make them pay.
All Zi Linling could do was give him time.
A moment later, Long Er looked at Zi Linling with determined eyes.
"Have you remembered them all?"
"Yes!"
Long Er nodded, wiping away the last traces of tears.
"Since you've remembered, then listen to your sister and obediently return to the contract space!"
With that, Zi Linling didn't wait for his reply. With a thought, Long Er's figure vanished before everyone's eyes.
Xiong Tai roared, "Stinking girl, I told you to hand over that little divine dragon, but you went and hid it. Speak! Where did you put that little divine dragon?"
He had gone to great lengths to capture the little dragon.
Now it had all fallen into Zi Linling's hands, so how could he not be enraged?
Zi Linling sneered, "Hand it over to you? Ask them if they agree?"
As she spoke, she cast a meaningful glance at Li Luo, Xie Shenghua, and Fu Liuyun.
Li Luo, engrossed in examining his elegantly curled fingers, nevertheless had trembling earlobes that betrayed his inner turmoil.
Xie Shenghua glanced at Xiong Tai. Although she remained silent, her wariness was evident.
As for Fu Liuyun, his expression was grim, but he said nothing.
They were all astute individuals. How could they not see through Zi Linling's attempt at sowing discord?
Xiong Tai glanced at the three of them, then roared with laughter, "Stinking girl, you don't need to sow discord. Just hand over the little divine dragon, and we'll handle the rest!"
A lonely smile touched Zi Linling's lips. She said coldly, "Handle it? How? There's only one little divine dragon. You all saw it just now, it's a five-clawed golden dragon, the king of the dragon race!"
She didn't believe that those with conflicting interests would work together.
As expected, Li Luo chuckled first, "Xiong Heizi, why are you so fierce? Look, you've scared the poor little girl half to death."
Then, he turned to Zi Linling and said, "Little girl, you don't need to be afraid of that bear. As long as you give the little divine dragon to this humble servant, I promise that he won't be able to touch a single hair on your head, how about it?"
Li Luo's effeminate demeanor sent a chill down Zi Linling's spine.
Zi Linling inwardly sneered, but outwardly, she feigned overwhelmed gratitude. "Really?"
Li Luo curled his finger and pointed forward gracefully, "Of course! Others may fear their Black Water Hall, but our Sacred Cult is not afraid!"
"Is that so..."
Zi Linling pretended to ponder, her face occasionally showing a flicker of temptation.
Li Luo looked at Zi Linling expectantly, waiting for her to agree.
Xiong Tai, Xie Shenghua, and Fu Liuyun immediately grew anxious. If Zi Linling handed over the little divine dragon to Li Luo, the effeminate creature, it would be difficult to snatch it back.
Xie Shenghua smiled and preempted, "Miss, if you are willing to join our Hundred Flowers Palace, I, this fairy, can guarantee that the little divine dragon will be yours. Not only that, but I can also ensure your safety. What do you say?"
Xie Shenghua's move was undeniably brilliant.
As long as Zi Linling joined the Hundred Flowers Palace, wouldn't the little divine dragon also become their Hundred Flowers Palace's little divine dragon?
As for Zi Linling, if she had talent, she would be cultivated well, and the little divine dragon would naturally remain hers.
If she lacked talent, they would find a way to break the contract between her and the little divine dragon, and let her live out her days in the Hundred Flowers Palace, which would be considered treating her well.
After all, the Hundred Flowers Palace wouldn't mind supporting an idler!
"This..."
How could Zi Linling not guess Xie Shenghua's intentions? But she still said with difficulty, "Esteemed fairy..."
"This fairy's name is Xie Shenghua. You can call me Sister Xie!"
Xie Shenghua spared no effort to gain Zi Linling's favor.
Zi Linling took a deep breath and said, "Sister Xie, but, this senior..."
She spoke here and looked timidly at Li Luo.
"This seat is called Li Luo, the Envoy of Light of the Sacred Cult!"
Li Luo also made a great effort to gain Zi Linling's trust.
Zi Linling nodded, about to speak, when she heard Li Luo continue, "Little girl, if you are interested in joining the Sacred Cult, this seat can offer you the same treatment as the Hundred Flowers Palace."
Although he said this, he secretly thought, "Heh heh! Once you reach the Sacred Cult, the Cult Master will surely find a way to make you hand over the little divine dragon!"