The perks of being Yuexuan's assistant were generous. Tang Yuehua offered him a monthly salary of 1,500 Gold Soul Coins—a fortune for most people.
But Yuan Longxuan, with virtually unlimited funds thanks to his system, valued the chance to interact with Yuehua more than the money.
His thoughts drifted briefly to Tang Hao, who would not interfere here.
Later, Yuan Longxuan planned to take Yuehua to Haotian Sect and settle a few scores with some old acquaintances.
As for Tang San's mother, Yuan Longxuan had already started arranging prospects for her. His system allowed him to acquire almost anything, whether proper or unconventional.
Despite the playful plans he had once considered....pairing certain powerful soul masters in exaggerated combinations....he decided to abandon such schemes.
While amusing in theory, the consequences of pairing them wrongly could be catastrophic. He had learned that discretion often outweighed sheer mischief.
Meanwhile, in today's interrogation chamber, four individuals were present, two new arrivals replacing the previous two who had not survived the previous night's harsh punishment.
Bibi Dong's eyes were colder than ever, and the two new subordinates of the Soul Hall trembled in fear. She paid no attention to their fake expressions.
The food brought to them by the Soul Hall was merely a formality; any betrayal would be punished with extreme severity.
Those who had been implicated by Yu Xiaogang had already been sentenced.
Their punishment was relentless: broken limbs, skin whipped raw, and baths of salt and acid.
Survivors faced further torment, forced to watch as others were fed to dogs.
A whip cracked through the air.
One fat subordinate screamed as the first strike tore open a gash in his shoulder.
Pain twisted his face as the second strike shattered his knee.
Bibi Dong's power and precision were terrifying....each strike demonstrating her overwhelming strength.
The subordinate quickly confessed, crying out, "It's all Yu Xiaogang! It was his orders! I… I took the bribes, but I shouldn't die!"
Satisfied, Bibi Dong simply nodded, then moved to another target, breaking the man's shoulder with another strike.
Even when he confessed, she continued her brutal punishment, ensuring every betrayal was met with absolute retribution.
Finally, she addressed her guards, who controlled several ten-year-level soul dogs, and the healers beside her.
"Those who survive the night but betray the Soul Hall are no longer useful. Every fifteen minutes, one hand or foot will be cut off and fed to the dogs.
Let the newcomers witness the consequences of betrayal."
Everyone present shivered at her words, knowing that Yu Xiaogang's fate was sealed.
Pushing open the doors, two tall, thin figures stepped inside.
"Ghost Uncle, please bring Yu Xiaogang here. I have a matter I want to discuss with him personally," one said calmly, eyes cold with intent.
Returning to Juxiang Pavilion, A-Yin had just woken up and was sitting on the balcony sofa, enjoying the warm sunlight.
For the little spirit, sunbathing was a relaxing, natural pleasure.
By nine in the evening, Yuan Longxuan held A-Yin in his arms on the open-air sofa, gazing at the unusually full moon.
Though it wasn't the Mid-Autumn Festival, tonight's moon shone particularly bright and serene.
At that moment, a figure dressed in white appeared beside him, bowing slightly.
"Thank you, brother," the newcomer said.
"No need for formalities. I may be away from Juxiang Pavilion for a while, so I trust you'll take care of things here," Yuan Longxuan replied casually, his expression calm and confident.
He knew exactly who this visitor was. After two days of contemplation, his inner mind had finally reached clarity.
"Rest assured, brother. If anything happens at Juxiang Pavilion, I, Chenxin, will be the first to act," the white-clad man said.
"Thank you," Yuan Longxuan replied with a relaxed smile.
Chenxin nodded and left. Yuan Longxuan, holding A-Yin, turned slightly to whisper in her ear, his lips curling into a small smile.
Being a dragon by nature.....and Yuan Longxuan carrying the Dragon God soul along with pure Dragon God blood....his presence exuded an innate authority.
Even though the Dragon God here was considered a hybrid, in this world, it was the ancestor of all soul beasts....the strongest among them.
Ah Yin's breath hitched as Yuan Longxuan's fingers traced her collarbone, his touch igniting sparks across her skin.
"Brother Longxuan..." she whispered, her voice trembling.
His lips crashed onto hers before she could finish, swallowing her gasp as his tongue plunged deep, claiming her mouth with a ferocity that left her dizzy.
"Mmmph-Ah! Brother-!" she whimpered, her fingers twisting in his hair as he devoured her.
Yuan Longxuan growled, pulling back just enough to smirk. "You taste too good... I can't get enough."
His tongue slid against hers in slow, sinful strokes, exploring every inch of her mouth.
"Nnngh-!" Her back arched as his hands gripped her hips, yanking her flush against him.
"Louder," he demanded, biting her lower lip before soothing it with his tongue. "Let me hear you."
His lips trailed down her throat, teeth scraping lightly before he sucked ha leaving a dark bruise in their wake.
"AH! Y-You're marking me-!" she gasped, her nails digging into his shoulders.
"Mine," he growled, licking the blossoming mark. "Let everyone know who you belong to."