Chapter 2209: Xu Qing; Soul Control Lock

Seeing this, Xu Yuan tentatively called out, "Second cousin?"

Xu Qing still didn’t respond, continuing to stare blankly out the window.

Xu Yuan, puzzled by this, turned her head towards Gu Zhiqi, "Sister, this?"

Gu Zhiqi gave her a look, then stepped over to the other side of the bed, and glanced at Xu Qing.

Only then did she notice that Xu Qing’s eyes had no focus, as if he were a person who had lost his soul.

Gu Zhiqi paused slightly at this, a flash of azure blue flickering in her eyes, as she sized Xu Qing up from head to toe.

That’s when she discovered Xu Qing’s soul was locked, tucked away in a corner of his sea of consciousness.

Thankfully, he hadn’t truly lost his soul, so it was manageable.

However, this method of soul-locking was quite interesting.

His soul was placed under a lock, and this lock had a key.

As long as the person with the key wished, they could manipulate Xu Qing at will, and Xu Qing would be like a walking corpse, completely obedient.

"Sister, my second cousin?" Xu Yuan, seeing Gu Zhiqi staring at Xu Qing without speaking, leaned in towards Gu Zhiqi and asked softly,

Gu Zhiqi: "His soul is locked."

Xu Yuan: ?

Can a soul... really be locked?

However, Xu Yuan’s concern wasn’t this question, "Is there a way to save him?"

Gu Zhiqi nodded, then turned to look at Gu Xiyue, "Soul Control Lock, have you learned it?"

Gu Xiyue nodded and then shook her head, "I’ve only seen it in books, haven’t tried it."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiqi said to her, "Then give it a try."

Xu Yuan: ?

So, is she going to use the second cousin as a test subject?

"Yueyue, are you a hundred percent sure? If it fails, will there be a risk to second cousin?" Xu Yuan leaned in close to Gu Xiyue and asked softly.

Gu Xiyue heard this and shook her head.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan thought she meant there would be no danger, so she quietly breathed a sigh of relief. However, just as she exhaled, she heard Gu Xiyue say, "I’m not sure."

Xu Yuan: !

Before Xu Yuan could say anything else, Gu Xiyue had already moved into action, forming hand seals, and after about a minute, sent a formation-like object into Xu Qing’s body.

As the formation entered Xu Qing’s body, the room fell into a brief silence, with everyone standing quietly aside, watching Xu Qing.

However, several seconds passed without any reaction from Xu Qing—the only response was perhaps a sheen of sweat on his forehead.

Seeing this, Gu Xiyue spoke somewhat dejectedly to Gu Zhiqi, "Seems like it failed."

Gu Zhiqi reached out and patted her shoulder, "First times are always like this."

Of course, she excluded herself.

Her first time unlocking the soul control lock, she opened it instantly.

However, she wouldn’t tell Gu Xiyue that.

After comforting Gu Xiyue, Gu Zhiqi began forming hand seals herself.

Soon, a golden-yellow formation appeared between her hands, and Gu Zhiqi pushed it into Xu Qing’s body.

The moment the formation entered Xu Qing’s body, a surge of vital energy burst from Xu Qing.

With a dispersal of energy, Xu Qing’s expression changed—it was no longer vacant and scattered, but showed traces of spiritual energy.

Then, Xu Qing raised his hand, held his head, and let out a slight hiss.

Seeing this, everyone knew—the soul control lock had been opened.

Xu Yuan’s eyes lit up instantly, and she jumped in front of Xu Qing, "Second cousin, are you alright now? You are finally alright, I was worried sick..."

She spoke and lunged towards Xu Qing.

However, before she could reach him and finish her sentence, Xu Qing pushed her away.