Chapter 588: The Miserable Fate of Ming Zun
The mantra for the Cosmic Absorption Technique wasn’t lengthy, so Song Qingshu recited it quickly. Li Mochou followed along in practice while Ming Zun monitored the flow of her True Qi within her body.
As her chaotic True Qi began to dissipate, Ming Zun nodded in approval. Suddenly, a suction force erupted from Li Mochou’s body, pulling away the strand of True Qi he had been monitoring. Though startled, Ming Zun had been prepared and severed the connection between his True Qi and himself.
Noticing Ming Zun’s change in expression, Song Qingshu said coldly, “I’ve already recited the mantra. It’s your turn to release them.”
Ming Zun laughed heartily. “Since you’ve upheld your promise, I will not break mine. I’ll return them to you now.” As he spoke, he struck Zhao Min with a palm, then pushed the two women toward Song Qingshu before disappearing into the night.
A thousand-year-old demon like Ming Zun would never trust someone so easily. Finding no flaws in the mantra, his suspicion only deepened. He believed that once the hostages were released, Song Qingshu would attack him, so he struck Zhao Min, leaving her gravely injured but not fatally so. He calculated that Song Qingshu would have no choice but to treat her injuries, thereby abandoning any pursuit.
He didn’t harm Li Mochou further because he noticed she was already on the brink of death. A heavier strike might kill her, which could provoke Song Qingshu into pursuing him at all costs.
Zhao Min felt her vision darken as she coughed up blood. Her body floated weightlessly forward until she collapsed into a warm embrace. Summoning all her strength, she opened her eyes to see Song Qingshu’s anxious expression. A faint smile appeared on her lips before she lost consciousness.
Holding her delicate frame, Song Qingshu glanced into the darkness, his eyes flickering with cold determination. After a moment of hesitation, he gave up the thought of pursuing Ming Zun. He had to admit that Ming’s tactic to strike where it hurt the most was masterfully executed.
“She… how is she?” Li Mochou, having dispersed her chaotic True Qi and absorbed a trace of Ming Zun’s power, already felt much better. Though her internal injuries weren’t fully healed, a few hours of meditation would suffice for recovery.