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Chapter 24:
Xiao Mi's eyes turned red, and her body started trembling upon hearing Lin Fan's questions. She bit her lips, tears of sorrow streaming down her face. "I... Yes... Everyone abandoned me... Everyone... turned against me..." She sobbed in agony, grieving for those she once considered the closest to her.
"Yes... That's right... No one stands by your side anymore... And do you know why? Because you have become mortal. Without cultivation, you are nothing. That's why they abandoned you. In their eyes, you are nothing but... trash!" Lin Fan whispered beside Xiao Mi's ear, making her tears flow even more upon hearing the harsh truth.
"But... don't you want revenge?! They sold you off to me without hesitation, without even resisting! The moment you lost your cultivation, they turned their backs on you, hoping I would still keep you for their own benefit..." Lin Fan continued speaking to Xiao Mi, causing hesitation to flicker in her eyes as they wavered between hatred and helplessness.
'I can't do anything... They betrayed me so easily... And yet, I can do nothing but follow what they want... Why am I this weak?!' Xiao Mi dug her nails into her palm out of frustration and fury at her own powerlessness. Drops of blood seeped from the fresh wound, yet she paid no attention to it.
"Even your father! He disappeared that very day... Who knows? Maybe he opposed them, and they killed him. Or perhaps they imprisoned him... They are ruthless... They only follow their own interests... Look at how your grandfather handed you over to me with a smile, instead of fighting for you." Lin Fan whispered, planting the seed of doubt in Xiao Mi's heart—doubt towards the dearest person to her, her father!
Xiao Mi's eyes widened completely at the mention of her father, now filled with nothing but hatred. A faint killing intent began to emanate from her as she muttered, "Father..."
"Tell me now... Do you want revenge? Do you want to find your father? I can grant you the power to do so with ease... All I ask in return is one thing... Absolute obedience!" Lin Fan finally declared, looking straight into Xiao Mi's bloodshot eyes, his expression exuding absolute seriousness, hiding the malice within.
"Yes, I want to find my father... No, I will find him... And I will kill them all! I will make them regret the looks of contempt they cast upon me!" Xiao Mi declared, an overwhelming killing intent surging from her. Her eyes and face had turned ice-cold—completely different from the weeping girl of just moments ago!
"Good, very good... Then, are you prepared to obey me and follow my every command without question?" Lin Fan asked Xiao Mi one last time, seeking final confirmation of her resolve.
"Yes, Young Master. As long as you grant me the strength to take revenge and find my father, I am prepared to devote myself to you completely, with my body and soul!" Xiao Mi knelt before Lin Fan, her body trembling slightly, revealing the last traces of her hesitation—something that brought a smile to his lips.
"Good, good... Hahaha... Then, let me tell you something before we proceed. You have a special body, known as the Pure Qi Body. This physique causes its owner to lose all of their qi to the person they sleep with, unless they have mastered control over it." Lin Fan revealed the truth to Xiao Mi, a sly smile curving his lips.
"W-What?! Then... you're the reason I lost my power?!!" Xiao Mi stammered in shock before screaming at Lin Fan, ready to pounce on him in blind fury.
"Stay where you are. I did not give you permission to rise." Lin Fan's voice turned icy as he released a faint pressure of his qi, effortlessly forcing Xiao Mi back into a kneeling position. As a mere mortal, she was too weak to resist in the slightest.
'Damn it! This bastard is far too strong! No... I am far too weak! But why is he telling me all this about revenge and power if he was the one who took my cultivation? Is he mocking me?!' Xiao Mi thought furiously, once again trapped in helplessness, unable to even speak under Lin Fan's overwhelming suppression.
"Now that you've calmed down, let me explain something to you. First, you were going to lose your cultivation no matter what. Even if I weren't here, Yu Ming would have taken your qi instead. So wouldn't it be better that I was the one who took it instead?" Lin Fan stated, crossing one leg over the other as he looked down at the kneeling Xiao Mi, his tone a mix of seriousness and mockery.
"Second, this situation has helped you see the true faces of those closest to you and understand the cruel reality of this world."
"Third, you will never be able to retain your cultivation as long as you are with a man. Your qi will always be drained from you—unless you possess techniques specifically suited for your unique physique. And I... I am the only one who has such techniques. I am your only hope to regain your strength, take your revenge, and find your father."
"In conclusion, you shouldn't blame me. You should blame yourself for having such a special body. But even if you insist on blaming me, so be it. I remain your only hope. So? What will you do? Will you accept following me... and consume this insect?" Lin Fan finished his explanation, his words leaving no room for doubt.
Even if she still had every reason to hate and blame him, he had conveyed the most important point—this would have happened to her regardless. The difference was that he had the solution to help her rise again—stronger than she ever was before.
Lin Fan lifted the qi suppression that had been weighing down on Xiao Mi, allowing her to speak and move once more. Yet, she remained frozen in place, silent, lost in deep thought.
Then, after nearly two minutes, Xiao Mi finally exhaled deeply, lifted her gaze with firm resolve, and spoke with unwavering determination.
"I accept following you, Young Master. As long as you grant me the technique that will allow me to cultivate naturally without fear, I will consume this insect and serve you from this day forward. Not as a concubine... but as a slave. As long as I can obtain my revenge!"
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