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"That white-haired old man is really amazing."
Zhou adjusted his glasses, still shaken.
"Yes, I almost lost my life."
Ah Fen slowly woke up and looked at everyone blankly.
"What happened? How did we get back?"
Valon's voice came from the side, tinged with a hint of dejection.
"An old man in a theatrical costume came and ruined our plans. We were only saved by Lin Ci."
Having just woken up, Afu stretched his limbs, his face full of defiance.
"They were ganging up on us, otherwise I could have definitely beaten them to a pulp."
However, Afu was also filled with doubts.
He felt that with Lin Ci's strength, he could definitely defeat that white-haired old man.
However, he did not attack directly.
"Lin Ci, I can sense that you can defeat that old man. Why don't you just beat him up?"
Lin Ci shook his head.
"Because he's going to attack you, I have to save you first."
This is just one of the reasons.
Another, more important reason, he didn't say.
During their exchange, he clearly sensed that Daolong's magical power was far greater than what was shown in the animation.
The power of that lightning bolt could truly be considered divine might.
Lin Ci understood immediately.
According to the original plot, this should have been the beginning of the Eight Great Demons arc.
When the Holy Lord dies, his seven brothers and sisters will be released one by one to fill the void of "yin" in the world.
But now, the Holy Lord has been bound by his own spirit.
This means that the Demon Chapter will not be coming.
The "yin" represented by those seven demons could not be released.
The balance of yin and yang in this world has been broken by itself.
Therefore, as compensation.
The power of the world itself pushed Daolong, a villain who was supposed to shine later in the story, to the forefront ahead of time.
Even his aura was amplified.
His power is beyond what I, with only Feng Hou Qi Men, can easily deal with.
However, Valmont and the Black Hand gang were deeply moved by Lin Ci's words.
Lin Ci gave up the fight in order to save them.
Rasu's eyes were a little red.
"Thank you, Brother Lin. If it weren't for you, we would definitely be dead today."
Zhou nodded solemnly.
"Yes, thank you so much, Brother Lin."
Although Ah Fen didn't fully understand the situation, he knew that Lin Ci had saved everyone.
"Brother Lin, if you ever need my help in the future, just let me know and I'll be there!"
Afu didn't speak, but instead clasped his hands deeply in front of Lin Ci and bowed.
Valon watched this scene and silently walked to his desk.
Looking at Lin Ci, whose face was also full of gratitude, he felt a mix of emotions.
Without Lin Ci, who knows what outrageous things that conman Long might have done to me.
Valon remained silent for a long time.
Then, he gave an order to the four members of the Black Hand gang.
"Take out all the talismans."
Although puzzled, the four obediently took out all twelve talismans and neatly placed them on Valon's desk.
Valon looked at the twelve runes that radiated ancient magic, a struggle flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by relief.
He reached out and slowly pushed all the talismans in front of Lin Ci.
"Lin Ci, you're right."
Valon's voice carried an unprecedented honesty and weariness.
"We cannot protect these talismans."
"If it weren't for you today, we might not even be alive, let alone the talisman."
He looked up and gazed into Lin Ci's eyes.
"Therefore, it's best to return these talismans to you."
Lin Ci nodded without any further formalities.
He picked up a cloth bag used for holding canned fish.
He swept the twelve cold, hard stone talismans on the table one by one into the talisman, his movements unhurried and deliberate.
“I’m really glad you understood, boss.”
He tied the bag shut and looked at Valon again. The name was still the same, but the meaning behind it had been completely changed.
Valon's lips curled into a bitter smile, a smile that contained surrender, relief, and even a hint of a heavy burden.
What are you planning to do next?
Lin Ci weighed the heavy cloth bag in his hand.
Although I have obtained them, I can't possibly take them out of the bag one by one like a juggler every time I want to use them.
This method is not only troublesome, but also full of the risk of being stolen.
There must be a way.
A faint, burning sensation suddenly flashed through his mind; it was a connection from the depths of the Spirit Binding Space.
Since these powers originated from his body.
Then he must have a way to bring these powers back into one body.
Let's rest today.
Lin Ci said to Valon.
"I have some things I need to look into."
Valon had no objections and immediately arranged for Lin Ci to rest in the cleanest office.
He then led Ah Fen and the others and tactfully withdrew.
The distinctive salty and fishy smell of the fish cannery still lingered in my nostrils, but it had faded considerably after being blocked by the thick walls.
Lin Ci's mind stirred.
The surrounding air temperature suddenly rose, and a semi-transparent soul appeared out of thin air in front of him.
The Holy Lord's soul was curled up, and his scarlet eyes no longer held the violence and majesty they once possessed.
All that remained was an unconcealable fear.
This was the first time in thousands of years that he had experienced the feeling of having his life and death controlled by others.
Back then, he was a demonic monarch who ruled over all of Asia, and the life and death of billions of people were in his hands.
But now, the tables have turned.
"Boss, what can I do for you?"
The Holy Lord wisely lowered his proud head.
Lin Ci raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, you're not so arrogant anymore, you're so obedient."
On the Holy Lord's translucent face, a smile that looked more like a grimace was forced out.
"The boss really knows how to make fun of me."
“I know you have a lot of resentment in your heart right now, Holy Lord.”
Lin Ci pulled up a chair and sat down, looking relaxed.
"But following me will be the best decision you'll ever make."
A hint of doubt flashed in the Holy Lord's eyes.
"why?"
Lin Ci spoke softly upon hearing this.
"Because I have the ability to travel through the world."
"It can solve the problem that has been bothering you for many years."
Chapter 19 Subduing the Holy Lord, Completely Winning His Heart
Lin Ci casually dropped a bombshell.
The Holy Lord's soul trembled violently.
"Across the world?"