"Where exactly did it go wrong!"
Lü Xin couldn't comprehend it, couldn't understand why Taohua Ying had suddenly withstood her torment again, or why Lin Zitong had suddenly broken free from her negative emotions.
All she understood now was that if she didn't find a way to control Taohua Ying quickly, she might truly lose to Lin Zitong this time!
Lü Xin swiftly sat down, bit her finger, drew a symbol on her left palm, and then slammed her palm onto Taohua Ying's forehead!
In an instant, ghostly energy surged around Taohua Ying, her entire spiritual form becoming somewhat ethereal!
Seeing this, Yan Shouyi's eyes twitched, and he almost intervened.
Although he didn't know what Lü Xin had done to Taohua Ying, Taohua Ying's state clearly indicated it was nothing good.
Taohua Ying's strength had undoubtedly been weakened by Lü Xin, meaning it would be easier for Lü Xin to control her!
However, at this moment, Weng Qianxiang, who had been playing the role of a transparent bystander, couldn't help but widen his eyes, disbelief flashing within them.
He quickly approached Yan Shouyi and said solemnly,
"Brother Yan, I have something to say."
Zhao Yiyao shot Weng Qianxiang a glare, "At a time like this, don't cause trouble."
"I'm not causing trouble!" Weng Qianxiang was exceptionally serious, "I have something to say, and Second Uncle needs to hear it too!"
This was a crucial moment, but Weng Qianxiang's matter seemed urgent. Yan Shouyi could only nod and walk aside with Wei Changqing and Weng Qianxiang to speak privately, though his gaze never left Taohua Ying and the others.
The three walked aside, and Weng Qianxiang directly revealed his thoughts. Upon hearing them, Yan Shouyi and Wei Changqing indeed showed surprise.
"It seems… it really is something important," Zhao Yiyao murmured, "What could it be?"
After their discussion, the three silently rejoined the group, not mentioning a single word of their conversation.
Just then, Lin Zitong, who had been trailing behind, suddenly opened her eyes!
Her eyes were clear. Seeing that Lü Xin hadn't yet controlled Taohua Ying, a hint of joy flashed across her face, but seeing Taohua Ying's pained expression, she became anxious.
*Jingle bells!*
Without further hesitation, Lin Zitong directly shook the bone chain soul-summoning bell!
This indicated she had completed her communication with the Red-Clothed Ghost and intended to subdue it with the bone chain soul-summoning bell!
As the bone chain soul-summoning bell rang, the chains on the Red-Clothed Ghost's limbs began to tremble with a hum!
Lü Xin, who had just sat down, was greatly alarmed.
The chains on the Red-Clothed Ghost's limbs were not only her lingering resentment from life but also the shackles Lü Xin had placed on her after death.
If those chains broke, the Red-Clothed Ghost would be completely released, making it easy for Lin Zitong to subdue her!
To stop Lin Zitong, Lü Xin had to multitask, suppressing Taohua Ying with one hand while shaking the soul-summoning bell with the other, releasing power to intensify the Red-Clothed Ghost's shackles!
"She's cheating!"
Luo Ning couldn't stand it any longer and stepped forward to accuse Lü Xin.
Lü Xin snorted, "I'm not preventing her from doing the same thing."
Lin Zitong and Taohua Ying were in an equal relationship. She couldn't intensify the restraint on Taohua Ying like Lü Xin could.
Therefore, Lin Zitong was at a natural disadvantage. Now, all she could do was pray that Taohua Ying could withstand Lü Xin's pressure!
The Red-Clothed Ghost's chains became exceptionally strong, and Taohua Ying was already struggling to breathe under Lü Xin's suppression.
At this moment, Lin Zitong suddenly thought of something and shook the bone chain soul-summoning bell again.
The Shu Ling Snake on the bone chain soul-summoning bell suddenly awakened and shot out like an arrow, flying towards Taohua Ying and biting her wrist.
The next second, Taohua Ying's eyes snapped open!
It was the Shu Ling Snake that had awakened her from Lü Xin's illusion!
Lü Xin's expression darkened. With Taohua Ying awake, it would be even harder for her to control her.
There was only one path left.
That was to completely erase Taohua Ying's consciousness and forcibly control her soul!
So, Lü Xin stood up directly, looking down, and slammed her palm onto Taohua Ying's crown!
Taohua Ying instinctively raised her hands to block, but was immediately forced to the ground by the immense power!
"Hua Ying!" everyone exclaimed in shock.
Taohua Ying gritted her teeth and said, "Miss… don't worry about me… I can hold on!"
Lin Zitong glanced over and immediately withdrew her gaze.
She took a deep breath and summoned the Shu Ling Snake again, guiding it to the Red-Clothed Ghost!
Only by controlling the Red-Clothed Ghost sooner could she end Taohua Ying's suffering sooner!
The Shu Ling Snake quickly reached the Red-Clothed Ghost and, following the same procedure, began to gnaw at the chains!
The chains were originally a single entity, like wires through which Lü Xin's power flowed. If the Shu Ling Snake bit through one part, the entire chain would become useless!
Lin Zitong's brow furrowed as she poured all her strength into the Shu Ling Snake!
The Shu Ling Snake frantically gnawed at the chains!
The Red-Clothed Ghost, who had been sitting on the ground with her head bowed, slowly raised her head!
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes as she struggled to break free from her restraints!
"Come on… come on!!"
Yan Shouyi's hands were sweaty with tension, but he dared not make a sound, fearing he might disturb Lin Zitong.
Everyone else clenched their fists, watching the scene intently.
Suddenly.
A crisp cracking sound echoed.
The Red-Clothed Ghost's chains broke.
In an instant, cracks spread across the chains suppressing the Red-Clothed Ghost, which then shattered and turned into streams of light that shot towards Lü Xin!
Lü Xin, unable to dodge, was hit by the light and staggered back, ceasing her pressure on Taohua Ying!
"She's suffering a backlash!" Yu Lumen said in a low voice.
The Red-Clothed Ghost slowly ascended, spreading her limbs like a rapidly growing tree.
A powerful ghost king, once imprisoned, was about to regain control of her power!
Lin Zitong shouted, "Grasp the light in your heart, wake up! Wake up!"
The Red-Clothed Ghost heard this, slowly closed her eyes, and after a few seconds of silence, suddenly opened them!
A flicker of light appeared in her previously hollow and numb eyes!
Lü Xin's eyes widened in disbelief that the Red-Clothed Ghost had escaped her control!
"The victor is decided!"
Yan Shouyi shouted, then rushed towards Taohua Ying.
Taohua Ying had been tormented by Lü Xin to the brink of soul annihilation. Yan Shouyi placed the lantern beside her to stabilize her soul.
"Miss won…" Taohua Ying was incredibly weak, yet incredibly happy.
She had held on, waiting for the moment Lin Zitong controlled the Red-Clothed Ghost.
Not only that, but she had also spoken with her daughter, fulfilling a wish of many years.
The Red-Clothed Ghost, freed from her restraints, slowly floated down before Lin Zitong. She knelt on one knee, bowed her head, and said in a deep voice, "Master…"
Lin Zitong quickly took her hand and helped her up, "You and I are not master and servant. Forget the rules Lü Xin taught you in the past."
The Red-Clothed Ghost looked somewhat lost at this.
She had been controlled by Lü Xin for many years, and changing rules suddenly required time to adapt.
Lin Zitong said softly to the Red-Clothed Ghost, "Your suffering stems half from your resentment, and the other half from the person who continuously made you repeat your torment."
The Red-Clothed Ghost immediately turned, her eyes fixed on Lü Xin.
It was this former master, Lü Xin, who had repeatedly forced her to relive her past suffering, making her lose herself in despair!
Now, having been freed from despair, the person she wanted to retaliate against the most was naturally this woman who had brought her endless pain!