Chapter 1098

Afterward, without warning, the silhouette of a little bear suddenly shot out from the Spirit Pet Bag.

Upon closer inspection, isn’t this bear none other than the Soul Devouring Bear!

Once the Soul Devouring Bear emerged, Qin Qi looked utterly shocked, not knowing what had just happened.

As soon as the bear appeared, it seemed as though the entire creature had been infected by the array, glancing left and right at the Spirit Evil Woman nearby, sniffing about, acting peculiarly!

"Oh? What’s this..."

Yan Shuiming’s eyes flashed with surprise when he saw the Soul Devouring Bear, "It really is a Soul Devouring Bear? Qin Qi, how do you have such a creature? If I recall, isn’t this a unique product crafted by the Ghost King Sect!"

Qin Qi saw that Yan Shuiming recognized the bear, and couldn’t help but ask, "Senior, you know this bear?"

"The infamous Soul Devouring Bear, how could I not know it? But, how did this bear end up in your hands?" Yan Shuiming asked curiously.

Qin Qi rubbed his nose, "Well, it was a matter of chance and opportunity..."

Yan Shuiming sighed deeply, "Interesting. To find a Soul Devouring Bear cost me quite a bit of effort. Unfortunately, the Ghost King Sect treasures this little fellow like a precious gem. I proposed swaps many times, but they always refused!"

Qin Qi’s heart skipped a beat, cautiously asking, "Senior, why do you want the Soul Devouring Bear?"

Yan Shuiming’s lips curved upward, "Most people only know that the Soul Devouring Bear is uniquely skilled at restraining souls. But few realize its greatest strength: not destruction, but restoration!"

"Restoring souls?" Qin Qi’s face was full of surprise.

Yan Shuiming nodded lightly, "Exactly. That’s why the Ghost King Sect regards it as a treasure. Most of the sect’s members are ghost cultivators; with the Soul Devouring Bear around, it’s like an extra safety net for their cultivation! It prevents their souls from disintegrating!"

Hearing this, Qin Qi suddenly recalled why Yue Xueling had been so relentless in chasing him that day.

Yan Shuiming continued, "If you have this bear, helping your ghost servant restore its soul wouldn’t be an issue!"

"Originally, it would’ve taken about half a month for complete recovery. Now, that time can be cut in half!"

Qin Qi was overjoyed, "Senior, are you serious?"

If the Soul Devouring Bear has such abilities, then could it also restore the Celestial Joyful Witch’s soul?

But soon, Yan Shuiming’s next words struck him like a hammer!

"Yes, but you need to have the technique to control and guide the Soul Devouring Bear. Otherwise, this bear feeds exclusively on soul energy; seeing a soul body, it wouldn’t hesitate to devour it."

Yan Shuiming drawled, "Without the controlling technique, restoration is impossible."

Qin Qi felt a wave of disappointment, and could only ask, "Senior, do you have such a technique?"

Yan Shuiming clasped his hands behind his back, "I do have some connection to the Ghost King Sect, so naturally I know a few magic techniques regarding this."

"Moreover, the Soul Devouring Bear is greatly useful to me. Qin Qi, can you let this bear lend me its service for a few days?"

Qin Qi couldn’t help but hesitate.

Yan Shuiming wasn’t surprised by Qin Qi’s expression, and opened her cherry lips, "Go ahead, name your conditions. Don’t worry, since you follow me, I won’t just take advantage of you for nothing!"

Qin Qi could see his intentions had been laid bare by Yan Shuiming.

He spoke honestly, "Senior, could you tell me the technique to guide the bear in restoring souls?"

If what Yan Shuiming said is true...

Then the Celestial Joyful Witch’s soul could be restored.

The thing that bothered him most would finally have a solution.

After all, anything related to the Celestial Joyful Witch was a secret.

He could safely hand over the Spirit Evil Woman to Yan Shuiming for restoration—even if it was discovered she was once a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse, it wouldn’t matter.

But the Celestial Joyful Witch is different!

She is his deepest secret, and back then she’d stirred up a huge commotion in the Northwest Region!

So, exposing the Celestial Joyful Witch’s matter must be considered with utmost caution.

But since the Soul Devouring Bear can restore souls, things just got easier!

Yan Shuiming’s lips curled up, "So that’s your plan, to perfectly utilize the Soul Devouring Bear in the future!"

Qin Qi kept a straight face, but pretended to be read, scratching his head, "That’s right!"

"It’s not impossible. This technique isn’t exactly a secret to me." Yan Shuiming flicked her finger, tossing a bamboo scroll toward Qin Qi.

Qin Qi caught it and inspected closely, instantly filled with delight.

Because on it, indeed, was recorded the method to control and guide the Soul Devouring Bear in restoring souls!

Upon seeing this, Qin Qi was ecstatic, immediately pushing the Soul Devouring Bear in front of Yan Shuiming, "Senior, the Soul Devouring Bear will be at your disposal for these days!"

"By the way, do you need me to do anything else? At the moment, the bear only listens to me."

Yan Shuiming waved her delicate hand, "Just a demon beast. Would I not be able to subdue it? Don’t worry!"

With that, she muttered something under her breath, pinching an unknown spell, and sent a thin black thread into the Soul Devouring Bear’s head.

"Don’t resist it for the bear. This is the method I use to guide it!" Yan Shuiming parted her red lips.

Qin Qi naturally didn’t interfere.

Soon, the Soul Devouring Bear really started to obey Yan Shuiming’s instructions, approaching the Spirit Evil Woman.

Its eyes turned light green; for a moment, it bared its fangs and claws, and its body erupted with copious amounts of gray mana.

Under the influence of this gray mana, to the naked eye, the Spirit Evil Woman’s soul was recovering at an astonishing rate...

After a short while, the previously dim soul regained some of its luster.

Seeing this, Qin Qi was elated, "It’s really restoring!"

"The restoration process will take about seven days. Come back in seven days! During these days, I’ll also release word across the entire central battle zone that you are now one of mine!" Yan Shuiming instructed.

"Understood!" Qin Qi naturally had no objections and quickly retreated, not daring to disturb further.

Soon, he departed from the Primordial Heart Palace!

As soon as he stepped outside the Primordial Heart Palace—

The ever-courteous Housekeeper Wu still stood guard outside, "Old Wu pays respects to the young master!"

Qin Qi raised an eyebrow, knowing that Housekeeper Wu had received Yan Shuiming’s transmission.

"You’re too polite, Housekeeper Wu." Qin Qi replied.

Housekeeper Wu immediately bowed deeply in respect, "Not at all, since the young master has agreed to the Palace Mistress, this is just my proper etiquette!"

"Now that you’re leaving, let me escort the young master back!"

Qin Qi couldn’t help but protest, "No need to trouble yourself!"

"This is what we servants ought to do." Housekeeper Wu remained courteous as ever.

Qin Qi didn’t give it much thought; his mind was filled with plans to help the Celestial Joyful Witch restore her soul in days to come.