Chapter 625 - 606: Seen in a New Light

"I doubt they’d be so bold..." Muhe Xiaoyu shook her head. Suddenly, a thought struck her... ’He couldn’t be in...’

"Where?" Zhan Yingluo blurted out. It was obvious she had a huge score to settle with Wang Rencai.

"The Third-Transformation Sealing Spirit Hall..." Muhe Xiaoyu guessed. She wasn’t certain, but it was the only place they hadn’t checked.

Zhan Yingluo and Muhe Xiaoyu quickly arrived at the Third-Transformation Sealing Spirit Hall.

With just one look, Zhan Yingluo recognized the man on the Spirit-Sealing Platform as Wang Meng... who was none other than the Wang Rencai she hated to the bone.

Her hatred was carved into her very soul. Even after so many years, and even though his appearance had changed considerably, she knew it was him!

Zhan Yingluo was itching to rush up, drag Wang Meng off the Spirit-Sealing Platform, and stomp on his face a few times... and that would only be the interest. As for how she’d torture him afterward, that would depend on her mood.

She had waited for this day for far, far too long. The Wang Family was ridiculously lenient, tolerating this scoundrel for so many years!

But she was patient. She knew that with the way this bastard behaved, even if the heavens didn’t claim him, the Wang Family wouldn’t be able to hold onto him forever. And now, her wait was finally over!

Zhan Yingluo could finally relax. She had only feared one thing: that someone else would find Wang Meng before she did. If she couldn’t get revenge with her own two hands, what was the point, even if someone else tortured Wang Rencai to death?

Fruit you pick yourself always tastes sweeter than fruit from another’s hand!

Muhe Xiaoyu, on the other hand, was a little worried. She didn’t know the full extent of what had happened between them, but seeing the normally gentle Zhan Yingluo with such a steely look in her eyes, she had a bad feeling.

’Perhaps he’s a prodigal son who’s turned over a new leaf, but... I hope this isn’t some blood feud.’

But the news Yingluo brought did make Muhe Xiaoyu worry for Wang Meng. The people he’d offended in the past were all going to seize this chance to viciously torment him. It seemed that, without exception, none of them wanted to kill him outright. They wanted to make his life a living hell.

However, Little Yu wouldn’t be helping Wang Meng today. ’Truth be told, I can’t quite figure out what kind of person he is. A scoundrel? A scoundrel in disguise? A prodigal genius who’s seen the error of his ways?’

’It’s all so contradictory. I’m curious to see how Wang Meng gets himself out of this mess.’

Wang Meng, however, was completely immersed in the sealing process...

The workings of the Spirit Suppressing Array unfolded within his Heart Spirit. The process was similar to how he used his Divine Sense to directly suppress a True Essence Beast, only much gentler. It was a clever design. While Wang Meng’s direct suppression with his Divine Sense was very powerful, it would actually injure the beast’s core consciousness. This wouldn’t matter for an ordinary True Essence Beast, but for a Third-Transformation True Essence Beast, it could damage its very foundation and even cause its cultivation level to regress.

’I have to admit,’ he thought, ’every realm has its own unique principles. Subtle differences in detail can cause major problems in practice. I can’t just rely on my old habits.’

However, after observing how the Spirit Suppressing Array and the Spirit-Sealing Platform’s Rune Formation operated, Wang Meng could adjust his Divine Sense accordingly. After this, he would be able to seal a Third-Transformation True Essence Beast even without a Spirit Suppressing Array. Moreover, his personal success rate would be far higher than if he had to rely on such external tools.

In the Middle Thousand Realm, everyone relied on external aids like arrays and True Essence Beasts to maximize their power. While Wang Meng was no slouch in that department, he still believed that one’s own power was the only true power. It was just that due to his current body’s innate limitations, he had no choice but to focus his efforts on the True Essence Beast.

If any other Spirit-Controlling Masters knew what Wang Meng was thinking, they would probably cough up blood from shock. Suppressing a beast directly with one’s Heart Spirit was something only an Immortal Master could do. Of course, for Wang Meng’s Primordial Spirit, this was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut—a fact best kept to himself.

Zhan Yingluo’s gaze grew intense as she stared fixedly at Wang Meng’s every move.

’That loser... he actually looks like he’s trying to seal a True Essence Beast...’

Muhe Xiaoyu was also watching Zhan Yingluo. She’d expected Yingluo to immediately attack and teach Wang Meng a lesson. Instead, Zhan Yingluo seemed to even out her breathing, her eyes fixed on Wang Meng. A slight smile touched her lips... It was not a smile of serenity, but one of anticipation born from extreme rage.

’I’ve waited so long for revenge. I obviously can’t let him off this easily.’

’What has the world come to? Even a loser like him dares to practice Spirit Control, and at such a high level!’

Nearby, Su Xueyou was also looking on with anticipation. Wang Meng really could control the Array; now all that was left was to verify the result.

But then, the light from the Array gradually faded, and Master Wang clapped his hands together.

"Haha, Brother Su, thanks a lot."

Wang Meng couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. ’Brother Su... that name is a little weird.’

"Huh? You’re not going to seal it?" Su Xueyou, who had been eagerly waiting to see what would happen, was taken aback. He’d thought Wang Meng was here to seal the True Essence Beast.

There were too many prying eyes here, and Wang Meng had no intention of showing off. Besides, back at the Bai Family residence, he could take his time to absorb what he’d learned and avoid any potential trouble.

"Wang Rencai, it’s a small world, isn’t it!" Zhan Yingluo said, blocking Wang Meng’s path as he came down.

Wang Meng paused, stunned. The girl before him was unbelievably fair-skinned and delicate. In all his experience, he’d never seen skin so much like fresh snow.

Seeing Wang Meng staring at her blankly, Zhan Yingluo bit her lip. Her anger flared, all plans of a drawn-out humiliation forgotten. She lashed out with a palm strike.

Master Wang dodged instinctively. "Miss, I don’t believe I’ve offended you. You can’t hit me just because I’m handsome, you know."

"You... You don’t even remember me!"

Zhan Yingluo nearly fainted from rage. This bastard had inflicted the greatest humiliation of her life on her, and now he didn’t even remember who she was.

Master Wang felt a wave of bitterness. ’Damn, someone’s already come knocking. I thought leaving Haojing meant I’d be out of reach, leaving Wang Rencai’s old scores behind. I never expected one of his victims to show up at my door.’

’The crucial thing is,’ he thought, ’I really don’t have any memory of this girl from my predecessor’s mind.’

"Ahem, my apologies. I had a bit of an accident when I got to Wang City... partial amnesia. I really can’t recall. See? I go by Wang Meng now."

Wang Meng shrugged helplessly. He had no idea what kind of debt he’d inherited this time. ’At least, it looks like this fair-skinned girl is still a virgin,’ he mused. ’Frankly, the old Wang Rencai probably wouldn’t have been able to beat her in a fight.’

But Wang Rencai was a real piece of work. He had a million dirty tricks for bullying people and genuinely took pleasure in their misery.

Zhan Yingluo’s face flushed red with anger. ’Amnesia... After coming to Wang City, this scoundrel has gotten even more shameless than before!’

"Don’t you worry, Wang Rencai," she snarled. "I’ll beat you until you remember!"

Zhan Yingluo prepared to strike. As an expert of the younger generation from Haojing’s Zhan Family, she was considered one of the best in the capital.

Su Xueyou’s peacemaking habits flared up again. He rushed between them. "Miss, please wait! This is the Spirit Control Association, and as a disciple, you should know that fighting is forbidden here. If there’s some misunderstanding, it’s best to talk it out."

Zhan Yingluo froze. Back in Haojing, this was a guy everyone wanted to beat on sight. To think that someone would actually defend him here...