'How could a human possibly control such Evil Power? If one were to truly refine this thing, wouldn't they become a monster, just like a member of the Demon Race?'
'But that aura...'
Bei Lingyin swallowed, forcefully suppressing the horror in her heart. She silently warned herself not to dwell on it. The Hall Master's affairs were not for her to pry into.
She immediately composed herself and knelt on one knee before the figure on the throne. Her voice was steady and respectful as she spoke:
"Your subordinate, Bei Lingyin, pays her respects, Hall Master."
On the throne, the masked Yuan Tianming leaned forward slightly.
The red glow beneath his mask flickered, like a dancing will-o'-the-wisp.
"Rise. How goes the matter I had you investigate?"
Bei Lingyin rose slowly, but she dared not look directly into those scarlet, malevolent eyes.
"In response, Hall Master. I have located Ye Liyuan, Pei Yuhang's Dao Companion, as you requested.
