Li Luo froze for a moment when he saw that Li Lingjing’s eyes were filled with negative emotions. For a moment, it reminded him of the way she looked when she was under the influence of the Soul Eater True Devil back in the Western Region's Dark Domain.

Still standing on the same spot, she grabbed Li Luo's hand in response. Her slender fingers grasped his hand tightly, nails digging deep into the back of his palm. At that moment, the strengthening provided by the Sanctified Dragon's Body seemed to have no effect at all.

Li Luo could feel an icy sensation from her fingers, which gave him an uneasy feeling.

When he felt a lancing pain from the back of his hand, Li Luo said solemnly, "Cousin Lingjing, what's wrong?! Wake up!"  However, she did not respond. She started squeezing his hand with even greater strength, and veins began to pop up on her arm. Although her hand appeared tiny and weak, it was making Li Luo's bones...