Moments before.

Within Qin Yu’s soul space, the Lord of the Black Skull retrieved his bone claws. There was a soul fragment in his hands. Although the scent was still enticing, the harvest was much smaller than expected.

“Hum! You cunning little thing, you dare to try and escape from this great Lord of the Black Skull? You will forever endure the burning of extinguishable black fire, never to be freed from it!”

A loud roar reverberated through the air.

Qin Yu’s soul revealed a pale face. Its eyes were dim with pain. He said, “Lord of the Black Skull, the transaction between us has been completed. You may leave now.”

“Leave?” The Lord of the Black Skull coldly sneered. “Jejeje…my contract trading partner, you seem to have forgotten that the Lord of the Black Skull never loses out on a transaction. This time, for me to cross space and time to help you, I have yet to obtain enough repayment. Then, I shall take your soul and body as my compensation!”

With an eerie smile, the Lord of the Black Skull opened its mouth and started sucking Qin Yu in.

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