Su Xi took out a fire poker, and Wu De looked at her with bewilderment.
Was she going to burn incense for him?
But wasn't this incense a little too thick?
Su Xi didn't give Wu De much time to ponder. The fire poker in her hand shot out swiftly, striking towards Wu De.
The moment the fire poker touched Wu De's body, it immediately emitted a red glow. Within the red glow, Wu De suddenly felt a wave of pain engulf his entire body, causing him to let out a mournful cry.
As a soul body, although he had lost his magical power, he was also less susceptible to injury. Ordinary means and weapons could not harm a soul body.
But now, the unassuming fire poker in Su Xi's hand not only touched him but also brought such discomfort, far exceeding his expectations and filling him with a trace of fear.
Was he truly going to be executed?
Su Xi's movements did not cease. She raised the fire poker and continued to attack.
One strike, two strikes, they fell continuously.
From the fire poker, one moment came an icy, bone-chilling cold, and the next, a burning heat like flames.
Under the torment of ice and fire, Wu De quickly became weak and on the verge of death.
"Will you speak or not?" Su Xi raised the fire poker, which was constantly changing color, and looked at Wu De. Killing intent flickered in her eyes.
A person could be stubborn, but a soul could not.
She had ten thousand ways to torture Wu De to death.
Wu De, on the verge of death, looked at Su Xi, his voice choked with tears, "What do you want me to say? Just ask!"
This was the first time he had encountered such an interrogation.
If he weren't afraid, he would have questioned Su Xi for deliberately making things difficult for him.
Upon hearing Wu De's words, Su Xi paused her actions. She had been too caught up in her own satisfaction and had forgotten to ask questions.
"Crack!"
Su Xi swiftly struck him again with the fire poker.
How could the little fairy make a mistake? No matter who made a mistake, it wouldn't be her.
If someone dared to cause trouble, she would absolutely not tolerate it.
Wu De was struck by the fire poker again, and his body instantly became more ethereal, showing signs of imminent dissipation.
"Don't hit me, I'll talk, I'll tell you everything," Wu De said, his face filled with terror. If souls could cry, he would be weeping profusely by now.
Why had he been so bored back then as to come here and monitor Su Xi? Now, not only had his soul been extracted, but he had also endured inhuman torture.
Furthermore, since Huan Jie was dead, even if he killed Su Xi, it would be futile. Why did he still have such obsession?
Su Xi looked at the pleading Wu De, knowing he would be honest this time. Therefore, she did not waste any more time and asked, "Who sent you?"
After all the effort to come to Penglai Mountain to spy, it couldn't have been simply for revenge for Huan Jie. There must have been another motive.
Upon hearing Su Xi's question, Wu De instinctively wanted to lie, but seeing Su Xi idly playing with the fire poker, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
At this point, what difference would telling the truth make?
"I came here because."
He had only spoken a few words when his whole body suddenly froze, becoming motionless.
Seeing Wu De motionless, Su Xi thought he was unwilling to tell the truth and raised the fire poker, preparing to strike again.
But soon, her eyes were filled with confusion.
Because dense black chains had suddenly covered Wu De's body, entwining his soul inch by inch. At the same time, his body was petrifying at a visible speed.
"What's happening?"
Su Xi was utterly confused by the situation. She looked around vigilantly, trying to see if there were any hidden individuals nearby.
Tian Gang Zhenren glanced at Wu De and said expressionlessly, "Stop looking, there's no one. A restriction was placed on his soul. When he spoke just now, he triggered the restriction."
"A restriction placed on the soul?" Su Xi looked at Tian Gang Zhenren, confused, not understanding what he meant.
To think that restrictions could be placed within the soul. And they hadn't seemed to have triggered any restriction just now.
"This is because." Tian Gang Zhenren had only spoken half the sentence when his hand movements changed. A beam of light shot towards Wu De. In an instant, Wu De disappeared from his spot.
Seeing Tian Gang Zhenren act so suddenly, Su Xi asked in confusion, "Grand Ancestor, what happened?"
She couldn't understand why, when everything was going well, Tian Gang Zhenren would suddenly act.
Tian Gang Zhenren's expression turned grim, and he said in a deep voice, "It seems someone has taken an interest in this place, and their methods are quite skillful."
Anyone who could use soul chains was undoubtedly powerful. Moreover, Tian Gang Zhenren had another issue he hadn't told Su Xi: when they were about to interrogate Wu De, someone had tried to probe for information.
Tian Gang Zhenren did not want to reveal that he was still alive, so he had no choice but to swiftly eliminate Wu De.
Su Xi listened to Tian Gang Zhenren's words and did not pursue the matter further. Since the person was already dead, there was no point in questioning further.
"Grand Ancestor, you brought me here today not just to kill someone, right?" Su Xi looked at Tian Gang Zhenren, posing the question she most wanted to ask.
Tian Gang Zhenren was never one for idle talk. His actions now must have a purpose.
Hearing Su Xi's words, Tian Gang Zhenren snorted, "Nearly let these people delay our important business."
"I brought you here today to tell you something."
"What is it?" Su Xi looked at Tian Gang Zhenren, her confusion deepening.
Why had he brought her here for no apparent reason, and made it so mysterious?
Tian Gang Zhenren did not answer Su Xi's question. Instead, he suddenly reached out and pointed a finger at Su Xi's head.
As Tian Gang Zhenren moved, Su Xi found herself unable to move. She could only watch helplessly as Tian Gang Zhenren's finger moved closer to her head.
Finally, to Su Xi's astonishment, he poked his finger directly into her head. At the same time, a surge of powerful magical energy rapidly filled her entire body.
What was Tian Gang Zhenren trying to do?
Su Xi's mind raced, wanting to understand what was happening. Why would Tian Gang Zhenren act against her like this, and in such a manner?
The scene felt somewhat cruel and bloody.
However, Tian Gang Zhenren did not explain. His movements continued, and his aura began to intensify.
"Ah!"
As Tian Gang Zhenren's actions continued, Su Xi's body convulsed, and she couldn't help but cry out.
But Tian Gang Zhenren did not stop. Instead, he accelerated his movements. A more ferocious aura erupted from him, enveloping Su Xi.
Under the pressure of Tian Gang Zhenren's magical power, Su Xi's eyes grew increasingly hazy, and she finally slowly closed her eyes.