138: Chapter 138 You don't want me, the Holy Son, to personally wash you, do you?

Looking at Lin Ran's "ugly" face, Xuan Zhixue truly found it hard to imagine how someone with the countenance of a banished immortal could have a heart as ruthless as a venomous snake.

"You needn't resent This Holy Son. If you hadn't intended to kill This Holy Son for Xiao Huohuo's sake, how could you have ended up in such a state?"

Lin Ran seemed to see through Xuan Zhixue's thoughts and gave a playful smile.

Xuan Zhixue instantly grew anxious: "Stop talking nonsense! When did I ever try to kill you for that person?"

"I wanted to kill you simply because you are bloodthirsty! What does it have to do with him?!"

Slap!

With a flick of his left hand, Lin Ran left a bright red palm print on Xuan Zhixue's right cheek.

"Fine, I don't care why you wanted to kill me, nor do I wish to ask."

"In short, you are now my Female Slave. You should understand what a Female Slave is supposed to do, right?"

Lin Ran's expression was indifferent.

Xuan Zhixue was angry, furious, and terrified, her tears falling incessantly.

"What... what exactly do you want to do?!"

Xuan Zhixue choked out.

Lin Ran's brow furrowed, and he raised his right hand high. Xuan Zhixue immediately closed her eyes in fear, her delicate body trembling uncontrollably.

"Now, what should you call me?"

Xuan Zhixue closed her eyes in terror, but those two shameful words ultimately did not escape her lips.

Seeing this, an evil smile curled at the corners of Lin Ran's mouth.

Since Xuan Zhixue still hadn't recognized her own status and position, it didn't matter; he had plenty of time to play with her slowly!

As for whether treating Xuan Zhixue this way would lead to the failure of the Conquest Task...

Lin Ran had only one word for that—Heh!

The so-called conquest wasn't about him being a lickspittle dog for those targets, but about him remaining in absolute control!

He took the dominant position while the conquest target took the subordinate one. During the conquest, he had to take care of himself first before considering whether to increase Favorability.

Besides, this kind of conquest wasn't something he absolutely had to complete.

Even if he just left it there undone, could the System actually kill him?

Whether to do it or not, the power of choice was entirely in his hands.

Even if the System occasionally issued some Destiny Mandatory Tasks, those were also tasks issued according to his own will.

Even without those mandatory tasks from the System, he would still do those things.

Therefore, from beginning to end, the System had never forced him to do anything; it was more like a tool that retreated behind the scenes to silently assist him, with all the power of choice lying in his hands.

Only thus could one be considered a truly qualified Son of Destiny!

So, regarding Xuan Zhixue, the first thing he had to do now was take control; as for the so-called conquest, that would depend on the situation.

With a thought, Lin Ran secretly activated the Demon Seed inside Xuan Zhixue's body.

Instantly!

Xuan Zhixue's face turned deathly pale, and she rolled frantically on the ground, her eyes turning blood-red.

That feeling was as if someone were repeatedly stabbing her brain, her entire body, and her very blood and bones with needles. It was agonizing beyond endurance!

"Ah!!!"

Xuan Zhixue let out a shrill wail, truly finding herself unable to live yet unable to die!

Seeing this, Lin Ran shifted his intent and temporarily relieved Xuan Zhixue's pain.

"Xuan Zhixue, your arrogance will only bring about your end."

"Before This Holy Son, even if you were the strongest Saintess in the Myriad Realms, you would still have to kneel!"

"Now, what should you call This Holy Son?!"

Lin Ran's tone was indifferent, his gaze looking down at Xuan Zhixue like a mortal emperor looking down at an ant.

No, in his eyes, Xuan Zhixue was even less than an ant!

Because he could decide Xuan Zhixue's life or death in an instant!

"Mas... Master..."

Xuan Zhixue's tears streamed down as her inner pride was completely shattered by Lin Ran at this moment.

Ignoring her shame, she could only call Lin Ran 'Master'.

She truly never wanted to feel the pain bestowed by the dao heart demon seed a second time.

"Good. Recognizing your position is only the first step. From now on, you shall revere This Holy Son as a god, and everything shall revolve around This Holy Son."

"Do you understand?"

Lin Ran helped Xuan Zhixue up from the ground, his voice like the whisper of a demon, breaking down Xuan Zhixue's psychological defenses step by step.

Coupled with the subtle influence of the dao heart demon seed, an indescribable feeling actually emerged within Xuan Zhixue's heart.

But soon, this feeling was replaced by overwhelming killing intent and hatred.

However, the moment she showed killing intent or hatred toward Lin Ran, the dao heart demon seed would once again "inflict torture" upon her.

Everything seemed like a deadlock, forcing her to revere and admire Lin Ran while forbidding her from hating him.

Thinking of this, she fell into complete despair.

Lin Ran glanced around and noticed a small pool not far away, so he said, "Follow This Holy Son."

Xuan Zhixue dared not disobey and could only stumble along behind Lin Ran.

"Go inside and wash your body. You are a Saintess of the Angel Clan, after all; I'm sure you wouldn't be pleased to see people while covered in filth."

Lin Ran pointed at the small pool before them and spoke coldly.

Xuan Zhixue's face flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and anger.

Just who was responsible for her being in such a pathetic state?!

Did Lin Ran really have no self-awareness?!

It was all because of this demon, Lin Ran!!!

Of course, she certainly didn't dare to say these words to Lin Ran's face.

Even if she just grumbled silently in her heart, the Demon Seed made her feel a sense of agonizing pain.

She was truly terrified...

"Then... Master, could... could you turn around?"

Xuan Zhixue spoke with extreme shame.

Lin Ran frowned slightly: "You are my Female Slave now. Never mind your body, your entire person belongs to me. What right do you have to feel ashamed?"

"I will only give you half a quarter-hour. If you don't wash yourself clean, This Holy Son wouldn't mind personally helping you wash!"

"However, the price for This Holy Son helping you wash your body is very expensive! Jie jie jie!!!"

What a joke!

With such a snow-white, flawless body for him to admire, how could he not appreciate it?

He was no Liu Xiahui!

Xuan Zhixue's face was filled with terror. Disregarding her shame completely, she hurriedly shed her clothes and stepped into the pool to bathe.

Her movements were very swift, as she only wanted to wash her body clean within half a quarter-hour.

She didn't want Lin Ran to personally come and help her wash; wouldn't that be even more shameful?!

Meanwhile, Lin Ran stood by the edge of the pool, admiring Xuan Zhixue's figure with a satisfied expression.

It had to be said that Xuan Zhixue was truly worthy of being a Saintess from the Angel Clan.

Her entire body was filled with a holy aura, and every inch of her skin appeared flawless.

The six pairs of wings behind her added even more to her holy air, making her look extraordinary and refined, like a Fairy untainted by the mortal world.