When she heard Gu Xi's phrase, "make the best use of everything," Chen Lu's expression shifted drastically.
After a long moment, she spoke.
"Xiaoxi, since you've already figured it out, then last time… why didn't you kill me?" she asked, staring intently at Gu Xi.
Gu Xi met her gaze calmly and said seriously, "Because you're the first fish I've hooked since I returned."
Chen Lu stared at her for a long moment, then suddenly gave a strange smile.
"Then as your first fish, do I get some sort of special treatment?" she even asked with a smile.
"Of course." Gu Xi nodded without hesitation, giving the old woman due respect.
"And so?" The old woman raised an eyebrow, her gaze fixed on Gu Xi.
Gu Xi said seriously, her voice cold, "As the first fish, I will permit you… a natural death."
At that moment, Chen Lu felt as if she were seeing the Blood-colored Asura of old once more.
