Naihua shivered as she realized what she had done. She had made a deal with the worst person possible, and now he had power over her. But she didn't want to look scared in front of him. She lifted her chin up and looked at him straight in the eye. "I may have said yes to your deal," she said, her voice calm even though her heart was in chaos, "but that doesn't mean I'll do whatever you want. I'll figure out a way to get away from you, you'll see."
Huo Mingyue let out a low laugh, his eyes shining with secret plans. "We'll find out soon enough, little fairy," he said, his voice full of both a warning and a temptation. "For now, let the fun start." He moved his hand, and the magic seal vanished.