Chapter 238: A Good Dog

Xu Shan sent Duan Mu's mother to his inner world, making her disappear.

"A good dog is one which returns to its owner." Xu Shan smiled, stepping towards Duan Mu who was on his knees, his fighting spirit almost broken.

Duan Mu's heart sank even further, his grief and anger threatening to consume him. But he refused to let his emotions cloud his judgment. For his mother, he was willing to do anything, even if it meant becoming a slave.

Xu Shan patted the head of Duan Mu like he was petting a pet.

"You've made the right choice," Xu Shan said, his voice dripping with false kindness. "Once you prove your loyalty, your mother will return to you."

Duan Mu clenched his fists, determined to endure whatever trials lay ahead, for the chance to be reunited with his beloved mother.

"But before we do anything, there's someone else I need to take care of..."