Tick-tock.
Tick-tock.
When Li Muhan opened his eyes, he found himself bound to a chair.
It felt as if the strength had been drained from his body; he couldn't even manage to break free from the leather restraints.
Before him, Qu Ran stood with her back turned, seemingly busy with some task. In front of her sat several instruments, containing two petri dishes.
Yin Qi and Xia Yue were clearly visible, contained within those dishes.
"Department Head Qu..."
Li Muhan shook his head, struggling to summon the power within him, only to realize that as long as that ticking sound persisted, he was completely unable to manifest any of his abilities.
"You... you’re awake..."
Qu Ran turned around. Her eyes, beneath her messy hair, looked exhausted, and her dark circles had deepened significantly.
"I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Li Muhan. I... I didn't want to do this to you, but... but this is necessary. The karma left behind by the sins of the past... it cannot be allowed to continue living in this world."
She turned away again to operate the instruments.
Chapter 533