"Alright, it's time to get to the point." Rulu put down the hairdryer, grabbed C.C.'s shoulders with both hands, and turned her to face him. He stared sharply at C.C.'s face, constantly pondering one thing in his mind.

"Hmm? What do you want to do?" C.C. showed no signs of panic despite Rulu's intense gaze; instead, she looked back at him with calm, unwavering eyes.

"I want to know about you, C.C.—everything about you!" Rulu said decisively.

"How troublesome," C.C. turned her face away, looking quite unwilling as she said, "I don't like talking about myself; in fact, I can say I hate it. I hope you won't ask me anything related to myself."

"No, I have to ask." Rulu turned C.C.'s face back to him and said seriously, "I just want to know your relationship with the Sanctuary, why you left the Sanctuary, and why the Emperor of the Sanctuary is after you."

"You're really stubborn," C.C. sighed lightly and retorted, "What about you, Rulu? Why did you leave the Sanctuary and come here?"

"I'm the one asking the questions now, don't answer my question with another question!" Rulu emphasized.

C.C. snorted coldly and said, "How cunning. You don't want to share your own matters but want others to share theirs."

Rulu defended himself, "I have my reasons. If I don't understand your situation, it could put me and the people around me in danger."

C.C. replied, "So what? Don't forget, without the power I gave you, you would have already died a few days ago."

"Are you going to tell me or not? I can kill without blinking; don't force me—" Rulu extended his hands and grasped C.C.'s neck, making a fierce expression.

"I've already died in front of you once; do you think that will work on me?" C.C. remained completely unfazed, her expression icy.

"Uh, how about this: if you tell me about these things, I'll let you stay here and provide you with lots of delicious food and snacks every day. How about that?" Rulu released his grip on C.C.'s neck and spoke softly, trying to entice her.

"Sounds good, but I'm a bit tired now. Let's talk about this later. Good night... Rulu." C.C. ignored Rulu, yawned, stood up, and flopped onto the bed in the bedroom.

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"You wicked woman, do you think this will leave me helpless?" Rulu, somewhat angry, climbed onto the bed, fell onto C.C., and pressed her down with his palms, looking at her with a gloomy gaze from close range.

"Answer my question, C.C. What is your relationship with the Sanctuary? Why are you so important that the Emperor must find you?" Rulu's eyes glinted with intensity as he spoke in a peculiar tone.

C.C. widened her eyes as she looked at Rulu's face. After a moment of surprise, she couldn't help but laugh, "Do you think making that strange expression will make me listen to you?"

"What’s going on? Why isn't the Spiritual-power working?" Rulu was secretly puzzled and focused again, staring into C.C.'s eyes as he said, "C.C., I want you to tell me everything you know about the Sanctuary!"

C.C. wiped the smile off her face and looked sharply into Rulu's eyes, saying coldly, "Don't waste your effort; Spiritual-power is ineffective against me. You can't control me."

"How could this be..." Rulu was momentarily stunned, feeling somewhat at a loss.

"Do you understand now? So I advise you to give up," C.C. said coldly.

Rulu gritted his teeth and said, "No, let me ask you one more question, and you must answer it. Why did you come to me? Why did you give me this strange Spiritual-power? Don't tell me you gave me this power without any purpose."

"Because you have the potential to use this Spiritual-power." This time, C.C. finally agreed to answer Rulu's question. Her expression was serious as she slowly said, "Not everyone can use this power. You were born with the potential to wield Spiritual-power. Even if you hadn't met me, as long as you continue to practice, you could master this power. I just forcibly activated and significantly enhanced your latent ability."

"Then what is your purpose in giving me this power? You must have a reason for doing this."

"You're right. I grant you this uncommon Spiritual-power, and in return, you must do something for me—something that can only be accomplished using that Spiritual-power."

"One thing? What is it?"

"I can't tell you yet. With your current abilities, you can't accomplish it. When the time is right, I'll let you know."

Rulu pondered carefully and murmured, "So this is a deal. You give me this powerful Spiritual-power, and in return, I help you with something—something only I can do. As long as this matter remains unfinished, you'll need me and won't betray me, right?"

C.C. replied, "Although you think of me as somewhat malicious, you're correct. Moreover, if you want to continue using that Spiritual-power, you will definitely need me because only I can help you repair your mental damage."

"Well, this deal seems reasonable. I do need this power, and I need you, C.C., to stay by my side." Rulu nodded, a smile appearing on his face as he began to clarify the situation.

"So, are we agreed? If there’s nothing else, can I sleep now? Also, Rulu, can you get off me? Your face is almost touching mine; you’re not trying to take advantage of the situation to kiss me, are you?"

"Hmph, who wants to kiss you? Stop being so full of yourself..." Rulu's face turned slightly red, and feeling a bit flustered, he lifted himself off C.C., got off the bed, and walked toward the door.