Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 718 - 719: Imprisoned Life – Part 3

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Mengxi was well aware that with her level 4 strength, escaping from the heavily guarded Sky City, filled with experts, was virtually a fantasy.

Therefore, Mengxi fell into deep despair, often lying on her bed in a state of self-abandonment.

However, under the influence of her strong will, Mengxi soon came out of her passive state. After all, she believed that Grandpa Mashilov and Aunt Daisy would not want to see her like this. And just doing nothing, letting the old witch take over her body, was something Mengxi couldn’t accept...

Once she calmed down, Mengxi realized that although the situation was still desperate, there seemed to be a glimmer of opportunity.

That was because Lisa was not yet capable of taking over her body directly. Before doing so, Lisa needed to modify Mengxi’s soul to adapt it to a new body and also adjust Mengxi’s body to facilitate the upcoming ritual. And since Mengxi’s body was created by a goddess?

It was an unprecedented physique, and Sky City’s scientists needed time to understand her body and make thorough adjustments.

This period might just be an opportunity. During this time, Lisa probably wouldn’t harm Mengxi and might even take good care of her.

Mengxi made such a judgment.

And indeed, her judgment proved to be quite accurate.

After that day, Lisa arranged for a team of dozens of attendants to take care of Mengxi’s daily life, catering to every aspect of her living, from food to bathing, all under the supervision of these servants. If Mengxi wasn’t aware that these servants’ real purpose was to monitor her, she might have felt quite comfortable.

Besides being perfectly taken care of in her daily life, Lisa also specially assigned a team of top-quality teachers for her.

Through teaching Mengxi yoga, physical training, and qi cultivation, they purified the impurities in her body, making her skin even more flawless and radiant. Her already stunning beauty became even more alluring and captivating.

At the same time, they spared no effort in assisting Mengxi with her cultivation, strengthening her physique.

Whether it was the maids or the teachers, their attitude towards her was extremely respectful.

As if, Mengxi was indeed Lisa’ daughter, the beloved Seventh Miss of Sky City.

However, this was under the condition of ignoring the shackles on Mengxi’s neck and ankles.

Why arrange a team of teachers? The reason was not hard to guess. Everyone in Sky City knew that Lisa planned to take over Mengxi’s body in the future. Before then, the lady wouldn’t allow anyone to harm her future body. Having obtained such a perfect body, Lisa naturally cherished it.

Taking care of Mengxi’s skin and appearance was to make her future self even more beautiful.

Helping Mengxi cultivate and enhance her strength was for the same reason. The lady did not like Mengxi’s weakness... Anyway, in her view, even if Mengxi’s strength improved, it was impossible to break through Sky City’s defenses.

Because her body was already Lisa’ possession.

These teachers and servants, therefore, dared not underestimate her,

After all, In Sky City, even Lisa’ belongings were far more important than the lives of these servants... Disrespecting any property was tantamount to disrespecting Lisa herself, an unforgivable capital offense.

Mengxi felt uncomfortable with this kind of ’respect’ and the constant watchful eyes locked on her.

However, Mengxi cooperated very well, especially in terms of cultivation.

Only by improving her own strength could she have more hope of escaping in the future.

Thus, she trained very hard. In just a few months, she advanced from the early stage of the level 4 to the high stage, and her physical condition improved significantly. Admittedly, although Sky City was nefarious, as one of the top powers on the continent, its cultivation resources and techniques far exceeded those of other forces.

During this time, Mengxi could never forget her main goal. She attempted to escape from Sky City - Lapis numerous times. Because she could not wear the chains during cultivation and bathing, Mengxi always seized these opportunities to flee.

Unfortunately, the results were not as desired...

After all, the people of Sky City were not fools; anyone could foresee that Mengxi would take advantage of the unlocked shackles to escape.

How could they not be prepared?

Therefore, unsurprisingly, all four escape attempts were discovered by the guards of Sky City, who dragged her back to the room mercilessly. Facing Mengxi’s attempt to escape, Lisa certainly wouldn’t indulge her. Under the guise of ’educating a naughty child,’ she tortured Mengxi to near death... Every time Lisa saw Mengxi writhing in pain on the ground, she couldn’t help but let out a tinkling laugh.

Although Mengxi experienced fire torture, whipping, and even punishments akin to death by a thousand cuts, as well as various other terrible punishments during this time, her body did not suffer any substantial injuries.

Lisa, who loved beauty, would not be foolish enough to harm her future body.

Her punishment of Mengxi mainly came from a mental level.

Using illusions to manipulate Mengxi’s senses, she made her experience various tortures in a fantasy realm.

Lisa’ favorite punishment was to let Mengxi relive seeing the people of her despicable little town in the fantasy, and in Mengxi’s heart-wrenching cries, slaughter the townspeople in front of her. Seeing Mengxi’s pitiful crying expression, Lisa felt a surge of pleasure in her heart, her face flushed, and even her body became agitated...

After several failed escape attempts and understanding Lisa’ terrifying methods, Mengxi rationally paused her escape plans.

However,

This did not mean Mengxi had given up.

Mengxi was not a rigid person; if one plan didn’t work, she would switch to another.

In the days that followed,

Mengxi suddenly changed, appearing indifferent and emotionless. She no longer attempted to escape and cooperatively accepted the body experiments she had previously detested. In her spare time, she began to enjoy life - dressing up, taking sauna baths, attending tea parties... She actively participated in various recreational activities.

To many high-ranking officials in Sky City, it seemed that the ’Girl of Destiny’ had given up on escaping and accepted the sad reality of soon becoming Lisa’ body. Having given up, she seemed determined to enjoy her remaining days of freedom. Her negative remarks during conversations with the maids seemed to confirm this theory to the higher-ups.

Heidely, the chief architect of bringing Mengxi to Sky City, initially didn’t believe this theory and conducted several experiments, intentionally giving Mengxi chances to escape. In one instance, Mengxi could have used a teleportation array to leave Sky City if she had chosen to run.

Yet, facing these opportunities, Mengxi remained unmoved.

These experiments convinced Heidely of this belief. After confirmation from the steward, the entire Sky City gradually believed that the Girl of Destiny had lost the drive to escape.

Seeing Mengxi becoming more obedient, not only refraining from futile escape attempts but also actively cooperating with their experiments, the high-ranking officials of Sky City unusually rewarded Mengxi with more freedom. She was allowed to walk in the common areas without shackles, under supervision. Before, Mengxi interacted only with her teachers and maids; now, she sometimes played with other children in Sky City after classes...

There was no doubt, Sky City’s supervision over Mengxi had loosened.

Even so, Mengxi did not feel excited. She continued her monotonous daily routine quietly, accumulating strength, gathering tools and various information, waiting for an opportunity...

In fact,

Even if Sky City lowered its guard, Mengxi couldn’t possibly escape. The gap in strength between them was immense. No matter how long Mengxi waited, it was unlikely she would get a chance to escape.

It was,

Merely a slow death...

However,

Just as Sky City’s research team made decisive progress in studying Mengxi’s body, that opportunity Mengxi had been waiting for finally arrived...

That day, In an unexpected turn of events, a red pillar of fire erupted from the ground, breaking through the clouds! With a momentum to destroy heaven and earth, it hit the moving Sky City!!

*Boom!!!*

With a deafening blast, the peace that Sky City had enjoyed for hundreds of years was mercilessly shattered.

As the broadcast started, the steward Heidely’s panicked yet stern voice suddenly echoed in everyone’s ears:

----[First-level alert!!! We are targeted by Demon King Inferno! All hands, prepare for battle!!! Maximize the power of the Thunder Particle Shield! Charge the God-Annihilation Cannon immediately!!]-----