If this phase does not exist, the child will not know how to love others. If it does, before they learn to love others, they first love their parents.

As a slave master, the Platinum King, their clan might have discovered this phenomenon early on.

He snatched Andasu away from her biological parents in order to sever her connection with her clan and establish that connection with himself before sending her back to the clan.

If she realizes the truth and can still bear to harm herself, then eliminate her, and wait for the next chosen one.

If she can't bear to do it, then his plan has successfully entered the next stage.

The Platinum King's desire wasn't just to have her; he wasn't lacking women. What he lacked was a Yunxiang race girl whose body and mind belonged entirely to him.

If he had always raised Andasu, she would only have feelings for him akin to a child's affection for a parent. She might even, upon learning of her circumstances during her rebellious phase, use that affection to stage a rebellion against the slave master for the sake of her clan.

From the start, the Platinum King was clear-minded. Instead of nurturing her with care, he embedded a subconscious impression of a close relation within her while denying her love, letting her inner lack make it impossible for her to decide to act against him.

Then, using her lineage as chains, as she was crushed by the burden of eternal doom and voluntarily surrendered to him, she became his perfect submissive concubine and tool to firmly control the Yunxiang race.

Andasu seemed eager to hear something from Li Ang, her beautiful face streaked with tears, yet she maintained eye contact with Li Ang.

"It truly is difficult," Li Ang gently said to her.

As a commonly quoted saying on the pre-travel internet had it, "Unlucky people spend a lifetime healing their childhood," Andasu might not know how much time it would take and how many bloody tears she would have to endure to resolutely kill someone her subconscious regards as close kin.

Andasu sobbed, "I'm supposed to live up to the expectations of my clan and friends, but I really can't do it. I know the Platinum King is a bastard, but I can't bring myself to nod at plans to assassinate him."

"So, I came to you, hoping you'd use that spell on me.

"If it can control people, then control me, make me do the right thing, make me act in line with the expectations of my family and friends.

"I am so tired, I don't want to be caught in indecision anymore. Control me, and let everything go as everyone expects.

"Please."

She lay on the ground, bowing down in salute to Li Ang.

He saw her bare, smooth back covered in a fine layer of sweat with a slightly bitter exotic fragrance filling the air.

"Then, whether you release the control or not, I will operate the ship for you just as you wish."

Spiritual Driving is quite far from Mind Control; this curse art primarily seals a person's will, making them unable to resist what another says.

When compelling the Sandbone Group to take their own lives, he had to say they deserved it, to firm their resolve even more.

If imposed long-term on a person, they might not just heed his words, but anyone's, and could be driven mad by conflicting thoughts.

Moreover, Li Ang wasn't interested in controlling puppets; he wanted lively team members.

However, seeing her like this, he couldn't just do nothing.

He extended his hand towards the young girl and placed it on her head, ruffling her messy white hair.

His fingers brushed against a couple of beast ears, soft and warm with blood.

"Alright, you're now under my control,"

Andasu raised her head, her ivory-like beast ears swaying, as she looked herself over and glanced from her palms to Li Ang.

Her puzzled expression seemed to say, "Nothing's changed."

"Other than thinking my words are all correct, you're just the same as before," Li Ang said.

The young girl slightly furrowed her brows and slowly nodded.

"That 'Howling Wolf' is the Flying Airship you put all your heart into creating, right?"

"Yes."

"You can't stand someone else piloting it."

"Yes."

"Alright then." Li Ang stood up, "Let's go, meet your friends from the Sand Beast Gang."

He opened the door and left the workshop, with Andasu following behind, the two returning together to the underground arena room.

Penny was cleaning the blood-stained floor. Upon seeing them coming, she asked, "How did the conversation go?"

Li Ang stepped aside, putting Andasu in front of the Sandstorm Lioness.

The Yunxiang girl looked downcast yet obedient, as if indicating Li Ang would make the decisions.

"It's settled. I'll help you deal with the Platinum King."

"An, are you okay with this?" Penny asked.

Andasu hesitated, glanced at Li Ang, saw him nod at her, then softly replied, "Mm."

"Good!"

Penny shouted excitedly, rushing to inform the gang members about it.

Soon, the Liger Sisters pulled together two Tier Three thugs to gather four participants, with Andasu included, to take part in the Flowing Silver Combat Skill, aiming to reclaim the Howling Wolf.

"These three days, you guys should prepare well for this matter."

Li Ang checked the time, "I have follow-up matters, so I won't join you. See you then."

Just as he was about to leave, Andasu jogged to catch up with him.

"What's up?"

"Just like this? Is this all I need to do?"

"What else?"

"I, I mean," the young girl lowered her head, "don't your members also need to participate? Wouldn't you need my help?"

Li Ang chuckled, "Having two teams on our side is the best way. This way, if one side fails, we can have a fixed match and send the opponent through without any loss.

"Later, I'll give you a suitable set of equipment. These days, practice coordination with your friends, and perhaps create some engineering gadgets that might have unexpected effects."

After Andasu agreed, Li Ang temporarily said goodbye to them.

Walking a distance and about to turn a corner, he noticed the White Wolf still observing from afar. Upon seeing him glance back, the girl swiftly turned around back inside.

Back to the sand desert, Li Ang met up with Zoe and their dusty crew returning from training, and led them to the Weapon House.

"It's time to officially equip you with Extraordinary Equipment. This set is needed for our trip to Mengze Island."

"Awesome!" Zoe cheered, "This time, can it be made really nice-looking?"

Her red eyes sneakily glanced at Dorothy's Golden Sand Embrace Robe.

The Half Elf had frequently mentioned today, "How did you know Li Ang made me a beautiful and powerful robe and such."

Dorothy came close to Li Ang, gently lifting the fabric of the robe with her fingertips, "The new equipment should match what I'm wearing."

"Rest assured."

The kitten and the Golden Canary stood expectantly to one side, ALulu also curiously watched on. She had been using completely different equipment these past two days, looking much more invigorated, wondering what Li Ang was preparing to make for them.

Li Ang glanced at the panel, noting that his Tier Three Equipment Creation experience was at 231/1200, feeling he might not level up even after finishing the equipment.

He quickly crafted a Tier Three piece of equipment for a customer as agreed, then began forging the first item.

Selected [Blueprint: Elite Chest Armor].

[Confirmed addition of materials [Vortex Amber][Land Crocodile Shattered Scale][Crystal Copper Ingot]].

[Tip: Could add the material [Earth Core Stone], add it?]

After melting the amber-toned Crystal Copper Ingot, mixing in the powder of Vortex Amber, and hammering it into a mold in the intense flames of the Magic Furnace, he encrusted the Land Crocodile Shattered Scale on the metal netting, finally pouring on the molten golden Earth Core Stone.

Appearing as if forged from gold, the light armor was born, with curved golden chest guard featuring orange-red lines of amber, giving it an extraordinary visual impression.

"Is this for me?" Zoe reached out to accept the light armor, gently touching the patterns on its surface.

Receiving Li Ang's confirmation, she immediately changed her outfit right there. Since Li Ang's provided clothing was underneath, there was no risk of exposure.

Once the chest armor was worn, it appeared even more exquisite than when displayed in hand.

The golden surface contrasted with the girl's alabaster skin, enhancing both.

The waist section consisted of chain armor with Land Crocodile Shattered Scale embedded, resembling shrinking down and enclosing the underbelly skin of those formidable creatures around the girl's slender waist, actually thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship enabling such design.

[Amber Crocodile Scale Light Armor]

[Ancient Amber tells the stories of the earth's changes, and the unbridled power of the fierce beasts is wrapped in amber, stabilizingly embraced in the armor]

[Tier: 4]

[Category: Chest Armor]

[Equipment Skills: Land Crocodile Armor, Rock Array [Immovable]]

When filled with magic power, a layer of amber-like substance will appear on the armor's surface, with faint Land Crocodile skin patterns visible within, greatly enhancing defense power.

Zoe stood triumphantly, hands on hips, facing Dorothy, while the Half Elf leaned close to Li Ang's ear, gently blowing, "My turn now."

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