**Chapter 514: The Culprit, The Soul Eater**
Lin Moyu chose not to use the teleportation array.
Given Gao Yang’s current condition, which was somewhat similar to Han Dong’er’s poisoning situation, and even worse, he couldn’t withstand the tearing force of the teleportation array.
Lin Moyu had no choice but to fly with him, and he also couldn’t fly too fast.
Using his own power to envelop Gao Yang, he shielded him from the cold wind in the air as they flew towards Xia Jing Academy.
Before they could even leave West Sea City, someone rose into the air and blocked Lin Moyu’s path.
"The empire has regulations that forbid flying over the city," said the person, dressed in armor, appearing to be a soldier.
Judging by the military insignia on his shoulder, he was a five-star lieutenant.
Lin Moyu didn’t want to waste time with him and directly placed his own military insignia on his shoulder. The purple insignia of a Divine General, shimmering with a noble light under the night sky, and its three stars were particularly dazzling.
The person immediately saluted, "West Sea City Garrison, Five-Star Lieutenant, Xin Dong, greets the Divine General."
Lin Moyu acknowledged with a hum, "Step aside, I’m in a hurry."
Xin Dong wouldn’t dare to obstruct a Divine General. The difference in their statuses was like heaven and earth. Without saying another word, he stepped aside.
Lin Moyu continued flying with Gao Yang towards Xia Jing Academy.
Seeing Lin Moyu leaving, Xin Dong had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lin Moyu stopping again.
Because he was carrying Gao Yang, Lin Moyu couldn’t fly too fast, maintaining a speed of about 100 kilometers per hour.
It would take about 20 hours to reach Xia Jing Academy from West Sea City at this speed.
Passing through many cities along the way, they might encounter obstructions.
Moreover, for Gao Yang to endure a 20-hour flight was also not ideal.
Lin Moyu turned to Xin Dong, "I remember, the garrison should have a flying warship, right?"
Xin Dong replied, "Yes, but it’s not in West Sea City, it’s with the provincial military."
Lin Moyu instructed, "Go now, with my order, bring a flying warship here."
Humanity also possessed flying warships. Although not as advanced as those of the Dragon Race, they were more than sufficient for transportation.
A Divine General’s order was the highest command in the military. Xin Dong immediately accepted the order and went to the provincial military through the military’s teleportation array. Soon, a flying warship ascended and headed towards West Sea City.
Gao Yang, with a weak voice, laughed, "Moyu, you’re becoming more and more powerful."
Lin Moyu replied, "No matter how powerful, I’m still your classmate. Once your injury is healed, I’ll send you to Xia Jing Academy. You’ll definitely become a powerful professional in the future."
Gao Yang, inspired by Lin Moyu, seemed to have regained some hope for life, "Can someone like me enter Xia Jing Academy?"
Lin Moyu confidently stated, "If I say you can, then you can."
He believed that as long as he spoke up, Xia Jing Academy would definitely give him face.
Even if it required some sacrifice, Lin Moyu had made up his mind to send Gao Yang there.
Ten minutes later, a warship appeared in the night sky.
Lin Moyu boarded the warship with Gao Yang. As a three-star Divine General, he naturally became the highest commander on the warship.
The warship’s protective shield was activated to block the fierce winds.
Traveling at the warship’s maximum speed, they would reach Xia Jing Academy in less than an hour.
Lin Moyu had already contacted Shu Han on the way, intending to meet Shu Medicine God.
Regarding the treatment, only Shu Medicine God was capable.
Moreover, Shu Medicine God knew divine-level healers. His request would be more effective than Lin Moyu’s.
Even if it required some sacrifice, Lin Moyu was determined to save Gao Yang.
An hour later, the warship stopped outside Xia Jing City.
Xin Dong explained, "Sir, we can’t proceed further. Military warships are not allowed to enter the capital during peacetime."
Lin Moyu understood this principle, "Thank you for your efforts."
Xin Dong was flattered and quickly shook his head, "It’s not hard at all. It’s an honor to serve Divine General Lin."
Lin Moyu nodded, "Thank you!"
After saying this, he took Gao Yang and flew towards Xia Jing Academy.
As soon as they entered Xia Jing City’s airspace, the city’s garrison came to greet them.
Flying over Xia Jing City was forbidden for anyone, except for Divine Generals like Lin Moyu.
Divine Generals were the highest commanders in the God Summer Empire, with the same status as divine-level powerhouses, enjoying many privileges.
Flying freely over the city was one of those privileges.
Lin Moyu arrived at Xia Jing Academy without any obstructions and landed at the academy’s entrance.
Shu Han was already waiting there, and together with Lin Moyu, they headed to the Medicine God’s residence.
Inside the Medicine God’s residence, Shu Medicine God was already waiting, having received Shu Han’s message.
Not only Shu Medicine God, but Meng Anwen had also come.
It was Lin Moyu who informed him. Lin Moyu recounted Gao Yang’s situation, which piqued Meng Anwen’s interest.
"Greetings, teacher. Greetings, Medicine God!" Lin Moyu pushed the wheelchair forward.
Gao Yang’s face showed an abnormal flush, clearly excited.
He was meeting real big shots, the only Medicine God in the human race, and the legendary An God.
This was something he had never dared to dream of.
Gao Yang even felt a sense of contentment as if he could die without regrets.
Lin Moyu recounted Gao Yang’s situation, just as Gao Yang had described it himself, without any discrepancies.
Shu Medicine God and Meng Anwen began a thorough examination of Gao Yang after listening.
Gao Yang’s severed legs had already healed, leaving only a layer of scars that looked somewhat ferocious.
According to Gao Yang, it was like this when he was injured.
After the examination, Meng Anwen said softly, "From the surface, there doesn’t seem to be any problem."
As he spoke, he released a light from his fingertips that fell on Gao Yang.
Gao Yang’s life force immediately increased significantly.
But just like before, after reaching its peak, it plummeted as if falling off a cliff, deep into the valley.
Shu Medicine God also gave Gao Yang a potion to drink.
Gao Yang’s life force once again increased rapidly, followed by a rapid decline.
"It’s really strange." Meng Anwen couldn’t figure it out for a moment.
Shu Medicine God said, "It’s as if there’s a bottomless pit inside him, constantly devouring his life force. No matter how much life force there is, it can be absorbed in an instant."
Meng Anwen nodded, "If we look at the speed of its devouring, it’s enough to turn Gao Yang into a dried corpse in an instant. But why has it kept Gao Yang alive until now?"
"Could it be planning to devour slowly?"
As they spoke, Meng Anwen and Shu Medicine God looked at each other, both coming to the same conclusion.
Shu Medicine God said, "If that’s the case, then let’s draw it out."
Meng Anwen smiled, "Alright, let’s bring it out and see what it is."
Meng Anwen’s hand glowed, and a tower appeared in mid-air.
The God Summer Tower emitted light that enveloped Gao Yang.
Lin Moyu clearly felt that Gao Yang’s soul seemed to be leaving his body.
The God Summer Tower was extracting Gao Yang’s soul.
Since Gao Yang wasn’t dead, his soul couldn’t be easily extracted.
At this moment, Shu Medicine God gave Gao Yang another potion to drink, "Sleep, child. When you wake up, you’ll be fine."
After drinking the potion, Gao Yang’s body trembled slightly, his eyes closed, and he fell into a deep sleep.
Not just asleep, but his breathing also stopped.
To outsiders, Gao Yang appeared to be dead.
If Lin Moyu couldn’t feel Gao Yang’s soul, he might also think Gao Yang was dead.
Shu Medicine God said, "This potion can put Gao Yang into a state of suspended animation."
Lin Moyu knew Shu Medicine God was explaining for his benefit and immediately said, "I understand."
Just as Gao Yang entered a state of suspended animation, a strange force suddenly appeared.
As soon as it appeared, it rushed towards Gao Yang’s soul, intending to devour it just like it devoured life force.
Meng Anwen had been waiting for this moment and shouted lightly. The God Summer Tower buzzed and directly extracted Gao Yang’s soul.
Gao Yang’s soul was transparent and small, only the size of a fist.
Under the illumination of the God Summer Tower, Gao Yang’s soul left his body and flew into the tower.
Immediately afterward, another transparent object flew out.
This thing looked like a small dog, also palm-sized.
Its entire body was ethereal, and its appearance was ferocious.
"Freeze!"
Meng Anwen shouted, and the God Summer Tower shot out another light, freezing the "small dog" in mid-air.
The small dog screamed continuously, struggling frantically.
But under the light of the God Summer Tower, its struggles were futile.
Although Lin Moyu didn’t know what this was, he knew it was this thing that had caused Gao Yang’s current state.
This creature was the culprit.
Shu Medicine God said softly, "What is this? I’ve never seen it before."
He was about to take a closer look when Meng Anwen warned, "Shu Elder, don’t get close!"
Shu Medicine God was startled, "An God, do you know what this is?"
Meng Anwen’s expression was very grim, "If I’m not mistaken, this is a Soul Eater. I didn’t expect it to still exist in the world."
Hearing the words "Soul Eater," Shu Medicine God’s expression also became extremely grim.