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If before, she was filled with wariness and fear towards Lin Tian, worried that he was a devil with ulterior motives.
Now, having witnessed Lin Tian's godlike power and methods, the scales in her heart have begun to tip uncontrollably!
Perhaps he really is the only person who can help me?
Perhaps he really can free himself from this cursed fate?
Even if the price is... submission to him?
The thought made Caitlin feel ashamed, yet she couldn't resist it.
These past few days, she has been living in deep torment.
During the day, she remains the same calm, professional, and kind Dr. Caitlin, diligently helping Barry and Cisco analyze the case and treat the wounded.
But at night, when she is alone, the cold and violent power deep within her, along with the fear of the future, overwhelms her like a tidal wave.
She feared she would lose control again and become that cold-blooded killer, hurting the friends she cared about most.
She was also afraid that she would be bound by this force forever, unable to feel warmth, love, and be loved like a normal person.
This dual torment of body and mind nearly drove her to the brink of collapse.
Finally, in the dead of night, after being awakened by yet another nightmare, Caitlin made her decision.
She can't go on like this!
She had to grasp at that sliver of hope! Even if that hope came from a mysterious and dangerous man!
She tried to contact Lin Tian through an extremely secretive contact method that Lin Tian had inadvertently left behind—perhaps an encrypted email address, or a signal that could only be received on a specific frequency.
She didn't have high hopes.
After all, how could someone like Lin Tian possibly remember her small request?
However, she was surprised.
She received a reply almost the instant she sent the message!
The reply was simple, with only one time and place—midnight, at the abandoned observatory on the outskirts of the city center.
Caitlin's heart skipped a beat!
He actually replied?! And so quickly?!
Was he watching me all along?!
This thought stirred up a complex mix of emotions within Caitlin. There was nervousness, anticipation, and even a hint of… a secret thrill of being valued?
At midnight.
Caitlin drove alone to the abandoned observatory.
The place was deserted, with only a dilapidated dome and cold instruments, which looked particularly eerie and strange under the pale moonlight.
Caitlin took a deep breath, opened the car door, and got out.
A cold wind blew through her long hair, making her feel a little chilly, and she instinctively hugged her arms tighter.
at this time.
A familiar figure appeared before her silently, like a ghost.
He was still wearing that simple casual outfit, still had that breathtakingly handsome face, and still had those deep eyes that seemed to see through everything.
Lin Tian.
"It seems you've made your decision?" Lin Tian looked at the beautiful woman in front of him, who appeared slightly nervous and uneasy, and smiled gently.
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“I (bfbi) Caitlin looked at Lin Tian, her lips moved, and finally she mustered up her courage and nodded, “Yes, Mr. Lin. I am willing to accept your treatment.”
Although her voice was still trembling slightly, her eyes were filled with determination and longing.
“However,” she took a deep breath and stated her bottom line, “I expect you to guarantee that your treatment will not harm my body or mind. And you cannot use me, or my power, to do anything to hurt my friends.”
This was her final act of persistence.
If Lin Tian couldn't even agree to this, she would rather continue to suffer than entrust her fate to this dangerous man.
Lin Tian was not angry when he heard Caitlin's words; instead, he nodded appreciatively.
“Very reasonable terms,” he said with a smile. “I can agree to them.”
He held out his hand: "To show my sincerity, we can sign a 'contract'."
"A contract?" Caitlin asked, puzzled.
Lin Tian didn't explain, but simply extended his index finger, and a faint purple-gold light shone from the tip of his finger.
Then, he made a light stroke in the air!
A golden contract made of pure energy and filled with mysterious runes appeared out of thin air in front of the two of them!
The contract clearly states the rights and obligations of both parties:
Lin Tian promised to help Caitlin stabilize and control the frost power within her, preventing it from spiraling out of control, and guaranteed that he would not use Caitlin's power to harm her friends.
Caitlin's price to pay is absolute loyalty and unreserved cooperation with Lin Tian's "healing" and "energy guidance" whenever needed.
This contract seems fair? Even more favorable to Caitlin?
But looking at the mysterious runes flashing on the contract and Lin Tian's unfathomable eyes, Caitlin had a feeling that things weren't so simple.
This so-called "energy contract" is probably more than just restrictive clauses; it's more like... a deeper level of soul binding?!
Once the contract is signed, I'm afraid I'll truly be unable to escape this man's control!
Caitlin hesitated again.
Lin Tian seemed to see through her thoughts, smiled and said, "Of course, you can also choose not to sign."
Treatment can still proceed. However, I can't guarantee that no minor 'accidents' might occur during the treatment process.
His tone was calm, but the underlying threat sent chills down Caitlin's spine!
She knew Lin Tian was definitely not joking!
Given his strength and personality, if I don't sign this contract, he might use even more forceful and domineering methods to achieve the same goal during the "treatment" process! It might even cause irreparable harm to me!
After weighing the pros and cons.
Caitlin knew she had no other choice.
"Okay, I'll sign." She gritted her teeth, extended her trembling finger, and gently tapped the golden energy contract.
hum!
The contract instantly transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the foreheads of Lin Tian and Caitlin respectively!
Caitlin felt as if something had gently branded her soul!
A very subtle yet incredibly clear connection had been established between her and Lin Tian!
She could vaguely sense Lin Tian's vast, ocean-like spiritual power! And the abyss-like darkness and desire deep within his heart!
This terrified her! Yet, it also gave her a strange sense of peace and belonging?!
It was as if, from that moment on, she had truly become a part of this man?
"Very good." Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, looking at the confusion and dependence in Caitlin's eyes caused by the soul contract, knowing that he had succeeded more than halfway.
“Then,” he said with a “kind” smile, “let’s begin our first ‘formal treatment’ now.”
He did not choose to immediately engage in "deep" dual cultivation.
After all, you have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.
Dealing with a sensitive and vulnerable girl like Caitlin requires a gradual approach, subtly leading her to completely succumb to her charms without her even realizing it.
Lin Tian reached out his hand, signaling Caitlin to relax.
Then, he gently touched the inside of Caitlin's wrist with his fingers again.
A stream of Hehuan True Qi, purer than before yet still gentle, slowly flowed into Caitlin's body.
"Close your eyes and feel the cold power within you." Lin Tian's voice, as if possessing magic, guided Caitlin's mind. "Don't resist it, try to understand it, feel it."
Caitlin obediently closed her eyes and let her consciousness sink into her body.
That familiar, icy power that had always terrified her resurfaced.
But this time, under the guidance of Lin Tian's gentle true energy, it no longer seemed as violent and hostile as before.
Instead, it's like a child who has been wronged and longs to be understood?
“It’s not your enemy, Caitlin,” Lin Tian’s voice continued in her ear. “It’s a part of you. It’s your innate talent.”
Try to accept it, embrace it. Guide it with your will.
Lin Tian's Hehuan True Qi, like the gentlest harmonizer, carefully built a bridge of communication between Caitlin's own will and the cold, frost-like power.
Ice and fire are no longer seen as opposing forces or clashing elements.
Instead, they began to try to understand each other and get closer to each other?
Caitlin felt as if she had entered a wonderful state.
She could clearly feel the flow of frost energy within her body, sense its "emotions," and even guide it in extremely subtle ways!
For example, how about making a tiny ice flower form on your fingertips? Or how about lowering the temperature of the surrounding air by a few degrees?
These are things she never dared to even imagine before!
At the same time, an unprecedented sense of comfort and control arose spontaneously!
The deep-seated chill that had been troubling her was being gradually neutralized and dispelled by Lin Tian's warm true energy!
The fear of losing control and turning into a monster gradually subsided as he gained initial control over his power!
She felt as if a tremendous burden had been lifted from her shoulders! An unprecedented sense of ease and joy!
So this is what it feels like to control power!
Turns out, I don't have to be afraid of it!
Caitlin's heart was filled with excitement and gratitude!
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The way she looked at Lin Tian had completely changed from wariness and fear to complete trust and reliance!
She was even looking forward to the next treatment! She hoped to achieve a deeper level of energy fusion with Lin Tian!
The treatment lasted about half an hour.
As Lin Tian slowly withdrew his true energy, Caitlin was pleasantly surprised to find that the frost power within her body had indeed become much more stable!
She can even easily conjure a sharp ice blade at her fingertips! - And control it with complete ease!
More importantly! Her body temperature returned to normal!
Her complexion has become rosy! No longer does it always have that sickly pale look!
She looked radiant!
She's radiating health and vitality! Even more beautiful and captivating than before!
"How are you feeling?" Lin Tian asked with satisfaction, observing the changes in Caitlin.
“I…I feel so good!” Caitlin was so excited she was almost incoherent. “I’ve never felt so good! Lin! Thank you! Thank you so much!”
She was so excited that she wanted to go up and hug Lin Tian!
But she held back in the end, simply looking at him with her blue eyes, filled with gratitude and admiration, without blinking.
"This is just the beginning." Lin Tian remained calm and composed. "As long as you behave well from now on, I will make you even stronger."