The Arrogant Female Demon

When Lin Xiao opened his eyes again, he was already in his residence within the Netherworld Sect.

Today is the third day, and he must enter the Cangxuan Realm.

Otherwise, if the mark planted by Yu Jiuyou were to erupt, he would surely die.

After surveying his surroundings, Lin Xiao returned to the Netherworld Palace.

After a brief announcement, Lin Xiao went directly into the hall.

Even after several days of absence, the candlelight inside the hall still flickered, casting a faint, dim glow.

Yu Jiuyou was lying on a jade couch not far away, wearing a black gauze dress, watching the tablet computer with great interest.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao didn't dare to disturb them and could only wait quietly to the side.

After a long while, when Lin Xiao's legs were getting tired from standing, Yu Jiuyou finally shifted her gaze from the tablet.

Yu Jiuyou glanced at Lin Xiao casually and said calmly, "Lin Xiao, you're actually willing to show your face?"

Three whole days have passed without a word. Do you think my Netherworld Palace is a place you can come and go as you please?

Although her tone was calm, the anger in her eyes was undisguised.

In the past, Lin Xiao would come to her dream every day on time. Even if he only cultivated for a short while, he would come over to say a few words to her and bring her some snacks.

But for the past three days, it's as if they've vanished into thin air, without the slightest trace.

Although she didn't say it aloud, she secretly sent people to search for it, but they couldn't find it.

When they met again, the resentment in his heart had already piled up like a mountain.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao stiffened and quickly stepped forward, saying apologetically, "My lord, I encountered some matters that delayed me these past three days, and I apologize for causing you worry."

Lin Xiao was actually quite helpless; he had encountered far too many things in the past two days.

This gave him no time to fall asleep.

After all, once he enters a dream state, he becomes very weak in the outside world.

Therefore, a safe environment must be found in order to fall asleep.

However, Yu Jiuyou did not buy his explanation.

His sharp gaze swept over him, his tone growing increasingly icy as he said, "Something happened? Something that leaves you without even a word of explanation? You'd better think carefully before you speak to me!"

As she spoke, she stood up and walked slowly toward Lin Xiao, gently placing her hand on his shoulder.

My fingertips accidentally touched the wound on his arm.

Although Lin Xiao's wound had been treated simply, traces of blood could still be faintly seen.

With Yu Jiuyou's keen perception, how could he not notice?

She could even sense the turbulent energy within him that hadn't fully calmed down.

Upon sensing this, Yu Jiuyou abruptly stopped.

The anger in her eyes froze instantly, then was replaced by intense rage.

He grabbed Lin Xiao's arm with such force that he almost crushed his bones, his voice filled with malice as he said, "You're injured?! Who did this?! Who dares to touch my people?!"

Her voice suddenly rose in pitch, and the oppressive aura emanating from her surged instantly, causing the candlelight in the Netherworld Palace to flicker violently.

After all, in her eyes, Lin Xiao was the person she was bound to.

He is one of her people.

In the entire world, only she could reprimand and control others.

Even touching a single hair on her head is considered a challenge to her authority.

Lin Xiao's arm ached from her grip, but he didn't struggle.

Seeing Yu Jiuyou's furious appearance, he felt a warmth in his heart.

"Don't worry, sir, I'm fine. It's just a minor injury that's been treated. It's nothing serious."

"A minor injury?" Yu Jiuyou's eyes sharpened as she looked down at the wound on his arm.

As his fingertips brushed across the surface, a wisp of icy spiritual energy flowed into his body.

It instantly relieved Lin Xiao's pain.

"Speak! Who dared to harm you? I will wipe out their entire family!"

Lin Xiao remained silent for a moment, knowing that nothing could be hidden from Yu Jiuyou.

Even so, he did not reveal his secret.

However, he did not hide the fact that he was being hunted down, and slowly said, "They are just some petty villains, not worth your anger, sir. I can handle it myself."

Upon hearing this, Yu Jiuyou frowned, his anger still burning in his eyes, but he also saw through Lin Xiao's reluctance to say more.

She stared into Lin Xiao's eyes for a moment, then said coldly, "Since that's the case, then I'll watch you die as you see fit. When that happens, if you want help again, I won't care!"

Looking at Yu Jiuyou, who was clearly saying one thing and meaning another, Lin Xiao couldn't help but smile secretly.

He didn't expose him, but simply nodded slightly and said, "In that case, thank you very much, sir."

Yu Jiuyou released her grip on Lin Xiao's arm, her jade-like hand gently raised, her fingertips gleaming with a faint, ethereal light.

A jet-black jade pendant, carved with patterns of the netherworld, appeared directly in her hand.

The jade pendant felt cold to the touch, with faint black energy flowing between its patterns, exuding a strong, chilling aura; it was clearly no ordinary object.

Yu Jiuyou tossed the jade pendant directly to Lin Xiao, her tone still indifferent, "This Netherworld Pendant can protect you and withstand a full-force attack from anyone below the Nascent Soul Realm."

Lin Xiao quickly reached out and caught it. It felt heavy in his hand, and he could clearly feel the powerful force contained within the treasure.

Seeing the hypocritical female demon, Lin Xiao was filled with gratitude and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you for bestowing this treasure upon me, my lord. I am deeply grateful!"

He knew that these two treasures must be extremely valuable.

Yu Jiuyou said she didn't care, but in reality she was afraid he would get hurt again, so she specially gave him this to protect himself.

This female demon is quite arrogant!

He kept this sentiment in his heart.

Upon hearing this, Yu Jiuyou glanced at him, snorted coldly, and turned to sit back on the jade couch.

She picked up the tablet again, but didn't focus on it anymore. Her tone was impatient as she said, "Stop pretending. You'd be better off bringing me something fun instead."

She remained assertive in words, but the rage in her eyes had vanished.

The reason for bestowing treasures upon Lin Xiao was to give him enough confidence so that he wouldn't be injured and humiliated like this time.

Lin Xiao gripped the Netherworld Pendant tightly, feeling a warmth in his heart. He bowed again and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely bring you some good things next time I come."

"Hmph, that's for the best." Yu Jiuyou didn't even look up, and said indifferently, "By the way, I haven't watched many of the TV series in here. You can download some more next time."

"Yes, I will obey." Lin Xiao quickly agreed without any objection.

Seeing this, Yu Jiuyou nodded in satisfaction and refocused her attention on the tablet.

Lin Xiao stood still, gripping the treasure in his hand tightly, his heart filled with determination.

With the Netherworld Pendant bestowed by Yu Jiuyou, and the upcoming unlocking of his Golden Core cultivation, he felt even more confident in confronting the Qin family.

He stood with Yu Jiuyou for a while longer, talking about some trivial matters.

Seeing that Yu Jiuyou was no longer angry, Lin Xiao carefully took his leave and turned to leave the Netherworld Palace.

Inside the Netherworld Palace, Yu Jiuyou watched Lin Xiao's departing figure, her fingertips gently stroking the screen of the tablet computer.

A barely perceptible smile then appeared at the corner of his lips, and he murmured in a low voice, "This Lin Xiao is becoming more and more interesting. One day, I will uncover all your secrets!"