Insight

In the main hall, Yu Jiuyou remained silent for a moment.

The cold glint in his heterochromatic eyes gradually faded, replaced by a playful smile.

She flicked the plum pit in her hand, and the pit shot out, accurately nailing itself to the pillar of the palace, leaving a tiny black hole.

"Since they dare to invite me, I dare to go." She spoke slowly, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of dominance.

"Since that woman possesses the Clear Sword Heart, the Sword Pavilion will surely allow her to take the stage at the Sword Challenge."

"At that time, I will kill her in front of all the sects of the Cangxuan Realm, and see how the Sword Pavilion will maintain its authority!"

"Your Majesty is incredibly powerful; you will surely capture her with ease." Lin Xiao quickly flattered her, even though he was very worried about Lin Qishuang.

But he knew that the only way to gain more time and opportunities was to continue to please Yu Jiuyou.

Yu Jiuyou glanced at him upon seeing this, as if she could see through his thoughts.

However, he didn't point it out. Instead, he softened his tone and said, "You're more sensible than those useless people in the palace."

She pointed to the snacks on the table and looked at Lin Xiao, asking, "Will there be more of these in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback, pondering how to respond.

Upon seeing this, Yu Jiuyou first waved his hand, signaling the Netherworld Sect disciple who was reporting the news to leave.

Once only the two of them remained in the main hall, Yu Jiuyou spoke again, "Where did you go last night? Why do I feel that your mark has left the territory of the Netherworld Sect?"

Lin Xiao, who had been in a daze, suddenly felt a jolt in his heart.

Unexpectedly, this woman was able to notice his abnormality.

This is my biggest secret, and if it is exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable.

But, can his lies really succeed against this female demon?

Lin Xiao was very skeptical of this.

Seeing Lin Xiao's constantly changing expression, Yu Jiuyou suddenly smiled slightly and said:

"Alright, if you don't want to talk, then don't. I don't want to hear your lies. As long as you bring me something new every day, I won't pursue your whereabouts."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao immediately looked up at Yu Jiuyou.

Seeing his serious expression, as if he really didn't care where he was going, he immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your understanding, sir. I will definitely ensure that fresh things are presented to you every day."

In the real world I'm in, I might not be as good as those in the Cangxuan Realm when it comes to cultivation.

But when it comes to novel gadgets, there are countless.

Yu Jiuyou looked at his respectful and submissive appearance, and the smile on her lips deepened, but a subtle calculation flashed in her heterochromatic eyes.

She wasn't truly indifferent to Lin Xiao's whereabouts, nor was she oblivious to the fact that he was lying.

However, the "new things" that Lin Xiao brought were not only to her liking, but also things she had never encountered in her many years of cultivation.

Keeping Lin Xiao around, letting him bring her something new every day, is far more valuable to her than exposing him and killing him immediately.

Moreover, she wanted to see how many more surprises this servant, who harbored a secret, could bring.

What exactly is the secret he holds?

If Lin Xiao behaves himself and offers her new gadgets every day, she will tolerate him for the time being.

If he dares to play tricks, she has plenty of ways to make him pay the price.

"Get up." Yu Jiuyou waved his hand, his tone still calm, but without the previous chill.

"If one day you can't come up with anything new, or dare to resort to underhanded tactics..."

He didn't say the rest, but Lin Xiao could easily sense the chill in his voice.

"I will heed your teachings and dare not break my word, much less resort to any underhanded tactics!"

Lin Xiao quickly stood up, bowed his head, his expression respectful yet tinged with relief at surviving a calamity.

Yu Jiuyou nodded, her tone softening slightly: "Tomorrow I want to see something new and exciting. If you disappoint me, you'll have to bear the consequences."

"Yes, Your subordinate obeys!" Lin Xiao quickly replied, secretly memorizing the order.

If you dream about me tomorrow, be sure to bring a variety of different things with you.

Make sure to satisfy Yu Jiuyou and gain more initiative for yourself.

"By the way, take this token for now. If anyone gives you trouble, you can use the token to deal with them."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao was stunned and suddenly looked up at Yu Jiuyou.

The Netherworld Sect has a strict hierarchy, and tokens are symbols of status.

Yu Jiuyou raised his hand and flipped it over, revealing a dark black token in his palm.

At the center of the token, the character "虞" is prominently displayed, exuding an aura of unassailable authority.

With a flick of her finger, Yu Jiuyou sent the token flying towards Lin Xiao, where it landed in his palm.

The token felt cold to the touch, and Lin Xiao instinctively gripped it tightly, feeling a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy emanating from his palm.

The fluctuations echoed the divine imprint within his body, clearly indicating that it was a token personally refined by Yu Jiuyou.

His doubts grew stronger, but he dared not show them on his face. He quickly presented the token with both hands and respectfully said, "Thank you for your generous gift, sir!"

Yu Jiuyou glanced at him, a half-smile playing on her lips, and said, "I just don't want to see my servants get bullied to death by those good-for-nothings in the palace before they can even bring me enough new and interesting things."

Her words remained cold, devoid of any warmth, yet they revealed some of the truth.

The Netherworld Sect is a top-tier sect in the demonic path, with a clear hierarchy among its disciples.

As a servant in the Qi Refining stage, and having been personally taken in by the Holy Maiden, he was bound to attract a lot of jealousy and harassment.

Lin Xiao instantly understood the crux of the matter, and the initial shock gradually faded, replaced by a sense of caution and clarity.

He knew that this token was the foundation for his position in the Netherworld Sect.

With it, he would be able to avoid a lot of trouble within the Netherworld Sect.

"Your subordinate understands and will certainly not disappoint you, sir. I will present you with new and interesting items every day and will never cause you any trouble."

Lin Xiao stood with his head bowed, speaking respectfully, concealing all his inner thoughts without revealing them.

He knew that he had no right to refuse any of Yu Jiuyou's arrangements.

We can only accept this "gift" and then slowly look for a way to break the deadlock.

Yu Jiuyou nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand, saying, "You may leave for today. Tomorrow I want to see something new, so don't disappoint me."

"Yes, Your subordinate obeys!" Lin Xiao quickly replied, then turned and walked out of the hall.

As he stepped out of the main hall, he looked down at the dark black token in his palm.

He gently stroked the ghostly patterns on it with his fingertips, secretly making plans in his mind.

This token represents both an opportunity and a crisis.

He must make good use of this token to gain a foothold within the Netherworld Sect.

Inside the main hall, Yu Jiuyou leaned against the throne, his heterochromatic eyes gazing at Lin Xiao's back outside the hall, a deep light flashing in his eyes.

"Behave yourself and bring me more surprises, and perhaps you can live a few more days."

She picked up the dried hawthorn on the table, pinched off a piece and put it in her mouth. The sweet and sour taste diluted the fierceness between her brows.