Chapter 90
The Binge-Watching Female Demon [4K]
Night gradually fell, and the sky outside the window became completely dark.
Lin Xiao sat on the edge of the bed, gripping her phone tightly, constantly monitoring the movements inside her body.
Finally, the familiar, chilling aura gradually became active, spreading throughout the body along the meridians.
The next moment, a slight dizziness swept over me.
It's time to drift off to sleep.
As the familiar dizziness subsided, Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was still the furnishings of his own room in the Netherworld Sect.
Without any hesitation, he quickly got up and carefully took the tablet out of his bag.
Two solar charging panels, and a bag full of snacks.
He neatly placed these items in his hands, took a deep breath to suppress his anxiety, and strode towards the Netherworld Palace.
Along the way, the Netherworld Sect disciples they encountered remained solemn and strictly guarded their posts.
Fortunately, they were all familiar with Lin Xiao and knew that he was someone the Holy Maiden valued.
No one made things difficult for him along the way.
Occasionally, a few envious glances were cast upon them.
Everyone was both envious and jealous of this newly emerged figure, wishing they could take his place.
Of course, they only thought about it.
No one dared to actually implement it.
After all, that person's temper is not something that ordinary people can afford to mess with.
Lin Xiao ignored the stares of others, hurrying along as he rehearsed in his mind how he should start the conversation.
How should I introduce the tablet and charging pad to Yu Jiuyou?
After all, this female demon is not someone to be trifled with!
They are the kind of people who would wipe out an entire family at the slightest provocation.
Soon, he arrived outside the Netherworld Palace.
The disciple who was reporting the news noticed the strange object in his hand, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
He didn't dare ask any more questions and quickly turned around to go inside and report.
A moment later, a disciple came out and told him to go in.
Lin Xiao composed himself, gently pushed open the door of the Netherworld Palace, and slowly walked inside.
The main hall remained unusually quiet, without the slightest fluctuation of energy.
Yu Jiuyou was sitting on the high throne, still wearing a long black dress that trailed on the ground, with her long hair falling over her shoulders.
His yin-yang pupils were slightly lowered, his expression was gloomy, and a faint aura of dejection surrounded him.
The usual sharpness and imposing aura vanished completely at this moment.
Hearing footsteps, Yu Jiuyou slowly raised her eyes and her gaze fell on Lin Xiao.
His tone was flat and emotionless, lacking his usual authority and the slightest hint of a smile: "You've arrived. What food did you bring today?"
Lin Xiao quickly placed the tablet, charging pad, and snacks in her hands gently on the small table in front of her.
His tone was respectful, yet tinged with caution, as he said, "Greetings, Your Majesty. Today, I have brought you a novel item and some of your favorite snacks."
Yu Jiuyou's gaze swept over the items on the small table, landing on the light pink tablet, a hint of barely perceptible doubt flashing in her eyes.
She had lived for hundreds of years and traveled all over the Cangxuan Realm, but she had never seen such an object before.
It was square and smooth, with a faint luster, unlike any other magical artifact in the Cangxuan Realm.
As for the two small black squares next to it, and the bag of familiar snacks, they didn't arouse much interest in her.
"What is this?" Yu Jiuyou frowned slightly, her tone still calm, but with a hint of curiosity.
Her gaze was fixed on the pink tablet. This novel object stirred a slight ripple in her otherwise gloomy mood.
Seeing that Yu Jiuyou did not get angry, but instead showed a curious expression.
Lin Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly explained, "Your Majesty, this object is called a flat plate. It's a novel gadget that I brought from my hometown."
While it may not be considered a magical artifact, it can be used for amusement and to pass the time.
"Oh, let me see it!" Yu Jiuyou smiled slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
Seeing this, Lin Xiao carefully picked up the tablet and gently tapped the screen as instructed by the shop assistant.
He simply pulled up a martial arts drama series.
The screen lit up instantly, and clear images and crisp sounds echoed in the quiet Netherworld Palace.
Yu Jiuyou's pupils contracted slightly, her gaze fixed on the figure jumping on the tablet screen, a clear look of surprise on her face.
She had never seen an object that could "contain" a person inside, nor had she ever heard of any magical artifact that could emit such a clear sound.
With a casual reach, Lin Xiao felt a suction force and the tablet in his hand was snatched away.
Looking up, I saw Yu Jiuyou holding a tablet in her hand, then sitting down in a chair and starting to watch it with great interest.
Lin Xiao stood aside, barely daring to breathe, silently observing Yu Jiuyou's reaction.
Seeing her like this, I immediately felt more confident.
However, seeing that the female demon was clearly attracted to his attention, Lin Xiao did not dare to disturb her for the time being.
For a moment, the only sounds in the entire Netherworld Palace were the sounds of movies and TV shows playing and Yu Jiuyou's soft breathing.
The once somber and solemn atmosphere now had a rare touch of warmth and life.
Occasionally, disciples of the Netherworld Sect would come in to report on sect affairs.
As soon as they reached the palace gate, they were driven back by Yu Jiuyou's cold and stern gaze, and dared not utter a single unnecessary word.
Helpless, Lin Xiao could only find an inconspicuous spot to sit down and close his eyes to begin his silent cultivation.
He knew that Yu Jiuyou was currently engrossed in the storyline on the tablet, and that there was no point in him saying anything more.
Why not take this opportunity to improve your own cultivation, so that you can have more self-protection power in the Cangxuan Realm?
This situation continued for the entire day.
From dawn till dusk, Yu Jiuyou sat on the throne, staring motionlessly at the tablet, without even taking a sip of water.
His expression, however, fluctuated with the plot, sometimes frowning, sometimes smiling slightly.
He seemed to have completely forgotten about sect affairs and the troubles in his heart.
As night fell, the sky over the Cangxuan Realm became completely dark.
After playing continuously for a whole day, the tablet finally ran out of power, the screen slowly turned black, and it shut down.
The sudden darkness snapped Yu Jiuyou back to her senses.
She instinctively pressed the tablet screen, but there was no response.
The smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of doubt and displeasure.
He suddenly looked up, his gaze falling on Lin Xiao who was waiting to the side, and said in a tone that was somewhat urgent and a little dissatisfied:
"What happened? Why have all the little people inside disappeared? Are they all asleep?"
Seeing this, Lin Xiao quickly stood up and replied, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent:
"Your Holiness, it's not that the little figure inside is asleep, but rather that this tablet needs to 'replenish its energy,' just like how we need to absorb spiritual energy for cultivation."
It played continuously all day and ran out of energy, which is why the screen went black and the images disappeared.
Upon hearing this, Yu Jiuyou frowned slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in her yin-yang pupils.
"Replenish energy? How do I replenish it? Do I need to infuse it with spiritual power like with magical artifacts?"
In her understanding, any object that needs "energy" cannot do without the nourishment of spiritual energy.
This tablet is so novel, it's probably no exception.
"That's not the case, Your Majesty." Lin Xiao quickly shook his head and stepped forward.
He then picked up the solar charging panel from the small table, handed it to Yu Jiuyou, and patiently explained:
"Sir, this is called a solar charging panel. It is specially designed to replenish the energy of a flat panel."
It doesn't need to be infused with spiritual energy. Just place it in a sunny spot and connect it to the tablet with a charging cable, and it will automatically absorb the sun's power to replenish the tablet's energy.
Just two hours of sun exposure each day is enough to fully charge the tablet, at which point the images on it will reappear.
As he spoke, Lin Xiao picked up the charging cable and carefully demonstrated how to use it.
Connect one end of the charging cable to the tablet and the other end to the solar charging panel.
"Sir, you see, after connecting it like this, you can charge it, turn it on, and continue watching."
Yu Jiuyou's gaze fell on the charging pad in Lin Xiao's hand, and then looked at the actions he was demonstrating. The confusion in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a strong curiosity.
She stretched out her fingertip and gently touched the solar charging panel, feeling its cool touch.
Finally, he glanced at the dark tablet again, his tone softening considerably, even tinged with anticipation, and said, "This thing is really that magical? It can replenish energy simply by placing it in sunlight?"
"Yes, sir, that's exactly right." Lin Xiao nodded quickly and said respectfully, "I specially brought two charging pads for you, one for charging..."
Another backup means adults won't have to worry about the tablet suddenly running out of power and can continue watching their favorite videos.
Upon hearing this, Yu Jiuyou's eyes flashed with approval, and she gently placed the tablet on the small table next to the throne.
He glanced at the two charging pads in Lin Xiao's hand again, and a faint smile appeared on his lips once more.
This time, the smile was more genuine than before, and less aloof.
"You're quite thoughtful."
As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar game notification sound rang in Lin Xiao's mind.
[Ding: Successfully alleviated Yu Jiuyou's depressed mood, mission complete!]
This reward grants +10 favorability points; current favorability is 40!
The main quest "The Taste of the Witch" has progressed by 15%!
Lin Xiao was overjoyed, and his heart was finally at ease. He quickly bowed and said, "It is my duty to share your burdens, my lord. I dare not claim to be 'thoughtful'."
Yu Jiuyou didn't say anything more, but simply picked up the tablet again and gently stroked the black screen with her fingertips.
Then, with a hint of resentment and barely concealed displeasure, she said, "While the villains here are somewhat interesting, that woman named Lian Ningchang is truly muddle-headed."
That Zhuo Yihang is clearly no good; indecisive and always harboring selfish motives, yet she's so devoted to him. It's laughably stupid.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao was both amused and exasperated.
"What you say is absolutely right, sir. Zhuo Yihang is indeed indecisive and does not deserve Miss Lian Ningchang's sincerity."
He dared not utter a single word of rebuttal, after all, this was the female demon's assessment.
Even when it was just a complaint about the characters in the show, he could only go along with it, afraid of upsetting her.
Upon hearing his agreement, Yu Jiuyou's expression softened considerably.
A hint of agreement flashed in his yin-yang eyes, and he continued, "And then there's Zhuo Yihang's junior sister. She seems gentle, but she's actually very scheming and always targeting Lian Ningchang. She's clearly not a good person."
Lian Ningchang was completely oblivious, and instead poured her heart out to her. This truly infuriates me!
As she spoke, her brows furrowed slightly, and her resentment deepened.
She had completely lost the aloofness of the Netherworld Sect's Holy Maiden, and instead possessed the vibrant energy of an ordinary woman.
Lin Xiao stood aside, nodding in agreement, secretly surprised.
He never imagined that she would be such a ruthless and cold-blooded female demon.
It's surprising that they would get so angry and down-to-earth over the characters in the show.
It seems I made the right choice with this tablet.
It not only alleviated the female demon's depressed mood, but also made her reveal such a different side of herself.
"Don't worry, my lord. There are many other images here. Some of the women in these images are much smarter than Lian Ningchang. They are decisive and never hesitate. I'm sure you will like them."
Lin Xiao quickly followed suit, his tone both ingratiating and sincere.
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light instantly appeared in Yu Jiuyou's eyes.
His tone held a hint of anticipation, and even the movements of his fingertips softened considerably as he said, "Oh? In that case, I'll see. If you dare to deceive me, you know the consequences!"
"Of course not, Your Excellency will know once you look behind you."
Lin Xiao was extremely embarrassed, but secretly delighted.
Yu Jiuyou's interest in the tablet was even stronger than he had expected.
This is undoubtedly a huge benefit for him to increase his favorability and complete the main quest.
Yu Jiuyou nodded in satisfaction, carefully placed the tablet on the small table beside her, and then continued watching the tablet.
Seeing this, and knowing that his time in the dream was about to end, Lin Xiao had no choice but to take his leave.
Soon, the Netherworld Palace returned to silence, with only the sounds of movies and TV dramas echoing through the air.