Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[Facing Gong Si, she remained silent, gazing at you quietly, her clear eyes still revealing an expression of doubt.]

You can't produce convincing proof in a short time.

[Thunder magic, golden light, divine incantation.]

[A standard three-piece set for a descendant of the Celestial Master's Mansion.]

[Anything displayed, even if it cannot definitively prove that one is a descendant of the Celestial Master, can still demonstrate one's identity as a disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion.]

【But……】

【Your black thunder, black light, black heart.】

[It's really not presentable.]

[With perhaps the slightest effort, Gong Si would breathe a sigh of relief and whisper, "So they're one of our own."]

Finally, you have no choice but to resort to your last resort.

Take a deep breath and gaze at the sky.

"Since you have doubts, then let the sages of the Celestial Master's Mansion prove it for me."

"To be honest, my relationship with my ancestors was actually quite good."

As soon as you finished speaking, you were there, under Gong Si's astonished gaze.

[Slowly raise your hand and wave it towards the sky.]

"Ancestor Zhang Xunzhi, have you been enjoying your incense offerings without me lately?"

Gong Si tilted her head again.

She had seen people use their inherited martial arts to demonstrate their status.

I've never seen anything like it where ancestors were involved in the verification.

Their eyes blinked, revealing a curious and excited gleam, gazing expectantly at the distant sky.

[Boom! B ...

I haven't let you down; a sudden thunderclap has struck from a clear sky.

The dazzling, intense lightning, its power overwhelming all living beings, exuded an aura of solemnity and annihilation.

[This caused Gong Si to freeze, as if facing a natural enemy, feeling an instinctive fear.]

"Sir, do you believe me now?"

Your gaze swept over Gong Si's blank face, radiating youthful energy and pure innocence.

"The Celestial Master's Mansion... truly unique..."

Gong Si murmured softly.

She couldn't imagine paying homage to the ancestors of the Demonic Sect in this way simply to assert her status.

What kind of response will we get?

[He probably won't die, but he certainly won't be in a good state.]

[The descendants of the Celestial Master's Mansion dare to play like this; it seems they are truly a loving family.]

[Gong Si's young heart was shaken, and she even felt a pang of envy.]

Xu Kun squatted to the side, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

As your brother, I know you very well.

Of course I understand why you want your ancestors to prove your identity.

[Indeed, other methods are rather inadequate.]

[I'll trust you for now.]

Gong Si's curiosity was not appeased; instead, it grew even stronger.

"Since you are a descendant of the Celestial Master and a contemporary Daoist disciple, what brings you to me?"

Facing those blinking eyes.

[Having gotten used to navigating the complexities of the ultimate Gong Si, I now feel a pang of guilt, as if I'm deceiving an innocent young girl.]

"You demons... Holy Sect..."

[Pfft!]

Gong Si covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her smile as sweet as a blooming tulip.

"My lord Daozi, the Demonic Sect is the Demonic Sect, and the Holy Sect is the Holy Sect. What is the Demonic Holy Sect?"

You shrug and continue, "Have you reached a cooperation agreement with the Western Regions?"

【"Huh?"】

[Gong Si let out a soft "Eh."]

Instead of panic at being exposed, they were filled with curiosity.

"The Celestial Master's Mansion is said to never leave Southern Cang, yet they know about the Western Regions?"

You didn't reply, but quietly looked at her, waiting for her answer.

Gong Si didn't hide anything; she knew that since you asked, you must know something inside.

[He readily admitted: "That's right. The late emperor's son is plotting to seize the Mandate of Heaven and reclaim imperial power, and he wants to cooperate with my Holy Ancestor."]

[You add your own comment.]

"Chaos in Southern Cang?"

"Did Michiko even know this?"

The curiosity in Gong Si's eyes was so intense it almost overflowed.

"Wei Qi, Pang Hai, and Xu Hui are my brothers."

"Their uprising in Yongzhou and their westward advance were my arrangement."

"The scheme of the late emperor's son implicated my aunt's mysterious identity and led to the massacre of her entire family."

You communicate with sincerity and honesty.

[This wasn't about revealing intelligence, but rather Chen Ming using it as leverage.]

[The Demonic Sect and the Western Regions will surely understand the value of Pang Hai and Xu Hui if they reach a cooperation agreement.]

[With Wei Qi included, the successor to the Wei family throne also has Empress Wei Zhi behind him.]

[And your identity as a descendant of the Celestial Master.]

[Its value is high enough, its importance enough, enough to give you control over the discourse in the Western Regions.]

Gong Si carefully considered your words, weighing each one.

[A final, soft sigh.]

"The identity of the Daoist is truly... profound."

Her delicate fingers lightly touched her chin, her brows furrowed slightly, her cherry lips pursed, and she lowered her eyes in deep thought.

"I cannot make this decision entirely on my own; I must inform my master so that she can decide whether or not Daozi's wish can be fulfilled."

She didn't ask you about your cooperation with the Demonic Sect.

Because the decision rests with the current leader of the Demonic Sect.

Although she was second only to the leader of the Demonic Sect, she still did not truly hold power.

"Very well, Your Excellency, please discuss this with your master. I will remain in Yangzhou City for the foreseeable future."

Suddenly, you seem to remember something.

"I have heard that your family possesses classic texts from various schools of thought. I have long admired the sages of the past and hope to have the opportunity to peruse them."

"If you are concerned about infringing upon your sect's secrets, you may have a disciple accompany you for guidance."

Your true intentions have been revealed.

He continued, "Ideally, someone of similar age to me would be easier to talk to. Even if their talent and status are not as good as yours, they shouldn't be too far behind, so that we can exchange insights."

"Ideally, we would have a close relationship with you, so that you can notify us promptly once a decision is reached."

After considering all your factors, you've almost narrowed it down to one person.

Gong Si also found it strange.

Of the people you're looking for, there's only one person in the entire department who fits the bill.

That was her senior sister, Shang Qingdai.

[If it weren't for the crucial intelligence of cooperation with the Western Regions, it wouldn't have been possible.]

She thought you were here for Senior Sister.

"I do have a suitable candidate."

Gong Si suppressed the strange thoughts in her mind and said softly, "My senior sister, Shang Qingdai."

"Your Excellency, my senior sister, must possess talent as astounding as yours."

Gong Si smiled and nodded.

[Then, you exchanged pleasantries.]

[Gong Si, following the proper etiquette of her sect, recited the script precisely, intending to have you entertained on the pleasure boat.]

You look at the sixteen-year-old girl, feigning maturity and sophistication.

[He refused righteously and firmly, shaking his head in refusal.]

[After all, I'm about to meet my ex-wife; it wouldn't be appropriate to do it in a brothel, would it?]

Gong Si also believed that the Celestial Masters' Temple was a place for self-cultivation and didn't insist.

Anyway, she said it exactly as the book taught.

After leaving your contact information, you leave the pleasure boat and land on a small boat.

Xu Kun squatted quietly.

[After the small boat has sailed far away.]

"Meow~ Big brother, what do you think the Demonic Sect will decide?"

He still believes you came here for a scheme in the Western Regions, to win over the Demonic Sect.

[Weaken the power in the Western Regions.]

"When we meet later, remember to call her 'sister-in-law'."

【"Meow~ Meow? Meow!"】