A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

Li Xiaoman's smile froze.

Damn, are you just crossing the river and then burning the bridge?

Could he be planning to kill her to cover it up?

.......

Although she was dissatisfied with Lin Xiu's words, Li Xiaoman knew that the situation was beyond her control, and quickly smiled and said:

“Master Lin, you are joking. There is no such thing as needing or not needing.”

"Putting one's promise into practice is Xiaoman's business, and it has nothing to do with whether you, Master Lin, need to or not."

Li Xiaoman tried to laugh it off, but unfortunately, Lin Xiu wasn't buying it.

"A promise? What promise?"

"Did we sign a contract? I only said I would help you deliver the information to the Dao Master, I didn't say anything else, did I?"

Li Xiaoman's face stiffened.

Well, Lin Xiu really didn't say anything else.

The idea that she could gain the protection of Lin Xiu and the Dao Lord was, from the very beginning, just wishful thinking on her part!

Of course, upon closer examination, her idea is actually reasonable.

If the person who comes is not Lin Xiu, but another powerful figure with an imperial weapon, perhaps they would be willing to offer some protection, considering that the person is willing to hand over everything.

After all... other people don't have the same sophisticated methods as Lin Xiu, who can bypass the restrictions and directly control the soul.

In other words, if others want to obtain the ruthless master's secret techniques, they will ultimately have to get Li Xiaoman and Hua Yunfei to hand them over voluntarily, which gives them room to negotiate and seek protection.

Li Xiaoman's strategy was flawless.

The only problem is... she never expected Lin Xiu to be so incredibly powerful. Not only did he defeat a powerful figure from the Ruthless Clan, but he also managed to obtain the secret technique from that figure's mind? Is there no justice in this world?!

........

Li Xiaoman bit her red lips, unsure how to respond.

Because of Lin Xiu's statement, she could only think of three possible outcomes.

As a result, Lin Xiu and the Dao Lord ignored her and Hua Yunfei, and the Ruthless Clan failed to discover her attempt to escape, continuing to send new monitors.

Result two: Lin Xiu and the Dao Lord ignored her and Hua Yunfei, and the Ruthless Clan discovered her previous scheme and killed her directly.

Result three: Lin Xiu completely eradicated the problem by killing her on the spot to keep it a secret.

In either case, Li Xiaoman felt that her future was bleak, and a trace of despair arose in her eyes.

Even if Lin Xiu wanted to eliminate all traces of the problem to maintain secrecy, what could she do?

Thinking of launching a sneak attack and turning the tables?

How could one turn the tables and kill a Dragon Transformation Realm Saint Body protected by an Emperor Weapon?

Li Xiaoman felt it was better to accept her fate sooner rather than later.

.......

Lin Xiu noticed the despair in Li Xiaoman's eyes and felt that it was about time to get down to business.

"Li Xiaoman, you don't have to be so pessimistic."

"Although I don't need you in terms of cultivation techniques anymore, you still have value and can be useful in other areas."

"Ok?"

A strange light flashed in Li Xiaoman's eyes, and she looked at Lin Xiu with an extremely peculiar gaze.

Lin Xiu... he shouldn't be a womanizer, right?

Lin Xiu saw through Li Xiaoman's thoughts, and his face instantly darkened:

"What are you thinking? I'm talking about other aspects of value."

Li Xiaoman breathed a sigh of relief, and most of the despair in her eyes disappeared. In any case, as long as Lin Xiu still felt she had value, that was enough.

"Please tell me frankly what value Xiaoman has for Master Lin. Xiaoman will do her best to help Master Lin in any way she can."

Seeing Li Xiaoman's statement, Lin Xiu smiled, a very happy smile.

"Actually, it's not a big deal."

"Tell me, have you ever envied Ye Fan?"

"Ok?"

Li Xiaoman frowned slightly, wondering why Lin Xiu would bring up Ye Fan and ask her if she was envious.

"Why would Master Lin think I would envy Ye Fan?" Li Xiaoman asked in return.

"Of course it's because of the different treatment."

Lin Xiu chuckled softly; he had already gotten the answer from Li Xiaoman's furrowed brow.

"Before coming to Earth, you both embarked on the path of cultivation, but you cultivated the ordinary sea of ​​suffering, while he cultivated the golden sea of ​​suffering."

"When you left the desolate forbidden land, you drank from the divine spring, and he ate the sacred fruit."

"His physique is the Ancient Sacred Body, while yours is just an ordinary physique."

"His imperial techniques can be displayed before the world, while you, even if you cultivate the ruthless imperial techniques, can only live like a rat."

"He is in a sacred place of the extreme path, so he is quite safe; but you are controlled by the ruthless lineage, and your future is destined to be bleak."

"Are you sure... you've never envied Ye Fan?"

Li Xiaoman remained silent.

She remained silent ever since Lin Xiu spoke his first words.

If Ye Fan were just an ordinary classmate, she wouldn't care so much, and might even be happy for him.

But... Ye Fan is her ex-boyfriend!

Who would want their ex-boyfriend to be doing better than them after leaving them?

Li Xiaoman was not a kind or selfless woman.

Although she wouldn't maliciously curse Ye Fan, comparing her own situation with Ye Fan's still made her feel uncomfortable.

Of course, for Li Xiaoman right now, the most important thing is why Lin Xiu told her all this?

.......

"Master Lin, what is the purpose of all this? Please just tell me," Li Xiaoman sighed and said in a deep voice.

"Okay, I like talking to people who understand." Lin Xiu smiled with satisfaction.

"Li Xiaoman, don't you think Ye Fan is having too easy a time right now? Have you ever thought about creating some hardships for him?"

"For example, hunt him down? Or... let him be hunted down?"

Li Xiaoman: "........"

After listening to Lin Xiu's speech, Li Xiaoman's lips twitched involuntarily.

Good heavens, Ye Fan is truly blessed to have encountered such a formidable figure as Lin Xiu.

Chapter 166 Unofficial History of the Heavenly Emperor

"Master Lin, do you know what you're saying?"

"Aren't you both Holy Bodies? He's the future Heavenly Emperor you've chosen, so why are you asking Xiaoman to hunt him down?"

Li Xiaoman felt a little guilty as she confirmed Lin Xiu's thoughts, because... she was genuinely starting to fall for him.

"why?"

"Of course it's for him, and for the good of this universe~" Lin Xiu sighed, looking like he really had good intentions.

"Li Xiaoman, do you know that misfortune may be a blessing in disguise, and a blessing may be a misfortune in disguise? Ye Fan has enjoyed far too many blessings in his life."

"For example, not long after we broke up, Ye Fan made his first fortune and bought a Mercedes-Benz. Wouldn't you be angry?"

Li Xiaoman: "........."

Li Xiaoman was speechless. What did he mean by buying a Mercedes-Benz not long after breaking up with her? Was there any necessary connection between Ye Fan buying the car and breaking up with her?

"Then came the Big Dipper. He's basically experienced everything—the Holy Body, the Imperial Scripture, the Divine Source. Shouldn't he have restrained himself after such great fortune?!"

Lin Xiu spoke with such confidence that Li Xiaoman was somewhat bewildered.

She really wanted to say that Ye Fan's good fortune was all thanks to her, but given her current situation, she obediently kept her mouth shut.

"Master Lin, just tell me what you want Xiaoman to do."

"However, if Xiaoman fulfills her promise to Master Lin this time, we would like to ask Master Lin to make a pact with Xiaoman to protect her and help her get rid of the entanglement of the Ruthless Clan."

Having learned from her previous experience, Li Xiaoman wisely chose to have Lin Xiu make a promise on the spot that he would protect her, so as to avoid him breaking his promise later.

"Of course, am I the kind of person who doesn't keep his promises?"

"I said I would protect you, and I will definitely protect you!" Lin Xiu said firmly.

Of course, this statement can also be understood in reverse.

I never said I would protect you before this, so I definitely won't protect you!

.......

"Li Xiaoman, you haven't practiced the Devouring Heaven Demon Art yet, have you?" Lin Xiu asked, even though he already knew the answer.

"Ah."

Li Xiaoman nodded.

"I am merely a companion of Senior Brother Hua Yunfei, and I am not qualified to cultivate the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. Why do you ask this, Immortal Master Lin?"

Lin Xiu ignored Li Xiaoman's question and continued his inquiry.

"Okay, then let me ask you another question. You must be very good at managing interpersonal relationships, right? Otherwise, how could you have hooked up with Hua Yunfei so quickly?"

"......" Li Xiaoman felt that Lin Xiu's words were really harsh. What did he mean by hooking up with Hua Yunfei?

Although somewhat angry, Li Xiaoman still thought it over and replied seriously: