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

Yao Xi frowned: "Brother Lin... do you intend to plant a restriction in my brain?"

Okay, Yao Xi admitted that the level of mutual trust between her and Lin Xiu wasn't very high. If Lin Xiu really wanted to plant a restriction in her mind, she wouldn't refuse.

Because she wasn't entirely at ease with herself.

Her cultivation level was far too low, so Lin Xiu's restriction was both a constraint and a protection for her.

On the one hand, it can ensure mutual trust between the two parties, allowing Lin Xiu to cooperate with her more openly and without leaving any room for negotiation.

On the other hand, if she encounters any danger, Lin Xiu can know immediately and save her life.

Therefore, Yao Xi was quite willing to accept Lin Xiu's restrictions in terms of her subjective attitude.

Of course, while she accepted it, Yao Xi still had some lingering reservations. She felt it was better for her to bring up the matter of the restriction herself.

"Plant a restriction?" Lin Xiu raised an eyebrow.

"Um, I guess this could be considered some kind of restriction?"

Lin Xiu had anticipated this outcome beforehand, so he wasn't too embarrassed and simply reached out his hand to the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang:

“Fairy Yao Xi, in order to solidify the foundation of our cooperation, deepen mutual trust, jointly create a new future for the strategic partnership between Yao Guang and Tian Xuan, and better benefit the cultivators of Bei Dou, I dare to ask you for something.”

"what?"

"Your bra."

"........"

"What?"

Yao Xi thought she must be having hysteria, how could she have heard the word "bra" from Lin Xiu's mouth?

......

"Your bra."

Lin Xiu reiterated it without changing his expression.

Yao Xi was stunned for a moment. A few seconds later, her fair cheeks flushed red at a visible speed. The alluring blush spread from her cheekbones to her ears, then down her slender neck, even tinging the collarbone exposed at her neckline with a light pink.

Why...?

"Could it be that Brother Lin is interested in my meager appearance?"

Yao Xi was on the verge of tears. After going through such a long and complicated process, talking about the Devouring Heaven Demon Art and the Chaos Body, how did it end up back to matters of men and women? It was exactly what she had initially thought.

"Hmm, I'd say you're interested?"

"However, please believe me, Fairy Yao Xi, my main purpose is to conduct an experiment," Lin Xiu explained.

"Experiment?...What kind of experiment?"

Yao Xi was both amused and embarrassed. Could it be that Lin Xiu wanted to use her bra for that kind of thing?

She would accept it even if it were a real person, but using her bra... it just felt so weird.

"Um...an experiment to strengthen one's resolve?"

Lin Xiu rarely lies.

What he really wanted to test was the triggering conditions of the system tasks.

Back when the Qingdi Tomb was plundered by Duan De, Lin Xiu had already guessed about the system's sign-in conditions.

Lin Xiu felt that the system's "special event check-in" might include not only the major events that already existed, but also "things he wanted to do before he transmigrated".

He had already successfully triggered a system mission once to rob Duan De, something he had wanted to do before he transmigrated.

Lin Xiu wanted to conduct another experiment on Yao Xi because obtaining Yao Xi's bra was one of the things he wanted to do before he transmigrated.

Unfortunately, Lin Xiu couldn't tell Yao Xi about the system, and the system's information couldn't be calculated using the Heavenly Calculation Abacus. Otherwise, Lin Xiu wouldn't have had to verify it through action.

......

"Strengthen your resolve?"

Yao Xi was stunned. She hadn't expected it to be an experiment in this area. In other words... did Lin Xiu actually like her?

But how come she didn't notice?

"Brother Lin, is it really necessary for me to have your bra? Can't I have someone else's? Like that Purple Mansion Saintess, or Weiwei from the Heavenly Pivot Holy Land?"

“No, it has to be Fairy Yao Xi,” Lin Xiu replied firmly.

Hearing this, Yao Xi became even more shy. She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes. But, as if possessed, she felt a surge of joy.

Because this seems to indicate... that she holds a different position in Lin Xiu's heart?

At least, compared to the other saintesses, she was special.

After thinking for a while, Yao Xi let out a long sigh, her chest rising and falling a few times with the movement.

"Whoo~"

"okay, I get it."

"If it can fulfill Brother Lin's Dao heart, Yao Xi... is willing to make some sacrifices."

"In any case, please turn your back first, Brother Lin."

After saying this, Yao Xi quickly turned her face away, not daring to look at Lin Xiu's expression.

......

"Turn your back?"

Lin Xiu blinked.

"Of course I have to turn my back!" Yao Xi glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed.

If I don't turn my back, am I supposed to take it in front of her?

"Ah~ I understand, I understand. Fairy Yao Xi, please proceed."

Lin Xiu tactfully turned around, his back to Yao Xi.

Yao Xi glared fiercely at Lin Xiu's back for a long while before slowly raising her delicate hand.

A short while later, a soft sound came from the attic; the rustling of fabric was particularly clear in the quiet attic.

Lin Xiu stared at the wall in front of him, trying his best to keep his divine sense from probing backward.

Although... given his cultivation level, if he really wanted to see it, Yao Xi couldn't stop him.

After a dozen or so breaths, the sound behind them stopped.

"Alright...alright, Brother Lin, you can turn around now." Yao Xi's voice was as soft as a freshly baked glutinous rice cake.

Lin Xiu turned around.

Yao Xi stood rooted to the spot, her hands clasped in front of her, looking like a frightened deer. Her cheeks were flushed crimson, her eyelashes trembled incessantly, and her gaze darted furtively to the floor, too afraid to look up. With that restraint gone, her clothes were slightly loose, but she pressed them tightly together with her arms, concealing herself completely.

This extremely shy demeanor was completely different from her usual shrewd and capable Yao Guang Saintess.

"I hope Brother Lin will not forget what happened today."

Yao Xi gritted her teeth and squeezed out a few words, then flicked a golden light from her fingertip, which flew towards Lin Xiu.

Lin Xiu reached out and caught it. It was a soft piece of fabric, still carrying a faint body temperature and a subtle fragrance.

After suppressing the urge to raise his hand and lower his head, Lin Xiu calmly tucked it into his sleeve and then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Yao Xi.

"I will remember the fairy's noble virtue."

The reason for saying this is that when Lin Xiu caught Yao Xi's bra, he heard the system notification sound.

This proves that... Lin Xiu's guess was completely correct!

【ding~】

[Congratulations, host, on completing the iconic scene check-in.]

[Important sign-in scene: The Saintess's Bra.]

[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Extreme Path Emperor's Helm.]

[Ultimate Emperor's Helmet: An Emperor-grade chest garment with a sturdiness comparable to an Emperor Weapon. Although it cannot awaken and unleash the ultimate divine power like a complete Emperor Weapon, it can autonomously exude a trace of Emperor's might to protect its master, essentially a dormant, godless Emperor Weapon.]

Lin Xiu glanced at the white imperial robe in the system space, which shimmered with golden light and exuded imperial might, and fell silent.

This Emperor's Helmet is entirely woven from unknown immortal gold threads, its design is exquisitely flawless, and each of the flowing Dao patterns on it is incredibly profound.

Most importantly... the style of this Yakuza Imperial Helmet is very similar to the bra Yao Xi provided; it's practically the same style as the one from Balenciaga.

No way?

A guess popped into Lin Xiu's mind, and he immediately made a judgment on that guess.

A few seconds later, after looking at the result of the Heavenly Eye Abacus, Lin Xiu remained silent for a few seconds before finally deciding to take the Emperor's Shield out of the system space.

"Cough cough."

"Fairy Yao Xi made a great sacrifice; please accept this as compensation."

"This is......"

Yao Xi stared blankly at the Emperor's Shield in Lin Xiu's hand.

This bra, in both style and pattern, perfectly matches her aesthetic. If she were to choose a bra herself, she would most likely pick a similar style.

But... how did Lin Xiu know the style she liked? And why did he happen to carry the same style with him?

Chapter 247 The True Identity of the Dao Lord

Ignoring Yao Xi's suspicious gaze, Lin Xiu completely skipped over the question of why he could produce such a thing, and explained in a serious tone:

"This item is of extremely high quality. Although it cannot compare to a true supreme imperial weapon, it is enough to temporarily hold its own."

"If you wear this, even if you encounter an extremely powerful being, you can ensure your safety for a short period of time."

Logically speaking, something of this caliber should be used by Lin Xiu himself.

However, he already had the Golden Battle Banner, and besides, he really didn't want to use a woman's item in public; it was just too embarrassing.

After careful consideration, Lin Xiu decided that since this item was obtained from Yao Xi, he would lend it to her for the time being.

Coincidentally, Yao Xi also has security needs.