Yan Lingji's Choice

That was right, but the cost would be rather steep. The system did not recommend that the Host do this. Using resources to summon underlings was the most suitable option for the Host!

"I was just asking!"

Lin Hao brushed it off, then said to Yan Lingji,

"Ling Ji does meet the prerequisites for inheriting a divine position. As for reaching level ninety-nine, I'll find a way.

Later, let's go see the Nine Lives Cat first and see whether it has any other methods.

Even in the worst-case scenario, even if you cannot inherit a divine position, you can still use this opportunity to increase your strength!"

"Understood, Young Master!"

Yan Lingji nodded, her emotions calming slightly.

"That's true. That's a god we're talking about!"

A trace of envy flashed through Long Xiaoyao's eyes as he looked at Yan Lingji. Wasn't this what one cultivated for their entire life?

"Uncle Long, there's no need to dwell on it. There are still several places on the continent with divine inheritances.

If that doesn't work, once the Heaven and Earth Commerce Association fights its way into the God Realm, whichever divine position you want, we'll kill that god and take it!"

With the system backing him up, Lin Hao's boasts were impossible to stop!

"Hahaha, thank you, Young Master!"

Long Xiaoyao could not help but laugh as well, clasping his hands in salute.

As the three chatted and laughed, dinner soon arrived. Tuoba Hongshan had already ordered the barbecue prepared for the Nine Lives Cat to be cut into small strips!

Just as Lin Hao and the other two sat down at the table, the Nine Lives Cat suddenly darted out from the distant Mist Zone and let out a series of meows at Lin Hao.

Although Yan Lingji had expected it, she was still startled when it truly appeared.

She had deliberately kept her eyes on that spot just now, yet she had sensed nothing at all!

But her shock vanished the next moment as Yan Lingji stared fixedly at the Nine Lives Cat.

There was only one thought in her mind. This cat is so cute. I really want to pet it!

Lin Hao pointed at the barbecue before the strange cat and said,

"Little Nine, hurry and eat. I specially had this meat roasted for you. Try it and see if you like it!"

"Meow~"

The strange cat carefully examined Lin Hao for a while, then sniffed the barbecue with its nose before finally nodding.

Little Nine then looked at Yan Lingji with puzzlement and gently sniffed at her several times.

After hesitating for a moment, Little Nine walked toward Yan Lingji under the confused gazes of Tuoba Hongshan and the others.

Lin Hao's expression shifted as he exchanged a glance with Long Xiaoyao.

It seemed that this Nine Lives Cat could determine whether a Soul Master met the requirements for the Flame God inheritance!

Yet on the surface, Lin Hao still asked curiously,

"Little Nine, this is my maid, Yan Lingji. Is there something strange about her?"

"Meow~"

Little Nine stopped before Yan Lingji and sniffed her again, as though sensing something.

Then, amid the shocked expressions of everyone present, it suddenly flashed into Yan Lingji's arms.

No one had expected that. Was this little fellow really that familiar with strangers?

Yan Lingji was also surprised. Then she cautiously reached out and began stroking the strange cat's fur.

The strange cat did not react in the slightest, even responding with several meows.

Beneath Lin Hao's calm gaze, a different emotion flickered.

This fellow's unusual behavior was enough to prove that Yan Lingji was likely extremely compatible with the conditions of the Flame God inheritance!

After that, the three said nothing more and began eating.

However, Yan Lingji had one more task now: feeding the strange cat. She enjoyed it immensely!

The barbecue Tuoba Hongshan had prepared was enough for at least ten grown men.

Yet the strange cat devoured every last bit of it. No one knew how its tiny body could hold so much!

After finishing, Little Nine still seemed unsatisfied, but it did not ask for more.

Instead, it leaped down from Yan Lingji's arms and began meowing at her.

As it meowed, it pointed one paw toward the Mist Zone ahead. Its meaning was obvious: it wanted Yan Lingji to follow it.

Yan Lingji looked at Lin Hao without speaking, but her eyes clearly conveyed that she wanted to go in!

Seeing this, Lin Hao hurriedly asked the strange cat,

"Little Nine, can we go in with her?"

"Meow~"

The strange cat hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. With a flash, it ran toward the front.

Lin Hao's eyes lit up as he said,

"Ling Ji, Uncle Long, let's follow it in together!"

Unable to restrain herself any longer, Yan Lingji flashed forward and hurried after it, forgetting all about Lin Hao!

A smile flickered across Long Xiaoyao's face when he saw this. He grabbed Lin Hao and quickly ran forward!

Just like last time, the three soon arrived at the cluster of buildings. Yan Lingji had calmed down by then and asked,

"Young Master, is this the Flame God Sect mentioned in the book? Then where is the Flame God Palace?"

"The red palace in the very center. I think that is it.

Or perhaps there is a way to reach the Flame God Palace there, but Little Nine would not let us enter, so I'm not certain!"

Lin Hao glanced at the strange cat ahead before pointing at the Red Palace in the distance.

At that moment, seeing that Yan Lingji had stopped moving, the strange cat turned back toward her and urged her on with a series of meows.

"Ling Ji, I don't know what is inside, nor do I know whether this Flame God is good or evil.

Things like possession are not uncommon in fantasy worlds. I'll leave the decision to you."

Ignoring the strange cat's cries, Lin Hao spoke to Yan Lingji with a solemn expression.

"Young Master, I want to go in. Otherwise, with my talent, I fear I may never be able to improve any further."

After thinking it over, Yan Lingji answered with a serious expression.

"Alright. If anything happens, call for us. I'll do everything I can to help you. Good luck!"

Lin Hao respected his underling's wishes and spoke.

"Understood, Young Master!"

With that, Yan Lingji quickly arrived before the Red Palace.

Lin Hao and Long Xiaoyao did not leave. They simply stood quietly nearby and watched, worried that something might go wrong!

Under the strange cat's guidance, Yan Lingji circulated all the Soul Power in her body and summoned her martial soul, the Fire Spirit Hairpin. Nine soul rings slowly rose from beneath her feet!

She took a deep breath, circulated the Soul Power within her body, gathered it in both hands, and forcefully pushed forward.

With a crack, the red gate that had blended into the palace opened just like that, and Yan Lingji stumbled straight inside.

"Meow~ Meow meow~ Meow~"

Seeing this, the strange cat meowed several times at Lin Hao, telling them not to worry. It then followed her inside, and the gate automatically closed behind it.

Long Xiaoyao rushed forward at once and pushed hard against the gate, but no matter how much effort he used, it was useless.

Seeing this, Lin Hao said calmly,

"Uncle Long, don't waste your strength. Since Ling Ji chose to go in,

she must have thought it through. If it is fortune, then all the better. If it is disaster, we cannot avoid it anyway!"

"That's true. Opportunities always come with risks!"

Long Xiaoyao nodded, then waited quietly alongside Lin Hao.

Inside the Red Palace, Yan Lingji carefully examined the interior. It was clearly different from the outside.

Not only was the decor incomparably luxurious, but countless ancient scenes were carved into the walls, seemingly recording secrets from a distant past.

The Nine Lives Cat led Yan Lingji to a flame-character-shaped altar behind the throne!

Please vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets.