Sect Master Tongtian would definitely help Houtu resolve the underworld's shortage of personnel, because this was also part of his plans. So whether or not the system rewarded him, he would see this matter through.
Without hesitation, he chose option one. A Chaos Bead Fragment appeared in his Violet Palace, along with a talisman covered in strange symbols.
Sect Master Tongtian only needed one glance to determine that this nameless talisman did not belong to the Primordial World. It should have come from another realm.
Houtu's eyes lit up when she heard this.
"Dao Brother Tongtian, do you mean that you have a way to help me solve the shortage of personnel?"
Sect Master Tongtian did not keep her in suspense. He gently nodded.
"There is indeed a way to solve the underworld's shortage of personnel, but I will still need your full cooperation."
Houtu immediately smiled.
"Dao Brother Tongtian, you seem to have forgotten that this is my matter to begin with. How could I possibly stand by and do nothing?"
"Then it's settled. Once the fifteenth day of the third month has passed, I will make a trip to the underworld!"
Sect Master Tongtian took Nuwa's little hand. The fifteenth day of the third month was her birthday, so naturally, he had to celebrate it properly.
Although Nuwa had already cultivated dual life-cultivation with Sect Master Tongtian, she still was not used to being overly affectionate in front of outsiders.
Her peerlessly beautiful face immediately flushed with bashfulness.
Houtu found the sight somewhat unbearable to watch.
Was it really appropriate for them to be so affectionate in front of her?
"Then I'll head back first. I won't stay here and get in the way of your affection."
Niangniang Houtu rose with a giggle, intending to leave.
"Sister Houtu,