Huo Yuhao did not directly control Xu Jiujiu. After all, someone under control would not become a dull puppet, but in most situations, they would treat Huo Yuhao's orders as their highest priority. When they ran into certain matters, they would lack the ability to adapt flexibly.
And persuading Xu Jiawei, as well as making a move against the Star Luo Imperial Family, still required Xu Jiujiu to handle it.
After discovering that the Star Crown Martial Soul could be used to assist in cultivating the time attribute, Huo Yuhao had set his sights on the Xu Family.
In the end, Huo Yuhao merely left two Golden Centipede restrictions in Xu Jiujiu's lower abdomen and brain, ensuring that whether in body or mind, Xu Jiujiu could not escape his control.
Of course, he used the same restrictive method on Man Yi.
When he branded Man Yi with the restriction, Huo Yuhao also released a portion of his true power. Even though it was only a portion, it still made Man Yi feel an immense terror, leaving her shivering uncontrollably.
Only then did Man Yi truly feel the chasm-like difference in strength between her and Huo Yuhao. It made her realize that Huo Yuhao was not someone she could resist!
Using his strength to intimidate Man Yi could prevent her from developing certain thoughts she should not have. For the plan that came next, Xu Jiujiu's strength was still far from enough, and Man Yi was an important aid to Xu Jiujiu.
Moreover, Zhu Di had also informed Huo Yuhao that Man Yi's granddaughter was also in the Star Luo Royal Academy Team this time. She had inherited Man Yi's Star Cloud Fan Martial Soul, and her Martial Soul likewise possessed Star Light Power, so she could be tried for cultivation.