What Yuan Tianying called him was actually a minor matter. The main thing was that her casual agreement made it clear she had no sincerity at all.
No matter how young she looked or how much she resembled Zhou Yuling, she was ultimately the master of the Heavenly Demon Sect, an eighth-rank powerhouse who had survived dozens of calamities without dying.
A powerhouse like her changing sides was no small matter.
The Nine Provinces Dharma Domain was exceptionally special as well. If Yuan Tianying truly wished to join the Nine Provinces, she would inevitably make many demands.
Yet she named no conditions at all, merely saying, "I'll listen to Brother Xian." That was utter nonsense.
Deep down, Gao Xian was still willing to leave Yuan Tianying a way to live. This had nothing whatsoever to do with her taking on Zhou Yuling's appearance.
The key was that Yuan Tianying was human. A powerhouse who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years possessed great wisdom and vast experience.
Faced with the threat of the Six Path Outer Demons, it would naturally be best if he could bring Yuan Tianying under his command.
As for Yuan Tianying becoming Zhou Yuling's likeness, it could be seen as provocation or as currying favor with him. That depended on his state of mind.
Having reached this level of cultivation, Gao Xian possessed both the bearing to accommodate other eighth-rank powerhouses and the ability to do so.
It was not that he was arrogant. So long as Yuan Tianying behaved herself and obediently listened to him, everything could be discussed. But if this woman wanted to play tricks with her petty Heavenly Demon secret arts, he could crush Yuan Tianying to death with a casual hand.
Still, Yuan Tianying had no sincerity at all, making