Strategist Di Tian

"My Lord, what are you..."

Di Tian spoke cautiously, his voice tinged with probing hesitation.

Gu Yue's expression remained calm, her gaze as deep as an abyss. "I intend to enter the game myself and capture that Fang Lin."

She paused slightly, as if weighing her words or perhaps convincing herself.

"I will grow closer to him, deepening our relationship... and then, I will pretend to fall in love with him."

"In this way, I can firmly control him through his emotions."

"When the time comes, Fang Lin will naturally obey my every word and serve my purposes."

A glimmer of absolute certainty flashed in Gu Yue's eyes. "Once this plan succeeds, the great cause of the soul beasts will be within reach!"

"My Lord, your subordinate supports you."

Upon hearing this, a light flashed in Di Tian's eyes, and he answered without a moment's hesitation.

He spoke hurriedly, his tone more sincere than ever before, even carrying a hint of urgency.

The answer had come too quickly and too decisively.

Di Tian mused to himself, If there were only one Golden Dragon King, I would truly fear that my Lord might eventually mistake the act for reality, fall in love with him, and be unable to strike.

That would mean total defeat, and the great cause of the soul beasts' revival would likely be ruined in an instant.

But now, there were two Golden Dragon Kings!

Even if my Lord were to develop genuine feelings for one, wasn't there still the other?

Two Golden Dragon Kings meant a double insurance policy.

As Di Tian thought, his mind began to wander uncontrollably.

He couldn't help but sketch out an even bolder vision in his mind: My Lord could not only become the Dragon God, but perhaps even give birth to a... little Dragon God.

At this thought, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl upward.

Great Love Venerable: "I understand, the Double Ten Absolute Body shall become a Venerable!"

Di Tian straightened his expression and spoke, "My Lord, your subordinate has a plan."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Gu Yue looked at Di Tian with some surprise.

"My Lord, you could give him a gift," Di Tian suggested, his tone firm and his gaze steady.

Gu Yue raised an eyebrow, seemingly intrigued. "A gift?"

"Yes, a gift."

Di Tian nodded, speaking earnestly.

A glimmer of cunning flashed in his eyes. "I have observed the human world over these years and discovered that those couples... isn't it all about exchanging gifts?"

Di Tian paused, then added, "For a human woman wanting to get close to a man, giving a gift is the simplest and most natural method."

"It doesn't appear deliberate, yet it ensures one stays in the other's heart."

"Is that so?"

Gu Yue nodded slightly, a thoughtful look appearing in her eyes.

Although she did not have a deep understanding of the human world, Di Tian's words did indeed carry some logic.

Gu Yue pondered for a moment before asking, "Di Tian, what do you think I should give?"

Di Tian deliberated for a moment, his mind racing as he weighed the pros and cons of various gifts.

He spoke slowly, "My Lord, why not give him a bracelet?"

"A bracelet?"

Gu Yue looked interested and gestured for him to continue.

"Yes."

Di Tian said, his tone growing more serious and his expression solemn. "Use Life Gold to craft a bracelet as a gift."

"Life Gold is precious and rare; it does not diminish your status, My Lord, and it shows sincerity."

"Furthermore, a bracelet is an intimate item. Worn on the wrist daily, he will constantly be reminded of the person who gave it to him."

He paused, then added, "Your subordinate has heard that when a human woman gives a man a bracelet, it carries the meaning of binding him."

"If you give him this bracelet, My Lord, you will be tying a knot around Fang Lin's heart."

"Hmm."

Gu Yue nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

She thought it over carefully and felt that Di Tian's idea was indeed excellent.

"Very well, it shall be as you say."

Gu Yue stood up and gazed into the distance, a faint, elusive smile playing on her lips as if she were anticipating something.

Di Tian stood with his head bowed, a deep, inscrutable light flashing in his eyes.

That bracelet—was it truly binding Fang Lin's heart, or was it binding the heart of the Lord herself?

He dared not think, nor did he dare to ask...

Some answers were better left unknown.

A moment later, Gu Yue withdrew her gaze, returning to her former cold and composed self.

"Di Tian," she commanded, "go to the East Sea yourself and investigate that other trace of the Golden Dragon King's aura."

"Remember, do not alert the enemy."

"As you command, my Lord."

Di Tian bowed to accept the order and turned to leave.

Afterward, Gu Yue sat back down at her vanity and retrieved a massive piece of Life Gold from her storage ring.

The emerald light instantly illuminated the entire room, and a vast, surging aura of life permeated the air.

She picked up a carving knife, her fingertips brushing against the warm, jade-like stone as she began to polish it with precision.

Stroke after stroke...

Spirit Transmission Pagoda, the seventieth floor.

Na'er's room.

The room was spacious and bright, decorated in a warm and adorable style that revealed the delicate sensibilities of a young girl.

Several large plush toys were piled onto the bed.

There was a snow-white rabbit, a clumsy-looking little bear, and a ragdoll cat with its head tilted to the side; all of them lay slumped together, looking as if they had just emerged from a fierce battle.

"I didn't expect Gu Yue to arrive so quickly."

Na'er whispered to herself, her tone tinged with a complex emotion.

She rested her chin in her hand, her violet eyes lowered in thought.

Na'er had sensed the aura of the Golden Dragon King.

Thus, she had gone with the flow, feigning amnesia to have Fang Lin bring her back to the Spirit Transmission Pagoda.

This allowed her to stay by Fang Lin's side openly without alerting the enemy, while also securing a legitimate place for herself.

Three birds with one stone—why wouldn't she do it?

However, Na'er had not expected Gu Yue to arrive faster than she had anticipated, which stirred a sense of urgency within her.

"Gu Yue, I, the great Na'er, will not lose."

Na'er lifted her chin, her tone filled with stubbornness and defiance, a serious glint flickering in her violet eyes.

No sooner had she spoken than the haughty expression on her face crumbled.

Na'er took twenty pounds of chicken cartilage out of her storage ring.

This was a stash she had been saving for a long time; each piece was golden, crispy, and exuded an enticing aroma. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it was her most prized private collection.

She picked up a piece and took a bite, squinting her eyes in satisfaction like a cat that had stolen a fish, letting out soft chewing sounds.

"Regardless of anything else..."

Na'er mumbled indistinctly to herself, her mouth stuffed full and her cheeks rounded like a little hamster hoarding food.

"I need to be full to have the strength to fight Gu Yue... Mmm, so delicious..."

While chewing on the chicken cartilage, she calculated her next moves in her mind.

Gu Yue was surely thinking of ways to get close to her brother as well. That woman always did things with airtight precision; there was no telling what tricks she might pull.

She might already be preparing some kind of gift. Given her personality, she would definitely make a grand gesture.

Na'er swallowed the chicken cartilage in her mouth and said with certainty, "That idiot brother of mine will realize sooner or later who is the best..."