Chapter 224

The Fourth Elder knocked on the courtyard gate.

He handed Li Zi the box containing the Hairpin.

"Little Li, your Junior Master's Uncle knows this is dangerous. But after careful consideration with the Sect Masters, we've decided to entrust it to you."

"Inside is the Hairpin holding Demon Prince Si Le's soul. We need it to lure the Demonic Beasts into a trap and catch them all in one net. You'll be the one carrying it."

Li Zi's eyes widened.

"Me?"

The Fourth Elder's expression turned grave.

"He's extremely dangerous, and he can beguile people. If one of the Sect Masters or elders carries him, we might scare the enemy off. To be safe, the Hairpin needs to go to a disciple."

"Choosing someone was difficult. We needed someone with a steadfast Dao Heart, someone who would never betray the entire Cultivation World or fall under a Demonic Beast's spell. After thinking it over, you seemed the best choice."

Of course, their first thought had been the Golden Core Stage disciples.

Once the Sect Masters returned, they had all planned to select the most suitable candidate from among their elders' Direct Disciples.

But the Fourth Elder had heard Li Zi's conversation with the System too.

He had learned that Si Le could beguile people.

Without hesitation, he had knocked on Li Zi's gate.

He simply couldn't trust anyone else with this.

Li Zi had the System to help her, so she was unlikely to do anything irrational.

Besides, they could all hear her thoughts. If Li Zi showed the slightest sign of being beguiled, they could step in at once.

That gave them another layer of protection.

Li Zi bit her lip and fidgeted. "Senior Uncle, do you really think my Dao Heart is that steady?"

The System undercut her.