A Brand-New Daji Appeared, Volunteering to Go to Chaoge

"Even if I refused, I'm afraid it wouldn't make any difference, would it?"

"After all, before you, I'm no more than an ant."

Su Daji gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said quietly:

"In that case, come."

"Perhaps this is the best fate I could hope for?"

As she spoke, she couldn't help giving a bleak smile, a trace of bitterness showing on her peerlessly beautiful face.

The bewitching Nine-Tailed Fox Lord gave a gentle smile:

"Miss Su, there's no need for that. This wasn't my original intention either. Besides, I'm not the sort who delights in killing. I'll naturally preserve your will."

"From now on, you will be me, and I will be you. We sisters will be one and the same."

With that, the Fox Lord of Green Mound formed a mysterious hand seal.

A burst of mystical light flashed.

It joined the two of them completely.

When the mystical light faded,

the scantily clad, utterly bewitching Fox Lord of Green Mound had vanished.

Only the peerlessly beautiful Su Daji stood there quietly.

Her exquisite face had undergone a subtle change.

Though the change was barely perceptible, her bearing had transformed entirely.

Her original grace, pure and unadorned, had vanished.

In its place was the Fox Lord of Green Mound's unrivaled allure and bewitching beauty that outshone all living beings.

She opened her eyes, and a faint glimmer flashed through their radiant depths. Only after a long while did it finally fade.

Just then, two flashes of mystical light appeared.

Two more scantily clad, alluring women appeared before her.

They were the Nine-Tailed Pheasant Spirit and the Nine-Stringed Jade Pipa Spirit.

As soon as they appeared, the two giggled and said:

"Congratulations, sister, on successfully possessing her."

Su Daji turned to look at the two women, a trace of displeasure in her eyes.

"Call me Su Daji!"

The two spirits were startled.

The Fox Lord of Green Mound they knew would never have spoken that way.

Her manner of speaking now meant that the Fox Lord of Green Mound had not chosen possession at all.

Instead, she had chosen to merge with Su Daji.

The two souls had completely merged, each containing the other, until the two were indistinguishable and had formed an entirely new personality.

The thought startled them both.

They hastily showed her their respect. Neither had expected the Fox Lord of Green Mound to make such a choice.

"Sister Daji."

Su Daji nodded and turned to look at Sanqi and Sanjiu beside her.

"If you two wish to remain by my side, then merge with the two of them."

"Remember, it's a merger, not possession. Do you both understand?"

The Nine-Stringed Jade Pipa Spirit and the Nine-Tailed Pheasant Spirit's expressions soured.

They exchanged a glance, and each saw a trace of reluctance in the other's eyes.

In the end, however, they gritted their teeth and turned into two streaks of mystical light, entering Sanqi and Sanjiu.

A moment later, the two who had collapsed limply to the ground rose to their feet.

Their pretty faces had also changed somewhat, becoming even more beautiful and alluring.

"Sister Daji."

Su Daji nodded:

"Come with me to see Su Hu."

Meanwhile, Su Hu was drinking alone to drown his sorrows.

He was in an extremely agitated mood, and the anger simmering in his heart was on the verge of bursting forth.

All of this naturally stemmed from Bo Yikao of Xiqi.

When Bo Yikao had appeared in Jizhou, Su Hu had thought he had found a powerful backer for Jizhou.

Now, it was clear that he had brought trouble to Jizhou instead.

That fellow had barely arrived to discuss rebellion when the Human Emperor had appeared in Jizhou right on his heels.

How could there be such a coincidence in this world?

Clearly, the current Human Emperor had already set his sights on him.

Naturally, he was deeply agitated.

A dim light flashed, and Su Daji appeared behind Su Hu.

"Father, please stop drinking. Drunkenness harms the body."

Sensing his daughter's arrival, Su Hu couldn't help raising his head and heaving a long sigh.

Su Daji naturally knew what Su Hu was worried about.

"Father, Daji wishes to go to Chaoge and relieve you of your worries and troubles. I hope you will grant my wish."

Su Daji lightly bit her lip. Though her voice was soft, her words left Su Hu utterly stunned.

Su Hu was completely thrown off balance. He turned to look at his daughter, his expression dark and uncertain.

Although the current Human Emperor was not a muddleheaded ruler, his reputation for debauchery had already spread far and wide.

If his daughter went to Chaoge, wouldn't she be a lamb walking into a tiger's jaws?

"Daji, these are troubled times. Why go to Chaoge? Go back at once, and don't come here making a fuss."

"Father, I'm not making a fuss. I want to relieve you of your worries and troubles."

"I can guess what Bo Yikao came to Jizhou to discuss with you."

"Now that the Human Emperor has also appeared in Jizhou, it's clear that none of your actions have escaped his discerning eyes."

"The Human Emperor's army has yet to arrive, and Jizhou still has a glimmer of hope."

"Jizhou's future depends chiefly on your sincerity, Father."

"Besides, though the Human Emperor has the realm and its people on his mind, he still has the seven emotions and six desires."

"As a member of the Human Clan, I should naturally relieve the Human Emperor of his worries and troubles when he is weary."

"If I go to Chaoge of my own accord and the Human Emperor accepts me, Jizhou's peril can be averted!"

"If the Human Emperor refuses me, it will mean he looks down on the frail willow beauty of your daughter, Su Hu, and Jizhou will be in peril!"

At her words, Su Hu was completely shaken.

He had never imagined that his daughter saw things so clearly.

She saw them far more clearly than he, the Marquis of Jizhou, did.

After his daughter's analysis, it seemed that a great calamity really was about to befall Jizhou.

Although the Great Shang now appeared peaceful, with songs and dances celebrating prosperity,

the Yin Shang ruled by the Human Emperor had, in fact, unified the realm in name only.

The eight hundred lords under heaven each governed their own territories.

Many of them obeyed in public but defied him in secret.

That was also why Ye Xuan had immediately brought the secret war-elephant cavalry out for all the world to see.

It was chiefly to intimidate those lords who harbored ulterior motives.

Su Hu was naturally one of those lords.

Yet before he had even risen in revolt, the Human Emperor had discovered him.

After his daughter's analysis, it seemed that Jizhou really was on the brink of disaster.

Su Hu pondered for a long time, but could not think of a better solution.

It seemed he could only send his daughter to the royal court and personally deliver her to the jaws of that ravenous wolf.

The corners of Su Hu's mouth twitched fiercely:

"As it happens, Zheng Lun will be going to Chaoge in a few days. Go with him."

"Over the next few days, I'll prepare a lavish gift for you to take along as well."

"I believe the Human Emperor shouldn't make things too difficult for you."

Hearing this, the corners of Su Daji's lips lifted slightly.

A presence capable of bewitching all living beings immediately flowed from her.

She seemed quite pleased.

Whether it was the Fox Lord of Green Mound, the Nine-Tailed Fox, or Su Daji, the foremost beauty of the Human Clan, both seemed rather pleased.

"To be able to stay by his side, I believe you're rather happy too, aren't you?"

The bewitching woman murmured to herself.

It was impossible to tell whether the Nine-Tailed Fox had said it to Su Daji,

or Su Daji had said it to the Nine-Tailed Fox.