Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”You’re calling me Young Master? Are you pledging your allegiance to me?”

Yang Xiao couldn’t help but be surprised.

This cold and arrogant woman, though she seemed fiercely loyal to his mother in this life, had become so obsessed that she’d Fallen into Demon upon seeing his lack of talent.

But Yang Xiao knew perfectly well that her loyalty was only for his mother.

As for him, this woman felt nothing. That much was clear from the fact that the moment her Demon Thought arose, she had wanted to kill him.

’And now, she’s actually pledging her allegiance to me?’

’What was going on?’

”The Young Master’s fortune is abundant. Is it not natural for this humble maid to bow in submission? Besides...”

Nangong Tianling recalled what had just happened. Yang Xiao had been meticulous. First, he had grabbed her and brought her here. Then he had bound her with those chains. Finally, he had used his words, his talk of fortune, to rescue her from her state of having Fallen into Demon.

’It’s clear.’

’It isn’t just his fortune; the Young Master’s disposition and wisdom are terrifyingly profound. Otherwise, he never could have accomplished this.’

Therefore, in Nangong Tianling’s eyes, Yang Xiao was no longer the disappointment he had once seemed.

In the Dao of cultivation, after all, one’s disposition was paramount.

This was a truth Nangong Tianling understood even more deeply after having Fallen into Demon.

’Wasn’t it her own deeply rooted obsession over the past sixteen years that had caused her to Fall into Demon?’

’It seems the Young Master is quite accomplished when it comes to his disposition. Combined with his theory on fortune... perhaps he really can...’

She thought this, but deep down, Nangong Tianling was still uneasy.

Fortune.

Disposition.

Wisdom.

’These were all certainly important, but aptitude was the most tangible factor. Could a mere Mid-grade Spirit Body truly achieve Great Success?’

However, after this incident, Nangong Tianling’s mental state had stabilized. She wouldn’t repeat her previous frenzied actions.

However, she was now in a difficult position regarding what to do with Yang Xiao.

’Originally, I thought the Young Master possessed outstanding aptitude. I believed that if I just brought him back to the Star God Academy to be trained, he would surely make a stunning debut. Then, perhaps, he might even catch the Old Master’s eye, be formally recognized, and receive the full support of the clan. But now... if I were to take him to the Star God Academy, I’m afraid I would be doing him more harm than good.’

’That Holy Spirit Body, on the other hand... if she is truly loyal to the Young Master, she could be properly nurtured.’

At this thought, an idea began to form in Nangong Tianling’s mind.

Her unease began to subside.

’As long as the Holy Spirit Body can be successfully cultivated, it will be enough, even if the Young Master turns out to be completely useless. But before that, I must confirm that the bond between them is truly as strong as it seems.’

A glint appeared in Nangong Tianling’s eyes.

As a woman herself,

she naturally knew how to make another woman utterly devoted.

With this in mind, Nangong Tianling looked over at him.

”I wonder if the Young Master would be able to take this humble maid to see the Holy Spirit Body you mentioned?”

”You want to see Yun’Er?”

Yang Xiao frowned.

”So her name is Yun’Er. A lovely name. I wonder, would the Young Master be willing to part with her and allow me to take her away for careful training?”

Nangong Tianling said with a faint smile.

Having made her decision, her usual cold arrogance was replaced by a calm, more natural demeanor.

But,

hearing her words, Yang Xiao’s frown deepened.

Although he was certain this woman harbored no ill will toward him, Yang Xiao still had reservations about letting her take Yun’Er away.

However,

his frown and hesitation gave Nangong Tianling a different impression.

”Don’t tell me the Young Master lacks confidence in himself? Is he afraid that one day he won’t even measure up to his own maid?”

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Nangong Tianling’s tone.

’This woman!’

’How dare she look down on me?’

Yang Xiao’s temper flared instantly.

”Hmph. As if I’d lack confidence!”

Yang Xiao snorted.

Still, many of his reservations vanished.

’At the very least, I should hear what Yun’Er has to say first.’

With that thought,

Yang Xiao couldn’t be bothered to argue with her and snapped his fingers.

Instantly.

The power of space and time surged.

Taking the woman with him,

Yang Xiao vanished from the Inheritance Space.