241: That's the Emperor.

“Ding! Congratulations to the Host for destroying the Soul Mandate, one of the Ten Great Dao Mandates! You have unlocked the rare title ‘Rule Breaker’ and received the reward ‘False Oath Card’ * 3 (allows you to make any oath or alliance without any restrictions or repercussions)!”

“Ps: Mr. Villain, well done!

When the Heavenly Dao awakens, it will definitely try its best to kill you!

Good luck!”

Listening to the rewards and playful tone of the Villain System in his ear, Jiang Lin’s eyes flashed with brilliance.

False Oath Card?

Good stuff!

In this era where Karma reigns supreme, having this item can help avoid many disasters!

Before Jiang Lin could continue his thoughts, a knock sounded at the door.

“Young Lord, Head Eunuch Rong is outside, seeking an audience. He carries Your Majesty’s imperial decree!”

The maid at the door whispered.

“Tell him to wait for me for a moment, I’ll be right there!”

Jiang Lin’s eyes lit up with joy, and he immediately rose, his clothes automatically flying onto him layer by layer.

Just as Jiang Lin was about to leave,

Shangguan Yaoyao immediately opened her eyes and hurriedly said, “Young Lord… wait for me, take Yao’er with you!”

As she spoke, her simple green dress covered her fair skin.

As soon as she stepped off the bed, her body swayed, and she almost couldn't stand steadily, completely unlike a Void Refining Stage Cultivator.

Jiang Lin teased, “How about you rest?”,

“No need to push yourself so hard…”

Shangguan Yaoyao shook her head, her voice firm, “No, Young Lord promised me!”

“For the next three months, no matter what, you must let me stay by your side!”

Seeing Shangguan Yaoyao’s determination, Jiang Lin said no more.

She had just rendered a great service, so there was no need to refuse her request over such a small matter.

The way of managing people is to reward merits and punish faults!

That is the most correct path!

…

As soon as Jiang Lin entered the main hall, he quickly went to greet Eunuch Rong.

“Head Eunuch Rong, you’ve waited long. I had something urgent just now!”

Eunuch Rong quickly rose and politely said, “Director Jiang is too kind. This humble one hasn’t even warmed the bench, how could it be a long wait?”

“Your Majesty has just issued an imperial decree. Director Jiang has rendered meritorious service in suppressing demons, and is rewarded with one exemption order and one set of golden armor!”

“At the same time, the Demon Suppression Division will be expanded, and you are awarded three medium-sized Spirit Stone mines and six small Secret Realms!”

“This humble one congratulates Director Jiang here!”

Jiang Lin accepted the pocket dimension bag, then discreetly slipped a Top-Grade Spirit Stone to him, smiling, “Thank you for your trouble, Head Eunuch Rong. Please convey my gratitude for His Majesty’s grace!”

Accepting the Spirit Stone, Eunuch Rong’s face was wreathed in smiles, and he said fawningly, “Director Jiang is too kind. There will be an early court reception tomorrow for the Yao Race envoy. Your Majesty wishes for Director Jiang to curb their arrogance!”

Jiang Lin nodded in acknowledgment, then handed over another pocket dimension bag, leaning closer to Eunuch Rong and whispering, “Please trouble Head Eunuch Rong to deliver this to His Majesty, and remember to give it to him secretly!”

“Don’t let anyone know, including…”

As he spoke, Jiang Lin pointed his finger towards the sky and said no more.

Eunuch Rong immediately understood, smiling, “Director Jiang truly knows how to handle affairs. No wonder Your Majesty favors you!”

“You can rest assured, this humble one will definitely deliver it!”

Jiang Lin responded with a smile, “I’ll have to trouble Head Eunuch Rong then!”

“This is unavoidable, after all, the Xuanyuan Sword is damaged, which keeps me awake at night!”

“This matter is urgent, very important, and must be kept private!”

Eunuch Rong smacked his lips, “Director Jiang is truly a hero among men, so demanding of himself!”

Jiang Lin whispered, “Once this pocket dimension bag reaches His Majesty’s hands, Head Eunuch Rong will have rendered a great service!”

…

Imperial Palace, Dragon Martial Pavilion.

The Dragon Martial Pavilion is the cultivation place of the Human Emperor, and no one is allowed to investigate it.

It belongs to the Human Emperor’s private space!

Long Zhiyang walked out of the back room, a Daoist robe draped over him, looking extremely unkempt.

Behind him followed two clear-eyed Daoist children.

“At this time, why do you seek me?”

Long Zhiyang’s tone and expression were extremely impatient.

Eunuch Rong prostrated himself on the ground, not daring to look up the entire time: “Reporting to Your Majesty, this old servant has just returned from Director Jiang!”

“He said that no matter what, this pocket dimension bag must first be delivered to Your Majesty’s hands!”

“And it must be absolutely private!”

“Hearing Director Jiang’s solemnity, this old servant dared not delay, and using my innate Divine Ability ‘Shading Space’, I hurried to bring it over!”

“Disturbing Your Majesty’s leisure, this old servant deserves ten thousand deaths!”

A look of doubt flashed in Long Zhiyang’s eyes, and he curiously opened the pocket dimension bag.

A black sandalwood box came into view.

Opening the box, a skull appeared before Long Zhiyang’s eyes.

It was crystal clear, with purple Qi swirling around it.

Long Zhiyang’s eyes widened, and he immediately rose, his face filled with disbelief.

“Immortal Lord’s skull!”

“It was actually obtained by Jiang Lin!”

“Good! Good! Good!”

Long Zhiyang’s face was full of excitement, pacing back and forth, his entire being thrilled to the extreme.

He was the Human Emperor!

He held a revered position, but due to the Heavenly Dao’s restraints, he lacked true prestige!

Now, as long as he absorbed the venerable intent from this skull and integrated it into his Divine Soul!

He would be able to possess the power of venerable intent!

At that time, he would be a true supreme ruler!

Even if he were no longer the Human Emperor, he would still possess the Human Emperor’s prestige!

Compared to the Xuanyuan Sword, this item was his own!

Jiang Lin, to be able to produce this item and secretly offer it to him, this loyalty was simply incomparable!

“Little Rongzi, well done. After you leave, go to my private treasury and claim a Nine Heavens Treasures!”

“From today onwards, Jiang Lin is my confidant. For any matter, prioritize protecting him!”

…

After Eunuch Rong left,

Jiang Lin sat in the main seat, playing with the teacup in his hand, his eyes lost in thought as he gazed at the verdant tea leaves.

At this moment, Shangguan Yaoyao walked up to him and curiously asked, “Young Lord, is there really a need to curry favor with Long Zhiyang like this?”

“Our Foundation doesn’t need this!”

Jiang Lin came back to his senses, took a sip of tea, and smiled, “Do you know what I gave him?”

Shangguan Yaoyao shook her head, indicating she didn’t know.

Jiang Lin said in a deep voice, “An Immortal Lord’s skull!”

Shangguan Yaoyao exclaimed, “That is the core of an Immortal Lord’s entire venerable intent!”

“How could you bear to give it to him?”

“We could have refined a venerable artifact!”

Jiang Lin shook his head and sighed, “This time in Cloud Marsh, the immortal venerable bone was damaged, leaving only the skull, which caused my Death Whisper Demonic Mask to be empty…”

Shangguan Yaoyao asked doubtfully, “Can’t you just choose a suitable person again?”

“What does that have to do with you giving the skull to Long Zhiyang?”

Jiang Lin’s eyes suddenly became mysterious as he said, “Don’t you think Long Zhiyang is the best candidate!”

Shangguan Yaoyao picked up the teapot, intending to pour water for Jiang Lin.

Hearing Jiang Lin’s words, her hand trembled, and she looked at Jiang Lin in shock.

???

“How dare you?”

Jiang Lin smiled faintly and said nonchalantly:

“What’s there to fear? Human greed is limitless!”

“He won’t let anyone else know about its existence!”

“And relying solely on himself, he won’t be able to discover the demonic mask hidden within it!”

“I won’t rush it either. I will gradually modify his consciousness!”

“By the time he completely discovers it, he will already have become my Demon Servants!”

Shangguan Yaoyao was still somewhat shocked and said, “But that’s the Human Emperor!”

Jiang Lin tilted his head back, drank the water in the cup directly, and said with bright eyes:

“Precisely because he is the Human Emperor!”