22: The Fang family's undercover agent is revealed, and it's not Jun Hongxuan

Ever since he had the Supreme Dao Heart, Jun Lingxiao discovered he had gained a new skill.

Dao Heart Illumination.

As long as he wished, he could clearly perceive everything within a hundred-meter radius.

It was truly everything.

Even beyond a hundred meters, he could vaguely sense things.

This wasn't like Divine Sense, where he would extend a Soul Divine Sense to scan; instead, it was as if he had awakened a God's-eye view, as if the surrounding spiritual energy had become his eyes, following his every command.

It was a very peculiar sensation.

Therefore, discovering An Luoxin eavesdropping was no accident.

Ever since he told An Luoxin to leave, she had pretended to go, then remained outside listening. It was evident she had done this many times, being very skilled at it, and even seemed to possess a Cultivation Technique for concealing her presence.

But unfortunately, with his awakened Dao Heart Illumination, nothing could hide.

Moreover, what he saw was not merely a person, but rather, through their external appearance, he could perceive the Meridians, heart, and Dao Fetus within their body.

His gaze fell, and Jun Lingxiao coldly watched An Luoxin, who was writhing in pain on the ground from the imprint he activated, his eyes devoid of emotion.

To be honest, a maid eavesdropping was a minor matter; he didn't need to make such a big fuss. Of course, this was only for now.

If he didn't educate her now, what if she overheard him conversing with the System or inadvertently mentioning his past life later on? Or what if she overheard discussions about important matters?

The System and his past life were his deepest secrets, not to be touched by anyone, not even An Luoxin.

Both in his past life and now, he was a rational person.

She was very beautiful, but that was all.

"An Luoxin, I don't care what pranks you play on me, because they are still within limits. It's not because I dote on you that you can do as you please."

"Indeed, I can certainly dote on you, or I can choose not to."

"There are so many Imperial Dynasties in the Ten Directions Immortal Court. I can replace you with another maid at any time. She could be a princess, backed by an Imperial Dynasty, and I could find one who looks just like you, or even prettier. I could even have them change their names to An Luoxin, or Li Luoxin. As for your Physique, while powerful, it is not essential to me."

"I, Jun Lingxiao, do not need to Dual Cultivate with anyone; I can still reach the pinnacle of this world!"

"Therefore, you are not indispensable. You are merely a maid. I keep you here when I am in a good mood, and if I am not, you will pack your bags and get out of the Jun Family."

"There have already been two times before; this is the third. An Luoxin, my patience has its limits."

As Jun Lingxiao spoke, he stood up and walked over to An Luoxin, who was curled up on the ground, looking down at her from above.

"..."

The Soul Imprint was very powerful. Even if the master only intended a slight punishment, An Luoxin still writhed in pain on the ground, unable to utter a single word.

With the Soul Imprint in hand, Jun Lingxiao also had no desire to reason with her. She was a maid; if she made a mistake, she was punished.

Without waiting for her reply, Jun Lingxiao took one last deep look at her before walking out the door, heading towards Jun Hongxuan, who had run off.

Only then did the pain in An Luoxin's heart finally subside. She lay on the ground, covered in sweat, gasping for breath, looking disheveled.

Her heart, which should have settled, was once again caught in her throat by a light remark drifting from afar.

"I'll spare you this time, but... there will be no second."

"No second..."

An Luoxin listened to this softly spoken yet utterly domineering sentence, her red lips trembling as she repeated it, then her eyes flickered with light.

She had always been a wicked demoness, only ever managing others, with no one able to manage her.

But Jun Lingxiao's light remark shattered all the myriad thoughts in her heart, making it truly impossible for her to conceive of any resistance.

In the end, she could only let out a long sigh, and an unbelievable thought emerged in her mind.

"This time, I'm afraid I've truly fallen..."

As she spoke, she didn't even have time to lament, quickly getting up to straighten her clothes, then silently followed Jun Lingxiao's footsteps. After all, just as Jun Lingxiao said, she was merely a maid. If her master left, she certainly had to follow.

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"Your Highness, Divine Son, look, do you really have to deliver it yourself...?"

Jun Hongxuan's words were a refusal, but his face was full of pain. He wouldn't really do it again, would he?

He truly didn't want to experience the pressure of that sword a second time. Just now, he hadn't dared to look up, even through the house. He feared that if he looked up and saw that sword, his Sword Heart would shatter.

It was so infuriating! How could anyone be such a Prodigy?!

"No."

Jun Lingxiao naturally knew what he was thinking. He smiled and shook his head, then took out a bottle and handed it to him.

The jade pendant given by the Old Ancestor could actually store things, and it was quite large. The bottle was naturally taken from inside it.

"This is...?"

Jun Hongxuan took the bottle, not mincing words, and opened it to sniff. His eyes immediately lit up.

Sky-Breaking Pill, a first-grade, seventh-tier Advanced Medicinal Pill, an upgraded version of the Dao Heaven Pill, used for refining the Dao Fetus. This item was not easy to come by. Although he, as the Tenth Dao Child, usually received a supply, the quantity was not large, so he had to use it sparingly.

However, he shook the bottle now, and there were at least fifty pills inside, which was his one-month supply.

Although he knew what this item was, he didn't understand why Jun Lingxiao would give it to him.

"You gave me a token, and this is a return gift for our first meeting."

Jun Lingxiao said indifferently.

One doesn't hit a smiling face. Since the other party offered a gift first, he should return the favor, both emotionally and logically.

Of course, to a large extent, it was all to build connections. Being on good terms with these people had no downsides. He wasn't really a little kid; he certainly understood social etiquette.

Anyway, he had many such Medicinal Pills and was almost past needing them.

"Damn, that's a grand gesture!"

Jun Hongxuan's eyes sparkled as he accepted it, then looked at Jun Lingxiao with some suspicion and asked, "Is that really all? You don't have something you want me to do, do you?"

Jun Lingxiao was someone who could subdue that An Luoxin; he somewhat disbelieved that Jun Lingxiao was so simple.

Jun Lingxiao shook his head again, but he seemed to think of something, and his expression suddenly became serious:

"As for requirements, there are, of course."

"Oh? Tell me, considering these Medicinal Pills, it's not impossible to consider."

As a Dao Child, Jun Hongxuan naturally couldn't speak too definitively, but looking at Jun Lingxiao, he had already decided in his heart that he would help him no matter what he said. Aside from anything else, Jun Lingxiao not pursuing the matter was already a great help to him, and he even gave him a gift—there was nothing more to say.

"That is... none of the Medicinal Pills I gave you can be wasted."

Jun Lingxiao said.

Yes, that was his condition.

Ever since that day, he understood that every Medicinal Pill was hard-earned, and they represented everyone's hopes placed on him. He could not shy away, nor could he waste everyone's good intentions.

Everyone for him, and he for everyone.

"Pah! What kind of condition is that?" Jun Hongxuan was stunned, but seeing Jun Lingxiao's serious face, his heart warmed, and he immediately put an arm around Jun Lingxiao's neck: "Forget it, looking at you, you might suffer a loss going to that Secret Realm alone. I'll go find another token, and then we'll go together."

"Our Jun Family is actually also known as the Qilin Family, possessing the ability to command all beasts in the world. Our Jun Family ancestors climbed to the Ten Directions Immortal Court relying on this very skill. However, although our Jun Family is powerful now, the beasts that once served us have disappeared, and among them, the True Dragon Clan was paramount."

"Legend has it that the True Dragon is in this Secret Realm. If we can find the True Dragon Clan again, it would be a great achievement!"

As Jun Hongxuan spoke of the Jun Family's secret history, his gaze towards Jun Lingxiao softened a few more points.

After some back and forth, the two could be considered good friends.

Normally, the various Dao Children were aloof, and they wouldn't exchange more than a few words when they met. Now, having made a friend like Jun Lingxiao was quite good.

"Young Master."

Jun Hongxuan's butler, standing nearby, saw the two still playfully bickering and bowed his head, reminding him that it was getting late.

"Alright, alright, then I'll be going first."

"Your Highness, Divine Son, I'll come find you tomorrow."

Jun Hongxuan said, waving goodbye and intending to leave, but Jun Lingxiao's gaze at the butler sharpened, and he suddenly asked:

"What Cultivation Technique do you Cultivate? Why is there a bug on your spiritual platform?"

"A bug?"

Jun Hongxuan was stunned, then looked at the butler who had served him for many years, his face full of confusion.

The butler's face, however, instantly turned pale, and he stammered, unable to speak a complete sentence for a long time.

"There's only one kind of bug that can take root in the spiritual platform: the Heart-Devouring Gu."

Just then, a voice came from the sky, and then the Old Ancestor descended from above. After he landed, he looked at the butler, who was saying goodbye to Jun Hongxuan, with piercing eyes and sternly said:

"State your name, origin, and who planted the Heart-Devouring Gu in your body."