【While Zheng Ke was explaining the new assignment Golden Lady had just issued, Ye Yu keenly noticed that his expression looked unnatural, as though he was deeply afraid of something.】

【Especially when he mentioned that if they failed to find suitable candidates, the supervisors themselves would have to accompany Golden Lady.】

【At that moment, Zheng Ke's pupils visibly contracted.】

【That tiny reaction alone was enough to prove that accompanying Golden Lady was definitely not a good thing.】

【Otherwise, the supervisors would have volunteered themselves long ago.】

【Why would it ever be the turn of expendable insects like them, whose only purpose was to provide divine power?】

【The situation immediately reminded Ye Yu of a certain woman in the Celestial World who weighed at least three hundred pounds.】

【She had also adored handsome men and kept over a thousand male companions.】

【A chill instantly ran down Ye Yu's spine.】

【He subconsciously asked, "Is Golden Lady very ugly?"】

【"Not really. She's fairly presentable. She just has a few... unusual personal preferences."】

【Zheng Ke shuddered before continuing.】

【"Don't overthink it. Every supervisor has to send candidates over. At minimum, five people will be selected. That's only a one-in-five chance. You might not get picked, so relax."】

【Ye Yu's mouth twitched.】

【"I refuse to gamble on probabilities. Why don't you send someone else? Don't forget, I'm the one who can help you."】

【Zheng Ke fell silent, clearly conflicted.】

【Just as Ye Yu was about to continue persuading him—】

【The bell rang again.】

【Zheng Ke's expression changed instantly.】

【"There's no room for discussion. Stay calm. Maybe this will turn out to be a good thing. If Golden Lady takes a liking to you, there certainly won't be any shortage of rewards."】

【After saying that, Zheng Ke took several steps backward without giving Ye Yu another chance to speak.】

【His eyes became as cold as ever, as though he had returned to the way he was when they first met.】

【Clearly, he was using his actions to send a message.】

【Don't think about cutting corners. Don't try to negotiate with me.】

【You don't have that qualification. In my eyes, you're still nothing more than an insect waiting to be slaughtered.】

【Ye Yu immediately felt irritated.】

【For a moment, he genuinely wanted to drag Zheng Ke down with him.】

【Unfortunately, the gap in strength was far too great. Most likely, the fish would die while the net remained intact.】

【After careful consideration, Ye Yu decided on one final move.】

【When they went to meet Golden Lady later, he would use Divine Touch and see whether he could obtain something useful.】

【His bottom line was simple.】

【The dream could shatter.】

【But he absolutely could not allow himself to be forcibly taken by an ugly woman.】

【Otherwise, he would feel disgusted for the rest of his life.】

【Of course, it would be even better if Golden Lady didn't choose him at all.】

【Still, regardless of whether he was chosen or not, this supervisor named Zheng Ke had to die.】

【While Ye Yu was thinking about all this, Zheng Ke was considering matters as well.】

【Truthfully, he wasn't trying to screw Ye Yu over on purpose.】

【He simply had no choice.】

【The quality of the group under his supervision was abysmal.】

【Every single one of them was ugly beyond belief.】

【Their spirits were weak and lifeless, looking as though they could drop dead at any moment.】

【If he brought those people before Golden Lady, she definitely wouldn't be satisfied. If she got angry enough, she might keep him behind instead.】

【Following the principle of sacrificing a fellow Daoist rather than oneself, Zheng Ke could only send Ye Yu out.】

【At the same time, he secretly prayed that Golden Lady would not choose him.】

【Zheng Ke truly wanted to escape this place.】

【Soon, the other supervisors hurriedly finished selecting their own candidates as well. Then they led their groups soaring into the sky.】

【The bell that had just sounded was Golden Lady's signal that she was getting impatient. Naturally, none of them dared delay.】

【Under Zheng Ke's guidance, Ye Yu rapidly ascended into the air.】

【After rising roughly a thousand meters, they arrived atop an enormous lotus leaf.】

【Yes, a lotus leaf.】

【Even Ye Yu only reached that conclusion after observing it carefully.】

【Mainly because he had never seen a lotus leaf this large before.】

【It was almost the size of an entire divine city.】

【No, to be precise, it was even larger than an ordinary divine city.】

【Because atop that gigantic lotus leaf stood an actual divine city.】

【Ye Yu had no idea how it managed to support such an unbelievable weight.】

【After arriving, all five supervisors became noticeably more restrained.】

【Each lowered his head obediently and entered the city in line.】

【After passing through a long corridor, they successfully entered the main hall.】

【There, Ye Yu was surprised to discover that the "legend" himself, Liu Jiahao, was also present.】

【The blood on his face had already been cleaned away.】

【At least on the surface, he looked reasonably presentable now.】

【Yet that overwhelming aura of self-confidence remained completely intact.】

【It reminded Ye Yu of a saying from his school days.】

【I show off. I get beaten. Yet I remain effortlessly cool.】

【In a way, the guy was almost admirable.】

【As long as he didn't open his mouth.】

【Once he started talking, it became unbearable.】

【Besides Liu Jiahao, the other three members of the God Clan were all quite ordinary.】

【Their expressions were exhausted and dispirited, completely lacking vitality.】

【Honestly, if these were the competitors, then Ye Yu's chances of being selected were extremely high.】

【Should he do something to deliberately make himself look uglier?】

【Ye Yu narrowed his eyes slightly.】

【Zheng Ke stepped forward and respectfully called out toward the seemingly empty throne.】

【"Golden Lady, the candidates have arrived. Please inspect them."】

【The moment his words fell—】

【A woman who appeared to be around thirty years old suddenly materialized.】

【Her figure was well proportioned, and her appearance could be considered quite attractive.】

【Of course, compared to Ye Yu's many Dao companions, she was still far behind.】

【But based solely on looks, she wasn't entirely unacceptable.】

【The selected members of the God Clan couldn't help releasing sighs of relief.】

【Especially Liu Jiahao.】

【Covering his mouth with one hand, he lowered his body slightly, preparing to activate Jiahao Mode once more.】

【Only to receive a slap on the back of the head from the supervisor beside him.】

【"Stand up straight!"】

【Liu Jiahao curled his lips.】

【I'll remember that slap. Give it a few days, and I'll become someone you'll never be worthy of reaching.】

【Another attack launched at zero frames.】

【Everyone around him was nearly overwhelmed by the sheer Jiahao-ness of the statement. Their expressions almost broke.】

【Seated upon the city lord's throne, Golden Lady spoke softly.】

【"What are you all talking about? It sounds lively."】

【Ding Biao, Liu Jiahao's supervisor, immediately replied, "Reporting to Golden Lady, we weren't talking about anything."】

【Golden Lady did not pursue the matter further. Instead, she smiled and said,】

【"Have them all step forward and introduce themselves."】

【Following their supervisors' orders, Ye Yu and the others each took a step forward.】

【Liu Jiahao spoke first.】

【"Black robes. Proud face. Remember the name Jiahao. In this false world, only I can see through everything. Golden Lady, you've already fallen for me, haven't you?"】

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