The Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect is indeed different from ordinary sects; to think that their True Disciples actually have Divine Soul Tokens left within the Immortal Sect!

Can't kill him? But if I don't deal with this Cao Yu, and he continues to scheme against me like this, who knows when I might find myself in a life-threatening crisis! Today, he managed to set a trap involving an Immortal Cave Mansion, making the entire Great Xia play along with his charade. Who knows what other insidious schemes this cunning and malicious fellow will concoct in the future? Moreover, the Thick Earth Spiritual Object I need now, and the Geng Metal Spiritual Object I'll require later, have both fallen into the hands of Immortal Sect disciples... I must come up with a foolproof plan to resolve this crisis!

Lin Xuankong frowned deeply, contemplating carefully.

A moment later, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Third Princess, there are many ways to deal with a Cultivator; why must we kill him?

I've actually thought of a way. Not only would we not have to kill him, but we could also bring this Cao Yu under control. It's just that this method... might inconvenience you somewhat, Third Princess, and would require your full cooperation!"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er's expression changed upon hearing Lin Xuankong's words.

"Mr. Mu, you have always been incredibly talented, and Ying'Er believes you may have a way... But Cao Yu's identity is highly special. Can your method really control him? If something goes wrong, while Ying'Er herself might not face mortal danger, the Five Great Elders of the Celestial Sect and you, Mr. Mu, would likely be in peril!"

Lin Xuankong said, "Absolutely. As long as you cooperate with me, Third Princess, I guarantee there will be no flaws!"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er frowned in thought for a moment.

"But Cao Yu has a top-grade Protective Jade Token. It's said that even attacks from Tier Nine Spiritual Artifacts can't easily harm him. Moreover, attacks from First-grade Immortal Artifacts can only negate a significant portion of their power, failing to deliver a fatal blow. So, Mr. Mu, how could you possibly control him?"

Lin Xuankong said, "It seems the Third Princess doesn't trust me? Is the Third Princess content to let this Cao Yu run rampant in Great Xia and the Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect, trampling all over Great Xia with impunity?"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er fell silent upon these words.

After a long while, a resolute look appeared in her eyes.

"Mr. Mu, you have repeatedly demonstrated wondrous abilities, and Ying'Er has long been convinced of your talent. I believe you must have a way. Please, tell me. As long as your method is truly effective and won't negatively impact the Great Xia Dynasty, Ying'Er will definitely cooperate!"

Lin Xuankong said, "Third Princess, your Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect's Blood Bath Divine Skill can absorb the True Qi of your opponents, right?"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er nodded slightly.

"The divine power of the Blood Bath Divine Skill is indeed wondrous, and it can rapidly absorb True Qi. But does Mr. Mu intend for me to attack Cao Yu and absorb his True Qi?

But Cao Yu is at the Ninth Layer Late Stage; his True Qi is incredibly abundant and condensed. Ying'Er is merely at the Sixth Layer Early Stage. To absorb his highly condensed True Qi, I would need to make physical contact with him for at least ten breaths! Cao Yu has always been exceedingly cunning; how could he possibly allow me to get near him, let alone give me ten breaths of time!"

Lin Xuankong said, "What if the target for the Third Princess to absorb is a Sixth Layer Cultivator?"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er frowned, "The Blood Bath Divine Skill is Great Xia's most powerful Divine Technique. Against a Cultivator of the Same Tier, it can naturally absorb all their True Qi in an instant!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuankong promptly said,

"In that case, then there won't be any problem at all!"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er was somewhat surprised.

"Mr. Mu, what exactly is your plan? I've already said, Cao Yu is extremely cunning. He would never let me get close to him, much less give me enough time to absorb his True Qi!"

Lin Xuankong smiled, "The Third Princess only needs to promise me one thing. It's just that this matter... might be a little trying for you, Princess!"

Xiaoo Ying'Er said, "Please speak, Mr. Mu. As long as it is something Ying'Er can do, I will certainly assist fully!"

"In that case, Third Princess, just call me 'husband'!" Lin Xuankong's voice drifted over softly.

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er was momentarily speechless. Her expression flickered. Mr. Mu wants her to call him 'husband'!? Weren't we just discussing how to deal with Cao Yu? What could calling him 'husband' possibly have to do with that?

"Mr. Mu, are you serious? Ying'Er has always regarded you as a teacher, a mentor, with the utmost respect!" Xiaoo Ying'Er suddenly felt that Mr. Mu was acting rather erratically today.

"It's merely a matter of calling me 'husband'; I'm not asking the Princess to genuinely consider me her husband! However, if you call me 'husband,' my confidence in dealing with Cao Yu will indeed increase. Of that, I am absolutely certain!" Lin Xuankong said.

"Is this Mr. Mu's condition for helping me deal with Cao Yu? To become my Prince Consort?"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er frowned slightly. This Third Princess clearly didn't believe that simply calling him 'husband' could cause Mu Shiba's strength to surge, greatly increasing his confidence when facing enemies. Honestly, not even a child would believe such a thing!

Lin Xuankong was taken aback. Prince Consort? What condition? Am I the type to take advantage of someone's predicament or prey on a beautiful woman? Am I the type to be swayed by every pretty face I see? I genuinely have no desire to become the Prince Consort! This is solely to increase my chances when dealing with Cao Yu!

"The Third Princess misunderstands. How could I, Mu Shiba, possibly take advantage of someone's predicament? But explaining this is rather complicated. You just need to do as I ask. I know asking you to call me 'husband' is putting you in an awkward position, Third Princess," Lin Xuankong said, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er gently bit her lip.

'Husband'... calling Mu Shiba 'husband'... She suddenly recalled the times in the Ba Mountain Secret Realm when Mu Shiba had repeatedly saved her life, and the astonishing talent and strength he had demonstrated time and again.

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