Chapter Eight: Three Heads and Six Arms!

"Ding! Transaction successful. 100 Tyrant Points consumed. The binding of the Demon-Summoning Banner on Daji has been lifted!"

This time, the system’s voice seemed almost joyful. Jiang Yuan instantly realized he had been swindled by that damned system!

“System, be honest—how many Tyrant Points did you rob from me this time?” Jiang Yuan roared angrily in his heart.

“Both parties agreed to the deal. Where’s the cheating? If there’s nothing else, I’ll go into sleep mode now,” the system replied.

With that, the system fell silent again, ignoring Jiang Yuan’s scolding no matter how fiercely he cursed.

After placing her hand in Jiang Yuan’s, Daji suddenly felt her body lighten, as if she had broken free from invisible shackles. She examined herself closely and discovered the binding of the Demon-Summoning Banner had vanished without a trace!

“How do you feel now, beauty?” Jiang Yuan asked, a hint of nervousness in his voice as he glanced at Daji’s status panel.

Character: Daji
Title: Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, Consort of Shang
Realm: Celestial Immortal (previously bound by the Demon-Summoning Banner, now released)
Possessions: Mirror of Heavenly Demons, Nine-Plume Fan
Cultivation Method: Divine Calamity Scripture
Loyalty: 80
Affection: 100
Tyrant Points obtainable: 80

The damned system wasn’t a total fraud, after all. Tyrant Points were expensive, but as long as it worked, so be it—let the system profit a little.

Daji was deeply moved by Jiang Yuan’s concerned question. So the King cared for her this much!

“Your Majesty, just now I felt the binding of the Demon-Summoning Banner within me vanish entirely. Is this due to your divine might?” she replied.

Jiang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief at her words. At least the system hadn’t cheated him completely; what he paid for, he received without fault.

He wrapped his arm around Daji’s slender waist and laughed, “Perhaps even the Demon-Summoning Banner’s binding cannot hide before the Human Sovereign of this world. With a casual gesture, I dispelled it, and the shackles broke on their own—how dull.”

Daji gazed at Jiang Yuan with adoration, her voice coquettish, “Your Majesty is truly magnificent~”

Jiang Yuan shivered at her seductive tone. So this is what it feels like to show off before a beauty—it’s exhilarating!

“Now you can join me on the expedition, can’t you?” Jiang Yuan smiled at Daji.

“But the ministers…” This was Daji’s greatest worry. The entire nation viewed her as a demoness sent to bring calamity to Shang, and the ministers naturally hated her to the core.

“No need to worry about that. I have my own plans,” Jiang Yuan said with authority.

He intended to take Daji openly to suppress the demon tribes in the north, inviting the ministers’ criticism—where else would Tyrant Points come from? He had just paid a hundred points, after all! A hundred!

Jiang Yuan’s heart ached, nearly emptied of Tyrant Points by the damned system. He urgently needed to build up his reputation as a tyrant.

According to the system’s logic, once he established the image of a tyrant, every new person who cursed him would add to his Tyrant Points. When he bore the infamy of a tyrant throughout the land, he could earn points effortlessly and ascend to sainthood. The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed!

“All at your command, Your Majesty,” Daji whispered shyly in Jiang Yuan’s arms. Now freed from the Demon-Summoning Banner, she could accompany him at all times—her heart brimmed with satisfaction.

“Let’s go to the gate of Chaoge!” Jiang Yuan waved his hand, and a majestic purple jade qilin appeared before them.

“When did Your Majesty acquire such a divine mount?” Daji asked, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at the qilin.

“You’ll soon realize—nothing that happens to me is surprising,” Jiang Yuan replied, slipping easily into another boast.

Showing off before a beauty was truly addictive.

He had the purple jade qilin crouch down, intending to let Daji mount first.

At this moment, a lavishly dressed woman approached from outside the Star-Picking Pavilion. Jiang Yuan looked closely:

Character: Lady Jiang Feng
Title: Queen of Shang, daughter of Marquis Jiang Huan Chu of the East
Realm: Mortal
Possessions: Phoenix Hairpin
Cultivation Method: None
Loyalty: 100
Affection: 100
Tyrant Points obtainable: 180

This was the original Queen Consort, Lady Jiang of Shang.

The original wife was indeed incomparable—Jiang Yuan had never before seen loyalty and affection both at their fullest. True love, indeed!

Despite her pampered life, Lady Jiang, now in her thirties, showed no sign of age. Instead, she carried the allure of mature womanhood, making her even more enticing.

Upon seeing Lady Jiang, Daji hurriedly stepped down from the qilin and bowed, “Daji greets Your Majesty the Queen.”

Jiang Yuan did not stop her; it was only proper for Daji to pay her respects.

As Queen of Shang, and daughter of the leading Marquis among the eight hundred nobles, Lady Jiang deserved such courtesy.

“I greet Your Majesty,” Lady Jiang first helped Daji up, then bowed to Jiang Yuan.

“What brings the Queen here today?” Jiang Yuan asked with a gentle smile. He could never bring himself to anger with such a gracious woman as Lady Jiang.

“I heard Your Majesty intends to personally campaign against the northern demon tribes?” Lady Jiang inquired.

“Indeed. Is the Queen planning to accompany me?” Jiang Yuan smiled.

Lady Jiang was momentarily surprised, then glanced at Daji, realizing that the King intended to bring Daji to the front lines. She showed no displeasure, however, and replied, “With Sister Daji accompanying Your Majesty, it is enough. I shall remain in the palace and watch over Chaoge for you.”

“Then what brings you here?” Jiang Yuan asked curiously.

“I wish Your Majesty to take our son Jiao with you. Now that he has returned from his studies, it is time for him to gain experience and see the world,” Lady Jiang requested.

Jiang Yuan briefly searched his inherited memories. Yin Jiao was the Crown Prince, the eldest son of Lady Jiang and King Zhou. He felt a bit awkward—he himself was not much older, yet now had a son nearly his own age!

Fortunately, he had fused King Zhou’s memories—otherwise, embarrassment would have overwhelmed him. Having such a mature and alluring wife was a blessing, but playing the father was not so desirable.

After some thought, Jiang Yuan said, “You are right. As Crown Prince of Shang, Jiao should indeed gain more experience. Where is he now?”

He was curious to see how Yin Jiao had progressed in his studies under Guang Chengzi of the Chan Sect.

Lady Jiang was delighted by his agreement, and called out, “Jiao, come forth. Your father has consented to take you to the northern frontier. Your skills will finally be put to use.”

“Really, Mother?” A joyful voice rang out, and a youth with three heads, six arms, and three eyes appeared between Lady Jiang and Jiang Yuan!