Zhao Lusi watched the fading glow of Lin Xi's breakthrough with mild satisfaction.
She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and nodded once.
"That should serve as a perfect welcome gift," she said, sounding quite pleased with herself.
Fang Yuan, however, looked far less impressed.
He turned to her, brows slightly furrowed.
"Master, she is the matriarch of the Lin Branch Family," he said. "I only allowed her to break through because I was certain I could handle her even if she reached the Nascent Soul Realm."
Zhao Lusi tilted her head.
"And your point being?"
Fang Yuan exhaled slowly.
"What if she decides to rebel? What if she uses her newfound strength to take control of the Fang Family?"
Zhao Lusi stared at him, searching his expression for any hint of deceit or deception.
After finding none, she nodded.
"Very well. What do you want?"
Fang Yuan did not hesitate for even a breath.
