Surveillance is a tactic against enemies; nobody likes being eavesdropped on. If Ye Shikai discovers Ji Qian did this, even if he doesn't say it out loud, he'll certainly have other thoughts in mind.

"Selena, this is my order, you just need to execute it." Ji Qian didn't want to resort to such measures, but she noticed Ye Shikai's unusual behavior. Letting Tang Yun go already made her feel dissatisfied. If Ye Shikai were to be swayed by Bai Jiao's sweet talk, then he would lose his basic judgment, and Ji Qian needed to know his every move.

"Yes, ma'am." Selena replied helplessly.

"This guy, I want to see what you're up to." Ji Qian installed a listening device on the inside of Ye Shikai's clothes. For someone close, this was incredibly easy. Actually, the original intention of installing this was so she could react immediately if Ye Shikai encountered danger.

The last time it was Dongfang Lian, now it's Tang Yun. They first approached Ye Shikai, quietly infiltrated, gradually coming closer, and then... seized the opportunity to attack.

This method has proven effective for Ye Shikai many times.

Fortunately, Dongfang Lian didn't have a killing intent that time, otherwise counting the dozen or so experts he brought, Ye Shikai would've ended up dead or seriously injured below the cliff.

In the conference room.

"You can stay, but you must follow my arrangements. And if you show a hint of rebellion, even just a little, I won't hesitate to kill you mercilessly." Ye Shikai warned Bai Jiao with a tone of "final ultimatum." Truth be told, he didn't like being controlled by women, especially dangerous ones like her.

"Of course, I'm now a member of the Netherworld Palace, so naturally I will follow your orders, Netherworld King." Bai Jiao instantly transformed into a "loyal servant," her demeanor making Ye Shikai feel quite uneasy.

"Enough, stop acting, it's really pointless." Ye Shikai impatiently waved his hand, gesturing for Bai Jiao to leave.

"Then, I shall take my leave, Netherworld King."

After Bai Jiao left, Ye Shikai turned around, seemingly lost in thought.

"Bang."

Suddenly, a loud noise came from the doorway, Ye Shikai turned around abruptly, Ji Qian was standing outside the door, glaring at him coldly.

"Why are you here?" Ye Shikai asked somewhat surprised, and what made him even more uneasy was Ji Qian's demeanor, as if she'd eaten gunpowder, her face practically writing the words "I want to hit someone."

Could it be that he had done something wrong again?

"Oh, it seems you didn't want me to come, huh." Ji Qian shot back coldly, "Why did you keep Bai Jiao?"

"How did you know…" Ye Shikai blurted out, he had only just made the decision, and the meeting room was soundproof; Ji Qian shouldn't have been able to hear even if she was eavesdropping outside.

"Hmph, you don't need to know that, answer me, why did you keep her."

"Of course I have my reasons for keeping her, why do you care so much about this." Ye Shikai's face darkened, feeling as though he was the Netherworld King in name only, with Ji Qian controlling everything, but he didn't mind; he had no desire for power, the authority and position of Netherworld King were mere "illusions" to him.

"Are you monitoring me?" Ye Shikai looked up at the camera above and instantly understood.

"I just don't want you to make mistakes. Bai Jiao's identity hasn't been clarified yet; you made such a hasty decision; why didn't you consult with me first?" Ji Qian's tone was assertive, now resembling a "worried mother."

"You never wanted to keep her, right." Ye Shikai was somewhat displeased too; Ji Qian essentially admitted to monitoring him, which touched Ye Shikai's principles. Even close ones, he didn't want to be treated this way; this was a "trust issue."

"You usually don't handle the matters of the Netherworld Palace; I'm the one dealing with them. There are things you don't understand. I originally planned to 'expel' Bai Jiao immediately after handling Tang Yun's matters." Ji Qian shared her intentions. She hadn't discussed them with Ye Shikai; she had been planning all of this from the beginning.

Ye Shikai remained silent for a long time, after half a minute, he finally spoke.

"Since that's the case, then you should become the Netherworld King."

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For some reason, ever since Ye Shikai let Tang Yun go, Ji Qian seemed to have transformed. She controlled every aspect, although Ye Shikai wasn't against it, today's situation showed this trend intensifying, even monitoring, which practically meant controlling Ye Shikai's every move.

Is this her true nature?

Thinking back carefully, Ye Shikai and Ji Qian had known each other for quite a while. Back then, before she became Moon God, they had a chance encounter under the Holy Mountain, and even saved each other. After that, they fell deeply in love.

Initially, Ji Qian was a Little Miss, albeit sometimes with bold actions, but later, as Ye Shikai gradually stopped managing the Netherworld Palace, the one issuing orders to Ghost became Ji Qian.

Perhaps recent events had been too oppressive for her, hence her temper was slightly off, but even the slightest difference made Ye Shikai feel a significant change.

Knock, knock, knock.

At this moment, the bedroom door was slowly pushed open, and the person who came in was Ji Qian. Ye Shikai showed no expression, instead silently turning his back to her.

A deathly silent atmosphere.

"Are you angry?" Minutes later, Ji Qian finally spoke.

"No, just a bit unaccustomed." Ye Shikai replied mildly, "Just not used to the current you."

"Sorry, I shouldn't have said those things earlier." Ye Shikai took the initiative to apologize first; indeed, that last sentence he threw was said in anger.

"You've spent half a year in Yanjing, not understanding many things outside. I'm doing this for the Netherworld Palace." Ji Qian understood how Ye Shikai felt.

"Perhaps I'm to blame." Ye Shikai turned around to look at Ji Qian, "Already licking blood off the blade, destined to be unable to live a peaceful life, yet foolishly wishing for an ordinary existence. In the end, doing nothing; these years, you've been managing the Netherworld Palace with Ghost; you've worked hard."

"For you, I'd give anything, and the Netherworld Palace is your hard work, isn't it?" Ji Qian laid down gently, seeing Ye Shikai's realization, she wasn't so downcast anymore.

"By the way, you said you investigated Bai Jiao; did you find any information?" Getting back on topic, Ye Shikai curiously asked. Regarding Bai Jiao, besides her martial prowess, he seemed to know nothing.

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