With such overwhelming strength, Nana Li felt that she was ready.
Even though she had witnessed Di Tian's terrifying power in battle with humans, she still believed her chances were unusually great.
After all, she wasn't here to destroy Di Tian; she intended to completely merge with him. She wanted not only his body but also his heart.
As for the mighty Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Nana Li was confident that she could overcome him with her subtle, gentle approach.
The reason she felt so confident wasn't just because of her suddenly enhanced cultivation and spiritual power—it was also because of something even more important.
Nana Li had made a new friend, and she was now on her way to meet this new friend.
She stepped out from a hidden base of the Holy Spirit Sect, her silver bells on her ankle jingling lightly, and her twin ponytails swaying as she hummed a cheerful tune, skipping through the sunlight.
"Clack~ clack, clack clack clack~ clack~"
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
Nana Li's new friend was at the other end of that straight line.
Wearing a tight-fitting outfit, the ends of the clothes fluttered in the breeze.
Lan Fozi, with his long swan neck, scanned his surroundings until he finally spotted Nana Li. A joyful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
After learning that the Holy Spirit Sect, led by the Demon Emperor, was building a second Blood River God Slaying Formation in the Ming Capital, Lan Fozi became worried about his mother. So, he secretly followed to check on the situation.
However, the Demon Emperor had been so busy lately, working on the second Blood River God Slaying Formation, which consumed much of her time and energy. Even though she noticed her daughter's poorly hidden movements, she simply gave her a brief warning before returning to her work.
Besides the Demon Emperor, someone else noticed Lan Fozi's arrival.
That person was Nana Li, who had her own plans for Di Tian.
Since she wasn't strong enough, she resorted to indirect methods.
Thus, she paid particular attention to the people around Di Tian.
By intentionally creating "coincidences," Nana Li had her first meeting with Lan Fozi.
As a fan of beautiful faces, Lan Fozi immediately took a liking to Nana Li, just as he had once been captivated by Gu Yue Na. He fell for the enchanting little bell, Nana Li.
Meanwhile, Nana Li, as a master of spiritual manipulation, used her exquisite acting and spiritual techniques to quickly become close friends with Lan Fozi, sharing everything as if they were inseparable.
So, when Nana Li happily approached, skipping toward him, Lan Fozi couldn't contain his excitement. Following the principle of "the shortest distance between two points," she began her pursuit, racing toward Nana Li.
"Bang~"
At the first collision, the intensity was overwhelming, and their closeness was evident.
Lan Fozi pulled two cups of milk tea from her arms—having bought them to prevent them from getting cold—and held them tightly against her chest, the milk tea giving off a sweet scent.
Nana Li took the milk tea and, without any awkwardness, looped her arm around Lan Fozi's, walking side by side through the bustling city.
As they walked, they attracted many stares, both of them tall and beautiful—people admired and envied them, while others secretly wished to take their place.
"Bell, is my mother alright?" Lan Fozi asked.
"Oh, Sister Fozi, how could the Demon Emperor be in trouble? The Demon Emperor is just busy constructing the second Blood River God Slaying Formation under the Beast God's orders. She really doesn't have time to be with you right now."
When Nana Li mentioned the Beast God, she paused from sipping her milk tea. Her throat moved, and she swallowed heavily.
Then, half in a playful pout and half in slight dissatisfaction, she said, "Isn't it enough that I'm here with you?"
She then pretended to get angry, saying, "Or are you disgusted by my identity as an Evil Soul Master?"
"You know I've never hidden anything from you. I was kidnapped by the Holy Spirit Sect when I was little, forced to do so many bad things by the evil, despicable Evil Soul Masters…"
"Yes, yes, I'm the bad woman, the evil female demon, not worthy of being close to the kind-hearted Sister Fozi."
"Go away! Go away!"
With that, Nana Li genuinely let go of Lan Fozi's arm. Her pale, smooth arm, like a delicate lotus root, weakly pushed away Lan Fozi's body.
While Lan Fozi had some reservations about the Evil Soul Master identity, she...
"Ding ding ding…"
The sound of bells echoed, almost like magic, drilling into her ears.
Her guilt about her resentment toward Nana Li was amplified infinitely, forcing her to suppress the feeling until it was crushed to pieces.
"How could that be, Bell?" Lan Fozi said, apologetically, as she reached out to pull Nana Li back.
Nana Li, who had intentionally put on a somewhat hesitant expression, was pulled back into Lan Fozi's arms.
"Bang~"
Nana Li, with the charm of a mischievous little cat, purposely let her head lightly collide with Lan Fozi's chest. She curled up, gently rubbing against her.
"Giggling…"
The strange sensation of warmth from her body made Lan Fozi laugh uncontrollably, her laughter was strangely awkward, almost as though she couldn't suppress it.
Her face quickly turned crimson, as if she had eaten something spicy. The redness deepened with each passing second, as if steam were rising from her head.
Her rational mind urged her to pull away, but a voice kept echoing in her mind, accompanied by the sound of bells, hypnotically telling her to cooperate with Nana Li.
Meanwhile, the waves of tingling sensations in her body made her bones feel soft. Her once strong frame became weak, as though her bones were drained of strength, and she could no longer summon any energy.
The combination of these sensations caused Lan Fozi to completely lose control. Her once-clear blue eyes, as deep and calm as the ocean, now rippled with emotional waves. The spark of life in them diminished, leaving a more robotic, lifeless gaze.
This was the location Nana Li had chosen deliberately. Her steps were precise, and in a narrow, dark alley, she completed her control over Lan Fozi.
This control was no easy feat—it had been Nana Li's subtle influence over the past few days.
In this dark alley, Nana Li, who was half a head shorter than Lan Fozi, stood face to face with the dazed and stiff Lan Fozi.
With a pout, Nana Li pushed a milk tea black pearl into her mouth. Within it, a delicate silhouette could be faintly seen, surrounded by a soft, ethereal energy.
Nana Li stood on her toes, wearing a pair of red ribbon sandals that were loosely tied. When she lifted her feet, the heels and the insole separated, causing a sticky sound.
"Hiss~"
The summer heat caused Nana Li's feet to sweat. As she made this movement, a stringy sound of moisture stretched.
Her flushed heels lifted as high as possible, and her tender, red toes trembled in excitement.
This excitement came from within, a soft heartbeat reverberating: "Beast God, your little bell is here."
"Pop~"
Nana Li, filled with anticipation and excitement, embraced Lan Fozi. The moment they touched, her eyes instantly lost focus, turning hollow.
Her body, like a puppet with no power source, crumpled into Lan Fozi's arms, like a folding screen, collapsing down.
(End of Chapter)