"you!"

Ji Xiao's already unpleasant expression turned even more so.

Zhou Hu couldn't hold it in any longer, so he ran outside and burst into unrestrained laughter.

Shen Jiao then saw the fat, big-eared rat circling around, and she quickly waved her hand: "Alright, let's get down to business."

Since subtle hints don't work, let's be direct.

Ji Xiao sneered, "I've heard that only people who have eaten human flesh have skin as white as a dead person and body temperature as cold as a dead person."

Shen Jiao remained silent.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Ji Xiao assumed that she had finally listened to his words.

He continued, "Considering that you once advised me, I'm kindly reminding you that he also ate women's flesh back then, including his wet nurse. Hmph, over the years, not a single woman has survived by Ji Yan's side. Think about it, with countless beauties around, why did you win his favor?"

Ji Xiao became more and more agitated as he spoke, his face contorted with rage: "He's a cold-blooded beast, devoid of emotion and love. He didn't even spare the wet nurse. He won't spare you one day either. You think climbing up to him will bring you wealth and glory? How utterly laughable! All that awaits you is endless darkness and torment. It's a pity you misjudged him. If you had wholeheartedly helped me back then, I could have returned to my peak, and you could have risen to prominence!"

Shen Jiao's calm expression finally softened slightly, which made Zhou Hu anxious and restless.

Ignoring the disturbance, he rushed in and stuffed a smelly sock into Ji Xiao's hand.

Ji Xiao: "!!!"

Zhou Hu turned around and looked awkwardly at Shen Jiao, whose expression was complicated. He explained dryly, "He's just obsessed with becoming emperor and is talking nonsense. Miss Shen, please don't take it to heart."