"Shen Gongbao, do you have a solution that satisfies both sides?"

Xing Tian finally turned his attention to Shen Gongbao.

Shen Gongbao, however, turned to look at Daji:

"So, if you think what I said was just alarmist, then I don't think I need to continue!"

Shen Gongbao stared at Daji. This was about a gold-level lottery draw, so it would be impossible for him not to be nervous at all.

Shen Gongbao had been laying the groundwork for so long, waiting for this very moment.

When Daji bid farewell to the three of them, Shen Gongbao's system panel automatically generated a task prompt related to Daji:

[Optional Task 1: Let Nature Take Its Course]

[Requirement: Do not interfere with Daji's journey to Chaoge; let everything take its natural course.]

[Time: One day]

[Difficulty: One star]

[Reward: One Gold-level lottery draw]

[Optional Task 2: Eliminate the Weeds at the Root]

[Requirement: Eliminate Daji, the root of all evil, beforehand to prevent future troubles]

[Time: One day]

[Difficulty: Two stars]

[Reward: One Gold-level lottery draw]

[Optional Task 3: Persuade someone to lie down]

[Requirement: Persuade Daji to lie down and passively accept the emperor's decree]

[Time: One day]

[Difficulty: Three stars]

[Reward: One Gold-level lottery draw]

All three tasks offer the same reward: a gold-level lottery. However, the difficulty of each task varies.

The first task is the simplest; just let it happen naturally, which is equivalent to getting a free gold-level lottery prize.

The second task was to eliminate the threat completely. The system indicated that it was only a two-star difficulty, but Shen Gongbao knew that this task was actually the most difficult.

The difficulty lies not in killing Daji herself, but in the series of problems that may follow.

After all, Daji was sent by the goddess Nuwa to bewitch King Zhou, and killing Daji would definitely incur Nuwa's displeasure.

Shen Gongbao would never do a losing proposition like offending a saint for a gold-level reward.

Therefore, Shen Gongbao directly ruled out this task.

The third task, persuading people to give up, is a difficult choice. Compared to the first task, this task is definitely less cost-effective.

The same gold-level lottery reward, one task is one-star difficulty, and the other task is three-star difficulty.

If Shen Gongbao had first obtained this system, he would undoubtedly have chosen the first task.

After all, why bother trying when you can get a gold-level reward for free?

However, while the gold-level lottery is still extremely valuable to Shen Gongbao, it is definitely not something he cannot afford to lose.

Since that's the case, let's just be willful this once.

After figuring things out, Shen Gongbao's gaze towards Daji became more casual.

Shen Gongbao spoke slowly, as if he were catching up with a group of old friends:

“You should be aware of my situation. I was once a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, a saintly disciple whom you considered unapproachable. But do you know why I requested to leave the sect?”

Daji remained silent.

Disciple of the sage!

The reason she valued Nuwa's mission so much was to gain the favor of the sage.

Even so, Daji never dared to hope to become a disciple of the goddess Nuwa.

Now, this dream, which she considered unattainable, has been directly abandoned by Shen Gongbao.

Suddenly, Daji's gaze toward Shen Gongbao became less suspicious.

Someone who can easily give up their status as a disciple of a saint has no reason to go to great lengths to scheme against her.

However, before Daji could speak, Xing Tian frowned and asked first:

"The teachings of the sages are something others seek but cannot obtain; why do you wish to leave?"

Shen Gongbao chuckled softly, his fingertips tracing the Thunder Whip at his waist, his tone tinged with self-mockery:

"Because I have seen through it all. The so-called disciples of saints are nothing more than pawns. When Yuanshi Tianzun accepted me into his sect, it seemed like he was bestowing me with an opportunity, but in reality, he was just using me as a pawn to be discarded in the Investiture of the Gods."

Shen Gongbao stared intently at Daji:

"Just like how the goddess Nuwa commanded you to wreak havoc on the Shang Dynasty, think carefully about what she said to you back then. Do you really think she would keep her promise in the end?"

Daji's pupils contracted slightly as she suddenly recalled the day the demon-summoning banner appeared. Nuwa had gently told her that the Shang dynasty was doomed and destined to lose the world. She instructed her to place herself in the palace to bewitch the king and help him succeed in his conquest of Zhou. She was not to harm any living beings. After the deed was done, she would also achieve enlightenment.

Without Shen Gongbao's reminder, Daji hadn't thought about it any further.

But after Shen Gongbao's reminder, Daji immediately staggered back several steps, her face turning deathly pale.

The Shang Dynasty, with its profound history spanning six hundred years, did not harm the common people or kill loyal ministers. It merely sowed discord among the rulers. How could it have led to the downfall of the Shang Dynasty?

We await King Wu's conquest of King Zhou to help him achieve his goal.

If she did not have enough power in the Shang Dynasty, how could she have had the means to help King Wu overthrow King Zhou?

But how can the acquisition of rights be so easy?

He truly set an enormous goal and then imposed restrictions on his actions one by one.

Daji began to tremble all over.

Originally, she only wanted to complete the task of wreaking havoc on the Yin Shang dynasty, without giving the process a detailed consideration.

But now, she suddenly realized that if she really did that, she would truly become a knife.

And when a knife gets stained with dirty water, how could the hand holding it not discard it?

So... what should I do?

Daji dug her nails deep into her palms, her voice hoarse and unlike her own.

Shen Gongbao knew the time was right. He stood with his hands behind his back, and his voice suddenly softened:

"Lying down might not be a bad way to break the deadlock. You still go to Chaoge, but just go through the motions. Nuwa told you not to harm living beings, so just do it properly. All you have to do is seduce King Zhou. As for whether the Shang Dynasty will fall in the end, what does that have to do with you, a mere nine-tailed fox demon? As long as you do exactly as Nuwa instructed, even if the Shang Dynasty doesn't fall in the end, it's because the sage's plan was flawed. What right does she have to punish you?"

"Daji, you should do as Shen Gongbao says!"

Xingtian's voice was like thunder:

"Doing this may not necessarily bring you the benefits, but at least you won't end up being purged."

Daji did not agree. After a long while, Daji suddenly chuckled softly:

“What a fine ‘passive obedience’… Shen Gongbao, you are far more cunning than the rumors suggest.”

Daji's fingertips brushed across the demon-binding rope in her hand, her voice regaining its usual ease:

"However, you did convince me!"