Chen Yuxi had the attendant bring out a beautifully crafted sheath and handed it to Jeddon.

"A renowned sword naturally requires an exceptional sheath to match, only then can it live up to the Dragon Sparrow's fame." Chen Yuxin gestured for Jeddon to try it out; the sheath was made by an artisan she commissioned, inlaid with precious gems, and perfectly suited to the size of the Dragon Sparrow.

"This... such a peerless sword, it's really not meant for someone like me to wield." Jeddon still felt a bit overwhelmed, with his capabilities, even if the sword was given to him, it would be difficult to handle, but Chen Yuxin's intentions weren't that simple.

"Just keep it; you can use it, and if you don't want to use it, then treat it as a gift from me to your collection." Chen Yuxin's words were direct, clearly leaving Jeddon no room to decline, coupled with his love for the renowned sword, Jeddon gratefully accepted it.

"Thank you, Netherworld Empress."

"Despite all that's been said, I am not yet married to your master, are you already so eager to call me 'Netherworld Empress'? The 'Netherworld Empress' you refer to should still be Su Qingyu." Chen Yuxin shifted the conversation, prompting Jeddon to immediately put down the Dragon Sparrow.

"You... having heard that my lady is about to remarry, can the title not be changed in advance?"

"I didn't mean to blame you, but do you think... between me and Su Qingyu, who treats you better?"

"This..." Jeddon was stunned, unable to respond, although the position of Netherworld Empress did indeed change, one shouldn't turn their back on people immediately. If he said Chen Yuxin was better, it would seem like flattering the new master. If he said Su Qingyu was better, it would be disrespectful to Chen Yuxin who had just gifted the Dragon Sparrow Saber.

"This… both have their own merits, hard to compare." Ultimately, Jeddon chose to reply in a way that wouldn't offend either side.

"Haha, I've always had a keen eye, as one of the leaders of the Netherworld Palace, the most important thing is loyalty to the Netherworld King, something you excel at more than anyone else."

"Thank you for the compliment, Netherworld Empress."

"If... you were to replace Ghost... do you have the confidence to handle the role?" Chen Yuxin's eyes stared intensely, her deep gaze leaving people guessing — this was a test.

"Lord Ghost has always been adept at strategizing and even the Netherworld King often praises him; I am surely no match for him," Jeddon said immediately, "besides, the Netherworld King wouldn't approve of such a change."

"No worries, I've heard that you're also quite resourceful in the Netherworld Palace, ranking just behind Ghost as the second Brain. Given the opportunity to hone your skills, you won't be inferior to him," Chen Yuxin continued.

"Well... thank you for your praise, Netherworld Empress." After expressing his gratitude, Jeddon left, though he held the treasured Dragon Sparrow Saber, his complexion was unusually grave. Chen Yuxin's words were a form of probing, as he recognized, but now the Netherworld Empress has changed, and Jeddon also knows that Chen Yuxin's influence is formidable, being a skilled practitioner with the whole Chen family under her command — the future of the Netherworld Palace might just change.

"Family Head, gifting such a precious item to him, will it really be effective?" After Jeddon left, Chen Ruoya entered from outside, aware of the earlier conversation.

"Of course, it's worth it. The Netherworld Palace belongs to Kai, not to Ghost, and certainly not to that woman Ji Qian; we need a trusted confidant to ensure the palace is completely under control."

"As for the Dragon Sparrow, though precious, it's not to the point where I'd feel heartache about it. What's more, cultivating a confidant — having the Dragon Sparrow in their possession ultimately serves us."

"Family Head, you are wise."

"Prepare the vehicle; I want to visit the Netherworld Palace's base." Chen Yuxin raised her head and casually spoke.

"Family Head, but won't the son-in-law be unaware of this matter, perhaps... should he be informed?"

"Yes, notify him, and also, we are about to explore the ruins; is the manpower ready?"

"No worries, Family Head, I've already made all the arrangements, just waiting for your orders."

..................…

"So, Zeus wants to reconcile with me." Meanwhile, in a restaurant in Yanjing, Ye Shikai was discussing something with two women.

Those two women were naturally Tang Yun and Zhao Yanran.

"I'm just conveying the message for you; as for the outcome, it's up to you to decide." Tang Yun nodded, speaking of which, meeting Ye Shikai required courage for both women. After all, both of them were being hunted by the 'Shadow' organization. As a secret organization of the Chen family, 'Shadow' only took orders from Chen Yuxin or Chen Ruoya, and now Ye Shikai was soon to marry Chen Yuxin; if things weren't handled correctly, the two would be like sheep entering a tiger's mouth, exposing themselves.

"I really didn't expect that Bai Jiao was actually you." Ye Shikai's gaze mainly fell on Zhao Yanran, his face showing shock; no wonder she refused to reveal her identity in South America — she was an old acquaintance.

Ye Shikai quickly recalled the day Zhao Yanran was chased, gravely injured but fortunately saved by him. No wonder the identity behind the wedding company boss was actually an assassin's 'real identity' — beneath such a gentle exterior was a powerful inner strength.

But Ye Shikai was quite annoyed that the person who successfully disrupted his wedding with Su Qingyu was actually the wedding planner he hired. Who was the one who recommended Crown Wedding Company in the first place?

In fact, the two women could have revealed the mastermind, Chen Yuxin, but throughout the conversation, they both deliberately concealed this fact.

Tang Yun claimed, just like on the day, that she did not know the instigator and maintained the explanation of only having a single line of contact...

"In any case, I must thank you for conveying the message, and also, I will investigate the attack on the South American branch base. Bai Jiao, oh no, Zhao Yanran, are you still willing to join the Netherworld Palace?" Ye Shikai said calmly.

"As long as you don't mind, I certainly hope to stay." Zhao Yanran didn't play coy; they still needed to evade the 'Shadow' organization's pursuit, joining the Netherworld would eliminate that worry.

"Wait." Suddenly, Tang Yun called out to Ye Shikai.

"What is it?"

"Can I join too?" Tang Yun seemed a bit hesitant; after all, she had attacked Ye Shikai before, and a cautious person wouldn't want to risk this, already Ye Shikai letting her go in the past was a "Mercy," Tang Yun asking this had the hint of "pushing one's luck."

"I'll give you an address later; you can go find Ghost yourselves."

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