However, Hao Jiu ultimately only made ten, since only women could use them, and everyone was cultivating immortality, so their lifespans would be long, sixty years of youth wouldn't be much, and the ability to fly was even more so.
Ultimately, Li Canghai's cards seem to be only really useful before one reaches the Foundation Establishment stage.
With this card, the remnants of vampires are no longer a threat, and they can even put up a fight against a host like the Zhongxingshuo Eunuch System.
Yu Ji received the card immediately and was naturally very happy with it. She was struggling with whether or not to practice Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique), but after equipping the Li Canghai card, she wouldn't need to practice anymore, which would save her time for cultivating immortality.
However, Yu Ji inquired about Li Canghai's situation but didn't say much. However, she must have felt a little threatened, since the flow of time on Xiang Yu's side was a thousand times faster than on her side, which meant that Xiang Yu and Li Canghai had more time to spend together.
Although Yu Ji talked to Xiang Yu for a long time each time through the Shadow System, the actual time spent was only a very short moment. Therefore, it was impossible for Yu Ji to actively contact Xiang Yu too frequently.
Whether it's cultivation or doing anything else, it's indeed difficult to make progress if you stop every now and then. So Yu Ji's initial plan was to contact Xiang Yu three times a day.
But now it seems that this is far from enough. You have to understand that every four hours on her side is equivalent to a year on Xiang Yu's side. Imagine if a couple or spouse could only make a phone call once a year and not see each other for decades, they would probably be close to breaking up.
The crucial point is that Xiang Yu also has the gentle and tender Li Canghai on his side, and they will be spending decades together. Asking a vigorous young man like Xiang Yu to ignore the beautiful woman beside him and remain chaste for her for decades is cruel to Yu Ji, and her heart is in turmoil.
There's a saying that goes, "A day apart feels like three autumns," meaning that a day apart feels like three years. For Yu Ji, it was just a day apart, but for Xiang Yu, it truly felt like three years.
It can be said that the relationship between the two was facing a great test this time. Xiang Yu had to endure the pain of not being able to see Yu Ji for sixty years, while Yu Ji had to find a way to relieve the pain of longing.
So, after thinking it over, Yu Ji made up her mind and told Xiang Yu two things.
First, Yu Ji decided to put her cultivation aside for the time being and spend more time talking to Xiang Yu, asking him to contact her once every seven days. It might not seem like much, but when converted to a thousand times the time, for Yu Ji in the Chu-Han world, that's more than ten minutes of conversation, and she wouldn't even need to sleep.
Secondly, Yu Ji expressed her hope that a good woman could take care of Xiang Yu's daily life in the coming decades. If Li Canghai was willing, then Xiang Yu should take her as his concubine.
The more considerate Yu Ji was to Xiang Yu, the less Xiang Yu wanted to let her down. In the end, Xiang Yu did not agree to either of these two things and firmly rejected the proposal to take Li Canghai as his concubine.
Yu Ji's two suggestions were rejected by Xiang Yu without any mercy. Although she felt very sweet inside, she was unwilling to leave all the suffering to Xiang Yu alone.
Helpless, Yu Ji went to Hao Jiu again and told her two suggestions, hoping that Hao Jiu could persuade Xiang Yu properly, as there were some things she couldn't say too bluntly.
Actually, Hao Jiu could have listened to every single word of Xiang Yu and Yu Ji's conversations, but that would have been too immoral, and too much of that kind of public display of affection would have gotten tiresome.
Therefore, every time Hao Jiu was on the phone with Xiang Yu and Yu Ji, he would completely enter other shadow systems, estimating when they finished talking on the other side before returning to Xiang Yu's side.
As a result, Hao Jiu missed a rare and exciting show. You should know that Xiang Yu and Yu Ji rarely argued, especially for such a bizarre reason.
In Hao Jiu's opinion, there was absolutely nothing wrong with Xiang Yu disagreeing with these two things.
First of all, Xiang Yu refused Yu Ji because he truly loved her, a fact that Hao Jiu never doubted.
Secondly, even if Xiang Yu truly wanted to win Li Canghai's heart, he absolutely could not agree to Yu Ji's request. It's perfectly normal for women to be two-faced and not say what they mean; to take such a thing seriously would be too naive and immature.
"Hahaha... Is the Overlord's survival instinct really this strong? But he's blinded by his own situation; it seems even the Overlord's mind can be confused. Yu Ji, don't worry, I'll definitely keep an eye on the Overlord and make sure he doesn't cheat!" Hao Jiu said confidently.
"God of Wine misunderstands. I genuinely want to bring them together. What's so unacceptable about not being able to stay by Xiang Yu's side? Tell me the truth, does Li Canghai also like Xiang Yu?"
Yu Ji thought to herself that she had made a great decision to say those two things, but the God of Wine did not believe her. Could it be that King Xiang did not believe her either?
"Isn't it perfectly normal for Li Canghai to like Xiang Yu? But the key is Xiang Yu's attitude. Since he is confident that he will remain chaste for you for sixty years, then you should just believe him. What's wrong with talking to him once a year?"
The biggest problem between you two right now is that you still treat each other as mortals. I dare not say how long you will live, but I can guarantee that you two will live for at least a thousand years. A mere sixty years is nothing at all.
In the world of cultivation, it's perfectly normal for a single period of secluded cultivation to last for hundreds of years. The path of cultivation requires the ability to endure loneliness; even a tyrant who spends all his time thinking about personal matters won't cultivate very quickly.
And you came up with two clever plans to keep the Overlord from being lonely, and even planned to temporarily give up your cultivation to spend all day chatting with the Overlord, which is a huge mistake.
"If you want the Overlord to be less lonely, you should improve your strength as soon as possible so that you won't hold him back when you go to war with him in the future. Over the next sixty years, the Overlord and I will focus on improving our strength, and so will Li Canghai."
"I understand, thank you God of Wine, I will not admit defeat!" Yu Ji said firmly.
"Ah~ that's right." After ending his call with Yu Ji, Hao Jiu immediately connected with another beautiful woman.
"Girl, Yu Ji is a magnanimous woman. She also hopes that someone can take care of the Overlord during this time. It's not unreasonable for the Overlord, who has unified all realms, to have two women. So, if you like the Overlord, go ahead and pursue him boldly. Although it will be very difficult, don't give up easily. I will support you from behind!" Hao Jiu said earnestly.
"Yes! Thank you, God of Wine, I will never give up!" Li Canghai said firmly.
Even if it's only sixty years of happiness...
Hao Jiu raised an eyebrow. If Li Canghai had pursued him relentlessly for sixty years without success, wouldn't he harbor some resentment? Hehe.
Chapter 397 Secretary
Hao Jiu is not someone who thrives on chaos, nor is he a gossip; he is not interested in other people's privacy.
However, as a system with ideals and ambitions, it should always take care of the host's physical and mental health.
"Is the Hegemon still troubled by Yu Ji's matter?"
"She contacted you?" Xiang Yu had guessed that Yu Ji wouldn't give up easily. Other women might ask you to take a concubine if it was against their will or a test, but Yu Ji wouldn't. She was a woman who would give up her life for her lover.
"Of course. This little thing is easy to handle. If you had asked me earlier, it would have been resolved much sooner. I'm both a god of wine and a Casanova, after all," Hao Jiu said shamelessly.
Xiang Yu's eyes lit up. "The God of Wine is so learned and talented, does he have any good methods to teach me?"
"I believe you know how Li Canghai has treated you over the past year. The simplest way is to get rid of her. But if you really choose that, it means that you have subconsciously developed feelings for Li Canghai and you are afraid that you will not be able to control yourself." Hao Jiu raised his eyebrows.
Xiang Yu frowned. He was indeed considering changing his location to go into seclusion and continuing to live with Li Canghai. He couldn't guarantee that Yu Ji wouldn't misunderstand. But after hearing what Hao Jiu said, it seemed that if he did that, it would be tantamount to admitting that he liked Li Canghai and betraying Yu Ji? He could only blame himself for not thinking so much back then and living together in a daze.
"Does the God of Wine have a good plan?" Xiang Yu humbly asked for advice.
"It's very simple. Just continue in the current state. Xiang Yu has a clear conscience, an open mind, and unwavering love. What is there to fear from challenges? Just treat Li Canghai as a touchstone for your love. With Xiang Yu's charm, even if you get rid of one Li Canghai now, you will encounter thousands upon thousands of Li Canghais in the future. Does Xiang Yu want to keep running away?" Hao Jiu questioned.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu felt a headache coming on. Hao Jiu had told him before that directly rejecting a woman's affections would hurt her feelings. If the other party hadn't even made a clear confession, it would be too much for him to reject her outright. "Is there any way to avoid being bothered by so many women in the future?"
"Yes, you just need to not be so outstanding, but that's basically very difficult. Even if you disguise yourself as a short, fat, poor, old, and sleazy person, your formidable fighting strength and personal charm will still attract women's admiration."
As long as the Overlord continues his path of conquest, he will always encounter many suitors. This is something that cannot be changed. No matter how much he hides it, it will be useless. Even if all human women do not like him, aren't there still elves, catwomen, fox spirits, and other members of the opposite sex?
A virtuous and upright man who is steadfast in love will attract outstanding women like Yu Ji and Li Canghai. With them by your side, those fickle, hypocritical, materialistic, and scheming women will feel ashamed and would rather choose those greedy and lustful scoundrels than humiliate themselves, thus getting what they need from each other.
But if the Overlord didn't have outstanding women like Yu Ji and Li Canghai by his side, those venomous women would probably think they had a chance to take advantage of him, and they would bother him to death.
Therefore, it is very important for a powerful and kind-hearted woman to be by the side of the king. Hao Jiu patiently persuaded him.
"The God of Wine is right. It seems I must take Yu Ji with me wherever I go from now on. In the end, it's because I don't have enough strength." For Yu Ji's safety, Xiang Yu had no choice but to leave her in the Chu-Han world; otherwise, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
"Strength can increase rapidly, and one can become very powerful, but there are always people stronger than you, and there's always something greater. So there's no such thing as absolute safety. Keeping Yu Ji by your side all the time isn't a safe approach." Hao Jiu thought that with Yu Ji's beauty, she might encounter villains who wanted to steal her away no matter which world she went to.
Xiang Yu frowned. "What does the God of Wine mean?"
"Doesn't the Overlord still have Li Canghai? Let's use him for now." Hao Jiu raised an eyebrow.
"Hmm? Does the God of Wine intend to make me betray Yu Ji again?" Xiang Yu's voice turned cold.
Hao Jiu waved his hands repeatedly, "Absolutely not, Your Majesty misunderstands. What I meant by 'using' is not for you to take her into your harem, but to use her as a shield. That is, to have her pretend to be your woman, so that many troubles will back down. Look at Li Canghai, she looks like a fairy. Who can compare to her except Yu Ji? Even if other women have feelings for you, they will back down as soon as they see Li Canghai."
“But wouldn’t that be unfair to Li Canghai? She’s a young woman…” Xiang Yu thought Hao Jiu’s suggestion was indeed a good one, but it was a bit unfair to Li Canghai and would also delay her happiness.
Hao Jiu patted his chest and said, "I'll take care of Li Canghai's job. Besides, she'll definitely be willing. Being able to follow the Overlord is an opportunity that countless women would fight tooth and nail for. From now on, the Overlord can keep Li Canghai by his side and make her his secretary."
"Secretary?" Xiang Yu heard a new word from Hao Jiu again.
"Well, it's a close assistant to the leader who knows some secrets and can write them down. They may not have much power, but they are definitely not like followers or servants. They should be cultivated as confidants."
After the Overlord takes over the management of all the heavens and myriad realms, he will definitely be busy with countless affairs every day. It would be too tiring for you to do it all by yourself. It would be much easier to ask your secretary to do some things. At the same time, the secretary is also responsible for arranging the Overlord's schedule, such as which day to inspect the new last plane, which day to meet with the leader of the elven race, and so on.
In the modern world I used to live in, leaders all had to have secretaries; it was standard practice. In fact, top leaders often had more than one secretary because one secretary simply couldn't handle all the work; they needed many secretaries.
To be honest, my second awakening of my divine power has greatly improved the Shadow System. From now on, I won't need to personally go to missions in lower planes; I can just send other generals.
The Overlord can focus on overcoming difficulties or cultivating his strength. Even if there are planes that his generals cannot solve, he will first send other powerful generals to provide support. If they still cannot solve the problem, the Overlord can then take action himself.
In short, the Overlord may need many secretaries in the future, but one secretary is enough for now. She can help the Overlord share the workload, prevent other women from entangled with him, accompany him to dangerous places on behalf of Yu Ji, and take care of his daily life to a certain extent. It is truly a win-win situation.
As long as the Overlord doesn't develop feelings for her over time, this matter will be resolved satisfactorily. The Overlord and Li Canghai have a purely professional relationship, and Yu Ji won't misunderstand. Hao Jiu felt a bit thirsty after saying this; he was so damn good at talking nonsense.
Xiang Yu was confused, but he understood the general meaning: "In that case, God of Wine should ask Li Canghai if she is willing to be this secretary. Do not force her. If she does not want to do it in the future, she can leave at any time. Also, there is no need for her to pretend to be my woman. I believe that with her by my side, she can protect me from other women, which is enough."
Hao Jiu grinned. "Okay, let's do it the way Ba Wang says. I'll go ask her opinion now."
A moment later, Hao Jiu chuckled, "She agreed. From now on, Ba Wang will have a secretary. Congratulations!"
Xiang Yu frowned. Had he fallen for the God of Wine's trap? What was he really thinking...?
Just then, Li Canghai arrived gracefully, smiling as he took up his post.
"Does the Overlord have any orders?"
"Uh, it's nothing..."
Chapter 398 Good job stealing it
Upon seeing Li Canghai suddenly appear, Hao Jiu couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "What a great employee! So proactive!"
The classic questions and answers, whether there was a reason or not, instantly put Hao Jiu on the fast track...
"The Overlord is unharmed, but I am in trouble." Li Canghai smiled.
"What is it?" Xiang Yu asked solemnly.
"Canghai needs to return to the Xiaoyao Sect to retrieve the list of names obtained by the senior brothers and sisters from their investigation for Bawang. He also wants to let them know he is safe and sound. Bawang and Master can rest assured and cultivate in their cave." Li Canghai said with a smile.
"I see." Xiang Yu thought to himself that this secretary was indeed quite useful, and only someone with a meticulous mind could be competent in the job.
It has been a year since Xiaoyaozi declared his seclusion. When the investigation mission was initially arranged, it was agreed that it would last for a year. No matter how many suspicious targets Wuyazi and Li Qiushui investigated, they would have to return to Xiaoyao Sect to report the preliminary investigation results.
Xiaoyaozi was afraid he would forget about it, so he told Li Canghai about it. Fortunately, he did, otherwise Xiaoyaozi would be so engrossed in cultivating immortality that he would never have remembered it.
"Then I'll make preparations and set off first thing tomorrow morning," Li Canghai said, turning to leave.
“Wait, let’s all go back together. The sect leader of Xiaoyao Sect said he was in seclusion at Xiaoyao Sect. If he just disappears like this, it’s not good. Besides, you don’t really want to see them, do you? You’ve already embarked on the path of cultivation, and you’ll have to part ways with them sooner or later. In my opinion, it’s better not to see them.”
Xiang Yu recalled Li Canghai's inner demons. Although those were all false, Xiang Yu had heard Hao Jiu's account of the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and couldn't bring himself to like Wu Yazi and Li Qiushui. Wu Xingyun was slightly better, but he wasn't exactly a good person either.
"Okay. When shall we depart?" Li Canghai asked with a smile.
Xiang Yu thought for a moment, "Let's do it first thing tomorrow morning."
"Okay, Overlord." Li Canghai said and turned to leave, feeling his cheeks getting hotter and hotter.
Hao Jiu sighed helplessly, "It's true what they say, meeting the Overlord can ruin your life... Li Canghai is truly a beautiful woman with a tragic fate. She just desperately escaped Wu Yazi's clutches, and now..."
"And now?" Xiang Yu frowned.
"Now I have a good baby!" Hao Jiu suddenly blurted out a baby's name.
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