Yun Shu leaned toward Bai Yunxian, whispering, "Palace Lord… I think we might need to step in."
The system giggled.
[Step in?! Host, are you serious? You're going to save him from a BRICK?! This is hilarious! But yes… yes, go, go! Protect your Palace Lord from the overly dramatic!]
Bai Yunxian's eyes narrowed slightly, finally tilting toward her. There was no amusement in them— only a quiet, cool calculation.
He said softly, "Then be careful. Remember, it's not the artifact that is dangerous. It's them."
Yun Shu's jaw set. She nodded, standing and brushing off crumbs from her dress. "Got it. Time to play the chatterbox with teeth."
The system purred excitedly.
[YES! Host, unleash chaos! But don't forget, your Palace Lord is watching. Impress him while you mess with everyone else!]
'I'm not doing this to impress him! I'm just protecting him!'
Yun Shu screamed in her mind as she facepalmed herself innately.
Taking a deep breath, Yun Shu stepped onto the lotus pavement.
