Hours later, the Jiangshi opened its eyes.
Han Yu stood ready.
The Jiangshi rose slowly, its movements controlled.
Then it looked at him and smiled.
The expression froze Han Yu for a brief moment.
It was a smile, yes.
But it was deeply unsettling.
Too wide.
Too eager.
Too unnatural.
A chill ran down Han Yu's spine despite his cultivation.
"…interesting," he muttered.
The Jiangshi bowed slightly.
"Master… I am happy… to see you," it said.
Its voice carried a strange liveliness, almost cheerful, yet lacking the natural balance of genuine emotion.
Han Yu began testing immediately.
In terms of physical strength, the Joy based Jiangshi underperformed. Its durability and power were lower compared to the Green Class units. The difference was noticeable.
However, its behavior told a different story.
It spoke more.
It reacted more.
It even attempted to engage.
There was a clear inclination to please Han Yu, almost as if it derived satisfaction from his approval.
