Up in the Cloud Palace, where clouds and mist intertwined, stood a magnificent palace amidst the misty air.

At this moment, inside the palace, a young girl sat by the bedside of Iris, her eyes slightly lowered, quietly waiting for something.

She had a slender figure, as if a gust of wind could easily blow her away. Her delicate features were flawless, her beautiful face resembling a exquisitely carved jade. Her pale blue hair was styled into a cloud bun at the back of her head, adorned with an exquisite golden hairpin. She exuded an ethereal elegance.

She wore a light blue chiffon gown, showcasing her exquisite curves. With a flat chest and a pointed chin, her small and delicate face resembled a porcelain doll, tempting one to pinch her cheeks.

Her slim waist was barely graspable, her buttocks perky, and two straight and slender thighs faintly visible beneath the thin fabric.

On her feet were embroidered shoes, and she wore a red agate anklet on her ankles, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

This person was none other than Meng Zhang, Iris' aunt. Meng Zhang's appearance was ever-changing, sometimes an elegant and noble lady, sometimes a young girl, and sometimes a charming and alluring young woman. At times, she would resemble a next-door elder sister, gentle and virtuous.

In the Cloud Palace, she would often appear in the sight of everyone as a young girl.

But now, she sat before Iris' bed in this posture, her palm on Iris' head, green rays of light flowing from her fingertips and seeping into Iris' body. Iris' complexion became rosier, and her wounds gradually healed.

Meng Zhang looked at Iris with a gentle expression, her eyes filled with kindness.

She wiped away the dirt and blood on Iris' face with a white cloth, gathering Iris' bangs at her ears to make her look even more lovely and delicate.

Meng Zhang's fingers lightly glided across Iris' eyebrows as if to outline them, eventually pausing at the corners of her eyes. She smoothed the messy strands of hair on her forehead.

Her fingertips were cool and delicate, with a warm touch.

"Watching her makes me want to have a daughter too," Meng Zhang sighed softly, her tone filled with infinite regret.

She withdrew her fingers, stood up, and walked to the table to pour herself a cup of tea. After taking a sip, she placed the cup on the tea table.

At this moment, a man wearing black armor strode into the palace, his shoulders draped with a black cloak that concealed his face.

He walked towards Meng Zhang with his head held high, his footsteps light and silent as if stepping on air.

The man had a tall and strong figure, a well-proportioned and attractive physique. His facial features were sharp and distinct, as if carved with a knife and chisel.

He exuded a cold aura, and his dark eyes emitted a chilling light, making it intimidating to meet his gaze.

He looked at Meng Zhang and asked, "I heard from the guards that Ling Guang has a daughter?"

"Yes, we just rescued her from the depths of the abyss last night," Meng Zhang nodded and pointed to Iris on the bed.

Sha Ming walked to the bedside and carefully examined Iris before asking, "Is this Ling Guang's daughter? Why is she a vampire? And what happened to her eyes?"

"This little one fused with Bai Yan. Bai Yan is Ling Guang's Yan, so she is Ling Guang's daughter. As for her eyes, Astotho controlled her through them, wanting her to release him. But in order to break free from his control, she blinded her own eyes," Meng Zhang explained simply.

Upon hearing Meng Zhang's words, Sha Ming's gaze fell on Iris, his eyes revealing a peculiar light.

He looked at Iris and murmured to himself, "This little one is quite cruel, willing to blind her own eyes."

"She had no other choice. In order to survive, she had to do it," Meng Zhang said.

"True," Sha Ming nodded.

"This time, did you gain anything from going to the Northern Sea?" Meng Zhang took a sip of tea, looked up at Sha Ming, and asked.

"Bastan is about to resurrect, and we must kill him before he wakes up," Sha Ming said with a firm tone, evidently determined to kill Bastan.

"We cannot kill him. Ancient deities can only be sealed. When they die, their grudges will corrupt the bodies of other demons, turning them into monsters. That would cause great harm to living creatures, even the extermination of races," Meng Zhang said with concern in her eyes.

"Moreover, Ancient Gods are immortal. Killing them will only result in their eventual revival," Meng Zhang continued, his tone heavy with concern.

"It will take some time for the Ancient Gods to awaken. Bishui will report to me when the time comes," Zhi Ming pondered before speaking.

"I am planning to go to the human world for a drink with Jian Bing. Will you and Ling Guang join us?" Zhi Ming suddenly changed the topic and asked.

"Drink? I still need to take care of the little one. You two can go. Bring back some blood bags when you return, as the little one still needs blood to replenish her strength," Meng Zhang replied, slightly stunned.

"Speaking of which, where is Ling Guang?" Zhi Ming looked at the courtyard outside and didn't see Ling Guang's shadow. Curiosity got the better of him, so he asked.

"Didn't the little one become blind? Ling Guang directly dug out two eyes of Azathoth, intending to refine them and restore the little one's sight," Meng Zhang explained.

"I see. It seems that Ling Guang truly cares for the little one, to do such a thing for her," Zhi Ming nodded approvingly with admiration in his eyes.

"Well, I'm going for a drink with Jian Bing," Zhi Ming said as he turned and walked away.

Meng Zhang watched Zhi Ming leave and then picked up his teacup, taking a sip of tea.

Not long after, Iris woke up. She found herself in complete darkness and couldn't understand why she hadn't starved to death and was still alive. It seemed somewhat unbelievable to her.

She knew that she was blind, but she couldn't help but reach out and touch her own eyes, not feeling anything, which left her disappointed.

She slowly sat up and reached out to explore her surroundings.

Suddenly, she felt something, a cold and slightly hard object. She picked it up and smelled it, instantly catching a faint scent.

"A jade pendant?" Iris murmured.

Later, Iris continued to explore. She felt the edge of the bed and gradually moved from the bed to the floor, crawling inch by inch.

Meng Zhang remained silent, watching Iris's every move with a faint smile on his face.

"Ouch!" Iris stumbled on something with her foot and fell to the ground, grimacing in pain.

Slowly, she got up from the ground, rubbing her ankle and moving forward slowly.

"Snap!"

Suddenly, Iris's right leg hit something, causing her to sit on the ground with a thud.

Out of habit, Iris lowered her head, unable to see anything in front of her due to her blindness. She could only rely on her sense of touch to move forward.

The world of a blind person is dark. Iris continued to explore, moving forward for a while until she suddenly touched something soft and fluffy. She exclaimed in surprise and fell backward, hitting her forehead on the floor.

Iris shed tears of pain.

"Hehe, the little one is so cute," suddenly, a crisp and pleasant laughter sounded in Iris's ears.

The laughter was as pleasant as silver bells, making her feel comfortable and safe. She looked up to the left, but she couldn't see anything.

Meng Zhang sat at the table, with a smile on his face.

"Isn't it better to stay in bed?" Meng Zhang looked at Iris and said.

"Who are you?" Iris's voice trembled with fear as she couldn't see anything and could only hear Meng Zhang's voice. After all, she was blind and couldn't see anything.

"Oh, me? I am your savior," Meng Zhang smiled faintly and said.

Upon hearing this, Iris felt relieved. Although her eyes couldn't see, she could sense that Meng Zhang had no ill intent towards her, so she was no longer afraid.

Of course, Iris understood that she and the other person were not related in any way. The other person had saved her, so there must be something they wanted from her.

"What do you want from me?" Iris asked tentatively.

Meng Zhang was slightly surprised by the little one's first question. She smiled faintly and replied, "I want you to be my servant, to serve me forever."

Meng Zhang's voice was calm, devoid of any emotion.

"That's impossible!" Iris immediately refused, "I refuse to be your servant."

"Your fate is in my hands. If I say you will, then you will. You have no choice," Meng Zhang's voice carried an undeniable tone, leaving no room for negotiation.

Iris clenched her teeth. Even if she could see right now, she doubted she could defeat her opponent. The person who rescued her from that ghost place must be an incredibly skilled expert, and she was no match for this guy. If the opponent decided to force her into signing a slave contract, she would be forever trapped and have to obediently follow their orders. Iris decided to comply for now and find an opportunity to escape in the future.

"Alright, I agree. I will stay by your side and serve you as your maid, forever." Iris ultimately chose to compromise because it was her only hope for survival.

Upon hearing Iris' agreement, a bright smile appeared on Meng Zhang's face.

"Hahaha, you're such a good girl," Meng Zhang stood up and pinched Iris' soft and tender cheek, saying with a smile.

Iris felt a slight pain from Meng Zhang's pinch but didn't dodge it. She allowed him to pinch her cheek a few times without showing any expression on her face.

"Call me 'Master'," Meng Zhang said to Iris, with a hint of anticipation in his voice.

"M-Master," Iris hesitated for a moment before reluctantly calling him that. However, her voice carried a trace of reluctance, clearly showing her unwillingness.

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhang's smile grew even brighter. He reached out and pinched Iris' cheek again, saying, "Very obedient."

Though uncomfortable, Iris didn't dare to avoid Meng Zhang's pinch. She silently endured it.

Seeing Iris' reaction, Meng Zhang felt secretly pleased. He didn't expect it to be so easy to deceive his niece.

"Call me again," Meng Zhang said to Iris.

"Master," Iris said helplessly.

"So nice to hear. Call me again," Meng Zhang said with a playful smile.

"Master!" Iris, out of helplessness, called him a few more times.

Hearing Iris' address, Meng Zhang's smile became even brighter. He reached out and touched Iris' head, saying with a gentle smile, "So obedient, Master will take good care of you."

Iris listened, and her whole body shuddered with goosebumps, but she didn't avoid Meng Zhang's touch.

Iris felt annoyed inside. She hated being toyed with by others.

"Alright, Master will help you take a bath and change into new clothes," Meng Zhang said as he held Iris' hand and walked towards the door.

Hearing Meng Zhang's words, a bitter smile appeared on Iris' face. She was worried inside. What should she do if this person wanted to possess her? Did she have to spend her whole life in darkness?

Thinking about this, Iris couldn't help but shiver. A sense of despair welled up in her heart.

She decided to comply for now. At least the person would be gentler. If she resisted, who knew what twisted things the person might do? She didn't dare to imagine.

The bathroom was on the second floor. Meng Zhang held Iris' hand as they walked up the stairs.

The stairs were long, spanning over ten floors, and appeared especially deep in this pitch-black night.

Meng Zhang and Iris continued forward. Iris felt anxious, not knowing what Meng Zhang had in mind.

Soon, they reached the second floor. The corridor was long and spacious, with several paintings hanging on the walls, including landscape paintings, poems, and a few oil paintings that were vivid and colorful.

Unfortunately, Iris couldn't see with her eyes and had to rely on Meng Zhang's descriptions.

After walking for a while, Meng Zhang led Iris into the bathroom.

She felt that Meng Zhang was holding her hand as if she were a pet.

The bathroom was large, spanning over fifty square meters. It was filled with warm spring water, emitting a faint fragrance and floating petals on the surface.

Being led by Meng Zhang, Iris's heart raced, beating rapidly as if it wanted to burst out of her chest. She didn't dare to move, afraid that Meng Zhang would make any inappropriate moves.

Meng Zhang untied his own clothes, revealing his fair and smooth skin. He stepped into the bath, causing splashes of water.

Immediately, she turned and looked at Iris, who was still standing in place, she smiled and said, "If you can't see, you won't take off your clothes? Or do you need your owner to help you?"

Saying that, Meng Zhang was ready to walk towards Iris and help her take off her clothes.

"Wait, don't touch me." Iris quickly said.

"Oh~" Meng Zhang stopped in her tracks, she turned her head and stared at Iris with doubt, saying, "You don't want me to touch you? Are you resisting your owner?"

Iris's lips moved twice, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

Finally, with Meng Zhang's help, Iris took off all her clothes, revealing her smooth and exquisite body, perfect except for her relatively small chest, which made people amazed.

Iris's skin was extremely fair and delicate, as smooth and tender as milk, as if a slight touch would destroy this beautiful feeling.

The curves of her body were soft and beautiful, making people couldn't help but want to touch and explore.

"Little one, why aren't you wearing even underwear, so unrestrained?" Meng Zhang looked at Iris standing naked in front of her in surprise and said.

Iris's ears turned red, she shyly said, "What is underwear?"

Hearing Iris's question, Meng Zhang was stunned, she didn't know how to answer Iris, and finally said, "Underwear is underwear! If you don't even know what underwear is, are you really a girl?"

"I don't know," Iris shook her head, she really didn't understand these things.

Meng Zhang stared at Iris's body with suspicion, she even doubted whether the little one was a girl.

"Are you sure?" Meng Zhang asked, she doubted whether Iris's intelligence was too low, to the point where she didn't even know what underwear was, it was really strange.

"I'm sure," Iris nodded earnestly.

"Well, alright." Meng Zhang saw this and couldn't continue to ask further.