Chapter 74: What a Disaster!

"Travel together? Of course! I don't even need my husband's opinion; I can make the decision myself." Gu Yuena agreed instantly.

Traveling alongside the royal family of the Heaven Dou Empire would only make them even more drawn to her husband's talents.

She refused to believe they could stay indifferent—she wanted to stir things up!

Gu Yuena's plan was straightforward: she wanted to "elevate" Dan Heng's reputation.

And she had truly succeeded.

Regardless of how much "Xue Qinghe" regretted it now, both he and Prince Xue Xing were fully aware of one thing—

Dan Heng truly possessed the intellect of a grand strategist!

On their return to the convoy, Xue Xing and "Xue Qinghe" were deep in conversation.

"This is an incredible stroke of luck! We've encountered a man with the talent of a prime minister! If you ask me, Dan Heng is worthy of becoming the Empire's Chancellor. His wisdom surpasses this era!"

Prince Xue Xing was full of admiration for Dan Heng, completely unreserved in his praise.

"Xue Qinghe" forced a smile, but inside, he was bleeding.

"Yes, Dan Heng is indeed… exceptionally talented. But, Royal Uncle, do you truly believe the Spirit Hall harbors such ambitions? After all, Dan Heng was merely speculating, wasn't he?"

"Xue Qinghe" made one last effort to salvage the situation.

Xue Xing let out a cold chuckle and said, "No, it must be true! The Spirit Hall is full of wolves with insatiable ambitions! They definitely have such intentions! Nephew, once we return, we must submit a report immediately!"

For the first time, Xue Xing's usual playful demeanor disappeared, replaced by a deadly serious expression.

"Xue Qinghe" nodded, but a flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes.

If they returned to Heaven Dou Empire and reported this to Emperor Xue Ye…

The Spirit Hall's ambitions would be shattered!

If a war broke out now, the Spirit Hall would have no path to survival.

But if they did nothing and simply allowed things to unfold, the Spirit Hall would still suffer devastating losses, ruining any chance of further progress.

It could even become the primary target of suppression by both empires.

Then… what if they eliminated Dan Heng before this information reached the emperor?

A terrifying thought took root in "Xue Qinghe's" mind. He had two Title Douluos as his protectors.

If it was just a single assassination targeting Dan Heng, his family, and Dragon Duke Meng Shu… the success rate would be quite high, right?

Afterward, they could stage an "accident," making it look like an ambush by Star Luo Empire's forces.

Taking advantage of the chaos, they could even eliminate Prince Xue Xing as well…

But how could they do it without leaving any trace?

"Xue Qinghe" fell into deep contemplation.

"Nephew… Nephew? What are you thinking about? You seem distracted." Xue Xing frowned.

"Ah, it's nothing, Royal Uncle. I was just thinking… meeting Dan Heng is a huge opportunity for us. No matter what, we must recommend him for an award… and then find a way to invite him to Heaven Dou City, right?"

"Yes, yes! That's an excellent idea. You're very thoughtful!"

Xue Xing burst into laughter, pleased with the plan.

"Heh…"

"Xue Qinghe" let out an awkward chuckle. As he walked, his fingers brushed against a tree trunk, leaving a discreet mark.

Moments after they left, two figures suddenly appeared near the spot where "Xue Qinghe" had made the mark.

After examining it, a tall, slender man muttered, "The Young Master wants us to secretly observe those two carriages and see if there's anything unusual…"

"What a terrifying individual… He actually deduced the Spirit Hall's ambitions so accurately."

"This man absolutely cannot be allowed to live!"

The two Title Douluos exchanged glances and reached the same decision.

Inside Dan Heng's carriage.

Zi Ji and Zhu Zhuqing had been sent out, leaving only Dan Heng and Gu Yuena inside.

Gu Yuena clung to Dan Heng's arm, resting her chin on it. Looking up at him with pleading eyes, she softly begged, "Husband, please agree, okay? Let's move to Heaven Dou City, alright?"

She gently shook his arm, her soft body brushing against him. Dan Heng's face turned slightly red.

Even Gu Yuena's face was now flushed.

She, the mighty Silver Dragon King, was now acting so "humble"—even going as far as driving Zi Ji away first.

Dan Heng stiffened, trying to withdraw his arm, but Gu Yuena only tightened her hold.

If he used force, he would only end up hurting her.

"You…"

"Please, Husband! If we move to Heaven Dou City, I promise to live quietly and not draw attention! I'll just stay home and take care of the family, alright?" Gu Yuena raised three fingers in a pledge.

Dan Heng looked at Gu Yuena's serious expression and wavered slightly.

"Isn't living in a small town fine as well?"

Gu Yuena immediately shook her head and replied solemnly, "That place is too close to Star Dou Forest! And besides, Husband is already quite famous there—it's impossible to live peacefully anymore!"

"But in Heaven Dou City, there are so many people! If we don't cause trouble, no one will even notice us!"

A pure smile lit up Gu Yuena's stunning face.

Dan Heng frowned slightly and pondered—was that really true?

Yet, looking into Gu Yuena's seemingly innocent eyes, she didn't appear to be lying.

"Husband, when we have children in the future, Heaven Dou City will offer them a better environment to grow up in, won't it?"

Gu Yuena grasped Dan Heng's hand and placed it on her cheek.

Dan Heng gently caressed her face, thinking to himself—having children was just a joke.

After all, he was from the Vidyadhara Clan, and Gu Yuena was a dragon. Not to mention the potential reproductive barrier…

Even among Vidyadhara members, childbirth was nearly impossible.

Faced with Gu Yuena's pleading gaze, Dan Heng let out a sigh. "Let me think about it…"

Gu Yuena hummed in response, then suddenly pounced on him and kissed his cheek.

"Husband, I'll listen to you no matter what!"

She wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing forward without hesitation, sealing his lips with hers.

Dan Heng remained motionless, feeling Gu Yuena's warmth as she deepened the kiss.

Soon, a small, warm hand slipped under his robes.

Gu Yuena was growing impatient. Though she was smaller in stature, she completely dominated Dan Heng at this moment, pressing him against the wall, their roles seemingly reversed.

Her seduction was like a blazing fire, igniting Dan Heng's restrained emotions.

Bang…!

Suddenly, the ground trembled violently.

Both of them snapped back to reality, their faces flushed, avoiding eye contact. The temperature inside the carriage had noticeably risen.

Three hundred meters outside the carriage…

Zi Ji had just kicked a golden-armored man to the ground and stepped on his back.

This man was none other than one of Qian Renxue's protectors—Snake Lance Douluo.

"Who are you?! Why are you sneaking around? Do you have ill intentions toward us?!" Zi Ji snorted coldly.

Snake Lance Douluo's face turned purple, his fists clenching as he pounded the ground.

He had been watching secretly, only for this woman to descend from the sky, absurdly powerful, knocking him down with a single kick!

Now he was stuck—if he revealed his Title Douluo strength, Prince Xue Xing would definitely become suspicious of the Spirit Hall.

That would surely lead to doubts about "Xue Qinghe."

So, he couldn't afford to act recklessly!

(End of Chapter)