Let Them Scheme, I'll Silently Grow Stronger
Pufferfish Douluo returned to the Crown Prince Residence to report.
After Qian Renxue learned that the matter had been settled, she nodded slightly, a cold smile on her face.
"I was still careless."
"Being in the royal family, as a member of the imperial lineage, how could this Xue Beng be as simple as he appears on the surface?"
"Didn't he pretend to be a profligate son? From now on, as long as he's honest and well-behaved, what does it matter if he's truly a profligate for his entire life?"
The plan for this operation was extremely thorough.
Since Xue Beng had lost his ability to procreate, he naturally lost the qualification to inherit the Throne, leaving the Crown Prince as the only heir.
If Xue Beng was a profligate son who only wanted to cling to life, then enduring it for a bit would allow him to get through this life.
If he was still unwilling and was indeed Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger, the thing between his legs was his biggest weakness. They only needed to spread rumors, and naturally, no one would choose to support him.
As for whether anyone would suspect the Crown Prince? That was no longer important.
Moreover, everyone knew that the Heaven Dou Fourth Prince Xue Beng was a loose cannon, so it was quite normal for him to suffer a setback in a dark alley...
Qian Renxue didn't dwell too much on this matter. She furrowed her brows and sighed softly.
"It's a pity, Lin Xiao seems to have made up his mind to be Free and Unfettered. It's almost impossible for me to recruit him using the identity of the Heaven Dou Crown Prince."
However, there wasn't no other expectation in Qian Renxue's heart.
If Xue Qinghe wouldn't work, then what about Qian Renxue?
Once Spirit Hall had pacified the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, becoming the sole dominant power, she would reveal her true identity and invite Lin Xiao. Surely, he wouldn't refuse then, right?
Pufferfish Douluo comforted her:
"Young Master, perhaps that Lin Xiao saw that Spirit Hall is the general trend, which is why he refused the Heaven Dou Crown Prince's Olive Branch and has always maintained a certain distance from the Heaven Dou Empire."
"From the current perspective, this might not be a bad thing. At the very least, Lin Xiao isn't fiercely loyal to the Heaven Dou Empire."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly.
A warmth flashed through her heart. The harder someone was to obtain, the more interesting the process of obtaining them was, and the stronger the sense of satisfaction after obtaining them.
Wasn't that true?
"The plan will be slightly adjusted. The plan to use Ye Qingxian to provoke a conflict with the Star Luo Royal Family is canceled. I will personally persuade Emperor Xue Ye and the Star Luo Empire to have a fight, using Dugu Bo to deplete the Star Luo Empire's vital forces."
Perhaps she remembered Lin Xiao's previous warning.
Qian Renxue's original plan to fake an assassination of Ye Qingxian and frame the Star Luo Empire was shelved. After letting go of this thought, a feeling of relief suddenly flashed through her heart, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
She must have made the right decision, right?
...
Ye Residence.
"Sister Ling Ling, Sister Yanyan, it's really not that I don't want to bring you along. It's just that the place I'm going and the things I need to do are like when I went to Slaughter City before – I simply can't bring anyone!"
Lin Xiao looked at Ye Lingling with considerable helplessness.
Sister Yanyan was alright, she was more understanding; but Sister Ling Ling was very clingy, insisting on going out to train with Lin Xiao no matter what.
Ye Lingling snorted:
"I won't listen, I won't listen!"
"Little Lin Xiao, you definitely think I'd be a hindrance and prevent you from flirting with young girls along the way, right?"
Lin Xiao: "..."
Ye Lingling was truly a genuine big醋坛子 (vinegar jar - jealous person). It was only because Sister Yanyan and she were close friends that he could enjoy the blessings of having two women.
However, this also made him foresee a potential problem in the future: would Ye Lingling and Shui Bing'er fight?
Just thinking about it already gave Lin Xiao a headache.
Fortunately, although Ye Lingling liked to make a fuss, it was more like a disguised way of seeking attention and affection.
Lin Xiao slapped her small, round bottom, cupped Ye Lingling's pretty face, and kissed her. After a long time, a glimmering, lotus-root-like thread stretched between their lips. He said fiercely:
"Sister Ling Ling, be good!"
Ye Lingling's eyes were hazy, and she said softly:
"I won't be good!"
He understood. This meant it wasn't enough.
Without another word, Lin Xiao repeated the same tactic, making the nearby Dugu Yan blush and feel embarrassed. She couldn't help but lightly spit:
"How shameless! They're not even hiding it!"
This, instead, seemed like a reminder to Lin Xiao.
"Sister Yanyan gets a share too!"
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were completely different, not just in personality but also in their physical constitutions.
Ye Lingling's body seemed to have a switch; as soon as Lin Xiao touched her slightly, she would go limp, her whole body soft and weak, allowing him to bully her and freely savor her sweet fragrance, like a begonia.
But Dugu Yan was extremely sensitive. Her seemingly cold face and beautiful figure could easily be stirred, creating a strong sense of contrast.
Lin Xiao had plenty of experience with this.
Because he enjoyed it immensely.
No arguments accepted.
After comforting the two women, Lin Xiao began preparing to head to Ashen Mountain Valley within the Star Luo Empire. However, before that, he needed to visit the Blue Silver Grass Clan Grounds to check on Tang San and Tang Hao.
"Coming back this time, I can clearly feel a sense of internal conflict in the air. It's obvious Qian Renxue has been making frequent moves."
"I've already warned her. I hope she can handle it properly, otherwise, not even the Angel God's face will matter."
Lin Xiao wrote a letter and learned that Shui Bing'er hadn't encountered any major trouble in Heaven Water City recently, but family matters were keeping her busy and she couldn't get away for the time being. He breathed a sigh of relief.
He missed Binger.
He also wanted to be honest with Binger about some things.
It was just a pity that Lin Xiao himself was so busy he couldn't spare a moment.
"Temporary separation is for a long future together; gathering and parting is preparation for eternal companionship in the future."
Lin Xiao sent another letter to Shui Bing'er, writing this passage at the end of the letter with a hint of suggestion, hoping it would make Binger happy.
...
Walking on the road towards the Blue Silver Grass Clan Grounds.
Feng Yu felt the world was finally peaceful.
He could no longer see certain lovesick men and women entangled in their awkward, affected ways.
Feng Yu snorted coldly:
"Lin Xiao, I advise you to focus on cultivation! Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan will only slow down your cultivation speed!"
These words, clearly tinged with jealousy, made Lin Xiao laugh.
"Of course, strength comes first."
"If I don't have strength, how can I stay with them for a long time?"
Feng Yu said proudly:
"It's good that you understand this principle."
"Your Soul Power has already reached level 68, and you're about to reach the Soul Saint realm. That's when the world will be vast, and you can soar high."
"Don't mess up at this critical juncture!"
Lin Xiao had heard Feng Yu say this many times.
As long as he reached the Soul Saint realm, his strength would experience explosive growth;
As long as he reached the Soul Saint realm, his highly concentrated Phoenix Bloodline would be able to exert its power;
As long as he reached the Soul Saint realm, he would have the capital to court disaster everywhere.
This promise had been made for so long.
Could he finally see it fulfilled?
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