[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet-":3,"chapter-i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Just Maxed Out, and You Want Me to Be a Puppet Emperor?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2336454,4569,"Chapter 15: What If He","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>Marriage is just about relying on the prestige of other families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Chu Ruoyan has trained diligently in her daily cultivation, achieving her current realm: Mid-Voidrift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among her peers in the entire capital, this is considered a relatively high cultivation base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those pursuing her, there are three particularly outstanding individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First is Liu Hao, a scion of the noble class, at Late-Voidrift, one realm higher than Voidrift—highest among her suitors—and his family background is immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second is Xiao Ming, a scion of a fallen aristocratic family, at Mid-Voidrift; though only Mid-Voidrift, his combat power is extremely strong—even Liu Hao may not be his match—and crossing realms to challenge others is routine for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third is Wu Qi, a scion of an outside wealthy family, at Early-Voidrift; it is said his ancestral elder has a Heaven-Abysm cultivation base, though that’s what he claims.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three, young as they are, have reached Voidrift—top-tier young cultivators even in the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After accidentally meeting Chu Ruoyan once, all three became obsessed with her, you could even call them her most devoted lapdogs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Chu Ruoyan treated all three indifferently, it drove them even more mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, at every major gathering in the capital, peripheral trials, and secret realms, they competed fiercely to win Chu Ruoyan’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over these past few years, they’ve fought each other countless times for Chu Ruoyan’s sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Chu Ruoyan was training in the Chu family’s practice grounds when her maid rushed over to tell her she had been summoned by His Majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the entire Chu family erupted in excitement; especially their dying ancestral elder, whose eyes grew noticeably clearer, let alone the Chu family head, who had already sprinted off in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they knew the new emperor had no consorts—if Chu Ruoyan caught his eye, the Chu family’s status in the capital would be secured!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might even elevate them beyond the top-tier aristocratic families to become a supreme family of the capital!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Chu family disciples claimed they saw smoke rising from their ancestral graves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, inside the Chu family’s training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You all heard that, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ruoyan said to the three lapdogs beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were her constant shadows—wherever she went, they followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liu Hao, the noble scion, heard Chu Ruoyan had been summoned by the emperor, his heart sank, then he blurted: “Look at the hour—it’s getting late, my mother’s waiting for me to eat. I’m leaving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Liu Hao fled the Chu family at lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That speed was faster than when he was last chased by a beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no joke—as a noble scion, he lived off the imperial family’s favor; how could he dare provoke Emperor Li Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, rumors say this emperor’s power is terrifying, possibly reaching a legendary realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his father found out, he’d be beaten to death on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qi, the outsider from a wealthy family, turned pale as a traffic light; soon after Liu Hao fled, he gritted his teeth and said: “My ancestral elder asked me to buy something in the capital—I must deliver it to him. Farewell, everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qi’s escape speed was no slower than Liu Hao’s—he feared being caught by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Chu Ruoyan turned to Xiao Ming, wondering what excuse he would make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xiao Ming merely smiled faintly, showing no intention to leave; instead, he said: “Ruoyan, my feelings for you are genuine. Don’t worry—I’ll find a way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words eased her heart somewhat, and her fondness for Xiao Ming rose significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xiao Ming’s actions truly seemed like those of a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least compared to the other two, he was genuinely resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ruoyan sighed and replied: “But what can you possibly do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had spent a long time with Xiao Ming and the other two; she knew their talents well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say she felt nothing was unlikely—she had refused them all simply to prove herself, not to validate herself through marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu Hao and Wu Qi’s behavior had chilled her heart. Now, Chu Ruoyan wondered—if Xiao Ming were to take her away, she wouldn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no desire to remain in that cold, icy harem, becoming one of the emperor’s three thousand beauties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chu Ruoyan’s sorrowful gaze, Xiao Ming thumped his chest, eyes blazing: “Give me seven days—I’ll take you away then!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I heard His Majesty is a Saint Realm cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what if he’s Saint Realm? I’m not afraid of Saint Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words gave Chu Ruoyan hope—did Xiao Ming have a way to deal with a Saint Realm cultivator? Or perhaps a way to take her away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital was heavily guarded; escaping was no simple matter, let alone when she’d been summoned by His Majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ruoyan had always sensed something strange about Xiao Ming—he frequently crossed realms to fight, displaying strength far beyond his peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a girl, she naturally admired strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Xiao Ming had a mysterious master—Chu Ruoyan still didn’t know who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Xiao Ming’s safeguard was this mysterious master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven days? Chu Ruoyan said nothing, turned, and left to change clothes before meeting His Majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe His Majesty had another reason—he didn’t necessarily mean to take her as a consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Ruoyan had no affection for His Majesty; she even felt some resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chu Ruoyan left, Xiao Ming secretly slipped out of the Chu family, arriving at an empty street, where he began channeling a trickle of spiritual energy into his pendant, as if trying to activate something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, have you recovered from your injuries?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ming’s voice was urgent, for not long ago, he had fought a beast to subdue a celestial spiritual treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own cultivation was insufficient—he barely prevailed thanks to the Saint Realm’s lingering soul within the pendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, the Saint Realm’s lingering soul had rested within the pendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ming normally wouldn’t disturb his master, but the situation was urgent—he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am already aware of the matter, my disciple, do not rush.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A frail voice soon echoed from the pendant, appearing in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That Hunjun  is a puppet—he’s utterly unworthy of Ruoyan! Only I and Ruoyan are true lovers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I support your decision. That girl’s physique is unique—it will aid your future cultivation. Since you truly love her, take her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were utterly commanding, as if he had returned to the days when he battled for dominion over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ming’s heart leapt—he immediately asked the Saint Realm’s lingering soul what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Saint Realm’s lingering soul’s view, the emperor was young; he likely carried something similar to the master himself, merely putting on a show of power—no real threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give him seven days to recover, and he would help Xiao Ming snatch his beloved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they left the capital, far from the emperor’s reach, who would care for them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ming had been waiting for this very phrase—he didn’t expect to kill the emperor, only that his master would help him take Chu Ruoyan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Xiao Ming began plotting an escape route, preparing for flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a graceful figure entered the imperial study where Li Chen sat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1214,"2026-06-20T21:59:17.413Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fa0f4bb5f38013007b6b860266395daa807e74fa38c0c9d1b91be80ca557cf70","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-16","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-14",766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--cover.jpg"]