[{"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-34":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},2336473,4569,"Chapter 34: A Perfectly Matched Couple!","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>In the eastern district of the Imperial Capital, Chu Ruoyan was silently encouraging herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For today’s date, she had prepared all night, even mapping out the entire route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being disrupted by two annoying fools yesterday, she deliberately chose a place where none of her acquaintances would appear: the famed romantic spot of Yinyuan Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyuan Mountain was famous not only for its hundred-meter-tall Love Tree, but also for countless touching love stories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of that mattered—what mattered was the many activities on the mountain designed to strengthen couples’ bonds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen had been cooped up in the palace for a long time and had heard of this place, but this was his first visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery of Yinyuan Mountain was beautiful, like a flowing painting: flowers bloomed wildly, colorful butterflies fluttered, and the air carried a faint floral fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fallen leaves formed golden paths, crunching softly underfoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many couples walked the paths, but many others came alone, seeking love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyuan Mountain was not only steep but also high in elevation—the higher they climbed, the fewer people they encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Li Chen and Chu Ruoyan were cultivators; even the rugged path posed no challenge to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached halfway up the trail, Chu Ruoyan secretly pulled out her small notebook, glancing at it—she had planned a little twist: she would pretend to sprain her ankle ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chose this spot because she feared Li Chen might grow too tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make her act convincing, she had walked the entire route the night before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Chu Ruoyan had put tremendous effort into this date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her preparation was even more meticulous than her cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they reached the more difficult steps, Chu Ruoyan grew tense, her mind spiraling with thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She worried Li Chen might see through her act—what if he thought she was manipulative?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why hadn’t she considered this yesterday? Should she have picked a better place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in thought, she failed to notice the step beneath her—and genuinely twisted her ankle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instinctive gasp, the faint expression of pain—clearly not faked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chu Ruoyan’s stubbornness surfaced; somehow, she insisted on reaching her planned destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen, of course, was perfectly understanding—he picked her up and laid her gently on the grass beside the path, massaging her injured ankle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Saint Realm cultivator, he could easily use his power to reduce the swelling in her leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But was it necessary? Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a rare opportunity—she’d have to cherish it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he massaged her, the smooth, delicate texture of her calf was utterly intoxicating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first met, Li Chen had noticed Chu Ruoyan’s tall, slender figure—her legs were truly long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to carry them over his shoulders, how thrilling that would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were passersby around—had they been elsewhere, Li Chen wouldn’t have let her go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rubbing for a while, he lifted her onto his back, savoring the softness pressing against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, their coordination was flawless—each had achieved exactly what they wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both understood each other’s intentions; no need for pretense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t because Chu Ruoyan lacked modesty—of course, as a woman, she felt a touch of shyness inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she knew better than anyone what Li Chen was like—this chance wouldn’t come again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t she see how Liu Hao and Wu Qi practically wished they were women?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, because she hadn’t been bold enough, those two had seized the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, with this rare chance to be alone with Li Chen, she had to seize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they reached the summit of Yinyuan Mountain, where the legendary Love Tree stood before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she shook the fortune slip container, Chu Ruoyan silently prayed for a great fortune—preferably the highest grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen activated his technique, directly causing her to draw a perfect upper-tier fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One relied on divine blessing, the other on personal power—yet both ended up with exactly what they desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the mountain’s small activities: one person blindfolded and carried on their back across a bridge, while the other guided them—mistakes meant falling into the pool, testing their unspoken understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a fee, staff would recite romantic symbolism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, they used simple games to help shy couples increase physical contact and deepen affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides these, there were other simpler activities—but these two participants each had their own plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most absurdly, they were inexplicably perfectly matched—even when Chu Ruoyan stumbled, Li Chen seemed to anticipate her intentions, always helping her succeed while gaining an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, a woman wearing a hooded cloak, full-figured, stumbled toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fleeting glance revealed her breathtaking beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Chen had caught her, he could have easily grasped that ample bounty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he merely activated his internal energy, stabilizing her instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His action earned Chu Ruoyan’s approval and the hooded woman’s gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the games, two fools were seen fighting over a woman, disrupting everyone’s activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen didn’t even bother speaking—he flicked his finger through the air, and both men spat blood and collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing they had angered a powerful cultivator, they immediately rose and apologized, then left at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before a true powerhouse, they dared not let lust override reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was merely a warning—if they still didn’t learn, it wouldn’t end with spitting blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nearby onlookers believed it was the Love God manifesting, punishing the troublemakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, more people rushed to pray beneath the Love Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, a new legend was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Chu Ruoyan, standing beside him, saw clearly—this wasn’t divine intervention; the man before them was a true god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pleasant day ended as they descended the mountain at dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ruoyan was deeply moved—three days! Finally, a proper date!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyuan Mountain was perfect in every way—except Li Chen was annoyed that no five-star inn or even a hourly room existed nearby. What terrible business sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today’s goal had been achieved—winning Chu Ruoyan was only a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A date, after all, hinges on feedback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a woman truly likes someone, she will naturally show initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Li Chen’s view, the final outcome mattered, but the journey was indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his strength and status, acquiring beauty was trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he didn’t rule out doing so himself someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with a woman like Chu Ruoyan, he savored the process of winning her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he knew the difference between who to live with and who to sleep with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1077,"2026-06-20T21:59:17.413Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5a0d0a3b44d748d91af65ef71fdeb90eb6a3855ca475a6f056e22df6b1abc615","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-35","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-33",766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--cover.jpg"]