[{"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-77":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},2336516,4569,"Chapter 77: You Must Stay Alert and Deny Li Chen Any Opportunity","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-77",77,"\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi, inside the Holy Tiger, saw her nephew and two clan members escape, and finally sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the situation that followed was beyond her control—the Holy Tiger refused to communicate with her and went on a rampage killing beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One beast after another died before Wu Nanzhi’s eyes; luckily, the Holy Tiger had not yet attacked any humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Holy Tiger bit through the bear demon’s neck, a familiar figure appeared on the treetops above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen this man before—at the Matchmaking Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Li Chen’s striking good looks, any woman who saw him found it hard to forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she didn’t know Li Chen’s name, she desperately shouted for him to hurry away—but it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Holy Tiger suddenly leaped back, entering a defensive stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, inexplicably, the Holy Tiger returned into her body, leaving her completely naked before Li Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s how it happened,” Wu Nanzhi said, nestled in Li Chen’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for this posture was simple—Li Chen had seen her fall and instinctively caught her in his arms as she landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. So you’re not a tiger spirit,” Li Chen nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world is vast and full of wonders—there are cultivators like this, truly astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your hands,” Wu Nanzhi blushed furiously, for one of Li Chen’s hands rested on her waist, the other on her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong with my hands?” Li Chen didn’t let go—he squeezed a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to say, the texture is really nice, and it's even too big to cover with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason his hand rested on her chest wasn’t to hold her steady—it was simply because Li Chen found it more comfortable, and indeed it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a little strength regained, Wu Nanzhi, still blushing, struggled to break free from Li Chen’s grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those few squeezes had made her body go weak and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop staring!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen’s reply left Wu Nanzhi utterly flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I meant for you to stop looking—not to keep looking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi expected Li Chen, at this moment, to look embarrassed, show some grace, close his eyes, turn his back, and take off his clothes for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she could reluctantly accept them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was, Li Chen had no intention of removing his clothes—he stared directly, even stroking his chin, as if evaluating her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Wu Nanzhi realize this man had no shame at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen then said something that nearly made her spit blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t cover up—I’ve seen it all before, and those tiny hands of yours can’t hide anything this big.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being teased by a man her nephew’s age, the shame nearly made her faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if she fainted, wouldn’t he just take advantage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she forced herself to stay awake, refusing to give Li Chen any opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calmer now, Wu Nanzhi realized this man’s thinking was abnormal—he couldn’t be judged by normal standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she spoke: “Young Master, could you please lend me some clothes? When I get out, I will repay you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are so many people outside the secret realm—if I appear like this, what will happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How will you repay me? With your body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-you—you’re driving me crazy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does clothing have to do with offering your body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I offered my body, it’d be too casual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi simply couldn’t follow Li Chen’s train of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he didn’t recognize her—last time at Matchmaking Mountain, she wore a hooded cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, back then Li Chen behaved quite well; she’d had a favorable impression of him—but now she was furious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she blushed, the more Li Chen wanted to tease her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the angrier she got, the harder she squeezed—and the more of her soft flesh slipped between her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the light pillar hadn’t appeared yet, Li Chen had nothing better to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lend clothes? Impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you cover up, what am I supposed to look at?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the woman’s expression as if she wanted to bite him to death, Li Chen said: “How about this—you follow me. We trace the Holy Tiger’s path and see if we can find your dropped clothes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen was just playing—he had no shame at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not the one naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching someone else endure this kind of outdoor exposure is so thrilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi still couldn’t understand how such a man existed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was nothing but a scoundrel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi was angry, but she didn’t know how to morally pressure Li Chen—because in her view, his behavior was utterly immoral, and he didn’t seem like a moral person at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she thought carefully, Li Chen hadn’t actually done anything wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clothes were his—he didn’t have to lend them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No rule required him to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi wanted to run away immediately—but what if she met someone else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Li Chen was only looking; who knew what a deranged person might do if she encountered one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, then I’ll have to trouble you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much thought, Wu Nanzhi surrendered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up completely naked and followed beside Li Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, she felt a chilling draft over every inch of her skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes darted everywhere, terrified someone might suddenly appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially that mix of shame and embarrassment made her walk awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone saw her walking naked through the forest, they’d think she was a pervert!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If word got out, the entire Wu family would be disgraced!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi was furious—she should never have come to the capital!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Wu Qi had to drag her into this wilderness secret realm—now look what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was in this state, and he was probably dead or missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Chen noticed the woman’s earlobes were bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Walk faster!” Wu Nanzhi scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen walked slower and slower—he had no urgency at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could even hear him chuckling as he walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi wanted nothing more than to bury her head somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Wu Nanzhi, Li Chen was nothing short of a demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was nothing like the elegant, refined Li Chen she’d met on Matchmaking Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she remembered correctly, this wicked man had a lover, didn’t he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time she saw him, he was with a stunningly beautiful woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman was young, gorgeous, and had an exquisite figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi had never seen such a refined and beautiful woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she’d observed for a while—this man treated his companion with great tenderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t understand why he was so gentle to other women but so cruel to her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Li Chen’s experience, this woman was very beautiful—if you were kind to her, she might not remember it, since too many men were kind to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you teased her, she’d remember it forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once emotion stirred, the rest would be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Wu Nanzhi was lost in thought, a rustling came from the surrounding bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instantly hid behind Li Chen, peering cautiously toward the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out popped a creature resembling a guinea pig—its appearance was endearing, covered in soft gray fur that begged to be touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes were round and bright, glowing with curious yet slightly dull wonder, as if fascinated by the world but always a beat slow to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its temperament was gentle; it never attacked first—even when faced with predatory beasts, it merely stared blankly, seemingly unaware of the hostility in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen, raised in the palace, had never seen such a fascinating creature—he went over to pet it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Wu Nanzhi hadn’t pulled him away, he’d have played with it longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Wu Nanzhi had nearly been driven mad by Li Chen all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know if he was doing it on purpose—he was curious about everything: teasing birds, staring at flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, she’d want to do the same—but right now, she was naked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen would be the most unforgettable man of her entire life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After trudging slowly for a while, they finally reached the place where Wu Nanzhi had transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the wolf demon’s remains, the area was a tangle of fallen trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her clothes were hanging high up on a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Nanzhi glanced at Li Chen and found Li Chen looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew this man would never help her get them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Chen knew she thought that, he’d surely say: Exactly—it wasn’t me who tore them, why should I fetch them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1414,"2026-06-20T21:59:17.413Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bfade6b105b2df25c641fb2b8e9cd56b4006b5592fbadf785530e9e2ed268219","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-78","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-76",766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--cover.jpg"]