Chapter 113: Defile! Disrupt! The Inner! Palace! Mouth! Teeth!

Brother Li Longwu, seeing these words is like seeing me in person.

I have always had a deep bond with you, like that of brothers.

Due to some special reasons and a twist of fate, I am currently in your Inner Palace.

This matter is not what the Imperial Concubine or I desired, so I hope Brother Long will not blame me.

*Cough, cough. *

Or, if you must blame someone, just blame her; it has nothing to do with me.

I am a victim who was kidnapped!

Do you think I wanted to come to your Inner Palace?

Just kidding, it's not like I haven't seen the world.

This little scene, I... *hiss*.

I really haven't seen it!

On the road as Ran Guifei carried him away, the white fox in her arms had eyes that were nearly dazzled.

There was a beauty to it like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden; looking left and right, it felt like every kind of flower was quite good.

This one is pretty, that one is not bad either.

Hey! This one is even better!

Youthful, mature, shy, in full bloom... different ages, different temperaments, plump or slender, each exhausting their own beauty.

These women locked in the deep palace were indeed worthy of being the concubines of the Shenzhou Emperor.

And although their strength varied, most of these women possessed cultivation, allowing them to have longer and more beautiful blooming periods.

*Slurp. *

The white fox swallowed his saliva; he had to admit that he... might be a little hungry.

He wanted to pick some flowers to eat.

No other meaning, back in the early years when I was hanging out with wild beasts in the mountains, when I couldn't get meat, I could only eat leaves, gnaw on bark, or bite into flowers and grass...

In short, it was purely an appetite.

"Tsk."

Smacking his lips with envy, Ren Yidao sighed in his heart:

"So, is this the dream of a man?"

To sleep drunk on the knees of beauties, to wake up holding the power of the world.

I wouldn't dare say these two sentences cover everything, but they can definitely count as the yearning of most men; obtaining one of the two is already difficult enough, let alone both.

Since ancient times, the Emperor has been that enviable person.

As the master of a dynasty sitting over One Divine Continent, Li Long is just such a lucky guy to be envied.

A noble of Heaven's mandate, with extraordinary talent, enjoying the beauties of the Inner Palace alone.

This kind of good fortune is truly enviable.

"Damn it, since I am here, don't blame me!"

Sorry, Brother Long!

I came, I saw, I conquered.

I, Ren Yidao, came to this Inner Palace to conquer you resentful women of the palace.

I want to...

Defile! Disrupt! The Inner! Palace! Mouth! Teeth!

Everyone come over, come pet the fox!

As long as I make them fall under my charm, bewitched by me to the point of losing their souls.

That's right, this is also a method of defiling the Inner Palace...

*Heh heh. *

You don't really think I, Ren Yidao, would be that kind of person, do you?

I am a dignified Auspicious Beast; how could I be like that scoundrel Zuo Yungui?

You truly underestimate me!

(Zuo Yungui: *Achoo! * Who is cursing me?)

Isn't this a perfect conquest?

Even if

Even if I am asked about it later, I can say they were the ones who made the first move; I did nothing, I am just an innocent victim!

Shouldn't they be made to restrain themselves instead of blaming the victim's attire?

This punch has a hundred years of cultivation; can you withstand it?

Ren Yidao's plan was well-calculated, and he was prepared to display the exquisite techniques he had studied for a hundred years.

But unfortunately.

None of his skills came in handy.

Because those women who should have been charmed by him were, at this moment, choosing to ignore him one by one.

Hmm?

Is my charm insufficient?

Why are they all bowing their heads so low...

The reason is actually very simple; it is not that Ren Yidao's charm is insufficient.

It is that the fierce might of certain people is too great.

Although Imperial Concubine Ran was dressed differently, her face was known to everyone in the palace; there was no one who did not recognize her.

Along this journey, Ren Yidao witnessed what it truly meant to bow down the moment one saw her.

From the lowest maids and eunuchs to the highest-ranking concubines, there was no one who did not lower their heads and pay respects upon seeing Imperial Concubine Ran.

"Greetings, Your Ladyship."

"Greetings, Elder Sister."

"Paying respects to Imperial Concubine!"

"……"

As for all of this, Imperial Concubine Ran's only response was a gentle nod.

Even though she was nominally cast into the Cold Palace, not many people truly believed she had fallen out of favor.

The Ran Family was a military clan, serving as generals for generations in the Li Dynasty; they already held great military power, and Imperial Concubine Ran had been childhood sweethearts with His Majesty, growing up together with a deep bond.

If not for the fact that the current Empress Zhao had been personally chosen by the Late Emperor before his passing, the position of Empress would surely have belonged to Ran Yeting, and no one would have dared to contend for it.

Yet, even if Empress Zhao had managed the Inner Palace for many years, she would not necessarily dare to say she had a ten-out-of-ten certainty of toppling Imperial Concubine Ran.

Although Empress Zhao was the mistress of the Inner Palace on the surface, if one were to truly weigh the pros and cons, everyone had their own private judgment.

Fortunately, Imperial Concubine Ran seemed not to care about such things, always staying tucked away in her own palace to cultivate quietly, unwilling to stir up conflict with Empress Zhao, which was why the Inner Palace had maintained a superficial peace.

As time passed, Imperial Concubine Ran's reputation gradually faded, and not many people kept her in their sights anymore.

It was not until the birth of the Twelfth Princess and the Thirteenth Prince in recent years that Imperial Concubine Ran finally returned to the public eye.

And that farce from a while ago could be considered the biggest disturbance related to Imperial Concubine Ran in recent years.

Imperial Concubine Ran cast into the Cold Palace, the Ran Family losing power, the Princess and Prince being abandoned...

These pieces of news sounded pleasant to the ear, stirring up thoughts in restless concubines and luring out quite a few vermin.

But what was the result?

Those who only had thoughts but didn't act were fine, but as for those who truly took action, one by one, they were either had their hands and feet chopped off or were directly beheaded.

The eyes and ears planted in the Inner Palace by the noble families and Feudatory Kings were slashed away by seven or eight out of ten.

Only then did they belatedly realize that something was wrong...

Oh!

So these were all a conspiracy by that bastard Li Long to lure them into a trap.

This dog Emperor was truly too vicious!

While cursing, they unwillingly cut off their own limbs to survive, never reflecting on what problems they themselves might have had.

As for whether Imperial Concubine Ran, who played the bait in this chess game, had truly fallen out of favor, although no one dared to investigate further, everyone knew it in their hearts.

The eyes of the masses were bright, and the concubines competing for favor were even more shrewd.

At the beginning, they could still hide it, but as days went by, who didn't know where His Majesty ran to every single day...

The Cold Palace?

Heh, that was more like a palace of spring, right?

But sour as they were, and hateful as they were, after this battle, no one dared to act rashly again, not even daring to indulge in sharp-tongued gossip.

The Inner Palace, after being washed in blood, was unexpectedly peaceful.

This was also the reason why Ren Yidao could see such an Inner Palace devoid of the smell of gunpowder.

The Inner Palace trip that had excited Ren Yidao ended up with a boring result of "loud thunder but small raindrops."

After walking into the Cold Palace, Ren Yidao, in his white fox form, was gently placed on the table by the window.

Freedom!

Hmm, it was time to slip away.

However, when to run still required careful timing.

He could only wait for Imperial Concubine Ran to lose interest in him on her own; otherwise, an ordinary white fox could not escape the palm of her hand.

"Hmm, what should I do?"

Could he only bring out his trump card?

Should he mark his territory? Or should he make her experience being a pooper-scooper...

But no matter which one, it was fucking shameful!!?

I have my pride, too.

But besides this method, he could only wait until she lost interest in him before slipping away, and that time was far too uncertain.

If he had known, he would have let the Fox Tail Clone go to comfort Li Lingling; why did he have to use his main body?

Just as Ren Yidao was internally conflicted about whether to pay such a tragic price, Imperial Concubine Ran spoke up.

She looked at the white fox sitting obediently on the table and smiled lightly:

"Little fox, do you know? The Ran Family has a secret, inherited Gazing Qi and Reading Faces technique, and only one person per generation can learn it."

Hmm?

Ren Yidao perked up and tilted his head to look at Imperial Concubine Ran.

What kind of single-lineage secret technique was this?

"Back then, the ancestor of the Ran Family had already taken a liking to the ancestor of the Li Family while he was still farming, certain that he would have immense wealth and status in the future."

"The two became friends when they were at their lowest, and in the end, he even followed him to rebel, eventually conquering all of Beigan and establishing the dynasty, and he received the rewards he deserved."

This was the first time Ren Yidao had learned the story of Beigan; he hadn't expected the ancestor of the Li Family to have been a farmer back then.

A mere farmer, how exactly did he manage to overthrow the old forces in this world that possessed Dharma Power?

With such a premise, the difficulty of starting a rebellion with just a pole, like in his past life, would have been greatly increased.

This made Ren Yidao truly quite curious.

However, Ran Guifei did not continue to elaborate on this matter, but instead continued speaking about the secret arts.

She sneered twice, as if recalling the unpleasantness of that time, but then lifted her chin with a hint of smugness.

"Those ignorant and rigid old things, when I wanted to learn, they kept saying things about following the rites and traditions of passing it to men but not women—heh, what a joke!"

"But after I swept through my peers, holding the imperial edict given by His Majesty, didn't they still obediently let me learn?"

Ren Yidao: pondered, fell silent, and then gave up.

At a time like this, there is no need to dwell on whether you are more impressive, or if that piece of paper from my brother is more impressive.

What kind of child is so bad at holding a conversation?

Do you have any sense at all!

If it's something you shouldn't ask, then don't ask.

If it's something that isn't conducive to unity, then don't say it!

People, when under someone else's roof, still need to learn how to read the room.

"My daughter's Qi Gazing Technique was taught to her by me."

The white fox, who had been vaguely feeling that something was wrong, paused mid-stretch, its muscles stiffening all over.

Hiss!

Wait, that means...

Observing the white fox's movements, Ran Guifei laughed like a mischievous child and spoke softly:

"So, I have known from the very beginning that you are not just an ordinary white fox."

Ran Guifei smiled as she pointed a finger at the white fox's brow, saying with certainty:

"You... are a Fox Demon."

!!!

???

Huh?

It had been a long time since Ren Yidao felt such a sense of impending doom; the fur all over the white fox's body stood on end, and it arched its back, slowly retreating.

Wait, wait a moment!

My lady, don't get excited, listen to me explain!!!

You were the one who dragged me to the Inner Palace, I didn't come here on my own initiative!

"Don't worry, I know you are not an evil demon."

Ran Guifei looked at the little fox, whose tail was also puffed up, and waved her hand:

"For a demon like you, it is not easy to cultivate such Good Merit."

It turns out that doing good deeds in daily life really does pay off; the Merit accumulated once again allowed Ren Yidao to avoid the worst-case scenario.

"Thank you for comforting Ling'er; I was originally worried about how to help her let go, I didn't expect that such a simple method would work."

Calming down slightly in his heart, Ren Yidao realized that Ran Guifei had already arrived before he left Li Lingling's room, and had even been observing in secret for a long time.

What a pervert!

Glancing at Ran Guifei from the corner of his eye, Ren Yidao silently evaluated her.

You like lurking in dark corners so much, it seems you are well-suited to be a homeroom teacher.

Ran Guifei did not know she had already been labeled in the white fox's heart, and instead said:

"I don't know why you came to Wentian, and I don't care."

"Let His Majesty worry about the affairs of the world; I only care about my two children."

She gazed deeply at the white fox and said softly:

"Ling'er has a simple heart, and I have always been worried about her; if you could be by her side to protect her, it would put my mind at ease."

"So, little fox, are you willing to be her Spirit Pet?"

?

Sorry?

This mother, what are you thinking?

I am not just her Senior Brother, I am her Father God.

You want me to be her Spirit Pet?

Where do you expect me to put my face!!?

Ren Yidao could not even bother to hide it; he shook his head rapidly, his resistance written all over his face.

Seeing the white fox's reaction, Ran Guifei sighed in disappointment and gave a bitter smile:

"Not willing? Sigh, it was my presumption."

"However, how should I deal with you?"

The negotiation had effectively collapsed, and there were not many choices left before Ren Yidao.

The white fox lowered its body slightly, watching the Imperial Concubine, who was knitting her brows, and waited for an opportunity to slowly retreat.

Before it could move away, Ran Yeting over there sighed and relaxed her furrowed brows.

"Since that is the case, then forget it..."

"You have done a kindness for Ling'er; not only can I not make things difficult for you, but I must also give you a reward."

Opening her arms toward the white fox, Ran Guifei beckoned to him with a beaming smile.

"Come, come over here to me, I will give you something good."

What thing?

Could it be a new game?

Ren Yidao was naturally unwilling to take the risk of stepping forward, and without even paying her any mind, he intended to force a breakout.

Women are all big pig trotters.

Don't think you can trick me!

But being guarded like this, the smile on Ran Guifei deepened, and she spoke leisurely:

"Don't worry, little fox."

"Rest assured, if I truly wanted to harm you, you wouldn't have been able to escape from the very beginning."

No, as long as I want to, I can actually run.

Even now, you wouldn't be able to stop me if I wanted to leave.

But no matter what, it would expose my true strength.

It was fine when I was at Heavenly Street; at worst, I could just flee the city, but now I am deep inside the Imperial Palace...

Oh ho, exciting.

But after thinking about it, Ren Yidao still felt that Ran Guifei could be trusted for the time being.

After hesitating for a moment, Ren Yidao still slowly walked in front of Ran Guifei, staring at her vigilantly.

His eyes were saying:

I am a good fox, don't you go too far!

"Such a good boy."

As if the words spoken before did not exist, Ran Guifei smiled and began to stroke the white fox's fur.

"I held back for a long time before, fearing that you would be scared off."

Having set aside her burdens, Ran Guifei happily gave the white fox a thorough petting from head to toe.

Ren Yidao originally wanted to refuse, but unfortunately, Ran Guifei's technique was truly somewhat superb.

The white fox gave up resistance and let the Imperial Concubine have her way with him.

No, she is worthy of being an Imperial Concubine in the deep palace.

This technique is just different from the simple and honest social-anxious people of the Horn Star in the Divine Path Sect.

Her finger technique is truly very nimble...

And just at the moment the white fox was in a daze, Ran Guifei's fingertip lightly tapped his brow.

!!!

Ren Yidao had just wanted to break free when he felt a surging power rush in along her slender fingertip!

It went straight from his brow into his Consciousness Sea!

He heard Ran Guifei's whisper.

"Don't be afraid, it is just to form a good connection."

Having suffered through torture, I finally managed to grit my teeth and write this out... Begging for votes... It should be one update, but it's 4200 characters, and I didn't take a leave of absence, so I'll praise myself.