Chapter 145: It's All Because of My Damn Charm! (Two-in-one)

Being watched by a burning gaze, Ren Yidao slowly turned his head to the side.

Question: Did Li Fengyao just get suppressed by my kingly aura?

Good news: It suppressed him.

Bad news: I used a bit too much force, I overacted...

Ren Yidao thought he was just bragging, and he was indeed bragging.

But he forgot that when someone without ability says unrealistic things, that is called bragging.

When a capable person brags, the brag is no longer just a brag.

It is an ambition.

It is his vision for the future.

Therefore, in Li Fengyao's eyes, those words just now were Ren Yidao's astonishing ambition!

Ren Yidao was not satisfied with what was before him because his goal lay at a higher place.

Without hiding his admiration for Ren Yidao, Li Fengyao stared with burning eyes and slowly spoke:

"This time, this Palace can swear, there is not a single half-word of falsehood."

The two had been talking past each other for a long time; Ren Yidao pondered for a moment and felt that he really couldn't refuse too bluntly.

From the very beginning, he had been creating surprises and accidents for Li Fengyao.

"Actually, none of them are good things."

Those grand aspirations, except for a few who could not understand the deep meaning hidden within, could each be called an eternal masterpiece, sufficient to be passed down to future generations.

"Daoist, please stay your step!"

It was not for any special reason, nor was it because of any difficult past.

But the premise was that Ren Yidao was not her Foster Father, and Li Lingling was not her Junior Sister and sworn sister.

She simply had no way to respond to these words.

Ren Yidao: Oh no, I've become an SSR!

What should I do?

"... Slow!"

"In the path of literature, I am inferior to him."

"As for the rest, I merely intend to become the co-ruler of the world and sit upon this throne of the mortal emperor."

When Li Fengyao reviewed the Recording Stone of the literary trial, he finally understood just how precarious his victory had been.

If the Lord of Northern Gan was also just one link in Li Fengyao's ultimate goal, then the Wanhua Valley puppet was merely a temporary forbearance.

And Li Fengyao, remaining in the private room, did not move his gaze from the seat where Ren Yidao had previously sat for a long time after he left.

But this actually fit the stereotypical impression people had of the Divine Path Sect.

!!!

Maintaining a deadpan expression, he nodded at Li Fengyao, neither agreeing nor refusing.

While Ren Yidao was constructing his grand "Fox Cafe promotion" plan in his mind, Yu Yu obediently handed him a cup of hot tea.

He truly wanted Ren Yidao to accompany him.

Time to go, time to go; it's better to stay away from this kind of person in the future.

No, what is wrong with you?

How are you even happier!

"Today's matter was this Palace's lack of consideration; I hope the Daoist will not take offense."

Hilarious.

"Is using this as a reason enough?"

Treat to a meal, behead, accept as a dog.

They are all card-collecting enthusiasts.

Regarding Li Fengyao's purpose and ambition, and having gained a fanatical fan who was obsessed with him.

Having said that, he turned and left.

Click.

After a day's time, those princes and princesses who had been hypnotized and given suggestions should have adapted by now.

"What she, Li Qiushui, can give you, I can give you just the same, and I can give you even more."

But she, kind-hearted by nature, truly could not do the work of fanning the flames behind someone's back, and could only lower her head and mumble:

Men who are obsessed with strength are not cute at all.

"No..."

Hiss...

At this moment, his performance was as if he had completely torn off his outer disguise, revealing his cold, true nature.

"He is a hero of the highest order in the world, but he may not necessarily be a good man of the highest order."

The noble woman chuckled and asked in return:

With a gaze dark and unclear, she chuckled to herself:

"No matter what you want..."

But he had not expected that it was only now that he suddenly realized he was wrong.

Strange.

The fiercer the horse, the greater the sense of accomplishment when it is subdued!

Li Qiushui is silent.

"Family, I just saw an Incarnation of greed."

To take the beauties of the Earthly Realm into one's arms, and to recruit the heroes of the world into one's ledger!

Li Qiushui raises an eyebrow, turning her head to look at the graceful woman who made such a remark, not knowing why she suddenly said this.

People like them, besides collecting cards, also enjoy breaking others in!

To make beauties bow their heads, and to force heroes to bend their knees.

But the essence of such behavior is actually social anxiety, a refusal to interact with others, using a cold exterior to avoid all kinds of trouble.

Looking at the well-behaved Junior Sister, he asks out of the blue:

Fortunately, Ran Guifei is not looking for an answer from Li Qiushui, and after a light laugh, she speaks leisurely:

"Alright, tell me, which man has caught your eye?"

"Don't look at me with such surprise; I said the same thing in front of His Majesty."

Unruly and arrogant... these traits are not a deduction for a superior like Li Fengyao.

What is going on with this Li Family? Besides having too much of a killer instinct, they have a special fondness for foxes, right?

"But I think, if she were rejected, she wouldn't feel very good inside either."

He is the oldest prince besides the Eldest Prince, and also a heaven-gifted talent whose fame is on par with Li Qiushui.

He, Li Fengyao, is the same!

Ren Yidao is a man of talent and appearance who is not yet married, and Li Lingling is of extraordinary background and is innocent and cute; they are a perfect match by any measure.

Bad, terribly bad.

He stands up indifferently, turns to walk outside, and leaves behind one sentence:

"You don't even understand what I need, so what are you talking to me about dividing the world and ruling it?"

"I don't feel I need your help, nor do I want to lend you a hand."

"It, it would be better to be a bit more tactful."

Maintaining a cold exterior, Ren Yidao walks toward the gate step by step.

"That would be excellent!"

Lingling, Sister really can only help you this much; I can't speak for you any more than this.

It's almost time!

It's almost time to leave!

Don't keep me!

Don't keep me...

Yu Yu:?

What does Foster Father mean by this?

Is he talking about Lingling's matter?

Regarding the affair she stumbled upon yesterday, Yu Yu harbors an extremely complex and twisted emotion.

"It's uncomfortable, I don't want to say too much to a man..."

"Come to think of it, is it me who has a problem, or are you Li family members not quite right?"

And in that probing confrontation yesterday, he had easily lost to the other party again.

Originally, Li Fengyao's intention in inviting Ren Yidao this time was, first, to invite the Divine Path Sect behind him to form an alliance, and second, to find an opportunity to avenge the humiliation he suffered earlier.

One word: slow!

"Should I explicitly refuse? Or should I be a bit more tactful?"

The short-sighted little fox ended up thinking wrong; if he had agreed just now, Li Fengyao might have looked down on him, and might not have valued him much.

His tone is relaxed, without the slightest feeling of bitterness or deep hatred.

And Ren Yidao is left completely bewildered by Li Fengyao's enthusiasm, having long forgotten the two Junior Sisters from yesterday.

Moreover, his thinking is more inclined toward the traditional emperor, good at using the art of the imperial heart.

Since no one has come to the door yet, it proves that his initial attempt didn't have any major problems.

Yu Yu:?

"Ah?"

What is this?

A man!!?

But saying it directly is definitely not okay.

After finishing, he feels uncomfortable all over, tilts his head back, and howls:

But in fact, he might not be considered innocent either.

Li Qiushui subconsciously retorts:

"Little Yu, what should one do if they are being pestered by someone?"

Compared to the joy of this matter, what did that little bit of unpleasantness yesterday count for?

"Ren Yidao, you will definitely be mine."

He doesn't reflect on his own actions; he should think about what he has done.

Ren Yidao turns his head, only to see Li Fengyao's appreciative expression.

Scary, scary.

They have been sending a message to the outside world—"I am not to be trifled with! Don't come near me! Don't you come over here!"

"Before this, I had always thought that no one in the world could understand my thoughts; fortunately, I have met you, Daoist."

"Men, huh—"

"But I told him, and he wouldn't listen to me!"

A moment of carelessness nearly led to a great disaster.

Li Fengyao was not drunk at all, and his previous words were by no means impulsive.

Ren Yidao had spent too much time with Li Long, an Emperor who seemed more like a cultivator than a ruler, which made him subconsciously forget a bad habit of those in power.

Smiling at Li Fengyao, Ren Yidao nodded:

"Enough."

Raising his hand to his chest, he gripped the necklace behind his clothes and pulled it off with force.

"My Dao is not lonely!"

"Perhaps I can make good use of this trait to advance my Fox Cafe enterprise."

"Could it be that I have a hidden attribute of 【Special Attack against the Li Family】?"

……

"Farewell."

To this, Li Fengyao answered as follows:

For so many years, this had always been the style of the Divine Path Sect members walking in the world.

No, this was not Li Fengyao's fault.

"Why is everyone so interested in me, one after another?"

Maintaining his previously aloof attitude, Ren Yidao did not appreciate it and said coldly:

"It is I who underestimated the heroes of the world, hehe."

In the eyes of the vast majority, he was a strong contender for the next Emperor.

Although Yu Yu was a bit curious about why her Foster Father had appeared on the bed earlier, it was she who had made the mistake first, so she felt a bit embarrassed to bring it up.

In any case, no matter what stalling tactic is used, let this agitated fellow stabilize first.

In terms of true strength, he was still inferior to Ren Yidao.

When it comes down to it, why was Li Fengyao so obsessed with ascending the throne?

"In this world, it is fortunate that there is still you!"

How should a normal person's thinking be treated?

"I originally wanted to recruit Li Fengyao today, but he made me forget everything; I'll talk about it later if there's a chance."

"I, I have never encountered such a thing."

"The throne of Beigan, hehe... others have it, and I want it too; how is that for a reason?"

"I will continue to promote it when there is a chance! It can definitely be put to good use next time!"

"But I didn't expect there to be an unexpected joy."

It's all because of my damn charm, cough cough cough...

"No? Oh? You've been looking for me these past two days, isn't it for the sake of a man?"

Coupled with some vague feelings deep in the young girl's heart, she became even more conflicted.

This person has great talent, great ambition, and great perseverance.

How hateful!

I actually didn't anticipate that this fellow's composition was so complex.

After all, he had been forced to learn some secrets of Wanhua Valley, so he should be more careful at this time and not push Li Fengyao too hard.

After hearing Li Fengyao's shout, Ren Yidao had to stop and look back.

And for someone so mysterious and unfathomable, who also had a great background that could not be easily provoked.

The act one puts on must be finished, even if one has to do it on one's knees.

Who told me to be both a peerless beauty of the Earthly Realm and a rare hero?

"Who would have thought that the like-minded person I have been searching for for many years would only be found today."

Was Lingling originally this brave!?

"... Then let's still be a bit more tactful; perhaps she is very fragile inside."

Who wouldn't be confused seeing this?

At first, Ren Yidao thought this was just a Hongmen Banquet.

Can we not do this kind of thing?

As the light flickered, his appearance changed, and his long hair draped down like a waterfall.

？？？

"Why do you harbor such great ambitions?"

Realizing only now that he had been too clever by half, Ren Yidao could only swallow his broken teeth.

This damn thing was actually "Discussing Heroes over Boiled Wine"!?

"The heroes of the world today are only you and me!"

People like them, when facing such rare and precious talent, their first reaction is either to destroy it or to pocket it.

His own Imperial Father was indeed a great ruler with grand strategies, but in terms of his private life, it was hard to agree with.

It's very strange!

And he lost inexplicably, was defeated in a muddle, and ended up in a sorry state.

The more unruly Ren Yidao acted at this moment, the more it made Li Fengyao excited to see such a catch.

It is merely "I want to."

Imperial Concubine Ran smiled seductively and shrugged her shoulders, completely unconcerned.

A miscalculation.

What was in his cup was not wine at all.

Li Qiushui is an expert in the King's Way, radiating the aura of an emperor.

"But I ask that the Daoist gives it more thought after returning; Feng Yao will always be waiting for the Daoist to turn back."

They would suddenly discover that they had begun to take an interest in foxes, and would subconsciously have their servants scour the entire city to get foxes for them.

Ren Yidao, having suffered an initial setback, did not continue to loiter outside, but instead returned to his residence with his tail between his legs, looking dejected.

But I am not Uncle Liu, and you are not Chancellor Cao!

He... she shook her head, letting her hair fall to her waist.

……

Stroking the white fox's head, Imperial Concubine Ran sighed with emotion:

Behind the door, Ren Yidao blinked and muttered in his heart:

Before leaving, Ren Yidao suddenly asked:

"Since Your Highness shares similar ambitions, I wonder if you could tell Ren the reason."

If it weren't for the fact that Ren Yidao had no interest in such things, the title of first place in the literary examination would never have fallen to him.

He exclaimed excitedly, even bordering on agitation:

"But it's fine; I unexpectedly learned many secrets today."

Either keep a respectful distance and avoid them entirely, or crowd forward to claim some connection.

Li Fengyao had always looked down on his peers with his talent; that was the first time he felt inferior.

Draining the liquid in his cup in one gulp, Li Fengyao's eyes became clear, and the redness on his face faded.

……

"Your grand ambition for hegemony, what does it have to do with me?"

Rather, it is a bonus.

To transform one's body into a spirit, standing high above, looking down upon all living beings, being extremely cold toward the affairs of others, and not caring in the slightest about whether others live or die.

Ren Yidao is no ordinary person; he forgot that this Li Fengyao is likewise no ordinary person.

Ren Yidao felt very innocent; he had only wanted to come and sponge a meal.

From Li Fengyao's perspective, what Ren Yidao had always shown was his mysterious side.

He compromised helplessly:

"Fine, next time I meet him, I will mention it to him tactfully."

To be willing to become a puppet of Wanhua Valley for this, is it really worth it?

Ren Yidao did not understand before, but now he understands a little.

Wanted to do it, so he did it.

"Is it really not?"

After a long silence, Li Qiushui nodded with difficulty:

"……Yes."

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