"Oh?"
A flicker of interest crossed An Zhen's eyes.
Devil Spirit Great White Shark.
A deep-sea demon whale with over 600,000 years of cultivation?
The two most classic Sea Soul Beasts in Douluo, besides the mermaid and the evil killer whale that ends up in the background, are these two.
That deep-sea demon whale was probably the wife of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who was killed by Tang San ten thousand years ago and was only one step away from becoming a god. She was also the Demon Empress in the original Dragon King Legend, and the mother of Lan Fuzi. As the wife of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, her cultivation level was naturally high. Moreover, she possessed the whale pearl left behind by the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, which, even after ten thousand years, would have accumulated nearly a million years of cultivation. Now, God Realm is probably still around, and fearing the Sea God's wrath against them, she dares not act arrogantly.
And Devil Spirit Great White Shark Xiao Bai is probably the Sea God mount mentioned by the Devil Spirit Great White Shark. She has a significant role in the Douluo series. In the first game, she naturally played the Sea God Island characters. During the Dragon King Legend era, she was killed by the Demon King in retaliation. She and her husband both died tragically at the Demon King's hands, but her daughter was saved by Tang Wulin, who was participating in the Sea God's trial. This daughter later took human form as Dong Qianqiu and was later renamed Bai Xiuxiu.
"Kill that 100,000-year-old Devil Spirit Great White Shark," An Zhen said calmly. "Sharks have many treasures, including the flesh and blood of a 100,000-year-old Sea Soul Beast. Little Tianzhen and the others are currently growing."
What Sea God's mount? That Sea God could even watch his own siblings, Bai Chenxiang, die before his very eyes. A mere 100,000-year-old Devil Spirit Great White Shark —even if it were the Sea God's mount that died, the Sea God would at most feel a loss of face. If that Xiao Bai had any brains, he should have retreated when facing the might of his Sun Moon Empire. Blocking his path wouldn't end well. Besides, he now has two God-Kings backing him. As long as it's within the rules, what can Tang San do to him?
"As for that deep-sea demon whale," An Zhen continued, "Lord Hongchen has recently been promoted to Level 10 Soul Master. When that happens, have Lord Hongchen accompany you to forcibly drive it away and warn it that if it dares to attack again, kill it."
The other party occupies that area of water and refuses to leave. Either it's because of the resources there, or it's because her daughter needs it. But given the lack of any real connection between the two sides, An Zhen is unwilling to give up that incredibly lucrative resource point.
Furthermore, An Zhen is responsible for the safety of the Sun Moon Empire's citizens who are mining the veins.
"Oh, right," An Zhen suddenly added, "If you find a small deep-sea demon whale during the battle, it's probably the 600,000-year-old child. You can use it to drive it away, so as not to threaten the little fish's life, provided the little fish is sensible."
An Zhen had no intention of inheriting the Prime Minister's will regarding Xiao Bai and the Demon Emperor's two wives.
He was somewhat interested in Lan Fuzi and Dong Qianqiu ( Bai Xiuxiu ).
However, it will still be quite some time before those two reach the point where they can take human form after 100,000 years.
There are still two big fish now.
An Zhen had no ambition to become a prime minister, nor could he inherit the tragic legacy.
An Zhen could accept, and even like, Bing'er's scorpion tail, Zi Ji's dragon horns, dragon tail, and even some dragon scales that appeared on their bodies. But when he was intimate with the two women, they were in human form.
An Zhen and Tang San are enemies, or more accurately, they already are. Currently, their conflict isn't due to the Sea God wanting to take the genius from the Douluo Continent who ascended to godhood as his dog; that hasn't happened yet. Their conflict lies with Wang Donger.
Wang Donger and Tang Wutong are not the same person.
Their thoughts, behaviors, and habits are all different.
Wang Donger was An Zhen's first girlfriend.
Tang Wutong was Tang San's daughter.
But in the future, only one of these two is destined to emerge.
Although the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
However, An Zhen had no intention of communicating with the Deep Sea Demon Whale. The Demon Emperor's strength was insufficient. In an era where the Spirit Beast could not become a god, unless it was originally a god, it would be utterly useless. Moreover, in the original story, the other party had become very extreme due to her husband's death, and An Zhen didn't want an explosive device by her side.
"Yes," Kong Deming replied respectfully. Although he didn't know why His Highness said that, he only needed to do as he was told.
Regarding that so-called Sea God's mount.
Kong Deming held little reverence for that ethereal god. He returned to report only because he felt the final decision rested with His Highness.
"As for the Sea God, there's nothing to worry about," An Zhen said. "During the time the Grand Preceptor was away, His Highness took a master from the King of Gods of God Realm, and now the main hall even houses a statue he personally crafted. God Realm has a rule that Divinities cannot interfere with our World, or they will be punished as well."
"!"
A deep sense of surprise flashed in Kong Deming's eyes.
King of the Gods?
This is quite a prestigious title.
An Zhen glanced at the sky outside the window and said, " Prime Minister Hongchen has recently been researching a batch of large armored vehicles called mechs, some of which are capable of mining and transportation. The Grand Tutor and the Prime Minister should discuss this and expedite the implementation of various mining-related matters so that they can be put into operation."
"Yes," Kong Deming replied.
"Is there anything else, Imperial Preceptor?"
"All matters, big and small, have been completed."
"Then go back and rest for a bit." An Zhen's gaze fell on Kong Deming. "You've had a long journey these past few days, so take some time to improve yourself when you get back."
"Yes." Kong Deming left.
An Zhen looked at the two women beside him, stretched, and said, "Let's go, it's time to go home after work."
Xu Tianzhen stood up, a look of doubt appearing on the girl's fair face. "How did you know that the big deep-sea whale had a cub?"
"Just a guess." An Zhen smiled slightly and gently stroked Xu Tianzhen's little head.
Xu Tianzhen pouted. Did she look like someone who could be easily fooled? "Then why did you say not to endanger the other person's life?"
I have a feeling that this villain knows that little deep-sea whale.
Aside from the resources on land, the people of the Sun Moon Empire have never had any intention of maintaining the sustainable development of the Spirit Beasts when facing the Sea Soul Beast resources in the ocean. Moreover, the ocean is their territory, and killing a Spirit Beast that blocks their way makes everything else safer.
"Perhaps," An Zhen said with a smile, "I'm hoping that the other party might be female, and that after 100,000 years, she might choose to take human form and become a beautiful girl."
Xu Tianzhen:...
Xu Tianzhen put his hands on his hips, puffed out his cheeks, and looked a little angry. "You're trying to fool me."
"No, really."
An Zhen was helpless.
I don't want to say it, but you want to hear it.
Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe me.
"I'll deal with you when we get back." Xu Tianzhen had no intention of asking any further questions and turned to walk towards the entrance of the main hall.
An Zhen blinked.
You want to punish me?
An Zhen expressed his anticipation for this.
Back to Mingde Hall.
At the entrance, near the Soul Guide Elevator.
An Zhen stopped in his tracks.
A few seconds later.
A soft object bumped against An Zhen's back.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness." Orange took a step back nervously, her slender hands unconsciously and gently pinching the fabric of her dress. "I was a little distracted while walking."
"It's nothing." An Zhen's gaze fell on the orange.
"You don't seem to live in Mingde Hall, do you?"
"Huh? Yeah!" Orange nodded.
"So…" An Zhen looked at the building separating Mingde Hall and Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy not far away, his teasing gaze falling on Ju Zi, and said with a smile, "Ju Zi, do you want to serve me in bed?"
"I..." Orange's voice trembled slightly, her beautiful legs in black stockings gently clamping together. Even though she had already considered this possibility in the future, when she actually faced it, the tension still involuntarily surfaced.
The girl took a deep breath.
"Ju Zi can do it!" Ju Zi bowed.
A beautiful back curve was revealed to An Zhen, her bangs falling down to cover Ju Zi's cheeks, and her slightly trembling body revealed the girl's inner tension.
No matter how mature.
She was, after all, just an eighteen-year-old girl.
With no parents, she could be swallowed up by any towering wave.
"I see." An Zhen nodded.
Take a step forward.
An Zhen reached out and lifted Ju Zi's chin, revealing a beautiful, delicate face that was trying to appear calm, and then it got closer and closer.
"Hmm."
An Zhen held the orange in her mouth.
It's soft, and surprisingly, it does have a bit of an orange scent.
An Zhen thinks he really likes eating oranges.
Reaching out, An Zhen pulled Ju Zi's shapely body into his arms. He felt the girl's softness and the delicate, supple skin provided an excellent tactile experience even through her clothes.
An Zhen skillfully guided Ju Zi. Unprecedented emotions stimulated Ju Zi's brain, and her body reacted accordingly. Ju Zi's tense body gradually "softened," and she nestled halfway in An Zhen's arms.
Xu Tianzhen stood to the side with his arms crossed.
Really.
She knew it would be like this.
What kind of female official was found for her?
It was clearly something I found for myself.
A long time.
Only when he sensed the girl in his arms struggling slightly did An Zhen reluctantly end the kiss.
Oranges are really delicious.
"Mmm." Orange's tender skin now had an alluring pink blush, and she felt weak all over, half-nestling in An Zhen's arms. A pair of hands groped her body, and although it was only her back, through her clothes, a very stimulating and strange sensation kept surging into her brain.
"Your Highness, no." Ju Zi's body struggled gently, more like a seductive offer than reluctance. The girl tilted her face up, her cherry lips already bearing An Zhen's mark. "Not here."
She absolutely could not accept doing such a thing in public. Even though no one was around now, what if someone was? She was willing to give herself to someone, but she was not willing to become a plaything without any dignity; that kind of thing was simply too terrifying.
"Of course not here." An Zhen held Ju Zi in one arm and gently stroked Ju Zi's head with the other. The gentle embrace and caress gave Ju Zi a unique sense of security.
An Zhen said, "There's no need to rush this. Let's take it one step at a time."
"Alright."
An Zhen released the orange and his gaze fell on the beautiful girl in front of him.
"Go back and rest first. Wait for Little Tianzhen at the academy gate at nine o'clock the next day."
"Yes." Orange breathed a sigh of relief.
The situation seems to be better than she thought.
An Zhen went home.
Huo Yutong is cooking in the kitchen of his room.
An Zhen replenishes Yu Tong's energy daily.
Rub Rub~
It's tiny.
It instantly dispelled the fatigue of the day.
Although An Zhen was not tired.
"Hmm?" Huo Yutong, who was nestled in An Zhen's arms, suddenly raised his head.
The little nose sniffed gently.
Huo Yutong asked with a hint of doubt, "It smells like oranges?"
"We kissed and hugged," An Zhen said.
"I see." Huo Yutong nodded, her eyes, bright as stars, looking at An Zhen. "Ju Zi is already so pitiful, An Zhen, please don't bully her."
"Bullying?" An Zhen asked with a smile, her warm breath brushing against Huo Yutong's delicate white ears. "What kind of bullying? The kind where they usually bully Yutong."
"Hmm." Huo Yutong blushed, her white silk-clad legs wrapped around An Zhen's waist under her skirt. "Then... then I'll just tease you a little more."
Based on her understanding of An Zhen, the more someone acted that way, the more important they were to him. He wouldn't waste much time on people he had no interest in or even disliked.
Time passes.
Night.
"Slurp~"
It took a lot of talking.
And the strength in my hands.
An Zhen gently placed Xu Tianzhen, whose skin was almost entirely flushed pink from emotional excitement, into the quilt.
"Next time," Xu Tianzhen said, panting, "I won't let you off so easily next time."
"Mmm." An Zhen lay down next to Xu Tianzhen, with half of the little empress's body leaning against An Zhen's chest, while the other half was reserved for others.
An Zhen is divided into two equal parts.
The next day.
Orange was learning from an official.
First, you need to have some understanding of Empire.
Then learn how to handle government affairs.
Whether it's due to focused study or genuine talent, Orange is making rapid progress.
She underwent systematic training under the tutelage of several officials for a period of time. This was because An Zhen had high expectations for Ju Zi—the Empress's secretary.
Several days later.
An extra table has appeared in Xu Tianzhen's room, where he usually handles official business.
One table, two workstations, one on the table and one underneath.
The orange is working hard.
After a period of time.
"Gurgle~"
Orange, dressed in a white shirt, a slightly short pencil skirt, and semi-transparent black stockings, stood up.
The Empress's secretary reached out to straighten the slightly wrinkled shirt.
"He learns very quickly," An Zhen remarked.
"Your Highness has taught me well." Ju Zi smiled slightly, reaching out to brush aside a strand of hair that had fallen into her vision. After spending some time together intimately, the initial tension had lessened considerably.
An Zhen took out an object.
It was an eight-petaled orchid, snow-white and crystal clear, with an air of otherworldly beauty.
An Zhen raised the object in his hand, "But this is ultimately a world where strength reigns supreme."
"The thousand-year-old eight-petaled fairy orchid has a mild medicinal effect and is easily absorbed. Although it won't give you a significant boost in spirit power, it has the effect of strengthening the body's foundation and nourishing the vital energy, and can help resolve food system issues." The problem of Spirit Masters ' slow cultivation.
Under Ju Zi's surprised gaze, An Zhen handed the item in his hand to Ju Zi.
"Your Highness, this...this is too precious." Orange's tone was full of surprise. (The sentence fragment about strengthening the food system appears unrelated and likely refers to a separate topic.) The issue of Spirit Masters' slow cultivation was something Orange had never heard of before, but she could guess at its value.
"So what?" An Zhen said matter-of-factly. "You're mine."
"Don't be so nervous," An Zhen said. "You deserve it. You're Yu Tong's friend, but Yu Tong isn't this awkward around me."
Orange blushed.
I feel sorry for Yu Tong.
Especially when I think about what just happened.