"Father, is Shangguan Wan'er also one of your people?"
Qian Renxue turned to look at Qian Yu, her eyes full of inquiry.
Qianyu did not deny it, but looked calmly at the woman in green holding the judge's pen in the sky.
I guess so.
"That was her own destiny."
Upon receiving confirmation, Qian Renxue took a deep breath, feeling even more awe and curiosity about her father's methods.
How many powerful figures on the Douluo Continent are actually pawns planted by their fathers?
Seeing this, Haiyue snorted lightly, her tone carrying a hint of disdain.
"She's just a writing girl."
"It is only because of Brother Qianyu's guidance that I have achieved what I have today."
She turned her head and looked at Qianyu with an adoring gaze, her eyes shining brightly.
"Although there are some tricks to this list, the judgment is just so-so."
"The prestige of the previous fifteenth place ranking is probably not even comparable to one of Qianyu's fingers."
"In my opinion, the top spot should rightfully belong to Brother Qianyu."
"Who else but you deserves to sit in that position?"
Haiyue spoke with absolute certainty and without the slightest hesitation, as if stating an eternal truth.
Qianyu reached out and pinched her smooth cheek, smiling:
Stop flattering me.
"How is your cultivation of the secret techniques of your Moonborn clan progressing?"
Haiyue gently rubbed against Qianyu's palm, squinting her eyes like a lazy cat.
"Of course we dare not slack off."
"As long as Brother Qianyu wants to see, I can show you... any pose at any time."
She spoke those last four words very softly, with an ambiguous air that was hard to describe, which made Qianyu raise her eyebrows slightly.
Just as the atmosphere between the two was getting more intimate, a series of light footsteps came from the entrance of the main hall.
"Your Majesty."
A clear, cold voice rang out, interrupting the enchanting atmosphere in the hall.
Qianyu looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman dressed in black walking quickly towards her.
The woman had an extremely hot figure; her black bodysuit accentuated her breathtaking curves. Unlike her youthful innocence at Shrek Academy, she now possessed a more mature and aloof air.
What's even more striking is the delicate silver choker around her neck, with faint moonlight runes flowing across it, clearly indicating that it was under some kind of restriction.
It was Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head, her expression respectful, and did not dare to look directly at the direction of the throne.
But when she entered the main hall and felt that familiar aura, she couldn't help but raise her eyes slightly and steal a glance at the man whom Her Majesty the Empress revered as a god.
Upon seeing this, she was completely stunned.
The man, dressed in white, with an unparalleled handsome face and extraordinary temperament, seemed to be the center of the world even when he was just standing there quietly, making people want to submit to him.
Is this the "master" the Empress spoke of?
So...Chiba?
A strong sense of curiosity welled up in Zhu Zhuqing's heart. She had heard Tang San and others mention this behind-the-scenes figure of the Spirit Hall at Shrek Academy, and their words were full of fear and belittlement.
But seeing him today, this person's demeanor is far superior to that of Dai Mubai and Tang San.
Noticing Zhu Zhuqing's gaze, Qian Yu glanced at her indifferently.
With just one glance, Zhu Zhuqing felt as if she were naked in a snowy wonderland, with all her secrets laid bare.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her head, a blush rising on her cheeks.
"This girl is quite interesting."
Qianyu thought to herself.
The original Netherworld Cat has now become a house cat in the Moon Palace. This contrast in identity is indeed quite charming.
"What is it?"
Haiyue did not release Qianyu, but turned her head and her tone regained the majesty of an empress.
Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and respectfully reported:
"Your Majesty, Bibi Dong and Hu Liena are already waiting outside the palace."
"They claimed to have come to seek refuge with His Majesty and request His Majesty's protection."
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent for a moment.
Qian Renxue suddenly turned around, her golden pupils contracting sharply.
"That woman... she actually came?"
She never imagined that the woman who had been proud her whole life would end up living as a dependent.
Moreover, they came to seek refuge with Haiyue.
This is an absolute irony.
Upon hearing this, Haiyue raised her eyebrows slightly, a playful smile appearing on her face.
She didn't make a decision immediately, but turned to look at Qianyu beside her, her eyes filled with a question.
"Brother Qianyu, that's your ex-wife."
"What do you think we should do?"
"Should we kill him? Or drive him away? Or... keep him as a maid to serve you tea and water?"
Although Haiyue's words were tinged with amusement, Qianyu could tell that with just one word from her, Haiyue would definitely not hesitate to take action against Bibi Dong.
For Haiyue, any woman who might take away Qianyu's favor is a potential enemy.
Qian Yu remained calm, showing no sign of being disturbed by Bibi Dong's arrival.
That woman, ever since she did those stupid things, was no different from any other person in his eyes.
"This is your territory, you can make your own decisions."
Qianyu said casually, her tone indifferent.
"Since you've come to seek refuge, then let's follow the rules for seeking refuge."
Upon receiving Qianyu's reply, Haiyue's smile grew even brighter.
She knew that Qianyu was completely relinquishing power to her, and that this was also a way of showing his attitude—Bibi Dong had no special privileges in his heart.
"Understood."
Haiyue turned her head to look at Zhu Zhuqing kneeling on the ground, her tone becoming lazy and casual.
"Go tell them that I am very busy right now."
"I don't have time to see them."
"Let them wait outside the palace. If I am in a better mood tomorrow morning, I may summon them."
Zhu Zhuqing was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
Making the former pope wait outside the palace all night?
This is a huge humiliation.
But she dared not say more, and could only respectfully reply:
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After speaking, Zhu Zhuqing stood up. Although she felt some sympathy for Bibi Dong's plight, she felt an inexplicable sense of pleasure.
Who told you to be so arrogant before?
After Zhu Zhuqing left, Haiyue seemed to have accomplished something insignificant and turned her attention back to Qianyu.
She took Qianyu's hand, her heterochromatic eyes shimmering with tears, and her voice became incredibly sweet.
"Brother Qianyu, that annoying woman has been dealt with."
"Now, we should get down to business."
Qianyu raised an eyebrow, looking at her alluring appearance, and roughly guessed what was going on, but still cooperated and asked:
"Is this serious business?"
"What important business could you possibly have at this hour?"
Haiyue chuckled softly, leaned close to Qianyu's ear, and breathed softly.
"Brother Qianyu hasn't been here for a long time. Haiyue's cultivation has stagnated."
"Isn't this a matter of utmost importance concerning the fate of the empire?"
After saying that, she ignored Qian Renxue and Da Qiao's presence and pulled Qian Yu towards the back hall.
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