Yao Ye's Invitation, A Private Talk in Her Boudoir!

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

For the past three days, Xiao Cang had been taking meticulous care of Yun Yun.

At this moment, Yun Yun sat obediently beside Xiao Cang, parting her red lips as she waited for him to feed her.

"Yun'er, try this bowl of Mother-Child Spirit Fish Soup. It's good for both you and the baby."

Xiao Cang scooped up a spoonful of the thick soup, gently blew on it, and fed it to Yun Yun.

Yun Yun obediently swallowed it, a happy expression appearing on her face.

"Is it good?" Xiao Cang asked.

"It's good. Anything Husband feeds me is good."

Yun Yun nodded sweetly, affection showing in her beautiful eyes. Her gaze lingered on Xiao Cang's face, unwilling to leave him even for a moment.

Under the day-after-day allure of Xiao Cang's [Infinite Charm], Yun Yun, who had once been cold and exceptionally rational, had gone down the path of love-struck foolishness with no return.

If outsiders saw Yun Yun like this, their jaws would probably shatter on the floor.

How did she still resemble the mighty Dou Emperor who commanded the Misty Cloud Sect?

She looked exactly like a young maiden deeply in love.

A moment later, after Xiao Cang finished feeding her a bowl of porridge, Yun Yun leaned tenderly against his shoulder.

Suddenly, an aged voice came from outside the room.

"Sect Master Yun, Elder Xiao. This old man has an important matter to discuss."

"Elder Yun Leng?"

Xiao Cang looked at Yun Yun.

"For Elder Yun Leng to come personally, it must be no small matter. Husband, hurry and discuss it with him," Yun Yun said.

Two days earlier.

Using the excuse that she needed peace of mind to nurture the baby, Yun Yun had convened a high-level meeting and announced to all the elders and deacons that Xiao Cang would temporarily take over as sect master and make all decisions for the sect in her stead.

However, the first thing Xiao Cang did after taking charge as acting sect master was appoint Great Elder Yun Leng, who was utterly loyal to the Misty Cloud Sect, to handle all major and minor sect affairs. Then he happily became a hands-off boss.

Of course, if Yun Leng encountered matters that were difficult to decide, he still had to come seek Xiao Cang's approval.

"Alright. Yun'er, get some rest first. I'll be back soon."

Xiao Cang rose, opened the door, and stepped outside, where he saw Great Elder Yun Leng in white robes, with white hair and a white beard.

"Elder Yun Leng."

"Elder Xiao."

The moment Yun Leng saw Xiao Cang, he revealed a friendly smile.

Having devoted his entire life to the Misty Cloud Sect, he found this peerless genius of the sect, Xiao Cang, exceedingly pleasing to the eye.

"What has happened, Elder Yun Leng?" Xiao Cang asked.

"Elder Xiao, please come with me. I'll explain on the way."

"A marriage alliance?"

On the way, after listening to Elder Yun Leng explain the situation, Xiao Cang showed an unsurprised expression.

Sure enough, after the Royal Family learned that he had become a Fifth-grade Alchemist not long after breaking through to the Dou Wang realm, they could no longer sit still. They were eager to use a marriage alliance to secure their ruling position.

But this worked out perfectly. Yun Yun was now pregnant, and he happened to need someone to ease his loneliness.

A moment later.

Following Yun Leng, Xiao Cang arrived at the meeting room, where an envoy from the Royal Family was waiting respectfully.

"Greetings, Elder Xiao."

The envoy immediately cupped his hands respectfully upon seeing Xiao Cang.

"No need for formalities. Get straight to the point," Xiao Cang said bluntly.

"Elder Xiao truly is a straightforward man. This humble official has come at the Grand Princess's command to ask how the Misty Cloud Sect has considered the marriage alliance mentioned by the princess last time."

"If you are interested, could Elder Xiao accompany this humble official to the Imperial Palace to discuss the matter in detail? The Grand Princess has prepared a banquet and is awaiting Elder Xiao's honored presence."

The envoy quickly explained his purpose.

"To the Imperial Palace?"

Xiao Cang narrowed his eyes, unable to stop himself from suspecting that this might be a trap.

After all, if he were to fall there, the potential threat the Misty Cloud Sect posed to the Royal Family would immediately be reduced to a minimum.

But on second thought, he felt that was unlikely.

The Royal Family wanted to tie the Misty Cloud Sect firmly to the same boat, not offend it to the death.

If the Royal Family dared lay a hand on him, then the Misty Cloud Sect would undoubtedly tear off all pretenses and go to war with them immediately.

That was absolutely not something the Royal Family wanted to see.

"Alright." Xiao Cang nodded.

"Elder Xiao, you must not."

Yun Leng hurriedly tried to stop him. How could he not know how many undercurrents lurked beneath the delicate relationship between the Royal Family and the Misty Cloud Sect?

"Elder Yun Leng, there is no need to worry. I believe the Royal Family sincerely wishes to form a marriage alliance with our Misty Cloud Sect this time."

"In that case, as the foremost sect of the Jia Ma Empire, our Misty Cloud Sect should naturally display the proper breadth of vision and bearing."

Xiao Cang spoke with magnanimity, showing no trace of concern on his face.

Even if the Royal Family truly intended to attack him, Jia Xing Tian and that Sixth-Order Magical Beast would not be enough to keep him here when he possessed the Three Thousand Lightning Movement.

"Envoy, lead the way."

Xiao Cang laughed heartily and gestured for him to proceed.

"Alright, Elder Xiao. Please follow me."

The envoy did not waste any words. He immediately turned and led the way.

An hour later.

Xiao Cang followed the envoy to the rear garden of the Imperial Palace.

After winding through the Imperial Palace's twisting paths for a long time, Xiao Cang finally arrived before a palace hall.

The place was ancient and elegant, adorned with carved dragons and painted phoenixes. Everywhere exuded royal splendor.

Yet Xiao Cang was somewhat taken aback.

This did not look like a hall for receiving guests. Instead, it resembled a princess's bedchamber.

"Princess, Elder Xiao has arrived." The envoy knocked on the bedchamber doors.

"I know. You may leave."

A cold voice came from inside. Upon hearing it, the envoy departed.

A few breaths later, the doors opened.

Yao Ye emerged in a fitted long dress.

Unlike her valiant attire from last time, Yao Ye wore a fitted long dress today that beautifully outlined her graceful curves. Her slender jade-like legs were wrapped in boots and black stockings; any man who saw them would likely look twice.

Her hair was tied into a high ponytail behind her head. Light makeup adorned her cool, pretty face, while a few traces of seductive charm showed through when she smiled.

Even Xiao Cang could not help feeling his heart stir at such beauty.

"Young Master Xiao, please come in."

Yao Ye's voice carried a seductive softness beneath its coolness, sending a numb tingle through the listener.

"Mm."

Xiao Cang nodded and entered Yao Ye's bedchamber.

The moment he entered, a curling fragrance drifted toward him, refreshing his mind and spirit.

"Princess Yao Ye's bedchamber is truly elegant," Xiao Cang praised.

"Thank you for the compliment, Young Master. Please sit and have some tea."

After Xiao Cang sat down, Yao Ye personally walked to his side, lifted an exquisite teapot with her jade-like hand, and poured him tea.

As Yao Ye poured the tea, her body leaned slightly toward Xiao Cang.

"Splash, splash~~"

As the tea flowed from the pot into the cup, a fresh tea fragrance wafted out.

Yet Xiao Cang smelled more than just tea. He also caught the faint body fragrance emanating from Yao Ye, and it stirred up a wave of restless thoughts within him.

"Young Master, have some tea."

Yao Ye handed the tea to Xiao Cang.

Xiao Cang accepted the cup and lightly inhaled its fragrance, only to suddenly realize something was wrong.

There was medicinal potency concealed within the tea fragrance.

Though this medicine had nourishing effects, it could also be used to refine pills capable of knocking out even a Dou Wang.

Xiao Cang immediately spread out his Spiritual Sense and examined it closely, discovering that the fragrance he had smelled upon entering was also one of the Medicinal Ingredients used to refine sedative pills.

What was the Royal Family trying to do?

Xiao Cang frowned and decided to investigate further.

He outwardly remained calm and drank the tea, but the instant it entered his mouth, he wrapped it in Dou Qi and used Heavenly Flames within his body to refine it away.

"The tea personally brewed by Princess Yao Ye is indeed delicious." Xiao Cang set down his teacup.

Yao Ye's gaze swept over the teacup without leaving a trace.

Xiao Cang also very "cooperatively" put on a dizzy, disoriented expression. "Wait, my head feels dizzy. There's medicine in this tea! You... what are you trying to..."

Thud!

Before Xiao Cang could finish speaking, he pretended to faint and fell over.

At the same time, his Spiritual Sense remained on guard against Yao Ye. If she tried to harm him, he would strike without hesitation.

But to his surprise, Yao Ye actually helped him up, and the soft sensation sent another ripple through his heart.

A few breaths later, he discovered in astonishment that she had helped him onto Yao Ye's fragrant, soft jade bed.

What was she trying to do?

"My apologies, Young Master Xiao. In order to successfully form a marriage alliance with the Misty Cloud Sect, I had no choice but to use this desperate measure and turn raw rice into cooked rice first."

Xiao Cang: ???