At the same time, Lou Lan Shengxue's basic information also appeared before Chen Wen's eyes.
Name: Lou Lan Shengxue
Age: 18
Personality: Wise, calm, her heart higher than the heavens, warm on the outside but cold within...
Identity: Eldest Princess of the Loulan Ancient Kingdom, a Hidden Ancient Kingdom of the Archaic Desolate Realm, and the current Saintess.
Life Soul: Seven-Colored
Physique: Destiny Empress Body
Realm: Ninth Rebirth Life and Death Realm
Lou Lan Shengxue?
Wasn't that my fiancée's name?
Seven-Colored Destiny Soul.
Destiny Empress Body.
Ninth Rebirth Life and Death Realm at eighteen.
This... was utterly invincible.
Very soon, Chen Wen was drawn in again by Lou Lan Shengxue's Life Soul and physique.
There was no need to say how powerful a Legendary Grade Life Soul was.
But what truly shocked him was the Destiny Empress Body.
It could be called one of the most supreme physiques, a physique that gathered the greatest fortune under heaven into one body.
When the Empress Body reached great completion, it could merge the Heavenly Mandate into oneself, draw in the fortune of heaven and earth, become the Mother of Heaven and Earth, and reign supreme throughout the ages.
What was a true Son of Destiny?
This was one.
Chen Wen suppressed the turmoil in his heart and sighed inwardly.
At that moment, Lou Lan Shengxue took the initiative to speak. "Lou Lan Shengxue."
"Ye Wuqing." Chen Wen gathered his thoughts before replying.
"Aren't you going to invite me in for a seat?" Lou Lan Shengxue asked.
"Please." Chen Wen answered blandly.
Lou Lan Shengxue's reaction had truly taken him by surprise.
He also wanted to know exactly what attitude Lou Lan Shengxue held.
"Lü'er, wait here."
After leaving those words behind, Lou Lan Shengxue headed toward the palace.
Interesting.
Chen Wen chuckled softly and followed her inside.
No, we're still kneeling here.
Everyone wore baffled expressions.
What was their relationship?
Ji Youyue looked toward Jiang Taichu, as if asking him.
She knew Lou Lan Shengxue fairly well.
The two could be considered both teacher and friend.
Yet she had never seen such a proactive Lou Lan Shengxue.
Whether it was disciples of the holy land showing goodwill or talented disciples from other sects deliberately approaching her, she had always remained aloof and indifferent.
Other than cultivation, her greatest interests were playing chess and the zither.
It could be said that even as a woman herself, she thought Lou Lan Shengxue was someone without flaws.
What she could not understand now was why Lou Lan Shengxue had actually extended an invitation to Chen Wen—and had even taken the initiative.
Could it be that she, too, had been drawn to Chen Wen's identity?
Jiang Taichu shrugged.
He did not know either.
Jiang Qingren's expression was inscrutable as she pondered something.
Elsewhere, Chen Wen brought Lou Lan Shengxue into the inner hall.
After Lou Lan Shengxue sat down, she first poured Chen Wen a cup of tea before pouring one for herself.
Chen Wen glanced at Lou Lan Shengxue. Without standing on ceremony, he took it and drank a sip.
"I heard that Young Master Ye wished to see this little woman. May I know what it is about?" Lou Lan Shengxue took a light sip of tea before speaking.
Chen Wen's tone was frivolous. "This young master lacks someone to warm his bed. Your status as a Saintess barely makes you worthy of him."
"So, I wanted to ask whether you were interested."
"Young Master Ye, you're joking."
Lou Lan Shengxue did not get angry. She merely said leisurely, "Of course, if you truly have such a need, this little woman can help you find someone suitable."
This woman was rather interesting.
As the princess of one of the Great Powers, she could remain unruffled despite being teased like this.
She truly was no simple person.
The corner of Chen Wen's lips curled slightly.
He had been watching the changes in Lou Lan Shengxue's expression all along.
Yet he discovered that every word she spoke was entirely sincere, without the slightest hint of perfunctory politeness.
In other words, she genuinely wanted to help him find someone to warm his bed.
A fiancée like this was either foolish or supremely clever.
But what was her purpose?
There was no kindness without cause in this world, nor was there hatred without cause.
"What if I only have my eye on you?" Chen Wen's voice turned languid, his gaze becoming invasive.
Lou Lan Shengxue's hand paused. "This little woman already has a marriage contract. I hope Young Master Ye understands."
"What is a marriage contract? It can simply be annulled. This young master will shoulder it all."
As he spoke, Chen Wen suddenly leaned close to Lou Lan Shengxue, his posture somewhat ambiguous.
At once, a unique body fragrance drifted into his nostrils. The scent was faint and refreshing, making one unable to resist taking a deep breath.
Because of Chen Wen's overstep, Lou Lan Shengxue's expression finally darkened. "Young Master Ye, please conduct yourself with respect. I do not wish to repeat myself."
Chen Wen looked deeply at Lou Lan Shengxue before sitting back down. "You came to find me. It shouldn't have been merely to hear me say such things."
Lou Lan Shengxue picked up another cup of Spiritual Tea, took a light sip, and only then said, "Since we've already come this far, I won't beat around the bush."
Her wise gaze fixed upon Chen Wen. "You deliberately targeted Chen Wen, didn't you?"
Of course, the Chen Wen Lou Lan Shengxue referred to was Chu Tianlong, who had impersonated that identity.
Chen Wen's expression did not change. "What if I did? What if I didn't?"
"I do not care why, nor do I wish to know what happened between you. Let this matter end here."
As she spoke, Lou Lan Shengxue changed the subject. "I can make the decision. No one will pursue your responsibility."
"I hope you think carefully. Do not bury your talent for nothing."
Lou Lan Shengxue had more or less guessed which power Chen Wen came from.
Others might have been frightened by that Imperial Sword, but as someone born in a Hidden Ancient Kingdom, she had seen true Imperial Swords before.
As for Chen Wen's Imperial Sword, she could sense that it possessed imperial might, but it was still very immature.
If imperial weapons were compared to people, it was at most still in its childhood.
Other than being born and nurtured by heaven and earth, there was no other possibility for such a situation to arise.
Therefore, she could conclude that it was absolutely not an imperial weapon inherited through a Lineage.
Besides, even if Chen Wen's Imperial Sword truly had been inherited through a Lineage, it was still nothing for them to fear.
Not to mention that she came from a Hidden Ancient Kingdom, her future husband's paternal clan was the Destiny Imperial Clan, and his maternal clan was also the Destiny Imperial Clan.
With the Three Great Powers combined, they feared no power under heaven.
Chen Wen sneered. "What gives you the right to decide for him? Could it be that your fiancé is him?"
Lou Lan Shengxue neither denied nor admitted it. "Whether he is or not is completely unimportant to you."
Heh, it seemed that even if those two had not gotten together, they definitely did not have no connection whatsoever.
It only depended on how far things between them had progressed.
Understanding flashed through Chen Wen's mind before he said, "What if I refuse?"
Lou Lan Shengxue glanced at Chen Wen, her eyes completely without ripples. "I said it already. How you choose is entirely up to you. I only hope you can bear the price."
"Heh. If things were truly as assured as you claim, you wouldn't have come here to act as a lobbyist."
As he spoke, Chen Wen changed the subject. "This old man has no other strengths, except that his head is a little hard."
"I've got him in the bag. If you have the ability, then let the horses come charging."
Lou Lan Shengxue stared fixedly at Chen Wen, icy coldness surging in her eyes.
In her view, Chen Wen was refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit.
But very quickly, her expression returned to calm.
"Fine. Then I'll keep my eyes open and watch."
With that, Lou Lan Shengxue rose and walked outside.
But at the instant she turned around, her brows twisted into a knot, her face filled with deep contemplation.
After a long while, she let out a long breath of turbid air, as though she had reached some decision.
Watching Lou Lan Shengxue's disappearing back, Chen Wen narrowed his eyes into slits.
Just now, he had sensed the Killing Intent that had flashed through her and vanished.
As for whether she wanted to kill him for Chu Tianlong's sake—
Or for some other reason—
That remained unknown.
But things were becoming more and more interesting.
I'd like to see how you'll react once Chu Tianlong's identity is exposed.
Likewise, this conversation had made him abandon the idea of telling Lou Lan Shengxue his identity first.
Some people were nothing like what they appeared to be.
Some matters were even less simple than they seemed.
Nor could he possibly be foolish enough to place himself beneath a crumbling wall.
"Young Master, this lowly one has an urgent matter to report." At that moment, Jiang Taichu's voice carried in.
Only then did Chen Wen restrain his coldness and say, "Come in."
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