Liu Ruxue Serves the Emperor, Demonic Cultivator's Traces

Luo Feng raised his wine glass and respectfully offered a toast to Qin Anlan.

"Thank you for your recognition, Young Lord of the Divine Marquis. If you have any needs in the future, I, Luo Feng, am willing to go through fire and water without hesitation."

Everyone could see it at a glance.

Although Luo Feng's words were tactful, they clearly expressed his intentions.

He was willing to be Qin Anlan's loyal subordinate.

Luo Feng was not lacking in either strength or background.

Since he had come to offer himself, Qin Anlan didn't mind taking such a dogleg.

He took the wine offered by Luo Feng and drank it in one gulp.

Then, he smiled faintly and said, "It was just a small matter. Brother Luo, you don't need to mind. Get up quickly."

"Thank you for your appreciation, Young Lord of the Divine Marquis."

Luo Feng was overjoyed.

Qin Anlan's words were tantamount to indirectly accepting him as a subordinate.

With the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis Qin Anlan looking out for him, he, Luo Feng, would not only be able to act with impunity at Heavenly Firmament Academy.

But also, throughout the entire Heavenly Flame Empire, no one would dare to offend him.

He had struck it rich.

With the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis Qin Anlan on his side, Luo Feng felt like he had already won big.

"It is the honor of Heavenly Firmament Academy to have the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis grace us with his presence."

"If the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis does not mind, this old man will offer you a toast."

The many elders present, as well as the direct disciples of Heavenly Firmament Academy, were not foolish.

When it came to social graces, they naturally had them down pat.

In order to curry favor with Qin Anlan, they all stepped forward to toast him.

At the same time, they secretly resented Luo Feng.

Who told this sycophant to be the first to flatter Qin Anlan and become his dogleg?

They had never noticed before.

That the arrogant, condescending fellow who didn't put anyone in his eyes.

Had actually cultivated his sycophantic skills to such a perfect degree.

It had only been a short while, they had only just met, and he was already flattering the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis Qin Anlan.

He even had the chance to call Qin Anlan his brother.

Everyone's hearts were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

As the Dean of Heavenly Firmament Academy, the Left Prime Minister saw everything.

He was cunning and deeply calculating.

On the surface, he still maintained a smiling demeanor.

He even apologized to Qin Anlan on the spot regarding the matter of Ye Qingyun.

No one knew what the Left Prime Minister was truly plotting.

No one knew what his true intentions were at this moment.

Even His Highness the First Prince, Xuanyuan Xiong Ba, did not put on any airs.

Instead, he proactively offered a toast to Qin Anlan, his cousin.

His words and actions seemed to indicate a desire to win Qin Anlan over.

Even His Highness the First Prince and the Left Prime Minister were trying to win Qin Anlan over, so the elders of Heavenly Firmament Academy became even more enthusiastic, fawning over the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis Qin Anlan.

They only hoped that this Young Lord of the Divine Marquis would remember them.

If he could offer them some support, they would be able to soar.

After the banquet concluded, Qin Anlan took Liu Ruxue back to the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate.

Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate.

In Qin Anlan's chambers.

"Change your clothes."

Qin Anlan looked at Liu Ruxue and said calmly.

Liu Ruxue gritted her teeth.

She knew very well what she was about to face.

Standing before her was the man who had annihilated her entire family, killed her parents, and was her sworn enemy.

But now.

She had to humble herself and serve Qin Anlan.

Just as Liu Ruxue was considering refusal, even gritting her teeth and planning to take Qin Anlan down with her, A thought surfaced in her mind.

It was the First Prince's earnest teachings.

It was an inspiring story of King Goujian of Yue, enduring hardship and biding his time.

King Goujian, as a ruler, did not give up when his kingdom was destroyed and his family lost. Instead, he was willing to submit to his enemy.

Even if it meant sending his queen to the enemy.

No matter how great the difficulties, he did not give up.

To motivate himself, King Goujian endured hardship and remembered his mission.

Finally.

Three thousand Yue soldiers could conquer Wu.

King Goujian successfully destroyed the state of Wu, avenging his hatred.

Compared to the sacrifices made by King Goujian, what Liu Ruxue had to sacrifice now was merely her physical body. How difficult could that be?

Liu Ruxue gritted her teeth and helped Qin Anlan undress.

Then, she casually parted her own legs and lay on the bed, composed and expressionless.

Only a single tear flowed down involuntarily.

It represented what Liu Ruxue was experiencing at that moment.

"Ding! The host's actions conform to villainous behavior. The host has gained 100,000 Villain Points and 200 Destiny Points."

As expected of the heroine.

This harvest was truly a joy for both body and mind.

As for Liu Ruxue, she was not truly submitting to him at all.

Even if Qin Anlan obtained Liu Ruxue's body, he could not obtain her heart.

Qin Anlan stated.

He was only interested in that fair, bare body.

As for Liu Ruxue's heart.

He wasn't a cannibal, so what use would her heart be to him?

The night passed without incident.

In the main hall.

A woman was gently massaging Qin Anlan's shoulders.

The woman was graceful and beautiful, a peerless beauty.

Her figure and appearance surpassed Liu Ruxue's.

The powerful aura she exuded was something Liu Ruxue could not compare to.

This woman was none other than the Pavilion Master of the Bright Moon Pavilion, Ming Yue.

As the Pavilion Master of the Bright Moon Pavilion, a peak Divine Venerable realm expert.

Ming Yue's status was equivalent to the leader of a second-rate faction.

Throughout the Heavenly Flame Empire, she possessed an extraordinary identity and status.

Yet at this moment, before Qin Anlan, she was like a well-behaved kitten, tenderly serving him.

In Ming Yue's heart, she had long regarded Qin Anlan as her master.

In her opinion, serving one's lord was a natural and unquestionable duty.

"Send people to continue monitoring Ye Qingyun. Additionally, find a way for people from the Bright Moon Pavilion to infiltrate Heavenly Firmament Academy and the First Prince's Estate."

"However, be sure not to be detected by the First Prince, nor by the Left Prime Minister."

"Understood."

Hearing Qin Anlan's orders, Ming Yue's gentle expression turned serious.

She lowered her head and respectfully agreed.

Qin Anlan nodded with satisfaction.

Having such a beautiful, fair-skinned, and outstanding woman at the peak Divine Venerable realm respectfully serving him and being at his disposal.

This feeling of supreme control was truly unparalleled.

"Oh, right. Has anything major happened in the capital recently?"

Qin Anlan suddenly remembered something and asked without turning his head.

The Bright Moon Pavilion's influence spread throughout the entire Heavenly Flame Empire.

Especially near the capital, they had numerous informants.

Therefore, any stir in the capital was under the Bright Moon Pavilion's surveillance.

After a moment of thought, Ming Yue softly replied, "Reporting to Master, recently, a Demonic Cultivator has entered the capital."

"Because the other party is extremely low-key and appears and disappears without a trace, although many factions have noticed them, they still haven't captured their figure."

A Demonic Cultivator?

Upon hearing those words, Qin Anlan's brow twitched.

A wicked plan immediately surfaced in his mind.

Turning back, he looked at Ming Yue and ordered, "Capture this person immediately. This Young Lord has important use for him."

"Understood."

Ming Yue nodded and agreed without hesitation.

It was as if, in her eyes, capturing a Demonic Cultivator was a trivial matter.

Pity this Demonic Cultivator expert, who had just infiltrated the capital and hadn't even provoked Qin Anlan.

He hadn't even met Qin Anlan's gaze.

His fate had been so easily decided by Qin Anlan.