What Am I Doing...

After taking a short nap on the rock that resembled the head of a Black Tortoise, Jiang Lin tried to concentrate his Spiritual Power in his Dantian to form Golden Core. He then practiced the Fist Posture a few more times. After another afternoon of cultivation, Jiang Lin took a Medicinal Bath and returned to his room.

During his time in the White Emperor City Palace, Jiang Lin had become quite familiar with many Fox-eared girls. Even from other palaces, numerous Fox-eared girls had come specifically to see this "rarely seen" male human...

Honestly, Jiang Lin felt like he was in a fairyland. Whether it was eleven or twelve-year-old Fox-eared girls, fifteen or sixteen-year-old JK-aged Fox-eared girls, or Mature Woman Type Fox-eared girls, they had it all.

If Bai Ling Bai Qiao hadn't issued a notice that no fox clan member was allowed to approach the only male creature in the palace without permission, Jiang Lin felt he could have rubbed them all bald.

Lying in bed, Jiang Lin was thinking and imagining the cute Fox-eared girls he had seen during the day. Just as inspiration struck and he felt like drawing something, the door opened, and a familiar fragrance slowly drifted in with the gentle breeze.

Its delicate fragrance even carries a subtle, natural allure.

As Jiang Lin sat up in bed, he saw a tall woman with a veil covering her face, her figure graceful and flawlessly beautiful.

"Bai Guo... Jiu Yi..."

Jiang Lin stood up and bowed.

Bai Jiu Yi's eyes flickered slightly at Jiang Lin's scholarly bow; Bai Jiu Yi knew he was deliberately keeping a certain distance from her.

Although he hadn't sat in the wrong seat, the woman felt a slight sense of disappointment.

Under the moonlight, the beautiful woman also bowed slightly to Jiang Lin.

Jiang Lin had initially intended to keep his distance, but for a moment, the two people in the room felt like a respectful and harmonious married couple...

Bai Ling has already told me.

Her voice echoed in Jiang Lin's Heart-Lake.

"You want to... marry me?"

The woman's silky eyes looked at Jiang Lin, bathed in the moonlight streaming through the window, as if they were being moistened by wine brewed from moon spring water. Her jewel-like eyes even held a hint of nervousness and anticipation.

Looking into her eyes, Jiang Lin was speechless for a moment, as if his conscience would be greatly tormented if he said "no".

Although the two maintained their distance and never exchanged any sweet words, their relationship was actually incredibly complex.

"Yes, to get married."

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Lin looked into her eyes and said earnestly.

However, Jiang Lin quickly realized that his words had been ambiguous, and he felt that the atmosphere was developing in a rather subtle direction.

Something's not right. That little girl Bai Ling must have told her my entire plan, right?

It should be right, right? But why do I feel like I'm really about to get married?

"I refuse!"

"Um???"

"I can handle those damned old monsters; that plan was completely unnecessary."

Looking at Jiang Lin, Bai Jiu Yi authoritatively, her tone brooking no refusal.

This afternoon, Bai Ling naturally told Bai Jiu Yi about Jiang Lin's entire plan.

In the plan, Jiang Lin and Bai Jiu Yi be very much in love, and would even get married soon.

In reality, all of this was just Jiang Lin's pretense. Jiang Lin would secretly contact those feudal lords, gain their trust, infiltrate their ranks, and then conspire together to "rebel" against Bai Jiu Yi.

Then, on their wedding night, they rebelled together, sweeping through the imperial palace in White Emperor City.

On the night of her wedding, Bai Jiu Yi would make preparations in advance to wipe out all those people in one fell swoop.

For Bai Jiu Yi, even though the White Empire is different from the Mortal World Empire, if she wants to eliminate a vassal, she still needs evidence and must pay attention to "legality". Otherwise, the vassal territories will rebel, and the residents of the territories will think that their vassal king has been inexplicably massacred and turn away from the White Empire.

And those who rebelled on their wedding night provided the best justification.

If those feudal lords had been eliminated then, no one would have had anything to say.

Similarly, if prepared in advance, Bai Jiu Yi, at the early stage of the Immortal Realm, could, with the help of the millennium-old magic array of the White Emperor City Palace, achieve an overwhelming victory, barring any unforeseen circumstances!

However, Bai Jiu Yi fully aware of the danger Jiang Lin faced in this plan!

Putting everything else aside, Jiang Lin, with his Xiao Xiao Dragon Gate Realm, could be killed at any moment! This is the biggest reason why Bai Jiu Yi refused!

Although I forcibly brought you to White Emperor City, all you need to do is stay in the palace and keep me company! I don't need you to do that kind of thing!

"Jiu Yi, listen to me. Although this plan sounds a bit outrageous, believe me, my acting skills honed over many years playing villains are definitely up to par."

Looking at Bai Jiu Yi, Jiang Lin said seriously that he felt the other party was questioning his abilities.

But just kidding, I was once the man who earned the title of "Sun Moon Sect's Emperor of Extortion"!

I've watched "Infernal Affairs" countless times; it's absolutely professional.

"It's not that I don't believe you," Bai Jiu Yi shook her head, "You know what? Those old monsters may be clowns, but they still have some skills. You'll die."

"Hmm? So Jiu Yi, are you worried about me?"

"I... well, you've been kidnapped by me anyway, so just be my hostage! You don't need to do these things!"

A blush crept onto the girl's pretty face. She turned around, like a little girl whose secrets had been exposed, and turned to run away.

[bite...]

[Detected that Bai Jiu Yi, the White Empire Ruler, has rejected the host's suggestion! How could we, the great villains, tolerate this?]

[White Empire Mission Triggered: Bai Jiu Yi has shown affection for the host. The host is tasked with manipulating Bai Jiu Yi's feelings, eliminating at least twenty feudal lords of the White Empire within six months, and seizing control of the White Empire!]

[Mission Reward: Body-Technique Harmonizing Pill (This pill can regulate the conflict between Spiritual Power and Martial Warrior True Qi. A mage who doesn't want to be a warrior isn't a good villain. We hope the host will strive forward!)]

Hearing the system's voice, Jiang Lin wanted to curse it as usual! But... Body-Technique Harmonizing Pill? Wasn't this just the system delivering a pillow to him when he was dozing off?

But what's with toying with Bai Jiu Yi's feelings?

"Wait."

Regardless, in a moment of desperation, Jiang Lin forcefully grabbed Bai Jiu Yi 'Bai Jiu Yi hand as she was about to leave.

Was it because Jiang Lin used too much force, or perhaps the girl was simply too weak? Or maybe she never expected Jiang Lin to be so bold!

This pull drew her directly into Jiang Lin's arms.

When Jiang Lin took Bai Jiu Yi's hand in his and enveloped her in his palm, and she nestled softly against his chest, he was stunned, his mind going blank.

Holy crap... what am I doing...?

Jiang Lin broke out in a cold sweat, even feeling as if the other person was about to throw a punch at him.

"I'm sorry, I..."

Just as Jiang Lin felt he had to make some excuse to show he was a decent person, Jiang Lin gradually felt the warmth of the woman in his arms and realized she was burning hot.

"Jiu Yi? Jiu Yi!"

In his arms, the girl was breathing heavily as if she had a high fever, and even a trickle of blood was oozing from the corner of her mouth. She had completely lost consciousness.