Over the years, time had flown by in the blink of an eye.
Blue Star, outer space.
"That guy must be dead of old age by now, right?" Looking at the blue planet before her, A Zhui couldn't help thinking of the man who had stolen a kiss from her a hundred years ago.
As she spoke, A Zhui touched her lips.
They said first love was the hardest to forget. A Zhui and Ye Chen hadn't been lovers, but he had been the first man to steal her first kiss.
Over the past hundred years, she had often found herself thinking of Ye Chen. It wasn't that she had fallen for him. He was simply the man who had stolen her first kiss, leaving a deep impression on her—one that was hard to forget.
Of course, that was mainly because Ye Chen wasn't ugly. In fact, he was quite handsome.
When it came down to it, no matter what kind of creature someone was, before they got to know a person well, they judged by appearances. Their values followed their features.
One reason A Zhui hadn't killed Ye Chen on the spot back then was that he was handsome and fit her tastes.
Otherwise, if some hideous man had dared to steal a kiss from her, she would have burned him to ashes the very next second. He wouldn't have had the chance to say a word.
Then A Zhui activated the Dark Information Scanning System, and a white film instantly clouded her eyes.
A moment later, her eyes returned to normal. Her expression turned strange. She hadn't expected the man who had stolen her first kiss not only to have survived, but to be doing just fine.
What was more, he had established an empire over the past hundred years.
Thinking of the information she had just scanned, A Zhui grew curious about Ye Chen. She wanted to find out what was going on with him.
With that in mind, A Zhui flew toward the Yanhuang Empire.
After reaching Xuanhuang City, the Yanhuang Empire's capital, A Zhui folded her wings and walked along its bustling streets.
As she walked across the concrete pavement, she observed the lives of the people around her and their surroundings, nodding from time to time.
"Looks like this young man really does have some ability. He's managed to govern the empire in an orderly fashion and ensure the people live in peace. That alone proves he's a competent emperor."
A Zhui walked down the street in armor and a short skirt, standing out starkly from those around her. People on both sides of the street stole glances at her.
Meanwhile, after the Imperial Capital Defense Army received word that a foreign woman had appeared in Xuanhuang City, they rushed over at once.
"Clink, clank!"
With the clatter of armor, a squad of soldiers came speeding over from the distance. They wore black armor patterned with mysterious beasts and carried long spears.
When they reached A Zhui, the leading Squad Captain stepped forward and said coolly, "Miss, please show us your Travel Permit so we can inspect it."
"Travel Permit?!"
Hearing this, A Zhui quickly checked the Dark Information Scanning System and immediately understood that a Travel Permit was similar to an identity document.
When the foreign woman before him failed to produce identification, the Squad Captain's expression turned cold. He gestured for his men to seize her.
"Anyone without identification is considered a foreigner. Take her into custody and lock her in the dungeon. If she resists, kill her without mercy."
A Zhui was speechless. She hadn't expected security in Xuanhuang City to be so strict. Then she spread her wings and shot into the sky.
"She can fly?!"
The Squad Captain's face changed when he saw A Zhui soaring above them.
Many of the people nearby fell to their knees and shouted all sorts of names, most of them calling her a god or something similar.
After all, the Yanhuang Empire had grown out of local tribes. Its citizens came from countless different tribes, many with their own beliefs. To those tribes, flying creatures like her were almost universally regarded as gods.
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A Zhui glanced down at the scene and wasn't surprised at all. She had been stationed in the Milky Way Galaxy for thousands of years and had seen countless feudal civilizations like this. The people had reacted no differently whenever they saw her.
Then A Zhui flew toward the Imperial Palace in the city. She wanted to see the young man who had stolen her first kiss.
"This is bad! Summon the Imperial Guards and protect His Majesty!"
Seeing the foreign woman flying toward the Imperial Palace, the Squad Captain's expression changed. He immediately took out an object and fired it into the sky.
With a loud bang, a Blood-red Xuan Bird appeared.
At once, all the troops inside and outside Xuanhuang City sprang into action and rushed toward the Imperial Palace.
The signal meant that an enemy had invaded—and had already reached the Imperial Palace.
Although no one knew why an enemy had reached the palace when no war was underway, they had to hurry there and defend it regardless.
Otherwise, afterward, all troops that had failed to act would be branded traitors.
Qiankun Hall.
Ye Chen wore a black Star Robe as his everyday attire. Seated at his desk, he was writing something intently.
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
"Heh, that's a pretty advanced idea. You're writing a system for the development of the Industrial Revolution, aren't you?"
Ye Chen's expression didn't change. He put down his brush and turned to look at A Zhui, who had appeared behind him at some point.
"Impudent! Who are you, to dare trespass in Qiankun Hall?"
"Where are the Black Dragon Guards?"
Yuan Long, the personal guard standing nearby, had also noticed the unwelcome visitor in the hall. He immediately drew his sword and pointed it at A Zhui.
At the same time, he shouted for the Black Dragon Guards stationed outside the hall.
Outside, the Black Dragon Guards guarding the hall heard the commotion. Their expressions changed, and they rushed inside.
When the Black Dragon Guard commander, Long Yu, saw the foreign woman standing behind the Emperor, his face went pale.
He hadn't expected an enemy to slip past the Black Dragon Guards' layers of security and reach His Majesty.
Looking at the Black Dragon Guards who had burst in, and Yuan Long, who was radiating killing intent, A Zhui smiled faintly. "Your subordinates are pretty good, just a little weak."
Ye Chen was speechless. His subordinates were ordinary people. Although every one of them was an elite among elites in the army, they couldn't compare to an Angel.
"Everyone, stand down. She's an old friend of mine. She won't hurt me. Yuan Long, you stand down too."
"Your Majesty..."
Yuan Long looked at A Zhui with concern.
"Enough!"
Ye Chen furrowed his brow, and everyone immediately felt a tightness in their chests.
With no choice, Yuan Long withdrew from the hall.
Once everyone had left and the hall doors were closed, Ye Chen smiled at A Zhui. "A hundred years flew by in the blink of an eye. Now we've met again."
As he spoke, Ye Chen gazed at A Zhui's face, his eyes burning with undisguised interest.
"Heh, you haven't changed a bit. Looks like you want another beating."
Seeing Ye Chen's undisguised stare, A Zhui blushed and threatened him fiercely.
"If you dare hit me today, I'll make you pay me back someday."
Ye Chen wasn't the least bit afraid of A Zhui's threat. So what if he got beaten? It was no big deal.
Besides, there was nothing shameful about getting beaten by his future wife. He could always get even in bed later.
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