A Bevy of Beauties, Each With Their Own Schemes

The Solar System, Platinum Temple.

The Golden Throne in the hall, which is over ten meters long and wide, represents the absolute will of the Solar System.

A small portion of Tang Ping's leisure consciousness controlled his Nether Sea Clone, who reclined on the Golden Throne day after day, enjoying everything.

Below the hall, on the white jade plaza, the latest showcase of beauties from various races of the Milky Way Galaxy is underway. Beauties from each race are dressed in their own magnificent attire, playing cosmic melodies or dancing with flowing sleeves adorned with stars, vying for attention and beauty, all in an effort to catch a glimpse of the being at the head of the table.

On either side of the throne, Sun Ruowei and Brolin stood with their hands at their sides, each performing their duties.

Sun Ruowei was dressed in a silver-gray outfit, her long hair tied up high, her makeup cold and aloof, her shoulders and back ramrod straight, exuding the capable and decisive air of a workplace elite, unapproachable and aloof;

On the other side, Brolin wore a black gauze dress with dark gold intertwined floral patterns embroidered on the hem. Her long hair was loosely tied up, with a pearl flower tucked behind her ear. Her eyes were full of the charming allure of a mature woman, and every gesture she made exuded captivating charm.

Clearly, the two had already figured out Tang Ping's preferences and deliberately dressed and acted in two extreme ways.

They all knew in their hearts that no one could hold the king's attention forever, but the king's tastes were fickle, and perhaps at any moment he would rekindle his interest in them. At that time, a single word of praise or a reward would be enough to elevate their status and bring them great benefits.

Just recently, the Ross Family of the Golden Universe Country learned that Brolin was not only alive but had also become the personal maid of Venerable Anle Tang Ping. They immediately sent people across interstellar space to deliver a large number of rare resources and Divine Weapons, all in an effort to curry favor with this relationship.

Meanwhile, Sun Ruowei's former superiors and colleagues at the Virtual Universe Company, such as Marquis Black Annihilation, the Marquis Rank supervisor of the Ganwu Branch, treated her with great courtesy, and gifts and invitations to high-end events were never interrupted during holidays.

Sometimes, bowing your head and acting as a "dog" isn't shameful; the key is, whose "dog" are you?

After enjoying the professional massage and special services from the maids, Tang Ping felt increasingly cheerful. Suddenly, he reached out and pulled Brolin into his arms, casually stroking her hair with his fingertips. He leaned close to her ear, blew a breath, and teased, "These past two days you've seemed distracted and your service has been rather sloppy. Have you been thinking about something else? Or should I send you to a remote star region?"

Just moments before, Brolin had been flushed and her heart was pounding from the tenderness, but upon hearing this, her face turned deathly pale. She struggled to her feet, knelt on both knees, and prostrated herself before the Golden Throne, repeatedly kowtowing and begging for forgiveness, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! Brolin had no such intention; she was merely momentarily distracted and had absolutely no intention of disrespecting Your Majesty!"

Tang Ping tilted his head, Sun Ruowei, who was standing next to him, immediately picked up a crystal-clear sweet grape and held it to his lips. Then she was pulled into his arms.

Feeling the soft body of the person in his arms, Tang Ping chewed on the sweet fruit before slowly smiling and saying, "Speak, what is it? If you can amuse me, I'll let you off this time."

Brolin's voice trembled as she stammered, "It's... it's..."

The oppressive aura surrounding the throne grew increasingly intense, causing Brolin's hair to stand on end. Finally, she was too frightened to hide her presence any longer.

"Your Majesty, it is my ex-husband and daughter from the Ross Family, along with my mother and sister from the Black Dragon Mountain royal family, who have come to us. They have brought a large number of generous gifts from both the Ross Family and Black Dragon Mountain, hoping that I can mediate between them. King Jiantuo and the Venerable Jin Zhou behind him also wish to establish an alliance with Your Majesty."

"Oh?" A hint of surprise flashed in Tang Ping's eyes as he lightly tapped the armrest of the throne. "I remember, the Ross Family publicly expelled you from the clan, and the Black Dragon Mountain Empire completely severed ties with you, didn't it? Now they've remembered you and are trying to curry favor."

Brolin's face grew increasingly grim, and she lowered her head, saying, "Yes—it was because I was useless and was abandoned by the family."

"Then why are you still hesitating to meet them? Could it be that the benefits they offer are enough to make you forget your old grudges?" Tang Ping asked curiously.

Brolin is now a fourth-class maidservant by his side, possessing Universe Level cultivation level, and her treatment far surpasses that of the direct descendants of the Ross Family and Black Dragon Mountain.

As for Brolin's past with her ex-husband, he didn't care at all. With his current divine body, he was not afraid of any poison or assassination attempt. Besides, he was used to seeing young and beautiful women every day, so it was quite fun to occasionally savor the charm of a mature woman.

Brolin hurriedly kowtowed and explained, "Your Majesty, I did not take a single penny of their wealth! Even if those treasures were enough to help me break through to the World Lord Rank, I would never dare to covet them. From the day I followed Your Majesty, I have been Your Majesty's person, and Your Majesty's will is everything to me!"

"Oh? Then what are you hesitating about?" Tang Ping became interested. "Born into the Black Dragon Mountain royal family, someone like you always puts interests first. Since you know my identity and status, you should have cut ties with those people long ago. Instead, you're unsettled because of them. Aren't you afraid I'll get angry?"

Sensing the dissatisfaction in Tang Ping's tone, Brolin trembled violently, her voice barely audible. "Your Majesty, it's only because—it's only because my mother, sister, and daughter all bear some resemblance to me, yet they come from different backgrounds and have completely different temperaments."

My mother is the Queen of Black Dragon Mountain, dignified and noble; my younger sister has been suppressed by servants since childhood and is timid by nature; my daughter is the pride of the Ross Family, unyielding and defiant. I think that perhaps I can win His Majesty's smile, but I dare not make decisions on my own, hence I have been restless these past few days."

"Oh? What do you take me for!" Tang Ping glanced at her with a hint of displeasure.

This girl actually mistook him for that kind of perverted traitor who takes advantage of others' vulnerability and lusts after beautiful women?

"Snort!"

Thinking of this, Tang Ping let out a cold snort, and the pressure emanating from his body suddenly surged.

Brolin was terrified and kowtowed repeatedly, pleading, "Your Majesty, spare me! I know I was wrong! I'll send word for them to leave immediately!"

"Alright then." Tang Ping waved his hand casually. "They've come all this way, which shows their thoughtfulness. They're guests, so go and bring them in. As their host, I should treat them well and fulfill my duties as the local magistrate."

Sun Ruowei:...

Brolin was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed, "Yes, ma'am!"

A moment later, at the temple gate, a group of five people, guided by maids outside the temple, slowly walked into the Platinum Temple.

The two leading figures, dressed in black dragon-patterned clothing, were none other than the Queen of the Black Dragon Mountain royal family and her other daughter, Brolin's sister: Luowei Na.

The Queen stood tall and straight, her long, dark dress embroidered with lifelike black dragon motifs, the hem trailing on the ground. She exuded royal dignity, her features bearing a seven-tenths resemblance to Brolin, yet adding a touch of noble elegance refined by time.

Even in the unfamiliar Platinum Temple, facing Tang Ping on the throne, he only bowed slightly, his demeanor undiminished.

The girl beside her, Luowei Na, wore a light purple dress. She was slender, with her eyes lowered and her hands clasped nervously in front of her. She didn't even dare to lift her head.

Having been suppressed by Brolin since childhood, she had long developed a timid and submissive nature. Now, stepping into this majestic Divine Temple, she was even more tense, her breathing extremely soft, for fear of causing the slightest trouble.

Following closely behind were three members of the Ross Family.

The man walking in front was burly, with broad shoulders and a thick back. He wore dark gold armor and had a hideous scar on his face. Most striking was his distinctive elephant trunk. He was Brolin's ex-husband and a direct descendant of the Ross Family.

Upon entering, he immediately bowed, his posture displaying a deliberate humility. His son, following behind, was also filled with awe.

The girl beside the man was completely different; she wore a silver-pink princess dress, her long hair was piled up, and a sapphire pendant was set on her forehead. Her features were very similar to Brolin's.

She is the pride of the Ross Family, Brolin's daughter, Saina. With Star Rank understanding of the domain, she is now Domain Lord- level powerhouse. Even when facing a supreme being like Tang Ping, she only nods slightly, her back straight, her eyes showing no flattery, but rather a hint of proud and unyielding arrogance.

Tang Ping's gaze slowly swept over the five people, lingering on the queen's nobility, the sister's timidity, the daughter's rebelliousness, and the ex-husband's ruggedness, before he chuckled, "How interesting."

"Greetings, Venerable Anle!" The five bowed in unison, their posture respectful yet each harboring their own thoughts.

"No need for formalities~" Tang Ping leaned back in his high seat, his tone lazy. Before he finished speaking, he reached out and pulled Brolin into his arms, stroking her up and down.

"Yingning~" Brolin froze, her exclamation filled with embarrassment and panic. She never expected the king to be so unrestrained. Not only were her relatives and friends standing below the stage, but even her ex-husband and son were present. Such intimate behavior made her wish she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

As that coquettish yet embarrassed call rang out, the reactions of the five people in the audience instantly diverged.

Brolin's ex-husband and son were initially stunned, their pupils contracting sharply, and anger surged within them like magma. Born into King Rank family and backed by the power of Venerable, they had always held themselves in high esteem; when had they ever suffered such blatant humiliation?

Saina, the eldest daughter of the Ross Family, frowned, her eyes brimming with undisguised contempt, as if mocking her mother's shameless behavior.

Brolin's mother remained calm and composed, as if everything before her was irrelevant to her; only her sister, who was first shocked and covered her mouth, then blushed and avoided looking at the platform.

Taking in the various expressions on everyone's faces, Tang Ping's eyes flashed with amusement. Only then did he belatedly realize that the King Jiantuo seemed to have offended him as well, but after searching through his mental "Little Notebook," he couldn't find the other's name.

Oh, right.

He had severed King Jiantuo, expecting the man to simply fall asleep. However, the man not only slept but also went to cause trouble for the Luo Family.

If they didn't offend me, I naturally didn't remember it.

As his thoughts raced, Tang Ping raised his hand and waved it lightly, and an invisible force suddenly enveloped Saina below the stage.

Caught off guard, the eldest daughter of the Ross Family was lifted off the ground and floated toward the high platform.

The sudden restraint made Saina's heart tighten. She struggled desperately, circulating her Origin Force, but the Domain Lord -level power that was capable of destroying the world seemed to sink into the sea. She could only watch helplessly as she was pulled by that power and slowly floated towards the high platform.

The next second, Tang Ping grabbed her chin, the force not strong but carrying an irresistible sense of control.

Tang Ping leaned down slightly, his gaze scrutinizing her delicate yet taut face, his fingertips occasionally tracing her jawline with a clear playful intent.

A moment later, he looked up at the mixture of shame, anger, resentment, and hatred in Saina's eyes, then glanced down at Brolin in his arms, her gentle and submissive demeanor growing more and more intrigued.

"Haha, interesting, very interesting!" Tang Ping laughed loudly, teasingly saying, "Your name is Saina, right? Since you know my reputation, how dare you swagger over here like this?"

The pressure on her throat eased slightly, and Saina was finally able to speak. Suppressing her anger and fear, she forced a calm tone. "Venerable Anle is a highly respected elder and a role model for our Human Race. Saina has no fear."

"Hahahaha!" Tang Ping laughed again.

"Why are you laughing, senior?" Saina frowned even more, her face showing more confusion and wariness.

Tang Ping looked down at Brolin in his arms. "Tell me, what am I laughing at?"

Brolin sighed softly, looking at Saina with a hint of pity. "Silly child, the family sent you here so you could serve the king alongside me. You're too naive."

"What?" Saina's eyes widened suddenly, and she staggered back a step. Her armor was exquisitely designed, and a pair of crystal-clear little feet were visible under her skirt. In her fright, her pink toes curled up instinctively.

She turned sharply to look at her father and brother below the stage, only to find them meeting her gaze. Instantly, they lowered their heads in shame, unable to meet her eyes. At that moment, all her doubts were answered. The family's scheming and the elders' hypocrisy pierced her understanding like a cold knife.

Saina turned her head again to look at the handsome yet sinister figure on the high platform. Her previous awe vanished, replaced by hatred as if she were facing a demon.

She gritted her teeth, no longer hesitated, and turned to rush towards the palace gate, wanting only to escape this suffocating place. Strangely, Tang Ping, a giant of the Human Race, did not stop her, but simply watched her leave.

As the palace gates drew closer, a hint of joy welled up in Saina's heart.

Freedom is within reach!

She didn't want any of those so-called King Rank family backgrounds or immense power!

What a load of rubbish! To curry favor with the powerful, they'd sacrifice their daughter's dignity and body. Such ancestral glory is better left unfulfilled!

Sooner or later, she will surpass her ancestors!

But the next moment.

"Clang".

Saina crashed headfirst into an invisible psychic shield, instantly losing her balance and falling. Dizzy and disoriented, she shook her head and looked up to see that the shield was her father's Telekinetic Weapon.

Before she could react, her hands were gripped tightly.

She glanced to the side and was shocked to see that the person holding her was none other than her most respected father and her closest brother.

"Dad, brother, do you know what you're doing?" Saina's voice trembled, filled with disbelief.

"Saina, we're doing this for your own good." Her father's tone was somewhat admonishing, but his eyes darted away. "Serving by Venerable Anle's side is a blessing that countless women dream of. You're still young and don't understand the intricacies of this, so just listen to us."

Her brother remained silent, but tightened his grip on her wrist, making it ache.

"You—you all!" Saina felt her values had been completely overturned.

Her mother, Brolin, the business queen she once admired most, was nothing more than a plaything to be manipulated by her father and brother. They could turn a blind eye to this, but now they were going to push her into the fire with their own hands!

What kind of world is this? The heavens of Human Race have turned so dark! Do they even deserve to be called King Rank family anymore?

Saina struggled desperately, but faced with her father and brother, both of whom were at the World Lord Rank, she could only collapse helplessly to the ground.

Even so, her back remained ramrod straight, exuding an unyielding tenacity. However, after her struggle, her silver princess dress was already torn to shreds, revealing her adorable pale yellow elephant cartoon panties underneath, adding to her disheveled appearance.

"Sigh." Brolin's mother sighed softly, stepped forward to help Saina up, and carefully tidied her disheveled clothes. "Saina, this is just our fate as women. Sometimes, letting go isn't necessarily a bad thing."

At that moment, all of Saina's strength crumbled instantly. She threw herself into Brolin's mother's towering arms and cried out, "Grandma!" Her cries were filled with grievance, despair, and resentment.

Tang Ping, standing on the high platform, stroked his chin, lost in thought.

The family hierarchy seems a bit messed up... Is he really a little abnormal?

Just then, Brolin snuggled against him, her voice sweet and soft, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. Shall I take my family back to our room to rest?"

Tang Ping raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping over the several women with different appearances and temperaments below the stage, before settling back on Brolin, who was wearing black stockings and still exuded charm, causing even the Supreme Bone within him to stir slightly.

I am filled with utmost respect!

He looked up at the sky outside the palace. Hmm, eight o'clock in the morning.

"It is indeed getting late," Tang Ping instructed seriously. "Then take them to rest. But you are family after all, so it's good that you live close by."

Brolin's eyes flickered. "Yes, Your Majesty. I'll have my ex-husband and son live next door. The soundproofing there is just right, so if anything happens at night," they'll be able to hear it immediately.

Tang Ping smirked and gave Brolin a thumbs-up.

Intimate!

"Hehe~" Brolin giggled, swaying her voluptuous waist as she walked down the platform with a smug gait.

Sun Ruowei, who was not far away, saw all of this and muttered under her breath, "Bitch!"

Tang Ping glanced at her and casually instructed, "You should go and serve them too. After all, you and Brolin are very close, and their family has come from afar, so it's only right that you take extra care of them."

Sun Ruowei was speechless.

They're family; they should be completely honest with each other. Wouldn't it be incredibly awkward for her, an outsider, to be stuck in the middle?

"Yes!" Sun Ruowei quickly bowed and obediently went to wash up. She knew that this Venerable Anle occasionally preferred a bit of "unusual smell," but most of the time, he preferred cleanliness and freshness.

After everyone had left, Tang Ping gave an order to the outside of the hall, summoning other maids to attend to him, massage him, and prepare some special delicacies.

He needed to conserve his energy in case some unscrupulous thief tried to ambush these "guests" who had come from afar tonight.

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