The beginnings of a romantic battlefield〔Thanks to Boss Chen, Loneliness, and everyone for your company〕

Before leaving, Ye Yan deliberately unleashed one more Nine Heavens Thunder Evolution Array, razing the prince's residence to the ground so no one could later crawl out of a well or from beneath a bed and cultivate in hiding to seek revenge.

Only after they had gone far away did the city guard commander poke his head out and call his subordinates over to work, shouting about an attack by villains while searching in the opposite direction.

As for why they hadn't come out sooner? Oh, please. How much were they paid to put their lives on the line like that? They were barely scraping together a living. Beating up local thugs and low-level Soul Masters was one thing.

But expecting them to fight several Titled Douluos?

What, only your life counted as a life, Prince Xue Xing? Did the lives of lowly soldiers like them count for nothing?

Meanwhile, Snake Lance also sensed the disturbance and reported to Qian Renxue that enormous energy fluctuations had come from the West District.

Qian Renxue's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. Someone had dared to launch an all-out fight in the imperial capital, and anyone worth a special report from Snake Lance had to be at least a Soul Douluo. Just who was this person?

"Something's happening. Your Highness, be careful!"

Snake Lance discovered someone rapidly approaching the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace and turned to stare gravely into the distance. At the same time, Pufferfish and Dugu Bo also detected the anomaly and gathered before the main hall.

Only when the newcomers drew close did they breathe a sigh of relief. It was Ye Yan.

A flicker of delighted surprise appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes, only to be replaced by bitter cold. This skirt-chasing radish had brought another flock of women. She knew the little girl Ning Rongrong and Spirit Hall elder Ling Yuan, but who were those other two behind them?

While she silently fumed, Dugu Bo was the first to approach. He punched Ye Yan on the shoulder and scolded him with a laugh:

"You brat! Last time you came back, you didn't even say hello. You just left a letter. Do you have any idea how much Yanyan missed you?"

Ye Yan apologized repeatedly, promising to find her later and properly make amends. After dealing with Dugu Bo, he began introducing Qian Renxue to her new sisters.

The more Qian Renxue heard, the angrier she became. The temperature around her dropped at a visibly perceptible rate. You forgot everything I told you before you left, didn't you? You think finding a Limit Douluo to protect me means I can't do anything to you, so you can build a harem however you please?

Fine, Ye Yan. Looks like you've eaten a bear's heart and a leopard's gall!

Meow, meow, meow ₍ᐢᴗ˔ᴗᐢ₎

Ye Yan knew this would make Qian Renxue furious, but when it came to building a harem, he could only take advantage of the present to prepare her mentally. Otherwise, things would only get worse once she became a god.

Besides, that wasn't the only surprise he had left for her. Hadn't he stolen her spawn point during this time?

Compared with that, being a womanizer and building a harem barely counted as anything. He could only hope she wouldn't turn into a yandere.

Ning Rongrong, however, watched the two of them suspiciously. Something's off about this atmosphere. Why does it feel like Brother Xue is jealous?

There's juicy gossip here.

She didn't get to enjoy the gossip for long, though. With a flash of golden light, Qian Renxue returned to her appearance as a blonde, mature beauty.

"Huh?! Brother Xue turned into a girl?!"

Ning Rongrong's voice shot up several pitches. Clearly, this live transformation had shocked her badly. Xue Qinghe, who had studied under her father for years, was actually a woman.

Guys, who could possibly understand this?

"That's right, Rongrong. My real name is Qian Renxue, and I'm not a descendant of Xue Ye. Speaking of which, I was the first woman of this playboy beside you. Unfortunately, I still couldn't keep him in line."

Qian Renxue answered Ning Rongrong's question with a smile. She was rather fond of this mischievous Little Demoness. Unfortunately, that bastard Ye Yan had set his sights on her, making her a rival.

Ning Rongrong felt as though lightning had struck her. My Xu Xiaoyan isn't pure anymore! (⸝⸝⸝>`﹏ˊ<⸝⸝⸝)

While she stood there in a daze, Qian Renxue used Mystic Steps to reach Ye Yan and gazed at the lovely figure before her with mixed feelings.

If I'd known even Grandpa couldn't keep him in line, I should've kept him in the Eastern Palace. Now look-another Snow Empress has popped up. I might not even win the position of principal wife. I really want to snatch that naughty Yan'er away and discipline him hard!

Her stare left Ye Yan feeling guilty, so he told her about the change of dynasty, trying to divert her attention.

The tactic worked. Qian Renxue froze for a few seconds, then pinched his cheeks and shook them from side to side.

"Xu Xiaoyan, you really are something. You're only telling me about something this important now? Why not just wait until the dust settles before calling me?"

"I wanted to give you a surprise! Besides, I think poisoning and infiltration are too slow. Xue'er, you have extraordinary talent. You shouldn't waste it here. Once things settle down, you should return to Spirit Hall... and inherit the Angel Godhood."

Ye Yan whispered that last sentence into Qian Renxue's ear. Apart from the Snow Empress, whose cultivation was the highest, no one else noticed.

At that moment, the Snow Empress was inwardly falling apart. What's going on with this era? One after another, they're all going to become gods. Luckily, Bing'er and I caught this tailwind. Otherwise, we'd probably end up as Soul Rings someday. (╥╯﹏╰╥)ง

"Hmph." ╯^╰

Clearly, Qian Renxue was very dissatisfied with his explanation. No matter how she listened to it, it sounded rather perfunctory. Still, inheriting the godhood was indeed something she needed to hurry along.

After all, I still have to catch Xu Xiaoyan. Without enough strength, I can't even protect my own husband. Sigh.

"Then let's go. It's time to send that imperial father of mine on his way."

Plan successful~

Ye Yan quietly flashed himself a victory sign in his mind. He would stall for now. Once she gradually got used to it, she wouldn't resist so much.

Who knows? Within my lifetime, I might even get to enjoy a mother-and-daughter rice bowl~

Off they went, toward the Imperial Palace!

They brought Dugu Yan and the others along as well. They had spent these past years cultivating in a side hall and were probably bored out of their minds. Naturally, they had to come along for something as interesting as a coup.

Yanyan was much like Qian Renxue. Seeing Xu Xiaoyan again after their long separation made her very happy, but the sight of a roomful of women sent her dragging Lingling aside to complain about him, calling him a faithless man.

The big tangerine, Mu Xia, tried to squeeze over, but Little Angel glared her back. She could only look pitifully at Ye Yan. Sigh, I can't give the young master his favorite facial cleanser this time~

The little girl Fei Yun, with her hair in buns, was extremely excited. She was lively by nature and preferred activity to stillness, but her duties as a maid had forced her to remain in the residence. Now she could not only go out and have fun, but also enjoy the sensational gossip of a crown prince seizing the throne. Naturally, she was overjoyed.

Ning Rongrong, who was already gloomy because Ye Yan had been gobbled up by a wicked woman, turned scarlet at this scene and reached over to pinch his waist.

Fortunately, she was only a Soul Grandmaster, and her delicate hand was soft enough that the pinch didn't hurt. Ye Yan played along, baring his teeth and begging for mercy.

Once Ning Rongrong let go, he summoned the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to cover everyone and prevent a full-blown romantic battlefield from erupting. They successfully sneaked into-or rather, openly entered-the Imperial Palace.

After dealing with the guards in the Imperial Study, Ye Yan removed the shroud. Only then did Xue Ye discover that a large group had suddenly appeared before him, led by none other than his crown prince, Xue Qinghe.

He was puzzled. Why hadn't anyone announced the arrival of so many people? He tossed the writing brush in his hand onto the desk and demanded:

"Qinghe, what is the meaning of this?"