Taking the Initiative

Li Miaotan looked at him in puzzlement.

She did not believe Chu Zhiyuan was unaware of the dangers involved.

Once news that he had mastered the Heavenly Dragon Incantation leaked out, it would surely invite countless assassination attempts.

Neither the Demon Race nor the Devil Race would allow him to grow.

They would spare no cost to assassinate him.

She herself was the finest example. They would deal with him just as they had dealt with her.

She was a Venerable and had elite guards, yet she had still been unable to withstand them.

If it were him instead, he would almost certainly die.

Was he not afraid of death? Was he fearless and bold, or had he lived long enough and wished to die?

In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through her mind, along with all manner of possibilities.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I'm different from Your Highness. I don't need to travel everywhere. I only need to stay obediently in the imperial city."

"...Yes." Li Miaotan nodded lightly.

If he were in the Jade Scenery Dynasty, he would still have some princely duties to attend to.

But here, he was purely an idle man of wealth and rank. He did not need to concern himself with mundane affairs and could simply cultivate in peace.

Some Imperial Sons-in-Law of the Imperial Court bore heavy responsibilities and held crucial positions.

But he was the Ninth Prince of the Jade Scenery Dynasty, and was also effectively a hostage.

He was destined never to be trusted or given important responsibilities.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "For these Demon Race and Devil Race members to assassinate me, they would need to enter the city. That can't be easy, can it?"

"Mm. It is not so easy for the Demon Race or Devil Race to slip into