"Hmph!" Tang Chen sneered, "You're nothing but a junior, what right do you have to speak to me? Qian Daoliu, I agree to your conditions, release him!"
Qian Daoliu then offered an explanation, as he didn't want to engage in a decisive battle with Tang Chen now. After all, the Spirit Hall had only recently taken control of the Heaven Dou Empire and was not yet secure; further delay could lead to unforeseen circumstances. " Your Emperor, that old bastard Tang Chen still cares a lot about his reputation; what he says is credible."
Hearing Tang Chen's disdain, Lin Chen was not angry. He just revealed a meaningful sneer. He had promised to help Qian Renxue become the Heaven Dou Emperor.
At this point, war is indeed not an option. Otherwise, the Heaven Dou Empire is very likely to fall apart, and it will be several times more difficult for the Spirit Hall to clean up the mess and unify the Northern Douluo Territory than it is now.
Then, Lin Chen casually tossed the half-dead Tang Hao toward Tang Chen.
Inside the East Palace Hall of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace
"Why should we let go of the person we finally captured?!" Qian Renxue shouted at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen said nonchalantly, " Xue'er, yelling at me won't do any good. This is what your grandfather promised Tang Chen."
Qian Renxue snorted and crossed her arms, "You think you can come and go as you please? Do you think our Spirit Hall is easy to bully?"
Lin Chen said calmly, " The Clear Sky Sect has sealed off its mountain and announced that it will never emerge from the world again. If they truly never emerge again, it will be beneficial for you to completely control the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Is their Clear Sky Sect going to close its mountain again?" Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "The key question is, do those old foxes even have the final say?"
God knows~
"However, it would actually be a good thing if they stopped causing trouble now," Qian Renxue said, pursing her lips.
Clang!
Lin Chen crossed his legs on her table, leaving only two legs of the fine four-legged sandalwood chair touching the ground. "Only if Tang Chen allows us to release everyone first will they close the mountain and shut down the gates."
Qian Renxue stared straight at him with her pale purple eyes. "He's dreaming. You didn't agree to it, did you?"
Lin Chen smiled faintly at her, "Your grandfather agreed."
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth. "I'm going to find him."
"Come back!" Lin Chen frowned slightly and said calmly, "Don't be so impatient. Your primary goal right now is to take control of the Heaven Dou Empire. Everything else should wait."
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "Just to control the Heaven Dou Empire, are we really going to be led by the nose by that old bastard Tang Chen?"
Lin Chen gently advised, "A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Right now, controlling the Heaven Dou Empire is the priority. The news of Xue Ye's death will spread throughout the world soon. If the various kingdoms of the Heaven Dou Empire become independent then, we will probably face even greater difficulties."
"However... even so, we can't relinquish all the initiative."
Qian Renxue asked in confusion, "Then what do you mean?"
"He wants to release them, so let's release them, but... we can't release them all!" Lin Chen's lips curled up slightly. "We need to keep one high-ranking person behind. We'll release him after they announce their seclusion and retreat from the mountain."
So who do you want to keep?
At this moment, Qian Renxue had subconsciously followed Lin Chen's wishes. Perhaps even she herself didn't realize that this noble and aloof angel goddess had begun to fall for him...
A strange light flashed in Qian Renxue's bright eyes, and she suddenly exclaimed, " Tang San!"
Lin Chen's lips curled up slightly. "That's right. Tang San is Tang Hao's biological son and has extraordinary talent. Tang Chen won't abandon him. Even if some people in the Clear Sky Sect, with Tang Chen around, their objections are insignificant."
"Okay, then we'll do it your way."
Lin Chen looked her over with interest. "Let's begin."
Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, and asked blankly, "Start what?"
Lin Chen said seriously, "Getting ready, changing clothes? You're not going to go to jail looking like this, are you?"
Qian Renxue's exquisite face flushed slightly. "You... you go out first."
"Hehe... It's not like we haven't seen it before, Xue'er, don't be shy~" Lin Chen teased.
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in anger, then suddenly had a wicked idea. A slight smile appeared on her lips as she slowly removed her long, gold-colored, form-fitting dress.
Then, with her back to him, Qian Renxue slowly pulled off her golden pantyhose and boots, revealing her round, full buttocks to be even more pert.
Lin Chen's expression froze slightly. He had only asked her to change her clothes, but Qian Renxue's actions clearly went beyond a simple change of clothes.
Qian Renxue turned slightly to the side, and upon seeing his expression, she felt extremely pleased with herself, a smile involuntarily appearing on her lips.
Thump... thump...
Just when Lin Chen thought she was about to change into the crown prince's robe, Qian Renxue suddenly walked towards him barefoot, her long, voluptuous legs and perfect figure getting closer and closer to him.
Lin Chen Xin tightened, and he subconsciously asked, " Xue'er, what do you want to do?"
Qian Renxue ignored him. As she passed by him, her jade-like hand gently stroked the three thousand golden threads on her right side, which just brushed against Lin Chen's face.
A rich, delicate fragrance of orchids wafted over, causing Lin Chen to straighten his posture. He silently chanted "Amitabha" several times in his heart. She was Dong'er's daughter; the time was not yet ripe, and he could not make a move for the time being...
A few breaths later...
" Lin Chen, I can't button one of my buttons, can you help me?"
Just as Lin Chen was chanting sutras to suppress all evil, a clear, cold, and alluring voice rang out.
"Oh, here it comes~"
He didn't hesitate at all and went over there. If he hesitated for even a second, it would be disrespectful to Qian Renxue!
At this moment, Qian Renxue had already put on her white-gold trousers and shoes, but her upper body martial robe was difficult to fasten.
"Could you help me with this one?"
"Ahem..." Lin Chen feigned composure and teased, "How old are you? Still needing someone to help you change your clothes?"
"It used to be the maids who helped me dress and do my hair. Who told you to linger here and refuse to leave?" Qian Renxue snorted.
Lin Chen Xin skipped a beat, and he scolded, "Stop fooling around!"
"I won't!" Qian Renxue's competitive spirit flared instantly. She leaned close to his ear and whispered sweetly, " Lin Chen, do you think your Dong'er is prettier, or am I?"
Lin Chen's body trembled, and his face flushed slightly.
"Hehehe..." Seeing his ecstatic expression, Qian Renxue seemed even happier than when she herself broke through to the Soul Douluo.
Seeing Lin Chen's burning gaze, Qian Renxue's smile faltered slightly, a hint of panic appearing on her exquisite face. She quickly took two steps back. "I... I don't need your help anymore~"
Lin Chen shouted in a low voice, "Too late!"