"So, does that mean I also have a chance?"
Hou Sailei's eyes widened, filled with anticipation.
"You..."
According to Chen Mu's previous research on male-female relationships, so-called love is often just the result of the body secreting hormones such as phenylethylamine and endorphins. Although the hormones secreted by high-level cultivators may be different due to cell evolution, they are essentially the same thing.
Physical contact and private space are important conditions for the release of love hormones, but compared to those, beautiful fantasies about one's partner are even more important.
At this point, Hou Sailei's appearance and fashion sense made it difficult for him to inspire any romantic fantasies in women.
"Of course you have a chance, but if you want to increase your chances of success, I suggest you adjust your image."
I remember Xuejun recently developed a cosmetic surgery potion. If you're interested, I can have him get some for you.
There are all kinds of people in this world, so Chen Mu didn't dare to completely deny Hou Sailei's appeal and could only offer his suggestion tactfully.
"Okay! I understand! Tell him to send someone to deliver it to me as soon as possible."
Hou Sailei may seem narcissistic, but he is actually very perceptive and never hesitates to let others point out his problems. He readily accepted Chen Mu's advice.
For the next while, Hou Sailei had the musicians and dancers on the ship play music. He enjoyed the performances, savored the food, and reveled in the festivities.
Chen Mu, however, went up to the guest room on the third floor alone, activated the runes in his right eye, and began to analyze the structure of the Haotian Imperial Palace in preparation for his upcoming entry into the palace.
In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.
Three days later would be the day of the Beginning of Winter, which was also the day that Emperor Haotian Empire Long Bo had set for Chen Mu's final audience with the emperor.
" Chen Mu, recently the pillar of light in the center of the Haotian Imperial Palace has become thicker and thicker, and the number of heavenly soldiers sent down by the Heavenly Court has also increased."
"Perhaps you shouldn't go to the palace. If Heavenly Court has already descended to the mortal realm from Heaven, no matter how many tricks you have up your sleeve, you're likely to meet a terrible end."
Hou Sailei felt a little uneasy and kept trying to persuade Chen Mu to give up the idea of going to the palace.
"Only if I enter the palace can the Chen Kingdom gain a period of stability, which is very important for the Chen Kingdom."
So this time, I have to go.
With the current strength of the Haotian Empire, if it is determined to eliminate the Chen Kingdom, the Chen Kingdom will be unable to resist.
Therefore, Chen Mu must take advantage of the fact that the Heavenly Court's attention is drawn to the imminent birth of the Heart of Pan Emperor to strive to develop the military strength of the Chen Kingdom, so that he may be able to protect himself in the ensuing chaos.
After Chen Mu returned from the Netherworld, he brought back a lot of advanced technology to the Chen Kingdom, Chen Kingdom once again entered a period of rapid development. As long as he can buy enough time for the Chen Kingdom to develop, the Chen Kingdom will no longer be at the mercy of others in the future.
"You should leave. Leave the Heavenly Emperor City!"
I don't know what will happen after we enter the palace, and I might not be able to guarantee your safety then.
Chen Mu said goodbye to Hou Sailei, not wanting Hou Sailei to get involved.
During his time in Heavenly Emperor City, Chen Mu was frequently approached by mysterious people trying to find out his identity. Fortunately, the Eight Directions Chamber of Commerce of Commerce had enough influence among the common people to swindle these people away.
Even so, it's likely that the royal intelligence network has already guessed that the person next to Hou Sailei is Chen Mu.
The relationship between Hou Sailei and Chen Kingdom is known throughout the world. There are very few people who can be brought by Hou Sailei to visit the Heavenly Emperor City. During the last half month of Chen Mu's stay in the Heavenly Emperor City, he would encounter the Imperial Guards monitoring him wherever he went, so he rarely went out.
"Okay, then be careful to protect your own safety."
If you need any help, feel free to contact me. I'll be waiting for your message in Xihe City.
After Hou Sailei succeeded as president of the Eight Directions Chamber of Commerce, he lost the freedom he had before, because power often means responsibility.
The Eight Directions Chamber of Commerce is backed by his own Lineage and employs thousands of people. He cannot drag the chamber into Chen Mu's chariot just because of his momentary impulse.
After saying goodbye, Chen Mu also checked out of his hotel room and left Heavenly Emperor City Heavenly Emperor City from another direction.
"Report! It is suspected that Chen Mu, the Grand Preceptor of the Chen Kingdom, has just left the Heavenly Emperor City and his whereabouts are currently unknown."
Inside the Imperial Study, a eunuch entered and reported the news to Long Bo.
At this moment, the red dot between Long Bo's eyebrows had faded, and lotus flower marks were faintly appearing around him.
Clearly, his Celestial Person bloodline is better integrated than Long Xiang's, and it seems that it won't be long before he can completely transform into Celestial Person Race.
"He left again?"
Long Bo put down the brush he was using to review memorials and frowned in deep thought.
The world generally believed that compared to the Saint Clan and Soul Clan in the north, the Abyss Devil Race in the west, and the Wilderness Demon Race in the south, the Chen Kingdom, a small country that had just risen to prominence, would not be of particular importance to Long Bo.
But the truth is quite the opposite. Long Bo has been paying close attention to the development of the Chen Kingdom, especially after the Chen Kingdom defeated the Heavenly Puppet Sect. Long Bo now regards the Chen Kingdom as the most threatening opponent.
Unfortunately, the Heavenly Court officials did not agree with his judgment and did not give him much support.
With the power he controlled, a direct attack on the Chen Kingdom would inevitably result in significant losses, which would be detrimental to consolidating his imperial power.
That's why he came up with this plan to summon Chen Mu to the palace.
He was well aware of Chen Mu's significance to the Chen Kingdom. Once Chen Mu died in the Heavenly Emperor City, the Chen Kingdom's development potential would inevitably plummet, and the Chen Kingdom would lose its threat to the Haotian Empire.
Of course, if Chen Kingdom went mad because of this and fought a deadly battle with the Haotian Empire, that was not something he wanted to see either.
Therefore, he needed to observe Chen Mu's attitude. If Chen Mu was willing to submit to him, then everything was still negotiable.
"Closely monitor the Eight Directions Trading Company and any suspicious individuals entering the Heavenly Emperor City."
Report to me immediately if you have any news about Chen Mu.
The winter solstice is just around the corner. The reason he gave Chen Mu more than two months to come to the Heavenly Emperor City was to make it impossible for Chen Mu to refuse, so he believed that Chen Mu would definitely come.
Three days later, it will be the winter solstice.
Today, the Heavenly Emperor City experienced its first snowfall, with white snowflakes fluttering and dancing in the air.
A man clad in a robe adorned with runes sat atop a black warship, descending from the sky and landing before the gates of the Heavenly Emperor City.
"Who goes there? Why don't you land when you enter the Heavenly Emperor City!"
The guards of the Heavenly Emperor City, seeing the man's menacing approach, nervously drew their weapons and stood ready for battle.
"I am Chen Mu, the Grand Preceptor of the Chen Kingdom. I have come to the palace to pay my respects to His Haotian Empire Supreme Emperor by imperial decree!"
Chen Mu removed the hood from his head, revealing a handsome face.
His voice was incredibly majestic, echoing above the Heavenly Emperor City, and could be clearly heard by people within a radius of tens of kilometers.