Douluo Jueshi, world modulation mode

Chapter 448 Childhood Sweetheart's "Slaughter"

at the same time.

Meanwhile, Meng Hongchen led the women on a half-day tour of Mingdu. Upon returning, she discovered several new faces, or rather, sisters she hadn't seen before—An Qiu'er, Zi Ji, and Xu Tianzhen and Ju Zi, who had just finished a meeting with their department officials after finalizing some preparations for the establishment of the empire.

"Three-Eyed Golden Lion?" Xiao Xiao looked at An Qiu'er curiously. This wasn't their first meeting, but the other party was still in the form of a soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest. Seeing the other party in human form now gave her a rather strange feeling.

After spending the afternoon secretly "competing" with Meng Hongchen, Ma Xiaotao's gaze fell on the tall, aloof, purple-haired woman, Zi Ji. This was the Hell Demon Dragon King, the one from the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Hello." Noticing Ma Xiaotao's gaze, Zi Ji gave a slight, indifferent nod as a greeting. The obedient older sister wouldn't do anything to embarrass An Zhen. Moreover, in the dragon race's view, as the Silver Dragon King's maid and another favored consort, Zi Ji wouldn't have the typical jealousy of a young woman.

Ma Xiaotao was somewhat surprised to receive a response, so she quickly replied, "Hello."

This hellish dragon king seems surprisingly easy to get along with.

Ma Xiaotao glanced at Meng Hongchen, who was smiling brightly, and nodded silently in her heart. Meng Hongchen was indeed easier to get along with than this guy.

"Hehe." An Qiu'er picked up Huo Yutong, acting as if they were very familiar with each other. She gently rubbed her cheek against Huo Yutong's slightly chubby cheek and said in a warm voice, "It's been a while since we last met, Yutong."

"Tianzhen, Juzi," Wang Dong looked at the two of them, "How have you been lately?"

"It's alright, just a bit busy." Xu Tianzhen's voice was clear and crisp. She was still wearing the same phoenix robe she hadn't had time to change into, a robe meant for more formal occasions. It made her already petite figure appear even more delicate, yet also more dignified. The little princess who once caused chaos throughout the Sun and Moon Imperial Palace had now become a competent leader, her eyes radiating confidence and competence.

"In the early days of the empire, there were many things to deal with." Orange skillfully poured fruit tea for everyone, her efficient actions revealing a touch of gentleness, quite like the demeanor of a matriarch. "Fortunately, those guys were intimidated by His Majesty and are now working obediently. In addition, this is the territory of the former Sun Moon Empire, and the original manpower is still here. With Elder Kong and Prime Minister Hongchen keeping those who might have ulterior motives in check, things have become a bit simpler."

The empire had barely been established when the emperor immediately went into "AFK mode." Fortunately, although it was a new empire, many aspects directly followed the old system of the former Sun Moon Empire. Even so, there were still many matters that An Zhen needed to handle, but with the emperor inactive, these matters ultimately fell to Xu Tianzhen and Ju Zi.

Xu Tianzhen's gaze fell on Ning Tian and Xu Jiujiu. Her petite body leaned forward slightly, and a thoughtful look appeared on her pretty face. "I heard from Anzhen that you two are quite good at handling affairs. Would you like to come to the palace with me and Ju Zi tomorrow?"

"Huh?" Ning Tian's expression froze for a moment, his voice tinged with hesitation. "Is it okay?"

After all, it involves politics.

"What's wrong with that?" Xu Tianzhen smiled slightly. "When the management system was developed, we were taken into account. We all have this right."

“Let’s go take a look,” Xu Jiujiu said with great interest. She had long since stopped handling the affairs she used to be in the Star Luo royal family. After all, a married princess couldn’t keep clinging to her family’s possessions forever. However, the Starlight Auction House, the largest and highest-level auction house in the Star Luo Empire, had now been transferred to Xu Jiujiu’s name by Xu Jiawei as part of her dowry.

But these are our own now.

"Oh, right." As if remembering something, Wang Dong looked around and noticed that a familiar figure was missing. He asked curiously, "Where's Ye Guyi?"

“Uh…” An Qiu’er’s smile suddenly froze, tinged with an unnatural embarrassment. An Qiu’er stammered, as if she was covering something up, “Gu Yi’s relationship with Uncle is now… is a little unusual.”

"What?" Wang Dong was stunned for a moment, then crossed his arms and said with certainty, "I knew it. I knew An Zhen had been harboring ill intentions towards Ye Guyi for a long time."

After all, An Zhen already had so many past offenses. With a beautiful young student by her side, Wang Dong didn't believe An Zhen could resist. She had great faith in her lover's abilities in other areas, but in this one, forget it. An Qiu'er, however, shook her head to Wang Dong's surprise and corrected her, "No. Actually, it's Gu Yi who has ulterior motives towards Uncle."

Wang Dong: ?
Huo Yutong, who was being held by An Qiu'er, remained calm and nodded slightly, as if she had expected this to happen. "As expected."

An Qiu'er recounted what happened at the time with some guilt, including the things she did as an accomplice.

He drugged Anzhen and then wanted to do those unspeakable things to her.

After hearing this, the women fell silent for a moment, their expressions varying.

"Uh..." Huo Yutong covered her face with her hands, not expecting things to develop this way.

"And then?" Xiao Xiao couldn't contain her curiosity, her eyes gleaming with the excitement of watching a drama unfold, and pressed for an answer.

"And then they naturally got together," An Qiu'er said.

"Where is Ye Guyi now?" Wang Dong asked curiously. "It can't be that she's too embarrassed to show her face, right? After all, we all know how charming An Zhen is. They're close in age, so it's normal for them to develop feelings for each other when they're together."

“That’s not the case.” An Qiu’er shook her head. “Gu Yi has been in seclusion recently, preparing for the Divine Examination.”

"The God of Destruction's test?" Nan Qiuqiu asked curiously.

Are you working so hard at your training?

“It is the divine test of the Angel God,” Xu Tianzhen said.

"The God of Angels?" Wang Dong asked in confusion.

The name of this deity was familiar to everyone. However, according to historical records, wasn't the position of the Angel God shattered in the final battle between the Sea God Tang San and the Spirit Hall? Even the Angel God Qian Renxue fell from the level of a true god as a result.

"Mm." Xu Tianzhen nodded.

Looking at the sky outside, Meng Hongchen said, "It's getting late, let's have dinner first. Everyone has been out and about all day."

"I'll cook," Huo Yutong said, raising her little hand.

"Since you're all new here, you should naturally try the local specialties." Meng Hongchen's eyes sparkled as she smiled. "I know a restaurant that makes exceptionally good food. My brother Xiaozhen and I used to eat there all the time..."

"Alright, alright, I know you two used to go there often." Ma Xiaotao interrupted her, raising an eyebrow. "Then let's go to this place. Lead the way, and then you can tell me all your fond memories."

(End of this chapter)