I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 328 Guo Poyun is very gossipy, and he doesn't dare to ask about everything! (Please subscribe and vote!)
Sect cultivators are still too concerned about saving face; even if they like someone, they can't bring themselves to do it.

As she spoke, Fairy Shuyu straightened her clothes.

But while tidying up, she also thought that her charm had finally been discovered by someone.

The fact that one can attract the favor of young and powerful cultivators also proves that one is excellent.

That's how women are; the more outstanding the man they like, the prouder they become.

"Sister, I'm telling the truth, I'm not joking. I know you find this sudden, and I'm not the kind of person who's in a rush. Why don't we get to know each other better? My home is in the capital, and I have plenty of empty rooms. You don't have a place to stay either, so why don't you come back with me and take a look?"

Li Chen said casually, even though he had downplayed his thoughts, but Fairy Shuyu was not stupid.

With that look on your face, if I went to your house, would I even be able to get out?

Moreover, ever since Fairy Shuyu learned of Li Chen's thoughts, she no longer looked at him as a junior.

Fairy Shuyu was also afraid that if she couldn't bear to refuse, something might happen tonight.

Despite Li Chen's seemingly calm demeanor, Fairy Shuyu could sense the strength and domineering nature within him.

"Next time, I have important business to attend to in the capital this time, so I have to go back first."

Fairy Shuyu has already subtly expressed her refusal and indicated that she is leaving.

If she were already married, Li Chen really didn't intend to let her go, because once such a person went back, it would be difficult to have this kind of interaction again.

Just like the Princess Consort of Zhennan, how could Li Chen possibly let her leave the capital?

But since Fairy Shuyu was still a woman of marriageable age, Li Chen was quite patient.

“Alright, next time I go to the Guixu Wuyai Sect, I will definitely visit you, sister.”

Hearing Li Chen say this, Fairy Shuyu felt both expectant and uneasy.

If Li Chen were to seriously pursue her, she would definitely consider it. The reason she doesn't have a Daoist partner is simply because she can't find a suitable one, not because she doesn't like men.

What worries me is that there are so many people in the sect. If word gets out, how will I face them?
In particular, how would Shenzi Jun Zhantian look at him?

At her age, Tai Shang Xing is actually seducing my buddy?
She wanted to refuse, but when she saw Li Chen, she couldn't say what she wanted to say.

We can't just not let Li Chen come to the Guixu Wuyai Sect, he's Jun Zhantian's friend.

At this moment, Fairy Shuyu began to understand why Li Chen's way of addressing her changed from 'Fairy' to 'Fairy Sister' and then to 'Sister'. It turned out that this was a gradual process.

Calling someone a fairy is definitely a respectful title, while calling them "elder sister" implies that you have ideas.

This kind of subtle hint is something Li Chen is very good at.

If you gradually address her in a more formal way and she doesn't seem to mind, then it proves that she is actually quite accepting of it.

Li Chen knew exactly how strong his own abilities were. What Fairy Shuyu saw was only the surface; the truly formidable side would probably have to wait until the next stage.

What followed was a fairly normal conversation, and Li Chen didn't try to keep her there, which made her like him even more.

Fairy Shuyu was afraid that Li Chen would pester her relentlessly, since they had only just met and there needed to be a process.

Li Chen wasn't worried about her running away. At worst, he could go to the Guixu Wuyai Sect again. Anyway, he had gained a lot from the last trip, and he wondered if he would gain anything extra this time.

The two said goodbye outside the hot pot restaurant. At this moment, Li Chen noticed that Fairy Shuyu's gaze towards him had changed.

The focus shifted from looking at the younger generation to looking at the men.

Meanwhile, at the Religious Affairs Department office.

When we arrived at lunchtime, many staff members had already left work, while some were still on duty.

What puzzled the staff on duty was that there was an old man waiting in the room arranged by the Minister. It was after working hours and they were no longer receiving people from sects. Wasn't that inappropriate?

However, since it was arranged personally by the Minister, they couldn't say anything. They just sent a few people to keep an eye on things nearby to prevent this 'sect member' from doing anything against the rules.

Unbeknownst to them, this so-called "sect member" was actually Guo Poyun, the renowned General Zhenguo of the Tiance Dynasty. At Guo Poyun's level, being known meant being a high-ranking official or noble; how could ordinary staff possibly have ever seen him?

Guo Poyun is still here not because he doesn't want to leave, but because he's afraid to leave.

I remember last time I complained to Li Chen a couple of times, I was put in solitary confinement for seven days.

Today he even began to wonder if His Majesty was testing him.

His Majesty ordered him to stay here, and he dared not leave.

Lin Yue'e was busy with work. As a newly appointed official, she had many things to handle and needed to personally organize the case files.

After all, the Department of Imperial Affairs was a newly established department of the Tian Ce Dynasty, and its rules and regulations needed to be perfected, and it also needed to be prepared to deal with dangers.

Only by doing a good job here can I live up to His Majesty's trust and promotion.

Around this time, Li Chen also returned after finishing his hotpot.

Upon seeing Li Chen appear in the side hall, Guo Poyun immediately stood up respectfully, his back ramrod straight.

He lowered his eyes, not daring to look directly at the Emperor's face, much less ask where His Majesty had just gone.

As a subject, he knew that there were some things he shouldn't ask or know; this was the proper way for a subject to act.

After all, you can't exactly ask His Majesty: How's Your Majesty's pursuit of women going?

If His Majesty were to seduce her, that would be fine.

If you can't get a chance, wouldn't you just be walking right into the line of fire?

Guo Poyun is very gossipy, but he doesn't dare to ask about everything.

As a close advisor to the late emperor, he knew many things, but he kept his mouth shut and never revealed anything.

Guo Poyun wasn't stupid to have risen to this position; this was his way of being an official.

At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps came.

Lin Yue'e hurriedly put down the files in her hand and rushed over.

She abandoned her usual capable demeanor and stopped three steps away from Li Chen, bowing respectfully and saying, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."

Li Chen waved his hand casually: "No need for formalities. How did things go?"

"Your Majesty, the various regulations of the Department of Sect Affairs have been initially drafted, and the major sects are cooperating very well."

Lin Yue'e is giving a detailed report.

At the corner of the corridor, two staff members from the Department of Religious Affairs were staring in disbelief at the scene.

One of the younger ones lowered his voice and asked, "Who is that young cultivator from the sect? How come the Minister is being so polite to him?"

The older man's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he grabbed his colleague's sleeve: "Shh! Watch your words!"

He glanced around nervously, making sure no one was watching before continuing, "Minister Lin is His Majesty's confidante. When have you ever seen her so respectful to powerful officials? And think about it, at her age, she has such bearing."

The young clerk suddenly widened his eyes: "You mean, he is..." Before he could finish speaking, his mouth was covered tightly.

"Just know that's enough!" The older clerk's forehead was beaded with cold sweat. "Pretend you didn't see this, and certainly don't tell anyone. If you guess wrong, you'll lose your head!"

The young clerk nodded repeatedly, and the two quickly lowered their heads and retreated, afraid of being noticed.

But before leaving, the young clerk couldn't help but look back one last time. The young figure standing with his hands behind his back looked particularly dignified in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Is this His Majesty of our Tian Ce Dynasty? Truly remarkable!

They would definitely guess that Li Chen was traveling incognito, but such things are best kept to themselves; who would dare to spread rumors?

(End of this chapter)