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

Chapter 628 She can rise to heaven along with her chickens and dogs! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
As cultivators, Lü Mumu and Lianxing occasionally indulged in drinking and feasting, and were quite confident in their alcohol tolerance.

Seeing that Commandant Cheng had not returned for a long time, he thought that he might still be dealing with military affairs. Since Madam Cheng had invited him so kindly, it wouldn't hurt to have a meal and wait a little while. So he reluctantly agreed.

As the owner of the tavern, Ren Ling naturally had a high alcohol tolerance. She smiled and chatted, constantly urging others to drink.

The "Forget-Me-Not" was indeed mellow and sweet upon first sip, like a fine nectar, with a rich fruity aroma and no hint of spiciness or irritation.

Lu Mumu and Lianxing thought it was just ordinary fruit wine, so they relaxed and confidently raised their glasses to drink. Before they knew it, they had drunk several more glasses.

However, the alcohol had a very strong aftereffect; the effects of the alcohol rose up quietly, and by the time one realized it, one was already dizzy and weak all over.

The two naive young girls were no match for Ren Ling, a seasoned drinker. In less than half an hour, their cheeks were flushed, their eyes were glazed, and they were lying on the table muttering "good wine" and "one more cup." They were clearly out of their minds and at her mercy.

Just then, Li Chen returned to his residence after finishing his military affairs.

Upon entering the living room, one sees two mature beauties, Tuoba Anyu and Ren Ling, smiling at each other, while at the table, two stunningly beautiful young women, Lü Mumu and Lianxing, with contrasting temperaments, are already slumped over, looking utterly drunk.

Li Chen was slightly taken aback and looked at Tuoba Anyu, asking with his eyes what was going on.

Tuoba Anyu smiled, pulled him aside, and briefly explained the origins and purpose of the two women in a low voice. Finally, her eyes flickered as she glanced at the two almost unconscious girls and asked softly with a smile, "Husband, what do you think we should do?"

His tone carried a hint of mischief and obvious implication.

Looking at the two drunken, defenseless beauties before him, one as aloof as the moon, the other ethereal and otherworldly, both were unparalleled beauties in the world.

He'd been finding life at the border rather dull these past few days, and now that delicious food had come to him of its own accord, how could he possibly let it pass him by? A smile played on his lips as he whispered:
"Since you have made such a kind arrangement, it would be impolite for me to refuse. I will naturally get on the train first and buy the ticket later."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Anyu and Ren Ling exchanged a smile, both with expressions of "I knew it."

Ren Ling nudged Tuoba Anyu lightly with her elbow and teased in a low voice, "You spoil your husband every day, letting him go out and ruin these pretty young girls. I really don't know what you, as the legitimate wife, are thinking."

Tuoba Anyu simply smiled and replied meaningfully, "As long as he likes it."

She thought to herself, "I can't very well tell you that he's not just an ordinary captain, but the Emperor himself, and that it's perfectly normal for him to take a few beauties as concubines, can I?"

That night, the red silk curtains were warm, and spring was in full bloom.

The next morning, Lianxing woke up first, feeling weak all over. When she saw the face of the sleeping man next to her and her own situation, she was so shocked that her beautiful eyes widened and her cheeks turned red instantly.

She had actually become Commandant Cheng's woman?! At first, she felt flustered and shy, but then a secret joy welled up inside her.

She had always been fond of Li Chen, and now, by a twist of fate, things have turned out well, which doesn't seem so bad.

At least, she no longer had to go back to the brothel to entertain guests, and could now live peacefully as his woman.

Meanwhile, the madam of the brothel had already guessed from various signs that this "Commander Cheng" had an unfathomable background. Not only did she not dare to investigate, but she had already sent people to deliver a lot of money and supplies to Lianxing in an effort to please her.

She was hoping that when Li Chen's identity was revealed in the future, she could rise to prominence along with him.

Although Lianxing vaguely sensed that Li Chen's identity was far more than that of an ordinary captain, she was not particularly conflicted because of her admiration and sense of belonging at the moment.

When Lü Mumu woke up, she was filled with confusion and embarrassment. She was the highly regarded prodigy of the secluded sect, Sumeru Lingxiao Pavilion, where the sect had a relatively conservative atmosphere and placed great importance on chastity.

I came here only to express my gratitude, but who would have thought that I would lose my body here in such a muddle?
According to the sect rules, she either has to kill the person who defiled her, or she has to marry him.

But the other party already has a wife. Does he expect her to become a concubine? That's going too far! She was in a state of utter confusion and didn't know what to do.

Li Chen knew that Lü Mumu and Lianxing were in different situations and needed to be properly comforted.

He took a special leave of absence, intending to spend some quality time with this aloof and innocent young woman. After all, she had boarded the train, so he had to make up for it with the ticket; maintaining their relationship was essential.

When the two walked out of the house, Lü Mumu was still in a daze. Looking at the composed man beside her, who had been so domineering and forceful the night before, she opened her mouth but didn't know how to address him. In the end, she just lowered her head and silently followed him.

Li Chen didn't press her, but simply slowed his pace.

The two chatted about ordinary topics the whole way. Li Chen really wanted to find out her interests and hobbies, but the girl was in a state of confusion right now, so it wasn't the right time.

Li Chen personally escorted Lü Mumu back to the vicinity of the Sumeru Lingxiao Pavilion's headquarters.

Li Chen personally escorted Lü Mumu back to the vicinity of the temporary residence of the Sumeru Lingxiao Pavilion located within the Cold Iron Pass.

Lu Mumu's mind was still in turmoil. She lowered her eyelashes and said softly, "Thank you for seeing me off, Commandant Cheng. I can go in by myself."

She was at a loss for how to face the man who had changed her fate overnight, and just wanted to get back to her familiar surroundings as soon as possible.

She just realized that many things couldn't be blamed on Commander Cheng. It was normal for him to be attracted to her because of her beauty, but it was hard to explain to the elders and her master.

Perhaps this whole thing should just be considered a dream.

Li Chen said, "Now that we've arrived at the entrance, I'd also like to pay my respects to your elders."

Lu Mumu was taken aback upon hearing this. She looked up at Li Chen and, seeing his composed expression, could only nod and say in a low voice, "Alright. However, my elders are somewhat aloof and cold-hearted. If they have been negligent in any way, I hope the Commandant will forgive them."

She whispered a reminder, afraid that her elder's aloofness might offend this mysterious captain.

The two entered the quiet courtyard of the residence one after the other. The temporary residence of Sumeru Lingxiao Pavilion was decorated quite elegantly, with a touch of otherworldly charm.

Several disciples dressed in plain white robes were practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard. When they saw Lü Mumu bring in a distinguished-looking stranger, they all cast curious glances at her.

Inside the main hall, the white-haired elder with a profound aura was resting with his eyes closed. Just as Lü Mumu was about to step forward to report and introduce the two parties, the elder seemed to sense something and suddenly opened his eyes.

When his gaze fell on Li Chen, his face, which had been calm and even somewhat indifferent, instantly showed an extremely rare look of surprise!

He sprang up from the prayer mat almost immediately and strode forward, his speed startling even Lü Mumu.

The elder approached Li Chen and bowed slightly, his face bearing an unprecedentedly warm and even respectful smile. His tone was so polite that all the disciples were dumbfounded: "Commander Cheng, your presence is an honor! I have failed to greet you properly, please forgive me! I have long admired your name, Commander. If I had known you were coming, I would have certainly prepared a grand welcome and waited for you at the door!"

(End of this chapter)