Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 254 Prosperity
The increasingly dignified and domineering Zhang Lexuan did not make any exceptions for Kong Deming just because he was her great-grandfather.

This is because she is very clear that no matter how expensive it is to research 'Battle Armor', it shouldn't require an investment of tens of millions or even a hundred million gold soul coins per month.

Therefore, she was certain that her great-grandfather had inadvertently come up with a new idea while creating the 'battle armor'.

Then, he got so emotional that he poured all the special funds into it!

Of course, this is not a big deal; it's just a matter of money. What difference would it make if it were approved?

Since it's not my own property, I won't feel bad if I use it all up.

But the problem is, the national treasury is empty!
Years of border defense preparations, the old emperor's reckless spending in pursuit of longevity, coupled with the recent change of dynasty.

By this time, the national treasury was so clean that even rats that went in would have to cry when they came out.

If Lin Po hadn't felt sorry for Zhang Lexuan and hadn't given her 95% of his wealth as start-up capital for the project before leaving...

Otherwise, where would she get so much money to accomplish in just a few months what Xu Tianran had been planning for several years?

In other words, half the credit for the Sun Moon Empire's transformation in just a few months can be attributed to the vast wealth left behind by Lin Po.

Watching their savings dwindle every moment, Zhang Lexuan, who was used to being thrifty, felt so heartbroken she could hardly breathe.

As a result, her own great-grandfather came over and caused her trouble, which was something the dignified empress could not tolerate.

Besides, Kong Deming must have accumulated a lot of wealth over the years, so there's nothing wrong with using it!
Seemingly sensing the doubt in Zhang Lexuan's gaze, Kong Deming experienced the bloodline suppression he hadn't felt in a long time.

He couldn't help but smile sheepishly, suppressing the urge to struggle any further.

Seeing this, Jing Hongchen silently put away the funding application report that she had written overnight.

We know our own situation best. The filth in Mingde Hall hasn't been completely cleaned up yet. Going up there now would be nothing short of suicide.

Even though the Empress and Confucius were related by blood, they showed no mercy to each other over a small amount of research funding.

If we bite the bullet and go over there now, we can't be sure what kind of treatment we'll get.

Zhang Lexuan naturally noticed Jing Hongchen's movements and changes in expression, and then asked:

"Master Jing, is there anything you'd like to add?"

Jing Hongchen, whose name was suddenly called, was startled and then waved his hands and shook his head repeatedly.

"No! The cleanup of Mingde Hall went very smoothly. Except for a few baits, almost everyone was eliminated!"

Just kidding, he can't afford to mess with this ancestor.

If he were to accidentally offend her, and Lin Po were to return and whisper sweet nothings in her ear, would Jing Hongchen even be able to survive?

"So good."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan nodded in satisfaction.

After all, he was Xiaomeng's grandfather, and as the eldest sister, she couldn't pressure him too much. If there was a real problem, she would have to wait until Lin Po returned before discussing it further.

"And what about the Imperial Preceptor Zhongli?"

Zhongliwu also shook his head, indicating that he was fine.

"If that's the case, then..."

"Huh? Everyone's here?"

A familiar voice appeared in the study at an inopportune moment, but no one took a defensive stance.

The next second, Lin Po slowly walked out of the void, looking down at everyone present with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"I think I've arrived at the wrong time."

"Little Po...no, Regent, you've come at just the right time!"

Before she finished speaking, the Empress's imposing manner vanished, and she stood up abruptly from her dragon throne.

"Your Majesty is too kind."

Seeing his great-granddaughter's almost impulsive urge to rush towards him, Kong Deming couldn't help but sigh. He stood up first and pulled Jing Hongchen towards the outside of the hall.

You can't watch any more; it's bad for an elderly person's heart.

Seeing this, Zhongli Wu followed suit.

However, compared to Kong Deming, he was in a much better mood.

Upon seeing this, the others rose to take their leave and hurriedly departed the palace.

At the same time, they were also wondering how the Regent had managed to enter the palace without being detected by several level-nine soul-guided detection devices.

In the blink of an eye, the once somewhat crowded study room suddenly became much more spacious.

Only Lin Po, Zhang Lexuan, and Han Ruoruo remained in the main hall.

However, before Zhang Lexuan could express her longing, Han Ruoruo suddenly jumped into Lin Po's arms, crying out in distress. "Little Po, Her Majesty is so fierce and strict! Not only does she assign me countless tasks every day, but I'm also forced to work overtime until I finish! Look at you, you've got dark circles and wrinkles!"

Looking down at Han Ruoruo, whose appearance remained unchanged and whose skin was as smooth as jade, Lin Po pointed to the non-existent wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, and with a smile in his eyes, he raised his hand and touched her head, causing her to purr like a cat.

Immediately, with a thought, he secretly began to circulate the Yin-Yang Classic at its perfect level.

"Ruoruo-jie is amazing! I like you the most!"

Sweet words mixed with yin and yang soul power spread throughout the hall, and Han Ruoruo, caught off guard, instantly fell into a lewd fantasy.

She then let out a madwoman-like laugh, and a stream of clear saliva slowly trickled from the corner of her mouth.

"Sure enough, this trick is perfect for dealing with girls like Sister Ruoruo!"

Hearing Lin Po's mutterings, Zhang Lexuan stepped over the desk and stood beside him.

"Little Po, Ruoruo, this is..."

"The small gains from this retreat were that there was no danger involved; as long as one's mind is strong enough, one can break free from illusions."

Strong-willed?

Zhang Lexuan looked at Han Ruoruo, who was still grinning foolishly, with a strange expression, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart that these two sisters probably couldn't wake up on their own.

Just when she thought that without the interference of a third wheel, she could finally pour out her heart to her beloved younger brother, she turned around and saw two incredibly intense gazes.

Even though Zhang Lexuan had only been married for a short time, how could she not understand what that gaze represented?

"Sister Lexuan"

"Xiao Po, no... it's still daytime!"

"Draw the curtains!"

"Then at least go back to Minghuang Palace!"

"can not wait anymore!"

"Those clothes"

"That's exactly the feeling I wanted!"

"Ruoruo is here!"

"It's alright, she won't wake up! Even if she does, she'll probably join us on her own!"

"Hey! Oh~ Slow down~"

With a soft cry, the scene Han Ruoruo had been longing for finally appeared before her.

Unfortunately, she was too engrossed in the beauty of it all to enjoy it.

In the dead of night, the two, who knew each other inside and out, were not sleepy at all. Instead, they snuggled close to each other and whispered to each other.

During this time, Zhang Lexuan also learned about all the gains Lin Po had made during his seclusion.

Five ferocious beast soul rings, two divine beast soul bones, a demigod's body, a level 90 quasi-title Douluo cultivation, level 98 mental power, plus invincible strength enough to dominate Douluo Star.

Each time a new and unique word appeared, Zhang Lexuan felt even more delighted.

Although she didn't quite understand what those words actually meant, there was one thing she was clear about.

Her younger brother is about to realize his dream!
Since that's the case, she needs to work even harder, at least to help him share some of the burden of trivial matters.

"Xiao Po, what are your plans for the future?"

"Just proceed according to the original plan, but this time we can take bigger steps!"

Lin Po responded immediately without hesitation.

"With me in charge of the mainland, and the gods not appearing, a few petty villains won't be able to cause any trouble."

Zhang Lexuan smiled sweetly and tapped Lin Po's forehead, saying softly:
"I'll listen to you, sister. But are you really sure everything's alright? Are you confident you can handle things in the God Realm?"

"Hmm? Sister Lexuan, you found out?"

Noticing the boy's surprised expression, Zhang Lexuan first smiled slyly, then sat up pretending to be angry.

"Hmph! If your sister doesn't ask, are you going to keep it a secret forever?!"

Lin Po knew his sister was just trying to scare him, but his tone still softened unconsciously: "Isn't it because I was afraid you'd worry?"

"You're not stupid! You've accumulated so many high-level combatants around you, yet you still act so cautiously. Anyone with a brain knows there's something fishy going on!"

"And then there's Sister Na'er. She's a dignified God-King; she can't just follow you around like that."

(End of this chapter)