Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

Upon seeing this, Orange's pupils contracted again.

She looked at the half-body "Xu Tianran" on the ground, still breathing evenly, and then at the real Xu Tianran in the wheelchair, whose head was drooping and who was lifeless.

A strong sense of absurdity and fear gripped her once again.

"What...what exactly is this? What is Ye Chen trying to do?" Orange was filled with doubt.

Ye Chen ignored Ju Zi's shock and casually flipped his hand, gently hitting the head of the [Myriad Manifestations Puppet] on the ground.

A wisp of extremely faint grayish-white mist precisely entered the space between the eyebrows of the [Myriad Manifestations Puppet] on the ground.

These are fragments of Xu Tianran's soul, left behind by Ye Chen after he crushed Xu Tianran's soul.

It contains most of Xu Tianran's memories.

Ye Chen's actions seemed to infuse "Xu Tianran" on the ground with a source of life.

A faint yet vibrant light suddenly shone in the depths of the other person's empty eyes.

Its previously stiff limbs seemed to have relaxed a bit.

A flood of information fragments poured into the soul-guiding array at the core of the puppet and were absorbed and transformed.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Orange held her breath, watching this scene with bated breath.

Finally, the myriad-image puppet slowly raised its head, and its dull eyes gradually regained focus.

It turned its head, its gaze falling on Ye Chen, and then, with extreme respect, lowered its head slightly, uttering a voice identical to Xu Tianran's: "Xu Tianran... greets Master..."

Although the other person's voice was a bit hoarse at the moment, it was still clear. Once they got used to it, they would be able to completely become the real "Xu Tianran".

"Ah."

Ye Chen responded calmly, "From this moment on, you are Xu Tianran, the Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire. Be familiar with your identity, do what you are supposed to do, and don't give yourself away."

Ye Chen's words were concise, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.

With that, Ye Chen put Xu Tianran's "corpse" into his storage space.

The puppet bowed its head respectfully again: "Yes, Master."

Then, it began to try to control the new body, and its movements gradually became smooth and natural, from the initial awkwardness and clumsiness.

The puppet flashed to the wheelchair, then propelled it behind the desk, picked up a memorial, and began to "read" it.

The imitation of the expressions and movements was so lifelike that even Orange felt a momentary daze, wondering if everything that had just happened was a dream...

Xu Tianran was not dead; he was still sitting unharmed at his desk.

"good."

Ye Chen nodded slightly upon seeing this.

Except for his cultivation level, which is only Soul Emperor, the Myriad Manifestations Puppet is exactly the same as Xu Tianran.

As long as there's no fighting, there's no way they'll be exposed.

This is also the main reason why Ye Chen wanted Xu Tianran to ascend the throne before replacing him.

Before that, the situation was still very unstable, and Xu Tianran needed to solve the problem himself.

After that, the overall situation was settled, and it was highly unlikely that Xu Tianran would personally take action.

If the puppet replaces the other party, it will be impossible for the secret to be exposed.

After Ye Chen finished doing all this, he walked over to Ju Zi, who was still in a state of great shock, gently held her cold wrist, and smiled, "Let's go, let's talk somewhere else."

Ye Chen's palm was warm and strong, carrying a comforting power.

Orange was almost subconsciously led by him, her steps unsteady as she followed him.

Ye Chen, familiar with the place, pushed open the door to a more luxurious and comfortable side hall next to the study.

This was the emperor's private space where he would take a break between handling state affairs. It was covered with thick velvet carpets, furnished with comfortable sofas and low tables, and filled with a faint, calming fragrance that made people feel much more relaxed.

Ye Chen closed the door behind him, shutting out everything from the outside world.

Ye Chen walked to the coffee table, poured himself a cup of the imperial tea that had been prepared, took a sip, and let out a long sigh.

The orange remained frozen by the door, like a beautiful statue that had lost its soul.

Her gaze was fixed on Ye Chen, as if trying to see through his skin to discern the unfamiliar yet powerful soul hidden within.

Her world was completely turned upside down in the short span of an incense stick's time, and the enormous shock caused her to lose her ability to speak.

"you……"

She finally found her voice, but could only utter one word before getting stuck again. A thousand thoughts swirled in her head; she didn't know where to begin.

Shock, fear, bewilderment...

Or perhaps, they were deceived...

Was the Ye Chen she knew a huge, meticulously crafted lie from beginning to end?

Orange felt completely confused and had no idea how to face Ye Chen.

Ye Chen put down his teacup, then stood up and slowly walked over to the orange.

The distance between them was so close that they could feel each other's breath.

Ye Chen gently raised his hand, his fingertips landing on Ju Zi's soft, smooth face, and gently stroked it.

"Sister Orange..."

Ye Chen smiled slightly, his voice as gentle as a whisper, "You don't need to overthink it. I am still me, still your junior Ye Chen, the junior who studied magic arrays with you in the laboratory, ate our way through the alleys of Mingdu, and discussed the future of soul tools with you... This has never changed."

"Can……"

Just as Ju Zi was about to speak, trying to unravel this huge contradiction, Ye Chen shook his head slightly, interrupting her unspoken question.

Ye Chen opened his arms and embraced Ju Zi completely once again.

This time, Ye Chen's hug was tighter and warmer.

Orange's stiff body softened involuntarily as it was enveloped by this familiar scent.

Ye Chen lowered his head slightly, his warm lips almost touching her earlobe.

"It's all over. Xu Tianran is dead, but he's 'still alive.' The Sun Moon Empire won't descend into chaos, so you don't need to worry about anything. As for your hatred..."

Ye Chen's tone became serious as he said earnestly, "I will avenge you. Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger... I will personally capture him and leave him to your disposal!"

When Ju Zi heard Ye Chen's words, her body trembled violently.

Because she never expected it.

Ye Chen even knew who her enemy was!

She had told Ye Chen about the hatred in her heart, but she didn't want to involve Ye Chen, so she never told him the details.

How did Ye Chen find out?
However, considering Ye Chen's terrifying strength, his identity instantly became incredibly mysterious, so it's not surprising that he knew her secret.

"Then, after I've done all this..."

Ye Chen's lips slowly curled up.

Orange's heart began to race, filled with curiosity and a touch of inexplicable anticipation...

"After I've finished everything, let's get married, okay?"

Ye Chen's voice was incredibly gentle, softly brushing against Ju Zi's ear.

And that last sentence, like the most powerful catalyst, instantly ignited all the emotions that had been building up in Orange's heart.

"Woo..."

An uncontrollable sob escaped from deep within Orange's throat.

The tears that had been building up for so long could no longer be controlled. Like pearls from a broken string, they rolled down in large drops, instantly soaking the front of Ye Chen's clothes.

The woman in the story is no longer the shrewd and calculating attendant to the crown prince in the imperial court, but a wronged woman who has finally found someone to rely on after she has been relieved of all her burdens.

Orange stretched out her arms and hugged Ye Chen's waist tightly, as if a drowning person had grabbed the only piece of driftwood. She buried her face in Ye Chen's chest, her body trembling slightly from silent sobbing.

Ye Chen gently cupped Ju Zi's face in his hands.

Anyone who saw that face streaked with tears would feel pity.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Ju Zi looked at Ye Chen, her eyes filled with excitement and joy.

Although countless doubts still lingered in her heart, she was now certain that the young man before her was still her man, the junior she had longed for day and night...

"Ye Chen..."

Orange called softly, her eyes overflowing with love and surprise.

"Yes, Sister Orange, I'm here~"

Ye Chen smiled slightly.

Then he gently lowered his head and pressed his lips to those two luscious red lips...

(End of this chapter)