Urban: It turns out this is a comprehensive world

"Didn't you say that Li Tingchuan was destined to be the emperor? In ancient times, that would be a true imperial destiny, wouldn't it?" Fu Shiyan frowned, his tone full of doubt. "From what you're saying, I also have that kind of destiny? That's a bit too outrageous. How could an era accommodate two 'emperors'?"

The phrase "the supreme ruler of the nine-five" carries a weight as heavy as Mount Tai. Fu Shiyan thought to himself, "Although the concept of an emperor no longer exists, anyone who is destined for such a fate will surely have an extraordinary future."

If he were to go into business, he would undoubtedly be a business tycoon; if he were to go into politics, his future would be limitless. However, he did not know much about this area and dared not speculate.

The problem is that Li Tingchuan is destined to be the emperor, and so is he. This is illogical. Throughout history, there has only ever been one true emperor. If two chosen ones live in the same era, are we going to have to repeat the drama of heroes vying for power?

"Is that man below me named Li Tingchuan?"

Qian Yutang scratched the back of her head, muttered something in reality, and then explained with a matter-of-fact expression: "What's unreasonable about this? You guys are just like dragons hidden in the abyss at most."

Even those destined for the highest position in the land, whether they can truly ascend to the pinnacle depends on their individual abilities. In ancient times, didn't they also have to fight their way up through real battles to secure their thrones?

Fu Shiyan instantly understood. Hidden dragon? That was a fitting description. He immediately thought of the chaotic late Han Dynasty, and how all those warlords who controlled their own territories were hidden dragons with the world in their hearts.

Each of them has the potential to contend for the throne, but in the end, who will have the last laugh depends entirely on their own strength and opportunity.

Having figured this out, he turned his attention to another key figure: "What about Luo Lingtian? Even someone with the destiny of a supreme ruler like Li Tingchuan ended up with bad luck after provoking him. Is his destiny even more outrageous, a supreme ruler?"

If Luo Lingtian could make Li Tingchuan suffer a setback, then his destiny must be even more terrifying, which completely piqued Fu Shiyan's curiosity.

"Nine-Nine Supreme? Not quite." Qian Yutang shook her head, her fingertips lightly tapping her smooth chin. After a moment of contemplation, she gave an analogy, "Let's put it this way, using a family as an analogy is the most intuitive way to describe it."

You people, destined for the highest position, are like children of the same parents. Although parents usually treat all children equally, human hearts are always biased, and there will always be one child they love the most.

She paused for a moment before giving her key answer: "And Luo Lingtian is that child who is favored by fate."

"..." Fu Shiyan's lips twitched, and he was speechless for a moment. Although the metaphor was simple and crude, it was so accurate that no one could refute it.

He instantly understood the key point: wasn't this just like the royal family of a certain dynasty in history?

Luo Lingtian was the crown prince with a secure position, while those of them who also possessed the destiny of becoming emperors were merely princes vying for the throne.

Even though they are all candidates destined by fate, their status is vastly different in the face of "fate," the emperor.

Even if the crown prince commits a heinous crime like treason, the emperor will not only not be angry, but may even abdicate voluntarily.

However, these princes could be severely reprimanded for even the slightest mistake. If they accidentally offended the crown prince, their fate would be even worse than if they directly disobeyed the emperor.

This is a stark contrast!

Fu Shiyan rubbed his throbbing temples, no longer dwelling on it. But the name Luo Lingtian was already deeply imprinted in his heart. Facing such an absurdly powerful "crown prince," he had no intention of deliberately currying favor, but he would never dare to offend him; that would be tantamount to having a death wish.

Meanwhile, in another luxurious private room.

Zhao Hao put his arm around Yu Bingyu's slender waist, and the two sat side by side in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the lively scene below the venue. Recalling the scene he had just glimpsed, Zhao Hao asked in a deep voice, "Was that Luo Lingtian you mentioned just now?"

"Yes, it's him." Yu Bingyu nodded gently, her tone solemn. "If we feel powerless to deal with Xiao Chen in the future, we can always ask him for help."

After their previous in-depth conversation, the two had already been completely honest with each other and revealed all their bizarre experiences over the years.

Zhao Hao learned that Yu Bingyu had awakened her memories of her past life, and that in her past life, just like in the novel he had read before his transmigration, she had died tragically at the hands of Xiao Chen.

Yu Bingyu also realized that Zhao Hao did not have memories of his past life; he had simply broken free from the shackles of a mysterious power and rediscovered his true self.

Fortunately, this is not a world that evolved solely from that novel; there is also the powerful being Luo Lingtian, who can suppress Xiao Chen.

"Don't worry, I'm not that stubborn." Zhao Hao grinned, a shrewd glint in his eyes. "I won't do anything stupid that I know is impossible. But when there's no other way, I'm good at clinging to someone's coattails."

He naturally understood Yu Bingyu's concerns: he was worried that he was no match for Xiao Chen, and he was also afraid that Yu Bingyu would impulsively fight to the death with Xiao Chen.

In a simple world of Dragon King literature, he might have had no choice but to bite the bullet and fight it out. But this is a complex world, with plenty of opportunities to leverage external forces and find powerful allies. There's no need to confront them head-on.

A thought suddenly crossed Zhao Hao's mind, and he exclaimed, "But to be honest, I never expected that Aunt Song would have someone she likes." The Aunt Song he was referring to was Song Xinyan, who had been following Luo Lingtian earlier.

"Hmm?" Yu Bingyu's beautiful eyes narrowed suddenly, her tone turning colder in an instant, her unfriendly gaze fixed on Zhao Hao. "Judging from your tone, it seems you're quite disappointed with Aunt Song's choice?"

The icy gaze was so palpable that Zhao Hao felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

He forced a smile, trying to appear calm: "How could that be? I just think that Luo Lingtian is a bit of a womanizer, and I'm worried that Aunt Song will suffer in the future."

"Really?" Yu Bingyu's gaze remained sharp as she stared intently into his eyes, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

"Really! More real than pearls!" Zhao Hao quickly straightened his back, his tone resolute, looking righteous and righteous.

"Alright, I'll believe you for now." Although Yu Bingyu was still a little suspicious, she didn't intend to investigate further.

"Goodness, women's intuition is too accurate, isn't it?" Zhao Hao thought to himself, but his arm was still tightly wrapped around Yu Bingyu's slender waist. On the surface, he still maintained the demeanor of a gentleman, but in his heart, he felt a sense of helplessness.

That's right, he did have feelings for Song Xinyan before, but since Song Xinyan has made her choice, he can only feel regret in his heart and will never disturb her.

What frustrated him even more was that the storyline about Song Xinyan in Yu Bingyu's account of her past life was completely different from the novel he had read before his transmigration.

However, upon closer reflection, it's understandable. After all, this is a complex world, and it's not surprising that the so-called "plot" might deviate from its intended course.

But no matter how the plot changes, he has no intention of letting go of what Xiao Chen did to Song Xinyan. Even if it happened in his previous life, in this life, he will make Xiao Chen pay for his debt in blood and repay him in kind!

Moreover, the suffering that Aunt Song encountered in her previous life was largely related to him. He had to settle this karmic debt himself. His family, Zhao Hao's family, should not be wronged in vain!

Some might ask, Xiao Chen is a lecher, so why would he treat Song Xinyan so cruelly?

The answer is simple: Song Xinyan was too fierce. In her past life, in order to avoid being defiled by Xiao Chen, she actually ruined her own appearance. It was precisely because of this fierceness that Xiao Chen became angry and treated her that way.

Therefore, Luo Lingtian was able to save her. After all, Xiao Chen's martial arts strength at the time was not to be underestimated. It was not difficult for Luo Lingtian to defeat or even kill him, but it would be quite difficult to rescue Song Xinyan from him unharmed. After all, given Xiao Chen's personality, if things were impossible, he would rather destroy them than give them to others.

Turning our gaze, the atmosphere in another private room was extremely oppressive.

Li Tingchuan's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and he exuded a chilling aura that seemed to freeze the entire private room.

Lin Xuanxuan nestled beside him, her posture as delicate as a small white flower swaying in the wind. She carefully reached out and gently stroked his back, softly comforting him, "Brother Tingchuan, are you alright? Don't be angry."

"It's alright, don't worry about me." Feeling Lin Xuanxuan's gentle caress and soft comfort, the chill on Li Tingchuan's body dissipated slightly.

He took a deep breath and then confirmed, "So, the woman who was with that adopted son of the Luo family just now was Qin Qingcheng from the Qin family in the capital?"

"Yes, I can't be mistaken, it's Qin Qingcheng." Lin Xuanxuan nodded vigorously, her eyes full of certainty. She dared not say that she met Qin Qingcheng when she went to the Lin family to support Lin Ruoxue.

Upon hearing this affirmative answer, Li Tingchuan's tense expression instantly relaxed considerably. He let out a long breath, and a relieved smile even appeared on his lips: "So that's how it is... No wonder the patriarch reprimanded me like that just now. He must have deliberately feigned weakness to protect me."

"Huh? Brother Tingchuan, you mean..." Lin Xuanxuan blinked, her face full of confusion, clearly not understanding the key point.

"We both know the strength of the Qin family in the capital," Li Tingchuan explained patiently. "Although our Li family is not afraid of them, if we really tear off the mask and confront them head-on, we will definitely be the ones who suffer in the end."

Moreover, I'm the one who truly offended Qin Qingcheng this time. If the Qin family continues to target me relentlessly, even the patriarch might not be able to protect me.

He paused for a moment, then continued his analysis: "But the patriarch just now reprimanded me severely in front of everyone, which was a deliberate attempt to show the Qin family a humble attitude. In this way, even if the Qin family wanted to pursue the matter, they wouldn't be able to find a suitable reason. They can't keep harping on such a trivial matter and end up with a reputation for bullying the weak."

"So that's how it is!" Lin Xuanxuan suddenly realized, and a joyful smile immediately appeared on her face. Her tone was full of happiness for Li Tingchuan. "That's wonderful, Brother Tingchuan, the patriarch still loves you."

What Lin Xuanxuan didn't know was that Li Tingchuan knew better than anyone else that Li Shiheng's reprimand just now was no joke.

After this incident, it will be extremely difficult for him to use the name of the Li family again. Thinking of this, a faint shadow of gloom and resentment flashed deep in Li Tingchuan's eyes.