“System, you’ve been with me for so many years. You know me very well. If it were something I could solve by myself, I would never trouble you. But you also know how strong other people’s systems are. Even though you’re useless, I’ve never despised you. Now that I’ve encountered trouble, you’re the only one I trust. You should understand what I mean, right?”
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[Host, I’m just a scanning system. Aren’t you expecting too much from me? Besides, since you insisted on maxing out your Charm points, why not make better use of your charm?]
Jiang Xuan: ???
When the system finished speaking, Jiang Xuan thought for a moment. After realizing what it meant, he immediately shouted, “System, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that I sell my looks? You’ve changed. I didn’t expect you to be this kind of system. I really misjudged you!”
[Host, what exactly is going on inside your head? Forget it, I’m just an auxiliary system. Also, the opponent’s favorability towards you is 9999. Confirmed: Host is in a safe state.]
After giving this reply, the scanning system chose to remain silent.
Not able to get anything good from the system, Jiang Xuan had no choice but to exit the system space in his mind, returning his thoughts to the present.
Afterward, Jiang Xuan changed into a new set of clothes and used cosmetic techniques to adjust his appearance, restoring the look he had when Murong Ying first met him a year ago.
Just as he was about to leave the room, Murong Ying suddenly pushed the door open and entered.
“Xuan, can you stay by my side forever?”
“Lord Murong, you should be well aware that if I stay here for too long, it will bring disaster upon the entire Dajiang Empire. By then, everything you wish to protect will be reduced to dust. Can you accept that? With your strength at the 9th stage Martial King Realm, you are still too weak. You won’t be able to protect anything. In the end, you will lose everything, including me.”
Hearing this, Murong Ying’s pupils contracted slightly. No one had ever seen through her cultivation before. Yet Jiang Xuan had pierced through it at a glance, proving that he must be hiding his true strength, likely far beyond hers.
What shocked her even more was that Jiang Xuan considered the 9th stage Martial King Realm insignificant.
Are experts from the Imperial Dynasty really this terrifying?
Earlier, Murong Ying had been full of confidence, thinking that the Imperial Dynasty had failed to intimidate her and that her 9th stage Martial King Realm strength was enough to contend with them.
But now, having her true strength casually exposed created an unconscious sense of defeat.
For Jiang Xuan, this was an excellent breakthrough opportunity.
Although he was actually weak, he was a master of acting. Pretending to be a powerhouse was something he excelled at.
At this moment, Jiang Xuan stood with his back to Murong Ying, hands clasped behind him, and spoke slowly:
“Lord Murong, you truly have no idea how powerful the Imperial Dynasty is.”
“Let me put it this way: with your Martial King-level strength, you wouldn’t even qualify to carry the shoes of my Empress fiancée. Even an ordinary bodyguard she casually dispatches would be stronger than a Martial Emperor.”
“If those guards ever come searching for me and trace me to the Dajiang Empire… then, Lord Murong, what will you use to protect your kingdom?”
“The outcome will surely be me being taken away, and the Dajiang Empire being reduced to ruins.”
“You’ve improved a lot over the past year, Lord Murong. I can see your determination to become stronger. I’m willing to wait for you.”
“Remember, unless you break through beyond the Martial Emperor Realm to the Martial Ancestor Realm, don’t come looking for me. I’m preparing to leave.”
Murong Ying: !!!!!!
After finishing his words, Jiang Xuan turned around and noticed that Murong Ying had been completely stunned by his bluff, standing there in a daze.
Seeing this, Jiang Xuan was secretly overjoyed and quickly prepared to leave.
Just as he thought he could slip away smoothly, Murong Ying suddenly grabbed his hand, almost breaking down as she cried out: Find the original chapter at g.com.
“Xuan, please don’t leave!”
“Foolish girl, if I don’t leave, I won’t be able to protect the Dajiang Empire. Let go.”
“Is there really no other way?”
“There is. As long as you become strong enough, we will meet again. I believe in you.”
“Alright, I will definitely become stronger. Um… before you leave, can you let me see your true appearance?”
Jiang Xuan: !!!!!!
At that moment, Jiang Xuan’s heart screamed:
[System, oh system! Everything you produce is still as unreliable as ever! You’re a complete scam! I’m going to be killed by you sooner or later, you useless system!]
Although he really wanted to confront the system, the most important thing now was to escape from the Murong Royal Mansion.
Coming back to his senses, he calmly replied:
“Oh? I didn’t expect you to be able to see through it. But right now, you are not qualified to see my true face. When you have enough strength to stand before me again, you will see it.”
After hearing Jiang Xuan’s answer, Murong Ying reluctantly released his hand.
“Xuan, believe me. It won’t take long. I will definitely find you.”
“Lastly, I want to ask… the Imperial Dynasty you mentioned, where is it located? In the future, I will go find you.”
Jiang Xuan: …