Great Zhou Martial Immortal

Chapter 62 I have three strategies, the true face of the Goddess

"you……"

Li Lingyue was listening attentively at first, but the last sentence took a sudden turn, leaving her both amused and exasperated.

This guy has this ability: sometimes he's incredibly considerate, and other times he's just asking for it.

He said things that were clearly self-deprecating, yet they sounded perfectly natural and not at all annoying.

Li Lingyue smiled and looked up at him: "Is Lord Lu a hypocrite or a real villain?"

"When you score."

Lu Chenyuan stroked his chin, thinking seriously for a moment: "It depends on the person. Like that group of people this morning, who were single-mindedly focused on cracking the mechanism, they're definitely opportunistic and despicable. But now..."

He turned his head to look at her, his eyes fixed on her red lips, his gaze quite aggressive.

"..."

Li Lingyue understood, her face flushed but she refused to admit defeat, suppressing a laugh as she said, "What? Are you a hypocrite now?"

"I am now a hypocrite!"

As Lu Chenyuan spoke, he cupped her face and kissed her. This little vixen's kissing skills are lacking; she needs to practice more!

Li Lingyue was caught off guard when he kissed her, and she felt a warm breath on her face.

Lu Chenyuan's lips were slightly cool, yet they ignited a flame on her lips. She subconsciously gripped the front of his purple robe, the silk fabric crumpling in her palm.

At first, she tried to maintain her princess-like composure, but when Lu Chenyuan's tongue gently traced the shape of her lips, a tingling sensation suddenly shot up her spine, causing her to unconsciously loosen her teeth. He took the opportunity to penetrate her deeply, with an irresistible force, but when he noticed her awkward response, he slowed down and gently guided her.

Li Lingyue felt dizzy and the only sound she could hear was the sound of their breathing mingling.

Before she knew it, her arms were already wrapped around his neck, and her fingertips unconsciously dug into the hair at the back of his head.

Li Lingyue felt like a handful of snow, slowly melting in his palm.

Her heart was pounding like crazy.

When the kiss finally ended, Li Lingyue was breathless and her cheeks were flushed.

She glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, but found that her eyes couldn't be fierce at all; instead, they seemed to be filled with spring water.

"you……"

Her voice was softer than I expected, and she quickly cleared her throat, "How dare you..."

I knew it would be those two words, so unoriginal~
Lu Chenyuan chuckled softly, "This humble servant is guilty." But there was no hint of remorse in his tone.

Just as Li Lingyue was about to explode, she saw him suddenly say seriously, "However, Your Highness, you are right. People from the martial arts world may indeed retaliate..." The topic was changed so abruptly that she was so angry that she raised her foot to kick him.

Lu Chenyuan easily dodged her, then pulled her even tighter, laughing, "That's why this humble servant must work even harder to be a proper hypocrite... ah, no, a sanctimonious scoundrel, so as to share the burdens of His Majesty and His Highness!"

"..."

Li Lingyue was so angry at his shameless words that she laughed. Her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she said sarcastically, "Then, you hypocrite, what's your plan?"

Lu Chenyuan said, "I have three plans. Which one would you like to hear, my lord?"

How did we end up talking about storybooks again?

Li Lingyue was about to burst out laughing, her eyes filled with affection. She coughed and suppressed a laugh, saying, "One by one."

Lu Chenyuan held up a finger and said, “First, divide them. The martial world is not monolithic. There are righteous sects, evil sects, monks, laymen, and Taoists. They are all independent and some have old grudges, but not completely. To prevent them from uniting and causing trouble, we can have the Yuanwei continue to guide the division and cause conflicts between the various sects. We can choose several entry points, such as anger for a beauty, a senior’s cave, or a master’s treasure vault. If necessary, we can also throw out one or two rare secret manuals. Then they will fight each other on their own. Most people in the martial world are rough and uncultured. Precisely because they cannot tolerate things, they are easier to divide.”

"Um……"

Li Lingyue nodded: "That makes sense. What about the second point?"

"The second point is to escalate the conflict. It's not enough to just have a conflict; we need to deepen it. His Majesty has already set the stage for this. The martial world is so vast; there are always those who are greedy for rewards. The two sides that already have conflicts will, driven by self-interest, report each other as accomplices of the Netherworld Cult. The court can then take advantage of this situation, helping some, eliminating others, and keeping others alive. By using their mutual hatred, we can keep those who are attached to the court from leaving it, just like those cruel officials in the court today. This will strengthen our own power and weaken our opponents. The Netherworld Hall is a very useful front. We can impersonate it ourselves, arrest people ourselves, frame and destroy those sects that oppose the court. This way, we can both smear the Netherworld Hall and eliminate dissidents, achieving multiple goals at once."

"..."

Li Lingyue's smile faded, her fingertips felt slightly cool, but a strange light shone in her eyes as she looked at him and sighed, "If you were born in the Three Kingdoms period, you would definitely be like Jia Xu, full of wicked schemes! What about the third one?"

Isn't this a normal operation?

To put it bluntly, it's the Legalist school of thought, which has been around for thousands of years.

Lu Chenyuan thought to himself that this little vixen was making a fuss over nothing, and laughed, "Once the first two strategies are used, we can basically sit back and watch the tigers fight. The third one is just icing on the cake—offer some truly good things to win people's hearts. After all, the sects that have come to our aid through the second strategy are definitely cunning and treacherous people with ulterior motives. Although we've cut off their escape route and forced them to be dogs, it still concerns the face of the court. We can't have all of them like that. We can open up the first three layers of the armory and set up a 'Martial Arts Grand Ceremony,' sincerely inviting young talents from all sects to the capital. At that time, there are plenty of ways to make them so happy that they'll forget their homeland and willingly serve the court from then on!"

Lu Chenyuan smiled confidently. After unleashing three sets of combined punches, let's see who dares to be the first to stick their neck out!
"..."

Li Lingyue remained silent for a long time after listening. Looking at his radiant smiling face, she suddenly felt a tightness in her chest.

The man before me, who seemed poised to stir up trouble with a mere laugh, was both familiar and unfamiliar.

She had seen his composure in the face of danger in the city of mechanisms, and his impeccable calmness in the Zichen Palace, but she had never seen him so... ruthless, full of schemes.

If these three rules are truly implemented, the martial arts world will indeed not pose a significant threat to the imperial court, but from then on...

The world of martial arts is gone.

Lu Chenyuan sensed Li Lingyue's change in mood and said helplessly, "What's wrong? You were the one who asked me to offer advice, and now you're unhappy. I guess you're still worried that I'll use these tricks on you. Sigh, Confucius was right after all, 'Only women..."

"Ok?"

Li Lingyue's eyes turned cold, and her fingertips pinched the soft flesh of Lu Chenyuan's waist: "What does Lord Lu want to say?"

Lu Chenyuan gasped: "What I mean is, only women... only Your Highness has such discerning eyes that you saw through my thoughts at a glance!"

Li Lingyue snorted coldly: "Smooth talker!"

Lu Chenyuan grasped her hand and smiled, "Everything in this world has its limits. Arsenic can kill, but a small amount can cure malaria; aconite is highly poisonous, but doctors use it to dispel wind and relieve pain. I'm being a bit harsh, and there's no need to stir up a bloodbath in the entire martial arts world. We can start with some low-class sects and gradually escalate the situation. This way, we can involve people in the martial arts world, punish evil, and promote righteousness. In this way, we can have the best of both worlds, wouldn't that be perfect?"

Upon hearing this, Li Lingyue's tense body gradually relaxed. She looked up into Lu Chenyuan's eyes and said softly, "Then why didn't you suggest it from the beginning? Why did you have to make it sound so harsh..." Lu Chenyuan looked into her eyes, his tone unusually serious: "Because I wanted you to know the real me. When necessary, I can also be ruthless in achieving my goals. Don't worry, as the Book of Songs says, 'You give me a peach, I return you a precious jade.' Your Highness treats me with sincerity, and I will repay you with my own."

There was no oath or swearing in this statement.

But Li Lingyue sensed the weight of it all.

Her heart was burning with desire, but she deliberately put on a stern face and said, "What if I change my mind someday?"

Lu Chenyuan relaxed and laughed, "Then this humble servant will pack up and run away, find a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains, and find ten or eight wealthy ladies to live a carefree and happy life. I've heard that there are beauties in the Western Regions, with blonde hair and blue eyes, alluring and wild, with a unique charm, just right..."

"Perfect?!"

Li Lingyue was furious and pinched his waist hard. She couldn't stand listening to him from the very first sentence, but he seemed genuinely interested!
Li Lingyue grew increasingly angry as she listened, and her grip tightened.

"Ouch! Your Highness, be gentle..." Lu Chenyuan winced in pain, but still didn't forget to continue teasing, "I've heard that Persian women are skilled dancers, with waists as supple as willows..."

"Lu Chenyuan!"

Li Lingyue completely lost it, grabbing him by the collar, "You dare!"

Seeing that her eyes were red with anger, Lu Chenyuan thought to himself that she was still so ungrateful. He quickly tried to appease her, gently pulling her into his arms and saying with a wry smile, "I've already said this much, why are you still so jealous?"

Li Lingyue struggled but couldn't break free, so she angrily bit his shoulder: "Who's jealous!" Her voice was muffled by his clothes, carrying a hint of grievance.

Lu Chenyuan chuckled softly, cupped her face in his hands, and said gently, "No matter how beautiful the beauties of the Western Regions are, they can't compare to even a fraction of Your Highness's beauty."

He gazed at her reddened eyes, then suddenly leaned down and sealed her lips with his. This time, his kiss was even more passionate. After her initial panic, Li Lingyue gradually became intoxicated by it, wrapping her arms around his neck again and beginning to respond awkwardly.

A couple shared a passionate kiss.

In the corner, the goddess, who stood silently like a statue, tilted her head slightly, her eyes gleaming.

……

into the night.

Lu Chenyuan returned to his bestowed residence and began copying the "Heavenly Crafts Scroll".

I'm going to hand it in tomorrow in exchange for what Wu Zetian said: "As long as the solution is cracked and presented to the court, you can choose any treasure from the sixth floor of the Xuanji Pavilion."

From this day forward, the martial world will be in chaos, and power will be the foundation of everything.

We must become stronger as soon as possible.

This battle at the Mechanized City was truly a feast for the eyes, featuring "Twelve Mountains and Rivers Seals," "The Rising Sun Sword," "The Mysterious Water Sword Chapter," "The Flying White Sword Scripture," and "The Great Array of the Celestial Stars"...

They are all unparalleled skills in the world!

But the most dazzling of them all was undoubtedly the [Six Harmonies Sealing Universe Talisman] drawn by the Hidden Immortal.

The starlight of the Zhou Tian Star Array descended from the heavens, penetrating more than twenty feet of thick earth and dark river barriers, and could easily suppress two peak Fifth Realm experts. How terrifying was its power!
But once the [Six Harmonies Sealing the Universe] appeared, even the starlight was helpless.

What kind of power is this?
Without a doubt, the treasures related to the Hidden Immortal are the real treasures.

The Hidden Immortal inheritance is not entirely in the capital; he will definitely have to go out for it.

Once we leave the capital and lose the princess's direct protection, that will be the truly dangerous time. Until then, we must arm ourselves.

First and foremost.

It involves studying the "Tiangong Scroll" and...

Lu Chenyuan put down his pen, looked up at the Empress standing quietly to the side, and said, "After I finish copying the Heavenly Crafts Scroll, I will repair the damage to your armor. Should I repair it directly, or... should you come out first, and then I will repair it?"

The Goddess Gui Cang Bao Tong suddenly lit up, with a star-like halo flowing within her pupils.

She nodded slightly, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and in an instant, a series of exquisite mechanical sounds emanated from within her body—

First, the fish-scale armor plates on the sides of the neck bloomed one after another like petals, revealing the intricate gear set below; then the black iron armor on the spine was divided into twelve sections, each rotating and unfolding outward; the breastplate on the chest slowly rose, and the three nested meteorite iron rings inside each rotated to a specific position.

With a soft "click," all the mechanisms came to a standstill at the same time.

A slender figure stepped out from the armor—

It was a girl about five feet tall, wearing a plain white, wide-sleeved fairy dress with silver cloud patterns embroidered on the hem.

When she completely detached from the puppet, the nine-foot-tall Shenhou shell immediately entered a dormant state, all the armor plates closed again, and even the Guizang Treasure Eyes dimmed.

Or rather, the eyes on the outer armor were just a decoy; the real [Guicang Treasure Eye] was on her!

The girl walked barefoot on the marble floor, her ankles so slender they looked as if they would break at any moment.

When she looked up, even with Lu Chenyuan's composure, he couldn't help but feel a momentary choke.

That's a perfect face!
The distant mountains are verdant, her brows are like autumn water, and her bright, clear eyes seem to hold a galaxy within them; the corners of her eyes are like rosy clouds, and a touch of rouge is like morning clouds reflecting snow. She has a delicate nose and cherry lips, and her skin is like solidified cream, with a texture as smooth as fresh snow. When the sunlight touches her, it reflects the cool moonlight, and the flower on her forehead adds to her charm as a goddess of Wushan!
This is the "most perfect body" that Princess Pingyang bestowed upon her.

"Owner."

She spoke, her voice much clearer than when she was in the puppet, carrying a hint of bewilderment from just waking up.

As she bowed, her wide sleeves slipped down, revealing half of her jade-like arm—the skin was so fine that even the pores were invisible, yet there was an extremely thin gold line at her wrist bone, through which the operation of internal gears could be faintly seen.

Lu Chenyuan reached out and stopped his hand under her delicate nose: This was clearly a mechanical doll, yet even the breath she exhaled was natural.

He recalled Gu Yunsheng's annotation on the last page of "The Scroll of Creation": "The wonder of creation has reached its zenith here."

The girl thought he was going to touch her, and recalling what she had seen and heard that day, she pressed her face against his palm.

The temperature was indistinguishable from that of a real person; only the faintly visible silver gears behind the ears reminded one of the mechanical nature beneath this perfect exterior…

　7,000 words. From now on, the update time will be changed to midnight. Please stop spreading rumors that I abandoned the story. This is only the first day! You're ruining my reputation!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)