Reincarnated as the Death Spider Queen, sacrificing Bibi Dong at the start

Now, taking advantage of the excellent opportunity for the economy to resume flowing through maritime trade, the royal families of both empires could take the opportunity to carry out sweeping economic reforms and, incidentally, liquidate the shady gray or even black assets of those old nobles.

As for whether this process of reducing power will trigger a rebellion and a coup by the old nobles?

Then there's absolutely no need to worry about it.

Rapid economic development will inevitably lead to the rise of a new aristocracy.

The rulers don't need to get their hands dirty themselves; they just need to delegate a little power and let the new nobles, who are eager to climb the social ladder and divide the spoils, deal with the old nobles.

Moreover, as everyone knows, the dominant force in this massive maritime trade is Poseidon Island, a powerful overseas nation.

A terrifying force whose power as a high-level Soul Master is even greater than that of the Spirit Hall!

The highest authority representing Seagod Island on the outside world is Nan Feng, the "Demon God Douluo" who comes and goes without a trace and can easily annihilate a Title Douluo!

Under such absolute military deterrence, if any old noble family is foolish enough to make a big fuss and affect the flow of trade, they'd better think twice before deciding whether that ruthless star will personally come to their door and use physical means to deal with these annoying "mosquitoes".

With the pretext of economic righteousness and the backing of overwhelming military power, any reform becomes effortless.

……

Star City.

After the delegation representing the Star Luo Empire traveled to Purple Pearl Island to complete subsequent commercial and trade negotiations with the Heaven Dou Empire and Purple Pearl Island, Nan Feng, as the highest representative, returned to Star Luo City with the delegation.

On the one hand, he had to come in person.

Over the years, as the sole representative of Purple Pearl Island and Seagod Island, he has visited Heaven Dou City far too frequently.

Even the mainland's high-ranking officials knew that this Demon God Douluo had settled down in Heaven Dou City, not only raising a bunch of stunningly beautiful "little lolis" with unknown backgrounds, but also taking on disciples.

If he continues to favor one side over the other, it could easily trigger panic and suspicion within the Star Luo Empire's royal family, who might believe that Seagod Island has completely sided with the Heaven Dou royal family.

So, it's time to come and visit Xingluo and enjoy the benefits.

Accompanying him to Star Luo City this time were the Sea Maiden Douluo and the Demon Soul Great White Shark King, Xiao Bai.

Nanfeng originally had no intention of bringing these two seafood items with him.

But the female diver insisted on following along, and her reasons were extremely convincing—

Now that Nan Feng can freely control the light of the sea god through the Vast Ocean Universe Cover within her body, even in arid inland areas, she and Xiao Bai can move freely and remain unaffected by dehydration as long as they stay by Nan Feng's side.

"Now that we can safely go ashore and move around, why not take us to see the world?"

The female diver retorted with this confident and assertive statement, and even offered Nanfeng a bargaining chip that he couldn't refuse:

"And I have mind-reading abilities, which can be a huge help to you at the negotiating table!"

Chapter 354 Pure as could be, Nan Feng tragically becomes a best friend

……

Thinking about this, Nan Feng felt somewhat regretful. He shouldn't have so readily revealed to Poseidon that he had entrusted the Vast Ocean Universe to him.

Three years ago, after settling the large family in Tiandou City, Nan Feng once again set foot on Seagod Island.

He told Poseidon that Tang Chen had vanished into thin air, and also revealed that the Vast Ocean Universe Cover had been integrated into his soul and could not be separated from it for the time being.

However, Poseidon's reaction to these two major pieces of news was so calm that Nan Feng was somewhat puzzled.

Upon hearing the news of Tang Chen's death, the High Priest of Poseidon Island, who had waited most of his life, did not grieve excessively. Instead, his eyes revealed a sense of relief.

As for the fact that the Vast Ocean Universe Cover recognized Nan Feng as its master, she wasn't surprised at all, as if she had expected this outcome long ago.

Nan Feng still doesn't understand what Poseidon is thinking.

At the time, Poseidon simply stated that he was still fully responsible for all affairs on the Purple Pearl Island.

She even generously said that if there was anything that Poseidon Island needed to provide manpower or assistance, just ask her directly.

Faced with such unconditional trust, Nan Feng was at a loss for words, remaining silent.

……

On the long road leading to the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

Nanfeng, Hai Nu, and Xiaobai were comfortably seated inside a spacious and luxurious royal carriage.

Outside the vehicle stood the fully armed Star Luo Imperial Palace Guard Knights.

In the Star Luo Empire, even princes and crown princes who wield immense power must dismount from their carriages and walk to enter the palace.

However, Emperor Xingluo dared not display any royal majesty towards someone of Nan Feng's stature. He had arranged for the highest-class imperial carriage to escort him directly into the depths of the palace.

However, the atmosphere in the spacious carriage was inexplicably ambiguous and eerie.

Nan Feng sat expressionlessly in the middle of the large, soft seat.

Xiao Bai was like a spineless limp body, clinging tightly to his left side as if she had no bones.

The female diver went even further, kicking her legs out and naturally resting her head on Nan Feng's lap, her beautiful big eyes blinking as she looked at him.

"What are you two doing?"

Nan Feng finally couldn't bear it any longer and spoke, his eyes twitching.

"To replenish energy."

Xiao Bai nuzzled Nan Feng's arm confidently, "You have the scent of the Sea God on you. We've been away from the sea for a long time, staying in such a dry inland place, so we have to absorb the light of the Sea God that you emit at any time."

"If you're going to absorb it, you don't need to get this close and stick to it like that, do you?" Nan Feng said with a dark expression.

Xiaobai looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked, "You absorb faster when you're close. Besides, don't you like it this way? The sea woman clearly told me that you like this kind of thing."

Nan Feng took a deep breath, lowered his head, and looked speechlessly at the culprit who had put his head directly on his lap.

"And what about you? Don't you think your current posture is strange?"

The female diver blinked her innocent-looking eyes, her face completely open: "Really?"

"I can now fully transform into human form, just like Xiaobai. Because I left the sea, my strength has greatly decreased, and I must constantly receive the light of the sea god in order to survive on land for a long time."

The female divers argued confidently, "Isn't it perfectly reasonable for me to get closer to you in order to survive?"

"Reasonable my foot!" Nan Feng gritted his teeth. "Do you two even realize what kind of image you're projecting to outsiders?"

The female diver blinked again and blurted out, "Like your mistress?"

Nan Feng was completely dumbfounded: "Since you know exactly what's going on, why are you still trying to freeload here?!"

"What does it matter? I don't mind at all!"

The female diver shrugged and laughed heartlessly, "Anyway, you're a gentleman, you never do anything weird to us, at most you just hug us like a pillow and sleep with us."

At this point, the sea woman suddenly lowered her voice, giving Nan Feng a knowing look, and whispered mysteriously in his ear:

"Besides, this body of yours isn't made of flesh and blood; it's just a mass of pure energy. You can even manipulate your own form at will. In special circumstances, you can even transform yourself into a woman at any time, right?"

The female diver patted Nan Feng on the shoulder, her tone full of boldness:

"So, deep down, I never saw you as that kind of dangerous man!"

"I've always considered you my best friend! Our friendship is as pure as it gets!"

"Best friend?"

Upon hearing these three words, Nan Feng's already dark face darkened even further.

He didn't hold back at all, directly grabbing the collars of the female diver and Xiaobai, pulling the two spineless people off him like pulling radishes, and pressing them into their seats.

Feeling the undeniable force in Nan Feng's hand, the sea woman finally suppressed her carefree smile.

She cautiously glanced at Nan Feng's expressionless profile and tentatively asked, "Are you... angry?"

Nan Feng looked ahead without saying a word.

The air inside the carriage suddenly felt somewhat stagnant.

The sea woman and Xiaobai exchanged a glance.

The two of them moved closer from either side, each grabbing one of Nan Feng's arms and gripping his wrists tightly with both hands.

Then, the two fish raised their heads at the same time, looking at him with their big, watery, misty eyes, their faces full of innocence and pitifulness.

That expression perfectly conveyed the meaning of "I was wrong, please forgive me".

Nan Feng kept a cold face, trying to maintain his image as a ruthless and cold-blooded demon god.

ten seconds.

Thirty seconds.

Fifty seconds...

Looking into those two clear, bright eyes that seemed to see right through people, Nan Feng could only hold out for less than a minute before sighing helplessly and completely giving in.

"Alright, stop pretending."

Nan Feng tried to pull his hand away, but couldn't. "I'm not angry."

"Hehe, I knew you were the best!"

The female diver, knowing when to stop, smiled broadly and said, "Really! I absolutely see you as a normal, even very charming man! And, Xiaobai and I genuinely like you from the bottom of our hearts. We weren't just teasing you."

Nan Feng rolled his eyes, not wanting to respond to this cheesy pickup line that he didn't know how much of it was true or false.

Seeing that Nan Feng ignored her, the sea woman took advantage of the situation and rested her head back on Nan Feng's lap.

She even took Nan Feng's hand and, like a kitten guarding its food, pressed his palm tightly against her cheek and rubbed it.

Xiao Bai on the other side followed suit, once again clinging tightly to Nan Feng's other arm like a boneless pendant, and comfortably leaning against his shoulder.

Faced with the onslaught of these two shameless "female hooligans" who had mastered the art of acting cute and shameless, Nan Feng was completely at a loss and simply gave up and let them lean on him.

"to be honest."

Nan Feng looked up at the carvings on the carriage ceiling and asked helplessly, "Why did you two have to leave your peaceful lives on Poseidon Island and come to this inland area with me? What are you trying to do? Just tell me!"

The sea maiden blinked, her long eyelashes brushing against Nan Feng's palm: "We just felt that Seagod Island was too boring, so we wanted to come out and see the world, and also spend more time with you."

"Do you think I believe you or not?" Nan Feng took a deep breath, his tone ruthless. "I'm giving you one last chance. If you don't tell the truth, I'll pack you both up and throw you back to Seagod Island right now."

The female diver's eye twitched; knowing she couldn't fool this old fox, she could only cough and reveal the truth:

"Ahem... Actually, since the High Priest cannot leave Seagod Island, the two of us came out this time with a mission: to keep an eye on you for the High Priest."