Even without cheats, we must survive the apocalypse

Huang Yanyao didn't think this had anything to do with Gu Yunxi at first.

She wanted to ask Gu Daji to improve her cultivation, but she knew Gu Yunxi. As cautious as she was, she would not easily get involved with these clans and factions.

But Huang Yanyao is not a calculating person.

Huang Yanyao didn't want to know what grudge Lu Mu had with Murong Zun, nor did she want to be involved in it, but Gu Yunxi invited him here because he played a sufficient role in Lu Mu's killing of Murong Zun, so Huang Yanyao couldn't say anything more now.

After all, this is for her.

Gu Yunxi would not harm her, she would only help her.

"You can rest assured. Murong Zun is dead, and the person who pierced his heart was me. No one will associate it with you."

The light in Lu Mu's eyes was steady and confident, and he had everything planned out, but what he remembered was the madness of Murong Zun before his death... Everyone will die, and Murong Zun is the one who is most unwilling to die. He longs for the ending he has imagined in his mind. Anyone who wants to stop him will be ruthlessly killed by him, and those who help him will become chess pieces that can be discarded at any time.

Unfortunately, Lu Mu didn't see the fear on his face at all.

Because Murong Zun said "see you later".

Maybe his "death" now is not the end at all.

Huang Yanyao waved her hand to let the personal maid leave, raised her eyes and stared at Lu Mu, and said seriously, "I believe that Young Master Lu is the kind of person who does things without leaving any trouble behind, so, since Sister Yunxi invited you here, I will not let you leave."

She stood up, her long, straight legs tucked under her decent and light official skirt. She leaned against the edge of the table and looked at Lu Mu in a condescending manner.

Lu Mu looked at her boldly without any hesitation.

From her figure to her face, he wanted to see more, trying to connect the former Huang Yanyao with the one in front of him.

However, apart from the appearance, everything seemed to have changed.

The calmness and consideration between her brows, the indifference and solemnity in her eyes, were not seen in the Ninth Princess. As expected, once people gain power, they will change to some extent. The once naive Huang Yanyao may still be there now, but after a while... this naive character will no longer appear.

An emperor who holds power over the Central Region for all eternity would not have such fragile and sad emotions.

Lu Mu can no longer be seen now.

Huang Yanyao was polite to him, but she didn't necessarily trust him. She only trusted Huang Wumeng and Gu Yunxi now, and her vulnerable side would only be revealed in front of them.

"I've got to say this beforehand. I don't like owing favors to others."

Lu Mu was watching intently, but Huang Yanyao suddenly spoke and interrupted him.

Huang Yanyao was not actually unhappy about his gaze lingering on her.

"You are not the one who owes me a favor, and it has nothing to do with you. I am just here to help her."

Lu Mu curled the corners of his mouth, picked up the tea and took a sip. He glanced at Gu Yunxi, who was fiddling with his sleeves uncomfortably.

"Oh?"

Huang Yanyao raised her beautiful eyebrows and glanced at Lu Mu with a smile, "Sister Yunxi's gains seem to be more than I thought."

Her tone was gentle, and seemed to contain sarcasm and a bit of teasing. Lu Mu's eyes deepened, and he glanced at Huang Yanyao calmly. He could always feel that Huang Wumeng was examining him at this moment.

"If Young Master Lu wants to help me, I'm happy to do so."

Her thin lips curved into a perfect arc, and a hint of cunning flashed across her eyes. "But as a member of the clan, Young Master Lu, do you know what the current situation in the Central Region is?"

"All ears."

“Chaotic and dangerous.”

Lu Mu's eyes flickered a few times and he pushed a cup of tea in front of her.

"The old emperor of the Izumo Dynasty is about to die, and can only stay in the deep palace, relying on the country's fortune to survive. Outside, seventeen dynasties have joined forces to attack the Izumo Dynasty. Young Master Lu may think that a mere dynasty has no courage to attack the Izumo Dynasty, right?"

"No, I actually know what this is about."

Lu Mu lowered his eyes and said calmly.

"Ok?"

Huang Yanyao's eyes were slightly cold.

"A lean camel is bigger than a horse. The Chuyun Dynasty is just the old emperor who is about to die, but they still have some foundation. If they don't have someone to support them, how could they choose to join forces to attack the Chuyun Dynasty?"

"There are some noble families in the Izumo Dynasty who want to try to take the throne of the emperor. They are secretly allying with those dynasties and exerting pressure from the outside so that they can make some moves inside."

"Perhaps the evil cultivators also intervened. They don't care about the throne of the emperor, they just want chaos."

"As for other dynasties... the reason why the dynasties did not get involved in the conflict is that everyone's strength is about the same. If they really fight, either both sides will suffer losses or the other side will benefit... but now, are their strengths really about the same?"

Lu Mu's tone was calm, yet a little chilly.

The white mist from the teacup rose to his face and was blown away.

"The Izumo Empire is now a piece of meat, and everyone wants to eat it. But who will get to eat the most delicious piece in the end, or end up hurting their mouth... who knows?"

Huang Yanyao was stunned for a moment, and then a faint smile appeared on her lips.

His analysis was not much different from Huang Wumeng's. Huang Wumeng was an empress who held power over an ancient dynasty. Even after her death, she could see these overt and undercurrents clearly. However, he was just a young master of a large family who was only twenty years old and had little experience in the world.

When she met Lu Mu for the second time, Huang Yanyao's previous impression of him was overturned.

Everyone will change.

Gu Yunxi didn't know that Lu Mu knew all this, and she felt very upset when she heard it.

"Young Master Lu knows a lot about the Central Region."

"I understand, but I don't want to interfere. I came here only because I owe Miss Yunxi a favor. If Your Highness can use me, just ask. I'm not here to be a guest, I'm just here to do the work."

"How far can you help me?"

"It's not difficult for me to help you sit on the throne of the emperor. It may just take some time, maybe a few years, or even ten years."

"Whatever you want, I can help you with it."

Lu Mu said it nonchalantly.

Because he can fulfill all the promises he made without exception, Lu Mu has the confidence to never let people down easily.

Even without help, Huang Yanyao would still be able to sit on that seat, and even go one step further, reaching the peak that even Huang Wumeng had never achieved.

"Haha, I don't know why, but I always feel that Young Master Lu doesn't seem to be lying."

Huang Yanyao pursed her lips, her eyes moving.

At that moment, she thought a lot.

Huang Yanyao suddenly no longer had so many doubts about Lu Mu's abilities, although it was only for a brief moment.

Chapter 27: Opinions

In Huang Yanyao's eyes, Huang Wumeng, this ancient ancestor has actually been sitting at the table all the time, with her legs crossed, her white and tender feet dangling from under her skirt, with a bit of indisputable dominance in her laziness, as if everything is under her control.

Only Huang Yanyao could see her, and the two communicated through their minds.

"Humph, this Lu family kid is extremely talented and his words are very arrogant. I have never seen anyone from the clan dare to say such a thing... How can the inheritance of a great dynasty be decided arbitrarily by someone from a clan?"

Huang Wumeng snorted twice, his tone contemptuous.

When she was in power, the Xianfeng Ancient Dynasty was known as the Ancient Realm, and it expanded its territory. In terms of reputation and strength, the Xianfeng Ancient Dynasty was not inferior to those sects and families. Naturally, she was also quite arrogant. As the daughter of the Great Emperor, she really disdained to associate with people from the clans, and always felt that those people were too vulgar and not worthy of being reused.

Moreover, there is a lack of overall perspective.

The clan members basically have no foresight, and the benefits they see are narrow and small. Even those big families whose ancestors have produced many ascenders end up being the same.

Emperors like them who hold power for a dynasty must be magnanimous in everything they think and do in order to be successful in governing the country.

So when Lu Mu said such shocking words, Huang Wumeng's first thought was "This kid is so bold."

"Ancestor... your clothes are not properly put on."

Huang Yanyao glanced at her secretly. Huang Wumeng had an extremely good figure. Her red phoenix palace robe hung loosely on her soft and curvaceous body, revealing a large area of ​​her fullness, with peaks as white as snow and ravines as deep as the abyss.

"What's the big deal? You are a woman, and so am I."

Huang Wumeng glanced at her, stretched out her slender fingers to lift the black hair in front of her forehead, and a hint of mischief flashed in her phoenix eyes.

"But Young Master Lu is here."

"It's impossible for him to see me, why are you worrying about it?"

Huang Yanyao was choked by her and couldn't say anything back.

"However, he is a member of the Lu clan after all. He is a rare helper for you. Make good use of him, but don't rely too much on his help. It depends on you."

Huang Wumeng looked at Lu Mu, seeing the confident and leisure expression on his face, with many thoughts in his mind. Huang Yanyao might not think much, but she was a person who was proficient in political schemes, and she had a lot to think about.

"Are you worried that the Lu clan is behind this?"

"The Immortal Phoenix Dynasty is not a country with weak foundation. He is a smart man with ambition and aspirations. He will definitely achieve great things in the future. Since he is willing to help you, he must have his own purpose."

"Perhaps Gu Yunxi invited him just because it happened to suit his wishes. He may have been instructed by his clan, or it may be his own wish. As for which one it is... it will be beneficial to you."

The two of them communicated with their minds, and in Lu Mu's eyes, Huang Yanyao leaned on the edge of the table with her hands, staring at him, as if she wanted to imprint his appearance deeply in her mind.

But he knew that she was talking to Huang Wumeng.

The old lady's spirit must be wondering what her purpose is.

But Lu Mu's purpose is actually simple and honest, he just wants Huang Yanyao's body and heart.

"Your Majesty Ninth Prince?"

He poured himself a fresh cup of tea.

Huang Yanyao finally came back to her senses. A complex look flashed across her eyes. Then she picked up the tea and took a sip to hide the panic in her eyes.

"As I said, now that I'm here, it wouldn't be a good idea to leave me idle, right?"

"...That's fine."

After hearing this, Huang Yanyao was silent for a moment, then slowly raised her head and looked out the window with a serious expression: "Did Young Master Lu go to other places in Southern Xinjiang?"

"I just came from Zhaotian City and saw some interesting things."

"Then you must know that it is the territory of Nanling King Hong Zhan. I own the three cities of Lingyun, Youfeng and Tianque. The area within a radius of 3,000 miles is under my jurisdiction. But unfortunately, this territory is right in the middle of Shen Han and Hong Zhan's territories."

"They were not very happy about my arrival. Over the past few months, I have been fighting with them openly and covertly for many times."

Huang Yanyao smiled bitterly.

It doesn’t feel good to be treated with hostility, especially when you are still young and weak.

In fact, from the very beginning, Huang Yanyao just wanted to come to Southern Xinjiang to spend some leisure time. She didn't care much about what Huang Wumeng said about "cultivating power". But when she first arrived in Southern Xinjiang, they began to trip her up. Her temper had calmed down, but even she couldn't stand this kind of bullying.

What Huang Wumeng said is actually very right.

This southern border has been run by other forces for such a long time, and now there is a new player who they cannot refuse to settle in. Even if they want to swallow this anger, it cannot be so easy.

Even if there are only two cities.

"Young Master Lu, please go down and rest first. I will prepare a banquet for you tonight. Since you want to help me, you have to get to know these people under my command."

Huang Yanyao snapped her fingers, and the female official walked out from the side door, bowed to Lu Mu, and said respectfully: "Sir, please move to the guest room in the palace and rest for a while."

Lu Mu nodded, stood up and left.

He walked away in a graceful manner. Huang Yanyao looked at his back with a frown on her face.

"Ancestor, do you think... did Young Master Lu approach me on purpose?"

Huang Wumeng sneered: "He must have some ideas about you. I have seen so many men, and I know exactly what this young man is thinking. This is of course your chance, but it's a pity that you haven't mastered the art of being an emperor that I taught you..."

There is no man in this world who does not lust after beauty.

She was not the only woman who stood out and reached the top back then, but she was the only one who won the favor and admiration of men all over the world. Wasn’t it because she was so beautiful that she was the most beautiful woman in the world?

Unless they are those people who have completely cut off all their emotions and desires and only pursue the great way to ascend to heaven, but there are very few such people, and the seven emotions and six desires cannot be completely shattered overnight, so Huang Wumeng knew that he saw through everything.

This kid from the Lu family might have a lot of plans in his mind, but at least half of them are for the pleasure of Huang Yanyao's bed.

Huang Yanyao pouted her thin lips and looked at Huang Wumeng with dissatisfaction.

"Does the ancestor want me to keep him hooked by my beauty?"

"Why not? You don't have to worry. You are stunningly beautiful. I believe you will not lose to any mediocre girl."

"There were so many men who were willing to sacrifice their lives for me back then. What do you think they did it for? I just gave them a chance to kneel down and lick my feet, and they all flocked to me. I held them in my hands and played with them as I pleased."

Huang Wumeng swung her jade feet, the skin from her calves upwards was as white and translucent as mutton fat, emitting a lustrous luster.