MM Racing Chapter 221 Satisfied? Try dying once.
Chapter 221 Satisfied? Try dying once.
Chapter 221 Satisfied? Let's try dying once.
Inside the sleeping quarters, the last wisp of calming sandalwood incense in the gilded incense burner had burned out, leaving only faint ashes and a lingering, warm fragrance in the air.
Sunlight streamed through the carved window frames, casting bright spots of light on the carpet, where tiny dust particles could be clearly seen floating leisurely in the beams of light.
Dai Youheng put his arm around Xu Jiujiu's smooth shoulders, his fingertips unconsciously stroking her cascading golden hair. The two nestled together under the brocade quilt, whispering to each other.
From the major national events of the past two years to her vague hopes for the future, Xu Jiujiu's voice carried a rare hint of languidness and dependence, making her completely different from the dignified and decisive princess she usually was.
Suddenly, Dai Youheng seemed to remember something. He looked up at the high-hanging sun outside the window and gently interrupted the soft murmurs of the person in his arms, "Jiujiu, judging by the time, it's probably almost noon. Aren't you going to the palace today to assist His Majesty in handling state affairs?"
"Noon? It's noon!!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu sat up abruptly from his arms as if struck by lightning. The silk quilt slipped off, revealing a large expanse of her snow-white skin.
The languid blush on her pretty face was instantly replaced by panic. Last night's passionate embrace, and this morning's indulgence in these rare tender whispers, had completely forgotten her heavy official duties!
What made her cheeks burn even more was that her elder brother, Xu Jiawei, had not sent anyone to urge her!
The implication is self-evident: he must have known about her affair with Youheng, and may have even tacitly approved of it all.
Thinking of this, Xu Jiujiu felt a surge of shyness rush to her head, and even her delicate earlobes turned crimson.
"Youheng! It's all your fault—you've really got me killed this time!" She glared at Dai Youheng reproachfully, but her eyes were shy and timid, lacking any intimidation, which only added to her charm. She hurriedly threw off the covers and got out of bed, enduring the slight discomfort and soreness in a certain part of her body, and quickly walked to the clothes rack.
Dai Youheng leaned against the headboard, watching her hurried figure with a smile.
Xu Jiujiu quickly summoned her personal maid, and after washing and dressing, she changed into a magnificent palace dress symbolizing her royal status.
The intricately layered skirt, the exquisite embroidered patterns, and the small yet dazzling star crown headdress quickly transformed her into the noble and unparalleled Star Princess.
After tidying up, she walked to the bedside, leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on Dai Youheng's lips. Her tone returned to its usual gentleness, but with a touch of intimacy, "Youheng, I'll go and handle some official business now. You should rest well and carefully feel the changes after the Star Core Gem merges with your Martial Soul. If you experience any discomfort or strangeness, be sure to tell me immediately."
"Okay, don't worry." Dai Youheng returned a gentle smile, her gaze tender and captivating, as if it could melt anyone's heart.
After a long while, she finally felt at ease and turned to walk out with as graceful and steady steps as possible. However, her body was still somewhat uncomfortable after the first time, and her steps were slightly slower and stiffer than usual, with a slight sway revealing her effort.
The door to the sleeping quarters was gently closed, shutting out outside light and sound.
Almost the instant the door closed, Dai Youheng's gentle smile vanished like the tide, disappearing without a trace.
Instead, a cold, mocking smile crept up the corners of his mouth. His deep eyes held no trace of emotion, only an all-knowing indifference and a hint of amusement.
"The Star Crown Pact?" he muttered to himself, as if savoring an utterly ridiculous joke. "You think this will allow you to completely control me, turning me into the Xu family's sharpest blade and most loyal dog?"
With a flash of light, the ethereal and exquisite figure of the Snow Empress quietly appeared beside the bed, emanating a chilling aura that seemed to lower the temperature in the room.
She crossed her arms, her icy blue eyes glancing sideways at Dai Youheng, her tone clearly displeased and sour, "Last night—"
"Are you doing well?"
Dai Youheng didn't seem to care at all. Instead, she lazily lay back down, put her hands behind her head, crossed her legs, and adopted a cocky attitude. "If it's offered to me, I might as well take it. It's somewhat interesting, but if I throw it away... it's not a big loss, is it? It's just a mechanical task. How can it compare to even a fraction of your charm, Snow Empress?"
"Tch! You smooth-talking scumbag!" Xue Di sneered, the surrounding chill intensifying, but the anger in her eyes subsided slightly. "Stop your nonsense. When exactly do you plan to resolve this Star Crown Pact? I sense that your Original Sin Divine Seal is rejecting it. You can erase it at any time if you wish. Do you really want to leave a hidden danger?"
"Solve it? Why solve it?" Dai Youheng's lips curled into a mysterious smile. "I suddenly feel that this might be a perfect opportunity. Don't you always say that I like to stay behind the scenes? This time, let's play it a little bigger."
He paused, a calculating glint in his eyes. "Dying once might bring unexpected benefits. And I almost forgot, in this game, besides Dai Yueheng and me, the Dai family has another pawn that everyone has forgotten—"
Xue Di, being exceptionally clever, immediately understood his intention. "You mean—Dai Luoli? You're trying to substitute one thing for another?"
"To be precise, it's a classic case of 'shedding one's skin in secret' or 'crossing the Chencang pass in disguise.'" Dai Youheng swung his toes leisurely, as if he were talking about a leisurely afternoon pastime rather than a shocking conspiracy. "I'm an ambitious person who prioritizes profit. I can manipulate emotions and control people's hearts without any burden. I'm really not a good person."
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His tone suddenly became somewhat ethereal, tinged with a rare hint of self-reflection, "But I am not a bloodthirsty madman. Even if I were to control Xingluo in the future, I would not want to personally seize power through indiscriminate killing. A name without legitimacy is meaningless, and someone as concerned with his reputation as me cannot allow history to record such a stain. Sometimes, death can provide the most perfect name, both cleansing the past and paving the way for the future. Most importantly—"
He looked at Xue Di, his eyes regaining their previous sharpness. "It allows us to disappear completely from the public eye, observe better, and plan more calmly. This time, we can use this to have Xu Jiujiu kill me. Anyway, I've done almost everything I wanted to do with the Xu family. The direct line of the Dai family has declined considerably, and my line has obtained the right to inherit the Dai family. The rest can be left to Luo Li. Giving him a lotus seed pill will be enough."
"As for my own strength, it is already comparable to a Title Douluo, and I no longer need the Xu family's resources to cultivate me."
"I can create a misunderstanding, giving her a reason to kill me. After I'm dead," I'll have someone clear up the misunderstanding. Her romantic tendencies inherited from Douluo Continent are gradually manifesting. I'll add fuel to the fire then. The guilt and regret of accidentally killing her beloved will make her wish she were dead. I can use this guilt to my advantage in many ways, and not just in other areas. I also have a good idea on how to create this misunderstanding, and I can also take advantage of it to eliminate another force. I really hope my next divine trial happens to be with that person; that would be killing two birds with one stone."
Dai Youheng's sinister smile sent chills down Xue Didu's spine.
In fact, the idea he was referring to was the Mingdu Incident that happened shortly afterward.
He is a very contradictory person in some ways. He can watch others kill innocent people indiscriminately without doing anything, and he won't be the good guy who saves people. For example, when Huo Yuhao bombed Mingdu, he didn't care at all. It didn't matter how many people died, as long as they weren't his people. He even wanted to use this incident to cause some trouble.
But he would never personally blow up Mingdu.
Simply put, he is the kind of indifferent person who, while not personally slaughtering the world, can watch others indiscriminately kill innocent people without any personal gain.
Just as Dai Youheng and the Snow Emperor were secretly plotting, Xu Jiujiu, suppressing her subtle physical discomfort, arrived outside the Imperial Study in the palace. She took a deep breath, suppressing all her shyness and panic, and regained her usual composure before signaling the eunuch to announce her arrival.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Upon entering the study, Xu Jiujiu bowed gracefully to Xu Jiawei, who was reviewing memorials.
Xu Jiawei looked up from the pile of memorials and saw his younger sister's obviously carefully dressed but still somewhat tired appearance. A knowing smile appeared on his face, and he teased, "Your Highness has arrived? It seems your wish has come true. Congratulations!"
Xu Jiujiu's face flushed red again, like a ripe peach. She forced herself to remain calm and retorted, "Brother, please don't make fun of me. I should be congratulating you. From now on, you will no longer have to worry about Youheng."
"Hahahaha!" Xu Jiawei was in high spirits and laughed loudly. "That's right! With the Star Crown Contract in hand, what else could I possibly worry about? Jiu Jiu, you've done a great job. As long as he, Dai Youheng, remains loyal, he will be the most honorable horse in my Star Luo, the future White Tiger Duke! If one day he can help me achieve the great feat of unifying the continent, I would even be willing to bestow upon him the hereditary title of White Tiger Prince!"
"Your Majesty, I, your humble sister, thank you for your great favor on behalf of Dai Youheng!" Xu Jiujiu's heart was filled with joy and anticipation. She seemed to already see Dai Youheng rising to the highest ranks of the court, standing shoulder to shoulder with her as he looked down upon the world. She had absolute confidence in Dai Youheng's abilities and firmly believed that he would certainly deserve this generous reward.
Inside the imperial study, the brother and sister smiled at each other, creating a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere, as if the overall situation had been settled.
However, this harmonious atmosphere was soon shattered.
A eunuch hurried in, knelt down and respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, the Ice Sky Douluo, His Majesty Ling Ya, is outside requesting an audience. He seems to have something urgent to report."
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