“System, you’ve known me for so many years; you understand how I operate. If I could solve it myself, I wouldn’t drag you into this mess.
But you also know how strong others’ Systems are, and though you’re useless, I’ve never once complained about you.
Now I’ve run into trouble, and the only one I can trust is you. You get what I’m saying, right?”
Scanning System: “…..”
“Host, I’m just a scanning system; don’t you think you’re setting the bar a bit too high for me?
Furthermore, since you’ve insisted on maxing out your charm points, can’t you use a bit of that charm to your advantage?”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
As the System’s voice faded, Jiang Xuan pondered for a moment, and when he snapped back to reality, he huffed:
“What do you mean, System? Are you suggesting I sell my looks?
You’ve changed; I can’t believe you’re this kind of System! I misjudged you!”
“Host, what’s going on in that head of yours? Forget it, I’m merely an auxiliary system. The target has a favorability of 9999 for you; I can confirm you’re in a safe state.”
With that final response, the scanning system chose silence.
Not getting anything useful from the System, Jiang Xuan had no choice but to exit the mental realm and bring his thoughts back to the present.
After changing into a new outfit, he used some makeup to transform himself into the same appearance Murong Ying had seen a year ago.
Just as he was about to leave his room, Murong Ying pushed the door open and walked in.
“Xuan, can you stay by my side from now on?”
“Lady Murong, you do realize that if I stay here too long, it will bring calamity to the entire Great Jiang Dynasty, right?
When that happens, everything you want to protect will turn to dust. Can you accept that?
With your strength as a Martial King at the ninth level, you’re just too weak to protect anything. In the end, you will lose everything—including me.”
Upon hearing this, Murong Ying’s pupils narrowed slightly, as nobody had ever seen through her cultivation before.
Jiang Xuan, however, could see right through it, which suggested he might be hiding a strength far beyond hers.
Even more surprising to her was how Jiang Xuan viewed her Martial King strength as nothing noteworthy.
Are the powerful from the Imperial Dynasty really that terrifying?
Seeing the stunned expression on Murong Ying’s face, Jiang Xuan knew he had successfully bet on the right card.
Indeed, Murong Ying’s previous confidence stemmed from the fact that the Imperial Dynasty hadn’t intimidated her. To her, her Martial King ninth level strength was evidently enough to contend against the Imperial Dynasty.
But now, her so-called strength had been outed, inadvertently delivering a crushing blow.
For Jiang Xuan, this was the perfect opening.
Though he was weak on his own, he was a master of performance; playing the strong guy was totally within his skill set.
At that moment, with his back to Murong Ying, he placed his hands behind him and started speaking slowly:
“Lady Murong, you really know nothing about the strength of the Imperial Dynasty.
Let’s put it like this: a Martial King simply doesn’t even qualify to carry my fiancée’s shoes.
Even a regular guard she casually sends out is stronger than a Martial Emperor.
If those guards come looking for me and find the Great Jiang Dynasty…
Then…. may I ask, Lady Murong, what will you use to protect the Great Jiang Dynasty?
The end result will inevitably be me getting taken away while the Great Jiang Dynasty crumbles.
Keep training, Lady Murong! You’ve gotten significantly stronger since last year; I can see your determination. I’m willing to wait for you.
Remember, until you break through to become a Martial Ancestor, don’t come looking for me. I’m preparing to leave.”
Murong Ying: “!!!!!!”
After delivering those words, Jiang Xuan turned around to see Murong Ying in a daze, as if he’d completely blown her mind.
Seeing this, Jiang Xuan couldn’t help but feel a little triumphant, so he hurriedly made his escape.
Just when Jiang Xuan thought he’d successfully slip away, Murong Ying suddenly grabbed one of his hands and, nearly in a breakdown, shouted:
“Xuan, please don’t leave!”
“You fool, if I don’t leave, I can’t protect the Great Jiang Dynasty. 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 get stronger. But… Xuan, before you leave… can I see your true self?”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!”
At that moment, Jiang Xuan thought to himself:
“System, you really outdid yourself this time! You’re a total disaster! Sooner or later, you’re going to get me killed!”
Although Jiang Xuan desperately wanted to blame the System, the most important thing right now was still to leave the Murong Wang Residence.
Snapping back to reality, he replied:
“Oh? I didn’t expect you to see through it. However, you’re not worthy of seeing it just yet. When you have enough strength to stand before me again, you will get to see it.”
After receiving Jiang Xuan’s response, Murong Ying reluctantly released his hand.
“Xuan, trust me, it won’t be long before I’ll find you.
Lastly, I want to ask, where exactly is this Imperial Dynasty you speak of? I plan to go look for you soon.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
