"It's alright, I have a plan," Ye Qiu said with a smile.
"Alright, you decide then, I won't interfere. Now we should go to your bedroom," Ying'er said.
"I'm not going."
"You changed your mind after we agreed on this before?" Ying'er pouted angrily.
"Really? I forgot. Goodbye."
Ye Qiu got up and left quickly.
"Stop right there."
The shadow chased after them.
But Ye Qiu disappeared quickly, and Ying'er couldn't catch up with him at all.
Half an hour later, Ye Qiu found Xia Chen.
"From now on, you'll stay by my side," Ye Qiu said.
"Okay." Xia Chen nodded.
Aren't you going to ask why?
"If you want to tell me, I don't need to ask," Xia Chen said with a smile.
"What do you mean by subordinate? You're my brother-in-law," Ye Qiu said with a smile.
Xia Chen coughed lightly and scratched his head.
Ye Qiu patted Xia Chen on the shoulder and said, "Work hard, and I'll give you this position in the future."
"Huh?" Xia Chen exclaimed in surprise, "You can't make jokes like that."
"I'm not joking with you, I'm being very serious," Ye Qiu said.
Upon hearing this, Xia Chen's expression turned serious: "I'm afraid I'm not up to the task. Only you can keep this world in check. The heights you've reached are unmatched."
"Don't underestimate yourself. Besides, we don't need you to surpass us. Just let the Great Xia develop steadily."
Don't worry, I'll step in if necessary; you don't need to worry that I'll abandon you completely.
Ye Qiu smiled.
Are you really serious?
Xia Chen still felt this was too unreal.
"Don't worry, a promise is a promise. I will leave at the most appropriate time."
"Well, I'll give it a try. If it doesn't work, please don't blame me."
"It's not your fault, let's go."
...
For a long time afterward, Xia Chen stayed by Ye Qiu's side.
Ye Qiu had nothing to hide from Xia Chen; he taught him everything he needed to and did his best to help Xia Chen cultivate.
With Ye Qiu's help, Xia Chen made rapid progress.
Moreover, Xia Chen was also rapidly learning about many of the core aspects of the Great Xia Dynasty.
A month later, Xia Chen's cultivation level was infinitely close to the Divine Seal Realm.
At this time, many high-ranking officials of the Great Xia Dynasty had already realized something: Xia Chen was being groomed as their successor.
In the blink of an eye, another half month has passed.
In the past half month, Xia Chen officially broke through to the Divine Seal Realm.
Under Ye Qiu's careful guidance, Xia Chen also cultivated the Kunlun Dao Attainment Technique to a considerable level. His achievements in this technique were in no way inferior to Ye Qiu's.
Moreover, Xia Chen was able to handle many matters concerning the Great Xia Dynasty very well.
"Alright, you're now in the Divine Seal Realm, and with the Kunlun Dao Attainment Technique at your disposal, there aren't many people in the Great Xia who can rival you."
"The rest of the Great Xia Dynasty is in your hands," Ye Qiu said with a smile.
"Emperor Wu, I will do my utmost to make Great Xia the greatest cultivation dynasty on Earth."
Xia Chen said in a deep voice.
"Don't sound so serious, relax," Ye Qiu said. "In three days, I will announce your succession to the throne. Prepare yourself."
"good."
...
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
When the appointed time arrived, Ye Qiu announced to the world that Xia Chen would take the lead, while he would step down from the front lines.
The announcement caused an uproar.
The world was shocked by Ye Qiu's decision and no one understood why he would retire at the peak of his career.
"Why is Emperor Wu doing this?"
"Heavens! The Martial Emperor has actually retreated. Could there be a conspiracy involved?"
"What kind of conspiracy could there be? With Emperor Wu's strength, who would dare to play any tricks on him? This must be Emperor Wu's own decision."
"I suspect that Emperor Wu himself disliked the court, but he had no choice but to step forward when the Great Xia was facing a life-or-death crisis. Now that the Great Xia is gradually stabilizing, he has retired to live a free and unrestrained life of cultivation."
"I guessed so, but if Great Xia is in trouble, he will definitely come out again, so we don't need to be too afraid."
Such remarks were being discussed enthusiastically throughout the Great Xia.
On the fourth day, Ye Qiu officially stepped down, and Xia Chen became the new Emperor Xia.
Ye Qiu felt an indescribable sense of relief upon stepping down.
He took Yu Jianjia and Ying'er with him and quietly left the palace to travel and enjoy the scenery, feeling very carefree.
Yu Jianjia, who had been feeling gloomy, is now gradually emerging from the shadows.
"Emperor Wu, you..."
"Still calling yourself Emperor Wu? I'm not anymore," Ye Qiu said with a smile.
“Yes, yes, I called you the wrong person, Brother Ye. Now that you’ve stepped down, do you feel particularly relieved?” Yu Jianjia asked.
"Yes, indeed, the air feels fresher," Ye Qiu said.
“I’m quite at ease now,” Yu Jianjia said. “I don’t hate anyone, but I’ve made up my mind. I want to go to the academy to cultivate and strive for a bright future so that I can have the opportunity to fight alongside you.”
"Huh? You're not coming with me anymore?" Ye Qiu asked in surprise.
“I would like to, but it’s not realistic. You’re going to a place that only you can go to. Even if I wanted to follow you, I couldn’t get in. So it’s better to go to the academy,” Yu Jianjia said.
"Alright, if you're still willing to come with me when I come back, I definitely won't refuse you," Ye Qiu said softly.
"Yes, I trust you. I'll go to the academy to register in a bit, but before I leave, I have a small request. I wonder if you'll grant it."
"you say."
"I want you to hug me." Yu Jianjia looked at Ye Qiu nervously, her face slightly flushed.
"Can."
Ye Qiu opened his arms.
Yu Jianjia immediately threw herself into Ye Qiu's arms, looking very impatient, and hugged Ye Qiu's waist tightly.
"Keep it up," Ye Qiu whispered.
"Brother Ye, when I become powerful, will you like me?" Yu Jianjia asked.
Ye Qiu was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Even if you're not amazing, I still like you."
"The liking I'm talking about isn't just any liking, it's the kind of liking between a man and a woman." Yu Jianjia's beautiful eyes were filled with shyness.
Ye Qiu was speechless for a moment.
He finds it difficult to make any promises regarding this issue.
Beside him, Ying'er teased, "Don't worry, this guy loves beautiful women the most. The more powerful you become, the more he'll like you."
"Really? Am I considered a beauty?"
Yu Jianjia raised her head in Ye Qiu's arms.
Ye Qiu happened to be looking down, and the two of them could feel each other's breath.
The atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous, and Yu Jianjia stood on tiptoe: "Brother Ye, may I kiss you?"
"this……"
Just as Ye Qiu was feeling awkward, Yu Jianjia's passionate kiss was already upon him.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still.
Several seconds passed before Ying'er finally couldn't help but say, "Enough, enough! You guys really don't treat me like a human being. Please consider my feelings, okay?"
"Sister Ying'er, I'm sorry."
Yu Jianjia then stepped back.
Ying'er looked at Yu Jianjia and laughed, "Are you going to ask Ye Qiu next if you can sleep with him?"
"Well, I do want to..."
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