Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 384 Pei Ziyan's Test

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Li Qingyuan, however, did not regret it in the slightest.

Kill them if you want!

The other party had just harbored murderous intent towards him; that killing intent was almost tangible, clearly intending to take advantage of him.

Since that's the case, then we must be prepared to die!

Li Qingyuan wasn't exactly a saint; if someone dared to push their luck and was about to take his life...

If he remains unmoved, then he might as well commit suicide and be done with it. Why bother with cultivating the Great Way or avenging past lives?

With this in mind, his gaze hardened and his expression hardened; he was prepared to face any consequences.

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Right now!

A slender, purple figure approached gracefully, like a light butterfly.

Li Qingyuan turned around and saw Pei Ziyan.

He was about to exchange pleasantries when he saw Pei Ziyan smiling charmingly, her eyes sparkling with a thousand kinds of allure.

Her lips parted slightly, and her voice was as melodious and pleasant as a nightingale's song.

"Young master, please do not be nervous. I have already been fortunate enough to obtain a King of Lamps, and I will not covet your King of Lamps any further."

"I just..."

At this point, she paused slightly, then extended her pink tongue and gently licked her moist, red lips before continuing:

"I merely admire your esteemed demeanor and would like to arrange a meeting when you have the time to discuss and exchange ideas about the mystery of the King of Lamps..."

Her words were melodious and alluring, each one seemingly carrying a subtle seduction.

As she spoke, she subtly displayed her feminine charm at every moment.

Those slightly raised eyebrows, that look in her eyes that seemed both reproachful and delighted...

And the charming demeanor that she inadvertently revealed seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally seducing Li Qingyuan;

Yet it seemed to be her true nature, natural and without any sense of affectation.

And paired with her cool, cropped purple dress...

Her skirt swayed gently in the wind, revealing her slender waist and snow-white skin, which made Li Qingyuan's heart flutter slightly.

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However, having learned from her previous experience, Li Qingyuan's eyes quickly regained their calm and composed expression.

It even had a faint sheen, clear as water, without a trace of impurity.

Upon seeing this, Pei Ziyan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes.

Last time she subtly displayed her charm, and the other person didn't fall for it...

At the time, she assumed that the other party had a strong willpower, or that she was just testing him casually without going all out, and she didn't think that this young man was anything special.

But this time, the King of Lights actually chose this person!

As the winner of the previous Lantern King competition, she naturally knew some of the secrets of the Lantern King and understood how demanding the selection process was.

They are all exceptionally talented and gifted individuals, which is why this second test took place.

This time she truly went all out, except for that final, crucial "hurdle" she didn't use...

But it still failed!

This person's intellect is truly monstrous; I am completely unable to have any influence over him...

It wasn't even as good as the first time...

The first time it had some impact, but this time it left no trace whatsoever!

Seeing that the other person's eyes were clear and bright as they looked at her with a puzzled expression, Pei Ziyan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and annoyed.

She bit her lip lightly and said reproachfully:

"Why does the young master look at me like that?"

"But what did I do wrong, or how was I impolite, that displeased you, young master...?"

Her voice was sweet and melodious, like heavenly music.

Yet, a hint of allure remained, as if she were trying to probe Li Qingyuan's defenses once more.

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Li Qingyuan remained calm and composed, but she truly had no good feelings towards Pei Ziyan.

The two had only met twice in total, yet the woman had tested him several times.

Although he didn't know what her purpose was, the feeling of being repeatedly tested still made him feel uneasy and a little uncomfortable.

However, being well-versed in human relationships, he showed no sign of it on his face. Instead, a gentle smile appeared on his lips as he spoke:

"No, it is my honor to be invited by Miss Pei. I was momentarily distracted and hope Miss Pei will forgive me."

His words revealed humility and politeness.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Ziyan's smile deepened, and a cunning glint flashed in her eyes.

She glanced at Li Qingyuan with a smile, her eyes seeming to see right through her.

Immediately afterwards, she moved with light steps, stepping through the air, her figure as light as a feather, and in an instant she arrived three inches to Li Qingyuan's side.

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Suddenly!

Li Qingyuan felt a rich fragrance, like orchids, wafting towards her.

The fragrance was sweet and intoxicating, like Pei Ziyan's natural scent, lingering around the tip of the nose and impossible to shake off.

At this moment, the atmosphere between the two became extremely ambiguous!

Everything around them seemed to blur, leaving only the sounds of their breathing and heartbeats.

The two of them were like a young couple deeply in love, snuggling together, their affection overflowing.

"Hey, hey, hey... what are you doing standing so close together?"

Just then, a crisp voice rang out, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere.

Yue Qinghuan, Wang Anran, and the old ox flew through the air together, their figures drawing graceful arcs in mid-air.

All three looked slightly tired, and their eyes revealed a hint of weariness.

They all seemed to be in low spirits after experiencing the scene within the lamplight, and had not yet fully recovered from that wondrous world within the lamplight.

Upon hearing this, Pei Ziyan slowly withdrew her captivating gaze.

But her eyes remained alluring, a faint smile playing on her lips, as she softly said:

"Then this humble servant awaits Young Master Li's favor..."

Her voice was soft and melodious, like the song of a nightingale, carrying an indescribable allure.

After speaking, she turned around without waiting for Li Qingyuan's response;

Like a blooming purple lotus, it drifted away towards Yue Qinghuan and Wang Anran.

Only a faint purple silhouette and an unforgettable fragrance remain.

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Li Qingyuan touched his nose helplessly, muttering to himself, "What kind of situation is this!"

He had been unwittingly teased by Pei Ziyan...

The way she uttered the word "favor" sounded like she was trying to drain him dry, sending a chill down his spine.

Finally, Li Qingyuan could only sigh and mutter to himself:

"This woman is truly seductive to the core!"

Just as these thoughts were racing, the old ox, with its seemingly clumsy but actually agile gait, came closer with a cheeky grin.

It grinned, revealing a set of uneven, yellow teeth, and chuckled:

"My goodness, Master, your luck with women is just off the charts!"

"I'm so envious that I can be accompanied by beautiful women wherever I go!"

His tone and expression perfectly captured the essence of a gossipy and sarcastic commoner.

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"..."

Li Qingyuan rolled her eyes, somewhat speechless, glared at the old ox, and then explained:

"She just wanted to meet with me to discuss the mystery of the King of Lamps, don't get the wrong idea."

What?! He asked you out?!

Upon hearing this, the old ox's eyes widened in disbelief.

It looked Li Qingyuan up and down, its gaze as if it were examining a rare treasure, yet also tinged with a hint of mockery and ridicule, before clicking its tongue in amazement:

"Tsk, Master, your little body can't withstand that kind of torment, you won't be able to take it..."

The tone and expression were practically saying, "You'll definitely be completely infatuated with that woman and end up exhausted."

"roll!"

Li Qingyuan was both amused and exasperated by the old ox's words. He lightly kicked the old ox and laughed as he scolded it.

"Don't talk nonsense here. I'm a decent guy. Don't use your filthy thoughts to judge me."

"An explanation is just a cover-up."

The old ox nimbly dodged Li Qingyuan's "attack," still sporting a grinning expression, and said with winks and grimaces,

"And you're... a respectable person?"

"Master, don't bother explaining. I understand. Do you think your little schemes can escape my sharp eyes?"

That look seemed to say, "Stop pretending, I see right through you," which made Li Qingyuan shake her head in anger.

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