A Cunning Pervert in the Cultivation World Chapter 609: The Most Feared Man in Fen Dynasty

After the morning court session finally ended, the officials gradually left the hall.

The matter of the succession trial and Envoy Li’s righteous declaration quickly spread throughout the Imperial Palace.

The princes and their factions were already making their preparations, while the various officials were busy dealing with the countless problems that had arisen because of the Emperor’s decision.

At least one thing was certain.

They had a lot of work to do.

Meanwhile, at the Empress’s residence, Fen Ling sat behind a large table.

Before her lay a mountain of paperwork.

Documents were stacked everywhere, including reports from different regions, requests from various officials, information about the princes, reports regarding the plague, military reports, and countless other matters that now demanded her attention.

With the Emperor already at death’s door, Fen Ling, as the Regent Empress, had become even busier after the calamity ended.

Then—

The table suddenly shook.

Li Feng slammed both hands against it and stared at Fen Ling.

"Your Highness, what is the meaning of this?!"

Fen Ling calmly raised her head.

Her crimson eyes were wide and innocent as she tilted her head slightly.

"I’m doing paperwork?"

Li Feng’s mouth twitched at her attempt to act cute.

"I know it’s paperwork!"

"What I’m asking is, why the hell did you suddenly say all that during the court?!"

Fen Ling clicked her tongue and leaned back in her chair, causing her large chest to strain slightly against her robe.

"Tch, So it didn’t work, huh?"

She sighed dramatically and touched her cheek with one hand.

"It seems I’m getting old. My beauty doesn’t work on you anymore."

Li Feng’s gaze lingered on her chest before he met her eyes with a cold expression.

"Don’t think you can charm your way out of answering," he said, narrowing his eyes. "Lewd I may be, but I’m not that foolish."

Fen Ling sighed, and the playful expression on her face slowly faded.

"I see. I’m sorry for using your name like that."

Her voice was softer this time.

"I know I shouldn’t have put your reputation on the line without asking you first. But after being the Empress of the Fen Dynasty for so many years, I’ve come to genuinely care about its people."

She lowered her gaze toward the mountain of documents in front of her.

"I’ve watched this dynasty go through countless troubles. I’ve seen ordinary people suffer because of decisions made by those sitting above them."

Her fingers slowly tightened around the document in her hand.

"And now that the Emperor is at death’s door, I can already see what is coming."

She looked back at Li Feng, her crimson eyes carrying a rare seriousness.

"If this succession war turns into a true civil conflict, countless innocent people will suffer. Families will be torn apart, villages could be destroyed, and people who have nothing to do with the struggle for the throne may lose their lives."

She took a quiet breath and bit her lower lip.

"So... I’m sorry for using your name."

"But if your reputation can help prevent even some of those deaths, then as the Empress of this dynasty... I couldn’t bring myself to ignore that opportunity."

"..."

Seeing her act like some tragic and heartbroken Empress, Li Feng simply stared at her blankly.

"Drop the act already."

Fen Ling’s expression froze, then she clicked her tongue.

"Tsk. This doesn’t work either?"

Li Feng’s mouth twitched.

"Did you really think I’d fall for that?"

Fen Ling frowned.

"I thought the sad expression was convincing."

Li Feng rolled his eyes.

Then he slammed both hands onto the table again.

"Don’t change the subject! What exactly is your goal? And why did you use my name?"

Li Feng’s expression was full of annoyance.

He had only just learned about the succession war.

During the time he had been spending inside the Divine Brick, quite a lot had apparently happened outside.

Now, not only had the Fen Dynasty fallen into a succession crisis, but somehow he had also been dragged right into the middle of it.

What made it even more annoying was that this was something he had never cared about in the first place.

He just wanted to spend his time in peace until the Azure Moon Sect’s real envoy or someone came to take over his place.

Yet somehow, trouble always seemed to find him.

Fen Ling let out a soft chuckle, but her expression soon became more serious.

"I didn’t lie about caring about the people. That part is genuine."

She leaned back slightly, her crimson eyes narrowing as she calmly considered her words.

"But caring about them isn’t enough. If the succession war begins, every prince will gather his own supporters, and once blood is spilled, it will become difficult to stop. The more people die, the deeper the hatred between the factions will become."

She paused before continuing.

"...So I need something that can make them hesitate before taking that first step."

Her gaze settled on Li Feng.

"Someone powerful enough that none of the princes would dare casually test his patience. Someone whose reputation alone is enough to make them think twice before dragging ordinary people into their struggle."

A faint smile appeared on her lips.

"And right now, there isn’t anyone in the Fen Dynasty more suitable for that than you."

Li Feng stared at her for a moment.

"So basically, you want to use my reputation to scare them into behaving."

Fen Ling smiled.

"That’s one way to put it."

Li Feng’s mouth twitched.

"Your Highness, you really are good at making other people’s problems sound like your own solutions."

Fen Ling didn’t deny it.

Instead, she picked up one of the reports from the table and glanced through it.

"I don’t expect you to interfere in the succession war, nor do I expect you to choose a side."

Her tone became more serious.

"All I need is for the princes to believe that if they drag innocent people into their struggle, you will step in."

She placed the report back on the table.

"Once that fear takes root, it will become much harder for them to act recklessly."

Li Feng narrowed his eyes.

"And what happens if one of them doesn’t believe it?"

Fen Ling’s smile faded.

"Then they will learn whether the reputation I’ve given you is deserved."

Li Feng fell silent, staring at her for a moment.

His mouth twitched again, and he suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Your Highness, aren’t you overestimating my reputation a little?"

He shook his head, clearly amused.

"I’m only an envoy of the Azure Moon Sect. Do you really think every prince in the Fen Dynasty is going to be scared of me just because you said a few words about me?"

Fen Ling looked at him seriously.

Then she nodded firmly.

"Yes. They will."

Upon hearing the confident tone, Li Feng’s laughter ceased, and he cast a peculiar glance.

Fen Ling finally smiled.

"Don’t underestimate yourself, Li Feng."

Her smile lessened slightly, and her crimson eyes seemed to glow as she stared at him.

"At this very moment," she stated, "you are likely the most feared man in the entire Fen Dynasty."