658: Zhen Tianwang

Su Chen nodded, then began to enjoy himself quietly.

However, Su Chen was now a big celebrity at Liuxiang Residence. Seeing Miss Hongluan go to serve Su Chen again, many people's eyes turned red with envy.

"It seems he's shelled out another five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals this time. Just who is this sacred entity? Even a prince wouldn't dare to squander Top-grade Immortal Crystals like this, right?"

"He's such a nouveau riche. I don't believe he can keep this up forever. He has already spent three or four billion Top-grade Immortal Crystals at Liuxiang Residence."

"Exactly! I'm sure he'll be out of Top-grade Immortal Crystals in a couple of days!"

The crowd discussed it endlessly, their words filled with bitterness, jealous to the point of madness.

After learning about this, Qiulan remained very calm. From their two previous encounters, she had already realized that Su Chen did not have the admiration that other suitors had for her.

From that moment on, she knew that Su Chen would sooner or later cast her aside.

However, it didn't matter.

Qiulan had already earned a lot from Su Chen.

She wasn't that greedy. Her future income would certainly not be as high as these past few days, but it would still be a huge fortune for her.

The dividends Liuxiang Residence gave them were simply too much.

Over the next few days, Su Chen experienced all the top performers at Liuxiang Residence one by one, each costing five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals. Counting the previous ones, he had spent over seven billion Top-grade Immortal Crystals.

Being able to spend so many Top-grade Immortal Crystals, there were countless rumors about Su Chen in the outside world. Some said he was an expert from the outer realms, while others said he was the Empress's man, and all sorts of rumors were flying everywhere.

To be able to spend so many Top-grade Immortal Crystals on entertainment at once—there was no such figure in the entire Imperial City.

It was simply terrifying!

Inside the Imperial Palace.

Li Qingyue looked at Su Chen with some resentment: "Husband, why did you go to Liuxiang Residence? Do you dislike that I don't know as much as those little girls there?"

Liuxiang Residence was originally the Imperial family's territory. She had known for several days that Su Chen had gone there, but since Su Chen hadn't come home and she was busy at the time, she hadn't said much.

Su Chen heard that Li Qingyue seemed a bit jealous, so he stepped forward to hug and coax her. After just a few words, Li Qingyue's resentment dissipated completely.

She wasn't really feeling any Life Qi, just a bit jealous.

Su Chen lay back on his chair, looking at the sky with some helplessness. For the next period of time, it seemed there wasn't much he could do but quietly wait for the System to grow.

"Going to Liuxiang Residence was just a pastime; the main thing is that I really have nothing to do."

Nothing to do?

Li Qingyue thought for a moment, then, after a slight hesitation, asked: "Husband, are you interested in doing something for my Imperial family? Some time ago, a Demonic Path massacre occurred in Lingxu County, and many people died. The Imperial family has sent people to resolve it many times, but unfortunately, there was no way to solve it in the end."

When she said this, her brows were tightly locked, and her tone carried a sense of caution.

Su Chen couldn't help but ask curiously: "What is it? Does this Lingxu County cause you any trouble?"

Li Qingyue thought about it and still told the truth: "There is indeed. The forces within Lingxu County are intricate and complicated; they all have connections with the Imperial family as well as other major powers. Many things are quite troublesome to handle."

"However, I think these definitely won't count for much to you, Husband."

She said this with a hint of coquettishness.

After Li Qingyue took over the administration of the Nine Star Empire, she had almost no political failures, but this Lingxu County was the only thing she found difficult to handle. If she were too forceful, she would offend many people in the Imperial family.

But if she were softer, the various problems within Lingxu County could not be solved.

For example, the Demonic Path.

Rumors from the outside world claimed that the Demonic Path was kept by some big figures in Lingxu County. Their intentions were unclear, but it was very bad for the reputation of the Nine Star Empire.

If the Empress were to handle this matter, it might be very simple.

The Empress would go directly to Lingxu County, then announce that the County Magistrate was derelict in their duty, slap them to death, and replace them with a new County Magistrate.

But Li Qingyue did not have that kind of ability. She also understood that this was her own test, but this kind of problem required hard power. If she didn't have absolute power, resolving it would be much more troublesome.

Therefore, having Su Chen help her solve it was the best choice.

Su Chen did not refuse: "Okay."

This matter was just a small thing to him. Anyway, he had been bored lately, so he might as well go for a stroll and treat it as a way to relax.

"Husband is the best."

Li Qingyue immediately threw herself into Su Chen's arms and kissed him on the face. The two inevitably had another deep exchange.

Three days later.

The Imperial family had an additional 'King Who Suppresses the Heavens'. According to the ranking of official positions within the Imperial family, he was considered the top-tier First-Rank Heaven Official, possessing the right to inspect all officials, and for any matter, he could act first and report later, without needing to seek permission.

This could be said to hold immense power.

Countless people were discussing who this person could possibly be.

Being able to sit in this position meant that this person was definitely someone of high position and great power in the imperial court, but not a single person knew who this 'King Who Suppresses the Heavens' actually was.

When Li Qingyue was about to leave, she said to Su Chen again:

"Husband, the situation in Lingxu County is quite complicated. The Demonic Path massacre happened not long ago, and there are still many clues that can be found. If you go there, you must not forget the Demonic Path lead."

Su Chen raised an eyebrow: "Are you trying to deal with the Demonic Path, or the people behind the Demonic Path?"

"Both."

Li Qingyue's expression was grave.

She knew that managing an Empire required accommodating many people—the good, the bad, the corrupt, and the incorruptible—these would all exist. But the situation in Lingxu County had already exceeded her bottom line.

This was the reason why the matter was difficult to handle.

If there were truly just a demonic cult, things would be much simpler. The reason for the trouble was precisely the chain of interests behind Lingxu County.

Su Chen smiled faintly: "Okay."

Li Qingyue was very confident in Su Chen; she knew how terrifying her husband's strength was. Those people in Lingxu County would not be able to stir up any trouble at all.

Anyway, Su Chen's title was now 'King Who Suppresses the Heavens'. After going to Lingxu County, whether he would start killing immediately or investigate gradually was entirely up to her husband.

The next day.

Su Chen sat in a small sedan chair, and at the same time, changed his 'appearance', leaving the Imperial City in a leisurely manner.

His appearance was chosen to match that of the 'King Who Suppresses the Heavens'. It was not his previous Young Master image, but that of a young man of about thirty years old with a scholarly air.

He was called a young man, because Su Chen's appearance was still very young, but his temperament was mature, giving a feeling of conflict and contradiction.