Zhao Yi had thought Xu Yue'Er might come looking for him, but he hadn't expected her to bring another top beauty from the Dragon Race, Xu Qin'Er, along with her. To his surprise, the two women knelt in front of his soft couch the moment they arrived, respectfully and earnestly licking his feet.

Zhao Yi was utterly shocked by Xu Yue'Er and Xu Qin'Er's actions and hurriedly sought to prove his innocence to Master Miaoyin beside him.

Zhao Yi, with an innocent face, said, "I swear I know nothing about this. Do you believe me?"

Master Miaoyin's eyes rolled almost up to the sky.

Those two Dragon women moved so naturally and skillfully, as if they had practiced countless times.

Zhao Yi said he didn't know what was going on and even asked her if she believed him.

The key is when you ask someone if they believe you, at least pull your feet back first.

Those two Dragon women earnestly focused on their task, and here you say you don't know what's going on. Who would believe that!

Zhao Yi looked at Master Miaoyin with helpless eyes.

What he said was true, so why wouldn't she believe him?

Zhao Yi sighed inwardly.

He looked at Xu Yue'Er and Xu Qin'Er and pretended to ask knowingly, "What are you doing?"

Xu Yue'Er's face was pale, clearly having been frightened by the Imperial Guard earlier.

Upon hearing Zhao Yi's words, she cautiously raised her head, timidly looked at Zhao Yi, and whispered, "Crown Prince, we of the Dragon Race are truly innocent. We have no collusion with the Immortal Alliance. Please investigate thoroughly."

"So, that's what this is about." Zhao Yi feigned a look of sudden realization.

He raised a hand, indicating the two women should momentarily pause.

Xu Yue'Er and Xu Qin'Er looked apprehensively at Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi smiled and explained, "I had you captured not to target the Four Seas Dragon Race, but to protect you."

Protect?

Xu Yue'Er's face was filled with confusion.

She clearly didn't understand why Zhao Yi would capture them if he intended to protect them.

Xu Qin'Er remained respectfully kneeling on the ground.

Neither raising her head nor interjecting, she kept trying hard to minimize her presence.

Zhao Yi could see that this woman was much smarter than Xu Yue'Er.

Zhao Yi spoke seriously, "The matter of the Immortal Alliance slaughtering the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect at the Cultivation Conference has spread through the entire Cultivation Realm. If the Great Xia Court grants amnesty to the Heaven-Facing Sect, the Cultivation Realm will surely be thrown into turmoil!"

Saying this, Zhao Yi looked at Xu Yue'Er and said:

"Out of consideration for you, I specifically dispatched the Imperial Guard to oversee the Four Seas Dragon Race to prevent you from getting entangled in this turmoil."

"Of course, named as oversight, it is actually protection. Otherwise, you sisters wouldn't be able to leave and come here to me."

"However, to make the act convincing, aside from you sisters, the other members of the Dragon Race must remain at the station for now, or else the Imperial Guard's oversight would be rendered meaningless."

"In this way, under the protection of the Imperial Guard, the Four Seas Dragon Race won't be affected even when the Immortal Alliance and the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect massacre within the Cultivation Realm!"

When Zhao Yi finished speaking, Xu Yue'Er was not only stunned, but even Master Miaoyin beside her had a peculiar expression.

Zhao Yi's expression remained unchanged, and he wistfully said to Xu Yue'Er, "I know you may have misunderstood me before. Therefore, I originally did not plan to inform you about this to prevent you from thinking I was using favors arrogantly, only to deepen your misunderstanding."

Saying this, Zhao Yi looked deeply at Xu Yue'Er, eyes filled with apology, "I'm sorry, I should have discussed it with you earlier. If you find it inappropriate, I can immediately have the guards withdrawn."

Xu Yue'Er had always been humiliated by Zhao Yi before, to the point where her impression of him was simply extreme fear.

Now that Zhao Yi had suddenly become so friendly, she was instead caught off guard by the unexpected favor.

Xu Yue'Er was about to speak when suddenly Xu Qin'Er interjected: "Your Highness, a ruler's words are not to be taken lightly! You have just ordered the Imperial Guard to surround the Dragon Race's post. If you suddenly withdraw them, changing orders so soon, it might damage your reputation."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi raised an eyebrow slightly.

This Dragon lady is quite interesting.

Zhao Yi waved his hand and shook his head, saying, "It's alright."

The more relaxed Zhao Yi appeared, the more touched Xu Yue'Er felt, while Xu Qin'Er's face grew increasingly alarmed.

Xu Yue'Er wanted to say something more, but Xu Qin'Er suddenly pulled her, then bowed respectfully deeply to Zhao Yi.

"Your Highness's immeasurable kindness and virtue, the Four Seas Dragon Race will never forget! If Your Highness ever requires assistance, the Four Seas Dragon Race will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

After saying this, without giving Xu Yue'Er a chance to speak, she dragged her out toward the door.

Master Miaoyin watched the two Dragon ladies leave, then turned to ask Zhao Yi, "Did you really send the Imperial Guard to oversee the Four Seas Dragon Race for their protection?"

"Of course not," Zhao Yi said coldly, "I had already stated in the Secret Realm that the Four Seas Dragon Race harbors grand ambitions. Originally, I thought they were merely colluding with the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect. I didn't expect them to also have ties with the Immortal Alliance. Under these circumstances, they cannot be spared!"

Master Miaoyin nodded, speaking earnestly, "It's good that you think so. The Four Seas Dragon Race has always been two-faced with the Great Xia Court over the years. Had it not been for the need to establish your authority after you ascend the throne, the Empress would have wiped them out long ago!"

After speaking, Master Miaoyin teasingly squinted her eyes at Zhao Yi and said, "The Dragon Race produces beauties. I think the sisters just now looked quite nice. Are you really not considering it?"

Zhao Yi was indifferent, "Compared with the small princess of the Dragon Race, I still think the resources the Four Seas Dragon Race has accumulated over the years are more attractive."

Taking action against the Four Seas Dragon Race was a strategy set out in the Golden Hall by the ancestor Zhao Xuan.

In Zhao Yi, "Zhao Xuan" saw the hope for the Zhao family to defy destiny, and hence prepared to do everything possible to help Zhao Yi break through the tenth tier.

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