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Chapter 155: Caught the Imperial Princess' Weakness!

Sheng Zhixia recalled the scene she had witnessed that day, and her face instantly turned crimson, her heart pounding violently. "You— what are you talking about? I don’t understand at all."

"You don’t understand?"

Li Ran narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flashing within them.

"You’d better not test my patience. Do you want everyone here to be buried with you?"

Sheng Zhixia fell silent.

Li Ran was a hero who had fought against the beast tide, but that was from the standpoint of humanity. It didn’t mean he was some kind-hearted saint. On the contrary, he was still that ruthless and decisive Holy Son of the Hidden Gauze Sect, a demonic sect.

Sheng Zhixia lowered her head in frustration and muttered, "How did you find out…"

She had hidden it so well—how had Li Ran discovered it?

"That’s not for you to worry about. Tell me, how were you spying on me, and why?"

He pinched Sheng Zhixia’s delicate, porcelain-like face and grinned. "If I catch you lying… be careful, or your pretty face might not be safe."

The warmth and touch of his fingers on her cheek made her burn with shame and fury.

With her noble status, no one had ever dared to be so presumptuous with her!

Sheng Zhixia bit her lip and said quietly, "Holy Son Li, are you a hero… or a devil?"

Li Ran shrugged. "That depends—are you my enemy?"

Sheng Zhixia sighed and shook her head. "I never intended to go against you or spy on you. That incident… was purely an accident."

"An accident?" Li Ran raised an eyebrow.

Sheng Zhixia said softly, "It truly was an accident. Do you remember the gift I gave you?"

Li Ran thought for a moment. "You mean the Mirror of Clarity?"

"That’s right."

Sheng Zhixia explained, "It was because of that artifact that I ended up seeing something I shouldn’t have."

After hearing her explanation, Li Ran was completely stunned.

So that’s what happened!

That Mirror of Clarity truly was a great artifact—it could observe the surrounding scenery and sounds with almost no fluctuations in spiritual energy.

And at the time, he had been busy doing some baby-making sex with Yue Jianli. The slight disturbances had completely escaped his senses.

Li Ran swallowed hard. "So you mean… you saw everything through the Mirror of Clarity?"

"Mm."

Sheng Zhixia responded softly, lowering her head, not daring to meet his gaze.

Li Ran covered his face. "Then… what exactly did you see?"

Sheng Zhixia accepted her fate and replied, "Everything."

Li Ran’s face turned red with embarrassment. Annoyed, he said, "I knew it! You gave me that gift with bad intentions!"

Sheng Zhixia was practically steaming from shame. "I… I didn’t mean to! I thought you would erase the imprint right away, but who knew you two would dual cultivate for an entire day and night!"

Li Ran slumped into his chair, his expression lifeless. He muttered in despair, "My dignity… my dignity is gone…"

He had unknowingly live-streamed everything?

How utterly disgraceful!

"Wait a minute."

Li Ran suddenly realized something. "How do you know it lasted a whole day and night?"

He looked at her suspiciously. "You… don’t tell me you watched the whole thing?"

Sheng Zhixia lowered her head in guilt.

Silence spoke louder than words.

Li Ran: "—!"

A normal person would have severed their connection the moment they saw something like that, right?

But this princess had actually watched from start to finish?

Something was definitely wrong with her!

Li Ran shuddered. "I never expected you to have such… interests!"

"I-I am not that indecent!"

Under his scrutinizing gaze, Sheng Zhixia was both ashamed and exasperated. "I-I was just curious! I’ve never seen anything like that before!"

Li Ran rubbed his temples. "No matter how curious you were, you shouldn’t have invaded someone’s privacy!"

"I’m sorry," Sheng Zhixia murmured. She knew her actions had indeed been a bit… shameful.

It was all because of her overwhelming "curiosity."

"But what’s done is done. Talking about it now is pointless…"

Li Ran stroked his chin and mused, "Now the question is, how should I deal with you?"

He had some understanding of Qin Ruyan’s temperament, but Sheng Zhixia was different. What if she let this secret slip?

Sheng Zhixia assured him sincerely, "Holy Son Li, rest assured, I will never speak a word of this to anyone."

Li Ran shook his head. "But I don’t believe you."

Sheng Zhixia pouted. "Then what do you want to do?"

Li Ran thought seriously for a moment.

If he wanted to keep this imperial princess silent, he had to have leverage over her—something that would make her think twice before speaking.

But how could he obtain such leverage?

Looking at Sheng Zhixia, who was currently tied up, inspiration suddenly struck him.

If there was no leverage… he could create some!

He leaned in close to her ear and whispered something.

"No way! Absolutely not! How could I do something so indecent?"

Sheng Zhixia shook her head furiously, like a rattling drum.

Li Ran flicked his fingers casually. "Well, if you’re unwilling… I suppose I’ll just have to silence you forever."

"You wouldn’t dare!"

"Want to take a guess?"

In the end, in order to save her own life, Sheng Zhixia had no choice but to agree obediently.

—One incense stick’s time later—

Li Ran put away a Recording Stone, looking satisfied. "Not bad. Since you were so cooperative, I’ll let you off this time."

Sheng Zhixia huddled in the corner, her face completely flushed. "Th-that recording— you must never let anyone see it!"

Li Ran nodded. "Relax. As long as you keep your mouth shut, I guarantee no third person will ever know."

"…Fine."

Sheng Zhixia lowered her head in resignation.

"Princess, no need to see me off."

With a snap of his fingers, Li Ran lifted the soundproofing barrier and walked out leisurely.

Sheng Zhixia stared at his retreating figure, her emotions complicated, her eyes filled with panic.

"Did I… really do something so ridiculous?"

Under Li Ran’s threat, she had no choice but to comply.

She had followed his instructions, making some rather… questionable movements and saying things that made her ears burn with embarrassment.

And the worst part—Li Ran had recorded everything with a Recording Stone!

At this moment, Sheng Zhixia wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.

"Father Emperor, your daughter has failed you!"

Hugging her knees, her eyes misted over.

As the imperial princess of the Sheng Dynasty, she had always been held in the highest regard. When had she ever experienced something so humiliating?

It shattered both her moral principles and her mental defenses.

Then, a sudden realization struck her.

"Wait…. wasn’t that exactly what happened to Yue Jianli that night…?"

Her face instantly turned as red as a tomato.

"Oh no, oh no, this is too embarrassing!"

"Li Ran, you devil!"

—Meanwhile, in a guest room downstairs—

Li Ran was meticulously searching every corner of the room.

Yue Jianli watched him curiously. "What are you looking for?"

Li Ran’s expression was serious. "The road is steep and treacherous… I have to be careful not to trip."