Chapter 19: Never Enough, Wuwu

“Ahem, you performed very well today, achieving great merit. What reward would you like?”

Feng Zhuo looked up at the tyrant in shock.

The tyrant had a grand demeanor, “Say whatever you want.”

[Huh, was I mistaken? I felt earlier that the tyrant was fiercely intent on killing the young eunuch.]

[Now, instead of killing him, he’s offering a reward?]

“You didn’t just save me; you essentially saved the entire Heavenly Sacred Dynasty. Any reward would be justified.”

[Hehe, didn’t expect the tyrant to be someone who knows how to repay kindness.]

Feng Zhuo, trembling with fear, replied, “Your Majesty, you overestimate me. This is what I should have done. I don’t want any reward. I only hope for Your Majesty’s safety, which would be my greatest fortune and that of the Heavenly Sacred Dynasty.”

The tyrant was very pleased with the young eunuch’s response, finding his gaze increasingly favorable.

This was his future savior!

No.

He wouldn’t let the dynasty’s fall come to pass.

Ah Bao, meanwhile, found Feng Zhuo too pleasing to the eye and couldn’t help but tilt her head and gaze at him a few more times.

That gaze was more than enough to scare Ah Bao into a scream.

[Wow! What is that?]

The tyrant’s mood also shifted with Ah Bao’s reaction. What had his daughter seen?

Ah Bao stared intently at the top of Feng Zhuo’s head.

Feng Zhuo’s head was adorned with a shining tree.

[There’s a large spiritual tree above the young eunuch’s head!]

The tyrant: ??

A spiritual tree?

He looked over, but Feng Zhuo’s head was bare, with nothing visible.

[Could this be the young eunuch’s innate fortune?]

[So amazing!]

[The young eunuch’s fortune appears to be a spiritual tree, full of dazzling and dense spiritual energy.]

Ah Bao couldn’t help but be stunned.

Since arriving in the palace, she had never seen such intense spiritual energy.

The young eunuch was practically a walking source of spiritual power.

[Hmm? The tyrant also has spiritual energy above his head—a small clump of spiritual light.]

[The tyrant is a true dragon-born emperor, and the spiritual light represents imperial fortune.]

[But the young eunuch’s spiritual tree is far more dazzling than the tyrant’s spiritual light.]

Ah Bao couldn’t understand why such a seemingly ordinary-looking young eunuch had such powerful and rare fortune.

Typically, the stronger the fortune, the higher the future achievements and status.

The tyrant was already a supreme ruler, existing above all. Could this young eunuch surpass him?

Yet, the book only described the young eunuch as a mere stand-in and cannon fodder.

The tyrant scrutinized Feng Zhuo closely.

Not only was the young eunuch more handsome than him, but his fortune was also richer?

This appearance was inherited, so it was understandable.

But this fortune…

The tyrant quickly came to a realization.

Could it be that this young eunuch was destined to be his scapegoat, to take his place, which is why he has such extraordinary fortune?

After all, not every eunuch has the courage to impersonate the emperor on the day of the dynasty’s fall and die for him.

This eunuch was clearly exceptional.

Killing him would be a loss the tyrant was unwilling to accept.

But letting him go was a risk the tyrant couldn’t take.

[Wow, I really want to absorb some of the spiritual energy from the young eunuch.]

[Tyrant, hold me closer to the young eunuch, just a little closer.]

The tyrant’s eyes twinkled as he devised a plan for dealing with the young eunuch.

“Xiao Fengzi, come here.”

Feng Zhuo complied, “Your Majesty.”

“Would you dare hold the princess?”

[Tyrant, wuwu, I’m so touched. You really understand me.]

[Young eunuch, come here for a hug~]

The tyrant blinked calmly, thinking, Daughter, could you at least be a bit more reserved!

Feng Zhuo: ??

Today’s emperor seemed like the same person he had seen in the palace before, yet there was a feeling that the emperor was somewhat different.

Feng Zhuo wouldn’t speculate unnecessarily and bowed, saying, “I dare.”

The tyrant then placed Ah Bao into Feng Zhuo’s arms, “You’re a brave and resourceful lad, but it’s a pity you’re just a young eunuch.”

With such a condition, he would have no descendants in the future.

Even if he were a guard, it would be fine.

A soft, cuddly bundle was held by Feng Zhuo, and immediately, a warm sensation seemed to flow through his heart.

Ah Bao looked into Feng Zhuo’s eyes.

Seeing Feng Zhuo up close, Ah Bao realized how truly beautiful the young eunuch’s eyes were.

They were even more profound and dark than she had imagined.

Like an abyss, with a mesmerizing, soul-catching magic.

Hmm.

The tyrant was right, this young eunuch was truly a great loss to only be a eunuch.

But no one is perfect.

[Wuwu, the spiritual energy on this young eunuch is so fragrant, it smells so good.]

Ah Bao felt that absorbing such rich spiritual energy up close made her feel incredibly refreshed.

It was like her cultivation was significantly enhanced, as if one day of training in a spiritual place was equivalent to a month of normal practice.

If only she could be held by him a bit longer, she could practically cultivate even while sleeping!

“Your Majesty.” Noticing Ah Bao’s thoughts, Concubine De, observing the scene, came to her senses and smiled, “Look, Ah Bao and Xiao Fengzi seem quite fated. Held by Xiao Fengzi, Ah Bao is giggling happily and hasn’t cried a bit.”

The tyrant felt embarrassed.

The girl was obviously infatuated with Xiao Fengzi’s appearance, so she was naturally very happy.

“I just remembered today that aside from Concubine De, Ah Bao doesn’t have anyone close to her to attend to her. Xiao Fengzi seems quite suitable.

Though he is just a young eunuch, he is capable, so it would be good for him to protect Ah Bao.”

Concubine De curtsied, “What Your Majesty says is right. I also find Xiao Fengzi to be reliable.”

Ah Bao was immersed in the rich spiritual energy of Feng Zhuo and did not hear the discussion between the tyrant and Concubine De.

[Wow! This is like a major boost of spiritual power.]

[So much spiritual energy! It’s endless, I can’t get enough, wuwu.]

[This little madman’s embrace is quite comfortable, but I’m feeling dizzy. Too much spiritual energy, I’m going to pass out.]

Ah Bao struggled to keep her eyes open while in the swaddling, wanting to continue absorbing the spiritual energy from Feng Zhuo, but clearly, she couldn’t.

Her eyelids grew heavy, and in no time, she drifted off to sleep.

It was as if she had drunk too much and passed out.

Meanwhile, the once clear sky turned turbulent with dark clouds swirling.

Crash!

A thunderclap struck!

Taoist Baiyun on Baihua Mountain looked up at the sky.

Which great being was undergoing tribulation here?

The aura—

Feng Zhuo was focused on the little princess in his arms. He noticed that the little princess, who had been giggling just a second ago, was now fast asleep.

Feng Zhuo: …

“Your Majesty, the little princess has fallen asleep. There is wind outside. May I take her into the room?”

The tyrant turned his head and saw that Ah Bao was already sound asleep.