But she didn't deserve anyone's sympathy, the most crucial reason being her lack of intelligence.
What's there to pity about a woman who could be so easily manipulated by a good-for-nothing like Yu Xiaogang? Everything she faced was her own doing!
Lin Chen was laughing so happily because these words actually came from Bibi Dong's mouth. Lin Chen had seen all of Bibi Dong's changes over such a long time.
Bibi Dong being able to say these words completely showed that her heart had let go of the past and she was no longer that foolish, simple-minded woman from before.
The current Bibi Dong could be said to be a completely new Bibi Dong, one that belonged entirely to Lin Chen!
Both in body and in heart! (Note: The reborn Bibi Dong's body is completely new, having taken on Lin Chen's form. After their complete merging, her body will be reforged again, thus also being new and awaiting Lin Chen's exploration!)
"What are you laughing at? Hurry up, I still need to absorb a spirit ring!" Bibi Dong snorted coldly and said.
"Haha!" Lin Chen laughed heartily again, then left the Spirit World...
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Heaven Dou City, as the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, its prosperity was self-evident.
Next to the Tian Dou Auction House, there was a unique building. This building was composed of two giant oval-shaped structures, with golden and magnificent outer walls. At a glance, it looked like two golden giant eggs connected together. The upper edge of the building was adorned with the plaque of the Yingbin Pavilion, and the entire golden giant egg was inlaid with colorful neon lights everywhere.
At the main entrance of the Yingbin Pavilion, there were always several well-dressed, beautiful women standing there to "welcome guests"!
During the day, business at the Yingbin Pavilion was a bit slow, but once night fell, the entire Yingbin Pavilion presented a different state.
Singing and dancing, dazzling lights and revelry, guests were truly endless!!!
In the afternoon, the sky was covered in dark clouds. The dense clouds enveloped Heaven Dou City, giving off an extremely oppressive feeling.
On the street in front of the Yingbin Pavilion, a man in brocade clothes slowly walked towards the Yingbin Pavilion. The man was thin, only about 1.7 meters tall. He had an ordinary appearance but fair skin. However, his fairness was different from a pure white; it was a pale white, and combined with his frail physique, he looked somewhat sickly.
"Please come in, sir!" Seeing the guest arrive, the welcoming woman at the door struck a graceful pose and enthusiastically greeted the man.
"Where's Xiao Cui? I'm looking for Xiao Cui!" The man strode through the main entrance of the Yingbin Pavilion, speaking with his head held high and chest puffed out.
"She's here, here, here... Xiao Cui... a guest has arrived..." An older but flamboyantly dressed "lobby manager" immediately called out loudly.
After a long while, a maid quickly walked to the "lobby manager's" side and whispered in her ear!
The "lobby manager" then looked at the man in brocade clothes again and said with a smile, "Sir, Xiao Cui is still freshening up. If you don't mind, you can go up and find her directly?"
Upon hearing this, the man's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "I don't mind, I don't mind, this is exactly what I want!"
Saying that, the man threw down a bag of gold coins and, led by the maid, walked towards a private room on the second floor...
...
"Ah… I'm dead… I'm dead…!!!!"
Half an hour later, a terrified scream suddenly came from a private room on the second floor!!!!
For a moment, the entire Yingbin Pavilion suddenly fell into chaos...
Since then, there was no more Yingbin Pavilion in Heaven Dou City!!!
...
Inside Emperor of Tiandou Xue Ye's sleeping quarters in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Xue Ye was sitting on a reclining chair, resting with his eyes closed. Since he caught a cold half a month ago, his health had been steadily declining. Xue Ye couldn't help but lament that time spares no one.
Just then, Xue Ye's personal guard rushed in anxiously, knelt on one knee, and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, an urgent report!"
Xue Ye slowly opened his eyes and said faintly, "Speak!"
"Crown Prince Xue Beng died suddenly in the Yingbin Pavilion half an hour ago!" The guard said tremblingly.
"What? How is this possible? Who harmed my imperial son?" Xue Ye sat up, asking agitatedly.
The guard truthfully said, "Crown Prince Xue Beng died because..."
"Pfft..." Upon hearing that his son had died on a woman's belly, Xue Ye was overcome with anger and collapsed to the ground.
Seeing this, the guard cried out in alarm, "Someone! His Majesty has fainted! Quickly, send for the imperial physician!!!!"
Half an hour later, a shocking piece of news came from the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace: Emperor of Tiandou Xue Ye had passed away half an hour ago!
An hour later, the entire Heaven Dou Imperial Palace was draped in layers of white cloth.
Inside the main hall, all members of the imperial family were present. In addition, large and small officials, as well as powerful figures from various forces friendly with Heaven Dou, had gathered.
In the center of the main hall was a huge coffin. Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and Princess Xue Ke knelt before the coffin, sobbing uncontrollably.
Behind them were officials, large and small, all kneeling on the ground, their faces filled with grief.
After an unknown amount of time, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe slowly stood up, turned, and said to everyone, "I believe everyone present has heard about the cause of Father's death. Xue Beng is a disgrace to our imperial family, and also a scandal for our imperial family. Qinghe humbly requests that you do not spread this matter, so that Father can rest in peace!"
"We respectfully obey the Crown Prince's command!" x N
Ning Fengzhi, who was below, felt greatly comforted seeing Xue Qinghe's calm and composed demeanor. His own father had just died, yet Xue Qinghe could still consider the imperial family's reputation. With such a broad perspective, Ning Fengzhi believed that Xue Qinghe would do even better than Xue Ye after ascending the throne.
Just then, an old man dressed in brocade robes suddenly knelt down on both knees and respectfully said, "Your Royal Highness, a country cannot be without a monarch for a day. Heaven Dou cannot be without a ruler for a day. Xue Xing humbly requests Your Royal Highness to ascend the throne!"
Xue Xing bowed his head in submission, an unspeakable bitterness in his heart. Whether it was Xue Beng's death or Xue Ye's passing, on the surface, everything seemed normal, with no trace of Xue Qinghe's involvement. But the more normal it seemed, the more suspicious it was, because Xue Qinghe was the sole beneficiary of their deaths.
Xue Xing's actions were also out of helplessness. Xue Qinghe had caught him completely off guard, without any preparation.
Secondly, since Lin Chen's appearance, Xue Qinghe's prestige in Heaven Dou had reached its peak, and even his good friend Dugu Bo had given him hints.
Xue Xing knew that this great trend could not be resisted; he had already lost. Rather than fighting it, it was better to proactively place Xue Qinghe on the throne, so that Xue Qinghe might consider their uncle-nephew relationship and grant him a peaceful end!
Xue Xing also knew that merely doing this was not enough. If he wanted to preserve his own life, he also needed to hand over the power he held.
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