Chapter 9: The bad guys racked their brains, but the fools had a sudden inspirationWhat if two Dai Youhengs, illegitimate sons of the White Tiger Duke, appeared simultaneously? This would definitely be a major event significant enough to alarm the highest levels of the Empire.At that point, let alone devouring the other, it would be a question of whether he could escape unscathed. He would likely be captured and studied as some kind of evil Spirit, clone, or special Evil Spirit Master.Actually, Youheng had considered using underhanded methods, such as using his low presence to ambush and assassinate, but that bootlicker was never alone. He was either at home, in the palace, or on his way to the palace.He couldn't possibly openly ambush and kill someone in the Duke's Mansion, the palace, or on the street, could he?Or there was poison. Dai Youheng had even taken action. He never cared if his methods were despicable, only if they were effective.He just didn't expect that bootlicker's Spirit had a strong resistance to poison. Ordinary poisons were useless against him, and the poisons that would be effective were not something that could be bought at a regular pharmacy with money."Although I don't want to wait, I can't rush it either," Dai Youheng muttered to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the window frame. "That guy is like a shrinking turtle, either hiding in the Duke's Mansion or circling near the palace. I can't find an opportunity to act."The Snow Empress's voice also carried a hint of solemnity. "It is indeed tricky. Star Luo City is deep, and a Titled Douluo's spiritual sense is extraordinary. Your low presence is not a flawless invisibility. Once a powerhouse of that level deliberately investigates, it's hard to guarantee that no abnormality will be discovered. Two Dai Youhengs appearing simultaneously would be too shocking.""It seems I can only continue to lie low and wait for the right moment," a cold light flashed in Dai Youheng's eyes. "Or, wait for him to leave Star Luo City and return to Shrek Academy. But if he goes back, he'll probably travel with Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin, and there will definitely be high-level guards from the Duke's Mansion. If I wait until he enters Shrek, there will be even more powerhouses there, including the Level 99 Limit Douluo Mu En and the Level 98 Peak Douluo Xuan Zi."He was a bit troubled. What he needed was a perfect, unnoticeable opportunity to completely devour the other without leaving any future trouble, which was truly not easy.However, this opportunity actually arrived very soon.Star Luo City, opposite the White Tiger Dukes Mansion, on the roof eaves of a luxurious inn.Dai Youheng and the Snow Empress, who appeared as a soul phantom, sat side by side. Thanks to the former's outrageously low presence and the latter's invisible soul, the two sat openly on the roof in a bustling area, yet they seemed to blend into the background. No pedestrians or guards cast a glance their way.The Snow Empress rested her chin on one hand, her exquisite face filled with disbelief and a nearly "disgusted" speechlessness. She looked down at the Duke's Mansion entrance, where the downcast Simp Youheng had just been coldly turned away by a palace guard for the Nth time."This Empress has lived for hundreds of thousands of years," the Snow Empress's voice carried a sense of a refreshed worldview. "I've seen many infatuated individuals, obsessives, and even fools blinded by desire, but someone who embodies the word 'bootlicker' to such an extent, so persistently, and with no self-worth, is truly unprecedented!"She turned her head and looked at Youheng beside her. "In these past two months, besides eating and sleeping, has he seriously cultivated for even an hour? He's either staring blankly in the direction of the palace, preparing some useless flattery, or writing those sickeningly cheesy love poems! His time, besides being in the Duke's Mansion, is either in the palace or on his way to the palace! Can his mind not hold anything else besides that princess?"Youheng sneered, his tone mocking. "Who knows? Perhaps in his eyes, as long as he clings to Huo Yuhao's future golden thigh, all current efforts are futile. Waiting for the other party's casual charity in the future, wouldn't that be easier and more pleasant than cultivating diligently himself?"He paused, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. According to his memories from his previous life, Huo Yuhao seemed to have gone directly to the God Realm after becoming a God, without even providing any help to his original Shrek Seven Devils companions.Where did this bootlicker get the confidence to think that Huo Yuhao would forcefully interfere with an imperial princess's marriage for the sake of an adopted brother like him? Just based on those insignificant, perhaps even purposeful, acts of care from childhood?"Leaning on a mountain, the mountain falls. Leaning on others, others run. Only being strong oneself is the eternal truth," Dai Youheng summarized in a low voice. This was an ironclad rule he had firmly believed in both before and after his transmigration."Oh? Youheng, look down there," the Snow Empress's gaze suddenly sharpened, pointing towards the Duke's Mansion gate.The mansion gate was wide open, and a group of servants were busily loading several well-made, sizable suitcases onto two luxurious carriages. Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin stood at the entrance, seemingly giving final instructions."Is this... a long journey? And with so much luggage?" The Snow Empress raised an eyebrow.Dai Youheng said, "By my reckoning, Shrek Academy's holiday seems to be nearing its end. From here to Shrek City, the journey is long, so departing ten days to half a month early is normal. But where is that bootlicker? Isn't he also a student of Shrek Academy? Why isn't he with them?"Just as the two were wondering, Dai Yueheng's voice faintly drifted up from below, carrying a hint of helplessness. "Huabin, are we really not going to wait for Youheng anymore? Father told us brothers to travel together, so we could look out for each other."Upon hearing this, Dai Huabin's face immediately showed undisguised disdain and impatience. "Big Brother! I told him yesterday that we would depart promptly this morning!"Dai Huabin curled his lips in disgust. "But that good-for-nothing said he wanted to spend a few more days with Princess Jiujiu, and told us not to worry about him, that he would return to the academy later! Who wants to travel with that embarrassing fellow? It's better if he doesn't come along, it's peaceful!"Hearing this, Dai Yueheng could only sigh helplessly, his face filled with an expression of disappointment. "Alas, how can Youheng's infatuation ever win Princess Jiujiu's favor? Truly..."He still held a faint trace of brotherly affection for this illegitimate younger brother, and couldn't help but feel a little regretful at the sight.On the rooftop, the Snow Empress was utterly stunned, an incredibly vivid expression on her beautiful face. She slowly turned her head to look at Dai Youheng beside her, her tone a mix of absurd surprise. "So, Youheng, our opportunity, it's here?"Dai Youheng was also momentarily stunned, then a very complex and speechless smile appeared on his face.He shook his head, his tone filled with emotion. "Truly, a villain racking his brains is no match for a fool's sudden inspiration.""For the past few months, I've racked my brains trying to get him alone, even considering whether to create some accident to draw him out. As it turns out, he actually, for that woman, voluntarily gave up the safest opportunity to travel with the family entourage.""Truly... Heaven helps me!"
