Long Qinghuang remained lost in thought.

As an emperor who had unified the demon realm and developed it to its current state, these words were easy for her to grasp; she even thought of more.

However, these were things an outsider could see from a detached perspective. When one was in the midst of it, especially when one subconsciously avoided marital issues, it was impossible to see.

Perhaps some dragons saw it but didn’t want to offend both the Demon Emperor and the Chancellor by speaking up. Most likely, no dragon dared to mention it.

Furthermore, after Lu Xingzhou identified the problem, he didn’t hide it to exchange for anything or to turn the tables; instead, he straightforwardly informed her.

After receiving the guidance, Long Qinghuang, having governed the kingdom for so long, found many related strategies surfacing in her mind. She no longer needed him.

He didn’t seem to care either.

Corresponding to what A’nuo had just said—that being good to someone means considering what they want—Lu Xingzhou seemed to be practicing this principle himself.

Long Qinghuang found it hard to describe the feeling in her heart.

Compared to Ye Tinglan, whose sect powerhouses were mostly self-absorbed like Feng Ziliu and few could assist her in politics and other matters, Long Qinghuang might be considered fortunate. Ye Tinglan had to handle most things herself; those who could help often lacked ability, and those who had ability usually didn’t bother. Long Qinghuang, since birth, had countless sycophants vying for her favor, and many capable people willing to share her burdens. Logically, she shouldn’t lack this…

But no one had ever given her this feeling before. Long Qinghuang couldn’t articulate what made Lu Xingzhou different from others.

To say others worked for the demon realm while Lu Xingzhou only cared for her… that wasn’t quite right either.

There were plenty of people who only cared for her. More “licking dogs” would do anything just to make her smile. Lu Xingzhou still had selfish motives; he at least wanted to return or perhaps rise to a higher position.

Yet, for some reason, it was Lu Xingzhou’s actions that gave her a unique experience.

Perhaps there was just one difference, which she had felt that night: when you thought you were playing a game with him, he was actually trying to help you… And unlike those “licking dogs,” he knew they were in a game and wasn’t soft when it came to training and forcing her to fawn over him, but he still helped when it was needed.

Longniang actually understood what he was thinking that morning.

He had integrity, yet he knew what was more important. His sense of proportion was just right; he was neither so sharp as to cause pain nor so humble as to be despised. He subtly made her feel his competence and importance, gradually raising his value, becoming increasingly indispensable.

A noble person is like jade. What the people of Daqian probably sought was this kind of demeanor, a temperament and way of acting rarely seen among demons.

Long Qinghuang truly felt she desired him more and more, in all aspects.

She really envied that Shen Tang, and that damned Ye Tinglan, for getting such good treatment.

Long Qinghuang heard her own voice, like a dream whisper, “You… have offered a very important insight. How do you wish me to reward you?”

“Just offering insight, Your Majesty? You don’t need me to propose follow-up solutions?”

Long Qinghuang smiled, “Perhaps not. Your suggestion alone is already a great service. It wouldn’t do to let you do everything.”

“Oh?” Lu Xingzhou smiled faintly, “I also believe the Demon Court has its capable people, and Your Majesty is no pushover. Since the problem has been discovered, it can still be solved. So, let’s make a deal.”

“What deal?”

“If, in this matter, Your Majesty still needs my advice, then grant me one request.”

Long Qinghuang instinctively said, “Anything but leaving, you can ask for whatever you want.”

“Don’t speak too soon. Perhaps Your Majesty won’t be happy then.”

“A monarch’s word is law.” Long Qinghuang was not at all concerned. What else could it be? At most, it’s like kissing your neck this morning, which I also really want to do but usually have to maintain my decorum.

“Good.” Lu Xingzhou said, “So, Your Majesty means you won’t be taking me to the Sacred Mountain in the short term?”

“You can certainly visit, but regarding the core of reproduction…” Long Qinghuang hesitated slightly.

“Alright.” Lu Xingzhou didn’t let her hesitate for long. He said directly, “Then I’ll wait for you all to ask me to go, and by then, the demands might increase.”

Long Qinghuang: “…”

Every time Long Qinghuang saw Lu Xingzhou’s stubborn little look, her heart tingled. At this moment, she didn’t want to get into another argument with him, and said softly, “Let’s talk about that later. For now, you have rendered great service. What reward do you want?”

Lu Xingzhou turned his head, his gaze unconsciously falling on her red lips.

Long Qinghuang’s lips were slightly full, making them appear even more sensual. Without rouge, they were rosy and moist, making one want to take a bite.

And Lu Xingzhou knew perfectly well that if he were to kiss her now, she would absolutely not refuse; she might even be looking forward to it.

But Lu Xingzhou eventually turned his head away and said calmly, “Then just teach A’nuo cultivation techniques… if cultivation techniques are too confidential, then teaching some martial arts or combat methods would also be fine.”

“You!” Long Qinghuang stood up in annoyance.

Seeing his gaze land on her lips, she thought…

And then you say that!

Lu Xingzhou turned his head to look again.

Long Qinghuang was very tall. From this standing angle, his head was perfectly level with the rising and falling waves, making her look even more desirable to bite into.

Lu Xingzhou still turned his head back, even closing his eyes: “Your Majesty, don’t think I’m playing hard to get. The demands I make later might be very embarrassing for Your Majesty, but I never intended to let go.”

Long Qinghuang was so exasperated she laughed, “Did you forget something?”

Lu Xingzhou: “Hmm?”

The next moment, his collar was grabbed, and he was lifted up. Lu Xingzhou couldn’t maintain his cool, closed-eyes pretense. Just as he opened his eyes, those sensual lips pressed against his.

Lu Xingzhou: “…”

A’nuo, who had been watching the show for a long time, covered her eyes, then secretly opened a small slit to peek.

Long Qinghuang didn’t quite know how to kiss, so she just pressed her lips against his. Her eyes gleamed with triumph, and she mumbled indistinctly, “I will bestow favor upon you as I please, not wait for you to request it from me.”

Lu Xingzhou first glared at her irritably, but as he glared, his gaze turned into one of pity for a scrawny dog.

Long Qinghuang, who had been observing his reaction, asked, “What kind of look is that?”

The next moment, his arms fiercely wrapped around her waist, and Lu Xingzhou’s tongue brazenly forced its way in.

Long Qinghuang instinctively parted her teeth, and her mind instantly exploded.

A sensation she had never experienced before surged into her mind, even more intense than being bitten on the neck earlier. Besides the physical feedback, there was also an internal feeling—a strong sense of being invaded.

Yet, it was also very comfortable, a tingling sensation spreading throughout her body, her mind dizzy, almost unable to form thoughts.

Her hands instinctively tightened around his waist, as if for support, otherwise she would have gone limp.

Lu Xingzhou’s bones creaked, and his eyeballs almost bulged out.

A’nuo showed an expression of not wanting to watch.

Although Master was a martial cultivator, he actually focused on cultivating the internal balance of yin and yang qi. His physical strength was very ordinary; those few abdominal muscles were only developed this year, and he didn’t have any special body tempering methods.

If he relied solely on physical strength, he couldn’t even block A’nuo’s punch, so how could he withstand the Dragon Emperor’s might!

The air was quiet for a moment.

Long Qinghuang, her mind in a daze, came to her senses and cautiously stepped back, watching the young man bend over, rubbing his aching ribs.

Even though she knew she shouldn’t laugh, Long Qinghuang couldn’t help but chuckle.

Lu Xingzhou glared at her, pouting.

Long Qinghuang found the sulky little man utterly adorable at this moment, and she said with a grin, “So, that look you gave me just now, like you were looking at a skinny dog, who exactly was it directed at?”

Lu Xingzhou: “…”

He originally mocked her for not knowing how to kiss, and yet she still dared to bestow favor upon a “little beauty”… Only to find out in the end that he was the clown.

It hurt too much.

Long Qinghuang grinned as she playfully poked his chin, “I know how to reward you now.”

Lu Xingzhou glared at her, not speaking.

Long Qinghuang put her hands behind her back: “See, if I let you kiss me like this, that counts as rewarding you, doesn’t it?”

Her expectant little look was quite endearing, and Lu Xingzhou was still amused despite his anger, “You wish. Doesn’t one know who’s more comfortable?”

Long Qinghuang: “…”

Science shows that kissing doesn’t give men much pleasure, but it does for women.

But Longniang didn’t know, and she stubbornly retorted, “Why wouldn’t you feel comfortable?”

Lu Xingzhou paused for a moment, unsure how to explain it to her, and finally just said, “You need practice.”

Thinking about it, if the Demon Emperor was truly willing to practice kissing skills for a man, that would be quite something to be proud of…

Long Qinghuang smiled, “Then you practice with me. It’s not like I’m going to find someone else to practice with, is it?”

“You dare!” Lu Xingzhou immediately became assertive again. Taking advantage of Long Qinghuang’s hands being behind her back, he embraced her tightly once more and kissed her.

Long Qinghuang enjoyed it, actively starting to practice, slowly getting familiar…

Actually, Lu Xingzhou was also enjoying it at this moment.

With the Demon Emperor’s hands behind her back, who was the “little beauty” being favored in this posture?

However, merely kissing wasn’t enough. If this posture were pressed onto a bed for a grand coupling, then this entire transmigration would not have been in vain.

But he knew it would be difficult.

With his level of nearly being crushed to death by a hug alone, how could he tame a dragon? Could he break her defense?

Besides, being given leeway by her, would he have any dignity…?

Unsure how long they kissed, Long Qinghuang’s eyes grew more hazy, and her body softened further. Lu Xingzhou again felt that familiar alluring scent, and this time he finally confirmed it: this scent was a dragon in heat.

Just as he worried the rutting she-dragon might forcibly pin him down, Long Qinghuang gasped and broke free from his embrace, stepping back.

Her normally sharp and majestic dragon eyes were now filled with a spring-like tenderness, gazing at him brimmingly. She said softly, “Lu Xingzhou, I will make you willing to stay in the demon realm.”

Lu Xingzhou swallowed the words he wanted to say, then sighed, “Then let’s wait and see.”

Long Qinghuang gave him a deep look. She had originally wanted to say, “I’ll teach you body tempering,” but in that moment, the words sounded like a plea for intimacy, and her pride finally prevented her from speaking them. So, she turned and strode towards A’nuo.

Seeing the long legs striding towards her, A’nuo dropped the pastry in her hand.

The next moment, she was scooped up by Sister Long: “Little liar, you’re staying with me tonight. I’ll teach you cultivation.”