It can be said that once Ao Long awakens, many of the problems Ye Luo is currently facing can be easily resolved!

For instance, returning to Earth!

With Ao Long’s methods, teaching Ye Luo how to return to Earth would be no trouble at all!

However, obtaining the Dragon Crystal undoubtedly requires wresting control of the small world from the hands of the Third Prince!

Since there’s no other way at the moment, it seems that awakening Ao Long has become Ye Luo’s best option!

Thinking of this, Ye Luo became somewhat impatient!

As long as Ao Long can be awakened, a method to return to Earth can be found!

And to awaken Ao Long, there is an immediate opportunity: taking control of the small world from the Third Prince!

Moreover, Ye Luo has already found a breakthrough point!

That breakthrough lies in the noble family that has been competing with the Third Prince for control of this small world! 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

It’s worth noting that Ye Luo has just gained power, and it’s all for dealing with the noble families. In other words, if Ye Luo targets one noble family, not only will no one stop him, but rather, the Emperor of Great Tang will support his actions!

In an instant, Ye Luo saw hope!

Saw the hope of returning to Earth!

Recalling how Ye Luo once used his Divine Kingdom to transmit messages to Earth, but now, not only has there been no talk of methods to cultivate a Divine Kingdom, no one has even mentioned the existence of such a thing!

So Ye Luo understands that, for now, his Divine Kingdom is effectively non-existent!

This entity likely only exists in high-tier regions!

"Alright, I won’t attend tonight’s banquet. Your goals have already been achieved, and for the next steps, I’ll have someone contact you and arrange an exit plan for you. I’ll be heading back now. Hmph, the Third Prince? This time, I’m determined to seize his interests!"

Ye Luo wasn’t negotiating; he was commanding!

It’s been made clear before—Ye Luo will never submit to this Heavenly Palace!

Since the Heavenly Palace’s strength is weak, it has no choice but to submit to Ye Luo!

Ye Luo made no attempts to persuade, as how the Heavenly Palace Corporation chooses is their own business; Ye Luo has neither the authority nor the intention to interfere!

Soon, Ye Luo returned to the Yun Family, found Lu Yi, and after assigning her to liaise with the Heavenly Palace Corporation, Ye Luo began preparing his strategy!

Targeting that noble family!

And this time, Ye Luo is proactively seeking trouble with them!

If Ye Luo targets a noble family, the Emperor of Great Tang will naturally turn a blind eye. However, if Ye Luo targets other princes, the consequences would likely be extremely severe!

After all, no matter how you look at it, Ye Luo is only a fake prince!

As for the matter regarding the Demon Clan Prince, Ye Luo no longer cared much about it!

Compared to the tasks of the Border Guard, returning home is what Ye Luo desires most right now!

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The Yingchen Family—an extraordinary clan!

It is said that this family had already been serving closely alongside the Great Tang Imperial Family since the first Emperor of the Great Tang Empire laid the foundation of the empire!

This family wields immense power; just their single household includes three Dukes, more than a dozen Marquises, and even a King Duke!

The Yingchen Family directly controls over 130 cities, with a population exceeding 20 million!

It can be said that they are practically a colossal force!

If people knew that Ye Luo intended to target this family and, for the sake of controlling the small world, even planned to destroy this family, they would undoubtedly call Ye Luo’s ambitions delusional!

After all, such a Great Clan commands enough respect that even the Emperor of Great Tang must give them face!

The Yingchen Family and Ye Luo have no prior conflicts, yet now, Ye Luo plans to actively provoke them!

On one hand, Ye Luo tasks Yun Liancheng with selecting elite forces, sending them to investigate various industries under the Yingchen Family to see if they can uncover criminal evidence. On the other hand, Ye Luo himself begins targeting the direct descendants of the Yingchen Family residing in the Imperial Capital!

Conflicts are made, not accidental. Until now, others have always been the ones seeking trouble with Ye Luo. This time, it’s Ye Luo who is initiating trouble against others!

Soon, a report came to Ye Luo’s hands.

"Your Highness, based on our investigation, the Yingchen Family has thirteen core direct-line members in the Imperial Capital. Three are studying at the Royal Academy, five oversee industries within the Imperial Capital, and the remaining five spend their days indulging in idleness!"

Looking at the report in hand, Ye Luo’s lips curved into a faint smile. He wasn’t afraid of disruption—he was afraid of order!

"Your Highness, please look. Here’s a direct family member of the Yingchen Family. A few days ago, while out hunting, he accidentally killed a passing commoner. According to noble law, he was required to pay five hundred gold coins in compensation. However, this man didn’t bother with the matter at all. Although his steward has already handed over the five hundred gold coins to the authorities, he himself has yet to resolve the matter!"

"Good! It’s him!"

Ye Luo’s lips curled in satisfaction—he had finally found an appropriate excuse.

At that moment, Ye Luo’s Royal Mansion had yet to be completely constructed, so naturally, he hadn’t formally established his own faction. But isn’t that what the Yulin Guards are for?

Ye Luo gathered more than ten Yulin Guards, changed their uniforms, and disguised himself as a wealthy young master before heading straight into the streets.

"My lord, according to the intelligence, that Yingchen Wen should currently be at the Tianxiang Academy."

Because Yun Liancheng is now somewhat well-known in the Imperial Capital, Ye Luo didn’t take him along this time. Accompanying Ye Luo now is another Colonel from the Yulin Guards!

Tianxiang Academy—the name suggests refinement, but it’s not a place of literary pursuits. In fact, it’s more like a martial arts school!

With institutes like the Royal Academy and similar entities in existence, it’s not surprising that some would open martial arts schools. These establishments, however, typically have elegant names like "Academy."

Ye Luo had already been informed that the Tianxiang Academy was run by a lesser noble, and his daughter served as one of the instructors there.

The Yingchen Wen’s intention for being at Tianxiang Academy was naturally self-evident!

"Let’s go in!"

Ye Luo glanced at the modest Tianxiang Academy and led his men inside.

However, as soon as they reached the doorway, they were stopped.

"Dear sir, you don’t seem to be one of our academy members. Are you here to see someone?"

The man politely asked Ye Luo.

Though Ye Luo was here to make trouble, it wasn’t for the Tianxiang Academy, so he responded with a smile: "Indeed, I’m here to see someone. Yingchen Wen should be inside, right?"