Chapter 82

Chapter 82

Who's the Seduction For?

Whose Seduction?

For over twenty years, he had been a righteous man with nothing to hide. The most revealing clothes he'd ever worn were black tank tops.

Lu Wei felt that this unknown ID who sent him a message had gotten something wrong.

"Seduce your ass. What nonsense."

Unknown ID: "Which faction did you come from, and how were you trained? How do you plan on winning over Emperor Star's monarch if you don't even know how to seduce?"

Strangely enough, this unknown ID began teaching him how to seduce the royal dog and obtain more useful information from him.

"Just imitate the previous queen's behavior. Wear what he wears, and at midnight, feed His Majesty some high-concentration liquor or drugs. Then, take advantage of the situation and force yourself on him. In the end, men are creatures driven by their lower halves."

"..."

Do you even know what you're saying, big brother?

Lu Wei really wanted to directly speak up and scold him.

The Dog Emperor had been staring at Lu Wei the whole time, his dark eyes filled with anticipation.

Lu Wei rubbed his ears. "Get lost."

"Even if he's notoriously difficult, with a multi-pronged approach, we'll definitely succeed. Men are all like that. If you make the first move, would he still reject you?"

Insane, really.

Not only did this stranger approach him out of the blue, but after threatening him, he now wanted to share his wisdom.

Yet, the Dog Emperor smiled. "He won't refuse."

The pesky dog kept squeezing his neck gently.

Damn it.

It reminded Lu Wei of the time back on Wu Star when those spineless fools stripped him naked and paraded him in an erotic silk dress just to curry favor.

Thinking about it now made him want to burrow into the ground with embarrassment.

The mysterious monarch's eyes gleamed like obsidian stones: "Darling, don't you want to give it a try?"

Lu Wei: "Haha."

Trying would mean death.

His fists were clenched as hard as sandbags: "What the hell do you really want? Speak straight to the point."

The unknown ID finally revealed their true intentions after a pause.

"Your mission is to assassinate Emperor Star, right? I can assist you, but in return, you'll have to help us with a small matter."

Lu Wei furrowed his brows.

Merely reading this message made his chest feel heavy.

Earthling: "Does he think I'm an impostor?"

His Majesty the Dog replied lazily, "That's all their minds can comprehend."

Lu Wei, however, wasn't one to be intimidated or tolerate unjustified insults.

He replied, "If you have an issue, seek treatment for it."

The unknown ID, taken aback by Lu Wei's boldness, assumed he might be dismissing the claim as baseless. Thus, they offered more specific details.

"Carrying a child equates to wearing a green hat before His Majesty. I suppose you're unaware that you have a child, aren't you? Knowing his temperament, he would surely strip the skin off your backs if he found out."

Lu Wei: "......."

So, was there a possibility... that this child was actually His Majesty's offspring?

Lu Wei approached Dog Emperor for a complaint: "Yuan Fang, what do you think?"

Unrewarded guessing game: Whose child is Lu Danjiao?

Royal Dog: "Being so plump, it's safe to rule out the royal family."

Lu Wei: "…When Danzai comes back, don't mention this in front of him."

Royal Dog, in a leisurely tone: "Unlike me, I wonder who he takes after."

Who was being insulted here?

Lu Wei chuckled: "He's like some wild man."

Someone who couldn't resist wearing metaphorical green hats.

The Royal Dog's expression immediately turned blank, his gaze as sharp as a shark's.

Tch.

"If you don't help me, I'll spread the news about this kid too. When the Emperor of Emperor Star finds out about the green hat, he'll surely be furious out of embarrassment. I suggest you think this through."

Lu Wei: "…"

To be honest, this intimidator was quite diligent in their role.

They seemed to employ both carrot and stick tactics.

But their earnest effort appeared rather comical.

And pitiful.

Lu Wei already suspected that this person was likely here to meddle with His Majesty the Dog. Thus, he responded with a question of his own to fish for information.

However, the other party didn't reveal their intentions easily.

Instead, they countered with a question of their own:

"Surely you haven't truly fallen in love with him, have you?"

Lu Wei: "..."

This question struck straight at his soul.

It seemed like he had never directly expressed such sentiments to His Majesty the Dog before.

Cough, cough.

His Majesty the Dog gazed at him intently, seemingly more eager than the mysterious figure to pry open his mouth and hear what he had to say.

How could Brother Earth bother responding to this eccentric person when His Majesty the Dog's burning gaze was almost tangible?

"I mean, staring at me like that won't help."

The dog's pupils were dark: "You haven't said you love me yet."

Human from Earth: Damn.

Who would casually toss around such words?

The problem was, Lu Wei had always held himself to a manly standard throughout his life. How could he easily utter such an indirect and embarrassing confession?

After much hesitation, Lu Wei managed to say, "Well, it's not like I can't say I don't like you."

Yet, how could His Majesty the Dog be content with that?

"Be a good boy," he called out to him in an enigmatic tone.

That face drew near, suddenly looming large before him.

At this moment, Lu Wei thought to himself: This face really suits my aesthetic.

Especially when it's this close.

Every feature was magnified before him, and those eyes held nothing but him within.

Lu Wei covered his eyes. "Y-You, give me a moment."

In Bro Earth's personal philosophy:

If one wishes to express love, action should speak louder than words.

Either go for a forceful kiss or engage in a direct showdown—make it something genuine and substantial.

Not a single hint of affection could be expressed.

However, this particular lunatic in his home needed to be coddled.

Seeing Lu Wei's reluctance, the Dog Emperor, of course, was displeased.

"Huh."

Lu Wei held it in for a long while.

The words were on the tip of his tongue, yet he couldn't bring himself to say them.

The Dog Emperor was the type to lose his temper on the spot, his tone laced with sarcasm, "You still haven't remembered your amnesia, huh?"

"..." Mentioning that again will earn you another beating.

Lu Wei replied, "Don't you get it? I cooked for you! In our family, men only cook for their partners!"

Already mentally unstable, after losing him and their child for over two years, the situation had exacerbated his insecurities.

What else could he do but coax him gently?

With Lu Wei preoccupied with Emperor Star, he naturally couldn't respond to any messages on the Star Network.

Unknown ID: "???" Where is he?

Unbeknownst to Lu Wei, this unknown user, fueled by embarrassment and anger, sent several consecutive messages:

"You really aren't afraid that I'll expose your secrets, huh? Your life is on the line here."

"Do you know what happens when you anger Emperor Star? He'll make you wish you were dead."

Despite not receiving a reply, the anonymous user lost their composure.

"…Fine, fine, fine, you're quite stubborn. Just you wait!"

Gossip spread like wildfire.

—The Empress' bedmate has cheated on His Majesty, and this substitute stepmother even comes with her own child!

Emperor Star's monarch was renowned across the universe, and it was already miraculous enough that he had brought someone back. The fact that the substitute queen already had a child was astonishing.

Did that mean His Majesty had torn apart someone's family and been cuckolded?

Such gossip always captured the audience's attention the most.

Initially, due to the involvement of Emperor Star's monarch, few dared to discuss it openly. However, as curiosity got the better of them, more people began to respond:

[Do we have any pictures? I want to see what the child looks like.]

[So the person His Majesty brought back already had a child?]

[Then doesn't that mean His Majesty has been cuckolded? He's in for it...]

Everyone knew that their monarch wasn't the type with a forgiving temperament, one who would raise another's child willingly.

Now, they were eagerly seeking information about this substitute queen and the child – who they were and what they looked like.

After stirring up this media frenzy, the enigmatic figure sat back, basking in their triumph, awaiting contact from others.

After waiting left and right, the person still didn't show up.

He sent another message to Lu Wei: "I've already released the hint. If you still don't respond, I'll really reveal the scandal."

Initially, he was confident of success.

Then, he waited for what seemed like an eternity.

The message thread remained silent with no reply.

He had only disclosed half the information as a means to coerce the person into helping them. However, the individual had seemingly vanished, completely ignoring his barrage of messages.

Very well then.

So, they truly weren't afraid of consequences.

Just as the online spectators were eagerly devouring the gossip, another explosive rumor emerged.

The whistleblower added more weight to their claim on the internet:

"The green-hatted child, who is His Majesty's lover, is currently at the scene of the Young Ones' Great Invention Competition!"

The onlookers could no longer remain idle and immediately flooded the live broadcast of the ongoing Young Ones' Great Invention Competition.

The already bustling event became even more sensational.

Danjiao, who was participating in the competition, was unaware. However, the young prince, who had just logged onto the Star Network, caught sight of it right away.

The young prince seemed deep in thought.

His adjutant asked what was on his mind.

"I only told that group about Danjiao this afternoon, and yet the rumor has already spread by tonight."

Moreover, Danjiao had deliberately lied, meaning only those few individuals knew this particular version of events.

The adjutant expressed indignation, "I'd say the culprit behind the rumor is likely one of those few people."

The young prince's voice remained composed, "They are all examiners from the Sart Planet. There's no reason for them to offend the Emperor Star."

"Unless someone among us is not who they seem."

"The event might have been infiltrated. Adjutant, assemble the troops and be on standby," the young prince instructed solemnly.

The adjutant took the prince's order seriously and immediately began organizing the troops.

"You suspect this place isn't secure?"

The young prince nodded. "It could be very perilous."

Now, the netizens who were munching on this juicy gossip started speculating which cub was the current Stand-In Queen's offspring.

The Star Network was a melting pot of all sorts, and naturally, there were those with access to insider information.

They sifted through the cubs based on the available clues, attempting to uncover the one who had been cheated on.

—The Stand-In Queen daring to bring his cub before the Emperor was a bold move indeed.

When people were eager for gossip, their determination knew no bounds. The gossipy crowd on the Star Network flooded into the live stream, searching relentlessly for the cuckolded cub.

With such a large number of participants, the search progressed swiftly.

They found several suitable candidates.

One of them was an exceptional match.

This cub had been raised by a single father and was currently competing in the Sart Planet's sector.

The Sart Planet's live stream channel became ten times more bustling.

Everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of the cub who was the substitute for the Queen, the one wearing the proverbial green hat.

Upon seeing this cub, their hearts couldn't help but soften.

Ah, interesting.

He was quite adorable. Even without participating in a cub invention contest, he could probably gain fame across the Star Network solely based on his appearance.

It was said that this cub was named Lu Lan.