Chapter 3681_1

Seeing that he couldn't outtalk the other party, Yu Tianheng had no choice but to use his final tactic, "Yan Zi, you wouldn't want me to live in a shadow after something happens to you, right?"

"So, even if it's for me, don't go anywhere near that Xu Sheng!"

Dugu Yan was taken aback, "This..."

Without a doubt, this sentence left her at a loss for words...

Just then, Qin Ming suddenly opened the door and curiously asked, "Yan Zi, Tianheng, what are you two talking about?"

Seeing Qin Ming arrive, both Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng stood up and instinctively said, "Teacher Qin!"

Especially Dugu Yan, whose expression was clearly a bit guilty...

Qin Ming sensed something was off and asked with suspicion, "Yan Zi, Tianheng, did I... interrupt something?"

Since he had come in without knocking, it truly was somewhat impolite!

Yu Tianheng was the first to recover, and explained, "No... No, Teacher Qin, we just finished talking, was there something you needed?"

Qin Ming nodded slightly, "Yes, it's like this, the Senior Poison Douluo has come, it seems he has some business with Yan Zi?"

Dugu Yan exclaimed, "Grandfather is here?"

After a pause, she then said, "Teacher Qin, Tianheng, I'll go see my grandfather first, you two chat!"

With that, she turned and left...

Only then did Qin Ming turn to Yu Tianheng, still puzzled, "Tianheng, what was Yan Zi talking to you about just now? The response just now felt like it was hiding something..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Tianheng gave an awkward laugh, "This... I'm not sure if I should tell you, Teacher Qin!"

Hearing this, Qin Ming added, "If it's something private, then you needn't bother!"

Yu Tianheng scratched his head and replied, "It's not exactly private, it's just that Yan Zi seems to harbor quite a bit of hostility towards that Xu Sheng!"

"So, she wants to head to Martial Soul City!"

Qin Ming exclaimed, "What? Heading to Martial Soul City? Could it be that Yan Zi is thinking of getting revenge for you, Tianheng?"

Yu Tianheng showed a hint of guilt on his face, "Um... I was just trying to persuade Yan Zi to give up on that idea, but I failed. She's insistent on going!"

Qin Ming felt he couldn't just stand by and do nothing, and said seriously, "No way, that's too dangerous. I must remind Yan Zi!"

But Yu Tianheng reached out and grabbed his arm, shaking his head, "Teacher Qin, let it be. Once Yan Zi has made up her mind, she won't give up!"

Qin Ming pursed his lips, "But..."

Yu Tianheng interjected again, "Yan Zi isn't going alone; she'll be accompanied by the Senior Poison Douluo, so there shouldn't be any problems!"

Leng Yaozhu also understood what he meant, "Since His Majesty the Emperor has said so, I will retract my previous statement,"

"However, in the future, when the Xingluo Empire purchases Spirit Souls from the Spirit Pagoda, we can still offer the greatest discount!"

Dai Yueyan pursed his lips, "If that's the case, of course it's good!"

However, those at the Super Douluo Level were feeling anxious upon seeing Dai Yueyan refuse the generous terms offered by the Spirit Pagoda...

This was such a big opportunity clearly not to be missed!

En Ci, sensing the situation, conveyed through spiritual power, "Everyone, calm down. If His Majesty the Emperor is doing this, he surely has his reasons!"

He could also guess Dai Yueyan's thoughts; accepting the Spirit Pagoda's benefits could lead the Federation to mistakenly believe that an alliance had been formed!

It was likely to bring unnecessary trouble to the Xingluo Empire!

Hearing this, the Super Douluo Level figures suppressed their inner emotions and did their best to remain calm...

Leng Yaozhu refrained from saying anything further and nodded to indicate, "Then, Your Majesty the Emperor, I will take my leave now!"

Next, she needed to head to the Douling Empire and did not wish to waste any more time!

However, things obviously weren't as smooth as imagined!

Another soldier of the Xingluo Empire rushed in hastily and reported, "Rep... Report, Your Majesty the Emperor, a politician of the Federation requests an audience!"

This statement made Dai Yueyan's pupils constrict slightly. "What?" he exclaimed.

To encounter such a situation at this time was truly an ill-fated coincidence...

However, it was also a good opportunity to clarify the Xingluo Empire's stance of neutrality today!

He then turned to Leng Yaozhu, who was about to leave, "Sky Phoenix Douluo, please stay. Accompany me to meet the politician from the Federation."

En Ci and the others immediately understood and naturally blocked her retreat...

Leng Yaozhu was unconcerned and said lightly, "Very well, after all, I too would like to know why the Federation's politician has come to the Xingluo Empire!"

Gu Yue had guessed right, the Federation wanted help from the Xingluo Empire!

Nevertheless, based on the attitude previously expressed by Dai Yueyan, it was unlikely to go smoothly!

The Xingluo Empire!

Dai Yueyan looked down at the ministers with a grave expression, but did not say a word...

As a result, the room was filled with a suffocating tension...

Unable to bear it, one of the ministers could not help but stammer, "That, that..."

But before he could finish, he was silenced by the ice-cold gaze of the one before him, causing him to clamp his mouth shut involuntarily...

No matter how foolish he was, he could see that the other's mood was very grim...

Provoking trouble at this time might mean not knowing whether one could keep his head...

After a few excruciating minutes, Dai Yueyan finally spoke abruptly, "My lords, please be seated!"

With that command, the ministers finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the seats that had been prepared in advance...

Although, they also did not understand why he had asked them to do so!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Just then, the hurried footsteps were heard, and at least a dozen soldiers of the Xingluo Empire, clad in armor and wielding long spears, entered...

They stood behind the ministers...

In an instant, the relief that the ministers had just felt was once again replaced by a raised anxiety, as a premonition of ill omen crept into their minds...

Dai Yueyan spoke with an expressionless face, "My lords, if I remember correctly, you have been assisting in the governance of the Xingluo Empire since my father's reign!"

"For that, I thank you for your contributions to the Xingluo Empire!"

The ministers exchanged glances and hurriedly responded, "Your Majesty, you flatter us, serving the Xingluo Empire is our duty!"

"Indeed, indeed, since we hold these positions, it is only natural to make contributions!"

"Our efforts cannot compare to the ones made by Your Majesty!"

It was too strange!

Extremely strange!

Despite the presence of so many armed soldiers standing behind them, His Majesty the Emperor not only refrained from admonishing but instead, offered words of praise!

Seeing their reaction, Dai Yueyan continued, "Speaking of which, I haven't mistreated any of you, have I?"

In response to this question, the crowd swallowed nervously and quickly affirmed, "Not at all, certainly not!"

After getting the answer, Dai Yueyan's tone suddenly shifted, filled with immense murderous intent he declared, "Then... who exactly has been secretly selling out the intelligence of our Xingluo Empire!"

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