126: In the court, stand up for Dai Mubai!

The next morning, Water Binger, Qian Feng, and their group were to head to the Star Luo Imperial Palace under Davis's lead to meet the Star Luo Emperor.

Outside the hotel entrance, Davis stood with his hands behind his back, protected by four or five Soul Douluo behind him.

Water Binger frowned in surprise and said, "Junior, why did the Star Luo Empire suddenly produce so many Soul Douluo?"

Qian Feng did not answer her question but met Davis's gaze, each understanding the other without words.

"Hehe~ Junior Jing Feng, how did you rest last night?" Davis squinted his eyes into slits, sizing up Qian Feng, and asked word by word.

"Alright." Qian Feng's expression was normal; he didn't care about the other party's hostility at all.

Davis chuckled, turned around, and got onto the carriage, saying, "Next, everyone will head to the Imperial Palace to meet the Emperor. Oh, right, Water Binger, as long as you perform well in front of the Emperor, you'll likely receive good rewards~"

The dozen or so disciples of Tianshui Academy looked at each other, full of tension. This was the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire! They actually had a chance to meet him!

Qian Feng didn't have many thoughts, after all, in terms of status, his position as the Young Master of Spirit Hall wasn't much lower than that of the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire.

However, he was also curious; this trip to the Imperial Palace should allow him to see Dai Mubai.

Inside the Imperial Palace, the ministers successively walked towards the audience hall. Among them, Davis strode forward alone, with Water Binger and Qian Feng and others behind him.

Upon seeing the First Prince, this group of ministers successively lowered their heads, not daring to offend in any way, appearing very fearful.

Qian Feng frowned. It seemed that Davis's power in the Star Luo Empire had reached its peak. He just didn't know how much authority the Star Luo Emperor still retained and whether he could contend with his eldest son.

After a moment, everyone entered the audience hall, and the Star Luo Emperor also slowly arrived.

From the high seat, the Star Luo Emperor squinted at everyone, coughed a few times, and said with a smile, "Hehe, these must be the geniuses from Tianshui Academy, truly young talents!"

Qian Feng's mouth twitched, and he looked at the Emperor in the high seat with some shock.

Saying this person was an Emperor was less accurate than saying he was a—dying puppet!

The originally burly Star Luo Emperor was now gaunt, with deeply sunken eyes and a terribly pale complexion. Even when hidden behind the curtain, a chillingly eerie aura could be felt emanating from him.

"Tsk tsk, Davis is truly ruthless, he's tormented his own father into such a state." Qian Feng sighed in his heart, the most heartless were the Emperor's family, and he didn't know how Dai Mubai was doing.

Davis smiled slightly, walked to the center, and bowed, saying, "Father Emperor, should these few geniuses from Tianshui Academy be assigned any positions?"

"Naturally, naturally, does the Crown Prince have any suggestions?" The Star Luo Emperor's voice was low, and he asked after a few coughs, clearly appearing to leave everything for Davis to handle.

Davis nodded, turned around, and observed Qian Feng and his group, specifically sweeping his gaze over Water Binger with a different look. With a confident air, he opened his mouth, just about to speak of the arrangements.

A resonant male voice came from outside the main hall:

"Father Emperor, you are the ruler of a nation, how can you leave everything to your brother to arrange? Isn't this reversing the order of importance!"

Dai Mubai stepped in, his soul power slightly stirring.

Qian Feng investigated. At this time, his soul power was approximately at level seventy-one, the level of a Soul Saint.

His left arm was still empty, and he had grown a beard on his face, making him look much more weathered than his actual age. His eyes were firm as he looked towards the main seat where the Star Luo Emperor was.

Davis snorted coldly, "Dai Mubai, Father Emperor already has arrangements, what are you interrupting for? Or are you, this cripple, trying to be the master of the Star Luo Empire, are you making the decisions?! Hehe, for a cripple to be the master of the Star Luo Empire, wouldn't that disgrace our imperial family!"

What an impolite remark! Directly mocking Dai Mubai's disabled left arm.

All the ministers lowered their heads, not daring to get involved in the struggle between the two princes. Anyone with a clear eye could see how arrogant Davis was at this moment.

Dai Mubai, however, was fearless. He straightened his body, looked at the other party, and said, "Hmph, I only know one thing. Father Emperor is the master of the Star Luo Empire. He is currently unwell and should not make any decisions. He should wait until later!"

"Dai Mubai," Davis gritted his teeth and threatened in the court, "Do you know the consequences of opposing this Crown Prince!"

"I consider the Star Luo Empire, and I do not fear death!" Dai Mubai snorted lightly, his aura not weak in the slightest.

"I, however, think that what Crown Prince Dai Mubai said makes sense." A sudden male voice attracted everyone's attention.

Qian Feng calmly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and smiled, "The Star Luo Emperor is clearly not in good condition today, perhaps the arrangements should be made another day. On the contrary, Crown Prince Davis, openly attacking your own brother in court is truly improper."

With a single remark, he rebuked Davis, who widened his eyes and looked at Qian Feng.

Good fellow, so he could speak a string of words after all? Was he pretending to be profound before?

"Cough cough... Don't argue. The Emperor has decided to discuss it tomorrow. Today, I am indeed unwell and not suitable for making decisions." The Star Luo Emperor stood up, and the maids behind him quickly helped him leave.

Everyone also dispersed one after another. Davis snorted coldly, shot a look full of killing intent at Qian Feng, and then flicked his sleeve and left.

Outside the Imperial Palace, Dai Mubai nodded towards Qian Feng, "Are you a student from Tianshui Academy? Thank you for speaking up just now. Hehe, I didn't expect anyone would speak for me."

Just a few words, but they sounded quite lonely.

Qian Feng smiled slightly, waved his hand to indicate it was nothing, and instead said, "Crown Prince Dai Mubai, it seems the Star Luo Empire is ill now."

"Yes, it's seriously ill. I don't know if I can save this country, but unfortunately, my ability is too low... If that person came to the Star Luo Empire, perhaps they could save the common people." Dai Mubai lowered his head and gave a bitter smile. Water Binger also came to Qian Feng's side from behind him.

Dai Mubai's eyes were clear, and he didn't look at Water Binger for long.

"That person?! Who? I wonder if the Crown Prince can tell me. Senior Water Binger and I are also kind people. We can't stand Davis's actions and want to help you." Qian Feng sighed and looked at Dai Mubai.

The latter waved his hand, looked up at the sky, and said, "Hehe, it's noon, time to go back. If the two of you don't mind, you can come to my courtyard tonight to eat something and chat casually."

Qian Feng nodded. After all, he and Water Binger had come with Davis, so it was normal for the other party to have some concerns and suspicions.

He immediately agreed, saying that he would go to the courtyard where Dai Mubai lived tonight.

"Then it's a deal!" Dai Mubai chuckled, patted Qian Feng's shoulder, turned around, and left.

Water Binger looked at his back, shook her head, and sighed, "During the Soul Master Elite Competition, I also fought against him. It's only been a little over two years, and he's become so haggard. He doesn't look like a young man in his early twenties at all."

"Yes, Dai Mubai's suppression and weariness can actually prove that the Star Luo Empire's illness is quite deep. It seems the things we need to do next are very dangerous." Qian Feng sighed, turned his head, and looked gently at Water Binger, saying:

"I'm a little worried about you."

Water Binger smiled slightly, shook her head, and said, "Sharing your worries makes me happy~"