422: Emperor Xia's courage is admirable

Zhenxi Marquis Manor.

Inside the pavilion.

Xie Weilou sat cross-legged, carefully observing his Dantian.

After the massacre in the Northern Territory, his Dantian had undergone some changes; within the blood-colored Other Shore Flower, many corpses had appeared, resembling a bizarre purgatory.

However, the human figures and demon figures within the Other Shore Flower had not changed at all.

“......”

Xie Weilou pondered for a moment, then no longer paid it much mind. He stood up and walked out of the building.

In the courtyard.

Yan Junlin was tasting fragrant tea. Upon seeing Xie Weilou, his face lit up. He put down his teacup and immediately stood up, saying, “Brother Xie!”

Xie Weilou looked at Yan Junlin in surprise: “First Prince, why didn’t you say anything when you arrived?”

Yan Junlin quickly said: “I heard from Butler Fu that Brother Xie was in seclusion, and I was afraid of disturbing you, so I waited here.”

Xie Weilou walked forward and said with a smile, “Let’s sit and chat.”

“Alright, alright, alright!”

Yan Junlin sat down again.

Xie Weilou poured a cup of fragrant tea and looked at Yan Junlin, saying, “Is there something you need?”

Yan Junlin said with a serious expression, “A major matter!”

“Oh?”

Xie Weilou became a little interested.

Yan Junlin said in a solemn voice, “My Imperial Father has sent word that he will be leaving Tianqi tomorrow to recuperate in the south, and is expected to return in three to five months.”

Upon hearing this, Xie Weilou showed no surprise, merely saying, “It’s normal for His Majesty’s health to be declining and for him to want to recuperate, but the Crown Prince’s position has not yet been established….”

Yan Junlin said, “Imperial Father has already prepared the imperial dao scroll in advance. That item is in the Qintian Bureau. Whoever’s name is on the imperial dao scroll will be the New Emperor of Great Xia, but currently no one knows whose name is on the scroll.”

Xie Weilou asked with a smile, “What does the First Prince mean?”

Yan Junlin pondered, “The Imperial Advisor will likely announce the name from the imperial dao scroll at that time. Before that, I must find out whose name is on that scroll!”

Xie Weilou appraised Yan Junlin: “Do you need my help?”

The Xia Emperor left the imperial dao scroll but chose to depart before announcing its contents, indicating that he wanted these princes and princesses to compete among themselves.

With the Xia Emperor’s arrangement, the Imperial Advisor would certainly not easily announce the name within the scroll. He would need to give these princes and princesses time to compete. Whoever could stand until the end would be the New Emperor of Great Xia.

The struggle for Royal Power was about to begin!

Yan Junlin immediately said, “I don’t need Brother Xie’s help for now! My main reason for coming here is that my Imperial Mother wants to invite you to the Imperial Palace for dinner tonight.”

Ask Xie Weilou for help?

If it were in the past, he might have had such a thought, but now that he knew of Xie Weilou’s strangeness, he naturally didn’t dare to speak easily.

This was a killing god, difficult to fathom; no one knew what he would do in the midst of it. If Xie Weilou were to suddenly intervene and snatch the prize, then they would suffer a great loss.

This struggle was inevitable. These princes and princesses had to compete to determine a victor.

As for Xie Weilou, he wished the other party wouldn't get involved in this matter.

Of course, he knew this was unrealistic. Xie Weilou was already part of the game; how could he stand aside?

At present, he didn’t know what chips his father had placed on Xie Weilou, nor did he know the layout of the situation. He could only take one step at a time.

Xie Weilou chuckled, “Don’t worry! I’ll be there later.”

Yan Junlin’s face showed a smile. He stood up and cupped his fists, saying, “Then I’ll head back first. The current situation is a bit strange, and I must prepare.”

“Alright!”

Xie Weilou also stood up.

“Brother Xie, no need to see me off!”

Yan Junlin waved his hand and left Zhenxi Marquis Manor with a smile on his face.

Xie Weilou looked at Yan Junlin’s departing back and muttered to himself, “The Xia Emperor’s courage is admirable!”

Indeed!

To leave just like that, such courage was truly admirable.

“Now, whose name is on the imperial dao scroll actually isn’t important. What’s important is who can obtain the imperial dao scroll next, and then they can make the name inside the imperial dao scroll their own name.”

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently.

In the struggle between dragons and tigers, the weak would naturally be eliminated. As for who would become the New Emperor of Great Xia, that remained to be seen.

“Chaos is about to begin!”

Xie Weilou left Zhenxi Marquis Manor with his hands behind his back.

Not long after.

He arrived at Seven Nights Snow.

“Greetings, Landlord!”

June bowed to Xie Weilou.

Xie Weilou found a seat and sat down. He looked at June and said, “Tianqi is about to fall into chaos. Everyone be careful recently.”

June softly said, “Please rest assured, Landlord, we will be careful.”

She continued, “ Landlord, according to the information we’ve received, the Northern Demon Race, Demon Clan, Nine Heavens Tower, and West Chu all harbor extreme hatred towards you. You also need to pay attention to your safety.”

Xie Weilou smiled faintly, “It’s fine! I know what I’m doing.”

June poured a cup of wine for Xie Weilou: “The struggle for Royal Power is about to begin. Does Landlord have any arrangements that need to be made?”

Xie Weilou picked up the wine cup and took a sip of the fine wine: “Seven Nights Snow will develop according to its existing trajectory. Do not participate in the struggle for Royal Power!”

Seven Nights Snow’s foundation was not weak, but this competition was extraordinary.

Yan Junlin, Yan Ruyu, Yan Ruyi, and the like, none of them were simple. Without the Divine Court, they simply couldn’t be stopped.

If Seven Nights Snow were to participate, it would certainly pay a huge price.

Xie Weilou also wouldn't let Seven Nights Snow be in a dangerous situation. Seven Nights Snow was, after all, created by his third uncle. If it were to suffer losses in his hands, that would not be good.

June nodded gently, “Understood!”

— — — — — —

In the evening.

As the sun set, Tianqi City was enveloped in a soft golden glow, as if draped in a golden velvet blanket, with shimmering halos, making it extremely beautiful.

Xie Weilou and Yan Junlin entered the Imperial Palace and arrived at Phoenix Luan Hall.

Inside the hall.

Fine wine and delicious food were already prepared.

“Greetings, Empress!”

“Greetings, Imperial Mother!”

Xie Weilou and Yan Junlin saluted Dugu Buzheng.

Dugu Buzheng looked at the two of them and waved her hand gently: “No need for formalities, please take your seats.”

“......”

Xie Weilou and Yan Junlin stepped forward and found seats.

Dugu Buzheng pondered for a moment, then said to the two, “You should both know about the matters in the Imperial Palace. What are your thoughts?”

Yan Junlin said with a serious expression, “Compete! Compete fiercely!”

Dugu Buzheng looked at Yan Junlin, frowning, “I’m very curious, how will you compete?”

“I haven’t thought it through yet…”

Yan Junlin smiled awkwardly.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Buzheng did not show a look of disappointment. She merely said softly, “Junlin! Your Imperial Mother hopes you will compete. As a member of the Royal Family, you should compete, and you must compete. However, please remember one thing: if you cannot win, then settle for the next best thing and choose to preserve your life!”

Yan Junlin said, “Thank you for the reminder, Imperial Mother.”

Dugu Buzheng then looked at Xie Weilou: “Xie Weilou, this consort has asked you to come here because I actually have a favor to ask.”