184: Chapter 184 A Fierce Display, Intimidating the Brat

Human Race Guardian?

Ling Tian was overjoyed.

This trip to the imperial palace was not in vain!

Not only was his food and drink sorted out, but he also picked up a title for free.

Although 10% doesn't look like much, every little bit helps, and it's better than nothing.

Besides, the mission description mentioned that the stronger the Human Race, the more Luck support he receives.

Doesn't this mean that as long as he helps the Great Xia Dynasty defeat those alien races, his Cultivate speed can continue to rise?

This deal is quite worth it!

Xia Youchu frowned, her mind still calculating the next plan.

The attitude of Human Emperor Li Xuanyuan confirmed her memories from her past life.

Counting on this benevolent emperor to take the initiative is impossible.

Everything still depends on herself and Ling Tian.

Fortunately, her status as a princess and the access rights to the Imperial Library gave her great convenience.

She needs to enter the library as soon as possible to look up records about the Abyss Apostles and the Demon Race.

Although she ascended to the throne in her past life, she spent most of her time fighting, so her understanding of these ancient secrets was not comprehensive.

She always felt that the God and Demon Races went to great lengths to stifle the Human Race Alliance, and it was definitely not just for the sake of competing for the ranking of the heavens.

Behind this, there must be a bigger secret hidden.

Led by the eunuch, the two and the Dragon arrived at a magnificent mansion located in the eastern district of the imperial city.

This is the newly bestowed Zhenbei Princess Manor.

The mansion occupied a vast area, with pavilions, towers, rockeries, and flowing water, everything one could expect, and it was more than ten times more imposing than the Xia family's residence in Cloud City.

Two rows of newly transferred guards stood at the entrance, each with a steady aura, clearly all elites.

"Princess, this will be your residence from now on. Your Majesty has also specially allocated one hundred maids and one hundred guards for you, ready to await your orders at any time."

The leading eunuch was all smiles, his attitude respectful to the extreme.

Xia Youchu just nodded indifferently and walked straight in.

Ling Tian looked around with some curiosity.

His huge body did not look crowded in the mansion's massive courtyard.

"Not bad, much more spacious than that small courtyard of the War Beast Association."

He lay down contentedly, then took out two alloy iron pillars from a special Storage Pouch and began to chew.

Just then, a commotion came from outside the mansion.

Princess Li Leyao was seen walking in majestically, surrounded by a group of palace maids and guards.

Behind her followed a dozen huge carriages, loaded with various boxes, clearly the rewards for Xia Youchu.

"Xia Youchu! Come out and receive the decree!"

Before Princess Li Leyao even arrived, that arrogant voice was heard first.

As soon as she entered the door, she saw Ling Tian lying in the courtyard like a small mountain, and she was startled, her small face turning pale.

But soon, she puffed out her chest, trying to appear calm.

Xia Youchu walked out of the main hall, looking at her with an indifferent expression.

"Something the matter?"

"You!" Princess Li Leyao was infuriated by her indifferent attitude, "I, this princess, have personally come to deliver rewards to you, and this is your attitude? You won't even show some respect?"

"Is Your Highness here to deliver rewards, or to throw your weight around?"

"You... you are presumptuous!" Princess Li Leyao stomped her feet in anger, "You are just a wild girl from a small place. If it weren't for the Emperor's favoritism, you wouldn't even be fit to carry my shoes! Do you really think of yourself as a princess?"

The palace maids and guards behind her lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound.

They could all see that this newly promoted princess was not someone to be trifled with.

"Are you done?"

Xia Youchu said expressionlessly, "If you are done, put the things down, and you can leave."

She couldn't be bothered to argue with such a spoiled little girl.

"You dare to chase me away?" Princess Li Leyao couldn't believe her ears, "Guards! Slap her face! Let her know what royal majesty is!"

The two guard commanders behind her looked at each other, looking troubled.

One was the Human Emperor's favorite little princess, the other was the newly ennobled Zhenbei Princess.

This... what were they supposed to do?

Just as they were hesitating, an oppressive aura shrouded the entire courtyard.

Ling Tian slowly raised his head.

His dark golden vertical pupils stared coldly at Princess Li Leyao.

A terrifying pressure originating from an ancient Vicious Beast instantly locked onto her.

As expected, brats are the most annoying.

Ling Tian bared his teeth and said slowly, "Say one more word of nonsense, and I'll crush your head."

"Gulp."

Princess Li Leyao only felt a chill shoot from the soles of her feet to her crown, her legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground.

She felt as if she had been targeted by an ancient Vicious Beast, and that gaze seemed as if it would tear her to pieces at any moment.

The guards and maids behind her were even paler, shivering, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"I... I..."

Princess Li Leyao was so scared she couldn't speak a complete sentence, her teeth chattering.

She had grown up, and this was the first time she had felt such pure killing intent.

"Ling Tian, forget it."

Xia Youchu said indifferently.

Ling Tian retracted his pressure and lay back down, as if nothing had happened just now.

The atmosphere in the courtyard finally eased up a bit.

Princess Li Leyao gasped for air, her back soaked with cold sweat.

She didn't dare to say another word of nonsense, waved to the guards behind her, and shrieked, "Put the things down! Let's go! Hurry up!"

A group of people scrambled to unload the dozen carriages of rewards, then fled the Zhenbei Princess Manor as if escaping.

Watching their panicked figures leave, Xia Youchu shook her head.

"How boring."

She turned and walked into the warehouse, starting to count this time's haul.

The Human Emperor's rewards were indeed generous.

In addition to a large amount of gold, silver, jewelry, and silk, what Xia Youchu cared about most were ten whole boxes of rare medicinal herbs and spiritual plants, some of which were thousands of years old.

These things were of great benefit to her Cultivate of the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art.

And the reward for Ling Tian was even more exaggerated.

In a huge space ring, it was piled with Heaven-Grade Ore of various attributes and Heaven And Earth Treasure, so many that it was enough for Ling Tian to eat to his heart's content for a month.

"Hehe, this old emperor is quite generous."

Ling Tian sensed the things in the space ring, and drool was almost dripping down.

"Don't be happy too soon."

Xia Youchu warned, "The more he gives, the higher his expectations of us. There will be plenty of times for you to exert effort later."

"That's perfect, I was just worrying that I wouldn't have enough to eat."

Ling Tian didn't care at all.

He couldn't wait to start his own gluttonous feast.

Just as Xia Youchu was counting the supplies and Ling Tian was preparing to eat.

Imperial Capital, Left Prime Ministers Residence.

Inside the study of Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan, an uninvited guest arrived.

A person in a black robe appeared in the room like a ghost, with no aura fluctuation on his body, as if he had already merged with the darkness.

He wore a bronze mask on his face, revealing only a pair of emotionless eyes.

"Prime Minister Ming, is the item ready?"

The black-robed person's voice was hoarse and dry, like two pieces of sandpaper rubbing together.

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan looked at him, his eyes grave.

He could feel that the black-robed person in front of him had unfathomable strength, probably not below Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing.

"At the hour of the rat three days later, someone will meet you at the mass grave."

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan said in a deep voice, "I have arranged the secret passage to the imperial city's underground palace. My people will be waiting for you there."

"Very good."

The black-robed person nodded, "This is your deposit."

He flicked his finger, and a drop of ink-black liquid broke through the air and hovered in front of Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan.

It was exactly that drop of demon blood!

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan's breathing became rapid instantly.

He reached out and carefully collected the demon blood with a jade bottle.

Through the jade bottle, he could feel that evil and majestic power.

"Remember your promise."

The black-robed person left these words, and his figure slowly faded and disappeared into the darkness.

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan clutched the jade bottle tightly, his eyes flashing with madness and greed.

Power!

He finally obtained the key to a higher Realm!