Chapter 886 - The Big Treasure (Part 3)
The Empress's Gigolo
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Many experts in this area were very shocked to find Li Yuanzhu in the aboriginal camp.
They simply couldnât figure out why she was with them.
Fortunately, Li Yuanzhu was with Qi Zixiao then. For some reason, they werenât mutually helping each other.
Although people were surprised, they werenât that shocked.
At night, the campfires on the mountain were bright, but many experts were uncertain in the darkness.
Seeing that there were many aboriginal experts around, a few people secretly tried to establish contact with their fellow experts.
The people present were mostly heroic characters and disdained such actions.
The next afternoon, hundreds of mounted winged cavalry warriors came down from the mountain, divided themselves into more than 20 teams, and went off in various directions.
âChief, there are people coming toward us! Five of them, and they look like winged cavalry warriors!â Unlike the rest that lived without shelter, there was a white tent on the hillside. Inside, there was a man in a white cloak sitting with two men and a woman.
Stationed below were a dozen disciples wearing red clothes.
âThey should be messengers.â Lin Dong, the chief of Zhengtian Sect, was sitting at the top. He was handsome, gentle, and looked around 30 or 40 years old. However, his eyes were horrifying because the white portion almost couldnât be seen.
âWhy does Qi Zixiao want to send a message?â A hoary old man stroked his beard as he spoke.
A woman with a mole at the corner of her mouth asked with a smile, âChief, can you guess what will be in the letter sent by Qi Zixiao?â
âLi Yuanzhu and Qi Zixiao came together, Li Fu may also be with them, and they may invite us over for a discussion,â Lin Dong said with a smile.
âHow can that be?â The hoary old man was surprised again. People were already very surprised by Li Yuanzhu and Qi Zixiao coming together. How was it possible for Li Fu to come with them as well?
âItâs hard to say, hard to say!â An effeminate man fanned himself as he shook his head.
âThatâs all you know how to say. When will you ever say things are fine?â the hoary old man rebuked angrily.
âThis is also hard to say!â The effeminate man didnât mind and continued shaking his head.
The hoary old man was called Zhuo Chi, the effeminate man was called Lin Zhongyue, and the woman in purple was the Jade Faced Fox, Xu Jiaojiao. These people were the senior members of Zhengtian Sect. One was in charge of law enforcement while the other two were his assistants.
Soon after, someone brought in an arrow with a letter attached to it.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Lin Dong opened the letter to read it. Both eyes instantly looked like black holes where no light could be detected.
âItâs as expected. From the moment I received the letter, I felt that this matter was weird!â
âChief, what does the letter say?â Xu Jiaojiao asked.
âRead it yourself!â Lin Dong flicked his finger, and the letter drifted to Xu Jiaojiao as if controlled by some force.
âWhere are the messengers?â Lin Dong raised his head and asked, âAre they gone?â
âChief, they left after shooting the letter at the front of the tent.â
âHuh? Li Fu is actually with Qi Zixiao and is inviting us to go up the mountain for a talk.â Xu Jiaojiao was surprised after reading the letter.
âWhat?â Zhuo Chi snatched the letter and said, âChief, this sounds fishy!â
âItâs hard to say, hard to say!â Lin Zhongyue shook his head.
âAre you set on going against me today?â Zhuo Chi erupted.
âHard to say, hard to say!â Lin Zhongyue continued to shake his head and suddenly became shorter as his head shrank into his chest to avoid a flashing saber.
âStop it!â Lin Dong snapped.
Zhuo Chi sheathed his saber immediately and complained, âChief, as I said, this is fishy! Itâs better to ignore them!â
âChief, do you think that Li Fu is there?â Xu Jiaojiao asked.
âSince Li Yuanzhu is there, that Li Fu should also be there!â Lin Dong said calmly.
âChief, what else do you know?â Xu Jiaojiao looked at Lin Dongâs expression and felt that he might know something.
âThe secret residence of a God is just a ruse. The target isnât the residence, but us. As for the people out there, most of them are hapless victims in a fish pond!â Lin Dong said.
âEven if Qi Zixiaoâs appetite is that big, she will not be able to stomach it. Furthermore, we have no grudge or enmity with each other!â Zhuo Chi said.
âThings may not turn out well!â
âYouâ¦!â Zhuo Chi snarled.
âChief, shall we go back?â
âNo, letâs see what tricks they will play tonight!â Lin Dong stayed calm all the while. Only at this time did a light flash across his eyes.
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The little beggar asked with a grin, âTeacher, what should we do? They are throwing a challenge!â
âWhat challenge? Itâs an invitation.â The old beggar gave him a knock.
âIt sounds like an invitation, but itâs actually a challenge. How about running away now? Regardless, you are shameless and donât care what others think.â There was some truth in what the little beggar said.
The old beggar pondered for a long time before sighing and lamenting, âI already knew that I would die here due to my curiosity!â
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âYour Majesty, how many people do you guess will come tonight?â Ren Baqian was hugging the empress as they sat on a rock.
âWhatâs the point of guessing?â the empress replied.
âThere should be some fun in life.â Ren Baqian laughed and then blew some air into her ear.
Ning Qing pointed at the two figures on the rock in the distance and said loudly, âThese two behave as if nobody is around, cuddling and hugging in front of so many people. Itâs so disgusting that I have goosebumps. Senior Sister, what do you think?â
âSenior Sister?â Ning Qing turned to look at Li Yuanzhu, who was looking at the couple in a daze.
âSenior Sister, are you having romantic thoughts?â Ning Qing asked anxiously.
Li Yuanzhu gave her a rap on the head.
âOuch!â
âI was thinking about their motives,â Li Yuanzhu said.
âWonât you know tomorrow?â
âItâs inevitable to be curious.â Li Yuanzhu chuckled. âSometimes humans are weak, and I canât think of a reason why Li Fu and so many people from outside the mountains were moved. Yet, they looked very confident and unworried, which is why Iâm curious.â
âAnyway, they didnât tell you anything⦠right?â Ning Qing waved her hand. âSo donât think about it. Join me and point at those two who arenât ashamed of being under the gaze of thousands of people in broad daylight!â
Li Yuanzhu rolled her eyes. People like them didnât care about how others looked at them,
Furthermore, they were a couple to begin with.
In the evening, the winged cavalry warriors at the peak retreated to the base of the mountain. Only a dozen bonfires and some tents were left at the top.
Ren Baqian held a few skewers and roasted some meat over a fire. The meat was from the palace and had been kept frozen with ice throughout the entire journey. It was the right time to use it, and the smell of roasted meat soon filled the air.
âHey, little fellow, you used my name to do so many things. I do not want any benefits, but just give me half of your meat.â Li Fuâs stomach was growling nonstop after smelling the fragrance, and he was beside Ren Baqian in a few moves.
âAre you the worldâs most powerful expert, Li Fu? I didnât expect to get to see you today. Iâm Ma Hongyu!â A clear and resounding voice rang out from the darkness. Then, a man in black robes appeared.
âIâm Xu Gongsou, my respects to all of you.â
The two of them fell silent after this.
Li Fu waved his hands and replied, âWhat worldâs most powerful expert are you talking about? Iâm just a presumptuous and ignorant person.â
âOh? Since when did you realize your own limitations?â Ren Baqian asked laughingly in front of the fire.
âHey, little fellow, can you shut your trap?â Li Fu chided him.
âLin Dong from Zhengtian Sect is here!â A thundering voice was heard as four people appeared.
For the next hour, people would occasionally appear.
âIâm Lin Yue. My respects to everyone here!â
âIâm Bai Yun. All of you are early!â
âJie, jie, jie, jie! Iâm Xue Hai!â
âIâm Gao Yi!â
Dozens of people stood or sat around the fire. Everyone announced their name upon arrival and then kept quiet.
Ren Baqian waited as he counted the number of people.
19 people had sent out their auras the day before, but only 17 of them were here now.
Ren Baqian waited until the appointed time and confirmed that the last two wouldnât be coming.
At the appointed time, everyone started looking at Li Fu as they waited for the show to begin.
âBefore we start, I would like to show a treasure to all those invited here!â Ren Baqian said with a smile.
âWho are you?â a man suddenly asked.
Ren Baqian looked at him, and if he wasnât mistaken, this man should be Su Xianxian, the chief of Luohua Sect. He was ranked the twenty-third most powerful expert in the world, and the martial arts that he practiced was among the top three.
âHeâs Zhao Prince Consort of Dayao!â the empress announced from inside her tent. Next, a lady in red ambled out.
âI have never heard of him!â Su Xianxian said dismissively.
âYou are seeking death!â The empress was furious and appeared beside him in a flash.
Suddenly, Su Xianxian transformed into hundreds of white petals as a burst of loud laughter was heard.
âI had some respect for the worldâs most powerful expert, but it turns out that somebody is pretending to be him. I will consider this meeting a failure,â he said.
âYour Majesty, do not chase him since there is no point in bickering with a dead man!â Ren Baqian said as he blocked the empress who was livid with anger.
After that, he looked at the rest and asked, âIs anyone else leaving?â
âWhoâs in charge of this? Is it you or Li Fu?â
âMe!â
âDayao?â
âYou can say so!â
âLi Fu, Li Yuanzhu, what do you have to say?â The crowd looked at the two of them.
Their attention was mainly on Li Yuanzhu.
Although Li Fu was the worldâs most powerful expert, he was seldom seen. They were all more concerned with what Li Yuanzhu would say.
After all, she arrived together with the aboriginals, so it would be a joke if she didnât know anything.
âThereâs a reason for this. Please wait patiently for Zhao Prince Consort to finish his speech,â Li Yuanzhu said.