Free Web NovelChapter 247: Chapter 234: People Are Not What They Used to Be [Volume 4 Finale]
"To single-handedly force all the ministers into rebellion... His Majesty Nie Yun is so amazing!"
"I also heard His Majesty annihilated the Mi Tian Sect and the Assassin Union all by himself. How terrifying!"
"Of course! His Majesty is the most outstanding genius in the history of the Empire. His speed of advancement is unparalleled, and it’s said that only a few of the top monstrous talents from the Divine Holy Empire can compare!"
"Those monstrous talents from the Divine Holy Empire may advance quickly, but when it comes to boldness, they’re a far cry from His Majesty..."
The entire Divine Wind City was abuzz with tales of Nie Yun’s achievements. He had become the spiritual pillar of the Empire, an idol for the youth, and his prestige was second to none.
"I’ve seen His Majesty Nie Yun in person! I was even on brotherly terms with him!"
"Yeah, right, keep bragging. On brotherly terms with His Majesty? Who do you think you are?"
"If you don’t believe me, ask the Miss..."
Within the Iron Rock Mercenary Corps, discussions were also buzzing, and every face showed irrepressible excitement.
"Captain Tie Yan, you’re too modest. If you hadn’t stepped in to repel that Qi Sect-level Demon Beast back then, I’m afraid I would have died long ago, and the Divine Wind Trading House wouldn’t exist today!"
"That’s right! Captain Tie Yan’s strength was at its Peak back then. A single swing of his sword swept across the land, and no demon or monster dared to come near!"
In the main hall of the Mercenary Corps, several middle-aged men in lavish clothes were seated as guests, smiling and congratulating Captain Tie Yan.
"Heh heh, you flatter me. That was so many years ago, it’s not worth mentioning!" Tie Lan’s father, Tie Yan, said with a smile.
"Captain Tie Yan, you saved our lives. How could we not mention it? If we didn’t, wouldn’t that make us ungrateful? Heh heh, by the way, Captain Tie Yan, I heard your daughter Tie Lan has returned. I was wondering if you could introduce us?"
A middle-aged man stood up.
This middle-aged man was none other than the president of the Divine Wind Empire’s largest trading house, the Divine Wind Trading House—one of the wealthiest magnates in the Empire.
"President Nie Dong, you’re too kind. Your Divine Wind Trading House is one of the top in the entire Empire. My daughter is just an uncultured, wild girl, so an introduction would be presumptuous!" Captain Tie Yan chuckled, a helpless look on his face. "Besides, my apologies, but my daughter is quite mischievous and I have no idea where she’s run off to now. When she returns, I’ll be sure to introduce her to all of you!"
Captain Tie Yan smiled and clasped his fist.
"Captain Tie Yan, you are too polite. In that case, we’ll take our leave for now. We’ll come visit another day..."
Nie Dong smiled and walked out. The remaining men nodded in unison and followed closely behind him.
"Hmph! A bunch of opportunists!"
Just as they left, a disgruntled snort came from behind the main hall, and a slender female figure walked in.
It was Tie Lan. It seemed she had been behind the hall the entire time, not off somewhere unknown as Captain Tie Yan had claimed!
"Lan’er, do not be rude!" Tie Yan chided upon hearing his daughter’s cold remark, though his face showed a look of helplessness.
"But it’s the truth! All of them—Nie Dong, Cao Dang, Zhang Jie... they all have a higher status than you, Father. A while ago, when our Iron Rock Mercenary Corps was being crushed by the Luoyong Mercenary Corps, we didn’t see them lift a finger. Now that Nie Yun has become Emperor, they all show up. What do they want? Aren’t they just hoping I’ll put in a good word for them?" frёewebnoѵēl.com
Tie Lan pouted, her face full of disdain.
The news that she was close friends with His Majesty Nie Yun had been spread by someone, and in an instant, the Iron Rock Mercenary Corps became the most sought-after group in all of Divine Wind City.
Influential figures who had never associated with them before were now flocking over one after another, desperate to curry favor!
"Brother, did Nie Yun really become the Emperor? I can hardly believe it. When I first met him, I thought he was just some pampered young master lusting after Lan’er’s beauty..." Tie Long, from the side, couldn’t help but ask.
Remembering the shy boy he’d met in the mountain forest over a month ago, Tie Long was utterly shaken and found it hard to believe.
"It’s not just you; even I can’t believe it! Although I knew from the first moment I saw him that he had a boundless future, I never could have imagined that in such a short time, he would become the Emperor of the Empire!" Tie Yan also shook his head, his face filled with shock.
The young man’s growth was simply too fast, far beyond anything they could have imagined.
"The Emperor of the Empire, Commander of the entire Empire... These people know our Iron Rock Mercenary Corps has a good relationship with His Majesty, so of course they’re all rushing over to suck up to us!" Although Tie Long was inwardly displeased by their opportunism, he also knew that the Iron Rock Mercenary Corps could use Nie Yun as a great tree to lean on for rapid development!
As the few of them were talking, a shout came from outside, and a mercenary walked in.
"Reporting to the Captain, someone outside requests an audience. He says he’s a friend of Miss Tie Lan!"
’My friend?’ "Hmph, it must be another one trying to build connections. How annoying!" Tie Lan’s face filled with disgust upon hearing the mercenary’s words.
Every single one of these people who came to build connections claimed to be her friend, but in reality, she didn’t even know most of them!
That was why she had hidden behind the main hall and had her father say she wasn’t here.
"Anyone who comes at a time like this is an important figure. Don’t be too angry!" Tie Yan gave a wry smile upon seeing his daughter’s expression.
He knew why his daughter was angry, but anyone who found out about the connection between His Majesty Nie Yun and their Mercenary Corps this quickly had to be of high status. They absolutely could not afford to offend such a person!
"Well, I find it annoying anyway. I’m going back to my room. No matter who it is, just tell them I’m not here!" Tie Lan’s brow furrowed. She stood up and turned to walk toward her room. freewebnσvel.cѳm
"Heh heh, tell me you’re not here? Am I really that annoying to you?"
Tie Lan hadn’t gotten far when she heard a light laugh from outside the hall, followed by the anxious shouts of the mercenary who had just left. "The Captain hasn’t given you permission to enter! You can’t just barge in..."
’That voice... Nie Yun?’
Hearing that familiar voice, Tie Lan froze. She immediately jumped up and turned to look outside.
Sure enough, outside the hall, she saw the familiar figure from her memories, walking over with a wide smile.
"You can’t go in! Those are the rules of our Mercenary Corps! If you don’t listen and take another step, don’t blame me for getting rough..." The mercenary on guard duty, seeing the young man ignore his warning, blocked the way and fumed.
"Cao Dang, cease your impudence! That is the current Emperor, His Majesty Nie Yun!"
Seeing his subordinate’s "diligent" display, Tie Long jumped in fright and quickly reprimanded him.
"What? His Majesty? His Majesty Nie Yun?"
The mercenary named Cao Dang trembled all over, so scared he nearly fainted on the spot.
’I actually blocked His Majesty the Emperor from entering... This... I must have a death wish!’
PS: This concludes Volume 4, "Nie Yun’s Fury," and begins Volume 5, "Secret Realm Demon Pet"!
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