Free Web NovelChapter 172: Chapter 172: The Queen of Land Empire
The Land king stared at Hu Lieyuan in silence, shock clearly visible for the first time.
Hu Lieyuan noticed it.
A slight smile curved at his lips before he quickly lowered his head again.
"Father," he said calmly, "not only do I know who has taken her, I also know where she has been taken."
The king’s eyes sharpened.
"She has been taken to the secret base of the twin pirates."
Silence fell heavily in the hall. The king was stunned again.
The secret base?
No one knew where the twin pirates’ hidden territory was, including the Sea Empire, Sky Empire, and Sand Empire.
For years, they had hunted the twin pirates, yet their true headquarters had never been found.
And now his second son claimed to know.
For a brief moment, something like despair flickered in the king’s eyes.
If she was truly at their secret base...
Rescuing her safely would be nearly impossible.
But more importantly...
Why?
Why would the twin pirates kidnap the most precious female of the four empires?
She belonged to all of them.
Even if she was born in the Land Empire, she still fell under the protection of the temple, and whoever could win her from any empire could have her.
The king’s mind raced. Before he could stop himself, the thought slipped out.
"Do they want an heir?" His voice was low but steady. The possibility was not absurd.
Everyone knew the twin pirates’ bloodline was rare and powerful. But finding a suitable high ranking female for them was nearly impossible.
For ordinary warriors, gaining a high tier female was already difficult.
For the twin pirates, who were enemies of all four empires, it was almost impossible.
If they wanted to continue their bloodline...
If they wanted a powerful heir...
Then targeting the Precious Female made sense.
She alone could elevate their lineage. She alone could give birth to a child powerful enough to change the balance.
The king’s expression darkened.
If that was truly their motive, then this matter was far more serious than simple kidnapping.
And standing below the throne, Hu Lieyuan lowered his gaze to hide the satisfaction flickering in his eyes.
The shock on his father’s face meant one thing. He had succeeded.
Now the king would have no choice but to support him in rescuing the Precious Female.
And once he went there...
He would make sure everything happened according to his plan. He knew very well how powerful that clan was.
If the bloodline of that superior race fell into his hands...
He would rise beyond anyone’s control. He had already discussed everything with his mother. Without her support and her connections, he would never have been able to locate the exact position of the Precious Female.
Now he only needed to act. But all he wanted was that when he got her she must already be carrying the child of the precious race.
In his mind, his thoughts were the same as his father’s. What did the twin pirates lack aside from an heir? So their reason must also be the same. And once she carried their child... freewebnσvel.cѳm
Then he could snatch the female from the twin pirates and weaken them. Not only would he become untouchable, but he would also get the throne and the Precious Female.
With that bloodline power, no one could stop him from inheriting the empire.
The plan was perfect.
All that remained was execution.
A cold gleam flashed in his eyes.
Just as the king narrowed his gaze and asked, "Where did you get this news?"
The grand hall doors were suddenly pushed open.
A slightly high pitched voice rang out.
"My dear, I have missed you." Then a fake sob followed.
"Oh! My child, Yuan is here as well?"
She called him by the sickly sweet nickname, making Hu Lieyuan smile faintly.
The queen walked in gracefully, her chin lifted proudly.
Perfect timing, Mother. Hu Lieyuan immediately stepped forward, took her hand, and kissed her knuckles respectfully.
She patted his hand with affection before walking toward the throne.
The king stood. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
As protocol demanded, he bowed and kissed her hand before she finally seated herself beside him.
The queen was not from the royal bloodline.
There was no royal born female left who could inherit the throne, and that was why the crown had ultimately fallen to him.
If she had been of royal blood, her status would have been even higher.
But even so...
Females in this world held a superior position. Her authority in court was immense. Still, the final decisions belonged to him.
He was the king. And he would not allow her son to ruin his empire.
He hid the coldness in his eyes as he looked at the mother and son.
The queen gently circled her hands around his arm, acting soft and affectionate.
"Look at our son," she said warmly. "He has grown so capable. He even brought such important news."
She turned to glance proudly at Hu Lieyuan.
"Once he rescues the Precious Female, let him marry her. They will surely give us beautiful children."
Hu Lieyuan immediately bowed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty... Mother."
The king remained silent for a long moment.
Then he gave a small nod, neither agreeing nor refusing.
Hu Lieyuan stepped forward again.
"Father, since I obtained the news, allow me to lead this mission. I will personally take your elite squad and hunt down the twin pirates."
The king was stunned for a moment.
He had not expected his second son to directly demand his elite squad. So this was his reason for coming here. But he could not find any fault.
He was his son and had brought such big news. It was only right for him to provide him with the elite squad. But would it be alright to let his guards go with him?
Before he could respond, the queen gently nudged his arm.
"Our son is eager to serve the empire. Let him prove himself," she said softly. "And rescue the female."
The king looked at them both and how they were manipulating him to their will, but he was too powerless to oppose them. And this matter was too important to delay.
After a long silence, he finally spoke.
"Very well. You will lead the mission. But remember..." His gaze turned sharp.
"The priority is the safety of the Precious Female."
Hu Lieyuan lowered his head deeply to hide the satisfaction in his eyes.
"Yes, Father."
The queen smiled faintly with a gleam in her eyes. Finally. This old man did not create any trouble for her.
She just had to wait until her son found that precious female. Then she would take care of this old man, and then his son.
Her eyes turned sharp as disgust rose in her eyes. How dare this old man still think about that lowly female even after her death? She had taken care of her. Soon she would also send him to his beloved female.
The queen smirked as her gaze met with her son’s.
