Free Web NovelChapter 1345: Chapter 1344: The Emperor’s Worries
"If father finds out about this, he will definitely come to Xinluo City himself," Mu Yan said seriously.
"In that case, it would be easy for the young master to deal with Su Changfeng," the old man said with a smile.
Mu Yan was not happy at all. Even if his father came, it wouldn’t necessarily mean they could deal with Su Changfeng, and he wasn’t excited at all. He wanted to handle this matter himself, but given the current situation, it was indeed something beyond his ability.
A seven-star Beast Tamer, how could it be so easy to deal with?
"Have you found out about the opponent’s background?" Mu Yan asked.
"I’m still investigating, but I’ll definitely find out by tomorrow night," the old man replied.
Mu Yan nodded and said, "If there’s not much connection to Xingluo, offending me would mean certain death. You should know that the Mu Family is related to Xingluo."
The next day, the matter regarding the Fate Fruit began to ferment completely. Even the Emperor found it unbelievable when he heard the news.
Xingluo is actually the name of a city, but because it holds a hall-level status, everyone who can reside in Xingluo is elite, and thus the entire nation is referred to as Xingluo.
Everyone on Xingluo’s main street holds a status that would make anyone gasp. They might be ordinary within Xingluo, but in other cities, they are the most unique and noble existence.
Chenguang Hall is where the Emperor resides, and it is the supreme presence within Xingluo Territory.
The Emperor, wearing a golden robe, stood atop the main hall.
"Have you discovered who’s auctioning the Fate Fruit?" the Emperor asked casually.
"Reporting to the Emperor, we haven’t found out yet, but I have uncovered something interesting," the subordinate replied.
"What is it?" the Emperor asked.
"Su Changfeng is currently in Xinluo City."
Hearing the name Su Changfeng, the Emperor subconsciously frowned.
This person he had never met had already caused him many troublesome matters, killing people sent by the Xingluo Sect and offending a multitude of people. If not for his strong suppression, many would have likely gone looking for trouble with Su Changfeng endlessly.
He valued Su Changfeng’s strength and therefore indulged him without minding that he had killed people. However, the trouble this guy caused was indeed too much, given that many matters were related to him.
"Are you saying that he’s the one who brought out the Fate Fruit? Could it be that he is already a Primordial Master?" the Emperor asked with a frown.
"I dare not speak recklessly, but it is indeed very strange," the person said.
The Emperor nodded. Something like the Fate Fruit had never appeared in an auction before, and even in the history of Xingluo, it only appeared twice. Who would be willing to use such things as auction items?
The only person capable of such bizarre behavior could probably be Su Changfeng.
It’s known that everyone else holds the Xingluo people in great esteem, but only he dares to act against them.
"Emperor, there is actually another matter, and I don’t know whether to speak of it," the person added.
"What is it? Do not hesitate to speak," the Emperor said.
"I received news that Lord You is also headed to Xinluo City," the person said.
"With the Fate Fruit appearing in the world, her being in Xinluo City is not surprising. Even if she’s a Primordial Master, she would probably want such an item. Moreover, it is rumored that above the Primordial Master level, there exists an even more powerful realm. However, no one has ever surpassed it. If she obtains the Fate Fruit, she might be able to break through to the Holy Spirit Realm," the Emperor said indifferently. He did not find Lord You’s presence in Xinluo City surprising, even thinking it quite normal.
The Holy Spirit Realm is a legendary realm pursued by Primordial Masters of the Tianyuan Continent over many years.
The Fate Fruit is considered a shortcut for enhancing strength. Now that the Fate Fruit has appeared, it’s not surprising that You Meng appears.
"Emperor, things are not that simple. In fact, she went to Xinluo City before the news of the Fate Fruit appeared," the subordinate explained.
"Are you sure? Where did you get that information?" the Emperor asked, looking somewhat skeptical.
You Meng always has an unpredictable whereabouts. Even as the Emperor, he could not grasp her movements. The person before him, though in charge of the intelligence system within Xingluo Territory, finding You Meng’s whereabouts was not so simple.
"I found out by accident. This matter was reported just this morning, and I haven’t had time to report it to you," the person explained.
If this is the case, then indeed things aren’t as simple.
"Are you suggesting that You Meng’s appearance in Xinluo City is not for the Fate Fruit, but for Su Changfeng?" the Emperor guessed.
"That’s right, but the specifics of the situation may only be known to Lord You," the person responded.
"Though You Meng has submitted to Xingluo, Xingluo has yet to truly control her. That’s why I place so much value on Su Changfeng. Now that she has gone to Xinluo City because of Su Changfeng, their relationship is likely not simple, which is quite concerning," the Emperor said with furrowed brows.
As an expert like You Meng, she could leave Xingluo at any time, and there’s no one to stop her. Therefore, when Su Changfeng appeared, the Emperor first thought to recruit Su Changfeng and leave a good impression on him.
Unexpectedly, You Meng was still one step ahead, and the Emperor could not help but worry internally.
"Emperor, you need not worry. It’s not easy to control such an expert, and you’ve already done all you can. Even if You Meng does have other plans, it’s not something you can completely stop," the subordinate advised.
The Emperor sighed helplessly. What he said was true; this matter was indeed beyond his control.
Though he held supreme power within Xingluo, it did not mean he could do whatever he wanted. At least experts like You Meng and Su Changfeng were not ones he could command.
"I don’t have much other demands as long as they stay quietly in Xingluo and don’t go to other countries. Otherwise, even if I have to muster the power of the whole country, I must keep them in Xingluo, life or death notwithstanding. Xingluo can endure for centuries, not for lack of strength," the Emperor’s expression turned cold and he spoke with a stern voice.
The subordinate felt a jolt in his heart. He was indeed surprised by the Emperor’s reaction, but the strange thing was where the Emperor got the confidence to say he would kill two Primordial Masters?
From this, it was clear that even as a confidant of the Emperor, there were many things he could not know.
The appearance of the Fate Fruit did not only draw the Emperor’s attention; all the major families within Xingluo Territory were fervently discussing the matter.
The first reaction of each family was to quickly send people to Xinluo City to see if they could acquire the Fate Fruit at the auction.
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