"Please wait here for a moment," the True Man is currently receiving an emissary from Beiming State and will meet with you shortly.
Xiao Jie and his two companions sat in the side hall of the Xiao Yue Palace, marveling at the scenery outside the window. Master Xiao Yue’s palace was situated at the very top of a giant tree, providing a view of floating clouds and flying birds as well as the extensive tree houses and city walls beneath the towering tree.
Indeed, from such a height, the scenery was splendid.
Xiao Jie couldn’t resist capturing a few screenshots, feeling they could be used as wallpapers. This was a habit he had developed back when he played video games.
It must be said that, in terms of scenery alone, the magnificence of Jumu City far surpassed that of Xiaofeng City.
Although Xiaofeng City was also majestic, it seemed quite ordinary compared to Jumu City, which was built around towering, sky-piercing trees.
After quite a wait, it was finally their turn.
As the three of them entered the outer hall, they happened to see an NPC walking out from the inside.
Wang An Country (special envoy from Beiming State): Level 36. Life Value: 2000.
That Wang An Country was very arrogant, telling the guard at the door, "I’ll rest at the embassy. Once your State Governor has made a decision, just come and notify me." Then he swaggered away.
Xiao Jie watched with curiosity, wondering who this person was that seemed so imposing. He also didn’t know what had been discussed with Master Xiao Yue.
At this very moment, inside the inner hall—
Master Xiao Yue was discussing the recent conversation with his ministers.
"Hmph, that barbarian from the north, Long Wushang, actually thinks that just because he has the blood of the Dragon Emperor, he can ask us to Discover more novels on NovelHub - your gateway to endless stories. Does he think the Canglin Heavenly Feather Army is just for show?"
The minister gently advised, "The Dragon Emperor has fallen a thousand years ago, and the Longhua Empire is now a thing of the past. Although Long Wushang is a descendant of the Dragon Emperor, he’s not the direct heir but merely a side branch. He took the position of State Governor of Beiming State through brute force. Perhaps it’s this that has made him so conceited.
Why should the True Man be upset with such a deluded individual? It’s just the wishful thinking of ignorant people. Just dismiss it and move on."
"Fine, with the important affairs of the war to the south, let’s tolerate him for now. After we deal with the scum of the Demon Star Tower, we’ll settle the account with him—Who’s next on the list to meet?"
"It’s a messenger from Sky Wolf City."
As Xiao Jie waited, the doors of the inner hall suddenly opened, and he saw a beautiful woman dressed in pink appearing at the door.
Eh, a minister from Canglin State is actually a woman.
The woman in pink spoke softly, "Come in."
As the three of them walked into the inner hall and saw the person seated on the throne, they were taken aback.
Xiao Jie was surprised to find that Master Xiao Yue was a woman?
Her face was exceedingly handsome, with eyes cold as stars, skin white as jade, adorned in a silver treasure armor lined with fur-trimmed wolf’s hide battle robe, and a crescent circlet on her head with a pearl set atop, emitting a soft spiritual light. The light shone on the silver armor, casting a chilling radiance that carried an indescribable cold beauty alongside its stern presence.
Beside the throne lay two Demonized Giant Wolves, their size comparable to Dong Lingzi’s.
Master Xiao Yue (State Governor of Canglin State): Level 59 faction leader. Life Value: 6600.
When Master Xiao Yue saw Xiao Jie, she gave a slight nod and was about to speak when her brows suddenly furrowed.
She stood up, stepped down from the throne, and approached Xiao Jie.
The surrounding guards were surprised to see the State Governor behaving in such a manner.
What was even more astonishing was that Master Xiao Yue leaned in close to Xiao Jie and sniffed.
Xiao Jie was startled, wondering what was going on.
He heard Master Xiao Yue snort coldly, "Hmph, you reek of that old dog’s scent. Did the Kaiyang Sect send you?"
Xiao Jie’s heart sank, thinking to himself, what’s happening? It didn’t seem like she had a simple friendship with the Kaiyang Star Lord.
That sounded like quite a grudge.
Perhaps there was some history between them that was difficult to revisit.
This was getting complicated. He hoped it wouldn’t lead to trouble for himself.
Xiao Jie hurriedly said, "I was commissioned by the Guardian of Sky Wolf City, Ling Hu Ping, to deliver a message. However, I did meet with the Kaiyang Star Lord before setting out."
Master Xiao Yue’s expression softened a little. She took her seat again, "Speak, what brings you here?"
"The demon creatures around Sky Wolf City are restless, repeatedly attacking villages and slaughtering the people. Ling Hu Ping does not have enough soldiers to resist them, so he has specially penned a letter, which he entrusted to me to deliver to the True Man. I’m not sure what it specifically contains, perhaps a request for your guidance."
Saying so, he right-clicked to submit the Task Item [Ling Hu Ping’s Recommendation Letter].
Master Xiao Yue took it and sighed after looking at it, "Another request for military aid. Those demons really don’t know what’s good for them. If it weren’t for the pressing matters of the war in the south, I’d surely go there myself to teach them some manners. The letter mentions you saved an orphan along the way—very good, in these troubled times it’s rare to find genuine kindness."
She casually handed the letter to the pink-clad female official.
"I am aware of the matter. I’ll make arrangements for it in due course. Do you have anything else?"
Her tone was one of certainty even though she posed it as a question.
Xiao Jie braced himself and said, "Aside from this, I indeed have a personal matter for which I seek the True Man’s assistance."
"Humph, say it. If it’s not too outrageous, I might be willing to help you on account of that old dog."
That was a relief. Despite the grudge, it seemed their relationship was quite deep.
"I wish to request to read the three volumes of the Heavenly Book to cultivate my spirit, eliminate the malice in my heart."
Master Xiao Yue actually laughed upon hearing this, thankfully not a cold one this time.