As the grand ceremony approached, guests from all around began to arrive in droves at the Great Xia capital city.
The first to arrive was the Ninth Prince Li Tianqiong of the Great Li Dynasty.
He came as a representative of the Great Li Dynasty.
His gaze was complex as he looked at Lin Beifan, who hadn’t changed a bit.
He had known Lin Beifan for only a year and a half, at which time the other was just an emperor of a great kingdom and not someone he took seriously.
But now, he was about to establish his own Dynasty!
Moreover, it was a grand Dynasty with a territory and population comparable to an Empire and a Grandmaster at its helm!
In terms of status, position, and power, Lin Beifan had far surpassed him!
And yet, he was still just a prince with no progress to speak of.
In Lin Beifan’s presence, he felt somewhat ashamed.
“Lin Beifan, congratulations on establishing your Dynasty and shaking the four seas!”
Lin Beifan laughed proudly: “Thank you, thank you! I am very pleased that you could come! After all, there are not many who can be considered my friends, but you are one of them!”
Remembering the grudges and camaraderie between them, the Ninth Prince couldn’t help but laugh as well.
Two years ago, they were rivals in love, openly and secretly competing over Chai Yuxin.
Although he lost every time and was itching with hatred back then, now he couldn’t help but smile at the memories.
Those were the days of unscrupulous youth!
Isn’t that what youth is all about?
There’s laughter and there are tears!
It’s just that some people are responsible for the laughter, while others bear the tears!
Lin Beifan was struck by a thought: “By the way, how is Han Chuchu?”
The Ninth Prince replied: “After our marriage arrangement was called off, her father was very angry and confined her to reflect on her mistakes. She’s still in that state, and I don’t know the specifics!”
“I see, that puts my mind at ease!” Lin Beifan nodded.
“It’s also a good thing that the relationship was broken off; otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to carry on!” The Ninth Prince thought of her cruelty and felt extremely relieved.
Lin Beifan patted his shoulder, comforting him: “It’s for the best. As long as you don’t blame me in the future, it’s all good!”
The Ninth Prince was puzzled: “Blame you for what? I should be thanking you! If it wasn’t for your help in persuading her, she might not have been determined to call off the engagement! Lin Beifan, I cannot thank you enough!”
Lin Beifan was deeply moved: “No need to thank me, it’s what I should do!”
“By the way, where is senior sister?” asked the Ninth Prince.
Lin Beifan became very alert: “You haven’t given up on her, have you?”
“How could I?”
The Ninth Prince gave a wry smile of resignation: “I’m well aware that there’s no future for me and senior sister, so I’ve long since given up! But since I’m here, I ought to pay a visit, right?”
“That’s true. I’ll take you to her!”
Two days later, the leader of the Demon Sect, Zi Liuli, arrived.
Lin Beifan received her with all due respect. Somewhat surprised, he asked, “Is there a need for the leader herself to visit just because my Great Xia is establishing a Dynasty?”
It should be noted that the Demon Sect is one of the seven great transcendent powers of the age! (TLN: 4 Empires, 3 Sects)
As a Grandmaster and the leader of the Demon Sect, Zi Liuli’s status was even higher than that of an Empire Emperor!
His Great Xia was merely a great kingdom on the verge of establishing a Dynasty. It would have been sufficient to send a distinguished disciple or an elder to attend.
There was really no need for the leader herself to go to such lengths.
Zi Liuli smiled slightly, this was no small matter!
Behind Great Xia stood a Great Grandmaster, and that alone put them on equal footing with the Demon Sect!
That’s why she had to come in person, to get acquainted with that senior. If issues arose in the future, it would be easier to negotiate.
Otherwise, who would pay attention to you if you only seek help at the last minute?
“I happened to be free these days, so I came. Does Your Majesty not welcome me?”
Lin Beifan laughed heartily: “How could that be? Your visit is an honor for our Great Xia. I toast to you!”
“Please, Your Majesty!” Zi Liuli also raised her glass.
After a few drinks, Zi Liuli asked, “By the way, where is Yaoyao? I haven’t seen her since she went here!”
“She’s gone to the Hengduan Mountain Range to practice. Shee returns every few days!”
Zi Liuli was somewhat angry after hearing this: “This Yaoyao really doesn’t know what’s important. To neglect important matters and go off to practice?”
Lin Beifan was a bit confused: “Isn’t practicing the most important matter?”
It used to be, but not now! Zi Liuli thought to herself.
Her little disciple was extremely talented, but even at her peak, She would only be a Grandmaster. Unless there is an external intervention, advancing further was as difficult as reaching the heavens.
But here was a living Great Grandmaster.
If she could win over Lin Beifan, wouldn’t the Great Grandmaster behind Great Xia stand with the Demon Sect?
Besides, rather than practingcing in the mountains, practicing close to him would be the same!
It was like losing a watermelon while picking up a sesame seed!
The more Zi Liuli thought about it, the angrier she became: “Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will bring her back right away to apologize to you!”
Her figure whooshed, quickly disappearing from his sight.
Lin Beifan blinked, still confused.
Guests continued to arrive in Great Xia, and finally, the day of the grand ceremony arrived!
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