"Ha ha ha, you’re right, what’s there to look at, it’s just a smelly belly button."
Jiang Dali laughed heartily, his gaze then swept over the other three rough-skinned, muscular big men. Noticing a terrifyingly strange light occasionally flashing in their eyes, he immediately had a guess in his mind.
"Do they look like people who have cultivated the Poison Infiltration Skill? Or perhaps members of the Yan Family from Chen State?"
While Jiang Dali was pondering this, the Heavenly Demoness and the three big men once again directed respectful bows towards his banquet cabin, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent after making their courtesy. Only then did they all turn to look towards Sect Leader He Taichong of the Kunlun Sect and others, sneering.
"Sect Leader He, now that we have all hurried to the scene, could it be that Princess Li only invited you three to the event?"
The Heavenly Demoness said with a light-hearted laugh, "Forgive my frankness, but if it’s just you three, there’s no need for Princess Li to struggle. She might as well concede defeat. Why bother putting yourself through unnecessary pain?"
The words "Princess Li" had barely left her mouth.
Suddenly, the crowd stirred. Some of those who were already stunned by such a commotion on the merchant ship were frightened and bewildered, now realizing that they might have become involved in some extremely dangerous political affair.
But at the same time, among the guests, suddenly nine figures stood up, forming a semi-circle as if to subtly surround the Heavenly Demoness and her three companions.
Six of them turned out to be high-ranking Players from three different guilds, with the other three being Martial World people previously engaged in playing finger-guessing games.
This scene immediately caused the faces of the Heavenly Demoness and the others to slightly darken.
"Heh heh heh, who would have thought, who would have thought, Princess Li is indeed very cunning, deliberately hiding more reinforcements among the ordinary people on the merchant ship to confuse us,"
One of the big men scoffed coldly.
"Moreover, it turns out that the majority of them are Abnormal People. It seems that the strength of these six Abnormal People is quite formidable."
The second big man also laughed lightly, apparently unfazed.
He Taichong snorted coldly, "These six Abnormal People heroes, three of them are the strongest of the new generation from Kunlun, while the other three are leading youngsters from the Kongtong, Diancang, and Qingcheng Sects.
Red River Three Killers, the three of you might not necessarily be a match for these six men. Do you still think you hold all the winning cards now?"
Hearing this, the third big man burst into laughter, his words full of mockery, "Princess Li has good tactics, indeed. However, is she not implicating all the common people on this ship with her actions?
Once we truly start fighting, swords and knives do not have eyes. If these gentlemen drinking tea and wine get hurt, how will Princess Li explain to the citizens of Tang Country?"
As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion ensued within the merchant ship. Some of the more timid gentlemen even started to cry, and while they did not dare to curse at Princess Li Xiangfang, they were already blaming her in their hearts.
Just then, a fragrant breeze suddenly appeared from the upper staircase.
The voice of Li Xiangfang came from above. She descended gracefully, escorted by a few servants, immediately drawing the eyes of everyone present.
"I have invited all these guests onto the ship, naturally, I can guarantee their safety. Moreover, among the guests is the infamous Black Wind Village Chief from the Martial World.
Red River Three Fools, I think the three of you should change your name to the Red River Three Idiots. Even if you three attack together, could you even harm a single hair on an ordinary person like the Village Chief?"
The Red River Three Killers all turned crimson with rage but did not dare to retort, instead glancing anxiously at the location of the banquet cabin before averting their gaze.
At this moment, everyone present turned their attention towards Li Xiangfang, who was descending with dignified grace behind her veil. She was like a gem suddenly released from its box, dazzling and brilliant, her splendor captivating.
Even though she was veiled, just the sight of her smooth forehead, her eyes and brows reminiscent of autumn waters, and her graceful figure were enough to inspire great courage in many of the previously timid men, not wanting to appear too cowardly in front of this beautiful princess.
Meanwhile, Jiang Dali was casually sipping his drink, perusing the missions that appeared on his panel, and contemplating as he coldly spoke.
"Princess Li need not place such a high hat on this Chief’s head. The Red River Three Fools may be a bit silly, but they wouldn’t be foolish or bold enough to provoke this Chief.
And this Chief wouldn’t be so foolish as to take a blow for someone else while simply enjoying a drink and resting. The appearance fee offered isn’t nearly enough to move even a toe for this Chief!"
His implied meaning was quite clear—he thought the appearance fee offered by Li Xiangfang was too meager.
Because by now, the panel had combined the current circumstances to present a triggered mission message.
"You have triggered a temporary scene mission: ’Royal Struggle’
Mission Content: Princess Li Xiangfang and the Fourth Prince of Tang Country had a dispute over the Imperial Family’s assessment and have since engaged in various competitions.
At this moment, it’s time for Princess Li Xiangfang and the Fourth Prince’s Martial Artists to wager and confront each other in a duel, and your arrival has intimidated the experts from both sides, causing them to be extremely wary of you.
Joining either side will influence the outcome between Princess Li Xiangfang and the Fourth Prince of Tang Country.
Mission Requirements: Join either side and defeat the experts under their command.
Mission Rewards: 1. Joining Princess Li’s side will gain you 300 favor points (note, accumulating enough favor could chance becoming the Prince Consort of Tang Country), 1000 Cultivation Points, 1000 Potential Points, 200 favor points from Li Shimin, 200 reputation with the Tang court, and an opportunity for a promotion in rank.
2. Join the Fourth Prince’s side and you will gain 200 favor points from the Fourth Prince and the current Crown Prince of Tang Country, 1000 Cultivation Points, 1000 Potential Points, ten thousand pieces of gold, 500 reputation with the Tang court, and a guaranteed promotion in rank."