Rain Admiration Pavilion.
It was an elegant place in the palace where members of the royal family would listen to and observe the rain.
There was a pool of clear water in front of the pavilion with lotus flowers and leaves floating on it. Beside the pool, there were plantains and bamboos.
Be it the spring rain or autumn rain, they would fall on different plants. Coupled with the different mental states of those listening to the rain, different sounds would ring in their ears and hearts with a unique charm.
Not long after Su Zimo and the other two entered the palace, someone came forward and brought them here.
There were only two people in the Rain Admiration Pavilion.
One of them was Bai Yuhan who had arrived first.
The other person wore golden brocade robes and had shoulder-length hair. Standing in front of the window, he gazed at the skies. Although his back was facing everyone and his appearance could not be seen, there was an indescribable might that made one feel impressed.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The bearded man and Bald Eagle hurriedly knelt on one knee and greeted with cupped fists.
"Yes,"
The emperor's voice was deep and magnetic.
Su Zimo's gaze flickered as he looked at the emperor's back view.
"Reporting …"
Right then, an Imperial Army soldier sprinted over and said in a deep voice, "Ten elders of True Fire Weapon Workshop, True Fire Elixir Workshop request an audience!"
"Granted,"
The emperor replied once more as a reply.
Bald Eagle glanced sideways at the bearded man provocatively and sneered repeatedly.
The bearded man was unmoved and had a calm expression.
Before long, ten Perfected Jin Dan streaked through the air and almost all of them were old men with white hair and beards!
Although those Jin Dan Perfected Beings were from True Fire Sect, they had stayed in the capital for hundreds of years.
For example, Elder Zhang of True Fire Weapon Workshop was considered the youngest among the ten of them.
The emperor did not turn back or say anything, merely gazing at the skies.
Unknowingly, the skies were already filled with dark clouds and a downpour was about to happen.
Nobody could figure out the thoughts of the Emperor of Great Zhou.
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the Rain Admiration Pavilion turned oppressive and gloomy.
Bai Yuhan stepped forward and said, "If anyone has anything to say, say it here. His Majesty will make the final decision."
The ten elders of True Fire Sect exchanged glances. One of them stood out and pointed at Su Zimo. "This man killed wantonly in the capital with no regard for the law. Not only did he kill two disciples of True Fire Sect for no reason, he even killed two Scarlet Vulture guards. His intentions are punishable!"
Rumble!
At this moment, there was a sudden clap of thunder.
Near, heavy rain poured down like torrential rain.
In the pouring rain, Vulture said slowly, "Your Majesty, this person ignores the law and is no different from challenging the majesty of the emperor. If we don't kill him, we won't be able to face the emperor. If we don't kill him, we won't be able to appease the anger of the people. If we don't kill him, we won't be able to uphold the law of the country!"
"Besides that, this kid has committed a heinous crime. As the Grand Commander of the Azure Falcon Guards, not only did Mu Dongqing not avoid arousing suspicion, he even stood out to protect this person and almost caused a huge battle to break out and cause the guards to kill each other! In my opinion, we should strip Mu Dongqing of his position as Grand Commander and imprison him for all eternity! "
Following Bald Eagle's words, the rain outside turned heavier.
The raindrops fell on the banana leaf, fiercely and rapidly. There was actually a faint murderous intent that pervaded the Rain-Admiring Pavilion.
The emperor stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the rain outside without saying anything.
The Rain Admiration Pavilion fell into a momentary silence.
The atmosphere turned increasingly oppressive.
After a moment, Su Zimo spoke slowly, "Everyone, there's one thing that you've missed out. He Xing was the one who attacked me first."
Elder Zhang of True Fire Weapon Workshop sneered, "From what I know, He Xing merely wanted to slap you or humiliate you at most. However, you killed him!"
Su Zimo replied indifferently, "He didn't die in vain since he humiliated me."
"Haha!"
Elder Zhang burst into laughter. "What a joke. What's your status? He Xing has to pay with his life just because he humiliated you?"
"Given my status, He Xing can't touch me. If he touches me, he'll die!" Su Zimo said word by word.
The expressions of the ten elders of True Fire Sect changed.
They could vaguely sense that Su Zimo was not joking.
Bald Eagle also realized that something was amiss with the situation.
The fact that Su Zimo could remain so calm in front of the emperor meant that he had something to rely on!
"Based on what?!"
Elder Zhang grit his teeth and asked.
Right then, another voice sounded from the Rain Admiration Pavilion.
"Based on the fact that he's the number one Weapon Refinement Master of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the owner of Mo Spirit Weapon Workshop … Mo Ling!"
Everyone turned towards the voice and saw the emperor turning around slowly, revealing his true appearance. His forehead was broad and he exuded an imposing aura without anger. His eyes were bright – it was the yellow-robed man who visited Mo Spirit Weapon Workshop a few months ago!
The moment he said that, apart from the bearded man, everyone present was stunned and dumbfounded.
That green-robed cultivator was Mo Ling?
Shouldn't Mo Ling be Perfected Jin Dan?
That person was only at late-stage Foundation Establishment – how could he refine supreme-grade spirit weapons?
Elder Zhang's mind was in a mess. As a late-stage Foundation Establishment, how could Mo Ling have survived the assassination attempt a few months ago?
If those words did not come from the emperor's mouth, no one would believe it.
Even now, everyone present was still doubtful and full of doubts.
The bearded man was rather calm after knowing about Su Zimo's identity.
However, a look of realization flashed through Bai Yuhan's eyes as she lamented internally, "So, that's your trump card. No wonder you're so calm."
No matter what excuses True Fire Sect and Bald Eagle had, as long as Su Zimo revealed his identity, the situation would be reversed!
Among them, the most confused person was the commander of the Scarlet Vulture guards, Bald Eagle.
How was that possible …
Why did he suddenly …
Bald Eagle thought of countless possibilities but the only thing he did not expect was for the person before him to be Mo Ling!
If that was the case, He Xing's attempt to humiliate the number one Weapon Refinement Master of the capital of Great Zhou could only be considered as asking for it and deserved to die.
Unknowingly, the rain outside had stopped!
The downpour came suddenly and stopped just as quickly.
The emperor looked at Su Zimo with a bright gaze and smiled. "Mr. Mo, long time no see. How have you been?"
Initially, the emperor thought that his sudden appearance would definitely shock Su Zimo.
However, on the contrary, Su Zimo's expression was calm and he looked extremely calm.
Su Zimo merely bowed slightly and cupped his fists. "You flatter me."
The reason why he was so calm was because Su Zimo had already vaguely guessed the identity of the yellow-robed man a few months ago!
Bald Eagle knew that his previous actions had already incurred the wrath of Su Zimo. At that moment, he made up his mind and said in a deep voice, "Even if you're Mo Ling and it's perfectly justifiable for you to kill He Xing, why did you kill my Scarlet Vulture guards?!"
Su Zimo said, "Previously, the Scarlet Vulture guards chose to turn a blind eye to He Xing and Pang Ming's lion attacks. Why is it that when it comes to me, the Scarlet Vulture guards want to kill me without a second word?"
"Lord commander, I even suspect that you and True Fire Sect have ulterior motives and worked together to set up this trap in Yongxing City to kill me!"
The moment he said that, the expressions of the ten elders of True Fire Sect and Bald Eagle changed.
Su Zimo's words were akin to a battle of words and were enough to strike at their hearts!
Prior to this, the emperor of Great Zhou had clearly announced that no one was to find trouble with Mo Ling in the future.
But now, they had coincidentally gotten into a conflict with Mo Ling. If they could not explain it clearly, it would be easy for the emperor of Great Zhou to misunderstand.
At that time, they would be the ones to bear the wrath of the emperor!
In just a few words, he had turned the situation around!
Outside the Rain Admiration Pavilion, a ray of sunlight broke through the dark clouds and shone on the pond, reflecting a gorgeous glow.
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