The man's voice was deep and steady. It was awe-inspiring.
If it were an ordinary person, they would have been intimidated by the Soul Calming Voice and kowtowed immediately.
However, Ji Tianxing did not react. He remained standing in the great hall with an indifferent expression.
He raised his head and looked at the seat of honor, his gaze landing on the wide golden throne.
He saw a young man dressed in dark red sitting on the throne. He wore a five-clawed golden dragon robe and a crown with nine dragons on his head.
He was tall and burly, and his eyes were deep and sharp. He exuded a powerful and domineering aura.
This was the current Emperor of Great Yan, Yan Yongning.
In the dark corner behind him, there was a faint wisp of black mist. It was impossible to see what it was.
But Ji Tianxing was able to tell with one look that that wisp of faintly discernible black fog was actually a ninth stage realm God Monarch expert.
'He must be Yan Yongning's loyal old servant. Or perhaps, he's a capable subordinate? '
He thought to himself, but his expression did not change. He said to Yan Yongning, "As expected of Great Yan's Emperor. Your mind is so clear that it's admirable."
Yan Yongning raised an eyebrow and said with a faint smile, "Haha … If I don't even have a brain, how can I sit on the throne and control such a huge empire?
Tianxing! I've been very kind to you. Are you not even willing to address me as Your Majesty?
Or are you saying that you don't want to be a subject of the Great Yan Empire? "
On the surface, it sounded like Yan Yongning was blaming Ji Tianxing for being arrogant and not knowing how to respect his superiors.
However, there was a deeper meaning to his words.
He was testing Ji Tianxing to see if Ji Tianxing would submit to him. Was Ji Tianxing disloyal to him?
Ji Tianxing smiled and said indifferently, "We both know whether you're being kind or fearful of me. Why do you have to point it out?
Moreover, I'm from another race. I'm not a subject of the Great Yan Empire. "
Yan Yongning frowned when he saw how decisive Ji Tianxing's reply was without the slightest hesitation.
However, he didn't flare up. Instead, he said expressionlessly, "Tianxing, although you do have some strength, you are indeed impressive.
However, you have to know that this is the Great Yan Empire. There are many crouching tigers and hidden dragons.
The Empire's tens of thousands of years of history is not something you can imagine.
It's normal for young people to be arrogant because of their talents, but overconfidence is arrogance, and you'll suffer a great loss! "
Ji Tianxing smiled again and said indifferently, "You said this because you haven't seen through me completely.
What does the strength of the Great Yan Empire have to do with me? "
Before this, Yan Yongning had been pondering and considering.
Ji Tianxing would definitely come to the Imperial City.
If he snuck into the Imperial City, he would definitely have other motives. He would most likely cause a huge commotion, so they had to guard against him strictly.
But he swaggered into the Imperial City, which was equivalent to announcing to everyone: I have no other intentions. My goal is very clear. Don't worry …
Now that Yan Yongning heard these two sentences again, his brows relaxed, and his heart calmed down a lot.
Ji Tianxing's meaning was clear: The strength of the Great Yan Empire had nothing to do with me. Anyway, I'm not going to make the Great Yan Empire an enemy.
Since that was the case, Yan Yongning's heart calmed down a lot. He asked again, "I asked the imperial envoy to tell you clearly that the Great Yan Empire doesn't welcome you. Why did you come?
Did you think that Prince Lian would return to the Imperial City to seek protection after escaping to the Great Yan Empire?
So, you came to the Imperial City this time to kill him? "
When he asked this question, the corners of his mouth curled up in a faint smile.
Obviously, he was waiting for Ji Tianxing to nod and give a definite answer.
In that case, he could tell the truth and make Ji Tianxing's hopes dashed.
Deep in his heart, he really wanted to see Ji Tianxing's disappointed expression after his miscalculation.
After all, he was also a confident and arrogant young genius. He couldn't stand Ji Tianxing's arrogance.
To his surprise, Ji Tianxing shook his head and said with a playful smile, "You and I both know that Prince Lian is not in the Imperial City. Why do you have to ask?
I believe you know better than me where Prince Lian is really hiding. "
Yan Yongning frowned and asked doubtfully, "Since you're not here to kill him, what are you doing in the Imperial City?
As far as I know, this is your first time in the Great Yan Empire. You have no relatives or friends here.
You don't belong to any faction behind you.
Therefore, you have no reason to come to the Imperial City. "
Before Ji Tianxing came, Yan Yongning had asked Black Flame to investigate and gather information.
He had analyzed and analyzed many times, but he still couldn't figure out why Ji Tianxing came to the Imperial City other than to kill Prince Lian.
Ji Tianxing's smile became even more playful. He said, "The 18 neighboring kingdoms have all submitted to the Great Yan Empire.
In the north of the Tianbei Region, the Great Yan Empire is the overlord.
Moreover, the Great Yan Empire has been passed down for more than 30,000 years. It has a very deep foundation … "
Yan Yongning puffed out his chest and felt a little proud when he heard this.
However, Ji Tianxing changed the topic and made a request that made him speechless.
"Therefore, the Great Yan Empire should know the history of the past tens of thousands of years.
Moreover, the Great Yan Empire had the largest collection of history books.
I came to the Imperial City this time to ask for your help.
I want to investigate a very important matter and check the Great Yan Empire's book collection. "
After hearing this, Yan Yongning's eyes widened as he stared at Ji Tianxing in astonishment.
He was stunned for a moment before he recovered and asked in disbelief, "You risked being attacked and killed to come to the Imperial City just for this matter?"
Ji Tianxing raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why? Is there a problem? Or is this very difficult for you? You're not willing to help? "
"No, no, no …" Yan Yongning hurriedly waved his hands and said, "What's so difficult about this? I just can't believe that you're doing this for such a small matter.
Isn't this too … too much of a fuss?
Any imperial official above the sixth rank can enter the Imperial Palace's book collection and read the books at will. They just need to register … "
Ji Tianxing waved his hands and explained, "You're mistaken. I'm not talking about the kind of book collection that is open to the public and can be accessed by anyone.
I'm talking about the book collection that contains classified information. What I want to investigate is top secret.
Previously, I didn't find any relevant clues in the Bloody Flame and Raging Flame Divine Nations. "
This time, it was Yan Yongning's turn to wave his hands and refuse without hesitation.
"No! Don't even think about it!
The book collection in the book collection is all top secret. How can I let you read it?
Not to mention you, even if I want to enter the book collection, the Pavilion Elders will have to register, interrogate, and supervise the whole process … "
Ji Tianxing was not surprised by this answer at all, and he was prepared for it.
He stared at Yan Yongning and said with a faint smile, "What if I insist on entering?"
Yan Yongning's face fell immediately. His expression became serious, and his eyes became more serious.
"You're serious?"
Sword Piercing the Nine Heavens
Sword Piercing the Nine Heavens
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