As soon as Shen Luo and the other two entered the main hall, the sound of flowing water could be heard.
Shen Luo looked over and saw that there was a ten-foot-wide passage in the middle of the main hall. On both sides of the passage were two semicircular ponds. There were two springs in each of the ponds. The water was bubbling, and it was filled with dense Spirit Qi.
After passing through the passage, there was a vestibule, and then there was a golden throne that was slightly higher than the vestibule.
At this moment, a young woman in a snow-white robe was sitting on the throne. Her snow-white hair was draped over her shoulders, and she wore a unique crystal crown on her head. Her face was beautiful but not glamorous. Her temperament was graceful, and it was easy to forget her beauty.
There were a few people standing in front of the throne. The leader of the group was a blond woman in a black robe. Two big fox ears stood up from her blond hair, and she held a long silver staff in her hand. She was extremely beautiful, but her eyes were filled with indifference. She looked majestic without being angry.
For some reason, Shen Luo looked at her and felt that this blond woman in a black robe was more majestic than the woman on the throne.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Shen Luo and the other two walked forward and bowed in the direction of the throne.
"We came from afar, so there's no need to be so courteous." The woman waved her hand and said lightly.
Her voice was ethereal, and it was like listening to heavenly music.
Then, she saw the green vine that was still tied to Mi Su's hand. She frowned and looked at the middle-aged guard.
"Your Majesty, she didn't want to take it off …" The middle-aged guard immediately knelt and said.
"I …"
Just as Mi Su was about to complain, she saw a stern gaze directed at her.
"Nonsense." The blond woman in a black robe shouted. She waved her hand and removed the green vine on Mi Su's hand.
"Grandma …" Mi Su muttered softly.
Shen Luo's heart skipped a beat. As expected, the black-robed woman in front of him was not simple. She was the rumored Strategist Su.
One of the strategists glanced at her but didn't pay her any attention. He just looked at Shen Luo and asked, "What business do you have here?"
"Junior Shen Luo is here to send Mi Su back safely. But now that I'm here, I'd like to ask you, Monarch, why did you attack Chang 'an?" Shen Luo asked calmly.
"Are you here on behalf of the Great Tang government?" The King of Green Hill asked.
Shen Luo thought about it and shook his head.
In his opinion, it didn't matter who he represented. What was important was to figure out the conspiracy behind this matter.
"What? Shen Luo hesitated for a moment and then added. "I don't represent the Tang government, so I don't have the right to hear your explanation."
"Brat, don't be rude," a strategist Su narrowed his eyes and said coldly.
"Shen Daoyou, you've misunderstood. It's not that I can't give you an explanation, but we don't know what's going on and can't explain it." The King of Green Hill sighed and said.
Shen Luo's expression relaxed when he heard that.
He said slowly, "To be honest, I also feel that there's something else behind this matter. But since it concerns the relationship between the two countries, I still hope that the King of Green Hill can find out the truth as soon as possible and give the Great Tang an explanation to prevent worse effects."
"So, you're willing to believe that the Green Hill Kingdom is innocent?" The King of Green Hill asked.
"I just feel that there's something suspicious about this matter. That's why I hope that you can investigate it." Shen Luo said.
"What's there to be suspicious about? It's obvious that the human race has been dissatisfied with the Green Hill Fox Clan for a long time. This time, they're just looking for an excuse to deal with us." A Green Hill Elder with a hooked nose said.
"If the human race really wanted to attack the Green Hill Kingdom, why would they use Chang 'an as bait? Isn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?" Even though Shen Luo had a good temper, he was still a little angry when he heard such words.
As soon as he said that, the entire hall was filled with noise.
"Impudent! How dare a mere early-stage True Immortal cultivator speak so arrogantly? "The hook-nosed cultivator was furious.
"Brat, you're really rude …" Another person chimed in.
For a moment, all kinds of reproachful voices sounded in the hall.
"Shut up, all of you." Suddenly, a stern voice was heard.
The King of Green Hill, who had always been gentle, finally lost his temper and said, "No matter what the truth is, we should first investigate our own problems. After all, Granny Qiu and the others were directly involved in the second disaster."
As soon as he said that, the hall finally quieted down.
All the elders looked at Advisor Su. After all, Granny Qiu and the others had always been the retainers of the Chief Elder.
After a moment of silence, Advisor Su suddenly said, "The King's words are reasonable, but just in case, we still have to guard against the Tang Empire taking this opportunity to attack us. Our country should actively take precautions."
Shen Luo heard that and frowned.
Her words were undoubtedly saying that even if they were to fall out because of this, they were not afraid of going to war with the Tang Empire.
"Shen Daoyou, the Green Hill Kingdom has no intention of being hostile to the Tang Empire. Since you also think that this matter is suspicious, are you willing to stay in the Green Hill Kingdom and investigate the truth together to prove our innocence?" Advisor Su suddenly said.
At first, there was nothing wrong with this statement, but Shen Luo thought of another deeper meaning.
"I came here mainly to escort Mi Su, and I don't want to care about anything else. The reason why I said so much is that I don't want the Green Hill Kingdom and the Tang Empire to fight each other one day. As for the investigation, I have no interest in participating, "Shen Luo said.
"Shen Daoyou, these words are incorrect. You …"
"Since Shen Daoyou is not willing to participate, the Grand Elder should not force him," the King of Green Hill interrupted before Advisor Su could finish speaking.
Shen Luo naturally understood the kindness in his words.
Advisor Su heard this and did not say anything else.
Shen Luo clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, this junior has already achieved his goal and safely escorted Miss Mi Su back, so this junior will take his leave."
"Putting aside everything else, Shen Daoyou has done me a great favor by bringing Mi Su back. He should stay as a guest for a few days so that we can play host to him," Advisor Su said.
"That's right. Big Brother Shen, please stay with our tribe for a few days so that we can properly entertain you," Mi Su hurriedly said.
"This junior appreciates Grand Elder's kindness, but this junior still has important matters to attend to and needs to make a long trip to Tianji City. Time is of the essence, so it is not appropriate for me to stay any longer," Shen Luo said.
"No matter how urgent it is, there's no need to be in such a hurry. Business is business, personal is personal. Since you've brought Mi Su back safely, our tribe is indebted to you. We should at least entertain you for a while," Advisor Su insisted.
"That's right. Big Brother Shen, you should stay with our tribe for a night. Tonight, I'll take you to see our tribe's Serene Moon Lake. The moonlight there is as famous as our golden sunrise," Mi Su said as she pulled on Shen Luo's arm.
Shen Luo hesitated, but seeing that he couldn't refuse, he could only nod in agreement.
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