When the cunning rabbit is dead, the hound is cooked!
When the birds are gone, the slingshot is put away!
What a good tactic! As expected of an emperor!
Chu Rui had already thought of this before he made his move. After all, it was better to think more before doing something. After all, it was better to be prepared for a rainy day. He had also thought of this outcome, and the probability of it happening was very high. With his temper, it was impossible for him to bow and bend his knees. His attitude was not something that any emperor could tolerate.
Emperors were particular about the way of control and balance. How could a mere Azure Sea Emperor control his power? Who could be on par with Chu Rui and be used by him to balance both sides? No one! This meant that someone had escaped his control, and this person was an unstable factor that could take his life at any time.
Moreover, this guy's reputation had soared after this battle. His subjects outside the emperor's feet were all worshipping him as if he was a god. Not to mention the ambitious Azure Sea Emperor, any emperor would not tolerate the existence of such a person. He must be killed!
"I've done what I should. The deal is done. It's time for you to pay the price and fulfill your promise! "
His casual words caused the killing intent in Emperor Azurewave's heart to soar to its peak. He had been a little hesitant. After all, this man had saved Azure Sea City! As an emperor, this man had saved his country and his people! As a person, this man had saved his life and his home!
Was he going to bite his benefactor just as he escaped from the jaws of death? Even if he was an emperor who did not recognize his own family, he was still a person in the end. He was still bound by his own morals!
Being so ungrateful, the little bit of kindness left in his heart was also struggling a little! Moreover, if he were to fall out now, it would be pardonable. After all, he was the emperor of a country. He would never allow anyone to challenge his sovereignty. However, others did not think so. No matter what, he would go down in infamy and bear the name of a tyrant for eternity.
However, that hateful young man had said something that did not even put him in his eyes. That sentence immediately made him fly into a rage. He was the emperor, the absolute ruler of such a large empire. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?
Being out of his control was one of the reasons! The ruthless trampling of one's pride was also one of the reasons! Another reason why his reputation was too great was that it was an unstable factor! Being too strong and being able to take his life at any time was another reason! He was unruly and would not submit to others. Sooner or later, he would become an enemy. This was the reason he was most worried about! Apart from that, there was another reason, and that was profit!
This young man had saved Cang Lan City, he had saved everyone. However, it wasn't for free. This was only a deal, a deal that had been fairly stated before!
Ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers, a thousand years of inheritance!
Such a huge empire, such a long-lasting empire, how huge was its treasury? How much wealth did it have? And that was not all. What the greedy young man wanted was not only the wealth of the national treasury, but also the palace treasury! The national treasury was where the wealth of a country was located. It had many uses, but they were all for the country. As a member of the Imperial Family, where did the extravagant lifestyle and the salary of the Imperial Family's descendants come from? Naturally, it was the little treasury that he owned!
Chu Rui was too ruthless. Not only did he want the national treasury, he also wanted the Azure Sea Great Emperor's inner treasury! Who would be able to endure such conditions? When his life had been threatened and he'd been on the verge of death, there was no need to say much about his worldly possessions. He'd given them all away, as long as he could keep his life. However, all danger had passed now. The Azure Sea Great Emperor instantly regretted his actions. How would he deal with rebuilding after the war, pensions, and everything else if the national treasury and inner treasury were gone? When that time came, there would be riots everywhere. Would he still be able to sit on his throne if he was used by those with ulterior motives? Therefore, no matter what, he couldn't hand over the national treasury and inner treasury.
Looking at the silent Azure Sea Great Emperor, whose eyes flickered with killing intent, Chu Rui sneered in his heart. He had no respect for the so-called imperial power, much less any desire to encroach upon it. If it weren't for the responsibility of the Great Qin Empire, he wouldn't even want to fight for the position of Celestial Emperor. Was the position of a mere mortal emperor worthy of his attention? Moreover, it was such a low-level realm, and only a small corner of it. It wasn't the position of a sovereign that unified the entire continent. Even if the Azure Sea Great Emperor knelt and begged him to let him ascend to the throne, he wouldn't, much less take it from him.
The Azure Sea Great Emperor measured the heart of a gentleman with the yardstick of a villain. He really hadn't seen the world. However, Chu Rui didn't explain because he wasn't in the mood, nor did he have the reason. Even if he did explain, this guy wouldn't listen. He'd think it was just words to numb him. Once he recovered his strength, he'd take his life at the first opportunity. This would take his life even faster.
Originally, Chu Rui only wanted the treasures in the Azure Sea Great Emperor's national treasury and inner treasury, as well as some treasures that could help him recuperate. He'd left the rest of the treasures untouched. What use would they be to him now? However, he'd changed his mind. This Azure Sea Great Emperor was so ungrateful. Since that was the case, why should he be polite? Since it was a transaction, everything in the national treasury and inner treasury was his. It was perfectly justifiable. If this guy's heart was so ugly, then he'd take it all.
In truth, the Azure Sea Great Emperor's choice was very normal. After all, there was nothing wrong with his actions from his position. However, no matter how justifiable his actions were, it was the actions of a beast to continue doing so. As the victim, Chu Rui wouldn't spare a thought for his enemy. No matter how good his reason was, he wouldn't allow himself to be taken advantage of!
Looking coldly at the Azure Sea Great Emperor, Chu Rui didn't say anything to pressure him. He simply waited quietly for his answer. If he could save Azure Sea City, then he could also destroy it! He was indeed very weak right now, but he still had a weapon in his hand that could turn the tables. It was just that it was too precious and limited. In this unfamiliar place, it was best not to use it if he could, in case he needed it. However, if the Azure Sea Great Emperor's thoughts went astray, then he didn't mind teaching him a lesson. However, Chu Rui's lesson might be repaid with his life.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
An ear-piercing sound of something breaking through the air rang out. A great sense of danger lingered around them.
A cold smile tugged at the corners of Chu Rui's mouth. His sneak attack had caused such a huge commotion. Did he really think he was dead? Or did he really think he was completely powerless to fight back?
Azure Sea Great Emperor, I've given you the path you've chosen! Since you've chosen this path and repaid kindness with ingratitude, then are you ready to receive my thunderous wrath?
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