Blacklisted?
A cold look flashed across Qin Zheng's eyes. A mere King of Dou dared to call him brother. It was extremely rude! If it wasn't for the Hundred Herb Sect, He Song wouldn't even be able to walk out of the palace today.
"Lin Tian."
"Yes, your servant."
"Summon the Dragon Slayer Marquis to the palace."
"Yes."
Lin Tian glanced at He Song and left the hall with his head lowered.
… …
At the same time, the news that the Hundred Herb Sect wanted to blacklist Ning Qi had spread. Even the commoners in the city knew about it. Some were gloating while others were worried.
"The Hundred Herb Sect wants to blacklist Ning Qi?"
In the Hundred Herb Hall, Lu Liu listened to Aunt Mei's report in shock.
"Yes, it's true. He Song is in the palace now."
Aunt Mei nodded.
"Let my father go see what's going on."
Lu Liu said worriedly.
She had a great partnership with Ning Qi, but her Hundred Herb Hall could only rely on the Hundred Herb Sect to survive. If the Hundred Herb Sect wanted to blacklist Ning Qi, there was nothing she could do.
… …
"Master, hundreds of hooligans suddenly spread rumors in the city that Ning Qi is going to be blacklisted by the Hundred Herb Sect. I've looked into it, and it's very likely to be true."
Huangfu Fei stood beside Huangfu Zhengxiao and bowed.
There was an uncontrollable joy on his face.
Huangfu Zhengxiao raised his eyebrows. "Oh? Is it true? "
"It's very likely."
Huangfu Fei nodded.
"Then I'll go to the palace to take a look."
Huangfu Zhengxiao put down the brush in his hand and stood up with a smile.
In front of him was a half-drawn dragon. There were horns and a head, but the dragon's body was still unpainted.
… …
"Sister! Ning Qi is done for. He even offended the Hundred Herb Sect! "
Nangong Qixing ran to inform Nangong Yu 'er as soon as he heard the news.
Nangong Yu 'er was eating with Ning Hongtian and Ning Yan. Hearing this, she put down her chopsticks and asked suspiciously, "Really? How did that bastard offend the Hundred Herb Sect? Isn't his relationship with Lu Liu very good? "
Ning Hongtian also frowned and said, "Nangong Qixing, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."
"Uncle, could it be that you've been tricked?"
Ning Yan was also very doubtful.
Nangong Qixing looked left and right, then said in a low voice, "I am eighty to ninety percent sure that the Hundred Herb Sect's Alchemy Grandmaster, He Song, who has a grudge against Ning Qi, is currently in the palace. I suspect that he was the one who ordered people to spread this news."
"If that's the case, I'm going to drink three thousand cups!"
Ning Hongtian burst out laughing.
…
Apart from Ning Qi's enemies who were happy, those who were on good terms with Ning Qi were all nervous and worried when they received the news.
The Hundred Herb Sect's ban was no joke. This meant that as long as Ning Qi was within the boundaries of the Hundred Herb Sect, no matter if he was in the Qin Tang Empire, the Red Sun Empire, or the other vassal states of the Hundred Herb Sect, he wouldn't be able to buy the spiritual herbs he needed. This was a hopeless situation for an alchemist!
Before Ning Qi arrived at the palace, the civil and military officials of the imperial court had already arrived. The Hundred Herb Sect's ban on the Dragon Slayer Marquis was a big deal, especially for the families who had a grudge against Ning Qi. When they heard the news, they were as happy as if they were celebrating the New Year.
Huangfu Zhengxiao was the first to enter the palace. He first bowed to Qin Zheng, then respectfully said to He Song, "Grandmaster He, I heard that you're here to pass on the Hundred Herb Sect's order?"
"It's the sect master's order."
He Song said with a smile.
"Shenwu Duke, this is not the place for you to chat."
Qin Zheng glanced at Huangfu Zhengxiao. Huangfu Zhengxiao's expression changed, but he didn't say anything else.
Cao Dinglong also arrived, then Kong Xiaofeng, Nangong Batian …
When Ning Hongdou stepped into the palace, his expression didn't look too good. He had taken over Ning Hongtian's position, so he could also sit in the imperial court.
"What? The Dragon Slayer Marquis doesn't dare to come? "
He Song swept his gaze across the ministers as his lips curled into a mocking smile.
Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Grandmaster He, you'd better wait. As far as I know, with the personality of the Dragon Slayer Marquis, there are too few things that he would be afraid of. I'm afraid you're not one of them."
"Humph!"
He Song's face alternated between green and white. Qin Zheng was obviously mocking him. He snorted coldly and thought to himself, "Just you wait. After Ning Qi is banned, your Qin Tang Empire will be replaced by the Red Sun Empire sooner or later. Qin Zheng, since you look down on me, I will stab you in the back. Let's see who will laugh in the end!"
Outside the palace.
Lin Tian walked beside Ning Qi, who had a serious expression on his face. As he walked, he said in a low voice, "Dragon Slayer Marquis, how did you offend the Hundred Herb Sect? They actually want to ban you?"
Ning Qi sneered, "Because I'm not willing to accept the Hundred Herb Sect's invitation."
"This …"
A bitter smile appeared on Lin Tian's face as he advised, "Dragon Slayer Marquis, why don't you let the Emperor be the peacemaker and resolve the misunderstanding? The Hundred Herb Sect is a big sect after all. Their sect master, Bai Caozi, has an unfathomable cultivation base and is a Grandmaster. He's also an Elixir King in the field of alchemy. It's not wise to form a grudge with him.
"Eunuch Lin, you don't have to persuade me. As for the Hundred Herb Sect, don't worry. If they want to ban me, let them. One day, I will replace them."
Ning Qi smiled.
"What! Shh! Lower your voice. If someone hears you, I'm afraid that your Dragon Slayer Marquis' residence will be uprooted tonight! "
Lin Tian was shocked. He did not expect Ning Qi to say such words!
Even Qin Zheng only complained to others in private. He never dared to say that he wanted to replace the Hundred Herb Sect. If Bai Caozi heard about it, Qin Zheng might not even be able to remain as the Emperor!
"Haha, don't be afraid. Apart from me, only Eunuch Lin is here. I believe that Eunuch Lin will not betray me."
Ning Qi smiled.
Lin Tian wiped away the cold sweat on his forehead and rolled his eyes. He did not try to persuade Ning Qi anymore. He was afraid that Ning Qi would say a few more words when they arrived at the main hall.
Under Lin Tian's lead, Ning Qi strode into the main hall.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Countless eyes swept over them.
Some were friendly, some were worried, and some were encouraging.
Some were resentful, some were gloating, and some were overjoyed!
Ning Qi ignored all of them. When his eyes met Ning Hongdu's, he nodded slightly and bowed to Qin Zheng, "Subject Ning Qi greets the Emperor!"
Qin Zheng nodded, "At ease."
"Thank you, Emperor."
Ning Qi straightened his back and looked at He Song, who was sitting right below Qin Zheng.
"I summoned you today because Grandmaster He has an order from the Hundred Herb Sect's sect master. Listen carefully."
Qin Zheng said.
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