The next day, during the morning court assembly, the officials of Lanyan City gathered at Ze Tian Hall. The drumming outside the hall shook the heavens, as if telling everyone that a major event had happened in Ze Tian Hall, and this major event was naturally the return of Lin Muyu. If there was no Lin Muyu, it would not be considered the Three Kings Ruling Era.
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Zeng Yifan held the jade tablet in his hand. He was already old, but because of his profound cultivation, he did not appear slow. By the side, Zeng Fang respectfully followed his father up the gilded stone steps of Ze Tian Hall.
Qin Yan stood outside the hall and greeted with cupped hands, saying, "Duke Zhong, you're here!"
"This old subject greets Your Highness Qin Yan." Zeng Yifan returned the greeting and asked, "The drumming in today's court assembly reverberated endlessly. I wonder what happened. Can Your Highness tell me a thing or two?"
"Of course." Qin Yan smiled faintly. "My Big Brother is back!"
"What?"
Zeng Yifan's entire body trembled, and he said in surprise, "Commander Yu … he's back?"
"Mm." Qin Yan nodded heavily and did not conceal his pride in the slightest as he said, "Big Brother has returned with Deity Realm cultivation. Hehe, Duke Zhong, please come inside. Everyone is already waiting."
"Yes!"
When Zeng Yifan and a few other old subjects walked into Ze Tian Hall, the officials in the court assembly were also almost all present. As one of the four dukes, Zeng Yifan was at the forefront of the court assembly. When he walked over, he saw the two princes, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing, currently whispering something in low voices. He went forward and said respectfully, "This old subject Zeng Yifan pays respect to Your Highness King Qin!"
Lin Muyu smiled faintly and raised her palm lightly, lifting up Zeng Yifan's arms like she was raising her hand. She said, "Divine Marquis need not be so courteous. Oh, no … Duke Zhong need not be so courteous."
Zeng Yifan said, "For Your Highness Yu to be able to return safe and sound, this is the fortune of the empire. This old subject is very gratified."
Lin Muyu nodded, "Isn't it the fortune of the world that Duke Zhongguo is loyal to the country?"
Facts had proven that even though Zeng Yifan was often said to be a disloyal subject, Zeng Yifan didn't do anything during the Battle of Cang Lin Valley. Unlike Tang Lan and Su Muyun, Zeng Yifan only wanted to protect his reputation as a meritorious subject of Soaring Clouds Pavilion. If Qin Jin hadn't pressured him too much, Zeng Yifan wouldn't have had any rebellious thoughts. What he wanted was not the world, but the good reputation of a loyal subject.
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Not long after, the female official, Shangguan Jingyue, appeared with a sword in her hand. It was the Desolation Sword that Qin Yi had lost when he was fleeing from the Sword Pavilion. It was the sword of the late Emperor Qin Jin, and also the national treasure that symbolized the Emperor's authority. Now that Qin Yin's Heaven Suppressing Sword had disappeared, the Desolation Sword had once again become the symbol of the nine cauldrons, the symbol of the world's divine weapons.
"Lin Muyu, the Emperor of Qin, has returned. From now on, the three kings will rule the world together."
Su'Er placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and walked up to the throne. She said, "Servants, bestow Lin Muyu the Emperor of Qin's Imperial Seal, the Tiger Tally, and the sword."
Three palace maids walked forward with a golden tray and respectfully knelt in front of Lin Muyu.
And Lin Muyu also knew the rules. Seeing the Desolation Sword was like seeing Qin Jin. She respectfully knelt in front of Su'Er and raised her hand to receive the rewards one by one. First was the Emperor of Qin's Imperial Seal. The Imperial Seal was stored in an extremely exquisite treasure box. When Su'Er opened the lid of the box, she saw that there was a seal carved out of beautiful jade, and the sides were inlaid with gold. Su'Er raised the jade seal and saw four large words and four small words engraved at the bottom: Receive the Mandate of the Heavens, Seal of the Emperor of Qin.
This jade seal represented the greatest authority in the Qin Empire, and it was no different from the Emperor's seal. When Lin Muyu held the jade seal, he had mixed feelings in his heart. When the power of the world was at his fingertips, he would rather the person holding the jade seal was still Qin Yin, and he was just a commander protecting the empire.
"Emperor of Qin, please receive the Tiger Tally," Su'Er said respectfully.
"Aunt Xie."
Lin Muyu looked at her, and Su'Er's expression was also very complicated. After all, the world originally belonged to Qin Yin and the Qin Family, but now it had become the rule of the three kings. To a certain extent, the world had already changed dynasties.
After receiving the Tiger Tally and the sword, Lin Muyu stood up and put the sword seal into her Universe Sack. Then, she stood side by side with Feng Jixing and Qin Yan on the seat of honor at the front of the great hall. Su'Er quickly walked down the stairs and stood behind Xiang Yu. She was only one of the five marquises, and in terms of status, she was inferior to Xiang Yu, Luo Xin, and Zhen Yifan. There was also Duke Wei, Wei Chou, but Wei Chou was far away in Lingdong Province and could not participate in the morning court.
"Congratulations on Your Highness's return to the throne!"
The officials all knelt down and shouted, "Long live Your Highness."
Lin Muyu did not feel good about it and stood rooted to the ground.
Feng Jixing raised his eyebrows and said, "Since Your Highness has returned and the three kings are here, we can discuss any unresolved matters in the imperial capital."
Firefinch Abbot Xiao Han immediately stepped out and cupped his fists. "Your Highness, I have already found out that the culprit who forced the Seven Sea King Tang Lan to death in Hundred Ridge City was Lingnan Province's number one Heavenly Book Aristocrat, Northern Qi. I ask that Your Highness immediately give the order to remove Northern Qi's Eagle from his position as governor and wipe them out in one fell swoop."
"No need."
Lin Muyu waved her hand. "I just left Hundred Ridge City a few days ago. Northern Qi's Eagle and Northern Qi's Ju have already been executed by me."
"Ah?"
Xiao Han was stunned. "Your Highness, why did you kill them? Could it be that you already knew they were the masterminds behind Tang Lan's death?"
"No, I only killed them because Northern Qi killed the innocent."
"Yes!"
Qin Yan smiled at the side. "Big Brother, I heard that you killed the empire's number one enemy, Luo Lan, in the Blood Red Abyss?"
"Yes …"
Lin Muyu nodded. "Luo Lan wanted to find trouble, so I took care of him along with his disciples."
"That's good." Qin Yan clapped his hands and said with a smile, "In this case, the empire's only mortal enemy is the demon race. As long as we exterminate the demon race, we can complete the great cause of unification!"
"Yes."
At this time, Zhen Yifan said, "Your Highness, King Qin, has just returned to Lanyan City. I wonder what your plans are. I suggest that you use this free time to reorganize the Holy Temple, Spiritual Medicine Department, and Heavenly Book Library. After Her Highness Yin ascended, the three departments have been in a mess. Only Your Highness has the ability to reorganize them."
"No, I still have other things to do."
Lin Muyu looked at Zhen Yifan and said, "Ah Yan and you, Divine Marquis, are enough to reorganize the three departments. I'm going to the east."
"East?" Su Yu was stunned. "Yu, what are you going to the east for?"
Lin Muyu could not help smiling. "Could it be that Aunt Lian has forgotten that the Longdan Army Camp is my home? I'm naturally returning to the Longdan Army Camp in Winter Frost City. Moreover, annihilating the demon race also requires my strength, isn't it? The three kings rule the world. Ah Yan guards the north, Big Brother Feng guards the south, then I'll guard the east and deal with the demon race. There's no need to discuss anymore. I've made up my mind. "
"Yes!" Su Yu and Zhen Yifan saluted at the same time.
Actually, everyone was very clear in their hearts that two tigers could not live on the same mountain. Although it was the three kings rule the world, if Lin Muyu stayed in the imperial capital, who would have the final say between him and Qin Yan? If that was the case, it would be better to go to Lingdong Province. Moreover, Lingdong Province's strategic location was too important. If the demon race wanted to send their troops, they would have to pass through Winter Frost City. There was no better candidate than Lin Muyu, who had stepped into the Divine Realm, to guard Lingdong Province.
However, Feng Jixing did not say it directly. He did not want Lin Muyu to go to Lingdong Province. After all, guarding Lingdong Province would mean that she would have to fight to the death with the demon race. Moreover, Lingdong Province's land was barren. It was the poorest province among the twelve provinces of the empire. The entire province's economic income was not even one-tenth of Lanyan City's. It was obvious how poor it was.
"Yu, you have to think it through."
"Yes, I have."
Lin Muyu turned to look at Feng Jixing and said, "But Big Brother Feng, you can't be idle in Lingdong. Lingdong is a land of fish and rice. You must send a large amount of resources to Winter Frost City every month. In addition, all the major provinces of the empire should transfer an appropriate amount of people to live in Lingdong. Rebuild Lingdong Province and make this province rich."
"Of course."
"In addition …" Lin Muyu looked at the court officials and said, "Where is Ziling?"
At the end of the court officials, Qin Ziling walked out with a jade tablet in his hand and said, "Your subject is here."
Lin Muyu smiled slightly and said, "Ziling, pick some people from the Department of Armaments to go with me to Lingdong. We will smelt iron and forge magic crystal cannons in Winter Frost City. Otherwise, it will be too inconvenient to transport magic crystal cannons from Lanyan City to Winter Frost City. Moreover, Lingdong Province is backward and barren. We will need you to bring advanced iron smelting technology."
"Yes, your subordinate will obey!" Qin Ziling was secretly delighted. It was his life's wish to serve Lin Muyu. Although the imperial capital was in Lanyan City, Lin Muyu was the King of Qin, the head of the three kings. If he followed the King of Qin, his status would not be inferior to the court officials in Ze Tian Palace. In fact, he might even be superior. Whether it was official or personal, following Lin Muyu was definitely the right choice.
"Then, get ready. We will leave early tomorrow morning!"
"Yes!"
Feng Jixing said, "I will transfer five thousand elite soldiers from the Holy Temple and the Imperial Army to escort you and Ziling."
"Yes, thank you, Brother Feng. Tonight, I will stay at the Imperial Residence in the north of the city."
"Okay, we will go as well to see you off."
"Okay!"
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In the blink of an eye, it was night. Lin Muyu stayed in Lanyan City for a day and was about to leave. He could not let himself be idle. He had to wander around and try his best to find the whereabouts of Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi. In the east, at least, Tang Xiaoxi was there.
At night, in the Imperial Residence in the north of the city, Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Qin Yan, Su Yu, Chu Yao, Jin Xiaotang, and the others gathered together and drank to their heart's content for Lin Muyu's farewell.
After eating and drinking to their heart's content, Feng Jixing stood up, patted Lin Muyu's shoulder, and said, "Yu, since we are leaving tomorrow, then … let's spar. Let Brother Feng witness the power of a god."
"Oh?"
Lin Muyu looked at him with a smile. "Brother Feng really wants to see the power of a god?"
"Yes!"
By the side, Su Yu and Qin Yan also said excitedly, "Right, right. Brother Feng has already reached the pinnacle of the Holy Heaven Realm and can step into the god realm at any time. It's just right for us to broaden our horizons."
Chu Yao smiled and said, "We can spar, but fists and feet have no eyes. You must be careful and stop when you go too far."
"Don't worry!" Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing said in unison.
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