Da Xingao County was located in the western part of the Sea-Ao Empire. It was also the highest plateau in the entire empire.
As the most beautiful city in the eastern continent, it was famous in both the eastern and western continents. Da Xingao County had always been a tourist destination for tourists from the eastern and western continents when they visited the Sea-Ao Empire.
On this day, as it was nearing the end of the year, Da Xingao County welcomed this season's peak tourist season.
"Officer Lu Xiong, how long are we going to stay in Da Xingao County?"
In the eastern part of the city, in the surveillance room of a building in the military headquarters, a captain was grumbling to Lieutenant Colonel Lu Xiong.
"How would I know? What you said is wrong. Working in Da Xingao County is so leisurely. It's so much better than fighting the Oceanic Beast Army on the frontlines …" Lu Xiong glared at his subordinate and rebuked him.
The captain immediately shut his mouth and didn't say anything else. He was grateful to Officer Lu Xiong for reprimanding him.
The captain was a smart man. He had just spoken too quickly. After Lu Xiong's reminder, he realized that this was Da Xingao County. If his words were to spread, he wouldn't be able to bear the consequences.
Lu Xiong patted his subordinate's shoulder and said softly, "Just bear with it a little longer. This time, working in Da Xingao County was also an idea from the higher-ups. They sent us here to gain experience. When we go back, everyone will be promoted. At most, we have one more year … "
"One more year! Officer, we're going to die of boredom … "the captain muttered softly.
"Shut up! Don't complain. If you have the time, you should spend more time cultivating your Psychic Force and martial arts. Isn't that good? "Lu Xiong scolded him.
As he said this, Lu Xiong sighed and scratched his head in frustration. He didn't expect to be sent to Da Xingao County.
Half a year ago, during the storm in Nanluo City, with the help of his best friend Hayashi River, he had made a great contribution and received even more attention from his superiors.
On top of that, his Beast Tribe bloodline was highly awakened, and he had allies outside of the military who had awakened the Beast Tribe. After a few successful missions, he was sent to the Grand Star County to be the commander of the guards in the eastern part of the city. His rank was also promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
After a year, he would be transferred from Grand Star Ao County. His rank would only be promoted, not demoted. This was the military's usual method of promotion.
However, Lu Xiong and his subordinates were not used to living in the Great Star Ao County for more than a month. They couldn't wait to leave the Imperial City as soon as possible.
Di di di …
Suddenly, an alarm sounded from the light screen. Outsiders carrying illegal weapons were detected at the city gate, and there were quite a few of them.
On the holographic screen, the guards and guards appeared along with the alarm and began to hunt these people down. The scene became lively all of a sudden …
"Sir, there seems to be a situation. I'll immediately lead a team to support …"
The captain jumped up and rushed out of the door without waiting for Lu Xiong's order.
Lu Xiong didn't say anything. These subordinates were bored to death here and needed some exercise.
Sighing, Lu Xiong shook his head helplessly. He had been promoted too quickly, and he still wasn't used to his current position. He went from working alone to managing a group of subordinates. Such a change required time to adapt.
"It's been so long. I wonder how Hayashi River is doing …" Lu Xiong thought of his best friend.
The last time he contacted Hayashi River was three months ago. The latter seemed to be busy in the laboratory. He said that after he was done with his work, they would meet up.
Lu Xiong didn't think much of this. He didn't know that a mechanic's so-called busy period could be a year, or even a few years …
'Lin Chuan, don't tell me that I'm still busy when I become a major general …' Lu Xiong grumbled in his heart.
At this time …
Lu Xiong's body shook. He felt an inexplicable shudder. He suddenly raised his head and looked at the holographic screen. The beast bloodline was warning him that an extremely dangerous aura had appeared.
Narrowing his eyes, he carefully scanned the holographic screen and the crowd entering and leaving the east city gate. Lu Xiong's eyes quickly locked onto one thing.
It was a mouse the size of a small dog, lying on the shoulder of a muscular man. The mouse's fur was glossy, and it was wearing a pair of round sunglasses and a cap. It looked like a harmless large mouse pet.
However, Lu Xiong's tensed body and the surging blood in his body told him that this mouse was not just an ordinary kind of danger.
"This isn't an ordinary beast. It's a beast whose strength is at least above level five. Does the master who tamed it know how dangerous this big mouse is?" Lu Xiong ground his teeth from time to time.
Suddenly, the muscular figure turned slightly and glanced at the surveillance camera at the city gate. Then, he patted the big mouse.
Immediately, the dangerous aura disappeared without a trace. The muscular figure and the big mouse on his shoulder disappeared into the crowd just like that.
"Phew …"
Lu Xiong let out a long sigh of relief. He slumped into a chair, but he was relieved.
That big mouse's master was able to accurately discover the encrypted hidden surveillance camera at the city gate. This meant that his strength was extremely terrifying.
One had to know that when he had first arrived at the Grand Star Ao County, the guard here had proudly introduced the hidden surveillance camera at the city gate. Even a level six powerhouse would need to cultivate a special perception technique to be able to discover these cameras.
Obviously, this person was a great expert. This terrifying big rat was naturally his tamed pet, so it was none of his business.
After all, in a place like the Grand Star Ao County, top powerhouses were very common.
"The Grand Star Ao County is indeed the Imperial City. Such a powerhouse in the South Rudra Province will immediately attract attention from many parties …"
Lu Xiong muttered. He did not record the movements of this person and the scary weird mouse. After being in the Grand Star Ao County for more than a month, he had become much more obedient. He did not want to stand out too much. Otherwise, he would be shot down.
In the Grand Star Ao County, all he had to do was quietly pass his term and return to the South Rudra Province to show off his skills.
In a place like the Imperial City, the waters were too deep. If he did not have the ability, he should not do anything that showed off …
At this moment, on the holographic screen, the guards and guards had already chased the people and quickly left the scene. The East City Gate was once again filled with people.
…
At the East City Gate, Big Mouse was lying on Fowler's shoulder. His two mouse eyes were rolling around, full of interest towards everything around him.
This was the first time he had entered a city so openly. Moreover, it was the Grand Star Ao County of the Sea-Ao Empire. This was another glorious achievement in his life as a mouse.
"Mr. Fowler, it's really lively here …" Big Mouse muttered.
"Shut up."
Fowler replied in a low voice, "Don't let anyone find out that you can speak. Do you want to be targeted by the guards, guards, and even the Imperial Knights the moment you enter the city?"
Big Mouse immediately became as quiet as a chicken. He lay on Fowler's shoulder like an ignorant and adorable giant mouse.
He also understood Fowler's concerns. This place was not like the Northern King City. This was the Imperial City of the Sea-Ao Empire.
If he was discovered to be able to speak, then it would be troublesome …
The Grand Star Ao County was filled with powerhouses. A level six or seven monster was not a threat to them. Any two imperial consecrators would be able to take care of him.
Most importantly, it would expose their tracks. When that happened, Meow Master would not let it go.
"The security in the Imperial City is much tighter than before …"
Fowler looked at a corner of the East City Gate. The surveillance equipment there could not escape his senses.
Not far away, Hayashi River stood in the crowd and looked at the ancient city.
This was a magnificent city. Buildings that were more than a thousand years old could be seen everywhere. They were ancient buildings that were hundreds of meters tall and had nearly a hundred floors.
In other places, it was considered good to have one or two such ancient buildings in a city. Moreover, they were famous attractions in the city.
However, in the Grand Star Ao County, there were many such ancient buildings. As far as the eye could see, they could be seen everywhere on the street. This scene was really shocking.
In the distance, there was an incomparably magnificent building complex. The tinkling of bells could be heard coming from there. That was the Imperial Palace of the Grand Star Ao County.
"This is the Grand Star Ao County … I almost came here …" Hayashi River murmured softly.
When he graduated from Nanro College, if he had not been so cautious and directly came to the Grand Star Ao County with the identity of "Ling," his life would have been different …
This was not the first time Hayashi River had this thought. He had once thought that with his talent, coming to the Grand Star Ao County was actually a good choice.
However, now that he thought about it, Hayashi River was quite relieved. The hidden dangers in the Grand Star Ao County were far more terrifying than he had expected. If he had come to the Grand Star Ao County back then, he might have been targeted by the polluted tree spirits.
"Meow …"
In his chest pocket, the Blue Kitty poked its head out and then used its claws to scratch its master, indicating that there was something wrong with the west side of the Imperial Palace.
Hayashi River turned his head and looked in that direction. A strange light flashed in his eyes. He activated the Eye of Wisdom and his vision immediately changed. The originally magnificent west side of the Imperial Palace was now shrouded in a thick black fog.
The black fog continued to churn. There seemed to be something terrifying within it, and it continued to spread in all directions of the Imperial Palace …
"Is this really the first batch of polluted tree spirits?"
Hayashi River frowned and rubbed his aching forehead. Then, he followed the crowd and walked toward the end of the street.
Around him, Mossy Bone, Old Aidan, Six Hands, and other powerhouses were also among the crowd. They had entered the Grand Star Ao County with different identities.
Not long after Hayashi River and the others entered the Grand Star Ao County, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothes also entered the city. He looked at the west side of the Imperial Palace with a complicated expression …
"It's been so many years, and I'm back here again. It's a pity that the familiar people and things are all gone …"
As he muttered to himself, the middle-aged man pulled down his hat and walked into the Grand Star Ao County with a natural aristocratic air.
…
Late at night, the silver moon hung high in the night sky. The stars and the neon lights of the Grand Star Ao County complemented each other, making the ancient city look even more magnificent …
On a bustling street in the inner city, Jing Kejing was surrounded by a group of flirtatious girls. He rushed into a hover car that had been waiting by the roadside and hurriedly ordered the driver to start driving.
"That was close! If I had been any later, I almost wouldn't have been able to get out … "
Jing Kejing stroked the creases on his military uniform and looked at the hole on his custom-made uniform. He sighed inwardly that the socialites of the Grand Star Ao County were too crazy. Every time they attended a gathering, it was as if they wanted to skin him alive.
"It's still safer to stay at home! It's too dangerous outside … "
The driver pursed his lips when he heard Young Master Jing's fearful sigh. He really wanted to tell the young master that they should switch places. He didn't mind being skinned alive by these socialites of the Imperial City at all.
The driver shook his head as he looked at Young Master Kejing's handsome face and golden proportions. It was no wonder that the socialites of the Imperial City were so crazy. This young master of the Jing Family was now a hot commodity among the younger generation of the Imperial City.
Jing Kejing had been continuously promoted in the short span of two years since he had graduated from the Empire's elite training camp. He was now a lieutenant colonel.
One had to know that this was done without the Jing Family's help. Jing Kejing had relied on his own military merits to be promoted to lieutenant colonel.
If the Jing Family had helped him, Jing Kejing would have been a major general by now …
Of course, the Jing Family was a thousand-year-old family. They had always prioritized stability. In addition, there were many powerful officials in the family. There was no need for Young Master Kejing to stand in front of others so quickly.
Therefore, Young Master Ke Jing's achievements were always reported with a discount, so that he wouldn't be allowed to show off too early.
However, some secrets couldn't be hidden in a place like the Imperial City. Which of the large families wasn't well-informed? Naturally, they knew how important Jing Kejing was among the younger generation of the Jing Family.
Therefore, when Jing Kejing returned to the Grand Star Ao County this time, the socialites of the Imperial City seemed to have gone crazy. They wanted to have sex with him.
Some women didn't care about status. They just wanted to be pregnant with Jing Kejing's child …
"Young Master, these socialites are all stunning beauties! It's not bad for you to put on a show. It'll be a waste if you don't take advantage of them … "As a man, the driver couldn't help but suggest.
"Hmph … I'm prettier than them even if I dress up. Who's taking advantage of who …" Jing Kejing curled his lips.
The driver was speechless. This was the reason why Young Master Kejing hadn't found a girlfriend after so many years.
At this moment —
The atmosphere in the car quietened down. Jing Kejing immediately sensed that something was wrong.
He moved his right hand, and a Heart Gun appeared in his hand. His left hand held two high explosive grenades. He glanced at the driver from the corner of his eye, and his heart started beating rapidly …
In the driver's seat, the driver skillfully drove the car, but there was a mechanical feeling to him. It was as if he was a puppet that only knew how to drive.
"Who is it?!"
Jing Kejing shouted in a low voice. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. "I'm Jing Kejing from the Jing Family. If you're here to kidnap me for money, everything is negotiable …"
He had been in the military for two years. He was no longer the rookie he used to be. He had participated in many operations and experienced many strange things. He had also heard many things.
To be able to turn a driver into such a state without a sound, such a strange thing must have involved a strange and unpredictable powerhouse.
Such an opponent was not someone he, who had not reached Realm Five, could deal with. It was safest to admit defeat and beg for mercy.
Of course, if the opponent wanted to kill him, Jing Kejing would not just sit and wait for death. The two special high explosive grenades in his left hand could even injure a Realm Six fighter at such a close distance.
"Not bad. In these two years, you've grown a lot … "
In the car, Hayashi River's figure suddenly appeared on the opposite seat. It was as if he had appeared out of thin air.
Jing Kejing's eyes widened. He looked at Hayashi River in disbelief. He was unfamiliar with this young man with squinting eyes, but he could tell that it was "Ling"'s voice.
"You are …" Jing Kejing stammered.
Hayashi River smiled and said, "Yes. It's me … "
"Boss, you are …"
Jing Kejing was pleasantly surprised. This was the first time he had seen Hayashi River's appearance. He was very excited. "Ling", whom he had not seen for a long time, had suddenly appeared and showed his true face. This meant that "Ling" approved of him.
"We'll talk when we get there. This time, I came to ask for your help." Hayashi River waved his hand.
The chauffeur in the driver's seat controlled the hover car steadily and drove it into Jing Kejing's villa in the city center.
"Your villa is really not bad …"
Sitting in the study and looking at the decorations around him, Hayashi River exclaimed in admiration. Jing Kejing had mentioned more than once that he wanted to receive him here.
"Boss, come. This is a special drink from the Great Star County …"
Jing Kejing took out his treasured collection to receive his idol, "Ling."
At this time, he noticed that a little blue kitten was lying on the sofa and looking over lazily. It seemed to be very interested in the special drink in his hand.
"Boss, is this a pet you're raising? It seems very smart … "
Jing Kejing muttered. He did not know why, but he poured a cup of his treasured drink and placed it in front of Blue Kitty.
"Meow …"
Little Blue Kitty took a sip, and its eyes immediately narrowed. It was very satisfied with the taste of this drink.
Looking at Little Blue Kitty, Jing Kejing was inexplicably happy, but he did not know where this happiness came from. He thought to himself that he did not keep cats, so why did he suddenly like cats so much? Could it be that he was also a potential cat lover?
Hayashi River looked at Jing Kejing, then raised his hand and set up layers of mental energy, isolating the study.
"Little Kejing, I came this time to ask for your help," Hayashi River said.
"Boss, what help is there? Just tell me what you need." Jing Kejing patted his chest and promised.
This was the first time that "Ling" had spoken, and Jing Kejing did not hesitate. In his opinion, with the power of the Jing family in the Imperial City, many things could be settled with just a greeting.
"Don't be in a hurry to agree. This matter is not that easy …" Hayashi River said with a wave of his hand.
Jing Kejing showed a proud expression. He wanted to boast about the influence of the Jing family in the Imperial City, but in the end, he did not boast.
After all, he knew the power behind "Ling". Since he had asked for help, it was definitely not a trivial matter. If he was alone, he might need to seek help from the elders of his family.
"I heard that there will be a banquet in the Imperial Palace in three days. I would like to go in and take a look as a follower of the Jing family …" Hayashi River said.
Jing Kejing's eyes widened, and his face was a little stiff. It was not that he was unwilling, but he suddenly thought of many things.
"Ling" was a member of a powerful force in the White Dwarf Kingdom. To suddenly enter the Imperial Palace as a follower of the Jing family, the matter involved could be big or small.
"Boss, could it be that the White Dwarf Kingdom is preparing to take action against the Sea-Ao Empire …" Jing Kejing swallowed his saliva and asked softly.
"What are you thinking … I am from the Sea-Ao Empire …"
Hayashi River laughed and shook his head. Then, his expression turned serious. "We are already familiar with each other, so I will not hide this from you. I am going to the Imperial Palace to confirm the condition of the Star Ao Emperor …"
Hearing this, Jing Kejing's expression changed again. The Emperor's condition was getting worse. Could it be that "Ling" was secretly supporting a certain prince?
Immediately, he asked quietly if this was true. He was prepared to weigh the pros and cons of supporting that prince along with "Ling".
"Don't think too much. I am not the least bit interested in the disputes of the Star Ao Imperial Palace. I am just going to confirm some things. You can come with me. You will understand when the time comes …" Hayashi River said.
Jing Kejing nodded. Bringing Hayashi River to the banquet was not a problem at all.
…
Late at night.
In the Imperial Palace of the Great Star Ao County, in a dazzling palace, an old man dressed in luxurious clothes reclined on a throne with a golden sword engraved on it. He looked at the brightly lit city outside the palace, and his bloodshot eyes shone with a flickering light.
Below the throne, there were a few young men dressed in luxurious clothes. They were the current princes. They all had their heads lowered, as if they were listening to the teachings of the current Star Ao Emperor.
However, what came from the old man's mouth was a series of coughs. Blood seeped out of the palm that covered his mouth.
The princes had their heads lowered, as if they did not notice this scene. However, in their lowered eyes, there was a flash of joy.
The current Star Ao Emperor used to have close to a hundred children. Now, only a few were standing below the throne. The other princes and princesses were either dead or crippled. They could no longer stand in this hall.
The princes who were able to live until now were all meticulous people. How could they not notice the old man's situation?
Huff …
The old man exhaled. A faint breath filled the air, but there was an indescribable pressure that made it hard for the princes to breathe.
"Is the preparations for this year's banquet almost complete?" the old man said lightly.
The princes stepped forward one by one and reported the progress of the banquet. They were not picky about any details.
Star Ao Emperor nodded. He was very satisfied with the princes' performance. He opened his eyes and glanced at his sons. He said softly, "Well done. You may leave …"
The princes bowed respectfully and left according to their age …
The hall was empty. There wasn't even a servant. It was cold and gloomy …
Star Ao Emperor looked outside the hall and coughed softly. "These sons of mine are all very capable. Who should I hand over the future of the empire …"
As he muttered, Star Ao Emperor's shadow suddenly moved. It strangely elongated. He sat on the other side of the throne and stared at the old man in luxurious clothes.
"Hehehe …"
Star Ao Emperor's throat suddenly emitted a sharp sound. It was like a strange laughter. His eyes darkened and his pupils quickly occupied his entire eyeballs. "That's right. The future of the empire cannot be placed in the hands of anyone. Only when I am in charge of the empire can I push the Sea-Ao Empire to another peak … "
The old man in luxurious clothes muttered these words over and over again. His expression gradually became deranged. The elongated shadow gradually returned to its original state.
Whoosh …
Star Ao Emperor suddenly stood up. Like a ghost, he left through a secret passage in the hall and headed towards the west side of the palace.
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