With Master Yuan Chen's handwritten letter, it would be very easy for Ling Dong, a nobody, to meet the Seventh Prince, who was the most popular person in the imperial court.
Not only that, but the Seventh Prince also personally welcomed Ling Dong into the parlor, perhaps out of respect for Great Mansion Master Yuan Chenyuan. However, the Seventh Prince's first words made Ling Dong feel a little awkward.
"You must be Ling Dong, the one who forced my nephew, Bi Pengfei, to kneel on the street! I've heard of your name for a long time, but now that I've met you, I'm terrified! " The Seventh Prince looked similar to the Second Prince that Ling Dong had met before. Both of them had wide foreheads, but the Second Prince had high cheekbones, while the Seventh Prince's cheeks were much rounder!
The Seventh Prince's surname was Bi, and his name was Ying. At first glance, he gave off a calm and steady vibe.
"I can make Your Highness the Seventh Prince panic. What are you talking about?" Ling Dong smiled bitterly. This opening speech was not going well!
The Seventh Prince directly explained to Ling Dong. After dismissing his attendants, he said, "Three years ago, one of the Imperial Family's grandsons, Bi Pengzhuo, was killed by the Zuo Family in South Mountain County. The Ling Family's biggest rival, the Zuo Family, was annihilated! A few months ago, Bi Pengfei had a conflict with Ling Dong because of Liu Yaoguang. After that, Bi Pengfei was forced to kneel on the street and apologize! Half a month later, Bi Pengfei suddenly died! "
At this point, the Seventh Prince turned around and gave Ling Dong a strange smile. "It's not that I'm afraid, but that Young Master Ling, you're too evil. Every member of the royal family who comes into contact with Young Master Ling seems to have met with misfortune! You're practically an assassin of the Imperial Family. Don't you think so, Young Master Ling? "
Hearing the Seventh Prince talk about his relationship with the Imperial Family, Ling Dong's heart skipped a beat. In this world, there were many people with ulterior motives!
Ling Dong believed that if this analysis reached the ears of the current Emperor of the Yaoguang Empire, even if Ling Dong didn't die, he would lose a layer of skin.
Of course, Ling Dong did not show the slightest bit of shock on his face. If he really showed anything, then Ling Dong would really be recognized as an assassin of the royal family!
"Assassin of the Imperial Family?" Ling Dong's expression did not change. He said softly, "Your Highness, are you trying to flatter Ling Dong by giving me such a title? Or do you not want to accept my gift in the name of the Imperial Family? "
When Bi Ying heard Ling Dong mention Yuan Chen's name, his expression instantly turned cold. "Ling Dong, if it weren't for Master Yuan Chen, I would've already reported what you said to His Majesty! No matter what, this prince does not wish to see a person who is a great threat to the imperial family so active! "
"Also, I know why you are here. It's about Kuixing Pavilion, right? I can tell you now that I have supported Chi Yang Yu for more than ten years. This position will not be changed easily! "The Seventh Prince rejected Ling Dong's unspoken intentions. Moreover, the first few sentences were a warning and threat to Ling Dong!
Furthermore, the Seventh Prince's warning and threat had already caused Ling Dong to feel pain.
This made Ling Dong feel that his safety was in the hands of the Seventh Prince! As long as the Seventh Prince revealed this analysis to the Emperor, Ling Dong and the entire Ling family would be in extreme danger!
One had to know that the Royal Family was the most unreasonable of all!
Ling Dong did not like this feeling. Although Ling Dong knew that the Seventh Prince would not reveal this matter for the time being because of Master Yuan Chen, the Seventh Prince's words had already forced Ling Dong to the opposite side of the Seventh Prince!
Perhaps, the Seventh Prince's original intention was to warn or use this to suppress and control a nobody like Ling Dong. However, the Seventh Prince did not expect Ling Dong to be so determined!
"Yes, Your Highness has supported Deputy Pavilion Master Chi Yang Yuchi for more than ten years. It's not easy! More than ten years of support in exchange for betrayal and double-dealing. It's really heartbreaking for Your Highness. It's no wonder Your Highness is in a bad mood! "
Just as the Seventh Prince's expression changed after hearing Ling Dong's slightly sarcastic words, Ling Dong changed the topic again. "However, Ling has a way to relieve Your Highness of this pain and vent your anger!"
The Seventh Prince's reaction was not beyond Ling Dong's expectations. He was just like a proud peacock, coldly and contemptuously staring at Ling Dong.
Ling Dong keenly noticed that a trace of pain flashed across the Seventh Prince's eyes! Seeing this pain, Ling Dong knew that his guess was not wrong at all.
A person who had raised a dog for more than ten years suddenly found himself a new owner and even told the original owner that he was willing to be the most loyal dog for both owners and was willing to guard the door for both owners at the same time. No one would be happy about that.
However, for the sake of benefits, this person could only accept the request of this traitorous dog. The depression and pain was definitely not something that an ordinary person could endure.
The Seventh Prince was the previous owner, and Deputy Pavilion Master Chi Yang Yu was the dog that had found a new owner!
The Seventh Prince's thoughts were actually not complicated! Deputy Pavilion Master Chi Yang Yuchi had betrayed him, but he could not do anything about it! Based on the current situation, Chi Yang Yu would definitely win the battle for the position of Pavilion Master. Zi Yao, the competitor, had no chance of winning at all!
Instead of falling out with Chi Yang Yu, he would completely lose the source of information for Kuixing Pavilion. Moreover, he would completely push Chi Yang Yu to the Fourth Prince's side! Instead of that, he might as well humiliate himself by making peace with the Fourth Prince and obtain limited information to plan for the future!
"Are you referring to Zi Yao becoming the Pavilion Master of Kuixing Pavilion? That's impossible! Having nothing is better than having half a watchdog, right? Men, send the guest out! "The Seventh Prince's expression was very ugly as he snorted coldly and walked towards the back of the parlor! He was actually going to send the guest out!
"Seventh Prince, what if I, Ling Dong, can give me a chance to beat the evil dog that bullies my master and still protect my family?" Seeing that the Seventh Prince was about to leave, Ling Dong raised his voice and asked!
However, in the face of Ling Dong's temptation, the Seventh Prince did not stop in his tracks. He actually did not give Ling Dong any chance at all. "Is that possible? Opportunities also depend on strength! "
"What if the Clear Sword Sect and the dozen or so Heaven Star Realm experts from the Kuixing Alliance are also included?" In the face of the Second Prince's doubts, Ling Dong once again threw out one of his strongest trump cards in this competition!
The Clear Sword Sect and the Kuixing Alliance were two colossal forces. If Ling Dong did not know how to make use of them, then he would really be a fool! Especially the dozen or so Heaven Star Realm experts from the Kuixing Alliance. Wherever they went, they were a powerful force that could influence the situation!
When he heard Ling Dong mention the Clear Sword Sect and the Kuixing Alliance, the Seventh Prince suddenly stopped in his tracks, as if he was considering the authenticity of Ling Dong's trump card.
"A few months ago, the Clear Sword Sect and the Refining Heart Sect were fighting over the Human-Faced Golden Haired Spider's core. The Heavenly Star Realm experts led by the Sky Kuixing Alliance attacked the sect. It was Ling's appearance that resolved this crisis! The Kuixing Alliance that followed was organized by Ling's guidance! To be honest, the Deputy Alliance Leader of the Kuixing Alliance is none other than Ling! "Ling Dong threw out all this information at once!
Ling Dong believed that, even if he didn't say anything, these princes and descendants would find out sooner or later! Furthermore, Ling Dong believed that the Seventh Prince already understood a lot of things. He was just missing the most crucial point!
Since it would be discovered sooner or later, why didn't Ling Dong use it to gain support for himself?
The surprise on the Seventh Prince's face grew as he listened to Ling Dong's words. After a few moments, the Seventh Prince's gloomy face bloomed like a flower.
"Come, set up the banquet! Young Master Ling, please take a seat! " The Seventh Prince suddenly beamed with joy and invited Ling Dong to take a seat for the first time since Ling Dong had arrived at his palace. Evidently, he believed Ling Dong's words and rearranged Ling Dong's position!
"I am filled with anger. I hope Young Master Ling will not take offense if I offended you earlier! However, I believe that it will be very difficult to obtain the Pavilion Master position with just the support of the Clear Sword Sect and the Kuixing Alliance. I wonder what other preparations Young Master Ling has made? "the Seventh Prince asked.
"Sly!" Ling Dong cursed under his breath before smiling. "I have made some preparations, but they are still insufficient! Otherwise, why would Ling come looking for you, Your Highness? I wonder if Your Highness, the Seventh Prince, has any methods to beat a dog? "
Hearing Ling Dong mention this, the Seventh Prince's expression stiffened again. Being betrayed by a subordinate was not something to be proud of!
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After leaving the Seventh Prince's palace with satisfaction, Ling Dong's footsteps did not stop for the next few days. He kept visiting and contacting people. Letters were quickly sent out. Ling Dong was intensely preparing for this matter!
After a day or two, Ling Dong would lock himself in the secret chamber and fiddle with something. After nearly ten days, Ling Dong had actually lost a lot of weight, causing Zi Yao and Liu Yaoguang's hearts to ache.
Of course, Zi Yao and Liu Yaoguang had not met each other while Ling Dong was busy dealing with this matter! Whether it was Zi Yao or Liu Yaoguang, they both seemed to know of the existence of another woman. However, they both had a tacit understanding and did not take the initiative to reveal this matter!
This gave Ling Dong a sense of crisis, like a volcano that would erupt at any time!
From the 15th day of the seventh month onwards, the surroundings of the Kuixing Pavilion had suddenly become lively. Even the Alkaid Guards from the Empire had openly patrolled the streets. Every day, there would be two to three Revered Martial Artists flying in the sky above Alkaid City, announcing their strength and warning those Heaven Star Realm experts who had gathered in Alkaid City to behave themselves!
In fact, the auction for the Pavilion Master of Alkaid City's Kuixing Pavilion this time was not widely publicized by the Kuixing Pavilion. However, there were still many forces and experts who took action upon hearing the news!
After all, the Kuixing Pavilion's auction was very rare. Sometimes, it would only be seen once every few decades! Every time the auction was held, there would be an endless stream of rare treasures compared to the usual auctions.
Perhaps, they would find something that they had been searching for for decades! Therefore, those who came to participate in the auction were mostly experienced fellows who knew the mysteries of the auction, or some of the older forces!
Of course, most of them were people who were invited by the two parties to support the auction!
In the blink of an eye, it was already the 18th of July!
On the 18th of July, in Brilliance City, the imperial capital, before the sky turned dark, numerous exquisite carriages and tall, handsome horses rushed out from various residences and rushed towards the same place: the second tallest building in Brilliance City — Kuixing Pavilion!
Perhaps it was because the night was more secretive and safer, the auction was held at the time when the lights were first lit.
Just as the influential figures from all directions were gathering in the direction of Kuixing Pavilion, Zi Yao, who was dressed in a long purple dress, was like a blooming rose. She led Ling Dong to a VIP room that was free of charge in this auction!
Generally speaking, this VIP room was reserved for the supporters of one of the parties in the auction. Therefore, it was very big, so big that it could accommodate forty to fifty people!
However, the strange thing was that Ling Dong only brought five people! It should be said that Zi Yao only brought six people! Ling Dong, the Feng brothers, Gao Yuan, and Bai Jiu 'er and her husband!
Next to this VIP room was the room provided by Kuixing Pavilion for the other party participating in the auction, which was also the room of Deputy Pavilion Master Chi Yangyu's supporters.
In stark contrast to Ling Dong's side, Chi Yangyu's side had a lot of people, as many as thirty people! In comparison, the momentum of Ling Dong's side was far inferior!
At this time, Chi Yangyu was talking and smiling freely as he led a group of people into their VIP room. When he saw Zi Yao's side, Chi Yangyu suddenly smiled and said, "Niece Zi Yao, it's not that I want to criticize you as an elder and a superior, but don't force yourself if you can't do it. Even if you don't have the ability, you should at least find a few people who are presentable, right?
Look at these ugly people you found. What's the use of having two or three big cats and small cats! If I were you, I would quickly admit defeat, so as not to lose face and lose everything! "
"Deputy Pavilion Master Chi, our Kuixing Pavilion is a very powerful force, not a nouveau riche in the countryside! If we were to learn from you and show off, then our Kuixing Pavilion's silver could be used to rebuild a city wall in Brilliance City! Alright, Brother Ling, let's go in! Uncle Chi, I'm waiting for you as a subordinate to come and greet me as the Pavilion Master! "
Zi Yao's lukewarm words made Chi Yangyu speechless! Ling Dong couldn't help but admire Zi Yao's sharp tongue in the business field.
"Hmph, show off if you have the ability!" A very unhappy voice came from behind Chi Yangyu.
"If you like to show off so much, you can go to the Imperial Capital's Chrysanthemum Alley. You can show off to your heart's content there, and there will be many people cheering for you!" Ling Dong, who had been silent all this time, said this and led the few people into the VIP room on the third floor!
Hearing the name Chrysanthemum Alley, the person standing behind Chi Yangyu could not help but ask, "What is Chrysanthemum Alley?"
"Ugh … you can think of it as a brothel …" There were still many people who were eager for justice. A certain uncle in Chi Yangyu's camp generously gave this explanation!
But what everyone did not expect was that the person who asked this question was a very pure guy. Hearing this answer, he could not help but ask, "Brothel? How can they cheer for men? "
Chi Yangyu felt that it was a bit outrageous and quickly explained, "Brother Shaozhong is usually clean and honest, so naturally you don't know about a filthy place like Chrysanthemum Alley! In short, this Chrysanthemum Alley is a place where some men sell their bodies. Ugh, Master Rabbit, Brother Shaozhong should know about it, right? "
"Master Rabbit, how dare you call me Master Rabbit, bastard, stop right there!" The guy called Shao Zhong was instantly angered to the point of trembling. However, Ling Dong and the rest responded by slamming the door in his face!
"Pfft …" At this time, even someone on Chi Yangyu's side couldn't help but laugh, making Brother Shaozhong's face turn even uglier!
As a last resort, Chi Yangyu hurriedly came out to smooth things over. He hurriedly led everyone into the VIP room and comforted the humiliated Brother Shaozhong!
"Brother Ling, you're too bad! You actually scolded that guy like that, and that guy still asked! Aiya, I can't help it! "After entering the VIP room, Zi Yao laughed like a flower!
When a beauty like Zi Yao smiled, it made the men present feel as if flowers were blooming in the room. Feng Xuejiang, who was always lecherous, looked at Zi Yao who was smiling coquettishly, and was stunned. After being fiercely glared at by Ling Dong, he reluctantly retracted his gaze. He even used Secret Sound Transmission to say to Ling Dong in dissatisfaction, "I'm admiring, just admiring is enough!"
"Okay, next time when I have time, I'll go and admire the beauty of your eighth concubine. How about it? Preferably at night? "Ling Dong smiled and replied using Secret Voice-sending Technique.
"Go, if you dare to come, I'll break your third leg!" Feng Xuejiang replied hurriedly.
After joking with Feng Xuejiang, Ling Dong said to Zi Yao, "Zi Yao, I've arranged everything. You just have to host the auction. Leave everything to me!"
"En!" Zi Yao responded obediently, and then said, "Brother Ling, if things don't work out, don't force it. If those treasures are forcefully auctioned, the loss will be great!"
"Zi Yao, when have you seen me do something that I'm not sure of?" Ling Dong asked.
Feng Xuelei, who had been silent at the side, said, "Zi Yao, go quickly. Ling Dong, this bastard, is a pervert. He can't be judged by common sense. You can rest assured!"
"En, then I'll go and prepare!" With a burst of fragrance, Zi Yao floated away like the most precious rose!
After half an hour, the bustling auction hall finally quieted down. Those who should come had all arrived. Ling Dong looked around. The hall on the first floor was filled with people. After sensing a little, Ling Dong was surprised to find that among the hundreds of people in the hall, there were dozens of Heaven Dipper Realm experts!
These Heaven Dipper Realm experts were all here for the precious treasures that might appear in the auction!
Soon, an inconspicuous deacon of the Kuixing Pavilion began to announce the rules of the auction.
"This auction is held to determine the Pavilion Master of Kuixing Pavilion in Alkaid City. The participants of the auction are Deputy Pavilion Master Chiyang Yuchi and Deputy Pavilion Master Zi Yao. The winner would be decided based on the total amount of money sold in the auction and the number of long-term supporters. The seven judges from the Kuixing Pavilion's headquarters would be the judges! There are also seventeen rules for the auction. The details are as follows … "
"Since this auction mainly depends on the number of long-term supporters, in my opinion, there's no need to fight. Chiyang Yuchi will definitely be the winner. Seventh Imperial Brother, Mansion Master Yin, Mansion Master You, don't you agree?" The Kuixing Pavilion deacon's words were suddenly interrupted. A middle-aged man in a brocade robe suddenly walked out from a VIP room!
"Fourth Prince!" The hall was filled with exclamations. Disappointment began to spread!
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PS: 2012 is almost here. Zhu San will first bow to all of you here. I wish all of you a happy New Year! I wish all of you a happy New Year! I wish all of you a happy New Year! I wish all of you a happy New Year!
Lastly, I only have five thousand words for today!
I wish all of you a happy New Year and a happy New Year!
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