The powerful aura instantly shocked everyone in the hall.
Even the head of a well-established family like Lin Zerong did not dare to continue making mistakes, so he had to sit back in his original position reluctantly.
He drooped his eyelids.
Xue Yun also restrained his aura, and the entire hall immediately became quiet, and the originally violent wind also stopped and dissipated.
He nodded with satisfaction.
With a solemn expression, Xuanyuan Zhong strode forward and sat down on the main seat. Immediately, a maid came forward to pour tea and wine for him respectfully.
"It seems that everyone is here."
He raised his hand and calmly stopped the maid beside him from being busy.
Xuanyuan Zhong looked at the people sitting under him and got straight to the point.
"The purpose of calling you here today is to discuss our invitation to the Empire where the sun never sets to observe the ceremony."
There was a pause.
Xuanyuan Zhong said solemnly: "Our Daxia Empire has always been a country of etiquette, but someone has invited me so kindly. Naturally, we cannot lose the relevant etiquette, let alone lose the face of Daxia."
Even in the post-apocalyptic wasteland era, all major ancient civilizations will be extremely cautious when it comes to diplomacy.
after all.
In addition to preventing the invasion of monsters, the forces of various countries are also constantly wary of each other.
The most recent "catastrophic civil war" happened only a few decades ago.
In the face of the world's limited resources, the relationship between the five ancient human civilizations has always maintained a relatively delicate balance. Maybe one day a full-scale war will start again over a trivial matter.
There is no reason why everyone should not pay attention to caution.
"I have a question."
Suddenly interrupted Xuanyuan Zhong.
Hu Kui, who had just arrived, frowned and asked: "Since we are discussing important matters of family and country, why have we not seen His Majesty from the beginning..."
It feels vaguely weird.
Hu Kui asked unwillingly: "Your Majesty, where is he now?"
As soon as these words came out, the entire hall fell silent.
Both Xuanyuan Zhong and Lin Zerong suddenly looked troubled.
All the envoys of the Forbidden Palace and most of the maids and servants lowered their heads, not daring to take a breath even if they had to breathe.
"puff......"
Raise your hand to support your forehead.
Xue Yun couldn't help laughing for a moment, and joked: "Old Hu, Old Hu, you really don't want to lift any pot, you are staring at His Majesty the Emperor, and you won't let me go, how can I get off the stage?
ah!"
He looked at everyone with slightly embarrassed expressions.
Hu Kui in front of him couldn't help but frown, feeling more and more that something was fishy.
"Your Majesty, he..."
After pondering for a moment, Xuanyuan Zhong closed his eyes and finally sighed: "I was kidnapped."
Startled violently.
Hu Kui's body suddenly became extremely stiff, and the wine glass in his hand could not help but tremble. His expression was stunned and full of inexplicable astonishment.
The dignified king of a country was kidnapped by outsiders.
This is definitely the first time in the more than 500 years of history of the post-apocalyptic wasteland era.
"how so?!"
Eyes widened.
Hu Kui held a cigarette in his mouth, stood up and asked nervously: "When did this happen, and which group of people did it?!"
He sat helplessly on the main seat.
Xuanyuan Zhong was about to tell what happened, but a sudden voice suddenly stopped him.
"My lord, be careful what you say."
He took a sip of wine in silence.
Lin Zerong narrowed his eyes and reminded: "His Majesty's whereabouts are still unknown, so the current situation will be turbulent. We still have to have reservations about certain people. Otherwise, if someone wants to take the opportunity to cause chaos, wouldn't we give them a great favor?"
Chance."
Referring to the mulberry tree and cursing the locust tree, there is a strange yin and yang.
Lin Zerong's meaning couldn't be more obvious. To put it bluntly, he didn't believe the people in Longdu, implying that Hu Kui, the city lord, was a treasonous traitor.
"Lin, shut your mouth!"
He threw away the cigarette butt in his hand.
Hu Kui was furious on the spot, pointed at the other person's nose and cursed angrily.
"I, the Hu family, guarded Longdu on behalf of Daxia. I have no merit but hard work. I have never had any other superfluous thoughts!"
Silently clenching his fists.
Hu Kui trembled all over and gritted his teeth and said: "My father even died in the wilderness outside the city tower while holding the enemy in his arms to protect the fortress city."
"Anyone may betray Daxia..."
He pondered for a moment.
Hu Kui's eyes widened angrily, and he roared in a low voice: "Only I, the Hu family in Longdu, would never do this!"
The hoarse roar echoed throughout the hall.
The Lord of Longdu City in front of him straightened his back, and the guard team behind him stood up in unison, angrily staring at Lin Zerong not far away.
There is no doubt about it.
What the other party said just now was like a basin of dirty water, which was poured into everyone's hearts.
As the national night watchmen of the Great Xia Empire, they are not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice, but they cannot tolerate any slander or humiliation.
"Hmph, that's nice to say..."
A cold smile.
Lin Zerong folded his arms in front of his chest, shook his head and sighed: "As the saying goes, you know the person, the face, but not the heart. You princes from foreign vassals have been working on your own affairs for many years. Who knows if you will have disobedience. Be more careful, but you won't.
There is something wrong.”
"Lin Zerong, you are going too far!"
Finally I couldn't bear it anymore.
Hu Kui immediately shouted loudly, not caring that he was currently in the main hall of the Imperial City Council Hall. In anger, he summoned the grinning golden ape.
"Haha, you said you dragons don't have any disobedience?"
Smiled contemptuously.
Facing the powerful biological force field, Lin Zerong was completely indifferent. He shook his head and sneered: "I just learned about the news that His Majesty is missing, and now he dares to openly attack the officials of the court in the palace courtyard. What a loyal man."
I admire the courageous Lord of Longdu City!"
Deliberately trying to annoy the other person.
Lin Zerong's eyes were full of inexplicable resentment. He had been involved in the official circles of the imperial city for many years, and his combat power may not be very strong, but his ability to play with people's hearts was definitely unprecedented.
"Old man, shut up!"
Boom~~
With the golden light blooming.
The violent ape behind Hu Kui suddenly jumped high into the air, raised the colorful long stick in his hand, set off violent thunder in the sky, and swung the stick towards Lin Zerong not far away.
"Stop, don't be impulsive!"
Xuanyuan Zhong, who was in a high position, shouted loudly. Unexpectedly, it was too late to stop him.
pong——
At the critical moment, a flash of dark light fleetingly passed over half of the palace like an invisible ghost.
"Lao Hu, stay calm."
The huge blade stood in the air, and Honglian stopped in front of the golden violent ape. He raised the soul-slaying sickle with one hand, blocking the colorful long stick in mid-air.
"The man named Lin is using the method of provoking generals..."
Already appeared behind Hu Kui.
Holding the opponent's shoulders, Xue Yundong watched the fire and warned softly: "If you swing it with a stick, this old guy will have a legitimate reason to kill us all."
There was a pause.
Narrowing his eyes and looking at Lin Zerong, who had malicious intentions, Xue Yun said in a deep voice: "Don't be fooled by him!"