Chapter 255 Exclusive Release on Jinjiang Literature City: The Surface Saint
Half an hour later.
The disaster victims who had gathered near the dock were driven aside by the Beijing Imperial Guards who cleared the way.
The imperial procession has arrived.
The new emperor was dressed casually today, followed by twenty or thirty high-ranking officials and generals of the first and second ranks, as well as nobles such as dukes. He was accompanied by hundreds of guards, making it a grand and impressive procession.
To show respect, the villagers of Yunlu Village, led by Lu Xuan and Li Tie, along with guests Ye Feiluan and Chen Bing, arrived at the gangway in advance to greet them.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Lu Xuan, as the person with the highest rank and the most special status among them, was the first to nod and greet the new emperor who boarded the cruise ship.
The others hesitated about whether to kowtow, but the new emperor waved his hand first and said, "There's no need for such formalities when we're out in public."
The crowd then bowed slightly in respect.
Chen Bing and the others had met the new emperor in the holographic world's lounge, but this was their first time seeing him in person, so they were inevitably a little nervous.
The people of Yunlu Village were even more unfamiliar with the situation. The highest official they usually saw was probably the tax collectors who came to collect taxes every year. Huo Tiankuo was an exception.
At this moment, they not only saw the emperor, but also many of the highest-ranking officials and nobles of the dynasty, whom they would never have met in their lives. Many of them were so nervous that their legs trembled and their faces turned pale.
Some boldly peeked out from the crowd, curiously observing the new emperor, thinking to themselves that he didn't seem much different from them.
They were dressed better than them, but they still had two eyes, a nose, and a mouth.
In terms of presence and demeanor, Lu Xuan is no less impressive.
Once aboard the cruise ship, the new emperor waved to his guards, saying, "You can stay at the gangway and on the deck."
Besides the villagers, there were only Ye Feiluan, Bai Xuefeng, and Lu Xuan on the cruise ship from Yunlu Village, so there was no need to worry about any accidents happening.
Several ministers hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.
In the end, fewer than thirty people followed the villagers into the first floor.
On the Yunlu Village side, Li Tie glanced at Lu Xuan with a conflicted expression.
Isn't it a bit too much of a fuss, or too much for them to make their presence felt, with over a hundred people from their village following along?
Or should they just let everyone disperse?
Before they could take any action, the new emperor spoke first, expressing his desire to meet the newly appointed nobles in the village.
"This is the first time I've conferred so many barons, and I haven't even met them yet. It's time to get to know them."
Apart from Huo Tiankuo, who already knew everyone, the ministers and nobles all became interested.
Yunlu Village has nearly seventy people with superpowers, which is more than double the number of people with superpowers in the entire capital.
Some of the ministers present received the evolution fluid, but ultimately failed to awaken their special abilities.
In their circle today, if there is no superhuman in their own family or in-laws' family, even if there is no apparent change in status for the time being, their future development will definitely be limited in the long run.
After learning that a cruise ship was coming to Yunlu Village, many of those present considered recruiting the village's supernatural beings.
Coercion and bribery are not suitable for the wealthy Yunlu Village. Just like with Lu Xuan, the first choice is still to use the honey trap.
Ministers: Let this old man see if there is a suitable son-in-law of the right age and appearance.
One by one, the village's superpowered individuals stepped out from the crowd. Lu Xuan even gave a wink to a few of the special ability users, signaling them to stand at the very front.
The new emperor and his ministers looked them up and down with serious and curious expressions, with Liu Chun, Su Ying, Jiang Fan, Lu Chen, Zhang Dafu, Mei Cheng, and Mei Xue being the main focus of their attention.
To this day, Bai Xuefeng is the only one with a special talent in the capital, while Yunlu Village has seven. Even the new emperor is quite envious.
Others thought that since four of the seven people were teenagers, could it be that the younger the person was when they took the evolution fluid, the greater the probability that they would awaken powerful superpowers?
Those being stared at were extremely nervous, their bodies tense, and their palms, hanging by their sides, were covered in sweat.
Zhang Dafu and the Mei siblings all had pale faces, but Lu Chen was more composed, maintaining a serious expression like a little adult, which made the viewers in the live broadcast room smile like doting aunts.
A moment later, the new emperor said to the seven special beings, "You shall state your names, your corresponding abilities, and your levels."
Because he was standing in the first position, Liu Chun spoke first, stammering, "This humble subject... no, this humble subject is Liu Chun. My special ability is enhancement, and it is currently at level three."
Next up was Jiang Fan, who usually didn't have a strong presence in the village. He imitated Liu Chun and said, "Your humble servant is Jiang Fanx, and my special ability is painlessness, currently only at level two."
As the only adult woman, Su Ying was not at all intimidated. She smiled sweetly at the new emperor and the ministers and said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, I am Su Ying. My special ability is hypnosis, level two."
Pain relief and hypnosis are rarely used. In addition, Wei Xiang and Xiong Mao are combatants and have a greater need for crystal cores. As their partners, Jiang Fan and Su Ying will give them the crystal cores at home first, so their own leveling speed will not be too fast.
Xiong Mao didn't care about any of that. He just proudly raised his head, thinking that his wife was much better than Liu Chun and Jiang Fan and would definitely leave a good impression on the emperor.
But after feeling proud, he was also a little worried. His wife was already beautiful and attractive. What if her outstanding performance made the emperor have any inappropriate thoughts?
New Emperor: ?
Xiong Mao is really overthinking things.
Not to mention that the new emperor is not fond of beautiful women, he would not risk making all the superpowered people in Yunlu Village dissatisfied with him by forcibly seizing those with abilities.
Given the unique nature of Su Ying's special abilities, it's impossible for the new emperor, as a ruler, to keep her by his side.
Not only the new emperor couldn't do it, but the ministers who had initially glanced at Su Ying because of her outstanding beauty also became serious upon hearing the word 'hypnosis'.
Throughout history, beautiful women have been known as troublemakers; if they also possess the ability to control people's hearts, they become even more terrifying.
Some people even looked at Su Ying with a hint of apprehension and wariness, as if Su Ying were some kind of femme fatale who could bring chaos to the country or even destroy the world at any moment.
Su Ying rolled her eyes inwardly after noticing this.
At best, her current ability is to have some fun with Xiong Mao at night, but that fun is gone after she got pregnant.
It's better to be wary of Lu Xuan than her; he's the one who can take hypnosis to its extreme.
Then it was Lu Chen's turn with his four children.
With the three adults setting an example, the four of them performed quite well. Their young age and more outstanding abilities than the previous three also attracted the attention of the ministers, especially Mei Xue, who inevitably received more attention.
Special types come after other regular types.
This time, the new emperor added an extra condition: that they briefly introduce their family situation.
When it came to those who were clearly in their thirties or forties, the ministers mostly paid little attention. However, when it came to the younger people, they listened with utmost concentration.
After everyone had finished introducing themselves, the group still found the best person to win over.
Li Tuo, the youngest son of the village chief.
He's of marriageable age, not yet married, possesses a pure combat-type superpower like fire, isn't bad-looking, and is the village chief's son.
Although a village chief, a nobody, is insignificant compared to a high-ranking official, his status is still an advantage.
There's also Li Miao, who's a bit younger. At 14, he has a speed-based ability. While not particularly outstanding, he only has one mother, Madam Sun, making his family structure simple and easier to win over so she'll wholeheartedly serve his family.
If we had a little more patience, it would be even better to wait for Lu Chen's four children to grow up.
And this was exactly what the new emperor intended.
What could be a better option than having Lu Chen marry the princess and become family with Lu Xuan? Nothing!
However, the new emperor was unaware of Lu Xuan's thoughts. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, he did not reveal his own ideas for the time being. He only offered a few words of encouragement to the various superhumans and his nobles, urging them to level up diligently and become pillars of the nation in the future.
With just a few words, he invigorated the crowd, making their faces flush.
[It's like seeing my boss, who loves to make empty promises.]
[The emperor's word is law, and people with supernatural abilities were a rare breed in ancient times, so it's certain they would be highly valued; this isn't just empty promises.]
Anything that isn't delivered on the spot is just empty promises to me!
I think the current lifestyle in the village is pretty good. There's no need to work for the emperor. We don't lack food or clothing. Isn't it better to be a free person? Why rush to become a corporate slave? Even a high-level corporate slave is still a corporate slave.
Believe it or not, quite a few people in the village actually thought the same thing as the audience.
Upgrading is definitely going to continue, but whether or not one will serve the emperor in the future is another matter entirely.
After meeting the superhumans, the new emperor asked the other villagers to leave, leaving only a few special-type superhumans and Lu Xuan, Li Tie, and others to accompany him.
Ye Feiluan and other relevant personnel from other towns naturally stayed behind as well.
The new emperor said to Lu Xuan, "Take me to see your fields."
Lu Xuan, who had just shown Ye Feiluan and his group around not long ago, led the way again as if nothing had happened.
The tour process was exactly the same as before, and the reactions of the new emperor and the powerful were no different from those of Chen Bing and others.
If I had to pinpoint something, it would probably be that the new emperor developed a considerable interest in sea fishing after seeing that three-meter-long swordfish.
Live stream viewers: ? Is the emperor going to become a fisherman too?
Finally, Lu Xuan led everyone to the shopping area to introduce the new products displayed in his shop to the new emperor, as well as Ye Feiluan and others who had been interrupted and unable to continue speaking earlier.
Various mutated beast pelts and their processed products brought back from the Free Star of Sorenson.
When Lu Xuan carried a white leather piece nearly as tall as an adult and said it was a rabbit skin, and then took out a gray-blue leather piece more than three meters long and said it was a wolf skin, everyone except the people of Yunlu Village who had seen it before was stunned.
"How can they be so big!?" Bai Xuefeng exclaimed, his gaze filled with astonishment as he looked at the unusually large hides.
"These rabbits... are they wolves that have become spirits?!" Marquis Weiyuan stared wide-eyed, his expression one of astonishment.
The others reacted similarly, with expressions of shock, doubt, surprise, disbelief, and a variety of other emotions swirling across their faces.
The new emperor's reaction was not as obvious as others, but the impact he suffered was equally significant.
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Author's Note: Chapters 243 and 244, which cover the seven-day interstellar tour, are for those who haven't read them yet. Otherwise, you might not understand the plot of those two days.
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Thanks to "Changyushan" for throwing a landmine. Throwing time: 2025-07-04 20:58:15
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