It seems that the hostility and rejection towards Gu Jian that they had previously shown have lessened considerably.
"Du Zimei, I received some good news today. Can you guess what it is?"
Gu Jian smiled slightly and said, "I do not know, Your Majesty, please explain."
"It is a book of alliance."
A smile appeared on Lin Youxian's face. "I never expected that woman, Hu Linglong, would agree to form an alliance with my Other Shore Demon Kingdom!"
"In this way, the first step of our grand plan has been completed."
"You have rendered a great service this time. From this day forward, you, Du Zimei, will be the Great General of my Other Shore Demon Kingdom! I reward you with 100,000 spirit stones, a mansion, and 100 servants. You will command an army of 100,000!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Gu Jian smiled slightly.
Lin Youxian then said, "You don't need to thank me. The person who should thank you is Shiyu. Now that you hold a high position, what are your thoughts?"
Gu Jian smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful. I will serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly. I will go through fire and water for you!"
Lin Youxian smiled. "Yes! Du Zimei, you said it yourself. I hope you will keep your word."
"Perfect timing, the Millennium Ceremony is about to begin. As the Grand General of my Other Shore Demon Kingdom, I also intend to assign you some tasks."
Gu Jian smiled and asked, "Your Majesty, what mission?"
Lin Youxian, dressed in a golden imperial robe, stood high above and said, "The millennium sacrifice requires the sacrifice of 100,000 living beings. These 100,000 living beings include humans and lowly demons."
"These creatures are now imprisoned in the military camp outside the city. I expect you to keep a close watch on them and not let a single one escape."
Gu Jian was immediately surprised; it was such a simple task?
He thought Lin Youxian would ask him to capture the traitors.
After all, Gu Jian had thought about many things during that month.
There was one thing he was certain of: Lin Youxian knew that four of the four kings wanted to rebel.
A strange feeling instantly enveloped Gu Jian's mind.
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