Inside the main hall, Xu Rong angrily flung the ancient book in his hand, his round eyes fixed intently on Xu Suiyan.
Xu Suiyan sat casually on the guest chair, playing with the tea lid in his hand, completely disregarding Xu Rong's attitude.
Sigh~
After a long silence, Xu Rong sighed and pointed at Xu Suiyan, saying, "Look at you! What have you become? Do you still resemble the heir of my royal family?"
Xu Suiyan replied casually, "Just get to the point, no need to pretend to be profound."
"What's going on with Lin Xian'er? It's been so many days, and you still don't intend to explain?"
"Heh, is it any of your business how I am?"
Xu Suiyan tossed the bowl lid aside and stretched.
"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."
"Come back! You're getting more and more unruly!"
Xu Rong's eyes were full of doting affection.
"I know you're full of youthful vigor, but young people should still exercise restraint."
"You're so long-winded. Just tell me what it is."
Xu Suiyan sat back down in his chair impatiently.
"Hmm, I'm asking you, did you see Jiang Qingluan on your trip to Yaochi in the Eastern Region?"
"I saw him," Xu Suiyan replied casually. "I almost got beaten to death."
Upon hearing this, Xu Rong immediately slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "I, Xu Rong, wouldn't even dare to hit my own son, how dare Jiang Qingluan?"
Xu Suiyan: "Can you please stop making such a fuss? It wasn't Jiang Qingluan who hit me."
"Who is that?" Xu Rong pressed. "Who dares to touch my son?"
Xu Suiyan then replied, "It's a man named Shen Zhao. He's said to be quite famous in the outer regions these past few years, and seems to have a close relationship with Jiang Qingluan."
Furthermore, he seemed to have a strong prejudice against our Xu family; he attacked us without exchanging more than a few words upon meeting us.
Pei Xingnan, Huang Gandang, Chu Guangyu (this vote was carried out by Liang Hao and Fahai), Jiang Song, He Huang, and Zhao Yuankang all died at his hands.
"If Ruan Lingyue hadn't activated the Water Spirit Array to send me out of Yaochi, you'd probably be left only to collect my corpse."
Xu Rong was shocked upon hearing this: "Six of the Ten Saints of the Holy Domain have died at once, all at his hands? Just who is this Shen Zhao?"
"I heard he's an elder in an organization called the Public Trial Council, where he serves as an enforcer. I didn't ask any more questions."
Xu Rong sneered, "No matter what, anyone who dares to hurt my son must die!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a charming voice rang out from outside the hall.
"Your Highness, I advise you not to make any rash moves against this Shen Zhao."
Lin Xian'er stepped into the hall with a graceful and charming demeanor, revealing her long, snow-white legs.
"Xian'er, what brings you here?"
Upon seeing Lin Xian'er, Xu Suiyan immediately transformed into a teddy bear, practically drooling as he rushed forward to greet her.
Xu Rong frowned, and seeing Lin Xian'er's expression, he naturally didn't show the same warmth as he did towards his own son.
"Xian'er greets Your Highness."
Lin Xian'er bowed to Xu Rong, then prostrated herself on the ground, her body forming a perfect bow shape that made one's blood boil.
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
After Lin Xian'er stood up, she gave Xu Rong a seemingly casual glance, and then, with Xu Suiyan's help, sat down next to him.
"You are very familiar with Shen Zhao?"
"I doubt anyone in the Holy Domain knows Shen Zhao better than I do."
"Really? Who exactly is he?"
"Suppressing the turmoil in the Northern Region, stopping the coup in the Central Region, capturing the Seven-Colored Sacred Monarch Rock in one battle, and conquering the Demon Realm in half a year—after hearing all this, Your Highness should have a basic understanding of Shen Zhao's abilities, right?"
Xu Rong: "How old is he this year?"
Lin Xian'er: "At most, I'm only twenty-five years old."
Twenty-five years old!
Xu Rong's eyes showed a hint of shock, and he remained silent for a long time.
"As expected, heroes emerge from among the young."
What is his relationship with Jiang Qingluan?
"That's complicated and can't be explained in just a few words. In short, Your Highness, if you ever have to be enemies with Shen Zhao, you must be fully prepared."
Xu Rong snorted coldly: "Even so, I will not let anyone who dares to harm my son get away with it."
If he hadn't appeared in the Holy Domain, all would have been fine. But if he had, I would have made sure he died a horrible death!
"Report!"
Suddenly, someone came to report from outside the door.
"Your Highness, an urgent report from Xiliang!"
"Give it to me."
The report was urgent. Xu Rong read it quickly, and his pupils contracted involuntarily.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing that Xu Rong's expression was off, Xu Suiyan immediately asked.
Xu Rong: "The three towns of Xiliang have rebelled. Your Uncle Dong borrowed 300,000 hu of grain from my Bashu region to quell the rebellion. You will have to make the trip, and you can stay in the army to await orders."
He wanted Xu Suiyan to be involved in military affairs so that he could take over his position in the future.
"No!" Xu Suiyan refused outright. "I just want to stay with Xian'er, I'm not going anywhere."
Xu Rong frowned: "This is an order, you have to go whether you like it or not!"
"Then why don't you kill me if you dare!"
"you!"
Xu Suiyan was like a dead pig that doesn't fear boiling water; no matter what Xu Rong said, he wouldn't listen.
“Your Highness,” Lin Xian’er suddenly advised, “The rebellion of the three towns of Xiliang is of great importance. The Xiliang Prince’s Mansion and the County Prince’s Mansion are interdependent. We should listen to Your Highness and make a trip.”
Xu Suiyan held Lin Xian'er's hand: "But Xian'er, I can't bear to part with you."
Lin Xian'er: "Your Highness, I will wait for you here and will not go anywhere. Besides, official business is more important. Your Highness must not delay important matters because of me, otherwise I will feel guilty."
"Alright, since Xian'er wants me to go, then I'll do as you say and go..."
"Your Highness, hmm~"
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