Whenever compared with Daxia, Gou Longbang always showed a rather ordinary, but extremely self-respecting side. For example, the side hall that came at this time, although it tried its best to maintain prosperity, lacked a bit of luxury. But it seemed to have reached its limit and could not put on any other high-end appearance, otherwise it would not be able to afford it.

After crossing the threshold, Xia Xiao and Ah Zhu followed the fat monk like children going to see the world. However, this was not the first time Xia Xiao had been to such a place, but it was the first time for Ah Zhu. She was amazed at the rigorous and luxurious structure of the palace, and was shocked by the guard animals she had seen before.

It was incredible that wild beasts were used as guards in Gou Longbang's palace. There were also precious porcelain and antiques everywhere, which looked expensive. But she didn't like the wild beast skull placed in the corner. Why put other people's bones in such a good palace? Wouldn't it be creepy at night?

After passing through a door, Ah Zhu was still looking around. If her grandmother knew that she had been to such a place, she would definitely be proud of her, but what would the princess look like? Ah Zhu had never seen a princess. There were many big figures from various countries in the academy, but no princesses, so Ah Zhu was curious whether the princess was very, very beautiful.

The side hall door was tightly shut. Seeing that the emperor had not yet looked at Gou Longbang, Ah Zhu asked:

"What's a princess like?"

"Like Shu Shuang."

Xia Xiao blurted out that she shouldn't have said her name in a place like this. But these guards wrapped in animal skins were just machines, so they didn't need to be taken care of.

"Shu Shuang is a princess?"

Seeing Xia Xiao saying this, Ah Zhu also read out her name. But in Ah Zhu's memory, the girl next to Xia Xiao seemed to have no brilliance. She withdrew her light and heat, leaving only to Xia Xiao, making him stand out very clearly, like a green leaf that lives to set off a flower.

"She is the princess of the Zou Shou Church and me."

Ah Zhu regretted asking this question, so every time Xia Xiao mentioned Shu Shuang, there was an indescribable tenderness, which made her feel a little jealous. She was mean, knowing that she could not compare with Shu Shuang, but still full of expectations, she asked Xia Xiao:

"Can I be your princess?"

A princess without a crown needs the prince's approval to prove her identity, but when Xia Xiao turned his head and looked at her, there was obviously no tenderness in his eyes. In his heart, no one can compare to Shu Shuang. But Ah Zhu's expectations were too heavy, as if he was wishing to shorten his life by ten years in exchange for a satisfactory answer. In order to let her live longer, Xia Xiao said coldly:

"You're dreaming!"

Xia Xiao's tone sounded like he was joking, but he was good at throwing cold water on others, and this time he was successful. Ah Zhu was broad-minded and didn't bother with him. She just snorted in disappointment, but this was expected. It would be strange if Xia Xiao could speak to her gently someday.

After entering the last door, the fat monk finally saw the emperor of Gou Longbang clan. The latter sat on a unique dragon throne, on which there were dragons and wolves. Gou Longbang clan praised this brave and vicious wild beast, and even compared it with the dragon, but different places have different people, so we must respect each other's cultural customs.

This emperor was in his prime, with a beard like an animal. Although his face and eyes showed the fatigue accumulated over the years, the imperial spirit in his eyes had not faded with the passage of time, but became more mature. He showed the blind self-esteem and arrogance of the Goulongbang clan to the fullest, and would not stand up to greet the teachers of the Zoushou Church like Daxia did.

"Venerable Monk Xuyun, long time no see!"

The fat monk repeated the last four words, but there was no smile on his face, obviously he did not like such a gift. He was a vulgar monk, just wanting a gift that matched what he had done, as a reward and consolation for his hard work in exorcising demons. But in Gou Longbang, he could not get what he wanted.

"Master Xuyun also knows medical skills?"

"Every time the king sees me, he only tells me to exorcise demons and never asks me about medical skills. How do you know I don't know?"

"It seems that the monk Xuyun is angry?"

"Gou Longbang is still the same, she hasn't changed at all. Everyone who sees her is worried."

"You have to blame Da Xia for this. They are too stubborn and are stubbornly defending the northern border. And there is Xia Jinghong, a nobleman who wants to suppress my entire clan with the so-called Xia Army. He really doesn't give us face. Whenever I think of him, I hate him to the core, which is why I have such a bad face."

When it comes to his father, Xia Xiao can no longer remain silent. He said in the same cold tone as the fat monk:

"It is definitely wrong for the king not to consider changing himself and only want to plunder."

Even though Long Xuxiao was the only minister present, the emperor did not want to be criticized. He snorted, exhaling a heavy and long breath, and pointed at Xia Xiao to the fat monk.

"Who is this?"

"My lay disciple, from Daxia."

The fat monk tried his best to smooth things over, but the king just said "oh" in a cold voice.

"No wonder you spoke against me, you are from Daxia. But do you think that just because you are a lay disciple of the Tanghua Temple practitioner, you can openly criticize me?"

His palm landed on the wolf head on the chair, and a cold and arrogant aura suddenly rose in the hall, causing the guards to fall to the ground, the candles to break, the windows to shatter, and in an instant the hall was in chaos like a doghouse. After Long Xuxiao ran to the pillar beside the hall, Ah Zhu squatted behind Xia Xiao, but he stood far away, just like the fat monk, and did not retreat at all.

Xia Xiao stared at the emperor in front of him, frowning and glaring, not hiding his emotions. With the support of his predecessors, he would not be defeated. And with the blessing of Ju Mang's fierce wind, he would stand firm.

As an emperor, he only has this much tolerance. No wonder the fat monk said before that one should not be too modest in the Gou Longbang clan, otherwise he would suffer. So this time, he will be more arrogant!

Behind him, Ju Mang's figure emerged with the overflowing vitality, and in an instant, a strange light appeared, which made the emperor's eyes light up. What kind of creature is this? He seemed to have never seen it before. In the moment when he was distracted, the fat monk's eyes lit up like a candle in front of a Buddha. It made the fat monk's vitality suddenly surge, suppressing the emperor's vitality.

As an emperor, he is also a cultivator, and his strength is indeed so strong that people dare not underestimate him, and even admire him. It is not easy to balance cultivation and state affairs, but with such strength, he can't be arrogant in front of Master Xuyun!

The emperor's face turned red, and his face, which did not look like an emperor, looked like a rough general going to the battlefield. The roof of the side hall shook violently, and when the rubble fell, the arrogant king's panting sounded like the roar of an animal, but he still managed to say a word.

"That's all."

The fat monk withdrew his energy, but was not prepared to give him too much face, lest he forget that Gou Longbang was nothing compared to Tanghua Temple.

"If you don't want us to treat you, we'll take our leave. You should solve the mess of the Gou Longbang clan by yourselves! I, Tanghua Temple, don't have to clean up your mess!"

There was a threat in Xuyun's words, but it was true. If it weren't for the burden on their shoulders and the compassion of Buddha, they wouldn't care about the wild beast turning into a demon. Anyone can do that. The academy, the Adventurer's Guild, the Zoushou Church, and the Qingtian Sect are all more or less involved. It's just that they don't have enough power, so they took this matter into their scope of management, but it doesn't mean they have to do it. In this world, if you don't ask about responsibility, there is nothing you have to do!

The emperor frowned, displeased by the tone, but finally compromised and said:

"Someone, take them to Princess Xuanping."

After Xia Xiao and the other two left, Long Xuxiao immediately stepped forward and knelt on one knee in the ruined palace. Monk Xuyun showed a threat and challenged the emperor's authority, so he lowered his status to a level lower than that of a pig or dog. But the emperor did not appreciate it and snorted with disdain.

"A monk who only cares about food and wine, who kills a few little demons on weekdays, is so rampant. Do you really think that I, Gou Longbang, don't have the ability to kill demons and eliminate evil?"

The emperor waved his hand, and the guards hurried forward. This side hall was full of men, and the emperor felt that men were more reliable than women, who were just vases and only useful in sex.

"Who was the guy he killed this time?"

"That mutated wolf is currently at level seven."

The seventh level... The emperor kept silent. That was his biggest worry and he didn't expect to be eliminated.

"No wonder he's so confident. Never mind. Just let him be!"

Long Xu smiled apologetically, his face cold for his initial impoliteness. Although he had never entertained monks from Tanghua Temple, he knew about the wolf. Since the wolf demon that killed several powerful men of the Long family had been eliminated, it seemed that this guy's strength was not lower than that of Qu Lun in the Venerable Realm. That kind of existence could destroy half of the country with a wave of his hand, no wonder he dared to suppress the king with his vitality.

In the palace covered with yellow sand, the fat monk brought Xia Xiao and the others to a very quiet palace. There were no hibiscus trees, no poems, words or paintings here, but it gave Xia Xiao a feeling of seeing Si Yunying again.

"The princess is washing up, please wait for two minutes."

When the maid bowed her head, the fat monk nodded. But this wait was not as simple as two minutes.

Dusk gradually enveloped the palace. Although Xia Xiao had good patience, he became annoyed when he saw the direction the maid was going. This fat monk was messing with the rhythm. He had been in the royal court for almost half a day and didn't even have the chance to see the peach blossom petals. This couldn't go on. If that woman was really hiding here, I'm afraid it would be difficult to protect herself with just Xuyun.

"Excuse me, may I ask..."

Xia Xiao wanted to go to the toilet, but before he could finish his words, a maid came running over to deliver a message.

"Everyone, sorry for the wait. Please come in."

Xia Xiao shook his head secretly. It was really annoying! If they lived in Guyun Tower, they would definitely be able to walk to the wall of the palace city and check if there was any trace of that woman inside. But if they kept wasting time like this, how long would it take? He hated wasting time the most. Wouldn't it be better to use this time to practice?

Following the maid, Xia Xiao walked through a deserted corridor that seemed a little lonely at dusk and entered a room. The room was exquisitely decorated and had a faint fragrance, which was different from the nature of the yellow earth and the Goulongbang clan. But Xia Xiao was still not interested and sat aside, waiting for the fat monk to take his pulse.

If he could learn something along the way, Xia Xiao would be happy, but he was annoyed that he could not learn anything and could not practice. If he did not have to hide his identity, he might be able to make friends with the people here. Although the Gou Longbang family was the enemy of the Great Xia Dynasty, knowing someone would make it easier for him to do anything in the future. But the current situation made him embarrassed!