Chapter 42 Nangong Ye's Domineering Aura
Inside the hall, the clear sound of the Xuanji Bell was like the music of the Ninth Heaven descending into the mortal world, and the lingering sound washed away the noisy arguments over the franchise fee.
The soft glow reflected on Dongfang Yuning's snow-white wrist, and also illuminated the sparkling eyes of the people around her!
Emperor Nangong Yu's heart was in turmoil:
The bell rang! It rang again! My sister-in-law! Walking auspicious sign! Golden unicorn that attracts wealth! God bless Dayan! This franchise fee... double! It must be doubled!
Fuying Country? Oh, light the candles! The military treasury is overflowing! It's safe! He tried hard to maintain his imperial dignity, but the smile that couldn't be suppressed at the corner of his mouth made him look like a miser who saw a mountain of gold.
Queen Dongfang Qiwu was so excited that her nails almost dug into the back of Nangong Yu's hand.
[Little sister! My dear little sister! The ringing of this bell is more melodious than the sound of the abacus used to count gold ingots in the Imperial Household Department! The treasury is full, my new phoenix crown... ahem, our business ambitions are now secure!]
She looked at Dongfang Yuning with eyes filled with eager anticipation, "Keep going, talk more and earn more."
Princess Nangong Yue sits elegantly, her inner calculations clacking.
[The bell rings! The initiative in the negotiations instantly shifts! All bids automatically increase by 30%! Additional terms? They must be added! Who dares to break the contract? Aren't they afraid of the backlash from their aunt's Xuanji Bell?! The look she gave Dongfang Yuning was one of both teachable relief and encouragement.]
Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian tried hard to keep a straight face, but his eyes betrayed him:
"Aunt... that thing on your wrist is a magical treasure bowl? Or one with an automatic gold-sucking vortex! The expenses of the Eastern Palace... He silently calculated how many more Western Region BMWs he could buy."
Dongfang Linyuan (Huangshang)'s eyes were no longer searchlights, but welding torches about to ignite! He stared at his little sister intently, his inner groundhog tumbling wildly:
[Mom!!! You didn’t give birth to a girl, you gave birth to an invincible gold mountain that moves, glows, and continuously spews out gold! ! !
Midas Touch turns stone into gold? That's too weak! Just ordering snail noodles can turn a river of gold into a global treasure! It's rich! The Dongfang family is going to be as rich as the entire continent!
He rubbed his hands, as if he had already seen mountains of gold and silver.
The ministers of the Yan Kingdom collectively burst into tears, their beards and eyebrows trembling with excitement:
God bless Dayan! God bless Dayan! Money! Money is coming to me! They're lining up! They're vying for it! Princess Fuxing! You are my Dayan's golden seal of state! If anyone ever says anything bad about the princess again, I'll be the first to hit him with my tablet!
Silently calculating how much the dividends at the end of the year will increase
System 118:
[Ding! A massive influx of luck energy has been detected! Xuanji Bell: Golden Rule passive activated to MAX! Host! Host! Hurry! Now is the time! You are the walking God of Wealth!]
Your words are as good as gold! They'll accept whatever you say! These leeks are so plump and strong, and so fragrant! Your harvest is worth millions of gold, mountains of gold and silver!
At this moment when the entire palace was ablaze with golden light (in fantasy), and the atmosphere was pushed to its peak by the frenzy of Xuanji bells and money, Dongfang Yuning, facing the ardent gazes of the audience begging him to speak up and continue to fleece the wool, cleared his throat. His voice was clear and carried the pure and domineering power unique to a lucky star:
"Dear guests, join our Yanguo Fuxing Cuisine, not only to enjoy the world-class delicious food but also to make a lot of money,"
She paused, and the Xuanji bell on her wrist seemed to respond with another pleasant tremor.
"There is another necessary prerequisite!"
She swept her eyes over the envoys and nobles from various countries whose eyes were shining and eager to sign immediately, and spoke every word clearly:
"Anyone who joins must sign the 'Perpetual Friendship, Commerce and Non-Aggression Treaty' with our Great Yan Nation! During the membership period, you may not wage war against our Great Yan Nation and its allies for any reason! Any disputes must be resolved through peaceful negotiations! This is an iron rule and cannot be discussed!"
As soon as these words were spoken, it was like pouring a bucket of ice water into boiling oil!
The envoys, who had just been immersed in the fantasy of money and delicious food, suddenly sobered up. A treaty? A non-aggression agreement? This... this Princess Fuxing, not only knows how to make money, but also plays political games?!
System 118: [Host, you are mighty and domineering! Even after cutting the leeks, you don't forget to tie them up! You're really good at bundling! You're not just cutting the leeks, you're bundling them up with the roots and soil!]
Dongfang Yuning:
[Hmph, the extra money will be used to recharge military expenses! Target - Fuying Country, huh! ]
As soon as she finished speaking, Nangong Ye, who had been standing beside her like a guardian angel, suddenly dropped his aura, which had been slightly softened by the ringing of the Xuanji bell, to freezing point!
A cold light flashed in his deep eyes, like a poisoned blade, and shot accurately in a certain direction outside the hall (where the envoy of Fuying Kingdom was), his eyes were so cold as if he was looking at a dead place.
[Since Ning'er wants to destroy the Fuying Kingdom...]
He was filled with anger.
[Then, I must carefully plan...how to make them disappear quietly and completely.]
Nangong Yu, sitting high on the dragon throne, keenly caught the instantaneous burst of murderous intent from his younger brother, which almost solidified into a tangible form. Combined with his sister-in-law's wish to "recharge the military funds," the smile on his lips deepened, with a hint of cold amusement:
[Fuying Nation, oh Fuying Nation... light the candles. I, reluctantly, accepted your national fortune and territory. Well, it's just right for expanding my naval base.]
After a brief silence, there was an even more frantic scramble!
"Sign! Let's sign!"
Prince Abdul of the Spice Kingdom was the first to jump out. He had been completely conquered by the snail rice noodle and hot and sour rice noodle, and his mind was full of returning to China to open a chain store and make a lot of money.
"As long as I can get the authorization, let alone non-aggression, I can even make the Spice Kingdom and Dayan become brother nations!"
What spice art is nothing compared to gold and delicious food!
"Snow Country Wish Sign!"
Princess Elena also spoke up, reservedly but quickly. The wonderful combination of fried skewers and milk tea, and the prospect of hot pot to ward off the cold, made her decisively put aside her so-called pride.
Non-aggression? Snow Country had no intention of attacking Yan Country. Instead of doing that, they could open a few more milk tea shops to make money!
“Let’s sign!”
"We'll sign too! Give us the authorization!"
Under the powerful blessing of the Xuanji Bell's Golden Rule and the pressure of the Yan Kingdom's royal family, especially Nangong Ye's silent but extremely oppressive cold gaze, the so-called prerequisites encountered almost no significant resistance.
Dongfang Linyuan and Nangong Yue immediately took out the contract that they had prepared long ago. The contract had strict terms and appeared to be particularly cooperative under the influence of the Golden Rule. The envoys from various countries rushed to sign and seal it, fearing that the golden authorization would be lost if they were a step late.
What follows is an even more exciting (for Yan Guo) part - collecting franchise fees and advance payments for raw materials!
"Spice Nation, hot pot restaurant authorized in ten cities, snail noodle restaurant authorized in twenty cities, hot and sour noodles... fifteen cities first! This is the franchise fee! This is the advance payment for the first batch of raw materials!"
Prince Abdul generously bid for a thick stack of gold notes and gems.
"Snow Country, authorized hot pot restaurants in the seven northern cities, and exclusive authorization for fried skewers and milk tea shops in the capital and the five provincial capitals! Here's the franchise fee! Five hundred servings of milk tea powder and fried skewers ingredients first!"
Princess Elena's quotes were precise and efficient.
"Xirong! The biggest hotpot restaurant! Next to the royal court! The biggest one! Plenty of meat! Franchise fee! The meat money counts as a down payment!"
Chief Tuoba Hong directly carried up a heavy leather bag, which was full of gold and jingled.
"Tianyuan wants authorization for snail noodles!"
"Fuying Country wants exclusive sea area authorization for milk tea!"
"The grasslands want..."
Dongfang Linyuan grinned from ear to ear as he directed the officials from the Ministry of Revenue to count and register the money quickly. Gold notes, gems, and heavy gold ingots flowed into the large box that had been prepared long ago like water.
Nangong Yue gracefully reviewed the terms of the contract, ensuring that every penny of profit went into Yan Guo's pocket. Emperor Nangong Yu looked at the rapidly accumulating wealth, and the smile on his face never faded.
The ministers were so excited that their faces flushed, as if they had already seen the generous bonuses at the end of the year.
Linde Hall has become the largest and most successful multinational merchant bank in Yan State!
The feast eventually came to an end. When the last envoy had signed, paid, and left, contentedly (or perhaps with a sense of pain but hope) clutching the authorization letter and samples, only the core members of the Yan Kingdom's royal family and a handful of important officials remained in the hall.
The air still lingers with the aftertaste of hot pot and snail noodles, but more so, it is filled with the fragrance of money and the joy of success.
However, this harmony did not last long.
Several hot, unwilling, and even covetous gazes, like leeches on the heel, were fixed firmly on Dongfang Yuning, who was being carefully supported by Nangong Ye and preparing to leave.
They were the unmarried princes from relatively powerful kingdoms! Abdul from the Spice Kingdom, Helian Xiao from the Snow Kingdom, and Luo Yuheng, a prince from the Yuezhi Kingdom.
They witnessed Dongfang Yuning's ability to turn stone into gold and the magic of Xuanji Ling, and were deeply attracted by her stunning appearance and cleverness.
A lucky star! Stunning beauty! Bringing immense wealth! Who wouldn't want a woman like this? Nangong Ye? Just a cold-faced demon! They're so powerful in numbers, what's there to fear from him?
"Your Highness Prince Yong!"
Helian Xiao was the first to attack. He was a burly man with the wildness of the grassland. He stared at Dongfang Yuning with burning eyes, but his words were directed to Nangong Ye with obvious provocation.
"I've long heard of Your Highness's unparalleled martial arts prowess. Today's feast, with its fine wine and delicious food, lacks something to liven up the atmosphere. How about... we exchange a few moves? It would be a great eye-opener for us all."
Luo Yuheng waved a jade fan, looking suave, but his eyes were glued to Dongfang Yuning, and he said:
"Prince Helian is absolutely right. Just by looking at the princess's Midas touch, one can tell she is a heaven-sent beauty, unrivaled in the world. Such a beauty deserves a true hero. Prince Yong, how about we have a duel? If... hehe, if by some chance we win, Your Highness... please give me up?"
The meaning of his words was so naked that it was disgusting.
Although Abdul was still a little scared of Nangong Ye's previous look, the huge temptation of beauty and "lucky star" made him hot-headed and took a step forward:
"That's right! A beauty deserves a hero! Prince Yong, do you dare to accept the challenge? Let's all attack together. If you lose, Princess Fuxing... will be ours for a fair fight!"
He directly took Dongfang Yuning as the prize.
"presumptuous!"
“Arrogant!”
The Emperor, Empress, Princess, Crown Prince, Dongfang Linyuan, and the others all looked gloomy and shouted harshly. The ministers of Yan State also glared angrily.
Nangong Ye paused.
He slowly and gently protected Dongfang Yuning behind him, making sure she was away from possible impact. Then, he slowly turned around.
As he turned around, he opened his scarlet eyes like a sleeping ancient beast!
The tenderness that melted the ice and snow when facing Dongfang Yuning just now was gone, replaced by a coldness that was enough to freeze the soul!
His deep eyes were like ten-thousand-year-old black ice, surging with violent anger and bloody murderous intent! The terrifying aura emanating from his body was like a physical hurricane, instantly sweeping through the entire hall, causing the temperature to plummet!
Several ministers who were nearby couldn't help but shiver and their faces turned pale.
He didn't say a word, but just slowly scanned Helian Xiao, Luo Yuheng and Abdul with his icy eyes, as if looking at dead people.
That look was as if he was looking at three corpses that were about to be torn apart.
"Want to die?"
He parted his thin lips slightly and spat out two words that were as cold as ice. His voice was not loud, but it was filled with a murderous intent that could make one's scalp explode.
"This king, I will grant you your wish."
Before he finished speaking, everyone saw a flash before their eyes!
Nangong Ye's figure disappeared from the spot like a ghost, and the next moment, he appeared in front of Helian Xiao! No fancy moves, only speed! Accuracy! ruthlessness!
A straight punch wrapped in a terrifying gust of wind, like a cannonball, tore through the air and slammed into Helian Xiao's chest with a shrill scream!
Helian Xiao's pupils suddenly shrank. He called himself a grassland warrior, and his reaction was extremely fast, crossing his arms to block!
“Crack!”
The teeth-grinding sound of bones cracking could be clearly heard!
“Ouch!”
Helian Xiao let out a shrill howl, his massive body sent flying like a broken sack, slamming hard against the temple pillar. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his arms drooping limply, evidently broken! His eyes were filled with horror and disbelief. Just one punch!
Luo Yuheng was so frightened that his jade fan fell off his body, his face turned pale, and he turned around and wanted to run. Nangong Ye's body was as fast as lightning, and he spun around and kicked sideways, his leg shadow like a whip!
"Bang!"
Hit Luo Yuheng hard on the waist and ribs!
"ah!"
Luo Yuheng screamed as he was thrown away, knocking over a table covered with leftovers. His body was covered in grease and filth, and he had no idea how many ribs he had broken. He curled up on the ground, wailing and rolling around.
Abdul was so frightened that he turned around and rushed to the palace gate to ask for help. Nangong Ye's eyes flashed coldly, and he tapped the ground with his toes to find a fallen silver chopstick!
"call out!"
The silver chopsticks turned into a deadly white light and pierced Abdul's calf with incredible precision!
"Ah—my legs!"
Abdul screamed and fell to the ground, holding his bleeding calf. He rolled on the ground in pain, tears streaming down his face. There was no trace of the noble appearance of the Spice Prince.
In a flash! The three princes who claimed to be masters were knocked to the ground by Nangong Ye like chickens and dogs, leaving only miserable wails and a mess on the ground!
Nangong Ye slowly withdrew his attack and stood with his hands behind his back. His moon-white official uniform was spotless, as if the thunderous, bloody and violent attack just now had nothing to do with him.
He looked down at the three pieces of trash lying on the ground like mud, his eyes cold, as if he was looking at three piles of garbage.
"Just you guys?"
His thin lips curled up into an arc of extreme mockery and coldness, and his voice sounded like it came from the Netherworld.
"Are you worthy enough to covet this king's woman?"
He slowly walked to the front of Helian Xiao, who was wailing the loudest, and looked down at him. His cold eyes made Helian Xiao's screams stuck in his throat, leaving only whimpers of fear.
"If you dare to look at her again,"
Nangong Ye's voice was very soft, but it carried a chill that could freeze one's bones.
"I will dig out your eyes and feed them to the dogs."
His gaze turned to the trembling Luo Yuheng:
"If you dare to say another word,"
The voice is colder,
"I will cut off your tongue."
Finally, looking at the terrified Abdul who was bleeding profusely:
"If you dare to come any closer to her,"
He leaned forward slightly, whispering like a demon,
"I will let your Spice Kingdom...change its prince."
After leaving behind these three sentences that sounded like a death sentence, Nangong Ye no longer looked at the three losers on the ground, as if looking at them any more would dirty his eyes.
He turned around, and the terrifying evil spirit around him receded like the tide, disappearing completely in an instant.
He walked up to Dongfang Yuning, his cold brows seemed to be melted by the spring sun, leaving only an inextricable tenderness and a hint of fear and tension.
He took her hand very naturally and examined it carefully, as if he didn't want her to be disturbed by the "dirty things" just now. His eyes were full of doting and could pull out Miss, completely different from the fierce look just now.
"Ning'er, are you scared?"
His voice was low and gentle, with a coaxing tone.
"Don't worry, I've already swatted a few annoying flies. Shall we go home?"
The tone was as if asking if he wanted to buy a string of candied haws.
Dongfang Yuning looked at the three miserable "flies" on the ground, then looked at the man in front of him whose expression changed faster than turning a page of a book and whose eyes could drown people. He screamed at the system in his mind:
[Ahhh! Tongzi! Did you see that? Nangong Ye is so domineering! So handsome! MAX boyfriend power! A sense of security overflowing!]
System 118:
[Beep! Host's obsessive energy detected! Nangong Ye's combat power rating: SSS! Wife-protecting maniac mode loaded! Warning: This target is extremely possessive, and the risk factor is SSS. It is recommended that the host... lie down and enjoy?]
Nangong Ye ignored the complicated looks from the emperor and others behind him, as well as the chaotic scene of the three princes' followers frantically carrying people on the ground.
He carefully put his arm around Dongfang Yuning's shoulders and left the noisy and bloody Linde Hall without looking back.
The cool night breeze blew away the foul air in the hall. Nangong Ye felt the warmth of the person in his arms, and the ice in his eyes completely melted into spring water, leaving only a bottomless possessive desire and a subtle sense of satisfaction.
Ning'er...
He sighed in his heart,
[Your gold mountain can only be mine. Your people can only be mine. Who dares to reach out...] A cold light flashed in his eyes,
【Just chop it up.】
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