At first, the owl patiently dealt with the situation, but later he couldn't handle it anymore.
They could only nod or shake their heads vaguely, hoping that this innocent and carefree princess would let them off the hook.
Jin Xuanming followed behind, his face so gloomy it could drip water.
He couldn't understand why the princess was so enthusiastic towards this man of unknown origin.
Was it just because he saved her life?
Jin Xuanming followed behind, his face even more unpleasant than if he had eaten ten-year-old stinky tofu.
It looks just like a green-haired lizard whose tail has been stepped on.
It felt like a million ants were crawling inside him, itchy, painful, and bubbly.
Her Highness, the white moonlight in his heart, the aloof goddess.
Why are they so enthusiastic about a wild boy of unknown origin?
This is even more unbearable than making him swallow a whole live octopus!
He imagined a melodramatic scene:
That bastard Night Owl must have used some kind of sorcery to bewitch the innocent princess!
That must be it!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, feeling as if his official hat had been turned green with envy.
"Is it just because he saved the princess's life?"
Jin Xuanming gritted his teeth inwardly, wishing he could tear the Night Owl's bones apart one by one.
Simmer over low heat to make soup.
"A life-saving grace? Hmph, maybe it's all a show that this kid orchestrated himself!"
He glared fiercely at the owl's back, as if he wanted to burn two holes in it.
After arriving at the magnificent capital city of Java.
Princess Aisha was as excited as a butterfly, and she grabbed the owl and ran towards the palace.
She embellished the story of the owl's "heroic deeds" and told it to the king.
They insisted on portraying the night owl as a superhero who turned the tide.
He single-handedly defeated the pirate army, captured the pirate captain, and saved everyone on the ship!
The Javanese king listened in stunned silence, his eyes widening as much as copper bells.
He was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He grasped Night Owl's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice:
"Brave warrior! You are truly a celestial being! I will reward you handsomely!"
He immediately ordered a banquet to be held, and delicacies from land and sea were served in a continuous stream.
The gold and silver jewelry piled up like a small mountain, dazzling the owl's titanium alloy eyes.
On the surface, the owl feigns composure, but inwardly he's ranting and raving:
"Your Highness, isn't that a bit much? I only saved you..."
He secretly glanced at Jin Xuanming.
He was so frightened by the other person's murderous glare that he quickly shut his mouth.
"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile, I need to keep a low profile..."
He originally intended to take the opportunity to slip away and make a quick getaway.
But Princess Aisha's brilliant move completely exposed them to the spotlight.
Now you think you can just leave? No way!
During the banquet, the King of Java curiously inquired about the origins of the night owl.
The owl's eyes darted around, and a plan came to mind.
He took a deep breath and began to spout nonsense with a straight face:
"Your Majesty, I am a wandering knight-errant, traveling the world to uphold justice, help the weak and punish the strong, and draw my sword to aid those in need..."
This self-introduction, brimming with adolescent angst, was exactly what the King of Java wanted.
He slapped his thigh excitedly and exclaimed in admiration:
"Excellent! What a chivalrous man! I need talents like you!"
He immediately proposed that Night Owl stay in Java to serve the country, be granted official titles and honors, and enjoy endless wealth and glory.
The owl sneered inwardly, but feigned reluctance on the surface:
"Your Majesty's hospitality is too kind to refuse, but I am used to a life of leisure and do not wish to be constrained. I have truly failed Your Majesty's good intentions."
Seeing the owl's resolute attitude, the King of Java did not press the matter further, and instead asked Jin Xuanming:
"Can you find out who was responsible for the Haixia Pass dike incident?"
Jin Xuanming's face stiffened, and he stammered:
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent and have not yet ascertained the truth. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."
"How was the leak in the dam resolved?"
The king pressed for more information.
Jin Xuanming answered with a forced smile:
"Your Majesty, I mobilized all the people of Haixia Pass to carry sandbags day and night to fill the gaps, and only then was the situation barely brought under control."
Night Owl chuckled inwardly; his chance had arrived!
If we can seize the opportunity to take control of Haixia Customs.
Then Lord Lu can break through without losing a single soldier.
He spoke casually:
"Your Majesty, I have some knowledge of water conservancy projects. May I ask if I may say a few words?"
The King of Java was in a state of great distress over the matter of the dike.
Upon hearing Night Owl's words, he grasped at a straw and quickly said:
"What brilliant ideas do you have, brave warrior? Please speak freely."
The owl cleared its throat and began to speak eloquently:
"In my humble opinion, the Haixia Pass dike was in disrepair for many years, and the recent continuous heavy rains led to the breach."
"To completely solve the problem, we must rebuild the dikes, reinforce the foundations, and dredge the waterways to ensure long-term stability."
Upon hearing this, the King of Java thought that what the owl said made perfect sense.
Far superior to Jin Xuanming's brute force method, he quickly asked:
"Brave warrior, are you willing to help our country overcome this crisis? I will certainly reward you handsomely!"
The owl sighed, feigning difficulty:
"Your Majesty's hospitality is too kind of me to refuse, but..."
"But what?" the king asked eagerly.
"However, I am a wanderer, and my pockets are empty. If I could have a little..."
"I will do my utmost to fulfill my duty as a writer and share Your Majesty's burdens."
Night Owl rubbed his fingers together, a knowing look on his face.
The King of Java was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter:
"You are indeed a man of integrity! Very well, as long as you can solve the dam problem, I will reward you handsomely!"
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