Chapter 160 Be as respectful to him as you are to me. The Four Princes, the rumors are wrong.
"General, we are about to reach Feixian Island. We have already informed the Four Princes in advance according to your instructions. They will send people to wait at the Black Point Wharf to welcome the arrival of Feng Jun."
In the side room, green smoke was rising from the incense burner.
Xia Jin lay on the bed with disheveled black hair and beautiful eyes wide open, staring blankly at the ceiling above her head, as if she had lost her soul. Even when she heard the report from the deputy general beside her, she seemed to have not come back to her senses.
She gripped the quilt with her five fingers so tightly that it made a crackling sound, as if it would tear it apart at any time.
Although my head was still a little unclear after the hangover, the scenes that happened yesterday were as vivid as if they had just happened.
The more she thought about it, the clearer the details seemed. Her nostrils were even filled with a clean and pleasant scent like sunken wood.
Her mind was blank. Facing the deputy general's puzzled look, she just slowly turned her face away, then silently pulled the quilt to cover her face.
"General?"
The deputy general asked doubtfully, "Are you feeling unwell?"
“No…no…”
Xia Jin, who has always been straightforward, felt guilty for the first time, and even his speech became a little stammering.
It's just that because his head was buried in the quilt, his voice sounded a little dull, as if he was in a depressed mood.
The deputy general was more and more confused. It was not the first time that General Xia Jin got drunk, but was it the first time that something like this happened? Did something happen yesterday?
At this moment, Xia Jin suddenly sobered up and calmed down. The more bizarre her behavior was now, the more likely it would arouse suspicion, and even her subordinates and confidants around her would think too much.
There are spies of His Majesty Emperor Xia on this war flying boat.
If any bad sound came into her ears, she simply didn't know what to do.
His Majesty Emperor Xia values her immensely and has shown great kindness to her. How could he do anything to let her down?
"How long have I slept?"
"This wine is really a hindrance. It's true that we shouldn't drink too much. Yesterday, I was discussing important matters in Southern Wasteland with Feng Jun, and I didn't expect to get drunk without noticing."
"I have lost so much face in front of His Majesty the Phoenix."
"I really don't know how to face him today. I'm afraid he will laugh at me."
Xia Jin collected his thoughts, pulled back the quilt, then sat up and shook his head as if he had a headache.
Her expression was as dignified as usual, without any abnormality, as if she was just secretly blaming herself and regretting for drinking too much last night.
The deputy general did not have any doubts. It was no secret that General Xia Jin was addicted to alcohol, but they had always been by his side to take care of him.
Yesterday, I asked them to wait outside because I was talking to Feng Jun about something.
"General, you slept for almost a whole night. Yesterday, after you got drunk, it was His Highness Fengjun who asked us to take care of you. You should not have done anything strange at that time." The deputy general explained.
Hearing this, Xia Jin immediately looked as if she breathed a sigh of relief and patted her full chest, but then she thought of something and her face turned slightly red unnaturally.
Jiang Lan saw everything about her ugly behavior yesterday. He helped her put on her clothes many times, and finally had no choice but to knock her unconscious.
In the past, when I had a hangover, my memory was not so clear.
Why do I remember it so clearly just yesterday?
If Jiang Lan wanted to pursue the matter, she would be charged with the crime of molesting Feng Jun while drunk. Even if Emperor Xia valued her, he would probably not tolerate her again.
In the imperial capital, Jiang Lan, who was considered by countless people to be indulging in vocal music and obsessed with women, was able to remain clear-headed and unmoved when faced with her drunken attitude yesterday, like an old monk in meditation.
If she hadn't been courted by many people in the past, including the son of the current head of the Chen Sect, she would have doubted her own looks...
Xia Jin sighed imperceptibly in his heart, and then, with the help of the deputy general, he put on his outer robe, washed his face, and put on his armor, regaining his previous majestic and heroic appearance. Then he pushed open the door of the wing, went downstairs, and went to the deck.
"In front of us is the Black Corner Wharf of Feixian Island. It is one of the three major wharves that Feixian Island and Nanmozhou watch over across the ocean. Thousands of merchant ships dock there every day. It is one of the most important hubs on Feixian Island..."
On the deck, a female deputy general was introducing something to Jiang Lan.
Behind Jiang Lan, Ao Yin, Kong Xuan, Yuan Kong and other young supreme beings had left their respective rooms and followed him.
In addition, there are some masters in the Prime Minister's Mansion, whose cultivation is at the sixth level. This force is comparable to most of the elites of many immortal sects and can sweep away many forces.
Of course, this trip is mainly for investigation. If there are too many people, it will inevitably make the indigenous people of Feixian Island think too much.
No matter what, Feixian Island is not the territory of Daxia.
"General Xia Jin..."
"You're not a good drinker."
Seeing Xia Jin coming over, Jiang Lan smiled and took the initiative to greet him.
Xia Jin felt a little uncomfortable, and his eyes subconsciously fell on Jiang Lan's neck, then he moved away guiltily and responded, "I'm sorry for making His Highness Feng Jun laugh yesterday."
She didn't know whether Jiang Lan's words had any hidden meaning, but she always felt that his gaze was half-smile.
Jiang Lan smiled and said, "However, I still have to thank General Xia Jin for clearing up my doubts yesterday. I learned a lot of secrets. I may have to rely on General Xia Jin for some things in the future."
With this handle in hand, it would be much easier to force Xia Jin to do things for him.
On Chen Zong's side, he has already started to make his moves, but I wonder if Ye Ming can detect it?
Xia Jin knew that Jiang Lan was talking about the Chen Sect, so he immediately said with a serious face, "Don't worry, Your Highness Feng Jun. I will carefully investigate it later and will not let Your Highness Feng Jun down."
Jiang Lan chose to tell her such an important matter, which really showed his great trust in her.
If she was willing to protect Chen Zong because of their past friendship, then wouldn't his efforts be in vain? Jiang Lan knew Xia Jin's character. She was always upright and could not tolerate any sand in her eyes. Otherwise, she would not have left Chen Zong and went to Nanhuangzhou to fight against the barbarians.
So he was not worried at all that Xia Jin would cover up the matter.
"Since General Xia Jin said so, I feel relieved." Jiang Lan nodded slightly, turned around and looked down at Feixian Island below.
Seeing that Jiang Lan had no intention of talking about what happened yesterday, Xia Jin breathed a sigh of relief, stared at him for a moment, then shook his head slightly and calmed down.
This time she was only responsible for sending Jiang Lan to Feixian Island. Once they arrived here, they had to part ways.
The four great princes on Feixian Island have always been headed by Prince Zhong. At this moment, in Prince Zhong’s mansion complex, there is a spacious and bright wing with extremely luxurious decorations.
An ordinary-looking girl in white sat leisurely on the armchair, holding a cup of fragrant tea in her hand and gently blowing the mist from it.
Around his waist hung a golden token with the word "朕" written on it, emitting an extremely strong imperial aura, as if the Son of Heaven was reigning, shocking the world.
Four middle-aged men with different appearances and body shapes, all wearing dragon robes, were waiting carefully on the side, keeping a low profile and being very respectful to the girl in white.
If the residents of Feixian Island saw this scene, they would be so shocked that they would be speechless.
Each of the four great princes is a big shot who is elusive and holds great power. Even the three guardian families dare not look down on them.
But now, the four kings appeared here together.
"My lord, this is the record of the unusual movements in the Demon Abyss during this period. Our four great royal families have guarded here for generations. We have never forgotten our mission and have always performed our duties conscientiously and never slacked off."
"We have also sent people to investigate the unusual movements in the Demon Abyss during this period, but the three major guardian families and the Elders' Pavilion have already sent people to patrol, so the people we sent can't play any role..."
The loyal prince of this generation is a middle-aged man with a square face, thick eyebrows and a straight nose. He has a sturdy figure and gives people a sense of loyalty and honesty.
At this moment, he was respectfully handing over the bamboo slips with both hands, waiting for the girl in white to take it.
The girl in white just glanced at it casually and continued to sip her tea, with no intention of flipping through it.
However, Prince Zhong did not dare to show any impatience.
The other three kings did the same, still maintaining a respectful look.
To Prince Zhong, the girl in white before him was far more terrifying than the old ancestor who was in seclusion in the deepest part of the mansion. She silently tore through the void and appeared in his quiet room where he was practicing.
A single glance suppressed all his magical powers, rendering them unable to function, and he instantly became a mortal.
This was the first time he had seen such a thing in all the years he had been practicing. It would not be an exaggeration to describe it as seeing a ghost.
The numerous restrictions and formations in Prince Zhong's Mansion were completely useless and could not play any role at all.
He almost thought that it was some unknown enemy who came to visit, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
Fortunately, the mysterious girl in white soon took out the gold medal representing the Emperor of Daxia and revealed her identity as "imperial envoy", which made Prince Zhong breathe a sigh of relief.
But he was still extremely shocked. When did such a terrifying existence appear in the Great Xia Dynasty?
The other three kings, under his contact, rushed to Prince Zhong's Mansion and personally met the mysterious girl in white. Afraid of her unfathomable and terrifying strength, they did not dare to be disrespectful at all.
They had always thought that the people sent by the Great Xia Dynasty to investigate the Demon Abyss were still on their way, so they didn't pay too much attention to it.
But who could have imagined that this girl in white would appear like this, disrupting some of their initial plans.
"You will soon meet the person who is truly responsible for investigating the unusual movements in the Demon Abyss."
"When you see him, put away the little thoughts in your heart and explain everything to him."
"Be as respectful to him as you are to me."
The girl in white was naturally Jiang Ruxian who had left the imperial capital.
She put down her tea and glanced at the four people casually, her tone calm and indifferent, as if she knew what they were thinking.
"Don't worry, sir. We will not dare to neglect anything."
Upon hearing this, the four kings responded hastily. In the face of absolute strength, they did not dare to have any extra thoughts.
The four great princes originally guarded Feixian Island overseas and had not set foot in Zhongtianzhou for thousands of years. They had never even seen the current emperor of Daxia, and he was no longer the former emperor whom their ancestors had followed.
Just relying on the oath you made, will you easily obey the arrangements and orders of the current Emperor Xia?
This is of course impossible, as human hearts cannot withstand the test, especially since thousands of years have passed.
Today's four great royal families are actually almost the same as those hidden families.
If it weren't for the unusual movements in the Demon Abyss during this period, the news would have reached the ears of the current emperor, causing Daxia to pay attention to this place again and send an order to inform them that they would send a minister to investigate the matter.
Otherwise, they would almost forget that they were once subjects of Da Xia.
"I wonder if your Excellency has any other instructions?" Seeing that Jiang Ruxian had no intention of reading the records, Prince Zhong put away the bamboo slips and asked respectfully.
"Don't reveal my presence. Prepare a quiet room for me. Don't disturb me unless it's important." Jiang Ruxian said calmly.
Prince Zhong was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "I wonder what big event you are talking about?"
"I encountered troubles that he couldn't solve." Jiang Ruxian's tone was still indifferent.
"he?"
The four kings were stunned again. In fact, until now, they still didn't know who Emperor Daxia had sent.
Originally, they had just asked the clan members to go and greet them, but now it seemed that they had no choice but to go and greet them in person...
Jiang Ruxian also seemed to glance outside at this time and said, "Calculating the time, he should be here soon."
As the largest of the three docks in the north of Feixian Island, Blackhorn Wharf is bustling with people every day. Huge black-armored warships are anchored in the offshore area. As the anchors are pulled up, they escort merchant ships and begin to leave the shore.
Men and women in black armor, with patterns representing the four great kings on their chests and solemn faces, were waiting below. A large area around them had already been cleared, enough for the war boat to dock.
Many monks and living beings passing by not far away were watching this scene, speculating and discussing it secretly.
In addition to the three guardian families on Feixian Island, there are also four princes who were sent by the Great Xia Dynasty to assist, representing loyalty, bravery, and righteousness.
Every prince had followed the first emperor, fought with him in various places, and made countless contributions.
Of course, the titles of the four great princes have been hereditary for thousands of years. Apart from guarding Feixian Island, they don't even have to worry about the shaking of the Great Xia country.
The first emperor of Da Xia had a long-term vision and believed that as long as they guarded the main Demon Abyss and prevented the outbreak of demonic disasters, they could ensure the safety of Da Xia.
"The Four Kings never ask about the affairs of Feixian Island, and it is even more rare to see disciples from their mansions moving around. With such a big commotion today, could it be that they are welcoming someone?"
"I have a distant relative who has a good relationship with a young member of the Gongsun family. I heard that this time it was the Great Xia Dynasty that sent people to inspect the Demon Abyss."
"Even the Great Xia Dynasty in Zhongtianzhou has learned about the changes in the Demon Abyss?"
"After all, the four kings were appointed by the Great Xia Emperor himself. They are responsible for guarding the Demon Abyss to prevent the outbreak of demonic disasters and bring chaos to the world. They must always keep an eye on the movements of the Demon Abyss..."
"That's great. In the past few days, the three major families have sent a group of young disciples to form patrols near the Demon Abyss. Even the goddess Tan Tai Qing is among them. People everywhere are in a panic, thinking that something has happened in the Demon Abyss."
"If the Great Xia Dynasty is willing to send people here, they will definitely not let this matter go..."
"I just don't know who the Great Xia Dynasty will send."
The dock was very lively. Many people stopped there and watched the war boat slowly descending from the depths of the sky. They were very excited.
On the shore, some people dressed as civilians looked at each other, exchanged glances, and reported what happened here to the forces behind them.
Feixian Island has a very special geographical location because it rises from the deep seabed and contains some rare minerals and resources that have been deposited for tens of millions of years.
In some areas, there are even jade mountains and copper mountains that have not yet melted. In the entire Kyushu land, there are countless forces staring at this place every day.
If there hadn't been three guardian families guarding here, and the four great leaders of the Great Xia Dynasty in charge, a war would have broken out here long ago.
In fact, all the immortal sects have some bases here, and there are disciples and elders in charge of commerce stationed here.
"The Great Xia Dynasty has indeed sent people over..."
"Master is right."
At this time, on the crowded dock, an ugly young man with many scars like canine teeth on his face was watching the war boat land quietly, with some light flickering in his eyes.
He was tall and slender, with his hair simply draped over his shoulders, and he was wearing a coarse linen shirt. He was carrying some goods on his shoulders and sending them to a cargo ship.
There were many other people around him dressed the same way as him.
However, compared with the people around him, this person's demeanor seemed much calmer and indifferent, unlike the others who had gloomy faces, dim eyes, and no hope.
He ignored the urging from the side and stopped to watch the warship land.
Among them was a handsome young man in white, who came surrounded by a group of young men and women. The appearance and demeanor of that group of young men and women were different from those of ordinary people. They were either surrounded by colorful rays of light or shrouded in divine light, and their blood and energy were surging like a furnace.
Even from a long distance, one could sense a strong aura of oppression.
Some creatures with the blood of ancient species were even more shocked and felt a sense of submission.
And behind him, there were a lot of people following.
"The auras and cultivation of these people are not simple. They are probably well-known young figures in Zhongtian Province. Why is the man in white leading them at this moment?"
"Who is the man in white? Why can't I see through him and even feel a little nervous?"
The young man in coarse linen clothes looked at the scene in the distance and frowned slightly.
But the next moment, there was a sudden sound of a long whip being swung through the air. He subconsciously dodged to the side, avoiding the whip. However, there was a cracking sound on the bluestone ground, and cracks spread out, showing the power of the whip.
"Gouya, you are lazy and don't work hard. Haven't you been whipped enough?"
An overseer holding a long whip watched coldly from the side with a sneer.
The young man named Gouya had a cold look in his eyes, but he thought of something and forced himself to endure it. He lowered his head, picked up the cargo on his shoulders, and walked towards the cargo ship.
If it were in the past, who would dare to yell at him like that? Not to mention a small supervisor, even the bosses behind these cargo ships would have to treat him with respect.
"It's all that bitch's fault..."
"I will make her pay for everything very soon."
The young man's eyes were filled with coldness and hatred. He lowered his head deeply, allowing his long hair to cover his face.
Boom boom! At this moment, there was a sudden commotion not far from the dock, and a luxurious chariot pulled by three dragon horses came riding on the clouds.
Behind the carriage, the sky rumbled as if there were thousands of troops galloping. Teams of knights in heavy armor, riding on wild beasts, escorted four middle-aged men with noble demeanor, tall stature, wearing jade crowns and dragon robes.
Behind each of them, there were many young men and women, with considerable magical powers fluctuating on their bodies and an innate sense of nobility. The flags representing the four great kings fluttered and rustled in the void.
Seeing such an astonishing scene, the Black Point Wharf seemed to explode all of a sudden, and countless people were shocked instantly.
"Are you sure? They are the four great princes?"
"It has been many years since we last saw them. Such elusive people actually came here in person."
"Four princes came to greet us personally. What is the identity of the young man in white?"
"I think I know. There should be no one else in the entire Great Xia Dynasty..."
"Who is it? Don't speak in riddles..."
"There must be only one person in the current Daxia territory, the Prime Minister's son Jiang Lan. Apart from him, who else would make such a big move?"
There was a lot of discussion at the Blackhorn Wharf, and all the monks and living beings looked over, shocked.
The spies of various forces had already learned of Jiang Lan's identity when they passed the news back.
"Jiang Lan?"
"I seem to have heard of this name, Jiang family? Could it be the Jiang family that Master once mentioned, the Prime Minister's Mansion of Daxia..."
"The sworn enemy who caused him to fall into such a state?"
The young man who was silently carrying the goods onto the cargo ship remembered the name secretly, and planned to find an opportunity to contact his master in person to inquire about it.
At the place where the war airship stopped, Jiang Lan watched this scene with great interest.
Things seemed to be going a little bit beyond his expectations...
Logically speaking, the four princes should not have known his identity so quickly.
"Four loyal, brave and righteous men, greet you, sir."
The four loyal, brave and righteous kings came forward respectfully to greet him. At the same time, they heard the news from the local spies and instantly understood Jiang Lan's identity. They were secretly shocked, but also had some understanding.
"I didn't know that His Highness Feng Jun came here in person. I almost neglected it. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
Although the four of them were not concerned about Daxia's current situation, Feixian Island was to have trade relations with Zhongtianzhou after all, so they naturally knew some things about Daxia.
Not to mention, this current trade route was opened up and established by the Prime Minister's Office.
Even if they had never seen Jiang Lan, the son of the Prime Minister's Mansion, in person, they had definitely heard of his name.
"The four princes do not need to be so polite. I came here suddenly and did not inform you or explain everything in advance."
"It's understandable that you don't know." Jiang Lan said with a smile.
The four kings were a little worried at first, fearing that they had arrived too late and neglected this person, which would cause his dissatisfaction. But after hearing these words, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but were also a little shocked.
After all, Jiang Lan in front of him had a bad reputation in the rumors...
Such understanding, easy-going and relaxed attitude caught them off guard.
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Highness Feng Jun. We live overseas and are really isolated from the news."
"We are here to welcome His Highness and have prepared a banquet at the mansion. I hope Your Highness will come over..."
The four princes recovered quickly, looking respectful and natural, and led the way. Among them, Prince Zhong even opened the curtain of the chariot for Jiang Lan.
"Thank you for your thoughtfulness." Jiang Lan smiled and walked in.
The Fourth King breathed a sigh of relief and ordered the clansmen behind him to receive Jiang Lan's followers and subordinates.
They could see that these young beings had extraordinary cultivation strength and their origins must be extraordinary. Even the young elites of the three guardian families could not compare to them.
These people who can be called the young supremes are now following Jiang Lan.
It seems that those rumors were wrong.
They put away a lot of the contempt in their hearts.
(End of this chapter)
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