Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7881

Chapter 7797: The Guest

Li Tianming remained calm, smiling slightly. “Understood, I’ll go now.”

He then bid farewell to Sen Xia’an and Yuan Heng, and set off for Hall 886.

Watching Li Tianming leave with Jiang Feiling, the group of geniuses connected to Inspector Liu exchanged bewildered glances. Hun Sha’s

gaze was somewhat unpleasant.

This meant that Li Tianming might indeed not have to abandon his wife!

Of course, this was merely their speculation.

In reality, it depended on the Ancient Martial Immortal’s intentions, something Li Tianming himself couldn’t be certain of.

…

Lingyue Palace.

Before Emperor Qianfeng stood a communication star tower, upon which a young figure appeared.

“What is it?” Emperor Qianfeng asked calmly.

“It’s bad, Your Majesty. Li Tianming seems to have made contact with the Ancient Martial Immortal. He probably intends to betray us and go to the Martial Immortal’s Northern Crown Great Wall.” The genius was slightly anxious.

Emperor Qianfeng’s gaze flickered, and he remained silent for a moment.

Then, he said calmly, “Yes, I understand.”

With that, he ended the message.

Although, given Li Tianming’s status as the top scholar, he could have foreseen this day—such a genius would inevitably attract more than one gaze—

Emperor Qianfeng’s expression was still slightly grim when it actually happened.

His brows were furrowed, a dark cloud hanging over his dignified face.

“Father, what’s wrong?” Ji Ziling had just arrived at Lingyue Palace.

She noticed from afar that Emperor Qianfeng seemed to be in a bad mood and asked in surprise.

Beside her was Ji Qingyue, neither of them having rarely seen Emperor Qianfeng like this.

Emperor Qianfeng briefly described the situation to his two daughters.

As a result, Ji Qingyue and Ji Ziling exchanged a glance and immediately fell silent.

“I know this is unavoidable.” Emperor Qianfeng leaned back, looked up at the sky, and said slowly, “If Lord Liu’s demands weren’t so harsh, I think someone as loyal as Tianming wouldn’t refuse us. But now he might really be forced to leave by Lord Liu…” “

Sigh, if it really comes down to it, let Brother Tianming go to the Great Wall of Corona Borealis. A forced marriage won’t be happy.” Ji Qingyue smiled somewhat reluctantly. “Originally, we wanted Brother Tianming to go with Lord Liu to do him a favor, but now, because of Lord Liu’s harsh demands, if he really goes, it won’t even be a favor anymore. At most, it will just be a matter of settling scores, since the sacrifice required is too great.”

“Now, we’re in a difficult position. If Tianming really goes to the Great Wall of Corona Borealis, both our Qianfeng Eternal Empire and the Li Clan Star System where he is located might be targeted by Lord Liu.” Emperor Qianfeng slowly exhaled.

“Father, this might actually be a good thing. Think about it, Tianming hasn’t even started working under her yet, and she’s already so domineering. With Tianming’s proud and arrogant personality, he’ll definitely have a hard time under her. He’ll either have to compromise and lose his edge, falling from grace, or he’ll have to fight back. But how can he possibly fight against Lord Liu? Neither outcome is good.” Ji Qingyue said, blinking as she took Emperor Qianfeng’s hand.

“Yue’er, you’re right.” Emperor Qianfeng nodded and then prepared to get up.

“Father, where are you going?” Ji Qingyue asked, sensing something.

“I’m going to see Lord Liu. Now it’s no longer up to us. Let those important figures and Tianming himself decide.” Emperor Qianfeng walked out without looking back.

Ji Qingyue and Ji Ziling exchanged glances, their brows furrowed with worry, unlike the optimism they had shown when comforting Emperor Qianfeng.

…

Danxing Palace.

Inspector Liu hadn’t yet set off for the Republic of the Divine Heaven, spending most of her time resting here.

Before her lay a map.

It was a general map of the Myriad Realms Divine Treasure Mine, originally white.

But now, the white silk seemed stained with ink, a large area darkened.

This indicated that a large portion had been infiltrated by some force, and both the Divine Treasure Stones and the Divine Treasure Army were lost.

“Who could have done this? Absolute overwhelming power, or a highly sophisticated method of concealment?”

she murmured to herself.

*Rustling sound*…

Inspector Liu’s gaze was deep, her jade-like fingers touching the darkened part of the map, slowly tracing its edge.

However, just then—

“Lord Liu, your subject, Qian Feng, requests an audience.”

A young voice came from outside the hall.

“Enter,” Inspector Liu said calmly.

Emperor Qian Feng, wearing a crown but with an unyielding sorrow between his brows, entered.

As soon as he entered the hall, his gaze was drawn to the map before Inspector Liu.

“Lord Liu, do I really need your help with this?” Emperor Qianfeng asked in surprise.

“Not for now, but things have turned out rather strangely. The more I learn, the better I’ll be able to learn if I encounter something similar in the future,” Inspector Liu said calmly.

“You’re so thoughtful; you’re a role model for me,” Emperor Qianfeng said with a sense of shame.

“Governance is a complex subject; one must learn and observe more,” Inspector Liu said calmly. After speaking, she raised her head, her phoenix eyes sharp and alluring, and looked at Emperor Qianfeng. “Is there something you need?”

“Lord Liu, it seems that Heavenly Mandate… has met with the Ancient Martial Immortal, and it’s very likely that he won’t choose our side,” Emperor Qianfeng hesitated slightly, gritting his teeth inwardly, but still spoke.

“Oh,”

Inspector Liu’s reaction was unexpectedly calm.

“You… don’t you plan to lower your standards and try to win him over?” Emperor Qianfeng’s eyes flickered slightly at this.

“Why should I try? He should be the one trying to win me over,” Inspector Liu threw down the map scroll, crossed her legs, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin.

“Your Majesty,” Emperor Qianfeng asked hesitantly, “if Heaven decrees that he take his two wives with him, and have them watched over by the people of the Republic of China, would that be feasible?”

This was actually a plan devised by him and his two daughters; only by doing so could they hope to persuade him.

However, Inspector Liu scoffed, “Everyone is too busy to keep an eye on others. I know you have a fairly good relationship with him and want him to come with me so we can be on the same side. But you must understand, he’s just a genius. To the Republic of China, he’s nothing special; the Republic of China has no shortage of geniuses. I was indeed interested in him at first, but since he’s unwilling to come with me, I’m too lazy to bother anymore.”

Emperor Qianfeng paused for a moment, then could only respectfully say, “Your Majesty understands.”

“His not joining us isn’t our loss, but his. Giving up his status as a student of the Heavenly Strategy Academy is tantamount to jeopardizing his own future. One day he’ll regret it,” Inspector Liu said coldly. “People who can’t prioritize have no future and are destined to go nowhere. Talent is useless; we shouldn’t have been on the same path in the first place…”

Silence fell over the Danxing Hall.

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Fate Hall of the Myriad Sects Battle Palace, guests arrived…