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Chapter 530: Grandfather, Please Take Him In!
Chapter 530: Grandfather, Please Take Him In!
In the grand tent of the military camp in Dingbo Prefecture, Duke Yuan, dressed in military attire, held a withered yellow book, carefully examining it. Nearby, two grand commanders stood silently, holding their breath, afraid to make any sudden movements that might disturb the Heaven-Rank Armament Master.
The leader of the Bloodhand, compared to the two grand commanders, stood with a slightly more casual posture.
After about a hundred breaths, Duke Yuan put down the book in his hand.
"Ah Gui, how has Old Man Liu been lately?"
Old Man Liu was the true leader of the Liu Clan.
He wielded a Sacred Artifact, the Fu Su, which was a source of vitality, making him one of the seven most difficult-to-kill gods in the Raksha Kingdom.
Duke Yuan, on the other hand, was among the top three most aggressive gods in the group and was particularly skilled in poisoning.
"He has been in seclusion, and in the past month, he hasn't shown himself once. Even when the severely injured Qian Ran was brought to the Liu Clan, he didn't make an appearance." The leader of the Bloodhand spoke calmly, and seeing that Duke Yuan didn't respond, he continued, "According to my subordinates' speculations, Old Man Liu must have been deeply poisoned, which is why he dares not show himself, fearing that his poisoning will be exposed."
The two grand commanders quickly chimed in.
"Your Highness, with your profound poison skills, given time, you will surely be able to slay a god and shake the Green Mountains!"
Duke Yuan smiled faintly, his gaze profound. "After all, Fu Su is a Sacred Artifact, and I don't know its limits. Perhaps Old Man Liu is just baiting us?"
A Heaven-Rank Armament Master could effortlessly slaughter tens of thousands of troops.
If the two were to clash head-on, it would be enough to shatter the very mountains and rivers.
Without absolute certainty, Duke Yuan would not make a move.
If a Divine Rank Armament Master were to be cornered and allowed to escape, it would pose a fatal threat to the Raksha Kingdom.
The leader of the Bloodhand lowered his eyebrows and said, "Your Highness represents the will of the royal family, and the hearts of the people are with the royalty. Your Highness represents the trend of the times. Here in Dingbo Prefecture, the influence of the Liu Clan will only diminish. Your Highness, Old Man Liu is bound to fail!"
Hearing this, Duke Yuan sighed softly, "I understand this principle, but... The time Her Majesty has given me is limited. If, within thirty years, Dingbo Prefecture has not changed hands, the one sitting in Dingbo Prefecture will no longer be me."
His term and tenure in Dingbo Prefecture were limited to just thirty years.
If he couldn't achieve success within this time, all his hard work would be handed over to someone else. How could he bear it?
Upon hearing this, the two grand commanders and the leader of the Bloodhand lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
Just then, a sudden commotion of anxious voices came from outside the tent.
"Not good!"
One of the grand commanders from the Bloodhand rushed in, not even taking the time to report.
The leader of the Bloodhand's gaze hardened, wanting to say something like, "What kind of behavior is this?"
But seeing Duke Yuan's calm expression and finding no blame in his eyes, he asked, "What happened?"
"The Blood Cloud Bandits were annihilated last night!" Liu, the reporting grand commander, had a hint of panic in his eyes.
"The Blood Cloud Bandits were destroyed? Did Old Man Liu make a move?" Duke Yuan's eyes showed surprise.
However, this was just a fleeting moment of surprise.
"No..." Liu's eyes flashed with a hint of fear, "According to the information received, it was a hundred-meter-tall blood-red giant who destroyed the Blood Cloud Bandits!"
"A hundred-meter-tall blood-red giant?" This time, Duke Yuan was genuinely surprised, "A Malicious Spirit?"
"No." Liu's expression turned grim as he truthfully reported all the information he had obtained.
Upon hearing Liu's words, a momentary flash of fear crossed Duke Yuan's eyes, which then turned sharp.
"Hmph, pretending to be a god, there are no gods in this world anymore!" Duke Yuan exuded a terrifying aura.
However, his voice still carried a hint of fear.
"This matter is suspicious; it must be Old Man Liu's doing!" The leader of the Bloodhand quickly added.
According to Liu's description, a hundred-meter-tall blood-red giant with two fists had annihilated the Blood Cloud Bandits. This was not something a Heaven-Rank Armament Master could accomplish; it was at least the work of a Divine Rank Armament Master.
Among the Divine Rank Armament Masters in the area, who else could it be but Old Man Liu?
"Yes, it must be that Liu Sheng causing trouble!" The other grand commanders quickly agreed.
"He's just trying to borrow the name of the Divine Judgment to deceive the people and rebel against the court!"
Duke Yuan's gaze shifted again.
He recalled the news from the royal court some time ago.
The Divine Judgment had revived, and fragments of its power seemed to be manifesting in the Ning Kingdom.
The Fifth was sent to the Ning Kingdom, and he wondered about the current outcome.
With hidden worries, he finally spoke, "Report this matter to Her Majesty."
The leader of the Bloodhand, standing nearby, noticed Duke Yuan's concerns. He lowered his voice and said, "In the last battle, the Divine Judgment was severely weakened. Even if it has revived, it's unlikely to be as powerful as it was in its heyday. Your Highness, with a mere wave of your hand, can suppress it!"
Duke Yuan narrowed his eyes, remembering the fear in his heart from that day.
There was something he didn't say, even if it was the Eleventh... he wouldn't be a match.
Divine Judgment... is the true God!
A divine artifact, suppressing the royal family to the point they couldn't hold their heads high!
He had a concern in his heart, if... it wasn't Old Man Liu's plan, but truly Divine Judgment... what should he do?
"This king will personally go to Blood Cloud Camp and take a look!" Duke Yuan spoke.
That day, he quietly disguised himself as a hunter and headed to Blood Cloud Camp.
...
Tranquil Wave Prefecture.
Willow Leaf County.
Liu Chudong, dressed in a lotus leaf skirt, her entire body a vibrant green, resembling a dragonfly.
Li Fengzhi stood beside Liu Chudong, gazing at the Liu Clan's estate with a respectful expression.
After about a quarter of an hour, an old man with white hair and beard emerged.
Seeing the visitor, Liu Chudong's face lit up with joy, "What did Grandpa say?"
Li Fengzhi was an elder of the Judgment Council, and she had originally planned to leave early in the morning, but in the end, she decided to stay and pay a visit to Liu Sheng.
The old steward shook his head, his face showing a helpless expression, "The Old Ancestor is in seclusion and doesn't meet outsiders."
Mentioning this, the old steward felt helpless.
This young lady... she's really clueless!
The situation in Tranquil Wave Prefecture was already complex, and Duke Yuan was watching closely.
This young lady directly brought an elder of the rebel Judgment Council to the ancestral hall.
Is this to ensure that Duke Yuan doesn't have the opportunity to act? Liu Chudong's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment as she mentioned this.
As expected... Grandpa still refused to meet.
Li Fengzhi, upon hearing this, was also extremely disappointed.
The current Judgment Council was facing internal and external troubles, with their living space gradually shrinking.
Among the Seven Gods of Raksha, only Liu Sheng was the one the Judgment Council had a chance to win over.
If they could gain Liu Sheng's support, the current Judgment Council would be much better off.
Now, Liu Sheng wasn't even willing to meet, and his attitude was evident.
"Chudong, it's fine." Li Fengzhi smiled, her smile warm.
Liu Chudong felt even more depressed.
"Let's go, it's still early. You can see if that kid from Ning Kingdom has returned. It's a good opportunity to ask him about Ning Kingdom's affairs." Li Fengzhi offered.
Liu Chudong's thoughts became active again upon seeing this, "Brother Qi..."
But before she could finish, the old steward's voice suddenly interrupted.
"The Old Ancestor said you can go in."
Liu Chudong was taken aback, her face filled with joy, "Grandpa changed his mind?"
Li Fengzhi was pleasantly surprised, but her joy was mixed with confusion.
Why would Liu Sheng, a Heaven-Rank Armament Master, change his mind? She didn't understand.
However, being able to pay respects to a Heaven-Rank Armament Master was a good thing.
"Let's go, we'll go see Grandpa." Liu Chudong was delighted.
However, when they reached the depths of the estate, Liu Chudong was stopped outside, and only Li Fengzhi was allowed to meet Liu Sheng.
She could only stand quietly outside and chat casually with Sister Qian Ran.
After about half an hour, Li Fengzhi walked out of the courtyard, her face filled with a smile, clearly having gained a lot from the conversation.
Indeed, there were significant gains.
Because Liu Sheng was actually prepared to provide material support and also protect the Judgment Council in Tranquil Wave Prefecture.
However, the Judgment Council needed to help the Liu Clan deal with Bloodhand.
This was definitely good news for the Judgment Council.
"Chudong, your grandpa is calling you inside." Li Fengzhi said happily, her tone becoming gentler.
Liu Chudong hesitated for a moment, then hurried into the courtyard.
Passing through a bamboo grove and a stream, Liu Chudong stopped at the pavilion.
In the pavilion, there was a white-haired old man with a long beard, and below it, he seemed to have tied a rope, appearing especially kind.
On the table, there was a painting.
The ink on it was still wet, obviously freshly painted.
"Grandpa, what are you painting?" Liu Chudong leaned in, looking at the painting with curiosity.
"This monster in the painting... is quite formidable!" Liu Chudong gave her evaluation.
She also had her own social skills.
In the painting, there was a giant, seemingly a hundred meters tall, covered in blood armor, his eyes filled with killing intent. If one didn't know better, they might mistake him for the Grim Reaper of Hell.
But from Grandpa's painting, she could sense his appreciation for this monster.
So she naturally praised it, with a bit of flattery, "Hehe, just some little toys." Liu Sheng said lightly, but the joy in his eyes couldn't be hidden.
Just now, he had received news that the Blood Cloud Bandits had been eliminated.
Such news naturally called for a celebration.
But when he learned the details, he felt that a celebration wasn't enough.
Particularly, after communicating with Li Fengzhi, she had obtained more information about Ning Kingdom.
Especially a few months ago, the revival of Divine Judgment seemed not to be an illusion, but a real existence.
So... does that mean... is Divine Judgment truly reviving?
The one who destroyed the Blood Cloud Bandits, the legendary... could it be Divine Judgment?
If Divine Judgment is truly alive, then the situation in Tranquil Wave Province will change.
He won't be slowly devoured by the royal family either.
If one were to say who in this world wishes for the revival of Divine Judgment the most, besides the Judgment Council and those old demons who still remember Divine Judgment, it would probably be him.
"Grandpa is in a good mood today. If you have any wishes, just say it," Liu Sheng said, his eyebrows filled with joy.
Of course, there was an underlying message, not to be too excessive.
Although his granddaughter wasn't very smart, she did have some emotional intelligence.
Upon hearing this, Liu Chudong's eyes lit up, "Grandpa, don't you want a disciple? I recently made a good friend. He's a really good person, and he's very talented. Why don't you take him as your disciple?"
It wasn't enough to change Grandpa's thoughts and ideas with just her alone.
So, she decided to join forces with Qi Yuan to change Grandpa's mind.
Look, your granddaughter is a Judge, your disciple is also a Judge, don't you support the Judgment Council?
Liu Sheng chuckled, "I'm old, I don't take disciples."
He naturally understood his granddaughter's intentions.
"Grandpa," Liu Chudong said with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Taking a disciple is not a small matter. If it delays your friend, Grandpa can't afford that responsibility," Liu Sheng said, "He's an outsider, but if he becomes my disciple, he'll become an insider, and I fear... it might implicate him."
Liu Chudong paused, knowing that further persuasion was futile. Grandpa wouldn't take this disciple.
"It's a pity, I think he's very talented. After all, he came from a small country and managed to travel to Raksha Kingdom, it wasn't easy." Liu Chudong's voice carried a hint of sympathy.
Ning Kingdom and Raksha Kingdom were separated by a vast ocean, a long and treacherous journey, infested with bandits and pirates.
Without any strength, it was difficult to cross the ocean to reach Raksha Kingdom.
Liu Sheng's eyebrows twitched slightly as he heard this, "Which small country is he from?"
"Ning Kingdom, the same country where Sister Qian Ran is from," Liu Chudong replied seriously.
"What?" Liu Sheng's eyes widened, his body stiffening.
"Grandpa, is there a problem with him?" Liu Chudong asked in surprise.
"No..." Liu Sheng shook his head, his eyes becoming deep and distant.
During this time... he had come from Ning Kingdom to Raksha Kingdom.
And upon his arrival, the Blood Cloud Bandits were destroyed, and Divine Judgment descended.
Was there a connection between these two events? Or did he... by chance, obtain a fragment of Divine Judgment and bring it to Raksha Kingdom?"
"Grandpa, if there's a problem with him, I'll bring him to see you, and you'll know."
Liu Chudong spoke earnestly, seeing her grandfather's solemn expression.
Although she trusted Qi Yuan, she couldn't yet discern the importance of matters.
Having known Qi Yuan for only a few days, he naturally couldn't compare to the importance of her grandfather, whom she trusted more.
"No need," Liu Sheng shook his head, a thought crossing his mind. "I've never been to the Judgment Headquarters..."
"Grandpa, you know!" Liu Chudong covered her mouth, shocked.
"Fusu has spiritual awareness and can sense those with ill intentions. I'll bring Fusu to help you screen the disciples in the Judgment Council, to see if there's anyone with malicious intentions," Liu Sheng smiled, his eyes deep and mysterious.
He had thought of much more.
...
"I'm a bit tired."
Qi Yuan yawned, his face showing fatigue.
After all, he was only a Celestial Rank Armament Commander.
Using such thunderous means to destroy the Blood Cloud Bandits was impressive, but it took a great toll on him.
However, to play the role of Divine Judgment, he had to be impressive and domineering.
Now, as he continued to act as Divine Judgment, he felt it was quite rewarding.
Once he reached a certain limit, he would receive gifts from Divine Judgment, and his strength might increase significantly.
"Young Master, do you want a bun?" Chen Kangbao asked, holding a bun with concern.
Qi Yuan shook his head, "I need to sleep. During my sleep, no one should disturb me."
After saying this, Qi Yuan returned to his room and fell asleep immediately.
He didn't even take a bath.
Last night, he not only destroyed the Blood Cloud Bandits' headquarters but also flattened their other strongholds, exhausting himself greatly.
He fell asleep as soon as he lay on the bed, his breathing even and calm.
On the bed, Xiao Jie lay close to Qi Yuan, her cool sleeves entwined with his hand. If Xiao Jie had a face, her expression would surely be one of utmost focus and gentleness.
(End of Chapter)
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