The Black Market Chapter 152 - The Third Prince

"Brother Wolf King, I wonder why you insist on saving that itinerant cultivator? Although his strength can be considered as good, it's not that much either." Elyon inquired while glancing at Cale. He was truly curious about what Cale discovered on Wenren Wushuang. 

The man might be one of the strongest itinerant cultivators, but he was not the strongest either. There were even some who had reached the initial stage of the Immortal-Class level.

Cale smiled at the crown prince and carelessly said.

"He has good potential." 

Of course, Cale knew that it was not just good. According to Asteria, Wenren Wushuang was a very rare sword talent. He was even able to comprehend sword intent in Shura which can only be considered as one of the lesser worlds in the vast multiverse. 

Even in the Divine Realm where peak experts were abundant, only a few rare geniuses were able to comprehend sword intent. So for Wenren Wushuang to comprehend it in a lesser world was almost heaven-defying.

Even Cale was yet to comprehend it, but he was not worried since he can just buy it in 'The Black Market'.

Cale did not want to explain Wenren Wushuang's extraordinariness to the crown prince. It would be much better for him to not know his talent.

The crown prince shrugged helplessly and just led Cale towards the banquet hall. From time to time, he also can't help but sneak a peek at Aurora's peerless figure. 

'Sigh! Brother Wolf King's luck in love truly makes me jealous.' 

The banquet hall was in a joyous mood and many nobles also sent their regards towards the crown prince for the emperor's successful recovery. Elyon accepted their words with a smiling face, but he was inwardly cursing their cowardliness.

'When my Celestial Sword Empire needed your strength, where were you bunch of trashes?!'

The banquet was merely a facade that the emperor planned. Behind the scenes, the top experts of the imperial palace were investigating the homes of these nobles to search for any clues that would tie them towards the second prince. 

With this, the emperor would be able to know who were the traitors and who were loyal to the empire. 

"Brother Wolf King, excuse me for a moment. Duke Shutra Ignius and his people are here." Elyon smiled at Cale and cupped his fists. 

Cale similarly cupped his fists and nodded his head with a smile. He has heard of Duke Shutra's name from Princess Michelle long ago and he also wanted to see the strongest duke of the empire. 

"Can I go with you, your highness? I also want to get acquainted with the Celestial Sword Empire's strongest duke." 

Elyon was a bit surprised at Cale's request, but he still agreed. 

"Of course, brother Wolf King. Let's go."

The three of them walked towards the entrance and saw a man with short blonde hair and average facial features, but his sword-like brows and tall nose increased his overall charm. The aura exuding from the man was searingly hot, making the others glanced at him respectfully. 

This was the Celestial Sword Empire's strongest duke, Shutra Ignius. 

Behind him were three elders from the Ignius Family who were also emitting an aura which was only slightly weaker than him. All three of them were actually at the mid stage of the Immortal-Class level! The three elders were also present during the war with the traitors a few days ago. 

Beside Duke Shutra was his daughter, Seira Ignius, the princess of the Ignius Family. She was also the fourth-strongest Adamantine-Rank mercenary in the Mercenary Guild.

"Duke Shutra, pardon my late arrival. Please don't take offense." Elyon smiled and greeted the Ignius Family.

"Haha! No problem! No problem at all, your highness." Duke Shutra smiled wholeheartedly. The elders also smiled warmly at the crown prince, while Seira curtsied elegantly. 

"Thank you for gracing us with your presence, Duke Shutra. You even brought Young Miss Seira here. Oh! By the way, this is brother Wolf King. He was the one who cured father of his illness." The crown prince smiled and introduced Cale to them. Although he trusted the Ignius Family, he didn't want to divulge any information about his father being poisoned yet. It's much better to keep it as a secret until it was proven that the one who did it was the deceased second prince, Titus Doomblade.

Duke Shutra glanced at the masked man behind the crown prince and studied him from head to foot. He was stunned since he was actually unable to discern the other party's strength. 

'Interesting!'

He then glanced at that dainty figure behind the man and his eyes almost went wide like saucers.

'This young lady... What the hell? Late stage Immortal-Class level?! Her aura even appears to be much stronger than mine. This...' 

The crown prince thought that the duke was stunned at Aurora's beauty. He then glanced at Cale and was relieved to see that he did not mind. 'Perhaps he is already used to this scene...'

The crown prince was unable to discern Aurora's strength because he was only a peak Saint-Class level expert, but Duke Shutra was able to feel the terrifying aura on the woman behind Cale. Even the elders who were with him were unable to sense her might.

"Pardon my actions, everyone... Young brother Wolf King, I thank you on behalf of the Ignius Family on treating the emperor's illness. Without your help, I don't know what would have happened to our Celestial Sword Empire." Duke Shutra bowed his head slightly. Seira and the three elders similarly bowed their heads solemnly.

The nobles who were inside the banquet hall were surprised at the scene. Who was this young man who made the Ignius Family bow down their heads respectfully? 

In a blink of an eye, everyone's eyes were fixated on Cale's figure. They were curious who was this man that was capable of making the Ignius Family bow their heads.

Cale hurriedly supported them and said with a hint of embarrassment.

"No need for this Duke Shutra. Truthfully, I only did it on account of General Lexus."

"No matter what, you still saved the emperor's life. This is tantamount to saving the entire empire. I reckon the emperor will even give you a high-ranking noble title." Duke Shutra said with a smile. 

Cale smiled and accepted the duke's good graces.

"The third prince, Amro Doomblade has arrived!" Shouted a guard loudly as he saluted.

Everyone glanced at the direction of the newcomer and saw a very handsome man with exquisite facial features. His every movement carried a hint of charm and he also had the regal bearing of a prince. 

Many female young missuses were mesmerized by his handsome face. Adding his charm, their eyes twinkled at the sight of him.

Behind the third prince was a middle-aged man wearing a shiny gold and silver armor with the Celestial Sword Empire's crest on his cape. His aura was actually as strong as Duke Shutra's, he was also at the late stage of the Immortal-Class level. 

He was the empire's grand general and also the empire's strongest sword expert, Ling Tian. 

"Hello, big brother!" The third prince Amro Doomblade smiled happily after seeing the crown prince, Elyon Doomblade.

"Cale, this person is not simple. He is hiding his real strength using an item from the Divine Realms. He should be as strong as that duke or even much stronger than him." Asteria said solemnly, making Cale somewhat surprised. He then thought about the Soul Devouring Demonic Poison. 

"Asteria, the Soul Devouring Demonic Poison, could it be..." Cale said telepathically.

"This is likely the case..." Asteria replied and stayed silent.

'Third prince, Amro Doomblade... Heh.' Cale was somewhat fearful of him. For him to successfully poison the emperor, while also staying low profile. Such meticulousness was scary. He was like a viper in the dark, waiting for its prey patiently.

"Third brother, it's good that you are here." The crown prince smiled from ear to ear.

Ling Tian who was silently standing behind the third prince kneeled down in front of Elyon with a remorseful expression on his face. 

"Your highness, I apologize for being absent during the war a few days ago. After hearing the news, I immediately returned at top speed, but everything was already over upon my arrival."

What he said was indeed true. The grand general was sent to the Death Forest a month ago to study the savage beasts' movements since the time for the beast tide was near. 

The third prince's eyes flashed for an instant, but he maintained a smiling and easy-going expression on his face.

'This Ling Tian is a tough nut to crack. Even after sending him countless gifts and hints, he still had no plans on following me. Tsk! '

"Grand General, I know you had your difficulties. And imperial father also does not blame you. Checking the beasts' movements inside the Death Forest is likewise not easy." The crown prince helped Ling Tian stand up and patted his shoulders with a warm smile.

The grand general felt much better, but he was still somewhat regretful that he wasn't present during the war.

"Everyone, let's go inside the banquet hall," Elyon said warmly while leading them inside, the third prince followed behind him like an obedient little brother.

Chapter end