Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1244: Chapter 497: Old Affairs (Part 2)

The Jiufeng Department is the intelligence agency of Dahong, similar to Dachen’s Spring Rain Department, but is truly subordinate to the Emperor of Dahong.

As soon as these words were spoken, Marquis Li Zhi slumped to the ground.

He understood that his life might be ruined!

The first two sins could be explained away.

The third crime, however, came from the mouth of the Emperor himself; his life was truly over.

During this time, he even looked towards Xu Jin with a hopeful gaze. If Xu Jin, the envoy, spoke on his behalf, he might still have a chance.

But how could Xu Jin speak for him?

Xu Jin wasn’t foolish!

Li Zhi could only be considered too foolish!

He mixed too many personal emotions into his work, leading to this disaster!

In the next moment, Li Zhi was dragged away by the eunuchs, and his fate became uncertain.

Having the label of disloyalty given by the Emperor of Dahong, his life was likely over.

”Lord Xu, we won’t take away these three who attempted to assassinate the envoy group on the street; I’ll deal with them now, I hope you don’t mind,” Wei Zhong, the Grand Steward of the Inner Court, asked.

”I don’t mind.”

”That’s good.”

Wei Zhong lightly nodded, flicked his fingers, and as three points of starlight flashed out in an instant, they exploded the heads of the Sixth Tier and two Seventh Tier individuals captured alive by Xu Jin into pieces.

Eunuchs naturally stepped forward to clean up the bodies.

”Does this arrangement satisfy you, Lord Xu?” said the Heavenly Official of Da Hong’s Ministry of Rites, Shi Zhenjia, helplessly.

”Please thank the Emperor on my behalf, Mr. Shi!”

”Certainly, I will convey it to the Emperor.”

”Here is the agenda for the next few days. If Lord Xu has no objections, we will proceed as planned,” said Shi Zhenjia, handing over a Jade.

Xu Jin took it, glanced at it, confirmed it, and then Wei Zhong and Shi Zhenjia from Da Hong’s Ministry of Rites departed.

The subsequent procedures were rather formal.

Just now, Xu Jin had already submitted the Dachen National Book through the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Rites.

Three days later, the Emperor of Dahong would summon the envoy group.

After summoning the envoy group, a banquet would be granted.

Before the banquet, there would be a reserved program: Martial Learning!

This counts as a reserved program during diplomatic exchanges among modern worldly powers.

The entire world values martial prowess.

During diplomatic exchanges, martial learning becomes a moment for saving face.

Winning or losing has no impact on the mission.

But losing is embarrassing.

That’s why this martial learning is quite important.

This is also the reason Xu Jin brought Ying Ge along.

You must have something worthwhile at the Fifth Tier.

Of course, there are many worthwhile individuals on Dachen’s side, but Ying Ge is the safest bet.

As for bringing Ning Yuchan as a deputy envoy, that was for another matter.

After martial learning, the detailed business of the envoy visit, such as trade specifics, will be discussed.

Xu Jin doesn’t need to worry about these matters, as officials will handle them.

Xu Jin only focuses on two things.

One is martial learning.

The other is the audience with the Emperor of Dahong.

That is his only opportunity to normally meet the Emperor of Dahong.

It is also the true purpose of Xu Jin’s visit.

Whether it can be achieved will depend on three days later.

Nonetheless, Xu Jin couldn’t waste these three days.

Besides normally spending four two-hours condensing the Cloud Tower, Xu Jin spent the rest of the time holding a pot of azaleas, using the Mingji Star Pattern to sense their life rhythm, and continued condensing the Seven Killings Sword Heart.

Ying Ge and Ning Yuchan were also constantly enveloped by Xu Jin’s Candou Lamp Domain, comprehending the Eighth Tier Star Pattern.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Three days later, on December 10, Ning Yuchan successfully comprehended the Controlling Objects Star Pattern to the Lower Eighth Tier, improving combat power.

Meanwhile, Ying Ge also successfully comprehended the Great Gathering Star Pattern to the Lower Eighth Tier.

The moment of successful engraving, the dense star skill began to operate automatically, the star power within began compressing, and the aura of star power cultivation began surging.

Xu Jin’s cultivation also naturally broke through to the Sixth Tier Eighth Layer after finishing the morning lesson today.

The last breakthrough to the Sixth Tier Seventh Layer was on December 1, taking ten days to improve one tier.

In terms of Xu Jin’s speed, this was slow.

If it weren’t for the Divine Separation condensing of the Seven Killings Sword Heart, Xu Jin estimated he could increase cultivation by one layer in about seven days.

After breakfast, Xu Jin and his party changed into Dachen official attire and, under the guidance of Da Hong’s Ministry of Rites Heavenly Official, headed to the Imperial Palace to pay homage to the Emperor of Dahong.

Xu Jin was visiting the Imperial Palace of Dahong for the first time.

The architectural style was entirely different from Dachen.

Heavy, imposing, dominated by red.

Dahong values red!

Throughout the journey, the Imperial Guard of Dahong Palace exuded a menacing aura and a powerful presence.

Xu Jin noticed that not a single member of the Imperial Guard had a cultivation level below the Fourth Tier Late Period.

In this regard, Dahong was stronger than Dachen.

The standard for Dachen’s guard selection was merely the Fourth Tier.

In terms of national power, there remains a gap.

Or it could be said that Dachen still needs some time to develop.

Xu Jin patiently followed the etiquette officer’s lead to complete the cumbersome rituals of the audience.

Before numerous officials of Dahong, he presented the gift list and the national document.

The Emperor of Dahong also bestowed rewards, marking the end of this formal visit.

Just as the Emperor of Dahong was about to conclude this reception of foreign officials, suddenly, Divine Soul Transmission echoed in his mind.

[Your Majesty, may you summon the foreign officials alone?]

The Emperor of Dahong’s expression froze.

Almost simultaneously, Wei Zhong, the Grand Steward of the Inner Court standing beside the Emperor, fixed his knife-like gaze on Xu Jin.

Divine Soul Transmission.

Others couldn’t sense it, but he, an Eighth Tier, standing close to the Emperor, perceived it.

[There is no such precedent! Of course, if you plan to secretly pledge allegiance to Dahong, it wouldn’t be impossible.] the Emperor of Dahong communicated with Xu Jin through Divine Soul Transmission, smiling.

[Your Majesty, I currently have no plans to pledge allegiance to Dahong! However, I do wish to discuss past matters of Luomei Manor with Your Majesty.] Xu Jin continued via transmission.

Even though the Emperor of Dahong’s cultivation in maintaining composure was at its peak, the crown on his head trembled slightly.

Others barely noticed; even if they saw, they would think it was due to breathing.

Yet, Xu Jin, with his fully activated Mingji Star Pattern, keenly noticed this detail.

During the previous audience, even when speaking, the crown worn by the Emperor of Dahong had not trembled a bit.

Upon hearing his transmission, it trembled, as expected.

Xu Jin felt confident!

The Vice Sect Hierarch of the Blood God Sect might indeed be the Emperor of Dahong!

Even if not, their connection is extremely tight!

[What past events are you saying, I don’t understand?] The next moment, the Emperor of Dahong still smilingly communicated with Xu Jin.

[If Your Majesty says so, then some evidence, I would think, can be presented to Tianyang Star Lord by the National Master! After all, eradicating remnants of the Blood God Sect is the shared responsibility of the worldly powers.] Xu Jin transmitted.

Upon hearing the transmission, the crown worn by the Emperor of Dahong trembled slightly again, his face still with a smile, his eyes unchanged.

But in the sensing of Xu Jin’s Mingji Star Pattern, beneath the crown’s cover, the Emperor of Dahong’s eyes had become extremely gloomy.

Xu Jin and National Master Cheng Yuxiao’s judgment was once again verified.

In the next moment, the Emperor of Dahong quickly conveyed a Divine Soul Transmission to Grand Steward Wei Zhong after which he withdrew from the hall led by a group of eunuchs. The latter stayed in place, with his expression unchanged, but his gaze was directed at Xu Jin.

As the Emperor of Dahong departed, Xu Jin, the envoy, and the officials then turned and left the hall, but simultaneously, the voice of Wei Zhong, the Grand Steward of the Inner Court, sounded inside the hall.

”Lord Xu, please hold on.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin, with the others retreating, turned around unexpectedly. The officials, also somewhat surprised, turned back, but none dared stay too long, yet their curiosity was undeniable.

The Grand Steward, why leave the envoy alone?

Doesn’t this seem inappropriate?

”Lord Xu, four days ago, before the envoy entered the city, you were disturbed. So, all matters have been clarified!

Marquis Li Zhi has been thoroughly interrogated.

Didn’t Lord Xu request an explanation?

Then follow me, I’ll give Lord Xu the explanation today!

To avoid allowing the Dachen people to say we Dahong don’t understand diplomatic etiquette,” Grand Steward Wei Zhong said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin slightly bowed with a smile, ”Thank you, Grand Steward!”

”Please!”

”Please!”