Attending the Banquet

Inside the reception Immortal Music Palace.

The Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial sat rather awkwardly in his seat.

He felt a little uneasy.

It wasn't because there were many women here that I felt uneasy.

Speaking of this, he was castrated at a young age and entered the palace, so strictly speaking, he was also half a woman.

What truly troubled him was his inability to gauge the attitude of the Immortal Music Palace.

Although King Li died in the Immortal Music Palace.

But their true intentions are unclear.

His Majesty listened to Mister Kunmu's words and sent his son here rashly.

In case it displeases the Immortal Music Palace.

He doesn't even know if he can save his life.

Finally.

The Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace arrived late.

Enter the hall.

The eunuch in charge of the seal immediately stiffened and became extremely respectful.

In the Heavenly Net Dynasty, he was a close confidant of the emperor, and all the officials treated him with great respect.

But he knew that in the eyes of a sect like the Immortal Music Palace...

He's nothing but an ant.

What puzzled him was that a dashing young man had entered with the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace.

That's strange, isn't there no men in the Immortal Music Palace?

Oh no!

The eunuch in charge of the seal lowered his head even further.

This might mean they've discovered a secret about the Immortal Music Palace.

I saw something I shouldn't have.

They then have a reason to silence him!

"This old servant greets Your Highness."

The eunuch in charge of the seal spoke respectfully.

Why doesn't this old man raise his head to speak?

After the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace took his seat, he asked a question.

"Replying to Your Majesty, this old servant has caught a chill in my neck and is unable to look directly at Your Majesty. Please forgive me."

"I see. I have a pharmacist in my palace who can treat you."

The Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace was about to summon the Pharmacist.

But then the head eunuch stopped him, saying, "There's no need to trouble the Palace Master. This old servant believes in letting things take their natural course. Compared to this trivial matter, this old servant has another matter to report to the Palace Master in person today."

That was close!

I almost couldn't keep up the act.

The only option was to change the subject promptly.

"Please speak, sir."

The Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace's expression changed.

Was the old man's statement about letting nature take its course a sarcastic remark implying that she, at over two hundred years old, was using Youth-Preserving Technique to maintain her youthful appearance?

"By removing King Li, Immortal Music Palace inadvertently saved our Heavenly Net Dynasty from collapse. His Majesty is deeply grateful and has specially sent this old servant to invite the Palace Master to a banquet at the palace in three days. We hope that the Palace Master will condescend to accept the invitation."

After the eunuch in charge of the seal finished speaking,

Sure enough, he got the answer he had expected.

The Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace spoke up, "Immortal Music Palace has no intention of participating in the struggles of worldly dynasties, nor does it wish to attend this banquet. Please leave, Your Excellency."

"Palace Master, His Majesty has long admired the name of the Immortal Music Palace and is willing to make it the national religion of the Immortal Music Palace, enjoying the offerings of all people. Please consider this!"

The eunuch in charge of the seal did not give up easily, but continued to persuade them.

What makes secular dynasties most attractive to cultivation sects is the people under their rule.

It became the state religion of the dynasty.

They will enjoy the offerings of the people.

When fortune is prosperous, the sect will also flourish.

With the support of the sects, the dynasty became even more powerful.

It can be said that everyone gets what they need.

They complement each other.

But the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace still refused, saying, "Please leave, sir. Someone—show him out!"

Chen Ning remained seated to the side, acting as a spectator.

But at that moment...

A system notification sounded in my mind.

"Ding! System notification! Rare-level quest [Attending a Banquet] detected."

"Mission Introduction: Within the imperial palace of the Heavenly Net Dynasty, someone has set a trap for the host. The host must confront the trap head-on, attend the banquet, and unravel the conspiracy."

"Completing the mission will reward you with +1 to your base cultivation level."

"Completing the quest will reward you with Complete Lost Map of the Dwarf Race."

"Completing the mission will grant a random rare reward."

After the task information has been obtained.

He accepted the task without hesitation.

Although he's a rare individual, even a mosquito's leg is still meat.

It's just that someone set a trap.

We must drill!

Even without any other reason, this Map Lost by the Dwarf Race must be a valuable item.

Because it happens right after you acquire the quest.

The tattered map that Chen Ning had kept in his spatial bag.

It is marked in the system as [One of the Map Lost by the Dwarf Race]

I never imagined that the tattered map, which I had no idea what use it was, was actually a treasure.

What a pleasant surprise!

I recall that this tattered map was a loot we seized during our last battle against the Heavenly Extremity Pavilion.

At this time.

The eunuch in charge of the seal was about to leave, looking disappointed.

The Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace has already refused twice.

If you continue to try to persuade them like a persistent leech, you might just make them turn hostile.

Just as he was about to step out the door, head bowed, trying to maintain his carefully constructed persona.

Inside the hall, a man's voice rang out.

"Palace Master, I think Heavenly Net Emperor is quite sincere; we can attend this banquet."

The voice was very gentle.

But the eunuch in charge of the seal scoffed at it.

Snort!

The old servant tried to persuade her for a long time, but the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace still didn't agree.

How could she change her mind just because of what a man said?

Based on his experience, the eunuch in charge of the seal could guess the man's possible identity.

The most likely candidate is the gigolo kept by the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace.

This kind of shady pretty boy is only good for whispering sweet nothings in someone's ear.

Do you really think that just because you're favored, you can interfere in everything?

However.

The next moment.

The old man with the seal froze, his face covered in wrinkles.

The Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace said calmly, "Very well, I'll do as the Holy Son says."

Immediately, the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace called out to the dumbfounded eunuch in charge of the seal.

"Esteemed official, please return and report back. Tell them that I will be keeping my appointment in three days."

"Ah... ah, very well, this old servant thanks Your Highness for the honor!"

The eunuch in charge of the seal quickly bowed and said...

At the same time, a storm was raging in his heart.

Holy Son?

That person was actually the Holy Son of the Immortal Music Palace!

Moreover, judging from the attitude of the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace, this man's position is definitely not low.

It can even influence the will of the ruler of a palace.

Even the elders might not have this kind of power.

You must inform His Majesty when you return.

Aside from the Palace Master of Immortal Music Palace, this Holy Son should not be offended either.

At the same time.

Inside the Tianluo Imperial Palace.

Heavenly Net Emperor was intently watching two figures fleeing rapidly through the spirit beast garden.

Beside him.

Several other court officials were also keeping a close eye on the two figures being chased by the ferocious beast.

Each of them placed a considerable bet.

Someone is holding these two people accountable so they can escape.

Some people bet that the two would be devoured by wild animals.

In the end, the two managed to escape the beast's jaws.

They were all exhausted and panting, but at the same time, they showed a hint of joy at surviving a disaster.

Those who escaped were rewarded; even if they didn't become extremely wealthy, they were guaranteed a comfortable life for many years.

More importantly, just being alive is enough.

However, this scene did not fall into the eyes of the Heavenly Net Emperor.

But his expression turned cold!

"Damn it! How did it escape! It made me lose again!"

"Your Majesty, these two are hunters from the deep mountains. Ordinary wild beasts would naturally be able to escape. Why not try releasing them into the territory of a first-tier spirit beast Sword Spirit Tiger, and see what happens?"

"Alright! Give the order! Start the second round of the day immediately!"

At the Emperor's command, the Heavenly Net Emperor placed another bet, betting everything on the Sword Spirit Tiger.

This time! I must win!

Not far away.

Mister Kunmu, shrouded in a black robe, merely gave a mocking laugh.

Then, he looked into the distance and saw the eunuch in charge of the seal approaching him with a joyful expression.

He understood.

They're just waiting to lure you into their trap.