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Perhaps that's why Athena and the others didn't arouse Zhao Yarou's suspicion. She thought they were a normal negotiation team, and even if Ye Lang's matter came to light later, she believed it wouldn't affect Athena and the others.

Even if they have doubts, so what? Athena and the others do not pose a danger to the Soaring Sky Empire, so Soaring Sky Empire will not do anything to them, which could trigger a war between the Orcs tribes and Soaring Sky Empire.

Even if the Xiangkong Empire is the strongest Human Race empire, it must think twice before facing the Orcs tribes, as the consequences could be severe!

"An alliance? In what form?" Ye Lang asked casually, his nonchalant tone revealing that he didn't care even if he didn't know the answer.

"It's a peaceful alliance, a mutual non-aggression pact, fair trade..." Athena rattled off a series of treaties that seemed insignificant, as if they wouldn't affect the interests of either side, but would only bring benefits.

These treaties appear to be fair, with no one losing out, and the Tiger Tribe seems to have even gained considerable benefits.

This Zhao Yarou doesn't seem to have any ulterior motives; she just wants to make another friend, which is a normal diplomatic approach.

However, despite this, it must be said that Zhao Yarou has great foresight. She was the first Human Race empire to formally ally with the Orcs tribes, and the benefits of this were something others could not know.

"Well, you guys continue negotiating. I'll continue trying to deal with Li Yue. If all else fails, I'll resort to drastic measures," Ye Lang said.

"Hmm! If all else fails, we'll have to resort to drastic measures. But you must be careful and don't take any risks!" Athena said. She wasn't worried about Ye Lang's methods, but rather about his safety.

"Understood! You all need to be careful too. No matter what news you hear from me, you must act as if nothing happened and behave as usual! Remember that, no matter what it is!!" Ye Lang said, emphasizing the last point.

"Yes, I will!" Athena nodded. She could sense that this meeting might be the last time she would meet Ye Lang here, and even if she heard that Ye Lang was in danger, she could not do anything, as that would expose them.

Zhao Yarou is no ordinary person; she is capable of anything, and might even kill Athena and the others without regard for the consequences.

Before they knew it, it was Zhao Yarou's birthday. Ye Lang still hadn't seen Li Yue by then. However, according to the information he received, Li Yue wasn't not coming because she disliked Ye Lang, but because of the Li Family's opposition.

After that day, the Li Family strongly opposed Li Yue's contact with Ye Lang, because Ye Lang's performance disappointed the Li Family, and most importantly, disappointed Li Tianjun and his wife. Seeing Li Yue's attitude, they wanted to nip this budding love in the bud.

Faced with this, Ye Lang had no choice but to let them do as they pleased. He couldn't very well go to the Li Family and tell them not to do this and to let Li Yue be with him.

There will be plenty of opportunities, and there's still time, so don't worry!

"Little Five, let's go. We can't stay here today. I'm afraid Zhao Yarou will come looking for us!" Ye Lang said. At this time, in the early morning, his actions seemed excessive.

The banquet was to be held in the evening. Even if Zhao Yarou came to arrest someone—no, to invite someone—it should have been in the afternoon, which was still a long time away.

Everyone felt that Zhao Yarou shouldn't have invited Ye Lang; she had never invited anyone like that before.

However, Ye Lang suddenly felt that there was such a possibility. He sensed that Zhao Yarou might do this, so he decided it would be best to leave first.

"Silly boy, are you really not going to the banquet?" Cold-Blooded Fifth asked.

"No, there's not much point in going. If it's like the Li Family banquet last time, it'll be a waste of time, and we'll risk being tricked by Zhao Yarou. It's really not worth it!" Ye Lang shook his head and analyzed.

"Speaking of which, that's true, it's not worth it!" Cold-Blooded Fifth said.

"Let's go, today we'll go to the auction house first, and then..." Ye Lang was making arrangements for today's itinerary when a group of people appeared, disrupting his plans.

After figuring out who the group of people were, he realized he no longer needed to make any plans for the day, because someone had already taken care of his schedule!

"Damn it, Little Five, look at this! Has Zhao Yarou gone mad? She actually sent people over so early!!"

Ye Lang cursed inwardly. This group of people came from the Imperial Palace and were Zhao Yarou's subordinates. She actually sent people to block Ye Lang early in the morning, making it impossible for him to leave.

This situation even made Ye Lang, a slow-witted person, begin to suspect that Zhao Yarou might know his identity, which was why she had someone watching him like this and preventing him from leaving.

At the same time, the Soaring Sky Empire Imperial Palace now appears to Ye Lang as a trap, a huge trap, and if he were to go there, he would likely be trapped inside.

Therefore, at this moment, Ye Lang also needs to make a decision: whether to enter the Imperial Palace or shake off these people and run away.

"I'm going with Li Yue, so you don't need to come with me!"

Regardless of which option he chooses, Ye Lang now wants to shake off these people and meet up with Li Yue first to see if there's any way to trick Li Yue into handing over the Heavenly Mechanism Armor. This is his last chance.

"Excuse me, Ford Fox, following you is an order from the Emperor. The Emperor said that even if Young Master go to the toilet, we must follow you every step of the way!" said the leader of the group.

"Damn it, this is a violation of human rights!" Ye Lang was furious. He even followed him to the toilet. How could anyone live like this?

"I'm sorry, I don't know what human rights violations are, but I can't disobey the emperor's orders, please forgive me!" the man said, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Go along with him for now, he's not simple!" Cold-Blooded Fifth secretly sent a message.

"I know him. I remember seeing him before. He's one of the top ten experts in the empire. I didn't expect Zhao Yarou to think so highly of me, that she would send someone like him to protect me!" Ye Lang replied.

Ye Lang was much more familiar with the Xiangkong Empire, especially with the information about the Soaring Sky Empire Imperial Palace, than anyone else. He had also met many of the people in the Imperial Palace.

"I think Zhao Yarou has discovered your identity..."

"It's probably impossible. I'm not familiar with her. Oh well, so what if I get caught? In Soaring Sky Imperial City, I can leave whenever I want. No one can stop me, not even the Soaring Sky Empire Imperial Palace!" Ye Lang replied nonchalantly.

Ye Lang wasn't bragging; he was genuinely confident. He was very familiar with this place, making it easier for him to hide and break out than in other locations.