Jun Tian City.
A black-and-white rainbow pierced the sky.
One moment, it was at the edge of the heavens; the next, it had appeared above Jun Tian City, then descended into the city and landed before the Marquis Mansion.
"Greetings, Prince!"
"Paying respects to the Prince!"
"..."
At the entrance to the Marquis Mansion, the gate officials saw this scene and hurriedly bowed to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning gave a slight nod.
"Prince, the Marquis is waiting for you in the Front Hall!" the leading gate official said, then continued, "Allow me to show you the way!"
Jiang Ning nodded again.
He then stepped through the main gate of the Marquis Mansion, went around the screen wall, and crossed the front courtyard and corridor.
Jiang Ning appeared before the Council Hall.
Inside, Zhou Sheng and Zhong Yue sat upright, while Zhong Ling sat in a chair to one side, her gaze repeatedly drifting toward the entrance.
The instant they saw Jiang Ning, the three of them rose almost simultaneously.
"Prince!" Zhou Sheng hurried forward, his eyes filled with anticipation and unease. "How did it go?"
"I've met the two Heavenly Kings from Duanlong Ridge. They agreed to withdraw their troops and never set foot in Five Peaks Prefecture again in this lifetime," Jiang Ning said.
"They're withdrawing just like that?" Zhou Sheng froze, and Zhong Yue was stunned as well.
"Mm!" Jiang Ning nodded. His gaze swept around the room before he walked toward Zhong Ling.
He picked up the teacup from the tea table beside Zhong Ling and drained it in one gulp, moistening his throat.
Then he continued, "Those two Heavenly Kings were quite sensible. I said a few words, and once they realized they were weaker than me, they naturally withdrew. I didn't have to waste much