Great King, Please Show Daji Mercy

"Your subject, the Marquis of Jizhou, Su Hu, and his daughter pay their respects to the Great King."

Su Hu, with Daji in tow, entered the grand hall and took their positions. The civil and military officials all looked up, their gazes fixed on Daji, each one struck by her celestial beauty!

Di Xin's eyes fell upon her. He saw Daji's jet-black, lustrous hair cascading down her shoulders. Her face, shaped like an almond, was as rosy as a peach, naturally so. Though her robes were loose, they couldn't conceal a pair of proud curves. Looking further down, her soft, slender waist was as delicate as a pear blossom in the rain, captivatingly beautiful.

"Is this the Daji who brings ruin to the nation and suffering to the people? Truly, she is a sight to behold. If one were to rub their back against her, it would surely be an exquisite experience."

"Daji, daughter of the Marquis of Jizhou, Su Hu, pays respects to my King. May His Majesty live for ten thousand, ten thousand, ten thousand years!"

Daji bowed shallowly with Su Hu. Her myriad charms were merely in her movements. Her red lips parted, her voice melodious and light. Her beautiful eyes curved, her gaze like rippling autumn waves, exuding a charm that could melt a man's bones.

"Rise."

Di Xin nodded in satisfaction.

"Guards, escort Consort Su to the Longevity Palace. Today, I am blessed with double happiness! Hahaha!"

"Yes!"

After Daji was escorted away from the court by the palace maids, the official in charge immediately relayed the decree:

"The Marquis of Jizhou's daughter, Daji, possesses a beauty that eclipses the nation and a virtuous and gentle nature, with dignified demeanor. She has greatly pleased the King. Today, she enters the palace and is hereby conferred the title of Imperial Consort!

Marquis of Jizhou, Su Hu, shall forever guard Jizhou and his fame shall spread across the seas. He is granted the title of Imperial Relative, with an additional monthly stipend of two thousand piculs. A three-day banquet shall be held in the Hall of Manifesting Glory, with all officials and the Prime Minister celebrating together. His promotion shall be celebrated for another three days. Two civil officials and three military officials shall accompany you on your honorable return to your homeland!"

"This subject thanks His Majesty for his immense grace!"

With matters having reached this point, Su Hu could only resign himself to fate. He bowed his head in thanks, accepting the congratulations of all the officials.

"Senior Kong Xuan, what about that Daji?"

After the court session, Wen Zhong stopped Kong Xuan and asked.

His Heavenly Eye could perceive the seven emotions and six desires. Although Daji showed no trace of demonic energy, the aura of enchantment she exuded was unlike that of an ordinary mortal.

Although Yin Shang appeared peaceful on the surface, turmoil was brewing beneath the waves, making him cautious.

"The Great King wields a supreme treasure and naturally sees all with clarity. There is no need for you and I to concern ourselves with such matters."

Kong Xuan smiled faintly and led Wen Zhong towards the Hall of Manifesting Glory.

"We are related, you know. My younger brother is Yu Yi Xian, a second-generation disciple of the Intercepting Sect. If we trace our lineage, you could call me your martial uncle, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration."

"This... Wen Zhong is honored to have such a martial uncle."

Wen Zhong had witnessed Kong Xuan's abilities and knew that Kong Xuan's lowest cultivation was that of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, otherwise, he wouldn't possess such divine powers.

However, for him to come and establish a connection now, he likely needed help with something. For someone of his stature, the only matters that would trouble him and that I could assist with would be worldly affairs.

The Star-Gathering Pavilion? That's likely what this is about. But, since it concerns Yin Shang, I might as well gain a favor from such a person. Why not?

"May I ask what instructions Martial Uncle has? Wen Zhong holds some influence in Yin Shang. As long as Martial Uncle speaks, Wen Zhong will do his utmost."

"Since Martial Nephew is so forthright, I shall not be coy. After this matter is concluded, I will explain the Five Elements Great Dao to Martial Nephew for seven days as remuneration."

Kong Xuan paid no mind to Wen Zhong's ulterior motives. He was too lazy to handle mundane affairs himself, so he naturally wanted to offer him some incentive.

"The Star-Gathering Pavilion is newly established, starting from scratch. I want you to help me gather extraordinary individuals from the Yin Shang court. Using them as a base, we will cover all the cities and unearth all the extraordinary individuals within Yin Shang's borders. Then, we will register them at the Star-Gathering Pavilion!"

"This is not difficult. To be honest, Martial Uncle, most of the extraordinary individuals in the court are my friends, all third-generation disciples of the Intercepting Sect. Furthermore, the third-generation head disciple of our Intercepting Sect, Huo Ling Shengmu, is also in the court. If the two of us speak, no one will refuse."

Upon hearing Kong Xuan's request, Wen Zhong already had a plan. He spoke of his own arrangements.

The two arrived at the Hall of Manifesting Glory in a few words. Wen Zhong turned and pulled Kong Xuan, introducing him to many ministers.

For someone of this caliber, if one wanted to bind him to Yin Shang, it would require favors.

The Hall of Manifesting Glory was bustling with activity. While Kong Xuan and Wen Zhong were occupied, the focus of the banquet, the Marquis of Jizhou Su Hu, was surrounded by the other lords.

In terms of strength, apart from the Four Great Earls, Jizhou was considered top-tier. Su Hu's silent alliance with Di Xin had truly terrified these people! If they didn't get a clear explanation and thoroughly understand the situation, who could sleep soundly?

Regardless of Di Xin's original intentions, this matter had already deviated far from the expected course.

Meanwhile, in the clique of treacherous officials, Fei Zhong was using alcohol to impart his wisdom on various matters: how to please the emperor, how to profit from it, how to be a good traitor...

You Hun watched Fei Zhong pontificate and instinctively moved closer to Prime Minister Shang Rong. Based on his understanding of Fei Zhong, the man was likely about to... dig a pit and then climb out of it.

While the front hall was exceptionally lively, the inner palace was not to be outdone.

Di Xin had abstained from carnal pleasures for nearly four months. Now, a new consort had entered the palace. The empress and all the concubines in the inner palace were both joyous and shocked.

Joyful that Di Xin was still a man, shocked that he wasn't interested in them, but rather in a newcomer.

Their three months of effort had been in vain, all for another's gain! Each of them was seething with anger, their fingernails itching. They involuntarily gathered at the Central Palace, hoping to enlist Empress Jiang to be their mouthpiece.

However, Di Xin couldn't be bothered with such matters now. He had already rushed with great anticipation to the Longevity Palace. Under the shy smiles of the palace maids, he dismissed all the servants.

"My beauty, I have arrived."

Di Xin strode forward and embraced Daji, eagerly heading towards the dragon bed. Daji shyly buried her head in Di Xin's embrace, revealing a foxy smile. Her red lips parted, her enchantment natural.

"Great King, please cherish Daji."

What man could resist this!

Not to mention Di Xin, who had been consuming potent tonics for three months. The fire in his dantian instantly ignited.

"Come, my beloved consort, let me feed you some immortal soup."

Placing Daji on the bed, Di Xin freed his hands, took out the Human Seed Bag, retrieved a bowl of Phoenix Soup, and fed it to Daji.

"This is a phoenix I shot down with my own hands, meticulously brewed with the Fire of Humanity. Just this one bowl will allow you to gallop and charge to your heart's content."

"Mmm~"

Daji let out a hum and drank the medicinal soup. She watched as Di Xin raised his hand, tossed the jade bowl, and grew closer and closer to her, shyly closing her eyes.

The next second, instead of the rough treatment she expected, the Nine-tailed Fox Tushan Qiong was met with scorching flames!

The Phoenix Soup was concocted from the Fire of Humanity and the Shen Nong Cauldron. For the Human Race, it strengthens the body and allows one to ride for three days without tiring. However, for other beings, it was like dry tinder meeting a raging fire – igniting instantly!

"Ahhh!"

Engulfed in flames, Tushan Qiong immediately fled Daji's body. Knowing she was exposed, she prepared to transform into a demonic wind and escape.

Di Xin waved his right hand, and the Human Seed Bag flew into the sky, effortlessly collecting Daji within it.

"Little fox, I don't have a penchant for spectators, so stay put. I will release you in three days."

With the Nine-tailed Fox gone, Daji's soul regained control of her body. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw the man from her dreams standing before her:

"Great King?"

"Beloved consort, it is time for bed."