Ning Fengzhi's gaze seemed gentle, but seemed to penetrate people's hearts. He carefully looked at the famous young general in front of him.
So his seemingly polite greeting was actually full of temptations and considerations.
What he did to Lin Jin when he returned to Heaven Dou City has long been heard in the sect.
Now when he saw him, he found that the Lin Jin in front of him looked young, but his speech and behavior were impeccable.
"General Lin is so humble." A smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's lips, "The general is Young Protector of the Crown Prince, and I am Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince. I think we will have common topics. You and I can communicate more after we go to court."
"I don't dare, I should ask Sect Master Ning for advice." Ning Fengzhi emphasized his status directly, and Lin Jin could only reply more modestly.
These impeccable words made Ning Fengzhi feel a little more appreciative in his eyes, and at the same time, they also added a touch of imperceptible solemnity.
This child is definitely not a thing in the pool.
"When did Lin Jin learn to be humble?" Qian Renxue looked at Lin Jin being so humble in front of Ning Fengzhi, which made her a little confused.
This is not her impression of style.
At this moment, Xue Ye, who was sitting on the throne, slowly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of exhaustion that could not be concealed, but also full of the majesty of an emperor:
"General Lin, Sect Master Ning, it is truly a blessing for the empire that you can cherish each other so much."
He turned his attention to Lin Jin, his praise was palpable, "General Lin, you have done the most good in eliminating the rebellion."
"The general is a genius and a young man with great achievements. Therefore, by letting Marquis of Heavenly Wolf come to court this time, not only will you get to know Sect Master Ning, but there is also another thing. I have a daughter named Xue Ke, who I want to betrothed to Marquis of Heavenly Wolf."
"Marquis of Heavenly Wolf What do you think!"
Xue Ye As soon as these words came out, the whole court suddenly became quiet.
All eyes were focused on Lin Jin, and even Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi looked surprised.
Lin Jin was shocked in his heart, but his face remained calm.
He took a step forward, bowed deeply, and said in a calm and clear voice, "Your Majesty is so kind to me, and I am deeply grateful. Princess Xue Ke Your Highness is a noble man, and I am a warrior, how dare you reach such high places?"
He raised his head and looked at Xue Ye with open eyes. "Besides, although Northern Border is settled, there is still smoke at the border."
"I once swore that if the empire is not at peace, why should we take care of our family? Now that Star Luo Empire is eyeing us, and small-scale conflicts continue on the border, I really dare not consider marriage at this time."
This reason is high-sounding, which not only expresses respect for the royal family, but also shows one's loyalty and bravery, making it difficult for people to find fault.
A trace of disappointment flashed in Xue Ye's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by admiration. "What a 'why is the family a family before the empire is at peace'!"
"General Lin is commendable for his loyalty. In this case, this matter will be put aside for the time being."
See Lin Jin declined.
Qian Renxue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She had never expected that Father Emperor would do this! This disrupted all her subsequent plans.
If Lin Jin becomes Consort, his relationship with "Xue Qinghe" will become extremely subtle and complicated. At the same time, marrying Xue Ke means that Lin Jin has royal status.
If he wanted to seize the throne, wouldn't it be more justified?
"It's such a saying, 'Why do we need to take care of our family when the empire is not at peace'..." Ning Fengzhi was also really surprised this time. Most of the princes and nobles would not want to marry a princess and be branded as a royal family, thus gaining a natural political talisman.
As a result, Lin Jin in front of him refused without thinking.
Lin Jin knows that opportunities are fleeting.
He must strike while the iron is hot and throw out his true intentions before Xue Ye and everyone else have fully recovered from the complex emotions of being rejected.
Lin Jin bowed again, his tone became heavier than before, even with a hint of unspeakable difficulty:
"Your Majesty can understand my stupid loyalty, and I am grateful to you. However... what I just said is just one of them. I... I have one more unkind request, and I hope your majesty will grant it."
Xue Ye's brows moved slightly. "It doesn't matter if I love you."
Lin Jin slowly raised his right hand. This time, he did not urge Soul Power, but the faint blue-black lines on his arm that seemed to exist naturally still exuded an ominous atmosphere.
"Your Majesty, colleagues." Lin Jin's voice echoed in the silent hall, "My Martial Soul'Demon Armor' is Mutated Martial Soul, although it is powerful, it contains an untamable Will of Slaughter. In recent days, in order to quell the rebellion, I have frequently used the power of Martial Soul, and the backlash of this will... has become more and more intense."
His face showed a trace of pain and struggle at the right time:
"I am often awakened by murderous intent in the middle of the night. It requires great perseverance to suppress it. If things go on like this, I may damage my foundation and even... lose my mind. I am not being alarmist. This hidden danger of Martial Soul has reached the point where it has to be solved."
He suddenly knelt down on one knee and raised his head, his eyes full of determination and pleading:
"For the long-term plan of the empire, and for the sake of my ability to continue to serve Your Majesty, I sincerely request Your Majesty to allow me to resign from all military positions and temporarily leave the court! I would like to travel across the mainland to find capable people and strangers, and to find a way to completely control Martial Soul and resolve the backlash!"
Silence!
A deathly silence fell in the hall, as if even the sound of breathing had disappeared.
Everyone was completely shocked by Lin Jin's actions and words.
When the sun is rising, do you want to give up the powerful power you have at your fingertips and expose the hidden dangers of Martial Soul just to resign and travel far away?
How... incredible!
Xue Ye was completely stunned. He thought that Lin Jin would ask for more rights if he refused his marriage, but he didn't expect to say goodbye!
But when he looked at Lin Jin's "painful struggle", "loyal" yet "uncontrollable" look, and at the truly terrifying and abnormal sight on his arm, he was speechless for a moment.
"What does he mean, he wants to leave now!" Qian Renxue was really confused by Lin Jin this time. "Did he realize that he was at the forefront of the storm, with great achievements, and feeling the danger, so he retreated in order to advance?"
"When I succeed, I will completely tame this Martial Soul. If the empire still needs a general, he will definitely return. He will serve your majesty again and serve the empire as hard as he can, even to the death!"
"It's just now, I hope your majesty will grant it!" Lin Jin took back Demon Armor and said firmly.
Complex emotions intertwined in Xue Ye's heart, and he was silent for a long time.
No one in the court's civil and military circles dared to speak out.
Finally, Xue Ye sighed long and deeply, and the sigh was filled with endless fatigue and complicated emotions:
"I know my love for you. Your loyalty and bravery are commendable. What's even more rare is your sobriety and responsibility!"
He stood up, walked to the edge of Imperial Steps, looked down at Lin Jin, his voice was a little hoarse:
"I'm going to play it right!"
"From now on, Commander City Defense Force, Young Protector of the Crown Prince and other officials will be removed from their official positions. In memory of their past merits, Marquis of Heavenly Wolf will be retained and enjoy the marquis salary to show their merits! The door of the empire will always be open to you. I hope you will resolve the disaster as soon as possible and return to the court!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"