Meeting Jia Xingtian
The next day.
As soon as Xiao Yu stepped out of the room, he saw Ya Fei standing in front of the door, about to knock. Seeing Xiao Yu open the door, a smile bloomed on Ya Fei's pretty face as she said, "You're up? I was just about to call you!"
Xiao Yu smiled and said, "I plan to go back to Wu Tan City today."
The two walked downstairs. Ya Fei looked at Xiao Yu and said with a wry smile, "I'm afraid you won't be able to leave today!"
Xiao Yu looked at Ya Fei with some confusion and asked, "What's wrong?"
Ya Fei explained, "Someone has come from the palace."
"Could it be because of the Jian Family?" Xiao Yu asked nonchalantly.
Ya Fei shook her head and said, "It's not clear yet. The person who came said His Majesty wants to invite you to the palace for a chat."
"His Majesty?"
"Princess Yao Ye, you should have met her before!" Ya Fei said.
Xiao Yu's heart skipped a beat. So it was her. He had indeed met her once at the Alchemist Tournament. She had a very mature and sophisticated air about her. Only half a year had passed, and he hadn't expected that Princess Yao Ye would become Queen Yao Ye!
"Alright, then I'll go and see him!" Xiao Yu said with a slight smile.
Ya Fei snorted and said, "I knew you were going. Don't let that vixen bewitch you. She's incredibly cunning, and don't forget, she's the one who supported the Jian Family in suppressing me!"
Seeing Ya Fei's slightly pouting red lips and somewhat aggrieved expression, Xiao Yu immediately hugged her and laughed, "Don't worry, I can tell the difference. Look how wronged you look. If you want, I can make you Queen!"
Ya Fei blinked her captivatingly large, foxy eyes and giggled, "Really? You want to be Queen tomorrow? Can you do it?"
Xiao Yu's expression turned serious as he said, "No problem. If you want to, I'll immediately gather the manpower to overthrow the Jia Ma Imperial Family, make you Queen, and transform the Jia Ma Empire into the Ya Fei Empire!"
Ya Fei stirred slightly, propping herself up from Xiao Yu's embrace and looking at him with amusement, saying, "Who uses a person's name as the name of an empire? Ya Fei Empire, what an awful name! No wonder everyone says you can't come up with names!"
"Who's talking badly about me behind my back?" Xiao Yu asked, his eyes widening slightly.
"Alright, alright, I don't want to be any kind of Queen. Dealing with politics all day long is such a hassle. If I'm going to be Queen, it'll be for you Queen!" Her seductive words, coupled with Ya Fei's charming face and eyes, made Xiao Yu's heart flutter.
"What are you doing?" The sudden voice startled the two of them. Xiao Yu glared at Zi Yan, who was leaning halfway out, and muttered, "Next time I'll cut off your pills!"
After Zi Yan ruined the atmosphere, Xiao Yu grabbed Zi Yan's collar and started walking downstairs.
After having breakfast in the living room, Xiao Yu followed the palace staff to see Yao Ye.
This was Xiao Yu's first time visiting the imperial palace. If he had ever been here before, it would probably be the Forbidden City in his previous life, though he wasn't sure if that counted. The imperial palace of the Jia Ma Empire looked extremely grand and imposing.
Upon arriving at the main hall, Xiao Yu immediately spotted Yao Ye sitting at the head of the table, clad in a majestic golden imperial robe. Her once jet-black hair was now styled high, and the heavy imperial crown amplified Yao Ye's regal aura to the extreme!
Xiao Yu stood in the main hall, smiling calmly, and said, "I wonder what brings the Empress here today?"
Yao Ye didn't speak, but instead waved his hand gently to the people around him, dismissing all the other guards in the hall.
Xiao Yu was somewhat baffled by Yao Ye's actions.
After everyone had left, Yao Ye turned to Xiao Yu and said, "Actually, the reason I asked you to come here this time is to ask for your help!"
Seeing the helpless look on Yao Ye's pretty face, Xiao Yu sneered and asked, "Help? When the Imperial Family suppressed the Mittel Family, why didn't they offer help?"
Yao Ye smiled wryly, "I understand. You harbor resentment about this, especially since I know about your relationship with Ya Fei!"
Xiao Yu said, "Then why are you still doing this? Do you think you're charming enough to ensure that after you harm the people around me, I'll still help you?"
Yao Ye looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Actually, the Imperial Family's suppression of the Mittel Family was not my intention. Do you believe me?"
"Not your intention? You are the Empress of the Jia Ma Empire. Is there anyone with a higher status than you?" Xiao Yu said with some disdain.
Yao Ye didn't argue, she just looked at Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu frowned slightly, and suddenly thought that there really was someone in the Imperial Family who was even higher in status than the Empress. That was that old guy Jia Xingtian. He was powerful and was also the guardian of the Imperial Family!
"Are you saying that all your decisions, including the suppression of the Mittel Family, were actually Jia Xingtian's idea?" Xiao Yu asked Yao Ye.
Yao Ye nodded slightly and said, "Actually, just a few months ago, my great-grandfather went into seclusion under the pretext of wanting to break through his strength. But not long after he went into seclusion, he called me over, saying that he wanted to help the Imperial Family eliminate a threat. So he arranged for the Jian Family to the Imperial Capital. But my great-grandfather also told me to keep an eye on your movements."
"Although I didn't understand, I still listened to my great-grandfather and supported the Jian Family to suppress the Mittel Family, to see if the Mittel Family would be unable to withstand the pressure and come to you for help!"
"Yesterday, I visited my great-grandfather again. His powerful aura was indeed stronger than before, but I could also keenly sense a chilling aura emanating from him. I sensed something was wrong, so I asked you to come here today. I know you are Fifth-grade Alchemist, and I want you to take a look!"
Xiao Yu was very puzzled after hearing Yao Ye's words. After leaving, Jia Xingtian did not seem to behave like this. How come it is only been a short time and Jia Xingtian seems to have become a different person!
"Isn't President Fama just a peak fifth-grade alchemist? Why don't you ask him for a consultation?" Xiao Yu asked.
Yao Ye replied, "Fama is the president of the Imperial Alchemist Guild, so it's inconvenient for him to come to the palace. Besides, I don't want Yao Yue to know about this!"
"Alright, take me to see Jia Xingtian!" Xiao Yu said thoughtfully.
Even if Jia Xingtian's strength breaks through to the Dou Zong, Xiao Yu doesn't need to be afraid of anything. His strength is still guaranteed. It's good to go and see for himself what the situation is.
Yao Ye nodded and stood up, leading Xiao Yu deeper into the imperial city. They soon arrived at the main hall where Jia Xingtian was located.
Watching Yao Ye skillfully open the gate to the underground palace, Xiao Yu couldn't help but exclaim, "You Imperial Family really know how to have fun!"
Yao Ye didn't speak and walked straight into the underground palace. Xiao Yu followed behind. As soon as they entered the underground palace passage, he felt a different kind of cold aura.
"This aura... it seems somewhat familiar!" Xiao Yu muttered to himself.
After walking for a few minutes inside the underground palace with Yao Ye, a glimmer of light appeared ahead. Just as Yao Ye was about to step into the palace, a deep, aged voice suddenly rang in their ears. "Get out!"