Star Luo Imperial City, the smoke has not cleared.
Among the ruins, the flag of the Spirit Hall is hunting in the wind.
The destruction of the Star Luo Empire happened faster than everyone expected. This once impenetrable war fortress is now left in devastation.
In front of the palace hall, the blood stains on the square have not yet dried up, and several Star Luo Empire nobles are kneeling on the ground tremblingly.
Qian Renyuan Sitting on the large temporary throne, his eyes swept below, but the pressure made those nobles dare not even breathe hard.
Hu Liena stood on the left side of Qian Renyuan, playing with a delicate short blade in his hand, with a bit of laziness and coldness in his eyes.
"Your Highness, the remaining forces of the Star Luo Empire have basically been cleaned up. These are the representatives of several major families who have voluntarily surrendered." A Spirit Hall general came forward to report with a loud voice.
Qian Renyuan nodded slightly, and his eyes fell on an old man kneeling in the front. That was an elder from the Zhu Family. He used to be a powerful figure in the Star Luo Empire court, but now he was shaking like a fallen leaf in the wind.
"Your Highness, spare your life! We are willing to surrender to the Spirit Hall, and we have no second intention!" The old man's voice trembled, and he raised a black token high above his head. It was the token of the Zhu Family head, symbolizing the supreme power of the Hell Spirit Cat family.
"Zhu Family?" Qian Renyuan said in an indifferent tone, "Star Luo Imperial Family's family has been married for generations. Now that the royal family has been destroyed, you have turned around quickly."
The old man broke out in a cold sweat and kowtowed repeatedly. "Star Luo Dai Family is exhausted, Spirit Hall is the only one who obeys the destiny! I, Zhu Family, am willing to do my best!"
Qian Renyuan ignored him, but turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing standing on the right.
Zhu Zhuqing is dressed in black, which makes her figure look neat and tidy.
Her face was still cold, and there was no wave in her eyes, as if everything happening in front of her had nothing to do with her.
"Zhu Zhuqing," Qian Renyuan said slowly, "Zhu Family, how do you plan to deal with it?"
As soon as he said this, the sound of kowtows in the square stopped at the same time.
The nobles who were kneeling on the ground raised their heads one after another and looked at Zhu Zhuqing with complicated eyes, filled with shock and unconcealable jealousy.
Zhu Family, this behemoth that was once attached to the Star Luo Imperial Family, now lives and dies only in the thought of the girl in front of him.
The old man Zhu Family was so excited that he was shaking all over. He knew Zhu Zhuqing's position in the Spirit Hall. If she could take over Zhu Family, Zhu Family would not only be able to save his life, but might even gain a higher status under the new order.
"Miss Zhu Zhuqing! You are the direct bloodline of the Zhu Family. You should inherit the position of the head of the family and restore the glory of the Zhu Family!" The old man burst into tears, as if he saw the hope of the family's revival.
Several other old nobles also agreed.
"Yes, Miss Zhu Zhuqing is extremely talented. We are convinced that you will lead Zhu Family!"
"We are willing to follow Miss Zhu Zhuqing's lead!"
Their calculation is very loud. If Zhu Zhuqing takes over Zhu Family, they can indirectly obtain the protection of the Spirit Hall by relying on Zhu Zhuqing, and even retain some of their previous privileges.
Qian Renyuan leaned on the back of the chair and tapped the armrest with his fingers, making a rhythmic clicking sound.
He did not interrupt these people's performances, but looked at Zhu Zhuqing quietly.
Hu Liena A sarcastic sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth, he put away his short blade and crossed his arms, as if watching a good show.
Zhu Zhuqing took a step forward, his cold eyes swept over the nobles kneeling on the ground, and finally fell on the black token in the hands of the old man Zhu Family.
When the old man saw Zhu Zhuqing approaching, a trace of ecstasy flashed in his eyes, and he quickly handed the token higher. "Miss Zhu Zhuqing, please take the order!"
However, Zhu Zhuqing did not reach out to pick it up.
She looked at the token coldly, her voice without any warmth. "Zhu Family? What does it have to do with me."
The ecstasy on the old man's face froze for an instant, and he looked at Zhu Zhuqing in disbelief. "Miss Zhu Zhuqing, you... what do you mean? You are from the Zhu Family!"
"From the moment I left Star Luo Empire, I was no longer Zhu Family's person." Zhu Zhuqing's voice echoed in the empty square.
"But... but Zhu Family's foundation..." The old man wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted mercilessly by Zhu Zhuqing.
"Zhu Family's foundation is built on the blood and pain of countless people. I don't care about that kind of corrupt power." Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flashed with disgust, "You are looking for someone to protect you, but you are looking for the wrong person."
Several nobles raised their heads at the same time, even their kneeling postures were confused.
Those nobles never expected that in the face of such a huge temptation, Zhu Zhuqing would refuse so simply.
That's Zhu Family! Taking over Zhu Family is equivalent to taking control of half of the remaining country of the Star Luo Empire, becoming a person who is inferior to ten thousand people.
She actually said she didn't want it and just didn't want it?
The old man's face turned pale and he collapsed on the ground in despair. He knew that Zhu Zhuqing's rejection meant that Zhu Family's last hope was shattered.
Qian Renyuan stopped knocking on the armrest and raised the corners of his mouth slightly. He looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
"Have you thought it through?" Qian Renyuan asked.
"I have thought it through." Zhu Zhuqing turned around, faced Qian Renyuan, knelt on one knee, put his right hand on his left chest, and performed a standard Spirit Hall knight's salute.
"I don't need the position of head of the family." Zhu Zhuqing raised his head and looked at Qian Renyuan firmly, "My choice has never changed."
"I, Zhu Zhuqing, am only willing to follow His Highness with my own will."
Her voice was not loud, but it revealed an undoubted power. She didn't need Zhu Family to prove her worth, she just needed to stand behind him and become the sharpest blade in his hand, and that was enough.
Qian Renyuan stood up, walked to Zhu Zhuqing, and looked at her condescendingly.
"Very good." Qian Renyuan stretched out his hand and pulled Zhu Zhuqing up.
He turned around and glanced across the nobles kneeling on the ground like a knife.
"Did you hear that?" Qian Renyuan's voice was cold and bone-chilling, "She doesn't need your allegiance. Spirit Hall, nor does she need a group of losers who only follow the wind."
The nobles suddenly felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, trembling all over and not even daring to breathe out.
"Take them down and deal with them according to the Spirit Hall's rules." Qian Renyuan ordered coldly.
Several Spirit Hall generals immediately stepped forward and dragged the desperate nobles down.
Zhu Zhuqing stood back behind Qian Renyuan, her eyes returned to their previous coldness. But if you look carefully, you will find that her eyes are firmer than before.
"Your Highness, Star Luo Empire's affairs here are almost settled." Hu Liena stepped forward and said softly.
Qian Renyuan nodded slightly and turned his gaze to the north.
"Star Luo Empire has been destroyed. Next, it's their turn." Qian Renyuan's voice contained a heart-stopping killing intent.
"Send an order to the whole army to repair for a day."
"Early tomorrow morning, the troops will send out Clear Sky Sect."