772 The Grand Speaker's Secret Talk

Such a major incident had occurred in the Lein Empire, and Angel was so close to Xia Ming. It would truly be indefensible if Xia Ming did not go to the Lein Empire to take a look.

At once, Xia Ming expressed his desire to travel to the Lein Empire to the Sacred Council. Naturally, no one opposed it.

By now, the Sacred Council had received news that Empress Tracy of the Lein Empire was gravely ill. Of course, Xia Ming knew perfectly well that the information the Sacred Council had received was likely incomplete. Empress Tracy's condition was far more serious than merely being gravely ill—her life was hanging by a thread!

In any case, after explaining the situation to the Sacred Council, Xia Ming immediately took his leave and prepared to head for the Lein Empire.

The Lein Empire and Rhine City were both quite close by. Xia Ming planned to visit the Lein Empire first, then make a trip to Rhine City afterward. After all, his teacher Anthony and

However, before setting off, Xia Ming unexpectedly received a summons from the Grand Speaker.

"Grand Speaker."

Xia Ming arrived at the Grand Speaker's private magic tower, bowed slightly in greeting, and smiled.

The Grand Speaker smiled as well and waved a hand. "No need for such formalities. Xia Ming, I heard you're leaving. I specifically had someone stop you so I could nag you about a few things. You don't mind, do you?" The Grand Speaker smiled faintly. Not a trace of magic leaked from his body; if Xia Ming had not known how terrifyingly powerful he was, he might truly have taken the Grand Speaker for an ordinary old man.

"Of course not. I would be honored to receive the Grand Speaker's guidance," Xia Ming said with