Qian Xunyi, upon hearing the question from the Half-Emperor Qianye, turned green with rage and cursed inwardly.
That damned bastard Xuan Ye, just how badly has he made things for him?
Now that even the sect leader has doubts about him, how could the other powerful figures from various factions not have doubts about him?
Thinking this to herself, Qian Xunyi hurriedly knelt down, trembling with fear, and said, "Your Excellency, you have wronged me! Don't you know my strength, Qian Xunyi?"
"What merit or ability do I possess? How could I possibly have such methods? It's all Xuan Ye's fault!"
"Moreover, when Xuan Ye was wreaking havoc in Beast Gorge Ridge, I was still in seclusion at the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association. It was only after Lord Gai's order that I went to Beast Gorge Ridge."
Qian Xunyi was truly on the verge of tears.
He is truly innocent.
Upon hearing this, Half-Emperor Qianye couldn't help but look at Gai Wudi.
He really didn't know anything about these things.
You're kidding, he's Half-Emperor level expert, and even a Guild Master.
Even if Qian Xunyi is incredibly talented, he is still a junior. Even if Half-Emperor Qianye appreciates him, he cannot keep track of his whereabouts at all times.
Gai Wudi saw Half-Emperor Qianye's gaze sweep over him, he couldn't help but nod slightly. "That is indeed true. Our Thousand Leaves Merchant Association has most likely been tricked."
Upon hearing this, Half-Emperor Qianye sighed softly and suddenly said, "In that case, let's go back and prepare for the Holy War."
Upon hearing Gai Wudi's expression darkened, but he didn't say anything more.
The three left quickly.
However, in their hearts, they all hated Xuan Ye to the core.
Who exactly is this Xuan Ye, and what faction does he belong to? Why would he frame the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association like this?
They wished they could immediately drag out Xuan Ye and tear him to pieces!
What puzzled them most was, if Xuan Ye was not an incarnation of Qian Xunyi, then where did Xuan Ye go?
Could it be the incarnation of Qing Shang, or perhaps the incarnation of Jian Jiu?
After all, only these three survived.
The capital city of the Hundred Leaves Kingdom.
A magnificent and incredibly large restaurant.
Ye Xuan sat casually in an inconspicuous spot, enjoying fine wine and snacks.
Beside him, Yue Mei's face turned green.
This is the imperial city, and it's the most luxurious Hundred Leaves Restaurant, backed by the Hundred Leaves Imperial Family.
Ye Xuan, that guy, killed so many Saint Realm and offended all the major forces within the Hundred Leaves Kingdom, yet he still dares to come here? How fearless can he be?
" Senior Brother Ye, are we going to stay here? I remember you said you were going to the Great Saint Sect. When do you think we should set off?"
Looking at Ye Xuan's calm and composed expression, Yue Mei felt uneasy. After hesitating for a long time, she couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan smiled faintly, "There's no rush to go to the Great Saint Sect. I find this imperial city quite prosperous, and given my recent fatigue from battles, it would be better to take a rest."
As he spoke, he suddenly glanced at Yue Mei, hesitated for a moment, and then said:
"However, you really don't belong here. How about this, you go back to your room first, and I'll stay here a little longer."
Upon hearing this, Yue Mei pouted, almost on the verge of tears.
But in the end, he nodded, got up, and went back to his room upstairs.
She didn't know what Ye Xuan was thinking, or why he wanted to linger in the capital.
However, there are some things she shouldn't ask.
Previously, when she awoke, she had already arrived in the imperial city.
Originally, she was somewhat relieved and planned to settle down in a small town within the territory of the Hundred Leaves Kingdom.
With her abilities, she's neither particularly strong nor weak.
As long as you hide well, don't compete for resources, and don't offend others, there isn't much danger.
However, after hearing Ye Xuan say that he had killed thirty Saint Realm experts from various forces, Yue Mei no longer had any intention of staying.
She was leaving, and she was leaving quickly, leaving Hundred Leaves Kingdom —no, leaving the territory under the jurisdiction of the Caesar Palace.
It was no secret that Xuan Ye and Yue Mei were together back then; many powerful figures knew about it.
Ye Xuan has ways to protect himself and the means to remain undetected, but she doesn't.
If this were exposed, she would definitely be subjected to soul-searching and oil-extraction by those powerful figures, or even skinned and dismembered.
"The capital of the Hundred Leaves Kingdom is indeed prosperous. No wonder a powerful organization like the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association has its headquarters here."
"However, these drinks and snacks are really too expensive. Non-Self didn't have some savings, I'm afraid I really couldn't afford them."
As he spoke, Ye Xuan picked up the wine again and gulped down a large mouthful.
This beverage is not just ordinary alcohol; it contains a large amount of rare and exotic fruits.
Its rich Spiritual Qi makes it highly beneficial for cultivation if consumed over a long period of time.
Of course, the price is also shockingly high.
If Ye Xuan hadn't killed many Saint Realm and reaped considerable rewards, he probably wouldn't have been able to afford it.
"This time, the forces within the Hundred Leaves Kingdom should be in complete chaos."
"I wonder if any powerful force would request a holy war against the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association."
"It's a bit of a pity that the identity of Xuan Ye can no longer be used."
Ye Xuan muttered to himself, still enjoying himself.
He stayed here not just because he was exhausted from fighting and wanted to rest and relax.
Most importantly, I want to see if the various forces will start a holy war, and whether the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association is likely to be destroyed.
Once the holy war truly begins, and the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association is destroyed, he will not only reap the system rewards, but also take advantage of the chaos and potentially gain a considerable amount of resources.
Despite the numerous crises in this battle, Ye Xuan's gains were enormous.
Putting everything else aside, the high-grade spirit stones alone brought in a whopping 1.2 billion.
In addition, there were countless top-grade spiritual herbs and pills, and even a few sacred weapons were obtained.
This is a sacred weapon, no ordinary magical artifact. It was crafted by a top-tier weapon-refining master and personally nurtured by a Saint Realm expert.
Each one is priceless and incredibly precious, and it can also unleash tremendous power.
In the past, he had killed many Saint Realm, but he had never seen a Saint Weapon.
It's not that those Saint Realm cultivators didn't have them, but rather that they were cleaved by the Seven Star Dragon Abyss Sword.
But this time, he won several rounds.
If this were sold, it could bring in a considerable sum of money.
Of course, none of that is the most important thing. The most important thing is that he also gained eighty top-grade spirit stones.
That's something even more precious than a high-grade spirit stone.
With these eighty top-grade spirit stones, plus the hundreds of millions of high-grade spirit stones, Ye Xuan estimated that it wouldn't be difficult for him to cultivate to the Venerable Realm or even the Half-Saint Realm.
"Murder and robbery really are the only ways to get rich. I hope the holy war starts soon, so I can reap the rewards quickly and leave this godforsaken place."
As Ye Xuan was pondering this, suddenly, a majestic voice resounded throughout the imperial city.
" Hundred Leaves Army, listen to my command: effective immediately, the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association is prohibited from leaving the Imperial City until the ban is lifted!"
"Anyone who disobeys or violates this order will be executed without mercy!"