Where is the spirit of the strong?
He just set up so many talismans in the Nine Dragons Mountain Range, and he has a strategist's mind.
So now they've just directly rejected me?
They've lost all sense of shame.
Seeing the Xuanming Holy Son's increasingly gloomy expression, Mu Fusheng smiled politely and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "I'm truly sorry, Your Highness, but we have, after all, gone through a great battle."
At this point, Mu Fusheng walked to Xiao Hei's side, raised his right hand that was hanging limply at his sides, and shook it a few times, saying, "Look, my senior brother's arm is useless."
He then transmitted his voice, "Senior brother, give me a look that looks like I'm in excruciating pain."
Xiao Hei said "Oh," and then grinned with its teeth showing.
He then walked to Fang Qiong's side and said sternly and solemnly, "Look at my junior brother again. He's used the formation so many times, and he's already extremely weak!"
Then he whispered in Fang Qiong's ear, "Pretend."
Fang Qiong scratched his head and said, "But I'm fine, Senior Brother."
Mu Fusheng slapped Fang Qiong hard on the back in Fang Qiong.
Fang Qiong then quickly put on an act of being old, weak, sick, or disabled.
"You see, Holy Son, isn't that right?"
This left even the Xuanming Holy Son speechless.
How can there be such a shameless person!
Anyone with eyes can see that, apart from Xiao Hei's right hand which might be quite serious, the two of you are acting as if nothing happened!
Seriously injured? Extremely weak?
You're kidding me!
But the other party had indeed experienced a major battle at the time, so even if it was fake, he could only helplessly snort, "In that case, there will be opportunities in the future."
He then bowed to the emperor and left in a huff.
Cang Ming stared intently at Mu Fusheng with hatred in his eyes.
At this moment, the Emperor smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, the military exercises are now over. Over the next seven days, the rewards for the Azure Dragon Army will be distributed, and the library and treasure pavilion will also be open to you."
Having said that, the emperor vanished from the spot.
All the soldiers of the Azure Dragon Army knelt down and paid their respects facing the spot where the Emperor had left.
The ministers and officials also left one after another.
As the Third Prince and the First Prince were about to leave, the Crown Prince said with a smile, "My two elder brothers, you haven't forgotten our bet, have you?"
The eldest and third princes turned around abruptly, staring at the crown prince with grim expressions, and said, "Of course we won't forget."
Having said that, the eldest prince walked to the edge of the cliff first, looked down at the Reverse Scale Army below, and roared, "From now on, you will all follow the Crown Prince! Anyone who contacts me again will be punished according to military law!"
After saying that, the eldest prince left.
For him, this was an extremely humiliating thing.
After speaking to the Scarlet Dragon Army, the Third Prince also hurriedly left.
Both the Scarlet Dragon Army and the Reverse Scale Army were visibly shaken, staring at the Crown Prince in bewilderment.
The Crown Prince smiled as he ascended to the top, looked down at them, and said, "From now on, you will be under my command. I can guarantee that your treatment will not be worse than that of those serving the First Prince and the Third Prince!"
Both the Crimson Dragon Commander and the Reverse Scale Commander had extremely grim expressions.
However, the other party was the Crown Prince, and the First Prince and the Third Prince had clearly stopped caring about them.
If I don't kneel, my life might be in danger.
Watching them kneel down unwillingly.
The crown prince did not complain about this.
After all, he never intended to take control of these two legions immediately.
How could a sudden change of leadership be so easily accepted in a place like the Legion, where loyalty to one's master is highly valued?
The Crown Prince's goal was simply to weaken the influence of the Third Prince and the First Prince in the military.
Even if the Reverse Scale Army and the Scarlet Dragon Army don't wholeheartedly work for him, it won't have a significant impact.
This kind of thing can be gradually controlled through blood transfusions over time using certain methods.
There are many methods.
We've reached this point.
The crown prince's position has been basically secured.
The Fifth Prince smiled and looked at the Crown Prince, saying, "Congratulations, Your Highness."
The Crown Prince patted the Fifth Prince on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Fifth Brother, I still have to thank you. Don't worry, I will keep my promise to you."
The Fifth Prince laughed and said, "I've never doubted it."
"Alright, you have a lot to do next, so I won't bother you any longer."
With that, the Fifth Prince also left.
The Jiu Bailu had already departed sometime earlier.
Only Mu Fusheng knew that before leaving, Jiu Bailu had sent him a message, asking him to come to her place after he finished his business, as there was something important to discuss.
The Crown Prince smiled and looked at Mu Fusheng and the other two, saying, "Let's go, come back to the Azure Dragon Courtyard with me."
Mu Fusheng and the other two nodded.
When the group returned to the Azure Dragon Courtyard.
The crown prince bowed to the three of them, his expression solemn.
Mu Fusheng and the other two were also slightly surprised.
As the crown prince, he actually bowed to other people.
"This bow is to thank you," the Crown Prince said, rising with a smile. "To be honest, there was an element of bet involved in this military exercise."
"Even with the help of Senior Tiancong and Fifth Brother's Thunder Dragon Army, it will still be difficult to deal with."
"So I've placed my bets on you."
At this point, the Crown Prince glanced at Mu Fusheng with a smile.
It seems these words were spoken to him.
Fortunately, my gamble paid off.
Xiao Hei said calmly, "We've just accepted the mission. Since we've accepted it, we'll do our best to complete it as long as you provide the reward."
The crown prince laughed loudly, "That makes sense."
"But now, I feel that the reward I've given is still not enough. Tell me, what else do you want? Just name it! As long as it's within my ability, I'll get it for you," the Crown Prince said loudly.
Xiao Hei didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "I need the remaining eight dragon souls."
Eight Dragon Souls?
The crown prince's expression changed slightly, and he seemed to fall into deep thought.
Xiao Hei also said, "I can trade other things, like the Junior Brother Mu's talisman."
Mu Fusheng: "..."
You're really going all out on me, aren't you...?
These dragon souls are all imbued with the fortune of Demigod- level Dragon Vein, capable of both tempering the physical body and enhancing bloodline power.
This is an extremely precious item.
Even the crown prince was extremely envious.
After a moment's thought, the crown prince seemed to have made up his mind, and said firmly, "Alright, I won't ask for anything else from you; consider it a reward for the mission!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Fusheng sighed inwardly.
I don't want anything.
That's the hardest thing to repay!
Because at this point it's no longer about material things; it's like Xiao Hei owes the Crown Prince a favor.
It must be said that the Crown Prince possesses extraordinary courage and decisiveness.
But he couldn't refuse, since these dragon souls would greatly enhance Xiao Hei's abilities.
Hearing this, Xiao Hei nodded and said, "In that case, I owe you a favor."
The crown prince smiled and waved his hand, saying, "We're all friends."
Afterwards, the group left the Azure Dragon Courtyard.
Xiao Hei and his companion returned to their lodgings.
Meanwhile, Mu Fusheng headed to the White Dragon Courtyard...
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PS: The two chapters owed from the 23rd and the three chapters from the 24th are finally finished. A total of five chapters.