The prince, dressed in magnificent robes, entered the banquet hall.
Several maids surrounded him.
The Crown Prince was tall and slender, with striking and deep-set features.
His long, black hair was like a raven's feather, smooth and stiff.
"Elder brother." The fifth prince stood up and bowed slightly in greeting.
"Let me introduce you. This is the eldest prince of the empire, and also the current acting emperor, my elder brother Xuan Ling."
"This is my Human Race friend Qin Ze."
"I've heard he's quite skilled in Fire Movement Technique, so I invited him here for a chat."
Xuan Ling looked at Qin Ze, his eyes narrowing slightly.
" Fire Movement Technique is a secret technique of our race."
How could someone from another race possess such knowledge?
In an instant, Qin Ze felt himself enveloped by an intense killing intent.
The Dharma King muttered curses over the Local Area Network: "Trying to be rude, huh?"
"I'm only calling you 'Crown Prince' out of respect; otherwise, you're nothing!"
Thousand Faces: "No need to argue with him, just charge at him."
The Mist Lord chimed in, "Who does he think he is, daring to speak to us like that? Can't he tell the difference between a king and a queen?"
A nameless fire also surged within Qin Ze.
The more he looked at the eldest prince's face, the more punchable it seemed; he really wanted to raise his fist and give him a good beating.
roar--
A dragon's roar suddenly echoed in Qin Ze's mind.
Azure Dragon Meditation are passively activated.
Qin Ze's anger subsided instantly.
Something's not right.
How were his emotions suddenly stirred up?
Even the clones were no exception.
The Dharma King and the Thousand Faces are understandable.
Those two always love to stir up trouble; they never mind if there's too much drama.
Even the "King of Survival," the Mist Lord, surprisingly jumped out.
"Someone is trying to sow discord between me and the Crown Prince."
Qin Ze quickly reached a conclusion.
There are now three people besides him.
The girl playing the violin, the fifth prince, and the eldest prince Xuan Ling.
As for the eldest prince's maids, they all retreated outside the door.
Qin Ze's first thought was of the girl's piano playing.
But by the time the guard came in to report, the girl had already put down her zither.
Is it the Fifth Prince?
He wanted to kill his older brother?
Or was it orchestrated by the eldest prince himself, intending to use him to eliminate his fifth brother?
After all, he was a guest invited by the Fifth Prince.
If Qin Ze really takes action, the Fifth Prince will also be held responsible.
Based on the previous introduction by the Fifth Prince, the First Prince is now the acting emperor, which suggests that the previous emperor is likely dead, and the two are now very likely vying for the throne.
Both had motives.
For a moment, Qin Ze saw everyone as a wolf.
"I am not only His Highness's guest, but also a diplomat of the Human Race."
"If this is how you treat your guests, then I think I may now return home."
Qin Ze's expression was as cold as ice.
"Hahaha!" The eldest prince suddenly burst into laughter.
"So you're an envoy from a foreign tribe."
"Don't be nervous, I was just joking with you."
The Fifth Prince chimed in, "My elder brother didn't mean anything by it, Mr. Qin, please don't take it to heart."
Qin Ze nodded slightly.
The eldest prince said calmly, "I have state affairs to attend to, so I will not keep Mr. Qin company any longer."
"Fifth brother, please take good care of the master for me, lest outsiders think that our Maka Race has lost its manners."
The fifth prince replied, "Yes, elder brother."
The eldest prince nodded to Qin Ze, then led a large group of maids away.
"I'm so sorry, perhaps I shouldn't have invited you at this time, dragging you into my trouble as well." The Fifth Prince said apologetically.
Qin Ze, puzzled, said, "I don't see any trouble."
The Fifth Prince gestured for Qin Ze to take a seat, then explained, "Our father passed away two months ago, and the empire has since fallen into turmoil, with war raging everywhere."
"As the eldest son, he is acting as regent."
"To prove his abilities, he vowed to quell the turmoil in the empire before ascending to the throne."
"Perhaps because he's worried I'll compete with him for the throne, my elder brother has been keeping an eye on me."
As he spoke, the Fifth Prince glanced at the guards outside the door.
Qin Ze dismissed it, saying, "Fifth Prince's worries are unnecessary. I'm just an outsider and can't help you much. The First Prince doesn't need to take me to heart."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, I also told my elder brother that I have no interest in the throne, but he's just so suspicious."
The two sat facing each other, drinking tea and chatting.
The content ranges from the initial Fire Movement Technique to the later descriptions of the mountains, geography, and cultures of the two races' worlds.
Compared to Zhan Li, Qin Ze clearly felt that the Fifth Prince in front of him was more like a real prince.
He was elegant in demeanor and erudite.
More importantly, he has the same red eyes as the Blue Flame People.
"The Fifth Prince seems to look somewhat different from ordinary Maka Race," Qin Ze suddenly said.
The Fifth Prince smiled and said, "Because my mother is a Blue Flame People."
"It's getting late, Mr. Qin. You must be tired from your journey. Please go and get some rest."
"I enjoyed our conversation today very much. Tomorrow I will send someone to invite you to the palace so we can study the Fire Movement Technique in more depth."
Qin Ze nodded and got up to leave.
He then looked at the girl who had been standing behind the Fifth Prince and asked, "May I ask your name, young lady?"
The girl remained silent.
The Fifth Prince smiled knowingly, " Gong Shangyu, my maid. Is Mr. Qin interested in her?"
"In that case..." the Fifth Prince said to the girl, "You will leave with your master and take care of his daily needs during this time."
The girl bowed slightly.
Qin Ze quickly waved his hand. "Fifth Prince, you misunderstand. I only admire your musical skills, young lady. I will come to appreciate it again tomorrow."
The Fifth Prince said, "Alright, sir, take care."
After Qin Ze left the banquet hall, the guards closed the door.
The Fifth Prince's smile vanished, "Interesting."
"Has it been planted?"
The girl nodded. "It's already planted."
Qin Ze got into the palace car, a black sedan.
The energy source is unknown; it is very quiet.
As soon as the car door closed, Qin Ze saw a group of people hurrying past.
Judging from their appearance, they were all Blue Flame People.
The leader was an elderly man with white hair and beard, whose features seemed somewhat familiar to Qin Ze.
The car started and drove away from the palace with Qin Ze in it.
Meanwhile, the eldest prince stood on a high point in the main hall, watching the carriage drive away from the palace.
"Follow him."
"I want to see what kind of person could pique my fifth brother's interest so much."
The eldest prince said coldly.
"Yes."
A response came from the shadows behind the eldest prince.
"Your Highness, the Great Sage has arrived."
A guard approached the eldest prince from behind and said...
The eldest prince's lips curled into a smile upon hearing this, "To the council hall."
Qin Ze sat in the car, closing his eyes and recalling his conversation with the Fifth Prince.
This is the true prince. If he were to become the emperor of the Maka Empire, he would surely do an even better job than the eldest prince.
etc...
Qin Ze suddenly opened his eyes.
Why would I have this thought?
Today was only their first meeting, yet he already felt an inexplicable trust in the Fifth Prince.
And whoever becomes emperor of the Maka Empire is none of his business.
Qin Ze seemed to be deep in thought.
My thoughts seem to be controlled by some force.
The car suddenly slowed down.
Qin Ze looked up and saw a large group of people walking towards him.