"Bang bang!"
Just then, a violent banging sound suddenly came from the carriage not far away, so frightening that the people nearby almost fell to the ground.
This also caught Lin Yi's attention, and he couldn't help but look at the carriage behind him. It seemed that these people had even given live animals as gifts.
"Protect our lord!"
Wang Yue frowned, instinctively sensing a threat. That carriage was probably carrying some kind of ferocious beast; it was no ordinary creature.
The envoy from the Mengshi Kingdom was startled and quickly apologized, saying, "Great Prince of Xiliang, our King has presented you with the most sincere gift, which is our Mengshi Kingdom's national treasure—the Mengshi White Lion."
"White Lion?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi's lips twitched. Could this be some kind of scam?
Where did this white lion come from? I've never heard of this breed before.
He walked over curiously and said with a smile, "What kind of lion is this Mongolian white lion? How could it become a national treasure of the Mengshi Kingdom? Let's open it and take a look."
"Yes!"
The envoy from the Mengshi Kingdom nodded and quickly had the carriage brought over. He then opened the outer veil, revealing the azure beast inside.
Ding ding ding!
The white lion makes a dazzling appearance!
puff!
Upon seeing the white lion, Lin Yi nearly vomited blood. He stared at the envoy from the Mengshi Kingdom in disbelief and said in a deep voice, "Are you sure he's not called Panda, or Iron-Eating Beast?"
No wonder it's called the Blind Lion; those two huge tufts of black fur over its eyes make it look like a blindfolded lion.
Pooh!
They should be called pandas or iron-eating beasts!
But the question is, how did this iron-eating beast end up in the Western Regions and become a national treasure of the Mengshi Kingdom? That's quite a mystery.
Looking at the ten panda cubs, Lin Yi fell into deep thought.
This action delighted the envoy from the Mengshi Kingdom. It seemed that the prince was very fond of his national treasure. This was a great thing, and it would be easier to curry favor with the Prince of Xiliang in the future.
"Since Your Highness likes it, we'll send more in the future. Although we don't have many of these white lion statues, since the Prince of Xiliang likes them, we'll get more to give to Prince of Xiliang!" he said ingratiatingly.
Lin Yi nodded slightly, "That's about right."
The habits of the Iron-Eating Beast are not from the Western Regions at all. Your White Lion is probably a lost Iron-Eating Beast in disguise, and somehow ended up settling in the Western Regions.
He smiled and said, "Yes, you're very thoughtful!"
These words delighted the envoy from the Mengshi Kingdom. It meant that the Prince of Xiliang had recognized their national treasure and their friendship.
Tsk tsk, from now on, as long as Meng Baishi pleases the Prince of Xiliang, he can do whatever he wants in the Western Regions.
Seeing this, the other envoys couldn't help but feel envious, and they all rushed forward with their own gifts.
" Your Prince of Xiliang, this is a snow lotus, a specialty of our Icefield Kingdom. Its effects can cure all diseases and even beautify the skin; it's definitely a secret elixir for the imperial harem."
"Hmph, our 'Power Pill' is the real secret elixir of the harem! It greatly increases attack time and enhances pinpoint strike capabilities—it's incredibly powerful!"
"We don't have many good things, but I've heard that the Prince of Xiliang likes rare and unusual items. This is our country's unique mineral, Ink Gold, which makes weapons incredibly sharp."
"..."
Lin Yi was having a headache; having too many gifts was a hassle.
What the hell is this "power pill"? Are you guys openly promoting pornography?
And this black gold thing... it can actually make the weapons it creates incredibly sharp. This Western Regions is truly a treasure trove!
"Quiet!"
Lin Yi gestured for them to quiet down, then smiled and said, "I'm quite satisfied with these gifts. I can feel your sincerity; you genuinely want to befriend Xiliang."
"However, Xiliang is a country with rules. When friends come, we treat them to fine wine and food; when enemies come, we have weapons. Whether someone is friend or foe cannot be determined by gifts alone; an attitude is also necessary!"
The moment the words "weapons and weapons" were uttered, the surrounding area seemed to drop several degrees in temperature, causing the envoys from the Western Regions to shiver and immediately fall silent.
Things were definitely not that simple!
The envoys all looked solemn; the attitude the Prince of Xiliang wanted was probably not what they wanted to give.
The strength of Xiliang is beyond doubt. In less than two days, they successively destroyed the kingdoms of Jushi and Shachi, which terrified them. If Xiliang were to attack their country, they would definitely not be able to stop them.
It's better to be friends with such a powerful country.
The problem is that the Prince of Xiliang's words mean that being friends isn't so easy.
Seeing their conflicted expressions, a smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes before he turned and entered the Prince's residence. Gongsun Zan and the others followed closely behind, but Lin Yi glanced at them as he left.
His gaze was incredibly sharp!
Looking at Gongsun Zan and his group, the envoys couldn't help but shudder. These people all exuded a murderous aura, and none of them had a kind face.
"Commander Zhang Feng, who are they?" they asked in a low voice, looking at Zhang Feng.
Zhang Feng could tell they were frightened just by looking at them, and laughed, "They are the generals who lead the seven legions. The people who destroyed the Jushi Kingdom and the Shachi Kingdom were just subordinates of two of these legions."
Holy crap!
This statement caused many envoys to gasp in shock. The armies that had annihilated the Jushi Kingdom and Shachi Kingdom in less than two days were only a small portion of the two legions of the Prince of Xiliang.
"This..."
In an instant, these envoys from the Western Regions turned deathly pale, as if the whole world had lost its color. Just how powerful was this Xiliang?
They exchanged a glance and came to a conclusion: they absolutely could not make an enemy of them.
At this moment, Liu Feng walked over and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, tonight His Highness is hosting a banquet at the Prince's residence to entertain all the envoys. Since you have come from afar, please rest in the side hall for a while and hand over the gift list!"
"Alright, alright!" No one dared to refuse, and they all nodded in agreement.
The side hall was where the Prince's mansion received guests, and also where these envoys temporarily stayed.
However, these envoys had no intention of resting. After tidying up their luggage, they immediately gathered together to discuss the matter. They felt that their previous understanding of Xiliang was still insufficient and too superficial.
There's something terrifying in Xiliang!
Tula of the Green Leaf Kingdom glanced at the guards outside the window, quickly closed the door, and returned to his seat.
"Gentlemen, we underestimated Xiliang. The Prince of Xiliang actually has seven legions, and even small forces from two of them wiped out the kingdoms of Jushi and Shachi. We may have to change our strategy," Tula said with a bitter expression.
Nothing more!
The Xiliang are too strong. Two legions of their subordinates wiped out two kingdoms. If all seven legions attack together, the Western Regions will probably be completely wiped out.
The envoy from the Mengshi Kingdom sighed and said with a wry smile, "Yes, friendship is based on equality, but now that equality is not established, we are afraid we will only become vassals."
"This matter requires the King's decision; the Prince of Xiliang needs to give an opinion, but we are not qualified to do so!"
Those who were chosen to be envoys were certainly not fools.
When the strength of both sides is not commensurate, it is somewhat unrealistic to expect them to have equal status.
If Xiliang hadn't interfered in the Western Regions, things would have been fine, but now that they have, it's clear that other countries need to be extremely cautious.