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"Good sword, good sword! Truly a treasure crafted by the master of the Qin Empire. I graciously accept this sword and thank you for your father's kind intentions! I hope that the friendship between our two nations can last forever!" Your Majesty Tianyuan looked at the sword with admiration, and it was clear that this sword had indeed won his favor.
Huang Tian and the others observed his delight and breathed a sigh of relief; at least he was willing to accept it, which proved that he had no intention of punishing anyone at this moment. Otherwise, taking someone else's possession and then executing them would be utterly disgraceful!
However, immediately after, Your Majesty Tianyuan's actions caused another wave of anxiety. Holding the sword, he turned to Alfalfa and affectionately said, "Sister, this sword resembles a golden serpent, graceful like a woman. I believe it is most suitable for you!"
As soon as he spoke, the hall erupted in an uproar. The civil and military officials were the first to react and were the most adept at flattery; they all knelt down and exclaimed, "A treasure sword deserves a hero. Your Highness is indeed a remarkable woman; bestowing this sword upon Your Highness is only natural. Your Majesty's intentions make you a rare enlightened ruler in both heaven and earth!"
In an instant, they elevated Your Majesty Tianyuan to a moral high ground while simultaneously praising Alfalfa. Their words were impeccably crafted. However, this display sent a dangerous signal to Huang Tian and the others; it was evident that the Current Majesty's affection for his sister was genuine and even reached an alarming level!
In front of the emissaries, personally presenting the treasure sword to his sister was no longer mere indulgence. From a diplomatic perspective, it could be seen as a performance for outsiders! After all, he could have privately rewarded anyone; why choose such an inappropriate moment in such a solemn environment?
Could the Current Majesty be foolish? No, he was not foolish; in fact, he was an exceptionally rare good ruler from the Sky Abyss Empire. Yet one moment he could ruthlessly kill, and the next he smiled at his sister—this ever-changing demeanor truly gave Ye Feng a glimpse of what it meant to possess a ruler's rare 'grace'!
Yet Ye Feng found this grace repulsive; at least dedicating it to that woman felt extremely uncomfortable! Ironically, Alfalfa accepted the sword with apparent ease and expressed her gratitude with tears in her eyes, showing no hint of any sinister intentions.
"Thank you, brother!" Alfalfa stood up gracefully and performed a deep bow. Her demeanor as a delicate woman was utterly captivating. To be fair, although she was nearly thirty years old, at times she still appeared as innocent as a little girl; her harmless exterior often moved people's hearts!
If Ye Feng had not witnessed the inner workings of Dark Exchange firsthand, he would never have believed that such an extraordinary woman could be as venomous as a viper!
"Who would have thought that the sword we risked our lives to retrieve from Exchange would ultimately end up in this woman's hands? It's simply ridiculous!" Lian'er remarked quietly to everyone.
Ye Feng wanted to laugh but couldn't manage it. The four guards remained silent, unwilling to show even a hint of expression. Yuxiu wore a bitter face but quickly concealed it. Only Huang Tian maintained an expression devoid of mockery throughout, smiling pleasantly as if this were truly in accordance with divine will!
Suddenly, Ye Feng felt that he could not see through this man—the prophet from Qin Empire who also held the title of prince was someone he had only recently learned about. He had heard tales of his legendary status but found it hard to imagine what kind of person could transition from glory to ruin while maintaining such composure; at least his expression was impeccable!
"If you are willing, it is best to become true friends with him. If not, I advise you not to become his enemy!" At that moment, the rarely speaking Xuan Lao's voice echoed in Ye Feng's mind.
Xuan Lao seldom spoke like this, leaving Ye Feng puzzled as he replied, "What do you mean?"
Xuan Lao answered without hesitation: "A person like him is not only inscrutable on the surface but also unfathomable within. If he wants someone dead, it's very likely that person will die without any noise or effort on his part; throughout it all, you would never suspect him!"
"To say he is insidious is inappropriate; to say he is clever? He is clever beyond what a person should be! He possesses the most perfect appearance and a mind more intelligent than that of a spirit beast. Moreover, he hides his flaws so well that it gives people a sense of security, exuding absolute credibility. Can you find even a tiny crack in him or around him?"
After hearing this from Old Xuan, Ye Feng realized that whether in character or in dealing with matters, Huang Tian was truly admirable, able to handle things without leaving a trace. Unconsciously, one would believe in him! This ability is probably quite abnormal!
Even when facing him directly, Ye Feng did not have complete confidence that he could use his extraordinary skills to take down this guy! Clearly, their cultivation levels seemed vastly different, yet he could easily kill opponents of higher levels; still, he lacked that kind of confidence!
"I understand now, Old Xuan. He and I are either the best of friends or mere strangers; otherwise, he is the most terrifying enemy, right?"
"That's right. However, at present, your most formidable enemy is that woman in the hall. I advise you that if you want to kill her, you cannot approach it head-on. Even if you try to outsmart her, you won't succeed!" Old Xuan's words left Ye Feng feeling hopeless!
"What should I do then?"
"Hehe, right now, there is a helper bestowed upon you by heaven. Using him to eliminate her is your best choice. Sometimes I wonder if this counts as your good fortune? The two rarest individuals I've encountered so far have crossed paths with you; that woman is an indestructible sword! She can flaunt her power over the world or conceal her brilliance completely!"
"And the man before you is like a shield! The most perfect shield with no vulnerabilities. Just imagine: when the strongest sword meets the best shield, who will win?"
After hearing this, Ye Feng sighed inwardly. This outcome was not something he could have anticipated. However, if given a choice, he would prefer both sides to suffer losses; that way, he could gain the maximum benefit!
Old Xuan could see through his thoughts and sarcastically remarked, "Don't be naive. In stories, it may seem like both sides suffer losses, but in reality, there will always be only one survivor. That person will either be her or him. Don't think you can take advantage because neither of them is someone who allows others to profit from their conflict. Since before you started eyeing them, they had already made thorough preparations!"
"For example, this Alfalfa Princess could think of kidnapping a groom before launching an attack. No matter what she was thinking at the time, she probably never anticipated that Exchange would be counter-robbed. Yet today she can use that seemingly useless groom to almost frame you for treason!"
Ye Feng thought about it and indeed found it true; he couldn't help but admire Alfalfa even more. Of course, there was also a layer of fear! If this kind of woman were encountered in the past, he wouldn't even think about getting involved with her. If it weren't for the Ethereal Clan... sighing too much only brings tears; wasn't it just his own greed?
Before Old Xuan finished speaking, he continued discussing Huang Tian!
"This man appears to have no plans at all in your eyes; however, he can come up with various ways to handle any situation at any time. From instructing those senior brothers and sisters to retrieve his belongings from Exchange to ultimately gaining even more treasures—though it was partly due to your influence—there's no guarantee they wouldn't have succeeded without you!"
"Moreover, at this moment, persistence has resolved the crisis. If you want to scheme against them, I'm afraid you'll not even know how you died!"
"Old Xuan," Ye Feng said helplessly after hearing this, "after what you've said, I feel utterly weak. Should I withdraw from this stage and let them fight it out?" No matter how he looked at it, this previously invincible guy had turned into a clown or grasshopper that couldn't jump for long!
Xuan Lao chuckled a few times and then said, "What is there to be afraid of! If we give them a few hundred more years, perhaps even Old Man would fall, but right now they are not capable. Age and experience determine everything; the people of this continent will never possess the insights of Old Man. With me here, why worry?"
Ye Feng was taken aback and smiled knowingly. Perhaps Xuan Lao was the best gift that heaven had bestowed upon him. Just as the two were lost in thought, Alfalfa also initiated a conversation.
This beautiful yet cunning woman opened her mouth and said, "You are Prophet Huang, right? First of all, I really like your sword, but I still have to ask you: Are you sure this sword is one you brought from the Empire?"
Huang Tian, upon hearing this, replied without a second thought, smiling as he said, "Of course! This sword was personally escorted by us; there is no mistake. Today it is presented to Your Majesty as a sign of our sincerity! Just as Your Majesty said, we hope our two countries can coexist peacefully forever!"
His words had no loopholes at all. Even Alfalfa couldn't help but show an appreciative expression upon hearing them. However, she quickly changed her tone and scornfully retorted, "But I saw this sword just a few days ago at a private Exchange!"
Her words immediately caused an uproar. No one would doubt Princess Alfalfa's words or dare to question them. But by saying this, wasn't she declaring that this sword was not produced by the Qin Empire? Moreover, it contradicted what Huang Tian had said. If that were true, it would be a case of treason!
Even Huang Tian was taken aback by her audacity in revealing the matter about the Exchange. Ye Feng and the others' hearts sank immediately; if this continued, they would surely be exposed!
Facing Princess Alfalfa's triumphant smile, Huang Tian surprised everyone again. He remained silent for a moment before feigning seriousness and asked, "May I ask Your Highness where you saw this sword at the Exchange? Can you guarantee it is indeed this one? Or do you have any witnesses?"
"This concerns the reputation of my country. Even your Highness's words require corresponding proof. I believe your country would not be one that speaks recklessly. We hope Your Majesty can provide our Envoy Group with a clear explanation; otherwise, both our Envoy Group and my father will severely condemn your country!"
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