Chapter 1406: The Fourth Class 9 Magical Beas (1/2)
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Jian Chen’s arrival naturally shocked the imperial palace of the Qinhuang Kingdom. The four Imperial Protectors, who had just returned from the Gesun Kingdom, along with the king and a large number of lords and subjects, came out to welcome him. The welcoming ceremony was extremely grand. Aside from the four Imperial Protectors, everyone else revered him.
Jian Chen, the king, and the four Imperial Protectors greeted each other and asked about each other’s well-being. Then Jian Chen approached the main topic, “Your majesty, may I ask if the third prince, Qin Ji, is in the palace?”
Even though Jian Chen was only a junior around the same age as his son, the king responded extremely politely, “Imperial Protector, my third son is currently out hunting. I’ll send people to call him back right now.”
“There’s no need for your majesty to be so polite. We’ve known each other for quite some time. Back then, didn’t I trouble you several times? If it were not for your majesty’s assistance, it would not have been possible for me to bring five hundred thousand soldiers from the Qinhuang Kingdom to the Gesun Kingdom through a Space Gate so successfully. Speaking of which, I am indebted to you majesty, and I have never forget my debts.” Jian Chen gently smiled.
The king finally relaxed. He knew that the worry he felt earlier was unnecessary. Jian Chen’s status was very different than before, but he was still the same person. He was not like those other experts who possessed ridiculous pride and viewed their dignity with the utmost importance.
The king smiled freely. He immediately stopped restraining himself and began conversing with Jian Chen like a good friend.
There were five Qin Heaven Palaces within the imperial palace of the Qinhuang Kingdom. They were the most consecrated places in the kingdom, because they were the residences prepared for their five esteemed Imperial Protectors. It was also where they cultivated in peace.
Jian Chen immediately settled down in his own palace as he waited for Qin Ji to return.
When he had increased the strength of the four Imperial Protectors, he could have told them to bring Qin Ji with them, but that was not what he chose to do because Qin Ji was one of his best friends. He planned to visit the Qinhuang Kingdom personally to see him as well as the Imperial Advisors who had assisted him and the father and sons at the head of the Eastern Deity Swords.
In the afternoon of the same day, Qin Ji received the news of Jian Chen’s arrival and hurried back. When he saw Jian Chen, he was filled with wonder. No one could have imagined that this brother, who had fought beside him in the gathering of mercenaries, would reach the very apex of the continent, far exceeding himself.
Qin Ji did not change much despite the many years that had passed since they last met. Other than becoming even more mature and steady-minded, he now possessed a sense of prestige that was cultivated from being a member of the royal family. However, he was in a similar to Qin Xiao now. He had become a father as well, having married the treasured daughter of a powerful clan within the kingdom. His child was already three years old.
After Qin Xiao’s return, Xiao Tian, Tian Luo, Qing Shaofan, Dongyi Junbai, and Cao Keqin, the five Imperial Protectors who had gone with Jian Chen to the Gesun Kingdom, all gathered in the Qin Heaven Palace to see Jian Chen. The three generals of the Eastern Deity Swords, Qin Wuming, Qin Wujian, and Qin Wujian had all received Jian Chen’s invitation as well and gathered in the palace.
Jian Chen hosted a banquet in his Qin Heaven Palace, receiving these guests with wonderful liquor. They all toasted to each other before downing a glass. Jian Chen discussed everything that had happened in the past with them, without appearing like the strongest human expert at all.
After a period of time at the table with Jian Chen, they all understood Jian Chen’s temperament one by one. They had all started off the evening being cautious before gradually letting loose.