Chapter 505 Di (2/2)

Lei Jing drifted to the side of Emperor Xia like a feather, elegantly sitting, exuding a sense of extravagance. She pouted and said: ”I have been here for so long, and yet uncle has just noticed me.”

Emperor Xia patted her shoulder, his domineering gaze softened, he said gently: ”These days you were not seen entering the palace, had you not come, uncle would have gone out of the palace to look for you.”

Lei Jing chuckled and said: ”Uncle, I did not visit you recently because I have been preparing a present for you. I guarantee you will like it very much.”

Emperor Xia laughed and said: ”There is nothing the Xia Palace does not have. I would have to see what kind of gift did you prepare in anticipation that I will like it. If I do not like it, you will have to be punished.”

Lei Jing spitted her tongue and said: ”That can't do, what if you deliberately said you did not like it?”

Emperor Xia said: ”Only you dared to speak to me that way. Had it been someone else, that person would be guilty of death.”

When fellow courtiers heard these words, most people muffled a laugh. Emperor Xia then looked around at the people, and they suddenly went silent. Emperor Xia smiled slightly, seeming to find it interesting.

He said: ”Come forth people, bring forth Jing Jing's gift for me to see.”

Thereafter, two men lifted a statue covered in a light cyan-colored veil of silk gauze and placed it firmly in the main hall to prepare for the unveiling.

Emperor Xia looked over and felt a strange feeling in his heart, he said: ”Hold on, I'll do it myself.”Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click visiting.

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Shen Lian took his seat, and around him were envoys sent by tribes that were neither strong nor weak.

Shen Lian's background that was shown earlier has occasioned the enthusiasm of the envoys towards him. After all, Xi Liang Kingdom's strength has nothing much to do with them. However, Dianke's attitude towards Shen Lian earlier has forced them to show Shen Lian their enthusiasm.

After all, if a good relationship could be established with Shen Lian, it might lead to an acquaintance with Dianke. As a result, their life in Diqiu would be much better, they might even be able to bring back lots of produce from Da xia.

Shen Lian spoke casually to them, and learnt that these envoys came from the northern part of Da Xia. What laid there was an endless wasteland, and the existence of many demon beasts. They attacked other tribes by developing demon beasts riders, or by commanding demon beasts to pull the chariot. It was very difficult to establish a fortification in the wilderness. Each battle determines the tribe's survival or death. Because the tribe is in harmony with the demon beasts, therefore, they were addressed by Da Xia as 'Di'.

But they all share a common belief. In the land millions of miles north of Da Xia, there is a mountain - You Dou Mountain. It is the sacred mountain of the entire northern region, also the faith of the entire Di tribe.

It was once told by the prophet of Di tribe, that the true king of the Di tribe would be born in You Dou Mountain. When that time comes, the king will unite the Di tribe, and a strong empire will be built.

Therefore, the struggle of the Di tribe for the You Dou Mountain has never ceased. Many Di tribes are of the opinion that whoever claims You Dou Mountain, would be able to establish an imperial court, and rule over Di tribe.

Listening to these, Shen Lian merely chuckled went along with it. However, compared to absurd predictions, he was more interested in the customs of the northern region.

Suddenly, a voice rang in his ear. ”Would it be convenient to meet?”