Chapter 154 - Wenreng Wushuang Ambushed (1/2)
The banquet continued without a problem and Cale was able to get to know more about Duke Shutra Ignius.
After talking with him for quite some time, he felt that the man was worth befriending. Thus, Cale and Duke Shutra talked about cultivation as if they were equals. The more they talked, the more alarmed Duke Shutra became.
Cale actually had more in-depth knowledge about cultivation than him! It was truly inconceivable since he was many times older than Cale.
Of course, Cale did not really know more about cultivation than the duke, but he had the Law Fragment, Asteria who was there to explain things thoroughly for him.
”Little brother Cale, I didn't know you had such profound knowledge about cultivation. Sigh! It is truly very disappointing to compare myself with a genius like you.” Duke Shutra shook his head with a wry smile.
Cale smiled at his words and said after shaking his head. ”Duke Shutra, you overestimate me. I don't dare say that I am a genius, it's just luck.”
The two talked without end as if they were the best of friends, and only when the crown prince announced the end of the banquet did they stopped talking.
Duke Shutra reluctantly bid farewell as he still had matters to do in his dukedom.
As for the crown prince, he gave the itinerant cultivators one imperial token each. This token represents that the Doomblade Imperial Family acknowledges them as their direct subordinates.
The itinerant cultivators were pleasantly surprised since the token that the crown prince gave them was of great value. Aside from becoming the Doomblade Imperial Family's direct subordinates, they will also receive monthly resources from the imperial palace. So for the itinerant cultivators to receive this kind of treatment was truly hard to decline.
”I know you guys are very surprised to receive this token, but I hope you won't decline. I only want you guys to promise me one thing.” Elyon said solemnly.
The itinerant cultivators glanced at each other and nodded their heads firmly as if they had reached a tacit agreement.
”Your highness, as long as it is something that we can do, then we will accomplish it wholeheartedly.”
Elyon nodded his head in appreciation. ”Good! As of the moment, the empire's strength is partially weakened after the war a few days ago. Almost half of the nobles betrayed the empire, thus our military might could be said to have downgraded by quite a margin. In order to compensate for the loss of soldiers and nobles, imperial father did a thorough investigation on who to give the vacant positions to. But I know that you guys prefer to roam freely. That's why I only hope that when the empire faces danger in the future, you guys will lend a helping hand.”
Wenren Wushuang admired the crown prince's foresight and courage. He then resolutely kneeled down and said decisively.
”Your highness, I am willing to protect the empire to death.”
The other itinerant cultivators were silent for a moment before similarly kneeling down solemnly.
”Your highness, I am willing to protect the empire to death.”
”Your highness, I am willing to protect the empire to death.”
”Your highness, I am willing to protect the empire to death.”
Elyon smiled warmly and said. ”All of you, please rise. This prince is more than happy to get your promises. You may leave now. Remember to get your resources every first week of the month.”
The itinerant cultivators excitedly nodded their heads before they left.
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As a young genius and son of a marquess, it was the first time he experienced that kind of treatment. Hence, he harbored deep resentment in his heart and vowed to toy Aurora to death and slap that masked young man until he was satisfied.
”They dare humiliate me in front of many people. Hmph! They should be prepared to face my wrath!” His handsome face darkened at the thought of the events earlier.
”Young lord! Young lord!”
The young noble frowned after seeing some of his men running in his direction with faces full of sweat. He felt a sense of foreboding for no apparent reason.
”What is it? Speak!”