1587 Conspiracy (1/2)

Since the Lifire Empyrean personally gave the command, Xia Hou naturally immediately complied with it.

Although Xia Hou was extremely unhappy with Di Tian's rejection and basically had no thoughts of inviting Di Tian despite him being a grandmaster weaponsmith, he had no choice but to do so after the Lifire Empyrean spoke.

This time, Xia Hou didn't arrive personally. He sent a vice governor to the Emperor Pavilion instead.

Mo Fei knew that Xia Hou sent someone here. Hence, he looked for Di Tian. Di Tian also understood what was going on as he coldly laughed in his heart. The Lifire Empyrean told Xia Hou to recruit him, yet Xia Hou merely sent a vice governor here?

Not long ago, Xia Hou just ruthlessly stabbed a blade into the Emperor Pavilion, treating them, who was a third-tier power, as a first-tier. Now, Xia Hou actually wanted him to personally head to the governor's manor?

”Tell him I'm not free.”

Di Tian spoke to Mo Fei. However, Mo Fei frowned, ”Di Tian, do you want to go and smooth over the relations? After all, the central city regions is considered Xia Hou's territory.”

”There's no need to. He wishes to invite me to join the governor's manor and this is something I won't agree to. Since I've already offended him, and I would have to continue offending him in the future, there's no need to give him face.” Di Tian replied. As long as they didn't break the city laws or do anything to antagonize the governor's manor, even if Xia Hou was the central governor, he could do nothing to them.

Mo Fei fell silent. After that, he nodded, ”Alright then.”

He then relayed this to that vice governor. The vice governor had an unsightly expression after he heard that, this was the second time Di Tian rejected them. The first time, Governor Xia Hou came personally yet he was rejected. This time, it was a vice governor who came but he couldn't even get to meet with Di Tian. As expected, things changed after one becomes a grandmaster. After he got famous, he doesn't even want to give face to the governor. Truly arrogant enough indeed.

After returning to the governor's manor, after Xia Hou learned that his subordinate got rejected and couldn't even meet with Di Tian, he instantly slammed his palm down and broke a table near him. He then stood up, ”I want to see how much face he has exactly.”

After speaking, Xia Hou personally headed to the Emperor Pavilion.

The Lifire Empyrean has spoken, he had to accomplish this even if he didn't want to. Even if he failed at the end, at least he had to try his best. If not, if the Lifire Empyrean knew that he didn't take this matter seriously, things wouldn't be too good.

Since Xia Hou personally came and Di Tian didn't wish to shred all pretence of cordiality completely, he showed up and invited Xia Hou to enter his residence for a chat. He then smiled, ”Governor Xia Hou's presence brings light to my humble abode.”

”Right now, Grandmaster Di Tian's fame resounds throughout the entire Lifire City and you must be extremely busy. It's difficult even if one wishes to meet with you.” Xia Hou seemed to be hinting at something.

”I'm really busy. Look at how small my place is? It's just the start of my business but lord governor truly regards my Emperor Pavilion highly, classifying us as a tier-one power. How can I not work hard?” Di Tian smiled, the two of them clearly had meanings hidden within their words.

Di Tian coldly laughed in his heart. You came here to recruit me, yet you still have such a lofty look on your face? Do you really think I have to give you face? You even stabbed me in the back not long ago, do you really feel that I'll speak to you humbly?

As expected, Di Tian's reply caused Xia Hou to frown as unhappiness flickered in his eyes. ”There was no choice, you are simply too famous. In any case, I came here today because I have a piece of good news to share.”

”Oh?” Di Tian smiled, he still asked despite clearly understanding, ”Lord governor please guide me.”

”During the tribute collection this time around, I recommended you to the Lifire Empyrean. Palace Lord wants you to be my assistant after learning about your existence. You can join my governor's manor and I will nurture you as a future governor. Such a chance is truly rare to the extreme.” Xia Hou stared at Di Tian as he spoke, the look on his face was that Di Tian ought to be thanking him on bended knees for giving him such a wonderful opportunity.

Di Tian started, staring at Xia Hou with a look of puzzlement. This arrogant governor could actually be so shameless to this extreme? Xia Hou was the one that recommended him to the Lifire Empyrean? The empyrean wanted him to be Xia Hou's assistant?

All these points were false. It was the Lifire Empyrean who sought interest in him and said that a position equivalent to the five governors would be prepared should Di Tian chose to join. Yet, in Xia Hou's words, no such things existed.

”What a sinister Xia Hou.” Di Tian silently mused. Was this considered him issuing an invitation on behalf of the Lifire Empyrean? If he doesn't agree, when Xia Hou reports to the Lifire Empyrean in the future, he would definitely say that Di Tian didn't know what was good for him, rejecting the kind intentions of the Lifire Empyrean despite him, Xia Hou, personally coming here for the invitation.

Di Tian could easily guess at Xia Hou's plan but his expressions didn't change. He smiled, ”Di Tian is truly thankful and filled with gratitude for the kind intentions of the Lifire Empyrean. I also must thank Governor Xia Hou for your recommendation. However, it's true that I'm already used to being free and unrestricted. I only want to create some good results with my Emperor Pavilion. I hope that lord governor won't blame me for my refusal.”

”Each to his own, this governor naturally won't force you. I will report back to the Lifire Empyrean about your refusal.” Xia Hou nodded. ”Since this is the case, I'll bid my farewell first.”

”Governor Xia Hou, enjoy the trip back.” Di Tian couldn't even be bothered to reply politely and directly stood up to send him out.

Xia Hou smiled as he walked out. But after exiting the pavilion, his expression instantly sank as coldness flickered in his eyes. It was an extremely terrifying look. He naturally could feel that Di Tian didn't want to give him face at all.

Outside the Emperor Pavilion, there were a few passersby who noticed Xia Hou's expression. But because the Emperor Pavilion has recently been extremely lively, with floods of people entering and leaving, no one would pay extra attention to passersby. Hence, no one noticed Xia Hou.

After returning to the governor's manor, Xia Hou naturally informed one of his vice governors to inform the Lifire Empyrean. Naturally, the report he sent was modified by him. The report stated that he had emphasized the Lifire Empyrean's favor and high regards but Di Tian disdained everything.

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