Chapter 1183 - 856: Forced Buying and Selling

Chapter 1183: Chapter 856: Forced Buying and Selling

Xiao Jin said, "The passageway between Eris Star and the continent is about to open."

"What?" Shen Tang’s heart tightened, thinking the Divine Hall was making a comeback again.

Xiao Jin immediately understood what she was thinking, lightly flicked her forehead with a finger, and smiled, "Relax, it’s not a bad thing~ it has nothing to do with the Divine Hall! Now that peace has been restored between the two places, they want to establish diplomatic relations and cooperation with our continent."

Shen Tang quickly grasped the situation; it’s not that the Gate was forcibly opened, nor was it naturally formed, but rather intentionally created by the Divine Hall. They used some forbidden power to tear apart an existing space rift, constructing a Gate through which thousands of armies could pass.

The Gate had long been completely closed, but there still exist fluctuating space rifts between the two worlds. These rifts can also allow passage, and under certain power control, can be shaped into a stable teleportation entrance, just like the entrance the Blood Clan created in their territory long ago.

Now Eris Star wishes to create a legal teleportation entrance to strengthen the connection between the two places, certainly requiring the approval and authorization from our mainland.

The Beast World Continent now has four top-level powers standing side by side, with various small countries, regions attached.

However, the Eternal Winter Empire has now divided, and the Night Glow Empire has become the new top power, also hosting the Dawn Alliance.

Such an important matter, Shen Tang has great decision authority, and her stance will determine whether cooperation can proceed smoothly.

Shen Tang looked at Lu Xiao, "Ah Xiao, what do you think?"

The matter with the Divine Hall has passed for so long, and the threat has almost been eradicated. But suddenly connecting the two places, she still worries there might be other risks.

Lu Xiao smiled and said, "I think it’s a rare good thing, the Female Master should promote the cooperation to be implemented."

"Why do you say that?"

"History always unites after a long separation, and separates after a long union; Eris Star and Beast World Continent were initially one, and perhaps in the future they will merge again... And the beginning of that merge might be now." Lu Xiao calmly said.

Shen Tang agreed deeply, the gears of fate are not so easily moved by individuals. She did not know why the legendary Origin Land split, but if the fragment worlds could unite, the dark forces behind the Divine Hall would naturally not be able to invade easily.

"By the way, where’s Jia Lan?" Shen Tang turned to look around but did not see him, feeling a bit disappointed.

Jia Lan has been traveling back and forth between the two places these years, if he’s in the Imperial City, he should have sensed her presence and come to greet her. Did he return to New Atlantis?

Xiao Jin hesitated to speak, "Uh... he!"

Shen Tang immediately knew something was wrong, she quickly grabbed his sleeve and asked nervously, "What happened?"

Xiao Jin immediately comforted, "Don’t be afraid, nothing major happened! He’s fine, it’s just... how should I put it, recently he was summoned over by the Sea Clan from Eris Star."

Xiao Jin scratched his head, puzzled and said, "They said something big happened in the Sea Clan recently and wanted him to return. Jia Lan had resigned as Sea Emperor long ago, not wanting to get involved anymore. But the old folks over there insisted he’s the King they follow, chosen by the sea area as Sea God, and they activated the forces left by successive Sea Gods to forcibly summon him."

Shen Tang was stunned, this is forcing someone against their will!

Fortunately, the Sea Beastmen are loyal to Jia Lan, they naturally wouldn’t harm him. If something else truly happened, she could also teleport over directly, so there’s not much to worry about.

Lu Xiao made a sumptuous dinner, Xiao Jin helped out, preparing all the dishes Shen Tang loved.

In this past month, not to mention eating, she hardly closed her eyes! Shen Tang, rarely eating such hot dishes, was so happy she was about to cry, sobbing, it’s the familiar taste after all!

The sky quickly darkened.

After dinner, Lu Xiao said there was something to handle over at the Lu Family.

Xiao Jin was satisfied, having won the beauty over.

But he also knew she was very tired, no matter how much he longed for her, he only kissed her, not daring to bother her too much.

Xiao Jin honestly held Shen Tang as they lay on the bed, his tail gently coiling around her waist, his chin nuzzling against her hair, his heart filled with contentment and ease.

The evening settled, the moonlight clear.

The crescent moon hung high on the tree branches, its soft light casting a gentle glow over the land.

Not far away, a slender figure silently sat on the roof.

The young man with black hair sat on the eaves, one leg bent, the other casually resting on the edge. His arm draped over his knee, silver eyes appearing especially gentle under the moonlight, gazing towards the direction of the sleeping palace where the lights had gone out.

All around was silent, with only sparse insect chirps occasionally breaking the quiet.

Another figure landed on the rooftop, taller and more imposing, with deep and handsome features — of course, it was Lu Xiao.

He handed over a jug of wine, "A freshly brewed barley wine from the brewery, try it."

"Thanks." Shu Kui accepted it and took a sip.

Its spicy taste burned the throat; truth be told, it’s not exceptionally good, yet it shook loose some thoughts, making him feel rather tranquil.

"You know she’s back, so why didn’t you go see her?" Lu Xiao sat beside him, scrutinizing the Scorpion Clan youth in front of him, after years of contact, he of course knew his true identity, having moved from strangers to familiar allies.

Ever since the Divine Hall was overthrown, Shu Kui has stayed in the Imperial City.

Although he no longer has superpowers, he is undoubtedly a genius in research, spending every day at the research institute, developing many valuable potions for the Empire.

These successively improved potions not only significantly reduce the Frenzy Value during the beastmen’s agitated period, some potions even enhance the beastmen’s bloodline to make breakthroughs.

These potions also allowed the Night Glow Empire’s military to upgrade once, paving the way for a stronger position — a contribution that cannot be overlooked.

Perhaps due to busy affairs, Shu Kui has stayed in the Imperial City these years, but in fact, he rarely comes to the palace and his relationship with Shen Tang hasn’t moved forward, seemingly lingering in that initial vague yet gently restrained relationship.

Shu Kui laughed, "She’s been tirelessly busy all these years, never staying back for a few peaceful days. Coming back, she must catch up with you Beast Husbands intimately, right? I don’t want to cut in."

"Is that so..." Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow looking towards the sleeping palace not far, then turned back to look at Shu Kui, with a deep meaning in his eyes, like one feeling timid when near home.

"What is the Female Master to you, exactly?"

He paused, unexpectedly asked outright, "Do you like her?"

When Lu Xiao said these words, his deep eyes were tightly fixed on Shu Kui, as if he didn’t want to miss any expression on his face, but saw Shu Kui lower his eyes, simply staring silently in that direction.

A moment later.

He did not deny it, acknowledging his feelings for the first time, "Yes, I like her, from a very young age... I’ve liked her. I live my life for her, and at any time can offer this life for her."

Lu Xiao was stunned by these words.

The young man’s tone was lazy and relaxed, as if it were a trivial matter, but each word carried such weight.

Living for another person...

Lu Xiao believes, in his whole life, he could never say such a thing.

Perhaps sensing the silent man beside him, Shu Kui also withdrew his thoughts, glancing at him, and lightly chuckled, "Relax, I won’t compete with you all for her."

"We were childhood relatives, she’s like my younger sister, I’ve never thought of becoming her partner, only sometimes, when watching her with you all, my heart occasionally rises a trace of... let’s call it envy."

After all, she is not the same little girl who relied on him back then.

She has loving Beast Husbands, will have children with them in the future, eventually be buried together, engraved in the history books, passed down for generations.

Years have passed, much has happened to him as well, not the frail, pitiful Little Scorpion he once was.

They are no longer children whose worlds solely consisted of each other, warming and leaning on each other.

Recalling these things, Shu Kui feels nostalgic, yet also somewhat regretful and lost.

But hearing these words, an unusual feeling rose in Lu Xiao’s heart, possibly... a subtle jealousy.

He met the Female Master too late, not having participated in the tales of her youth, and even the secrets about her are less clearly known to him than to the man before him.

Their deep relationship is not one of lovers, yet this bond is not lower than that of romantic partners.

"Are you afraid I’ll take her away?" Shu Kui, being a male, felt the emotions emanating from him, containing a hint of indistinct hostility.

Lu Xiao smiled gently, "If the Female Master likes you, I’ll respect and accept all her decisions, but I’m also curious about your attitude."

"Heh, you came over tonight, are you probing about her from me?"

"I’ve always wanted a chance to talk with you, just never seemed to find the right opportunity." Lu Xiao acknowledged, "I want to know everything about her."