Chapter 2876 - 2877: Nameless’s Enlightenment

Chapter 2876: Chapter 2877: Nameless’s Enlightenment

Although the entire Prosperous Age Army seemed to be celebrating, in reality, tens of thousands of soldiers remained on alert, ready to mobilize immediately at the slightest disturbance.

However, Ye Luo did not participate in this celebratory banquet. Instead, he returned to his tent early. In front of him was a jar of fine wine, and he sat quietly at the table as if waiting for something.

"Salutations to the Prince!"

Suddenly, Ye Luo bowed to the empty air and spoke in a deep voice.

Subsequently, the figure of the King of Huainan gradually appeared.

"You are rather considerate, actually waiting for me!" said the King of Huainan, his expression complex.

Ye Luo merely smiled without speaking and picked up the jar of wine on the table.

"This is fine wine I prepared for you, my lord. I wonder if you would do me the honor of drinking a bit more!"

The King of Huainan was taken aback. Typically, drinking together was more appropriate among peers or those of equal status.

But now, Ye Luo, whether in age or status, was not comparable to the King of Huainan. How dare he invite the King for a drink?

"Do you know if there’s any trickery in this drinking?" the King of Huainan suddenly asked.

Ye Luo laughed, "In my hometown, drinking is just done casually. If there’s any deceit involved, it loses its fun! It would be better not to drink at all!"

The King of Huainan contemplated for a while, then laughed heartily, "Better not to drink at all, very well. Let’s drink to our hearts’ content!"

Then, the King of Huainan sat cross-legged at the table, shedding some of his regal demeanor, gaining a hint of boldness.

The two did not discuss any serious matters, but drank freely like old friends.

The last time, after drinking Nameless’s wine, Ye Luo’s craving for alcohol was piqued. Hence, upon returning to the Divine Kingdom, he specially informed Shui Yuehan, and this time when he returned, Shui Yuehan had already followed his method and brewed the first batch of alcohol!

The taste was slightly off, but it was much to Ye Luo’s liking.

Of course, whether it suited the taste of the King of Huainan, Ye Luo wasn’t aware.

"My lord, this wine has a unique flavor. I wonder if it suits your taste!" Ye Luo asked with a smile.

"It’s indeed somewhat special, the taste is acceptable though," replied the King of Huainan nodding.

Ye Luo understood that a figure as prominent as the King of Huainan had likely tried all sorts of wines. His visit here was clearly not just about the wine.

"My lord, I know the reason for your visit. However, there are some things I cannot disclose!" Ye Luo stated outright.

The secret of the Sacred Flame could not be revealed, as it would implicate Xin Lan and involve the base!

Moreover, the owner of the virus was still a mystery. Creating the Sacred Flame was a risky act by Ye Luo, but at the time, he didn’t think much about it as he just wanted to save lives.

He initially thought the King of Huainan would be furious, but his calm demeanor was beyond Ye Luo’s expectations.

"I understand this point; you have your secrets. All I need is a result!" the King of Huainan said calmly.

After a moment of thought, Ye Luo raised his head, "The 250,000 elite soldiers, I can keep them for you. As for the rest, I’m powerless."

The King of Huainan sighed, "Very well, I will entrust these 250,000 soldiers to you. The Assassin Alliance has violated my rules and must be taught a lesson! As for how far you can go, it depends on your insight!"

Entrusting him? Ye Luo was taken aback. These 250,000 soldiers constituted a significant force.

Setting aside other concerns, both the Royal City and the King of Huainan would face enormous risks.

If these 250,000 elite soldiers were to revolt, the entire Royal City would suffer terribly.

So, was the King of Huainan really trusting him, or did he have some other motive?

"My lord, this!"

Before Ye Luo could finish, the King of Huainan waved his hand, signaling him to stop speaking.

"The reason for my decision is that I trust you enough. As for Nameless, let it be. Originally, I intended to train him, let him gain some merits, but given the current situation, it’s clearly no longer important!" the King of Huainan said indifferently.

It’s not that he was disappointed in Nameless, but rather he was constrained by circumstances, unable to care about much else.

After chatting a bit more, the King of Huainan left, but throughout, he never asked Ye Luo how he resisted the virus, which only deepened Ye Luo’s respect for him.

The day after the King of Huainan’s departure, an edict was officially issued.

Ye Luo was appointed as the Great Sacrificial Rite of the Prosperous Age Army and concurrently held the position of Deputy Commander!

All parties understood that this essentially meant the 250,000 troops were entrusted to Ye Luo.

Nameless, on the other hand, had truly become a mere figurehead, with no real power in the army besides being a prince.

However, he didn’t mind. After the edict was issued, he ended his seclusion and cheerfully came to Ye Luo’s tent.

"You’re rather carefree, finally willing to come out?" Ye Luo remarked disapprovingly.

"Haha, capable people work more, and I was truly in seclusion to improve my realm!"

Ye Luo inspected him briefly; his cultivation had indeed improved a bit, though it was unclear if it was due to the seclusion.

Ye Luo naturally wouldn’t dwell on this but rather got up and stood.

"By the way, I heard the virus in the army has been controlled. Ye Luo, how did you manage that?" Nameless immediately inquired.

Ye Luo knew he was direct like this, not considering the consequences of asking such questions.

However, Ye Luo certainly wouldn’t tell him, as this concerned the safety of Ye Luo and the 250,000 troops.

"Just a matter of chance, nothing secretive. But how about you, what’s your plan now?" Ye Luo suddenly asked.

Nameless immediately understood that Ye Luo was not at liberty to disclose and didn’t mind, "During my seclusion, I thought a lot; my father wanted me to gain experience and merits, which is why he let me follow the army to fight the Assassin Alliance. But even with merits, it changes nothing! So, I’ve decided to seek a master and learn!"

Seek a master and learn? Ye Luo looked at Nameless in surprise.

"Indeed, since my father wants me to inherit the throne, and knowing my father’s character, I certainly can’t escape fate. So instead of agonizing over it, I might as well strive to be a good king, at least not to gamble with so many cultivators’ lives!" Nameless said seriously.

Ye Luo laughed, "You’ve finally come around!"

Nameless was right; if he was incompetent, succeeding to the throne would be a disaster for the independent forces.