Martial King's Retired Life

Nobody, except Long Zaitian, could follow. “Wrong. They are great men meeting great men. You’re a side character who isn’t qualified to speak to great men, fodder that ran into the main protagonists.”

“In summary, I have to put some effort into my appearance to ease my nerves. I am glad to see my labour acknowledged.”

They were all so shocked that they still couldn’t comment.

“Remember to put that gold ring down in your business expenses,” Boss reminded.

Please don’t! I was hoping to embezzle these!

“If there was no pertinent business to discuss, I would not have called everyone here. I take it everyone realises the gravity of the danger looming over Xiacang Anxi after yesterday’s encounter?”

Wanyu’s King expressed, “Baimu’s Queen and I saw it clearly. I did not know what Great Spirit Shaman colluded with, but I can see that the giant python that could easily devour tigers would bring calamity if it were to enter civilised zones.”

Ah Neath conveyed, “Agreed. We are here today to discuss a strategy.”

“There is no longer any doubt that a calamitous beast dwells within Nieyao.” I had a smoke, then tugged up the corners of my lips. “They are today’s main subject. Let me introduce you: the gentleman to my left is the ruler of the Central Plain.”

Patience was discarded as fast as a hot potato. Nanjiang’s guests may have been influential in their states, but being graced with the presence of the Central Plain’s monarch was a totally different game. Their experience in the political arena instantly manifested as friendly conversations, ganders, whispers and draped arms over shoulders.

Wanyu’s King blessed my eyes with an amazing facial expression show. In two blinks, he went from stunned, to spacing out, to grumpy, to envy, to jealousy… He not only was first to believe Emperor Yuansheng was the Central Plain’s ruler, but he also figured Emperor Yuansheng already ratified some deal with Ah Neath, thus getting ahead of him.

Nonetheless, nobody could compete with Emperor Yuansheng’s reaction. When I divulged his identity, he reacted as if he was struck by lightning and then forced an awkward but refined smile and waved. “Hello, hello.”

A tribe elder, in fob Mandarin, fervently asked, “How do you do? How do you do?”

“Uh, I’m fine. I’m fine, thanks.”

“I am not done.” I continued, “Over here, we have Heavenly Swordsman - Luo Ming. This is one of Beijiang’s two heroes - Evil Spirit’s Abels. Next to him is A-Lan, the only daughter of Morcher’s late King.”

Introducing A-Lan subsequent to introducing Emperor Yuansheng was tantamount to giving them a shiny present box that they opened to find empty.

While Emperor Yuansheng put pressure on them, he was far away. On the other hand, Morcher was within their territory. Surely Morcher’s hope for resurrection didn’t come back with Emperor Yuansheng for a stargazing tour. Therefore, they were confident that today’s dialogues could potentially change Nanjiang henceforward.

With walnuts in my hands, I pointed to Beussent. “This is Heisina Clan’s leader - Heisina Beussent.”

Focused on eating his banana, Beussent casually waved: “Hello.”

Needless to say, they all looked as though they were grimacing.

“I suppose it has dawned on you that His Majesty did not come here for a vacation but to tackle some real problems. Though the monster in Nieyao and Morcher are both on the agenda, establishing a friendly network with Xiacang Anxi takes priority. We will iron out the details at the table one month from now.” I had to add that in there to put them at ease. Else, they wouldn’t focus on what I wanted to say. Following my break down on how dangerous Great Spirit Shaman as well as the beast in Nieyao were, I stated, “As such, I would like to ask the two of you to guard the entrances to Nieyao. I do not want anything or anyone escaping the city or coming in while we are slaying the beast. “

Wanyu’s King glanced over to Emperor Yuansheng. “How many men do you need?”

“Three thousand equipped soldiers from each of you.”

Wanyu’s King thought it over prior to answering, “I shall deploy three thousand equipped soldiers and two thousand elite cavalry.” His intent to get on our good side was borne naked.

Ah Neath responded, “I can afford three thousand soldiers.”

“With your support, we will have a markedly greater chance of success. May I ask if you could provide me with a letter? I would like to request the aid of certain individuals.”