Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

The wine... was still warm!

Ye Wushuang took the cup and drained it in one go. The wine was, indeed, still warm.

The crowd outside was still in shock, their eyes fixed on Ye Wushuang. They realized this white-robed young man was far too mysterious!

Even the Xiaoo Yue Demon King was currently kneeling on the ground.

This was something none of them could have ever imagined!

"Young Master!" Lan Zheng, at his side, glanced at the still-kneeling Xiaoo Yue Demon King in shock before turning to Ye Wushuang.

"It’s nothing. Just took a little time to acquire a mount."

Ye Wushuang said nonchalantly.

Hearing Ye Wushuang’s words, the crowd felt a heavy blow to their hearts. A fearsome Demon King, a being who had easily defeated their City Lord, had been taken as a mount!

"You can get up now." Ye Wushuang ignored the crowd’s reaction and turned to the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc.

"Yes, Master!"

The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc bowed respectfully before rising to his feet.

That single word, "Master," made even Lan Xinyu’s eyes go wide, as if she couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

’I thought he was here for revenge, but who would have thought that the Xiaoo Yue Demon King would also be subdued by my Young Master!’

"Miss Lan, I was offensive before. Please forgive me." The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc then looked at Lan Xinyu, cupping his fist in a bow to seek her forgiveness.

"It’s... it’s alright!"

Facing a Demon King’s apology, Lan Xinyu felt incredibly flattered and overwhelmed.

Of course, she knew this was all because of Ye Wushuang. If she weren’t his maid, she feared the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc wouldn’t even have given her a second glance.

"You may all return home now. City Lord Zheng abandoned his post and fled; he is no longer fit to be City Lord. A new City Lord will emerge to govern Black Stone City."

Ye Wushuang said, turning to face the crowd.

"Young Master, are you saying..." The crowd turned toward the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc.

"He will no longer cause trouble for you. You can all remain in Black Stone City without worry."

Ye Wushuang added calmly.

"Really? That’s wonderful!" Upon hearing this, the crowd was overjoyed. They immediately turned to Ye Wushuang, knelt on the ground, and cried out excitedly, "Thank you, Young Master! Thank you! You are the savior of Black Stone City! Please accept our respects!"

"Let’s go inside."

Ye Wushuang called out to the slightly dazed Lan Xinyu before walking into the tavern.

Carrying the wine, Lan Xinyu followed closely behind.

The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc also went inside.

It wasn’t until the third day that Ye Wushuang finally came out.

During those three days, Ye Wushuang had also used his Tai Chi Power to heal Lan Zheng’s injuries.

At the same time, under his arrangements, Lan Zheng smoothly became the new City Lord of Black Stone City!

"After you’ve handled the affairs of Black Stone City, send men to the Endless Wilderness to find the people of Lingxiao Pavilion and give this letter to them."

Outside the tavern, Ye Wushuang handed a letter to Lan Zheng.

Although Black Stone City was now under his control, it was still territory of the Grand Emperor Country.

Furthermore, now that City Lord Zheng had fled, he had likely gone to the Nanyang County Mansion and would surely make a move against Black Stone City.

If Lan Zheng were left to defend it alone, it would likely be very difficult to hold for long.

But if Lingxiao Pavilion were stationed here, they could not only defend the city but also use it as a base to expand their influence!

"I understand." Lan Zheng was a smart man; he knew what to ask and what not to ask. He didn’t inquire about Lingxiao Pavilion and simply put the letter away.

"This is for you. It might be of great help if you encounter danger."

Ye Wushuang gave the Barbarian God War Puppet, which he had obtained from the Barbarian God Battle Path, to Lan Zheng. He also gave him several Top-Grade Spirit Stones, which would be more than enough.

"Xinyu, serve the Young Master well!"

Lan Zheng put the items away and turned to Lan Xinyu.

He knew in his heart that this was an opportunity for Lan Xinyu. Following Ye Wushuang was an absolutely massive stroke of fortune for her.

He even had an audacious thought: for Lan Xinyu to become Ye Wushuang’s woman!

However, he was also aware that this was merely an audacious thought.

Lan Xinyu was perceptive as well and had already determined her place in her own mind.

"Let’s go."

With the matters of Black Stone City settled, Ye Wushuang called out.

The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc materialized, hovering in the sky.

Ye Wushuang and Lan Xinyu stepped onto it.

With a spread of its long wings, it soared into the sky, covering a thousand meters in an instant.

Watching the two figures standing on the Great Peng, people on the street below stopped in their tracks, tilting their heads back to gaze up at them.

Some of the women stared at Lan Xinyu’s figure, their eyes glittering with envy and jealousy!

Standing on the back of the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc—this was a special honor they would never experience in their entire lives.

Previously, they had mocked Lan Xinyu for being shameless, but reality had dealt them a harsh slap in the face, leaving them speechless.

Lan Xinyu’s judgment had been correct; it was just that they couldn’t see it.

If they had another chance, they too would choose to kneel, and they would be willing to do even more degrading things.

But there would be no more chances. Perhaps even if they knelt until they died, Ye Wushuang would not agree.

All that was left for them was envy and jealousy.

The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc was incredibly fast. Before long, it had vanished from the skies above Black Stone City.

Standing on the Celestial Peng, Ye Wushuang took out a Jade Box.

This Jade Box was a gift from the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc, and it was also the item he had taken from City Lord Zheng!

The Jade Box was sealed with a special technique, but for Ye Wushuang, this posed no great difficulty. With the help of the Tai Chi Pattern, he quickly undid the seal.

Inside the Jade Box lay half a map and a bronze key.

Seeing this, Ye Wushuang’s brow furrowed.

"Master, the contents of this Jade Box are related to the dwelling of a Nirvana Powerhouse!" the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc said to Ye Wushuang.

"Tell me more." Ye Wushuang’s eyes flickered.

"I previously heard that there is a dwelling of a Nirvana Realm powerhouse in Nanyang County. It’s rumored that this Nirvana Powerhouse once raised a young Golden-Winged Roc."

"The Golden-Winged Roc’s True Blood might have been left behind in that dwelling. If I could find the True Blood, I might be able to awaken the bloodline within me, so I’ve been searching everywhere for clues."

"Not long ago, I heard that the Black Stone City Lord possessed information about this dwelling—the very information now in your Jade Box, Master."

the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc explained.

’Footprints of the Golden-Winged Roc?’

Ye Wushuang studied the map. This half-map was marked with the locations of Black Stone City and Blood Jade City; it was clearly a map of Nanyang County.

On this half, there were no other significant markings, except for a special red heart marking over Nanyang City.

’Could it be in Nanyang City?’

Ye Wushuang thought to himself, growing quite curious about the Golden-Winged Roc’s True Blood.

"Young Master, Nanyang City is the capital of Nanyang County and its most prosperous city. There are three major influences there: the Governor’s Mansion, the Seven Kills Family, and the Nanyang Guard."

"The three parties keep each other in check. The Governor’s Mansion is the primary authority, managing the affairs of Nanyang. However, the Nanyang Guard reports directly to the Holy Country Guard, oversees all military matters, and holds immense power. In a sense, the Nanyang Guard’s authority is even greater."

Hearing Ye Wushuang mention Nanyang City, Lan Xinyu softly began explaining some details about the city to help with his analysis.

"The Seven Kills Family... the Di Family?"

A smile suddenly appeared on Ye Wushuang’s face.

"Then to Nanyang City we go!"