CHAPTER 568: CHAPTER 570 KING’S INVITATION!

*Monster?*

*Devil?*

*This place was near the Inner Sea, where demon beasts appeared frequently. Calling it normal wouldn’t be an exaggeration.*

*After all, there were quite a few demon beasts in the Inner Sea, and they would often come ashore to devour humans!*

*But the demon beasts and devils from the Western Lands were rarely seen near the Inner Sea.*

*One reason was that numerous sacred statues stood here, making it difficult for devils to blend in.*

*Second, this area was on the outskirts of the Inner Sea, and devils had to overcome countless obstacles just to reach here.*

*Plus, there were many sects and dynasties here, with numerous strong cultivators who would slay the devils.*

*As a result, even if devils managed to get here, they were still quite rare.*

*However, according to the soldiers from Fengmo Country, this time many devils have arrived!*

*This was quite unusual!*

"Monster? What kind of monster?" Qian Rong asked.

*She felt that if the monster was truly powerful, they shouldn’t stay here.*

*Better to avoid too much trouble!*

"A monster that could appear and disappear at will, it might show up anytime, anywhere!

Oh yes!

Especially in the water!

It loved eating humans, especially cultivators.

Most of the cultivators in the capital had been lost, and the King was overwhelmed by this!

I’ve heard they’ve gone to ask for the Central Continent’s genius to help today!

If it works out or not, it’s up to luck!" the soldier said.

After he finished, another soldier nearby spoke up.

"This monster was very powerful; many cultivators hadn’t even seen its face.

They were swallowed in one bite, losing their lives!

If you’re staying in the capital tonight, be careful!"

Qian Rong looked at Yang Yan.

"Should we go in?"

Yang Yan nodded.

"Let’s go in. This is the closest point to the Inner Sea; if we avoid here, that’s a detour!

The time it would take, too long!"

If they were to leave Fengmo Country, it would delay their journey by two or three days again!

"Yes, we’re here to get a Tongzhou Pass anyway!

At most, it would take just one day to handle it; we could leave tomorrow.

I don’t believe we’re so unlucky that we’d just run into devils and monsters!" Murong teased.

Qian Rong agreed with her.

"Junior sister is right, plus we have the skills to protect ourselves.

Just one day wouldn’t be too much hassle!" she added.

"Mm."

Yang Yan wasn’t afraid, and so the three of them entered the capital of Fengmo Country together!

It was daytime, and the capital of Fengmo Country was still bustling.

However, you could still see that quite a few people were very vigilant.

As they walked along, they kept a distance from the people around them.

Qian Rong, Murong, and Yang Yan passed through the crowds, heading for the royal palace of the capital.

To obtain a Tongzhou Pass, they needed the King’s endorsement.

For ordinary cultivators wanting to meet the King and obtain the endorsement,

they would have to report to the City Lord two days in advance, who would then relay the request to the King.

Waiting for the King to have time to provide the endorsement could take about half a month.

However, Qian Rong and Murong weren’t ordinary cultivators!

The sect they belonged to was the Medical God Valley!

The former King of Fengmo Country had even sent people to invite doctors from the Medical God Valley to heal him!

It could be said that within the entire Western Lands, the sects, kingdoms, and Medical God Valley were all interconnected!

They treated doctors from the Medical God Valley with great respect!

This time, with the arrival of Qian Rong and Murong, the palace guards recognized their identity and reported it to the King.

Very soon, they returned, informing them that the King had invited them!

Under the guidance of the guards, the three of them entered the Imperial Palace.

The King of Fengmo Country was an elder with a white beard covering his face, looking haggard and worried.

Seeing the three of them, the King managed a forced smile.

"I did not know the disciples of Medical God Valley would grace us with their presence, please forgive us for our lack of a warm welcome," he said.

"King, you are too kind!" Qian Rong said, bowing slightly.

"Medical God Valley once graced my ancestors with their kindness, courtesy is but a small gesture.

May I inquire the purpose of your visit today?" the King asked.

Qian Rong did not hesitate, speaking directly.

"King, we are here to request that you make us a new Tongzhou Pass, nothing more!" Qian Rong replied.

She and Murong already had Tongzhou Passes, only requiring the King’s endorsement on them.

But Yang Yan lacked a Pass, which needed to be made!

Upon hearing this, the King relaxed.

"So, that’s the matter, easily done!

I’ll have someone start on it immediately, and it should be done by early tomorrow morning!" he said.

"Please stay in the palace tonight. Once I’ve endorsed it tomorrow, you may leave!"

*Stay in the palace?*

Qian Rong and Murong exchanged a glance.

*Generally, when Qian Rong and Murong visited,

they would not stay in the palace, but at an inn.*

*Especially the palace, which generally did not allow men other than the King!*

*To prevent any chaos in the harem!*

*However, this time, with the King’s personal invitation, it might not be that simple!*

The King noticed their hesitation.

"I won’t hide it from you; you’ve probably heard about the situation in Fengmo Country." He explained.

"We have heard!"

"Yes, I am asking you to stay for this reason.

While you three are doctors from the Medical God Valley, you also possess significant cultivation.

With such cultivation, you can deter the devils and protect the royal family!" the King answered.

"Please, it’s just this one night!"

He stood up and bowed to Qian Rong, Murong, and Yang Yan in request.

"King, haven’t you invited the geniuses from Central Continent?"

"Why is there still a need for us to stay and protect the palace?" Murong questioned with puzzlement.

The King sighed.

"Although the Central Continent’s genius has arrived, they are indeed strong, but I remain uneasy.

This time the monsters and devils are not ordinary.

They have come not only from across the Western Desert, overcoming numerous barriers,

but also dare to rampage through the city without fear!

They are truly audacious!

To be so daring, they must have abilities.

Relying solely on the geniuses from Central Continent may not be enough, so I am also asking for your help!

More people will make it easier!" he said worriedly.

Qian Rong and Murong understood.

"Very well, King, we can assist you!

However, my junior sister and I are, after all, primarily doctors, and dealing with monsters and devils is not our forte!

If we can’t be of much help, please do not blame us!"

They adhered to the principle of treating and saving people, unable to ignore death.

Yet treating and saving people was different from using force.

They didn’t have much martial ability and didn’t want to overreach, so they were not compelled to act beyond their capacity!

"I understand, I understand, please be at ease!

I ask you to stay to protect my young children and wives,

to prevent them from being attacked!

The Central Continent’s geniuses should handle facing the devils and monsters head-on.

Moreover, the monsters and devils may not necessarily attack the palace tonight.

The palace is guarded by a vast array of sacred statues, protecting me!"

"Mm."

With everything cleared up, Qian Rong, Murong, and Yang Yan, under the King’s personal arrangement,

stayed in a side hall within the palace, and then the people from the harem gathered in the side hall.

The King introduced them one by one, most being young princes or princesses.

The rest were the King’s concubines, concubines, and the Empress!

Among them, they didn’t see the geniuses from Central Continent.

"King, where are the Central Continent’s geniuses you invited? Surely it’s not just the three of us?" Qian Rong asked curiously.

The King was just about to answer when a cold voice came from outside the side hall.

"Old King, you invited us, and yet also asked others to protect you!

You don’t trust us, do you?"