CHAPTER 1175: CHAPTER 1172: UNAFRAID OF IMPERIAL POWER

When Xu Wendong dealt with Pei Yuanlang, he had already guessed that the King of Nanhuang would definitely show up.

But.

He didn’t expect this day to come so quickly.

Nonetheless, he still said, "Bring the envoy to see me!"

"Yes!"

Chu Ye turned and left, and after a moment, returned with a middle-aged man who appeared to be in his forties and guided him to the reception hall.

The middle-aged man bowed respectfully and said politely, "Yin Zhongsuo, Steward of the Wild King’s Mansion, pays respects to Prefect Xu!"

Hearing this.

Xu Wendong raised his eyebrows.

A curious smile flashed in his eyes.

He sensed hostility from the other party.

Although the other party bowed and was polite in his manner.

But.

Words are telling.

The other party first stated he was the steward of the Wild King’s Mansion, then addressed him as Prefect Xu, clearly showing a disregard for his presence.

Although Xu Wendong was indeed the Carefree City Magistrate, calling him Lord Xu wouldn’t be too much, would it?

Xu Wendong got straight to the point, "I wonder what Master Yin has come for this time?"

Yin Zhongsuo didn’t expect Xu Wendong to be so direct, so he said, "Master Yin came this time under the Prince’s orders. Hearing that Lord Xu has established a fishing ground in the Western Sea, it happens that the Prince loves fish, so he is very interested in this project."

Xu Wendong chuckled and said, "Carefree City borders the territory of the King of Nanhuang. If the Prince favors fish, I can have people regularly send some to the Prince."

"As for this project, it belongs to my Carefree City and must not fall into the hands of others!"

A curious smile flickered in Yin Zhongsuo’s eyes, "Is Prefect Xu refusing the Prince?"

Xu Wendong nodded affirmatively, "Yes."

Yin Zhongsuo stood up with a smile and said, "I will inform the Prince of this conversation."

Then he added, "Lord Xu, you are the first one to dare refuse the Prince."

Xu Wendong calmly asked, "Is Master Yin threatening me?"

Yin Zhongsuo: "No! Master Yin is merely stating a fact!"

Xu Wendong laughed, "Even if you were threatening Mr. Xu, Mr. Xu is not afraid. You should know what I mean, right?"

Yin Zhongsuo’s expression suddenly changed.

By now, he was certain.

Xu Wendong must have known about Pei Yuanlang’s matter.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have hinted at it.

This made him feel incredulous.

It’s tantamount to openly opposing the King of Nanhuang!

"Chief Registrar Chu, see the guest out!"

Xu Wendong directly issued the order to leave.

The animosity between him and the King of Nanhuang was destined to be unresolved. Because of this, he didn’t need to be polite to Yin Zhongsuo.

Even if the other party was the steward of the Wild King’s Mansion.

"Humph!" Yin Zhongsuo snorted heavily, his eyes filled with anger, then flung his sleeves and left.

As the steward of the Wild King’s Mansion, though he had no official position, few in the Blackwater Kingdom dared to disregard his presence.

Yet today.

He was ousted by a mere county magistrate, Xu Wendong.

This was nothing short of a slap in his face!

In an instant.

A strong urge for murder rose in Yin Zhongsuo’s heart.

But in Carefree City, he dared not lay a hand on Xu Wendong.

He didn’t even dare show any murderous intent.

Because when he learned Xu Wendong knew Pei Yuanlang was the King of Nanhuang’s man, he realized that Xu Wendong didn’t hold the King of Nanhuang in any regard.

He didn’t even fear the King of Nanhuang.

If he really exposed his murderous intent, how could Xu Wendong possibly let him leave Carefree City alive?

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After sending Yin Zhongsuo away, Chu Ye returned to the hall, his expression grave, "You shouldn’t have become enemies with the King of Nanhuang. I hear the King of Nanhuang is a cruel man, a reckless person in conduct, thus the Monarch named him the Yellow King!"

"Anyone who offends him meets a bad end."

Xu Wendong calmly asked, "You probably didn’t know Pei Yuanlang was the King of Nanhuang’s man, did you?"

"Er..." Chu Ye looked utterly shocked; indeed she did not know Pei Yuanlang was the King of Nanhuang’s man.

At the same time.

She also knew that peace between Xu Wendong and the King of Nanhuang was impossible.

"Do you think the King of Nanhuang might secretly take over the Western Sea Fishing Grounds project?" Xu Wendong showed a slight smile.

Chu Ye shrugged, "The King of Nanhuang is out for revenge; he likely won’t let you go."

Xu Wendong appeared expectant, "Then let me see what methods this Prince has!"

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Yin Zhongsuo returned to the Wild King Mansion immediately.

At this moment, the King of Nanhuang closed off his spiritual sense, holding a curved bow, shooting arrows blindfolded in the vast back garden.

His back garden was exceptionally expansive, spanning over a hundred acres at least.

It was planted with many exotic flowers, colorful and vying for beauty, all splendid beyond compare.

The difference was.

The King of Nanhuang wasn’t shooting animals, not even beasts.

But people.

One by one, young women who were as beautiful as flowers.

They were naked, hiding anxiously among the floral bushes, their eyes filled with deep unease and fear.

These women weren’t criminals.

But rather civilian girls from the King of Nanhuang’s domain.

The reason for the massacre of these civilian girls was mainly because he loathed women.

Because he grew up in the Mortal World, deeply hurt by women, after which he developed a deep hatred for women.

This is why.

He particularly enjoyed hunting young women, and after shooting them, he would bury the corpses among the flowers to nourish his blossoms with their flesh and blood.

Otherwise, there’s no way the blooms in his garden could be so striking.

Whistle!

Without any warning.

The King of Nanhuang’s arrow pierced through the air, striking through the forehead of a woman, splattering a dense mist of blood.

"Prince, your archery has truly reached the realm of ’Arrow Never Misses,’ an unparalleled peak!" said a eunuch with a fawning smile.

The King of Nanhuang removed his blindfold, snorting irritably, "I feel no joy in archery anymore. If not for these rare flowers, why would I bother hunting these civilian women?" Saying this, he glanced at Yin Zhongsuo, who was walking briskly towards him.

Yin Zhongsuo hurriedly approached, bowing, "Greetings, Prince!"

The King of Nanhuang slightly frowned, "Why have you returned so quickly? Was everything settled?"

Yin Zhongsuo quickly said, "To the Prince, Xu Wendong refused your proposition. Moreover, he knows Pei Yuanlang is your man."

The King of Nanhuang was momentarily stunned, a curious glint appearing in his deep eyes, "So, this boy clearly intends to oppose me?"

With these words.

Everyone felt an overpowering aura spreading.

As if a primordial behemoth slumbered for millennia had awoken, giving one a suffocating illusion.

Yin Zhongsuo suppressed his inner fear and said, "Indeed, this boy is exceedingly arrogant, and even... he ordered the small man to be driven out of the government office."

"Prince, the little one’s dignity may not hold much worth, but it’s said that one must look at the dog’s owner before hitting the dog. Xu Wendong clearly disregards you, and he must be made to pay a serious price!"