Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 976 - 976 5 Great Qin Emperor 2-in-1_4

Chapter 976: Chapter 5: Great Qin Emperor [2-in-1]_4 Chapter 976: Chapter 5: Great Qin Emperor [2-in-1]_4 Feng Yin instinctively looked over.

The Emperor of Great Qin appeared to be around forty-something, with a square face and a medium build. He seemed to weigh around 150 to 160 pounds, neither fat nor thin, and about 173 centimeters tall, an ordinary height that would not stand out in a crowd.

Yet, when he stood there, one could truly feel that the entire land and realm were under his feet.

In his brows and eyes, there were no sharp edges or imperiousness to be seen.

However, in his simple gaze, one could still sense an overwhelming power as if the whole world beneath the heavens was his soil and every being his subject.

It was an aloofness and indifference that came from holding the power of life and death for far too long.

Behind him, to his left and right, stood four guards, virtually invisible.

Without any presence whatsoever.

Official Shi took a step forward and reported, “Your Majesty, the young palace master and Young Master Dong… have arrived.”

His Majesty the Emperor laughed heartily, stepping forward with a warm smile as he looked at Dong Xiaoyan and Feng Yin, his voice clear and pleasant, “Indeed, it is the people from Heavenly Sword Cloud Palace. Young Master Dong is handsome and debonair, a rare talent of this world; and the little palace master is stunningly beautiful, outshining all else in this mortal realm!”

“Village idler Dong Xiaoyan, Dong Pingchuan, greets Your Majesty.”

Feng Yin and Dong Xiaoyan both bowed and paid their respects in unison.

“No need for such formalities, no need at all. Today is a private meeting; court etiquette is not required.”

His Majesty laughed and said, “When Palace Master Dong bestowed her favor upon me, we became friends of equal standing. Yan Yan and Pingchuan, by that account, should call me Uncle Ying.”

This Emperor actually started by calling the two by their intimate names, showing a closeness in his approach.

“Uncle Ying is well.”

Dong Xiaoyan was very obedient and went with the flow.

“Good girl, hahaha… My dear niece.”

“Dong Tiesong {Jiang Changhai} and others, greet Your Majesty…”

The crowd bowed one after another.

His Majesty the Emperor laughed loudly, “All of you are peerless masters, renowned throughout the martial world. I have long admired your names. Your visit adds luster to our gathering, and I am very proud. After all… not every country is capable of inviting both the great figures of Heavenly Sword Cloud Palace and Absolute Sword Devil Palace. Please, come in.”

Dong Tiesong and Jiang Changhai glowed with pride.

The Emperor’s words might have been an exaggeration, but they were appropriate.

Indeed, elders from Heavenly Sword Cloud Palace and Absolute Sword Devil Palace held very high status, albeit in the martial arts circles…

Both were aware that if they were to visit the Capital City under ordinary circumstances, meeting His Majesty would be an impossibility. Or rather, it would depend on the Emperor’s whim. But it was like the saying goes, a palanquin is carried by the crowd.

Especially Jiang Changhai, who felt honored and glorified.

I, Jiang Changhai, have even met the Emperor!

Hehe…

“Have a banquet prepared shortly. Honored guests, please, come take a seat inside.”

His Majesty the Emperor was cheerful and jovial, taking Dong Xiaoyan by the left hand and Feng Yin by the right as they walked inside.

It seemed he had forgotten that only Dong Xiaoyan had called him Uncle just moments ago and that the other, ‘Dong Pingchuan,’ had not called him that.

Thus, he warmly led them through the hall.

A guard stepped forward quietly, saying, “…Your Majesty?”

“Hmm, no need, no need. They are all my nieces and nephews, family! Let’s not bother with those unnecessary formalities,” the Emperor quickly waved his hand and laughed heartily.

The guard took the cue and stepped back.

Inside the hall, a banquet had already been prepared.

The heat was rising, the aroma tantalizing, refreshing the soul and captivating the heart.

His Majesty the Emperor naturally took his place at the head of the table, while Feng Yin and Dong Xiaoyan were seated on either side. He then spoke, “Sit, everyone, sit. Eat whatever you wish, drink whatever you desire, don’t be polite with Uncle Ying.”

Then he said, “All of you may leave, I wish to speak with my niece and nephew.”

The chief guard hesitantly said, “Your Majesty, this… this… is my duty…”

His Majesty’s face grew stern, “With Official Shi here to accompany us, what is there to worry about? Besides, they are my own family. What’s there to fear? Go, go, go, keep your distance. If you dare eavesdrop on our conversation, I will have your head.”

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[Tomorrow, the sixth, as everyone knows, special circumstances won’t allow for an update. I’ll work overtime tonight and write another chapter later. Probably around nine o’clock.]