Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 547: What Do You Think the City King Mansion Is?

Chapter 547: Chapter 547: What Do You Think the City King Mansion Is?

The banquet hall of the City King Mansion was still vast, but what blew Lu Xiao away was the height of this place.

From the outside, the building was at least twenty-seven or twenty-eight meters tall.

Lu Xiao had thought there would be four or five floors inside, only to realize it was just one.

One floor, with a ceiling height of twenty-eight meters.

Looking up, it was hard to make out the murals carved into the ceiling.

He didn’t know who was the bright mind behind this design.

At that moment, a long dining table was set in the middle of the banquet hall, likely measuring about twenty meters.

"Young Man Lu, please take a seat."

A total of five people sat down, including Lu Xiao, Yu Heng, Zhan Qingyun, as well as Situ Xian and Hai Fu.

"Serve the dishes." After everyone was seated, Situ Xian gently clapped his hands.

Then, people began to enter the banquet hall, each holding a silver platter with exquisite food on it.

Lu Xiao wasn’t in a hurry; after all, the Penglai Holy Land wouldn’t receive the news that quickly.

And even if they did, they’d probably need to discuss their strategy.

"Then I’ll thank Lord City King for his hospitality and won’t hold back," Lu Xiao said as he started to feast.

After about half an hour of eating, the serving of dishes ceased.

In front of Lu Xiao were many empty plates, and he had to admit the food was pretty good, with great taste, aroma, and presentation.

Moreover, the dishes were innovative, with nearly half of them remaining a mystery to Lu Xiao even after he finished eating.

"Young Man Lu, are you satisfied?" asked Situ Xian with a smile from the head of the table.

"Not bad, pretty delicious," replied Lu Xiao, nodding as he wiped his mouth.

"Glad to hear it. Now then, shall we talk business?"

Lu Xiao set down his napkin and looked at Situ Xian: "Actually, there’s not much to discuss. Lord City King must already be aware of the cause and course of events. You just need to make a statement."

Situ Xian gently set down his utensils and after pondering for two seconds, slowly lifted his head: "My stance is to remain neutral."

Zhan Qingyun’s face darkened at the dining table, and though he opened his mouth, no words came out.

If the Royal City maintained neutrality, they would surely push him, the Dean of First Academy, out to appease the anger of the Penglai Holy Land.

In other words, Situ Xian had abandoned him.

"Fine, I understand," Lu Xiao nodded, then stood up.

Situ Xian looked a bit stunned as Lu Xiao prepared to leave, wondering why this young man didn’t even try to negotiate.

"Lu Xiao, why don’t you discuss further with Lord City King?" Hai Fu immediately stood up.

"What’s there to talk about? If your Lord City King likes being bullied by the Holy Land, that’s his business, not mine."

"Besides, I came to give him an opportunity, not to beg."

"Without the Royal City, Penglai would still not dare to touch me," Lu Xiao said nonchalantly, spreading his hands.

The banquet hall was deathly quiet. Although Lu Xiao’s words were discourteous, they weren’t without reason.

With the strength of the Xuanyuan Tomb, Penglai wouldn’t dare stir trouble.

As long as Xuanyuan Panshi was still there, no power would dare to confront the Xuanyuan Tomb.

Even if Xuanyuan Panshi died, given the strength of the Xuanyuan Tomb, it would likely still stand unshakably.

"Dean, no need to sit around, let’s go," Lu Xiao beckoned to Zhan Qingyun.

"Since Lord Human City King won’t protect you, I will."

"Just say the word, and from now on, you are with the Xuanyuan Tomb."

Zhan Qingyun blinked twice, realizing that perhaps it wasn’t such a bad idea.

By joining the Xuanyuan Tomb, he would definitely be safe.

"Let’s go, let’s go..." Zhan Qingyun stood up and nodded.

Lu Xiao was right; if Situ Xian wouldn’t protect him, seeking shelter elsewhere wasn’t wrong.

"Bang!" The next second, Situ Xian’s palm ferociously slammed onto the table.

The loud noise echoed throughout the entire banquet hall.

"Comings and goings as you please—what do you take my City King Mansion for?!"