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Noticing the Emperor's arrival, the nobles and ministers seated nearby hastily stood up, bowing deeply in respect.

Long Xian glanced at the five people sitting at the table and walked towards them.

Seeing the Emperor himself walking towards them, everyone stood up to greet them except for Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan was casually eating his food sitting on the chair.

H-Huh? Tian Meng was taken aback to see this and panic filled his heart seeing Zhang Yuan arrogantly sitting and eating his food.

However, Ming Yuelin chuckled in her mind and a sense of pride filled her heart as if she did something.

Jin Wei smiled dryly 'He is bold enough to sit in front of the Emperor and not address him?'

As Tian Meng was about to speak, Long Xian raised his hand stopping him "Respect should be earned, not forced..."

His words silenced the entire hall, leaving everyone shocked at the Emperor's unexpected reaction. No one would have expected such leniency from a ruler of Long Xian's stature, especially in such a formal setting.

Long Xian's eyes glowed faintly as he tried to see through Zhang Yuan's cultivation and saw that he couldn't see through Zhang Yuan's cultivation base.

'Interesting...' Long Xian was amused in his heart to see this and glanced at Tian Meng...

"I shall join the banquet and have my dinner here."

Tian Meng quickly bowed his head, not daring to question the Emperor's decision. "Yes, Your Highness."

Long Xian walked across the table and took a seat opposite to Zhang Yuan.

With a smile, Zhang Yuan glanced at Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua, gesturing them to sit back on their seats.

Nodding their heads, both of them sat beside him and Jin Wei and Chen Zin also took their seats.

The tension in the air subsided and the banquets continued as normal.

Servants dressed in elegant uniforms hurried to bring food and wine for the Emperor, laying out dishes of the finest delicacies.

Long Xian accepted the food but kept his gaze fixed on Zhang Yuan, observing him closely as the latter continued eating his meal with relaxed indifference.

As they continued, Long Xian tried to strike up a conversation with Zhang Yuan "I heard that you killed a King profound stage spirit beast easily. very commendable."

Zhang Yuan raised his gaze and smiled faintly in reply.

Long Xian cleared his throat slightly, maintaining his composure despite the lack of response. "I am Long Xian, the Emperor of the Hao Shu Dynasty," he continued, his voice steady. "May I know who this master sitting before me is?"

Zhang Yuan, still smiling faintly, replied, "Zhang Yuan."

The simplicity of his reply caught the Emperor off guard. There was no elaborate title, no sect affiliation, no grand history. Just a name. Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan...

Long Xian frowned slightly as he had never heard about this name before.

If Zhang Yuan is more powerful than him, then he must have heard about him. Maybe he was in seclusion until now?

"May I ask where Master Yuan hails from?" Long Xian pressed, his curiosity deepening. "Perhaps from the Yu Hong Holy Land or another of the great dynasties?"

With a shake of his head, Zhang Yuan replied "I don't belong to any sect, Dynasties or factions."

Hearing this, the frown on Long Xian's face deepened 'So he is a wandering Taoist?'

It was rare for someone of such power to remain unattached to any major force.

"I am glad to make your acquaintance, and on behalf of the Hao Shu Dynasty, I thank you for saving Pearl City from the beast tide."

Zhang Yuan gave a faint nod and kept eating his food.

-_- Long Xian sighed in his heart as he couldn't strike up a good conversation with him.

After a moment of contemplation, Long Xian spoke again. "Master Yuan, I would like to speak with you further.... perhaps in a more private setting... about matters of great importance. May I have some of your time after the banquet?"

Without hesitating, Zhang Yuan nodded his head "Sure..."

...

After the banquet, Zhang Yuan and Long Xian can be seen standing outside the balcony with wine glasses in their hands.

"I am honestly surprised... someone at your level is not attached to any sect, master Yuan."

Zhang Yuan let out a soft breath and muttered "I don't like to be restrained."

"I see..."

Taking a sip of his wine, Long Xian muttered "I would like to ask a favor from Master Yuan."

Amused by this, Zhang Yuan nodded his head "Tell me..."

With a nod, Long xian spoke "I am sure, you must have traveled to many dynasties and places in your life and have rich experience."

"That's why I am asking you this..."

"I want you to treat a specific disease of someone."

Hearing this, Zhang Yuan frowned slightly "A disease?"

Long Xian gave a nod "I want you to at least try.. I can give you whatever you want."

...

Looking at Zhang Yuan and Long Xian stepping into the banquet hall, Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua who were waiting for him, hurriedly stood up.

"Master..."

Smiling, Zhang Yuan spoke "I have a small business with him..."

Ming Yuelin was quite excited and hugged his arm "I am also coming with you, Master."

-_- Long Xian nodded his head and replied "No problem, Master Yuan., you can bring them along."

...

*tap* *tap* The four of them were walking towards the royal corridors and soon they reached a luxurious room.

As the room's door opened, the four of them stepped in.

Inside the room, there was a large bed and a beautiful woman with blonde hair was lying on the bed, her body tinted with black spots and black nerves popping in her skin all over her face and body.

Around her, three nurses are sitting to take care of her 24/7.

*gik* Seeing her face like this, Ming Yuelin shrieked in panic and hid behind Zhang Yuan, clutching his robe.

"Master..."

Looking at the woman lying on the bed, Xue Hua's gaze squinted 'She is the one I felt the demonic energy from...'

'She is a demon...'

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