Chapter 564: Killing a Chicken to Show the Monkeys

Axi was naturally delighted, nodded vigorously, "Sure, of course, hey, you go quickly, I'm going to look after the child."

So, with Axi helping with the child, Nan Qinghuan wanted to go take a look; now that there is a city, their guest reception is in a mansion inside the city.

This is a place specially constructed to receive outside guests.

When Nan Qinghuan arrived, the song‑and‑dance performance was still ongoing; she didn't observe many hierarchies, so she was quite easygoing, and when she came, Youchao Xuan hurriedly called out to her.

"Goddess, you've finally arrived."

"What's the matter?"

"Look, they brought many gifts, saying they want to form an alliance with us, but with conditions."

Conditions? Nan Qinghuan lifted her head and looked toward a man sitting not far away; she saw he was dressed lavishly in silk, his hair tied up, much like an ancient figure.

At that moment she realized that the ancient savages had truly vanished completely.

They had entered an ancient society.

With competition, hierarchy gradually emerges.

She saw that man, very robust, looking about fifty, yet his physique was still sturdy.

"What's his name?"

"He's called Danluo."

What kind of name is that?

"Qinghuan."

Ying, while drinking, noticed Nan Qinghuan had arrived; as he watched her standing there, his eyes could not look away.

When he shouted, the dancing women all stopped instantly, everyone turned to look this way, and at that moment Nan Qinghuan became the focus here.

Her fair skin was envied by all, especially the white dress that highlighted her skin like solidified butter, a head of black hair loosely draped over her shoulders.

Such a woman is a beauty.

The Dragon City Lord was also watching him, a flash of astonishment passing through his eyes.

Because he had seen the legendary Goddess of the Jiuzhou Dadi.

Nan Qinghuan.

Nan Qinghuan hurried step by step toward Ying, then sat beside him; she could feel the man's gaze constantly on her, especially fixed on her chest, which made her very displeased.

"Ying, he is..."

The man named Danluo quickly stood up and handed her a cup of wine, "So you're the City Lord's Lady after all; I've long heard Ying has a very beautiful woman, and now it seems true."

Ying didn't like other men staring at Nan Qinghuan; he squinted slightly, displeased with the compliment, but when Rongdi reminded him, he didn't show it.

Nan Qinghuan was poised and not a petty woman; she understood the bigger picture, but she could not offend this man—peace now is hard‑won, to preserve, not to destroy.

"Qinghuan, he is the Dragon City Lord, named Danluo; didn't you say we'd have time to go have some fun together?"

"So you are the City Lord; meeting you today indeed a strong man. Here, I toast you, welcome you to be our guest here."

Hearing Nan Qinghuan offer a toast to him, Danluo expressed pleasure, smiled and drank a cup; after finishing, he liked the woman even more.

So, let's get down to business.

"Ying, Rongdi, I came here with sincerity; first let me show you my sincerity."

Dropping that line, he clapped his hands, and instantly ten topless women walked in from outside; the whole venue fell silent.

What does this mean? Rongdi and Jiguang were also sitting there, along with Yao and Youchao Ji; they were locals and understood the meaning.

Are we to give them some women as gifts?

Seeing these women, Ying frowned slightly, "What does it mean?"

"Ying, you should understand my meaning; look, these ten women all came here voluntarily, they're young and can easily win men's favor; I want to give them to you, you can pick any you like."

Hearing this, Jiguang pinched Rongdi, "Do you dare to pick one and try?"

Rongdi naturally didn't dare, and he didn't like these women; now he only likes Jiguang, he's very devoted.

"I don't want it."

Rongdi said he didn't want it, and Yao naturally echoed, "We appreciate the City Lord's goodwill, but we already have females, we don't need more."

Actually Yao couldn't articulate it; giving them a few women as gifts is just settling a concubine here, they've done this before.

"I also don't want it."

Ying finally spoke, he coldly glanced at Danluo, "We have received the City Lord's goodwill, but we don't lack women here, and my wife Qinghuan also advocates free love, not forcing others to do what they don't want; you should still take these people back..."

"Are you looking down on our City Lord?"

Suddenly, a man with a full beard stood up with a shout, brandishing a large sword, looking as if he was about to act.

Instantly, the atmosphere froze.

Danluo, seeing this stance, laughed heartily, seeming that the women weren't interested.

It's fine.

"Haha, if you don't want women, that's fine; I have many other things you want, what do you say?"

Ying shook his head, "No need, the City Lord is sincere, I'm already very welcoming."

Ying's words were ambiguous; Danluo was a bit embarrassed, "I naturally came with sincerity, Ying, your Kuaihuo City and my Dragon City are the largest cities on Jiuzhou, our cooperation can only bring benefits."

Hearing this, Ying only smiled, "How do you propose we cooperate?"

Danluo was about to speak when, suddenly, Youchao Xuan's voice came from outside, "City Lord, we've captured a Baiqi Tribe concubine."

Instantly, that concubine was hauled up.

In this scene, everyone stared at that concubine, who was bruised and swollen, looking pitiful.

"Kneel."

The concubine was kicked to the ground by Youchao Xuan; Danluo, seeing it was his own, felt a thud in his heart.

How was it discovered? "Concubine, where did you come from?"

Youchao Xuan stepped forward and gave a slight bow, "He refuses to speak."

Ying suddenly stood up, then glanced at Rongdi and Yao, "No problem, I have someone here who can make him talk. Yao, haven't you gone a long time without Beast Transformation to eat a human head?"

In an instant, the words made Danluo's face turn pale with fear.

Eat human flesh.

These people are Beastmen? How does he not know they're Beastmen? Yao quickly stood, stepped down to the table, gave the spy kneeling on the ground a cold laugh, then slightly bowed and looked at him, "Tell me who sent you. If you don't speak, I'll eat you."

Yao's voice was low, but it was full of warning.

This man doesn't know what Beast Transformation means, nor has he ever seen a Half-beast; they are too far from here, so he thinks these people are just humans, and only takes Yao's words as intimidation.

He stammered, "I was just passing by, I'm not a spy."

Not a spy!

Yao lifted his gaze and met Ying's eyes; the two had already made a deal.

"Ying, I'm a bit hungry tonight; can I eat him?"

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