Chapter 961: Qingmu King Mansion (First update, requesting everything)

Compared to the Imperial Capital of the Mucang Empire, Yecheng of the Langya Kingdom is like a backwater; this is not an exaggerated metaphor, as the gap is truly too vast.

This is not just a matter of the city's area, but primarily the disparity in the overall architecture.

Wherever he looked, Li Zhangsheng could not find a single building that looked even slightly shabby; these architectural styles were diverse, yet each one gave a feeling of grandeur and magnificence, and they were blended together perfectly.

Li Zhangsheng also observed the people of the Imperial Capital; everyone was dressed in exquisite attire with smiles on their faces, and he could not see a single pauper at all. He even wondered if the paupers had all been driven away.

Xun King Luo Chuling seemed to perceive Li Zhangsheng's thoughts and could not help but lift her head slightly, saying quite proudly: "Does it feel very different? In terms of the people's happiness, even the other eight great empires cannot be mentioned in the same breath as our Mucang Empire. This is the Dao of our Human Emperor."

Li Zhangsheng was somewhat half-understanding, but in the memories of the Treasure King, there were indeed many records regarding Ninth-Rank Demon Tamers.

To become a Ninth-Rank Demon Tamer, one must walk a Dao that belongs to oneself; perhaps the Human Emperor's Dao is to make the subjects under his rule happier.

After exchanging a few words, because Qingmu King was preoccupied with the Fire Rule Crystal in Li Zhangsheng's hands, Luo Chuling did not linger with Li Zhangsheng and directly led him toward the Qingmu King Mansion located near the Imperial City.

"Your Majesty Xun King, where is the Fairy Trading Market in your Imperial Capital?"

Li Zhangsheng is extremely keen on picking up bargains, and now that he has arrived at the Imperial Capital of the Mucang Empire, there is naturally no reason to miss it.

In fact, he had also picked up bargains in the capital of the Dai Kingdom before, but the bargains he found were of low rank and of no use to him.

This naturally included Spirit Beast eggs; perhaps because the Dai Kingdom was not prosperous enough, Li Zhangsheng simply never managed to pick up a Top-tier Spirit egg in its capital.

With the scale of the Mucang Empire's capital, Li Zhangsheng could be almost certain that there must be Top-tier Spirit eggs in the Fairy Trading Market, and there was even a certain possibility of Epic Demon Spirit eggs or Divine Beast Sprite eggs.

Perhaps he could even pick up treasures useful to him now. Li Zhangsheng was quite looking forward to this.

"It is in the southeast corner! Afterward, I can act as your guide; it would be no problem to take you to tour the entire Imperial Capital."

Luo Chuling did not feel suspicious; instead, she felt it was quite normal.

"Your Majesty Xun King, there is no need for such trouble. I plan to just wander around, and while I'm at it, observe the local customs and traditions of your Mucang Empire."

Li Zhangsheng could tell that Luo Chuling was just being polite and naturally would not take it seriously. Of course, if he had agreed, Luo Chuling would likely have had no choice but to agree as well.

However, a forced melon is not sweet, and Li Zhangsheng did not want to be constrained; after all, some of his behaviors would inevitably make people feel suspicious.

After entering the Imperial Capital, Luo Chuling and Li Zhangsheng did not land on the ground but continued to fly toward the Qingmu King Mansion. This is also a privilege of Kings, though it is limited to outside the Imperial City.

To fly within the Imperial City, only a Double-Character King has such an honor, because in terms of status, the Emperor of the Mucang Empire is only equivalent to a Double-Character King.

The Qingmu King Mansion is located at the edge of the Imperial City; it is a mansion covering a vast area with countless pavilions, towers, and waterside gazebos, looking quite imposing.

This area is a zone specifically planned by the Imperial Family of the Mucang Empire for the mansions of Double-Character Kings and Kings; depending on the gap in strength and status, the location and area also differ.

Without a doubt, the Qingmu King Mansion can be said to be one of the most luxurious mansions in this area.

Judging from the seats in the Hall of Ten Thousand Kings, although there are still more than a hundred Double-Character Kings alive, most Double-Character Kings do not like to live under others; they have mostly established their own kingdoms, and only a small portion have been recruited by the Nine Great Empires.

Even for the Mucang Empire, which has the longest history, the number of recruited Double-Character Kings barely exceeds the number of fingers on one hand.

It is for this reason that Qingmu King's status in the Mucang Empire can be imagined.

Compared to Double-Character Kings, the number of Kings recruited by the Mucang Empire is much larger, totaling several dozen people. This does not even include the Kings under loose organizations like the Human Emperor Mansion; otherwise, it could even exceed a hundred.

Luo Chuling led Li Zhangsheng into the Qingmu King Mansion with ease. To welcome Li Zhangsheng, Qingmu King specially held a banquet and invited many familiar Kings.

Most of these Kings were Kings under his jurisdiction, and the rest were basically close friends.

Along the way, under Luo Chuling's introduction, Li Zhangsheng truly got to know several Kings.

Although Li Zhangsheng looked young, none of these Kings dared to look down on him.

If one were to ask who caused the greatest sensation this year, it would definitely be none other than Li Zhangsheng.

There is no help for it; in this year, Li Zhangsheng has done several things that shocked the entire continent, and he has refreshed history time and time again.

Independently killing a Demon Commander above his rank and independently killing a King above his rank—these two feats alone are enough to make people look at him with respect, not to mention that in these past two days, he independently killed two Demon Commanders, and there was another Demon Commander he killed in cooperation with the Butterfly King.

With all these honors, how could these Kings not value Li Zhangsheng? None of those present were not Kings who had become so after experiencing thousands of hardships; they were naturally not fools, so how could they not see the immense potential Li Zhangsheng possessed? One by one, they naturally made deliberate efforts to befriend him; even if they could not become friends with Li Zhangsheng, they could not become enemies, and there was absolutely no possibility of any "brain-dead" plot where they would offend Li Zhangsheng for no reason.

What surprised these Kings even more was that Qingmu King, who should have appeared last, made an exception to receive Li Zhangsheng. In front of everyone, he gave him much encouragement, and his words were cordial, like a spring breeze, giving people the feeling that Li Zhangsheng was under his protection.

Which of the Kings present was not a shrewd person? They naturally guessed Qingmu King's intentions and could not help but be filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, wishing they could take his place.

Among the several Double-Character Kings of the Mucang Empire, Qingmu King can be said to be someone who sits at third and looks toward second, tied with another Senior Double-Character King, with a status second only to the Grand Commander of the Human Emperor Mansion.

Being able to gain the favor of Qingmu King is something many Kings present had not achieved. The key is how long has Li Zhangsheng been a King, yet he has already latched onto such a thick and sturdy thigh so quickly.

Although they were slandering him inwardly, the Kings present were all shrewd people and naturally would not show it. They still put on a friendly appearance, discussing the past and present, and chatting with each other.

This time, Qingmu King did not invite any Double-Character Kings; apart from him, everyone present was a King.

The reason for this is, firstly, to accommodate Li Zhangsheng and not put too much pressure on him; secondly, it is to avoid accidents. After all, he would be trading the Fire Rule Crystal in public in a moment; if he invited Double-Character Kings, what if the other party had a sudden impulse to snatch it?

(End of this chapter)