Chapter 861

"Shall I say the Qinglong Society is too low-key, or that my own knowledge is too limited?"

Wu Zhao, seeing this, couldn't help whispering a remark.

Zhang Wuxia was also stunned by the grandeur of the Qinglong Shanzhuang's main gate, speechless for a long while, unable to reply to Wu Zhao.

"Huh? Could this truly be the female emperor of the Great Tang?"

At that moment, a young man and woman nearby, hearing Wu Zhao's voice, turned their gazes toward her.

After immediately recognizing Wu Zhao's identity, he stepped forward and performed the Gao Jianli ritual.

"Indeed! And who are you?"

Wu Zhao regarded the young man before her—noble-looking, handsome, and refined—but did not recognize him, so she asked.

"It truly is the female emperor herself! I am Fusu of Great Qin, paying homage to the female emperor."

This young man was none other than Fusu, who had ascended Qinglong Dian with Master Xiaomeng!

Though Wu Zhao was not much older than Fusu, her status as female emperor of the Great Tang required Fusu, even as the Imperial Prince of Great Qin, to perform the Gao Jianli ritual.

"So you are the Imperial Prince of Great Qin."

Wu Zhao clearly had some knowledge of the Nine Provinces; she showed no alarm and merely returned the ritual with calm composure.

"Why has the female emperor of the Great Tang come here in person?"

After the Gao Jianli, Fusu could no longer suppress his curiosity and asked outright.

This time, all three imperial dynasties had sent envoys to Qinglong Dian, either willingly or reluctantly.

Great Qin had sent Fusu and Master Xiaomeng together.

Great Yuan had sent its third prince, Chahatai, who came alone, reluctantly.

At this moment, Chahatai still looked listless, staring blankly below Chengguan.

Yet the Great Tang had sent only the female emperor, alone—how strange!

Since the world learned of Qinglong Dian, no one had failed to desire ascending its summit to glimpse its secrets.

Naturally, the sovereigns of the three imperial dynasties were no exception.

Ying Zheng had also wished to come.

But aside from the Great Tang, no other power had sent its leader.

Not only was Qinglong Dian shrouded in mystery, but it was also teeming with experts.

If negotiations with the Qinglong Society failed, they might simply detain you.

Such a blow to any major power would be immense.

Yet the female emperor of the Great Tang dared to come alone?

"Why not?"

Wu Zhao, expressionless, asked in return.

"Er…"

Fusu stared at the peerless beauty before him and fell silent.

"Ah, so this is Qinglong Dian?"

At that moment, an old man suddenly appeared.

Fusu turned toward the sound and realized another major power's representative had arrived.

It seemed the Qinglong Society had invited not only the three imperial dynasties, but other great powers as well!

"Apologies for the intrusion!"

Fusu performed the Gao Jianli ritual with Wu Zhao, then hurried toward the old man and bowed directly, asking,

"I am Fusu of Great Qin. I pay my respects to this elder. May I ask your name?"

The old man had been staring at the Qinglong Shanzhuang's gate, visibly startled.

Hearing Fusu introduce himself, he turned to Fusu and smiled warmly, saying,

"So you are the Imperial Prince of Great Qin. This humble old man returns your greeting.

My true name hasn't been used in many years.

Just call me Wenlong!"

"Wenlong?"

Fusu frowned, searching his mind for intelligence.

He found no record of the name Wenlong in any major power's intelligence.

He grew puzzled: either the old man had invented a false name,

or Wenlong was someone Great Qin had yet to identify.

After weighing the possibilities, Fusu judged the latter far more likely.

He immediately began pondering: just who was this Wenlong, and which great power did he represent?

"Hah! I knew it was you the moment you arrived!"

As Fusu pondered, a towering, imposing figure suddenly appeared beside him.

Master Xiaomeng and Wu Zhao both couldn't help but widen their eyes.

Neither of them had seen when or how this person arrived.

This meant the man's cultivation level surpassed theirs!

Wu Zhao's heart trembled violently—now she believed Wan Wan's words: the Qinglong Society was full of hidden dragons and tigers.

"My benefactor!"

Upon seeing the man, Wenlong's eyes filled with tears, and he immediately knelt down.

"No need for this, no need for this."

The newcomer smiled gently and supported Wenlong, preventing him from bowing.

"Are you Wu Wudi, Mr. Wu?"

Hearing Fusu had been startled at first, but after careful observation and matching it with the intelligence, he finally realized.

Wasn't this sudden figure none other than Wu Wudi, one of the Four Guest Masters of the famed Qinglong Society?

"Hmm! For one so young, your memory and insight are impressive."

Wu Wudi nodded slightly, complimenting Hearing Fusu, then ignored him entirely.

He turned to Wenlong and asked,

"How are you? Is your wife well?"

"Ah! Her talent is limited, and she has…"

Wenlong sighed and shook his head.

"Condolences."

Clearly, Wu Wudi knew Wenlong—and his wife.

He patted Wenlong's shoulder, offered comfort, then said,

"Alright! Since Yunzhou sent you this time, I'll take you along for a look.

Let me tell you, once you enter Qinglong Peak, you'll never leave."

"What? Why?"

Normally, interrupting someone's speech was impolite.

But Hearing Fusu, hearing Wu Wudi say one could never leave after entering Qinglong Peak, couldn't help blurting out in surprise.

Though Wenlong was calm, he too was curious,

"Yes! Why is that?"

Wu Wudi had slightly frowned at Hearing Fusu for interrupting.

But hearing Wenlong's question, he couldn't be bothered with Fusu, and spoke to Wenlong:

"Hah! I can't explain it well—you'll know once you come in with me."

Saying this, he swept Wenlong up with one large hand and walked toward the gate arch of Qinglong Shanzhuang.

"Hey! Mr. Wu, Elder Wu!"

Seeing Wu Wudi pull Wenlong inside, Hearing Fusu, who had waited a long time, could no longer hold back and called out.

"What now? Boy, you talk too much."

Wu Wudi had initially held a somewhat favorable impression of Hearing Fusu, but Fusu had interrupted first, and now blocked him.

In truth, with Wu Wudi's abilities, Hearing Fusu couldn't even hope to see his departing figure, let alone stop him.

But the Qinglong Society's rules required that anyone entering Qinglong Shanzhuang must pass through the main gate arch.