Chapter 55: Got slapped in the face?
Wang Teng and Lang Ya walked side by side through the bustling streets of Tianhun City. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the quaint bluestone road, covering this historic city with a layer of golden veil.
There are many shops and bustling people on both sides of the street. Various stalls are filled with a wide variety of goods, from rare soul guides to exquisite handicrafts, all of which demonstrate the prosperity and prosperity of the Tianhun Empire as one of the most powerful countries on the continent.
Wang Teng's footsteps were a little heavy. He looked up at the towering imperial palace in the distance. The golden glazed tiles shone brightly in the sun, as if they could see through all the secrets of the world.
An inexplicable worry surged in his heart, and he turned to Lang Ya beside him and whispered:
"Brother, do you think our actions in Tianhun City this time will attract the attention of the Tianhun royal family? After all, our purpose for this trip is special, and we are in their territory."
Lang Ya was slightly stunned when he heard this, then stopped and looked at Wang Teng with gentle eyes.
"Junior brother, your concerns seem to make sense."
Langya's voice was steady and powerful, "But I think we haven't done anything that would harm the interests of the Tianhun Empire.
We just came to Tianhun City to take a look around according to the instructions of the sect leader.
If you see a store you like, discuss with the owner whether you can open it inside the sect.
Is there anything wrong with that? I love barbecue too!
Moreover, we acted extremely low-key and tried our best to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Furthermore, although the Tianhun royal family is powerful, they are not unable to distinguish right from wrong. As long as we act in an upright manner, why should we fear their scrutiny?
My Benti Sect is as good as the royal family of any of the three great empires."
What Lang Ya said here was indeed very rigorous. He only said that it was not inferior to the three major royal families, and he did not say that it was the same for all the forces in the country.
The power of a country is far greater than that of a royal family.
Wang Teng's brows relaxed slightly when he heard this, but the worry in his eyes did not completely disappear.
“Having said that, Senior Brother, don’t forget that this is under the nose of the Tianhun Royal Family after all.
What's more, it involves the complicated relationship between the royal family and the sect. I am worried that if our whereabouts are leaked and used by someone with ulterior motives, it may cause unnecessary trouble. "
Lang Ya patted Wang Teng's shoulder gently to comfort him.
"Junior brother, you are right to be cautious, but excessive worry will only tie our hands and feet."
Having said this, Langya's eyes became firm and deep, as if he could penetrate the prosperity in front of him and see the more distant future.
"Moreover, Junior Brother, you have to believe that since the Sect Master arranged for us to come here, he must have considered all possible risks and variables.
He is in control of the situation and can win the battle from thousands of miles away. We just need to act according to his plan and everything else will take care of itself.
Even if something does happen, the Sect Master is currently in the Heavenly Soul Realm, so it is convenient to contact him."
After listening to Lang Ya's words, Wang Teng's worries gradually dissipated, and were replaced by a firm belief.
Indeed, with Du Bu Si, no one could easily touch the disciples of the Body Sect without making enemies with several major forces. You know, half of the reason why Du Bu Si was urged to bring a group of people to Shrek Academy to seek an explanation was Huo Yuhao, and the other half was that Yu Tao was beaten up by Xuan Zi.
As long as Moon doesn't take action, Du Bu Si, who is giving it his all, is fully capable of suppressing Xuan Zi.
He nodded, his eyes becoming resolute again. "Brother, you are right. I am too worried."
As soon as Lang Ya felt happy, he immediately received a message from Du Bu Si: What the hell are you doing with your junior brother?
My secret source in the palace told you that old Emperor Tianhun suddenly gave you a nominal position, but there is no bonus this time.
I guess he wants to give you a warning and make you scare him.
If you come out by yourself, I won't bother to remind you. Just don't bring any trouble to your junior brother. You can handle it on your own.
After hearing this message, the people of Langya were dumbfounded. They had just firmly denied that the Tianhun royal family would notice them, but they were slapped in the face next.
Wang Teng saw Lang Ya's strange reaction and asked a question. Lang Ya could only helplessly tell Wang Teng Du Bu Si's message.
After receiving Du Bu Si's sudden message, Lang Ya's expression suddenly became complicated and unclear, as if the clear sky was suddenly covered by dark clouds, and his joy was replaced by an inexplicable worry.
He stood there in a daze, his eyes flashing with disbelief and a bit of annoyance, his fingers unconsciously stroking the jade pendant on his waist. It was the unique way of communication between him and his master Du Bu Si, but now it became the medium for delivering bad news.
"This...how is this possible?"
Lang Ya muttered to himself, his voice was low, but it revealed his inner shock and confusion. He knew very well that the royal family of the Tianhun Empire had always acted cautiously and suspiciously.
However, he and his junior brother Wang Teng only came here to discuss cooperation with some shops. They did not directly infringe on the royal interests, nor did they leave any handles. How could they suddenly attract the attention of the royal family?
Turning his head to look at Wang Teng standing beside him, Lang Ya felt mixed emotions.
Wang Teng was looking at him with concern, his clear eyes full of questions and confusion. Facing his junior brother's question, Lang Ya took a deep breath and tried to make his tone sound calm and natural:
"Junior brother, we might be... being targeted by the Tianhun royal family."
Upon hearing this, Wang Teng frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he regained his composure.
Huh? No, man.
Didn’t you just analyze that it’s impossible?
Wang Teng knew that in this world where the strong are respected and undercurrents are surging, any disturbance could trigger a chain reaction. So he gently patted Lang Ya's shoulder to comfort him:
"Brother, don't be impatient. Let's first listen to what the Sect Master has to say."
Lang Ya nodded, and concentrated again, carefully recalling every word in Du Bu Si's voice transmission. Although the master's words were brief, they revealed his deep insight into the situation and his deep concern for his disciples.
He realized that this honorary title might really be a warning from the royal family, meant to remind him and his partner to be cautious and not take risks again.
“Junior brother, the sect master said that Emperor Tianhun gave me a nominal position this time, but there is no bonus. He might want to use this to warn us.
So that we know that even if we think we are being secretive, we are not immune to the royal eyes."
Lang Ya relayed Du Bu Si's words to Wang Teng with a heavy tone in his voice.
Wang Teng was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then slowly said: "Brother, in this case, we must act more carefully.
However, now that we have been noticed, perhaps we can use this opportunity to find out more about the big merchants in Tianhun City.
After all, our ultimate goal is to improve the economic strength of the sect and eventually give feedback to our sect members."
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