Chen Rui came to the palace in a hurry, and then was summoned into the meeting room by Xi Ya for a secret discussion, and he didn't come back until late at night.
When he came back, there was a figure at the door of the house, who seemed to be waiting for him. It was not Athena or Gia, but Lomon.
"Captain, that..." Lomon looked awkward, completely different from the usual thick-skinned rascal.
Chen Rui wiped his eyes, he was right, it was indeed Luo Meng, this guy could say anything, when did he become so reserved.
"Hey, you bastard, just tell me if you have something to do, don't pretend here."
Luo Meng's eyes were a little weak: "I'm sorry, actually I..."
Seeing him hesitating for a long time, Chen Rui asked back: "Which widow was seduced again and was discovered by Delia, let me intercede?"
"That...it's not about this, ah bah! There's no such thing at all!" Luo Meng gave himself a smack, and spoke a lot more fluently: "I got a good thing... Starting tomorrow, I will practice behind closed doors for a while , impacting the real Demon Emperor level."
"Really?" Chen Rui showed a look of surprise, "Good guy, I'm going to attack the Demon Emperor quietly! Is there anything I can do for you? Let's go to that Cuifante underground cave again?"
"No!" Luo Meng shook his head, and suddenly showed his usual smile: "It's just...hehe, Captain, I'm sorry to say sorry to you first, remember what you said, come out to mess around, you have to pay it back sooner or later. "
Chen Rui heard that Monk Zhang Er was puzzled, and Luo Meng had already changed the subject: "By the way, if my practice is successful this time, not only will I be promoted to a large realm, but I may also cross a small realm and directly reach the middle stage of the Demon Emperor or Peak, the captain must be careful when the time comes, hehe, if I don't pay attention, I will overtake the past."
Chen Rui smiled slightly: "Really? Even the peak of the Demon Emperor is nothing special, just like a grasshopper after autumn, it won't last for a few days."
"The demon world is not as distinct as the human world, and the grasshoppers in the demon world can eat people, hehe." Amidst the Romon thief's laughter, the power of "Shining" exploded and disappeared in place.
In the afternoon of the next day, the Dark Moon Territory welcomed a group of guests from the north, headed by Sikali, one of the four lords of the Fallen Angel Empire.
Xi Ya didn't put on airs because Dark Moon became the largest force in the Fallen Angel Empire, and still led a team to greet them outside the city according to the highest etiquette for peer lords.
Sicari belongs to the royal family of Lucifer. He is in his twenties, with blond hair and long robes.
"His Royal Highness, we meet again." Sikali bowed slightly, not too much politeness or praise, but a familiar and intimate tone, like an old friend who met and chatted all day long.
Shia returned a salute: "Welcome to Dark Moon, Lord Sikari, Miss Palando."
Palando is Sikali's younger sister. Instead of talking to Lisia, she set her sights on Alice next to Sia: "Isn't this my good friend, Princess Alice? Uh... dressed as if she was wearing a It's less decent."
In the past few years, Shea has visited Bailing Territory more than once. Due to the difficult situation of Dark Moon at that time, Shea went to seek assistance more, so apart from Sikari's personal friendship with Shea or other Aside from a little intentional courtesy, many people are contemptuous, and Sikari's sister Palando is one of the representative figures.
It was really not easy for Shia to try her best to maintain the Dark Moon Territory in that situation before.
Alice and her sister have been stared at more than once in Bailing's territory, especially this Palando, who made things difficult and ridiculed in every possible way, and was simply little loli's deadly enemy.
"The material looks a bit high-end, but those patterns are really ugly, and that trash bracelet... tsk tsk tsk, the taste is still so bad."
At the beginning, little Lolita had been swallowing her anger under her sister's instructions, but with the strength of An Yue now, she no longer needed to swallow her anger in front of any territory, not to mention that this was her favorite clothes and jewelry. Wanting to retort, a voice came from behind Palando: "The craftsmanship of the bracelet is almost perfect, and the pattern of the magic circle on the skirt is unpredictable. I don't know which senior master it came from?"
The person who spoke was an old man with white beard and hair. Although he looked old, he gave off a feeling of completeness, and he looked like an extraordinary person.
If someone from the Dark Moon side said this, Palando would definitely dismiss it, but this comment came from the old man beside her, Palando couldn't help being surprised: "Master Tetnis You are not mistaken, this kind of clothes and jewelry actually... "
This title surprised Xi Ya: Master Tetnis
Among the masters of the Demon Realm, apart from the metal and leather dual-line proficient master Nate who won the first title by using the rules of the masters competition, the three masters who are truly recognized as the best in individual events are the three masters.
The master of metal is Master Anderson of the Shadow Empire; the master of leather is Master Fengsaka of the original Blood Demon Empire, which is now Skye; and the master of accessories and props is the stateless free man in front of him, Master Tetnis Well, even the proud and proud senior master Da Da, when he mentioned Master Tetnis, he still had a convincing expression.
Master Tetnis's whereabouts are elusive, unexpectedly, he will be in Bailing's territory!
As soon as this comment was made, no one else dared to question it. Palando felt a slap in the face, and was speechless for a while, looking at Alice with a little more jealousy: the skirt and bracelet are in the same place. There is also a distinctive chic and nobility in his eyes. They are actually two pieces of legendary top equipment, and they are so chic and exquisite!
Little Lolita's eyes sparkled, and Palando's expression made her feel elated. Both of them were designed by Ji Ya and made by Chen Rui himself. At first, she was only told that they had a little magical protection effect, but unexpectedly they were legendary equipment!
Brother is so nice!
Xi Ya spoke: "I've heard about the master's reputation for a long time..."
"The old man just dropped by Dark Moon to visit a friend." Tetnis interrupted what Shia wanted to say very rudely: "Who can tell me where the cloak magic shop of Master Da Da is?"
Chen Rui learned from the analytical eyes that this Tetnis is a mutated great demon whose strength has reached the peak of the Demon Emperor. Those who have the time or interest to practice, even a great devil king like Nate, are rare, let alone Tetnis who is only one step away from the devil emperor.
It seems that Tetnis is an old friend of Da Da, and has no direct relationship with Bai Ling's territory, but just met on the road and came here together by chance, so there should be no malice towards Dark Moon.
Xi Ya obviously saw this too, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send someone to take Master there."
Tetnis nodded, and followed the guard appointed by Shia.
"It's nothing special, it's just a rustic nouveau riche." Although Palando seemed to be talking about Master Tetnis, his eyes lingered on Little Loli with disdain.
Little Lolita listened to her ears and rolled her eyes: "It's really nothing special. A true nobleman doesn't need flashy luxury and vanity, but the noble qualities of bravery, integrity, fearlessness of danger, daring to take responsibility, and sacrificing one's life for one's beliefs. Those who indulge in extravagant and prominent dresses or some meaningless balls and banquets all day long are the nouveau riche who can't stand on the stage."
Hearing these words, Palando's eyes turned green, but he couldn't find anything to refute. Even Xi Ya and Chen Rui looked at Alice with admiration. When did they learn this principle
Little Lolita noticed the surprise of her sister and Chen Rui, and raised her head triumphantly. In fact, these words were learned during the war of words between Leia Town and Celine, but they were just copied. Palando was so choked that he couldn't speak.
Sikari narrowed his eyes: "Palando, why are you so rude! Hurry up and apologize to Her Royal Highness Alice!"
Palando has an arrogant personality, and was used to sneering at Alice in the past, but now he was not only speechless by the other party's sarcasm, but also apologized, and his complexion turned livid.
Shia said, "Your Excellency Sikari, it's just a small fight between the girls to enhance their relationship, why take it seriously. I have prepared the best room in the Royal Hotel, please follow me to rest for a while , After the dinner, there will be a dance specially to welcome Bai Ling's territory."
Sikali smiled slightly: "Then thank you, Your Highness."
"In the countryside, it's just an auction. There's nothing superior about it." Palando muttered in a low voice.
Soon, after entering the city, Palando was dazzled. The flat and wide roads, tall and majestic buildings, shops of all kinds, and endless pedestrians, this "countryside place" is almost comparable to the imperial capital. It is not comparable to Bai Ling's territory.
"This is the United Chamber of Commerce of the Custer Family, the number one business family in the Shadow Empire. It is surrounded by stores directly under the Chamber of Commerce. They sell special products from all over the devil world, including the Shadow Empire. On the other side is the Pharmacist Association, except for the president Ardas. In addition to the masters, there are currently four pharmacy masters stationed here, and after that is the night market. At night, there are three times more people than now, and there are various snacks, specialty products and entertainment performances; by the way, this The largest and most conspicuous store is Princess Square, which was founded by Her Highness Alice. Now there are four branches in the four blocks of Dark Moon. In addition, there are branches in the three major imperial capitals and several large territories of the Demon Realm. , is currently the No. 1 brand of nobles in the demon world... "
It was Chen Rui, the financial officer, who was in charge of the explanation. He eloquently introduced some situations of Dark Moon. Not only Palando, but even Sikali was shocked. Although it was the first time to officially come to Dark Moon, but in Xia Before taking over as the lord, he had been to Dark Moon a few times, and even after Shia took over, he was well aware of Dark Moon being suppressed and controlled by the imperial capital. Unexpectedly, it took off so quickly in just a few years.
Seeing is believing. Previously, I heard that Dark Moon was developing rapidly, and I thought to myself that it was barely recovering at most. Unexpectedly, it has developed to this level in just a few years. Even in a prosperous place four hundred years ago, But that's all! If this continues, it is only a matter of time before the imperial capital is surpassed. Sikari looked at Chen Rui who was explaining, and thought to himself—if the military take-off is the reason for the shadow empire's secret assistance and Xiya's hiding its power, then the economic qualitative change is planned by this powerless human being!
This human being has been paid attention to and mentioned by more and more demons, and is known as the number one minister of internal affairs in the demon world. It seems that his reputation is well-deserved. If such a person can be used by him...
However, this idea is only fleeting. Compared with the current Dark Moon, Bai Ling has no advantage at all. I heard that this human sheriff is still an admirer of Princess Xia. This is still the case after Na's heart, the imperial capital has sent assassins many times to try to assassinate or rob this human being, but none of them succeeded. Dark Moon has the existence of mysterious Demon Emperor-level powerhouses, and there are more than one.
Chen Rui was also secretly looking at Sikali. Before the rise of Dark Moon, Bailing Territory ranked second behind Chiyou Territory, but according to Dark Demon's information, the economy and military of Bailing Territory were actually lower Above Chi You, while Sikali himself appears to have the strength of the first stage of the Demon Emperor, but in fact he uses some kind of secret method to cover up that his real strength has reached the peak of the Demon Emperor, which cannot escape the detection of the analytical eye.
Sikali's scheming is by no means inferior to Zhuoqie's, and he has always been on both sides. At present, the one who is really close is probably Black Yao's side. Once Dark Moon can really show the momentum of surpassing the imperial capital or even replacing it, Sikali will definitely be the first one. Turn against "those who know current affairs".
For this kind of nonsense, it is necessary to show toughness appropriately, and it is not appropriate to completely turn your face. At present, "steadiness" is the main thing. This is the consensus reached between Xi Ya and him last night.
Sikali suddenly asked: "By the way, Your Royal Highness, why didn't you see Ji Ya?"
Chen Rui frowned slightly, and a murderous intent emerged in his heart. When Xi Ya visited Bai Ling's territory last time, he expressed a strong "interest" in Ji Ya who was traveling with him. At that time, Xi Ya diverted the topic because of the relationship that Xi Ya had given Ji Ya to Chen Rui.
Sikali has always admired Shia, but Shia has a special status. Even if the two parties are really interesting, Black Yao will not allow the forces of the two territories to unite, so this "admiration" is more of a superficial gesture. . But Ji Ya is different, let alone a trivial maid, even the daughter of a big family can only make sacrifices for politics.
The reason why Sikali brought up the old story again was that on the one hand, he really coveted Ji Ya's beauty, and on the other hand, he was testing Xi Ya's current attitude towards Bai Ling's territory.
Xi Ya glanced at Chen Rui: "As early as a year ago, I gave Ji Ya to the financial officer Chen Rui."
Sikali was slightly taken aback, and his eyes fell on Chen Rui, and he turned his mind: "Your Excellency Chen Rui, I have heard about you for a long time, please forgive me for being rude, I have always liked Ji Ya very much, I wonder if I can give up? I will send Give Sir ten beauties as a gift of friendship."
As a great lord of the royal family, he asked a financial officer to transfer a mere maid, and asked for ten beauties in exchange, and condescendingly proposed the word "friendship". No matter how you say it, it should be the financial officer. Officer's pleasure.
"Jiya is already my woman." Chen Rui's answer caused Sika's expression to change slightly, only to hear the human financial officer continue: "We humans have a saying that friends are like siblings, and women are like clothes..."
As soon as Xika calmed down, the humans spoke again: "But we humans have a more important saying..."
"Who dares to snatch my clothes, I will cut off his limbs!" The first to say was the proud little Lolita.