"You are Xu Ning?"
The stern man walked to the pavilion and approached Xu Ning.
He looked Xu Ning up and down, the corner of his mouth curled up, and his tone was filled with disdain.
Xu Ning frowned slightly, and he stood up.
"I'm Xu Ning, who is your Excellency?"
As a newcomer, Xu Ning didn't know much about the situation in Prince Ye's Mansion.
He also treats people like this with caution.
Although this person is not kind, but now is not the time to offend.
"This person's realm should be higher than mine... It is very likely that he is a master of the fifth stage of the Dao realm..."
Xu Ning was thinking, and at the same time, he was observing this person.
"You are a doorman, but you dare to sit in the pavilion alone when you come to the palace. There is really no rule. This pavilion is the seat of the prince."
The stern man reprimanded Xu Ning as if he thought he was the superior.
Xu Ning heard the words, but did not answer directly.
Xu Ning was already sure that this stern man was deliberately targeting him. Although he didn't know it, it was the first time they met, and how did the conflict arise between the two.
Before being introduced to the garden here, the servant told Xu Ning the rules in the palace.
But here, there is no mention at all, and it is not possible to sit and wait in the gazebo here.
"It's my first time here, I don't know the rules, please forgive me."
Xu Ning's mouth was still polite, but his eyes met the stern man's, and his aura was not at all inferior.
Seeing this, the stern man snorted coldly, as if he wanted to reprimand Xu Ning.
But at this moment, another person arrived.
"Zhuo Weisong, what are you doing?"
Xu Ning looked up and found that the person who came was Zhang He who was next to Shizi Duan Chaofeng.
At this time, Zhang He was wearing a long robe with wide sleeves. He stared at the stern man named Zhuo Weisong with a displeased expression.
Seeing Zhang He's arrival, Zhuo Weisong frowned, and his gesture of targeting Xu Ning was restrained.
"Master Zhang."
Zhuo Weisong cupped his fists as a signal, but it seemed a bit perfunctory.
"This is when Xu Ning first came to the palace, I just came here to teach him the rules in the palace."
Zhuo Weisong said, and looked at Xu Ning with a provocative look in his eyes.
"You don't need to teach me."
Zhang He was very dissatisfied with Zhuo Weisong's attitude: "I will teach him the rules of the palace, and I don't need to bother you."
"That's my meddling..."
Zhuo Weisong seemed to be laughing at himself: "In this case, the subordinate will resign first."
After finishing speaking, he glanced at Xu Ning again, ignored Zhang He, and left directly.
Zhang He watched Zhuo Weisong's back, and after a long time, he snorted coldly: "Arrogance!"
"Xu Ning."
After that, Zhang He turned his head and walked to Xu Ning's side, his face changed, and he put on a smile: "I kept you waiting for a long time."
Zhang He knew Duan Chaofeng's attitude towards Xu Ning very clearly, so when he faced Xu Ning, he was always friendly.
"Senior Zhang He, I haven't waited long."
Xu Ning also saluted.
He had a good impression of Zhang He.
"You didn't bring those two monsters with you?"
Zhang He asked pleasantly.
"Bring it, in the independent space."
Xu Ning said.
Xu Ning now has two space secret treasures on his body, one is the monster picture bead, and the other is the hidden moon bead.
"Senior Zhang He..."
After chatting casually, Xu Ning asked, "That person just now..."
"That person's name is Zhuo Weisong, and he works under Shi Zi."
Mentioning Zhuo Weisong, Zhang He's expression became serious again: "This man's father is the prince's confidant. His name is Zhuo Layer Cloud, and he is a high-ranking master of the seventh level of Dao Realm. It is also by virtue of his father's identity, On weekdays, when he is on duty with Shizi, he will always have his eyes above the top, consciously superior to others, and will not see other people in his eyes."
"so… "
Xu Ning nodded: "But I've never seen this person before, why is he hostile to me?"
Xu Ning didn't beat around the bush, and directly asked out his doubts.
Zhang He heard it and smiled: "Although it's the first time you've seen him, it's not the first time he's heard your name."
"Oh?"
Xu Ning was puzzled.
"The prince has been mentioning you in the palace recently, and his attitude towards you is also very appreciative. Although you have not yet arrived in the palace, all the cronies around the prince know your name."
Zhang He said: "The martial arts talent you have shown, as well as your ability and efficiency in doing things, make the prince very satisfied."
"So, just like this, this Zhuo Weisong will hold me grudged?"
Xu Ning also found it funny.
"good."
Zhang He said: "For so many years, the prince has never shown such an attitude towards you to the people around you. Before you even arrived at the palace, someone secretly wanted to win you over."
"so… "
Xu Ning was a little surprised when he heard that.
Before he knew it, he had become a figure in Gu Qingzhou's inner circle.
"Okay, let's talk as we walk."
Zhang Hedao: "I'll take you to see Shizi first."
"it is good."
Xu Ning also followed Zhang He.
After that, Zhang He also took Xu Ning to Duan Chaofeng's study.
When Duan Chaofeng saw Xu Ning coming, he was also very eager.
After a brief exchange, Duan Chaofeng asked Zhang He to personally arrange a place for Xu Ning.
Xu Ning was arranged in a side room in Shizi Bieyuan.
It is said to be a side room, but it is very luxurious.
This is just the Prince's Garden in the palace, but its area is several times larger than the Chengjia Chengfu where Xu Ning stayed before.
So, for the next few days, Xu Ning stayed in the room, refining some elixir for later use after going to sea.
"what?"
On this day, after refining a batch of demon beast lure alchemy, Xu Ning suddenly realized something.
At that time, through Shi Chenghao, the client who entrusted him to refine medicine also refined a large number of monster pills, among which there were many lure pills, which could lure monsters to show up.
"That person must also be a beast master... I don't know if he will be recruited when he goes to sea this time..."
Just as he was thinking, at this moment, a servant called Xu Ning.
"Master Xu, the prince will hold a dinner in the banquet hall in two hours, please remember to attend on time."
The servant said respectfully to Xu Ning.
"Dinner..."
Xu Ning nodded: "Understood."
"It seems that the day to go to sea should be one or two days..."
Xu Ning thought to himself.
Gathering everyone like this is essentially the last arrangement before going to sea.
…
at the same time.
Luzhi Prefecture, Prince Nuo's Mansion.
In a study room, there was a beautiful woman in men's clothes with tall hair sitting in the upper seat.
She is imposing, with sharp eyes, and she is not someone to be taken lightly at first glance.
There were nearly ten people sitting in two rows next to her.
At the bottom of the seats are the suzerain Cen Yumou of Fengwu Pavilion and Liang Tingang the suzerain of Qingfeng Sect.
The two of them are the two with the lowest status in the study at this time.
"The preparations for capturing the Suoye Beast are all ready. Three days later, we will be ready to go to sea."
Said the woman in men's clothing sitting in the upper seat.
This person is the daughter of King Nuo, Princess Molan.
"Yes, princess."
The people below got the order and responded at the same time.
"After the Suoye beast is captured in this trip, I will personally give it to the Empress Empress. I hope everyone will do their best to avoid any mistakes. After the matter is completed, I will definitely give everyone a rich reward."
Even though she is a woman, Princess Mo Lan has a more heroic spirit than a man in her gestures.
"Thank you princess."
The people below responded again.
"By the way, if there are no accidents, the capture of Suo Ye Beast should have been exposed."
Mo Lan's gaze swept over everyone's faces.
"A few days ago, I cleared out a few eyeliners from the palace. Although they refused to admit their identities, it is certain that the news of Suo Ye beast's appearance has been spread."
Mo Lan said: "So, in addition to facing overseas risks during our trip, we may also face other enemies."
"However, don't worry too much about this. We have made sufficient preparations and recruited a group of extremely high-level beast masters. With them, our trip will go much smoother. With your support, we will There is sufficient force and sufficient guarantees.”
Mo Lan said again: "Also, the crew members for this trip are all disciples of Fengwu Pavilion and Qingfeng Sect. I also want to thank the two suzerains for their dedication. After all, this trip is quite dangerous."
"The princess is serious."
Cen Yumou and Liang Tingang, who sat down at the bottom, heard the words and got up quickly: "It is our duty to share the worries of the princess."
The posture of the two is very humble.
Especially Cen Yumou, after the sect's stronghold was taken away by Yan Luzong a few days ago, he was afraid that the matter would reach the ears of Princess Molan and be reprimanded.
But to his surprise, Mo Lan didn't blame him at all.
Looking at the low profile of these two people, the other people in the room also showed a faint look of disdain.
They all knew that Fengwu Pavilion and Qingfeng Sect were originally solid Qingzhou forces.
Such a humble gesture, willing to give everything for Princess Mo Lan, is just to get Mo Lan's consent to move the sect from Guqing Prefecture to Luzhi Prefecture.
"In that case, let's all go back and prepare."
Mo Lan waved her hand.
Afterwards, everyone in the room got up, saluted Mo Lan, and then all exited the room.
"Princess."
At this time, behind the screen, an old woman came out.
This old woman has an extraordinary aura, and she is a high-ranking master at the seventh level of Dao Realm.
Generally speaking, after being promoted to the Dao Realm, the masters would keep their appearance when they were young.
Only a very small number of people will let themselves show their old appearance.
"The Fengwu Pavilion and the Qingfeng Sect, although they are obedient and easy to use, they should not be relied on too much."
The old woman persuaded: "After all, they are still the forces of Guqingzhou. If you keep entrusting them with important tasks, then the people in Luzhizhou around you will have opinions in their hearts."
"I have my own measure."
Princess Molan said: "This trip is full of dangers, and entrusting them with heavy responsibilities is also a test. If they can perform to my satisfaction, then I will allow them to move into Luzhi Prefecture. The Luzhi Prefecture people around me, There are not many people who are sincerely willing to follow me, they are all my brother's people."
"Fengwu Pavilion and Qingfengzong are the swords in the hands that are truly obedient."