Feng Yu Jiu Tian - Volume 6 - Chapter 11

CHAPTER 11

Ping Xi is the capital of Dong Fan, a place where Heaven and Earth ring is treated as a national treasure, a land of gods, therefore, everywhere is filled with that one mysterious color. The

extreme superstition of their ruler have with the gods, you only need to see all the rows of statues lined up and effort used to bring them to the walls is enough to understand a few things.

On the road, Lu Dan had always hid Feng Ming’s whereabouts to prevent soldiers of Xi Lei from coming. Entering Ping Xi, the horse carriages continued onward to the inner palace. Two rows of strong guards were waiting on both sides. When they saw the carriages they immediately ran forward and said: “Your servant greets Advisor. Everything that Advisor had ordered had been prepared, however, the preparation for Duke Ming to stay with the Heaven and Earth palace, there is...” Must be something hard to say, that guard hesitated for awhile, but continued: “The Head Priestess said that Feng Ming's stay will make the gods mad. Right now, she had brought other Priestesses to stand at the doors of the Heaven and Earth palace, stating that they want to reason with Advisor.”

After hearing the name Head Priestess, Lu Dan’s beautiful eyes became cold.

LD: She wants to argue then let her argue. We are going to the Heaven and Earth palace. (turned around and smiled with Feng Ming, then gently said) Didn’t Duke Ming want to see the Heaven and Earth ring of Dong Fan? Lu Dan had prepared Duke Ming’s living space at the highest point of that Heaven and Earth palace. Since we reached the inner palace, I request Duke Ming to exit the carriage, and change to a small palanquin.

Feng Ming finally gets a glimpse of sunlight and noticed that Dong Fan is completely different than Xi Lei. There are beautiful serene melodies from afar.

LD: Duke Ming, please.

Feng Ming stepped on the palanquin and was carried into the inner palace.

Once they reached inside the inner palace and the Heaven and Earth palace, Lu Dan tells Feng Ming that rarely any guests have the honor of sleeping in that palace and Feng Ming is one of the lucky few. Lu Dan then later pulled out something and covered his face, leaving only his eyes, telling Feng Ming that he hates to have people stare at his face whenever.

Feng Ming then wondered why he wasn't like this when they were at Xi Lei. He still haven’t get to see the Heaven and Earth ring when he noticed that there seem to be a bunch of people outside the door of the palace.

It was a bunch of old ladies and Lu Dan introduced Feng Ming to them. Apparently one of the ladies was the Head Priestess who didn't get along with Lu Dan so Feng Ming decided to use this opportunity to make things bigger. He praised her looks making everything shocked at his rude comment.

A certain maid behind was heard chuckling at the comment. Feng Ming then later tried to excuse his rudeness.

At that time, the guards surrounded that maid who chuckled, pulled out a white piece of silk and placed it around the maid’s neck, her face changed color, Feng Ming quickly said: “Hold on! Head Priestess, it is Feng Ming that was rude, allow me to receive punishment...” Before he could finished his sentence, there was a loud yelp, Feng Ming turned his head in shock, that maid had fallen down, with the white silk still around her neck and her head mysterious tilted down on its own – it seemed that her neck was broken.

Feng Ming turned back at the emotionless Head Priestess and couldn't hide his emotions.

FM: You group of old ladies, even towards an innocent person... (His shoulder was held back by Lu Dan).

LD: Head Priestess of Dong Fan holds a very special title, even those of nobility are not allowed to be disrespectful to her. Please restrain yourself, Duke Ming.

The body of that maid was carried away and those old women still appeared the same as if nothing happened. Even though Feng Ming was stopped by Lu Dan, he couldn't help but look at the Head Priestess with fierce eyes.

FM: Of course killing people will receive karma, I will definitely replace those gods of yours and teach you all a lesson!

HP: If you’re disrespectful to the gods, you’ll be hanged.

Suddenly, several guards charged forward.

LD: Stop! Head Priestess, this is Xi Lei Duke Ming of noble status, Lu Dan had used much effort to invite him from afar to come to Dong Fan. He is Dong Fan’s special guest, someone who the Great King gave permission to enter the Heaven and Earth palace, you can’t just hang him.

HP: Xi Lei Duke Ming? Xi Lei has a changed of ruler, what’s the use of Xi Lei Duke Ming?

A sudden shock expression appeared on Feng Ming and Lu Dan’s faces, making them confused. FM: Ha?

LD: What?

FM: You’re lying.(His face paled and he looked over at Lu Dan, chuckling) Don’t you think that’s funny? We came from Xi Lei, Rong Tian is beloved by all thousands of his people, he isn't a normal person, and how can there be an appearance of a different ruler?

Another person answered for Head Priestess: “Head Priestess never lies.”

Feng Ming looked over to Lu Dan to verify the statement and Lu Dan nodded in agreement.

Without proper evidence, Head Priestess would not spill out unproven facts. Feng Ming’s face turned pale and he suddenly fell backwards in disbelief, trying to inhale a bit of air, which help him came about again. Shaking his head continuously in denial: “That can’t be true.”

Rong Tian...what had happened?

Feng Ming was still trying to regain his emotions when Lu Dan asked for clarification.

“The news traveled here about two hours ago. Because Xi Lei King wasted much effort in searching for Duke Ming, he brought lots of soldiers to search about. Midway, the person next in line for the throne band together with General Tong Jian Min, in charge of the army, uses a scheme to attack at Yong Yin. In a midst of confusion, Rong Tian was defeated and died at Aman River. This news will be detained until after the new ruler’s coronation day and then the world will be announced of it.” This was answered by another woman who showed her joy at the misfortune of others.

At this time, they were in bliss not because of Rong Tian's misfortune, but of Advisor Lu Dan's, traveling thousands of miles and using much effort to bring Feng Ming here.

However, Feng Ming didn't have the mood to pay attention. Every word, every laughter of Rong Tian seemed to take control and filled his head, forming an illusion and wouldn't stop lingering beside his ears. His face was even more paler than a dead person. In a short moment, he tried

to straighten himself up for his two knees were trembling underneath as if about to fall onto the ground.

The Head Priestess did not bother to look at Feng Ming and continued on.

HP: Rong Tian is now dead, the strongest kingdom that is most threatening to Dong Fan is now no longer. Duke Ming is no longer a special guest of the Great King. Those who disrespect the gods are to be hanged.

Even when the guards grab hold of Feng Ming’s arms, he did not even realize it. FM: It can’t be...This cannot be...

LD: Hold on! Even if Rong Tian is dead, you still cannot kill Duke Ming. His head is filled with rare military strategies that are Dong Fan’s opportunity of rising up. If Head Priestess kills him, then you have wasted Dong Fan’s precious resource. I am this Kingdom’s Advisor, in charge of all this nation’s affairs, who dares to kill the one I’m protecting?

His dark aura caused all the guards to freeze in place. The surrounding was filled with heavy tension.

Lu Dan is Dong Fan’s Advisor, but Head Priestess had a special status, he can’t go overboard. In a moment of hesitation, all eyes laid on Head Priestess.

HP: In front of Heaven and Earth palace and dare to speak such disrespectful words to the gods, it isn't a small crime. To kill or not, let the Great King decide.

Lu Dan used much effort to kidnap Feng Ming, from one moment to the next, created friction with Xi Lei and other surrounding kingdoms. Preventing Xi Lei’s strength from exceeding in order to protect Dong Fan, and tricking Feng Ming in revealing the military strategies books that all the other kingdoms longed for was his plan. He tried all sorts of methods to overcome this bunch of Priestesses, but cannot imagine that he was stabbed in the back.

Destiny was hard to foresee, just like how Rong Tian was overtake by evil people eyeing for the throne. He believed that Head Priestess isn’t someone that would create such lies and so Lu Dan completely trusted her words. At this point, he could only nod in acceptation.

LD: Alright. Then allow Duke Ming to follow me back. After we meet with the Great King, we’ll let him decide. (Lu Dan knew that this woman would not allow Feng Ming to step a single foot inside the Heaven and Earth palace)

HP: Wait. Duke Ming cursed the gods, before the Great King make his decision, he needs to be in our confinement, how can he agree to reveal the military strategies? With the many torture devices in our place, wouldn't he tell us all without hesitation?

Lu Dan couldn't fight against that lady and had to see Duke Ming get dragged away. He couldn't help but spilled out the words: “That old hag” with his beautiful lips. Then suddenly a servant reported to him that the Great King had ordered for him.