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”King Qin, the Fourth Prince’s usurpation is a great opportunity for us!”

”Indeed, King Qin, I’ve heard rumors that people in the North State and East State are dissatisfied with the Fourth Prince’s usurpation. Many officials and military leaders in our West State and South State are eager to petition you to immediately send troops to attack the Imperial City and take down that unfilial son who usurped his own father!”

When everyone gathered, Xu Kuan and Zuo Yuanhao were reporting to Qin Tian the news they heard about the Fourth Prince’s seizure of the throne.

At this moment, there was no doubt that the Fourth Prince’s usurpation swayed public opinion, with many citizens of the Tianyuan Dynasty favoring Qin Tian.

Two days later, Qin Tian received confirmed news from Gongsun Sanniang that the hundred-thousand-strong Golden Armor Army in the East State had been completely bought by the Fourth Prince and was now entirely loyal to him.

This also signified that the Ice Emperor had utterly lost the chance to turn the tables.

However, as for where the Ice Emperor went, Gongsun Sanniang didn’t know, and Qin Tian had no information.

The retreating army from the West State was reduced to just a few tens of thousands, and upon entering Central State, the Fourth Prince immediately dispatched troops to absorb and take over.

It was eventually discovered that the Ice Emperor was not among the army and had disappeared with some trusted followers!

Where the Ice Emperor could have gone became a topic of concern for everyone.

”Probably to the Demon Clan!”

Qin Tian asserted, suggesting that in this vast world, only the Demon Clan could provide refuge for the Ice Emperor.

At this moment, the Ice Emperor, gravely injured, would surely find a place to recover. However, the Fourth Prince would undoubtedly be concerned about the Ice Emperor’s survival threatening his reign. Thus, he would spare no effort in searching. The best choice for the Ice Emperor is the Demon Clan.

”Boss, the Demon Clan is currently at war with Demon Spirit City and Demon Cloud City. Previously, Demon Cloud City helped us. Now that our hands are free, should we go help them?” Lin Yu asked.

”Of course.”

Qin Tian continued, ”The Imperial City is preoccupied, and the Dragon Clan is engaged in a tug-of-war with the War God in the East State. We can take this opportunity to advance into the Demon Clan.”

Qin Tian took a deep breath, contemplating whether he should personally make another trip to the Demon Clan.

However, his current focus was the Imperial City.

As long as the Imperial City was secured, so would half of the world.

”Zhao Lanjin, I appoint you as General, and Ye Kun as Deputy General, to lead an army of one hundred and fifty thousand to reinforce Demon Spirit City. Organize the troops and wait until I persuade someone...”

Qin Tian pondered deeply and ultimately decided that a master was needed to go to the Demon Clan for suppression.

He heard that the Demon King within the Demon Clan was immensely powerful, at least on par with the Ice Emperor. Also, it seemed the Demon Clan had an Elder Council long ago. Should they mobilize, without a master, even an army of two hundred thousand could be useless.

”You want me to fight for you again? That’s not going to work.”

The Immortal Jiu, upon hearing Qin Tian’s request, rejected it directly with a drink in hand, ”Fighting isn’t my interest; it’s boring. I’d rather drink instead.”

”What if I brew you more wine?”

Qin Tian resorted to the wine tactic again.

But the Immortal Jiu was clearly unmoved, ”You already owe me thousands of kilograms of wine, enough for me to enjoy for years. Let’s talk when I’m done, but for now, forget it. I don’t want to be your enforcer. Don’t try to persuade me.”

Unexpectedly, the Immortal Jiu was quite firm this time.

No matter how Qin Tian persuaded him, it was ineffective. He could only leave reluctantly.

”He likes wine?”

After Qin Tian, unsuccessful in persuasion, recounted the situation, Yan Ruolan’s eyes lit up, ”Your wine may not work, but perhaps mine can.”

”Oh?”

Qin Tian was puzzled, ”My wine is already a masterpiece; do you have something better?”

”Of course, in the Southern Barbarians, countless people drink, even the women, especially enjoying strong spirits. When it comes to fine wine, the Southern Barbarians are not inferior to your Tianyuan Dynasty.”

Yan Ruolan confidently asserted, ”We have a type of wine, a specialty of the Fox Clan, called Meizi Wine. When women drink it, they become more alluring; when men drink it, they feel invigorated. Its aroma is so distinctive that it is said to drift for miles... A jar must be buried for over ten years to be genuine Meizi Wine. I have tasted it a few times because of my good relationship with the Fox King, and I have never forgotten it...”

”Is it that amazing?”

This time, Qin Tian’s eyes were bright, ”Then quickly bring a jar and let me try?”

”I don’t have any here... I’ll have to ask the Fox King. The Fox King should have a good amount reserved for the Imperial Palace. Qin Tian, you can try it; you’re bound to praise it more than our wine.”

”Send someone to the Fox King immediately and ask for ten jars of Meizi Wine. No matter the cost, I’ll buy them.”

At this moment, Qin Tian had no interest in drinking, only wishing quickly to procure something that could persuade the Immortal Jiu.

Yan Ruolan promptly wrote a letter and sent someone through the night to deliver it to the Fox King.

With Qin Tian’s current prestige and Yan Ruolan’s relationship with the Fox King, the Fox King was naturally eager to ’curry favor’ with Qin Tian, a new powerhouse on the Spiritual Domain Continent.

Initially, Qin Tian called for ten jars of wine; the Fox King sent fifty instead. It took 18 days for the round trip, during which Zhao Lanjin was fully prepared, waiting for Qin Tian’s final command.

”Wow, it smells incredible...”

When Qin Tian, Zhou Yang, and Xiao Zhuang saw the Meizi Wine enter the hall, each of them exclaimed, astonished at the fragrance of the wine.

”The Fox King said this was twenty-year vintage, and the wine is indeed precious,” Yan Ruolan remarked from the side.

Lin Yu said, ”Boss, you’re not seriously giving all this wine to that drunkard, are you? I think just one jar is enough. After all, it’s the Fox King’s kind gesture, and we should enjoy it personally.”

”Haha, your intentions are too obvious, Second Brother,” Xiao Zhuang couldn’t help but laugh.

”Let’s drink one jar first, and after that, we’ll visit the Immortal Jiu.”

Tempted by the aroma of the wine, Qin Tian decided to have one jar opened. Everyone present would share in it.

”Ah, what an aroma... What is this wine? Hey, Qin Tian, you’ve been hiding such fine wine and not bringing it out? That’s too selfish of you. I saved your life, you know!”

Before the first jar of wine was even opened by the servants, the Immortal Jiu had already caught the scent and arrived directly.

”Immortal, you really have a dog’s nose to have caught a whiff of this...” Lin Yu muttered, exasperated.

Now that Immortal Jiu was here, Qin Tian decided to be straightforward, ”Immortal, this wine is sourced from the Barbarian Clan, a twenty-year vintage. It is no ordinary wine and wasn’t easy to acquire. If you want to drink it, you’ll have to ask her.”

Saying this, Qin Tian pointed directly at Yan Ruolan, giving her a knowing wink.