Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1253: Chapter 1253: The Medicine King’s Invitation

Fengming Piaoxue caught up with Ling Xiao to deliver a message, which was, in fact, an invitation.

Because Medicine King Sun Ran had arrived in Crime City and planned to host a banquet at his residence, he extended invitations to Jackson Le Grandmaster and Fengming Piaoxue.

Strangely enough, Ling Xiao was also on the guest list, and Fengming Piaoxue had come specifically to hand over the invitation card to him.

”Medicine King Sun Ran’s invitation? Naturally, I won’t refuse.”

Ling Xiao glanced at the emerald-green invitation card, feeling a surge of excitement in his heart.

Medicine King Sun Ran was widely regarded as the most outstanding alchemist on the White Tiger Continent. No matter what his reason for inviting him might be, attending was a necessity.

Perhaps he might learn something from Sun Ran about the White Tiger Continent.

”That’s great. I was afraid your usual temperament might make you unwilling to go. But Ling Xiao, you’d better be cautious. Dan Qing and the Little Medicine King Ji Luoyu will almost certainly attend the banquet, and both of them hold quite a grudge against you.”

Fengming Piaoxue reminded him, ”Additionally, I suspect this banquet might have something to do with the Imperial Jade Seal you possess. If possible, bring Her Highness Moon Lady along. Her presence could ensure your safety.”

”No need.”

Ling Xiao shook his head.

His trump card wasn’t merely Moon Lady herself.

Rather, he feared the hosts might lay traps targeting Moon Lady at such a gathering. Hence, bringing her along was out of the question.

Going alone would make extricating himself easier.

”Anyway, I’ve said my piece. Be cautious tonight.”

Fengming Piaoxue knew Ling Xiao’s temperament well, so she didn’t press the point any further. Otherwise, this guy might even turn his irritation on her, leaving her to bear the blame.

”Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind.”

Ling Xiao cast a look at Fengming Piaoxue.

He wasn’t unaware that this woman harbored some feelings for him. Yet Ling Xiao wasn’t the sort to be frivolous in relationships, nor did he wish to hurt Fengming Piaoxue, which was why he avoided drawing closer to her.

Still, words of gratitude were necessary.

Upon returning to Yun Ya’s residence, Ling Xiao discovered that Princess Emma Ya Cloud had also received an invitation.

Thus, when evening came, the two of them set out together for Medicine King Sun Ran’s residence.

Medicine King Sun Ran had chosen to stay on a massive ship docked at the seaside upon arriving in Crime City.

The ship had journeyed from the White Tiger Continent and showcased advanced puppetry and mechanical techniques, far surpassing those of the Heavenly Dragon Continent and Divine Phoenix Continent in sophistication.

Even docked at sea, it offered unparalleled comfort.

In truth, this person simply didn’t think much of the city’s distinguished accommodations, considering them subpar.

Beholding the brilliantly illuminated giant vessel, Ling Xiao couldn’t help but feel a twinge of awe.

Yet even compared to the mechanical techniques of the White Tiger Continent, the steel ships conjured in his memories—or even the machinery capable of flight—seemed far more advanced.

Ling Xiao didn’t know which world these memories stemmed from, but they certainly described a place where puppetry and mechanical arts were extraordinarily developed.

The people there, however, seemed entirely unversed in cultivation.

Ling Xiao and Princess Emma Ya Cloud entered the ship on foot. With invitation cards in hand, they naturally encountered no resistance.

It appeared the banquet was being held right on the deck of this massive vessel.

The crowd consisted of many familiar faces, but there were plenty of strangers as well.

The moment Ling Xiao stepped aboard, countless gazes locked onto him.

Among these were hostile stares, but there were also expressions of surprise.

Seeing Ling Xiao undoubtedly raised questions in many people’s hearts.

In Crime City, Ling Xiao wasn’t as well-known as he was in the Heavenly Dragon Continent, so many wouldn’t extend him any courtesy.

Even though he had wiped out the Black Python Clan, angered Blue Wave Island, and crippled the One-eyed Pirate Group, it didn’t make him universally acknowledged.

That was because many people simply refused to believe such feats had been his doing.

In their eyes, Ling Xiao’s youth was his original sin.

Someone so young couldn’t possibly achieve such remarkable feats—it had to be deceit, an exaggerated boast.

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In a secluded corner onboard, Corpse Granny, Zhanɡ Tian De, and Representative Yan had gathered.

Perhaps the reason they felt emboldened to make an appearance was the presence of numerous distinguished figures in Crime City, leading them to believe Moon Lady wouldn’t dare act recklessly here.

”Representative Yan, didn’t you say you invited the Phoenix God Empire’s Marshal Raging Flames, Xiao Zhan, today? Where is he?”

Zhanɡ Tian De glanced at Ling Xiao and then lowered his voice. ”Don’t forget, we’re relying on Xiao Zhan to exact our revenge this time.”

Marshal Raging Flames Xiao Zhan!

One of the Thirteen Divine Generals in the Phoenix God Empire, a Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artist with formidable strength and a temperament as fierce and unyielding as his nickname suggested. Xiao Zhan was highly esteemed within the Empire.

While the Ten Great Phoenix Children represented the empire’s future, the Thirteen Divine Generals constituted its backbone.

Among these generals, Northern Territory King Ji Ning ranked near the top. Though Xiao Zhan ranked lower, his status as Prince Phoenix Mingqishan’s trusted aide meant he wielded considerable influence—greater, in fact, than Ji Ning.

”Haha, rest assured, Xiao Zhan will definitely show up. His personality strongly mirrors that of Prince Phoenix Mingqishan: domineering and tyrannical, he kills anyone who displeases him without hesitation. With the support of the Ice Phoenix Clan, he’s exceptionally formidable.”

Representative Yan chuckled. ”He’ll come today for sure, especially since Princess Emma Ya Cloud is here. You know, he fell head over heels for her at first sight and publicly declared that if anyone dared vie for her affection, he’d eliminate them!”

”No wonder. Haha, Ling Xiao is doomed this time. He’s gotten way too close to Princess Emma Ya Cloud, and Xiao Zhan surely won’t let him off easily.”

Zhanɡ Tian De sneered.

”I don’t care about whatever feud Xiao Zhan has with Ling Xiao. All I know is that tonight, I want to see Ling Xiao’s blood spilled on the spot. Once Xiao Zhan and Ling Xiao clash, we can move discreetly.”

Corpse Granny grinned maliciously.

Since her debut, she had never suffered such humiliation as she did that day—all thanks to Ling Xiao.

Though she feared Moon Lady, her desire for vengeance against Ling Xiao was overwhelming enough to ignore her apprehensions.

”We’ll leave it to you then, Corpse Granny. Among experts at surprise attacks and ambushes, you’re unparalleled.”

Representative Yan smiled.

”Relax, just leave it to this old woman.”

Corpse Granny’s cold laughter echoed, as if she could already envision Ling Xiao being struck down on the spot.

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At another corner, Dan Qing, Ji Luoyu, and their entourage had gathered. They were never without their admirers.

After all, the examination that day had been an internal test, and the results weren’t publicly disclosed. Other than those who had participated in the test, outsiders were completely unaware that Dan Qing and Ji Luoyu had lost to Ling Xiao.

The participants, of course, dared not speak out.

”Senior Brother Dan Qing, I could’ve sworn Ling Xiao had Three-headed Six-armed abilities or something. Why does Piaoxue seem so smitten with him? It’s honestly infuriating.”

Several individuals from Changle Immortal Island had arrived to support Dan Qing, one of whom observed Ling Xiao for a while before commenting disdainfully.

”He doesn’t have Three-headed Six-armed abilities, but a silver tongue he does possess. That mouth of his doesn’t just deceive naive women; apparently, even manages to bamboozle Jackson Le Grandmaster.”

Dan Qing remarked coldly.