kvmb Chapter 188 The Northern Han Aristocratic Family
Chapter 188 The Northern Han Aristocratic Family
Chapter 188 The Northern Han Aristocratic Family
In recent years, the entire Power Ranking has undergone significant changes. Many veteran powerhouses have been removed from the list, while many new masters like Lin Fei have made their way onto it.
It can be said that the popularity ranking is the most volatile of the three lists: Dragon, Tiger, and Popularity. Someone who was ranked high last year may be completely wiped out and removed from the list the next year.
It is also possible that someone who was previously unknown could suddenly rise to a high position overnight, just like Lin Fei.
But no matter how the popularity rankings change, in recent years, the one who has always been at the top and ranked number one has always been only one name – “Dragon and Tiger Divine Physician” Liu Buhui.
No matter how the figures on the popularity rankings change, Liu Buhui's name is always at the top, seemingly unchanged. Even when Qin Zhongshan opened the Heavenly Gate and possessed the ability to contend with those at the Dharma Aspect realm, he still ranked below Liu Buhui, demonstrating just how terrifying this man was.
Now, this person who holds the top spot on the popularity chart is actually about to break through to the Dharma Aspect stage, and he even invited all the young people in the world to attend the ceremony. This truly surprised Lin Fei.
Just as the two were talking outside the hall, Chief Steward Wang came out from inside the hall: "Your Highnesses, His Majesty invites you in!"
Li Longqian snorted lightly, raised his head and puffed out his chest, and walked into the main hall first. Lin Fei nodded to Steward Wang before entering the hall.
Steward Wang smiled slightly at Lin Fei as a gesture of respect. For some reason, Lin Fei felt that Steward Wang was intentionally or unintentionally sending him a friendly message. He didn't know if this was his own thought or Emperor Li Yu's intention.
The two entered the main hall and bowed to Li Yu, who was sitting on the dragon throne.
"No need for formalities," Li Yu waved his hand and said to the two men, "I called you here today to discuss the Northern Han Heroes' Gathering."
"Father, I already told my elder brother about this when I came!" Li Longqian said as if he were showing off a treasure, as if he was afraid others wouldn't know that he was well-informed.
However, he didn't notice that when Li Yu was boasting about himself, Li Yu frowned slightly, and there was already a hint of displeasure in his eyes.
“Since you all already know, that’s all the better.” A flash of displeasure crossed Li Yu’s face, and he continued, “This gathering of heroes is being organized by the Northern Han royal family, with the twelve noble families also participating. The invitations they sent request that I send a member of the royal family to attend the ceremony.”
He stopped speaking at this point and looked at the two people below.
Lin Fei had already understood the Northern Han Kingdom's intentions. It seemed they wanted to use Liu Buhui's breakthrough to the Dharma Aspect realm, the opportunity presented by the number one on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, to showcase their national strength to the world. Naturally, the Southern Tang Kingdom, which faced the Northern Han Kingdom across the river, became their primary target.
Li Longqian still wore a confident smile, seemingly not taking the Northern Han Kingdom seriously at all. Lin Fei, on the other hand, frowned slightly, looking thoughtful.
Their performance was observed by Emperor Li Yu of Tang. Li Yu sighed inwardly, "This Qian'er is far inferior to Yuan'er. If we hadn't still been unsure of the reason for the Xuanyuan Sword's rampage, I think we wouldn't need to choose a successor."
Li Yu thought this to himself, but his face showed no change in expression. He said, "So this time, I plan to send the two of you to Northern Han together."
"Go together?" Li Longqian asked in surprise, "Father, it's just a matter of advancing from the Acupoint Realm to the Dharma Aspect Realm. Is it really necessary to make such a fuss? You're giving the Northern Han Kingdom too much face."
Lin Fei, however, discerned the deeper meaning in Li Yu's words. It seemed that Li Yu was also unwilling to let the position of crown prince remain undecided for so long, causing all the princes and ministers to harbor their own ambitions and yearn for change. However, he was unable to make up his mind for the time being, which was why he sent the two of them to the Northern Han Kingdom.
It seems this is also a test for the two of them. The people invited by Northern Han this time are all famous masters among the younger generation in the world. Only whoever can perform better in Northern Han and not be at a disadvantage when facing the heroes of the younger generation will be qualified to take over the position of crown prince.
Thinking of this, Lin Fei clasped his hands in a fist and said to Li Yu, "Your subject will certainly not disappoint Father Emperor. In front of the heroes of the world, I will never disgrace the Southern Tang royal family."
"Very good, you are also a figure on the list of influential people. Your father believes in your abilities." Li Yu nodded in satisfaction, then snorted coldly and said to Li Longqian, "You should learn more from your elder brother in the future, and don't be so impatient in everything!"
Li Longqian snorted softly, looking unconvinced.
Li Yu waved his hand: "Alright, those Northern Han envoys are already staying in the palace. Go and see them first. You will go with them to Northern Han this time."
"Yes, Father!" Lin Fei replied, and respectfully withdrew from the main hall.
As if afraid that Lin Fei would seize the initiative, Li Longqian hurriedly chased after him.
Inside the main hall, Emperor Li Yu of Tang sighed helplessly, rubbing his temples, looking quite troubled: "Chief Steward Wang, what do you think of these two lads?"
Chief Steward Wang replied, "His Highness is composed and has an extraordinary presence, reminiscent of the benevolent rulers of ancient times."
Li Yu glanced at Steward Wang and said as if joking, "It seems you have a high opinion of Yuan'er. Could it be that you've been secretly bribed by him?"
Steward Wang remained expressionless, bowed, and said, "This servant is merely stating the facts for the sake of the Southern Tang dynasty."
"I know that Yuan'er is much stronger than Qian'er," Li Yu sighed. "It's just that I'm a little worried about the Xuanyuan Sword. I went to see Master Hefeng for a divination a couple of days ago. He said that the clash of dragon energies caused this change. I don't know if it's true or not."
Steward Wang's eyes twitched a few times: "Forgive my bluntness, but I'm afraid that Taoist priest has ulterior motives."
"Fine, let's see how they perform this time!" Li Yu sighed. "With Yuan'er's abilities, I'm sure he'll make a big splash on this trip to Northern Han. If Qian'er surpasses him, it's fate, and I can't be blamed."
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Meanwhile, Lin Fei and Li Long secretly left the Golden Palace and headed towards the residence of the Northern Han envoys.
The envoys from the Northern Han were housed in the imperial palace, while the delegation sent to the Southern Tang was exceptionally large.
The Han family of Huaiyin, the Wei and Huo families of Pingyang, the Li family of Longxi, and the Ban family of Fufeng, along with the imperial Liu family, brought together half of the twelve prominent families of the Northern Han Dynasty in this envoy delegation.
As if afraid of being outmaneuvered by Lin Fei, Li Longqian ran ahead of Lin Fei, hoping to see the Northern Han envoy before him. However, he was stopped by two guards outside the courtyard.