World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 96 - 96 92 An Audience with the King!

96: Chapter 92: An Audience with the King!

(1 update) 96: Chapter 92: An Audience with the King!

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I’m now last on the new book’s monthly ticket rankings, desperately begging for my brothers to help me out, tears running!

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When Suo Lun arrived, he didn’t expect Zhi Li would actually betroth Zhi Ning to himself.

And from the first glance at Zhi Li, Suo Lun knew he meant what he said.

Even if he didn’t stand on the side of the enemy, Zhi Li was undoubtedly a charismatic sovereign, a future King of vision and grandeur.

All he had to do was nod, and the immense pressure on him would dissipate in an instant, transforming him into royalty by marriage.

The brother-in-law of the future King, coupled with being the future Prime Minister, sounded genuinely full of infinite temptation.

As for Zhi Ning, Suo Lun was sure that as long as Zhi Li decided, she would certainly not object, no matter how much she hated him.

Because for the sake of her brother’s throne, Zhi Ning could give up everything.

Zhi Li said, “Of course, being the playboy that you are, you should easily discern the complex feelings Zhi Ning harbors for you.

That extreme hatred, along with a slight tremor within her heart.”

Suo Lun remained silent throughout.

Zhi Li didn’t press further, simply bowing his head to drink and eat.

“Why would you be willing to do this?” Suo Lun asked.

Zhi Li answered, “I am desperate for talent; I need Tianshui City, and more importantly, I need you.”

Suo Lun frowned, picked up the jug, poured himself a full cup, and gulped it down before he was about to speak.

Zhi Li said, “Before you speak, please let me say one thing.”

“You may speak,” Suo Lun replied.

Zhi Li said, “You should know that once you refuse me, you become my enemy, and once someone becomes my enemy, I will annihilate them both mentally and physically.”

Suo Lun nodded.

Zhi Li added, “You should also know that even if you successfully inherit the position of City Lord of Tianshui City, you won’t gain Tianshui City.

No matter from which angle, Tianshui City won’t be yours.”

Suo Lun nodded and said, “I am aware.

To obtain Tianshui City, there’s only one way, to take it by force, not through someone’s benevolence.”

“By saying that, you’ve made me desire you more,” Zhi Li said with a touch of sorrow furrowing his brows.

“You should know, I really don’t want to kill you.

I don’t want you to become my enemy.

I truly need someone like you…

someone with a strategic vision and a steadfast heart.”

Suo Lun drank another full cup of wine and said with the courage that came from alcohol, “Prince Zhi Li, Tianshui City is the foundation that the Suo family has built over centuries; I cannot let it collapse in my hands.

So, I apologize!”

Zhi Li painfully closed his eyes, then exhaled deeply twice to clear the pent-up air in his chest.

“Haha…” Then, he laughed heartily and said, “If that’s the case, today, let’s just talk about romance, drink, eat meat, play with women, and once we walk out this door, we’ll continue to be enemies.”

After finishing his cup of wine, he violently tore open Wu Xiuxiu’s blouse and bit down on her delicate breast.

It seemed he wanted to vent, to bite down hard, but ultimately in his essence, he couldn’t muster the will to harm such beauty.

While Suo Lun, toasting from afar with his cup, drank it down in one gulp.

…

In Heavenly Water Main City, Suo Hanyi became the true savior, emerging as the War God in the hearts of numerous soldiers.

Ten thousand against thirty thousand, he repelled the enemy’s several waves of attacks.

In the end, he led four thousand elites to shatter an enemy force of over twenty thousand.

Many had thought the battle would last ten days or half a month, but it was won in just one day.

Everyone who looked at Suo Hanyi did so with fervent worship.

Be it the civilians of Tianshui City or the soldiers of the army, everyone regarded Suo Hanyi as the supreme leader, their highest sovereign.

Suddenly, a thought surged in Suo Hanyi’s mind: Why couldn’t he be the master of Tianshui City?

He was so powerful, becoming a Samurai by his twenties, a feat that ranked him among the best in the Rage Wave Kingdom.

His military genius shone brightly, triumphing over an enemy twenty thousand strong with just four thousand.

Being so exceptional, why couldn’t he be the master of Tianshui City?

Why should Suo Lun, that good-for-nothing, who only knew how to bring ruin and waste the family fortune, be the Lord of Tianshui City?

Was it simply because of his better birth?

Because he was the biological son of his adoptive father?

If he became the head of the Suo family, if he became the Lord of Tianshui City, wouldn’t that make Tianshui City even more powerful?

Moreover, the high-ranking samurai lords wouldn’t dare to rebel.

At this moment, he was lying in bed, lost in thought, while his wife Yang Hongyi was sitting in front of the mirror, taking down her hairpin.

“Alas, I wonder how Suo Lun and Ning Bing are doing?

Did the exam go smoothly?” Yang Hongyi said, “Big brother, now that we have repelled the rebels, we should quickly send someone to bring Suo Lun and Ning Bing here.

Tianshui City can’t go without a ruler for such a long time.”

The temples of Suo Hanyi’s forehead suddenly throbbed violently, and he said in a rage, “Why do you always side with that wastrel?

What merits or abilities does he have that he should just take Tianshui City and become its master?”

Upon hearing this, Yang Hongyi turned around and looked at her husband Suo Hanyi with utter disbelief, as if she no longer recognized the man he had become.

After all, Tianshui City had always belonged to Suo Lun, could there even be any disagreement on this point?

Hurriedly trying to explain, Suo Hanyi said, “What I mean is, Tianshui City was preserved with the blood of countless brothers; we can’t let that wastrel Suo Lun just squander it away.”

Yang Hongyi spoke quietly, “Big brother, don’t forget that it was our adoptive father who raised us.

The Suo family has shown us kindness as deep as the oceans and as high as the heavens.”

Suo Hanyi’s facial muscles twitched, but he said no more.

At this time, a hundred miles away, in the camp of the rebellious high-ranking samurai lords, a graceful woman shrouded in a black cloak entered the rebel camp, guarded by dozens of masters.

…

When Suo Lun left Prince Zhi Li’s Mansion, he was almost drunk, still supported onto the carriage by Ye Jingyu.

After returning home, seeing Suo Ningbing still sitting under the candlelight waiting, her stunning face wearing a smile, as if filled with anticipation.

“Why aren’t you sleeping?” Suo Lun asked softly.

“Why have you been drinking?” Suo Ningbing chided, “I’ll go make you a bowl of sobering soup.”

“No need, I’m not drunk,” Suo Lun said, “What were you just thinking about that made you so happy?”

Suo Ningbing replied, “After you inherit the title of City Lord of Tianshui City, we can return to Tianshui City, our true home.

Just thinking about it makes me happy.

Although we have lived in the Royal City for seven years, I still can’t get used to it here.”

Then, Suo Ningbing continued, “I just received news from Tianshui City.

Nineteen high-ranking samurai lords have rebelled, and thirty thousand rebels have besieged Tianshui City.

As a result, in just one day, elder brother crushed them in defeat, and now the crisis of the besieged Tianshui City is resolved.

And you are about to successfully inherit the position of City Lord.

The three of us siblings have finally not let down our father’s expectations and haven’t lost the Suo family’s century-old foundation.”

Suo Lun was taken aback for a moment, thirty thousand rebels against ten thousand, and Suo Hanyi had managed to turn the tide and defeat the rebels in a single day, lifting the siege.

His righteous brother was truly formidable in military matters.

After hesitating for a moment, Suo Lun said, “Sister, not to dampen your spirits, but Suo Hanyi might not welcome us back right now.”

“Stop talking nonsense,” Suo Ningbing said.

“Although elder brother has been harsh with you, he is wholeheartedly protecting our family.

Let me tell you, once we’re in Tianshui City, even if you are the City Lord, you must respect elder brother and treat him as you would your own brother, otherwise…”

“Otherwise what?” Suo Lun teased.

“Otherwise I’ll be unhappy and pull your ears,” Suo Ningbing stretched out her hand and gently tugged at Suo Lun’s ear.

Taking advantage of his tipsiness, Suo Lun grabbed her hand and attempted to pull her into his embrace.

Suo Ningbing quickly jumped away, scolding him, “You’re getting bolder.

If someone saw us, I couldn’t face living.”

Then she gave him a reproachful look and said, “You seem honest, but you’re actually very naughty.

Alright, go to sleep early, tomorrow you have to enter the palace to meet the King.”

…

By noon the next day, Suo Lun, dressed in new brocade robes, entered the palace with eight other students from the Royal City Academy to meet the King and receive the noble samurai medal granted by the King.

Yes, eight.

The mysterious Duke’s daughter, Turing Duo, was still absent.

Suo Lun was astonished; even for the King’s medal award, she wasn’t present, which was quite a statement.

As if seeing the confusion of everyone else, Zhimin said, “Miss Turing is on a secret mission, so her noble samurai medal was granted in advance.”

So it was; Turing Duo had quite the background.

As the current beauty queen of the Royal City Academy, Suo Lun had yet to see her.

Of course, he also hadn’t seen the previous beauty queen, Gui Qinshao, who was now effectively his fiancée.

And, barring any surprises, the two were to be married within a few months, whether Suo Lun was willing or not.

Suo Lun even felt that his journey to Linhai City to fetch Gui Qinshao would happen sooner than expected.

Guided by an eunuch, Suo Lun entered the palace of the Rage Wave Kingdom.

This palace was bigger than Earth’s Forbidden City, but not as lavish; the palaces here were solemn and august without appearing flamboyant.

The dominating color scheme of the entire structure was of dark tones, exuding an oppressive solemnity.

This also reflected the imposing nature of the Rage Wave Kingdom.

Though the palace was vast, there weren’t many buildings, and each palace was incredibly grand.

Spaces between palaces were more often wide squares than anything else.

Tall dragon pillars were everywhere, each exceeding the height of the palaces, symbolizing the supreme and uncontested divine status of dragons in this world.

The eunuch led Suo Lun and the other nine to a palace and said, “Wait here.”

Then, Suo Lun and the others waited in silent reverence, making no sound.

For others, receiving the noble samurai medal was merely an honor.

For Suo Lun, it was not only the medal but also the ennoblement and accession to the position of City Lord of Tianshui.

For this position, he had risked his life, even having a life-and-death struggle with Zhi Ning.

Not only did he nearly lose his sight, but he almost lost his life as well.

So at this final step, Suo Lun was still somewhat nervous.

“His Majesty has arrived!” an eunuch called out loudly.

Then, a figure walked in, the ruler of the Rage Wave Kingdom, one of the five dominant warlords of the world, King Quo Bian.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the palace became heavy and intense.