Cao Qianyang and Long Mingyuan exchanged a glance, and both their eyes showed signs of indecision. Just as they reached out to grab their wine cups, the long-silent Lord of Chui Mountain Town, Duan Hong, finally spoke.

"If I am not mistaken, the Xing River that Lord Xia Hong mentioned should be what we Nine Towns call the Heng River. Great Xia, as an Outer Realm power, has wantonly encroached upon our Nine Towns' territory. Do you think a single banquet will gloss over these matters so easily? Lord Xia Hong, don't you think that's a bit too naive?"

As soon as Duan Hong spoke, Shangguan Yang immediately continued, "When did our war between Jin Mountain and Muyin come to the point where Great Xia could intervene? They decimated over two thousand of our Defensive Army soldiers and captured our Jin Mountain's Deputy Army Chief Shangguan Ning. Great Xia, for just arriving, is acting far too broadly!"

Qin Feng could no longer hold back at this point. He first cast an unfriendly glance at Murong Chui, then turned to Xia Hong and said, "My Wuchuan Town has had no enmity with Great Xia. Why did Lord Xia Hong unreasonably send troops to attack Fushan and detain two thousand of my Defensive Army soldiers from our town—couldn't I expect an explanation for this?"

As soon as Qin Feng finished speaking, he noticed that Murong Chui made a slight movement. He immediately turned to glare at Murong Chui, his tone extremely low as he said, "I admit, Great Xia's strength is indeed considerable, but given the great distance and high mountains, it won't always be possible for them to assist Muyin Town. I advise Lord Murong to speak and act cautiously!"

Murong Chui's body slightly stiffened, and a flash of anger passed across his face.

Just as he was about to speak, he was preempted by Xiahou Zhang.

"I forgot to tell everyone, Jiangxia allied with Great Xia before the war with Dajue Temple began, so Great Xia can't be considered an Outer Realm power anymore. Additionally, all the lands around Jinbi, Dragon River, and Hongguan Camp have been handed over to Great Xia Town by my Jiangxia, so Lord Duan's claim of wanton encroachment on Nine Towns' territory doesn't stand at all."

Upon hearing these words, a flush of crimson crept onto Duan Hong's face. He turned to glare at Xiahou Zhang, his pupils filled with fury.

Murong Chui also spoke, "Thank you, Lord Qin Feng, for the advice. My Muyin Town has also allied with Great Xia, grateful that they do not abandon us. Although the two places are far apart, upon learning that Wuchuan and Jin Mountain intended to destroy Muyin, Lord Xia Hong still sent troops to aid us. Murong Chui is sincerely grateful..."

Murong Chui continued, offering a slight bow to Xia Hong, his face full of gratitude, then turned to look at Shangguan Yang and Qin Feng, speaking in a deep voice, "Since you two do not consider the brotherhood of the Nine Towns, by what right do you blame me for seeking external aid? According to Lord Qin Feng, Wuchuan still intends to spare no effort to annihilate my Muyin in the future. If that's the case, don't expect Qin Yuan Yi and those two thousand others to return; once I return to Muyin, I'll order their execution."

Shoosh...

"Murong, you old bastard, do you dare?"

Qin Feng stood up with a slap and drew the longsword from his waist. The Wuchuan Army Chief Han Zhaohai beside him immediately followed suit, also drawing a large saber from his waist.

"Let's see if I dare!"

At this critical juncture, how could Murong Chui back down? He stood up abruptly and drew his longsword, laughing coldly without pause.

The three Xianyang Level experts burst forth suddenly, their momentum fully unleashed, causing the temperature around them to quickly rise and the entire round table to shake incessantly.

Qin Feng's expression was dark and cold, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at Murong Chui, his voice tremendously low, "Do you think you can still return to Muyin City?"

"Of course, I can return. I have long admired the Murong Family's Twelve Blood Scripture Skills, and after this great banquet ends, Xia Hong will be visiting Muyin City. I wonder if Lord Murong will welcome us?"

Xia Hong, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.

He clearly didn't release any aura, just spoke so plainly, yet Qin Feng and Han Zhaohai thought of something, and their momentum immediately diminished by a few degrees.

"I was out of line, making a fool of myself in front of Lord Xia Hong!"

Murong Chui immediately withdrew his momentum, first apologizing to Xia Hong for his misconduct, then continued with a smile, "Of course it's no bother. Thanks to Lord Xia Hong's righteous troops, once in Muyin City, Murong Chui will personally present the Twelve Blood Scripture Skills with both hands!"

Qin Feng's expression instantly turned extremely grim upon hearing the harmonious exchange between the two.

He suddenly turned his head to look at the nearby Shangguan Yang and Yang Zhun, noticing their deliberate avoidance of his eyes, and his face grew even darker.

"With Lord Xia Hong's sincere hospitality, what talk of honoring or not honoring? Bashang was only just destroyed by Dajue Temple, and now Great Xia comes to replenish the Nine Towns' reputation. Yangqu Town is willing to be on good terms with Great Xia, and I, Cao, will drink first in salute. Lord Xia Hong, please!"

"Dragon Valley Town shares this sentiment, Lord Xia Hong, please!"

Seeing the accusations from Jin Mountain, Wuchuan, and Chui Mountain Towns being resolved by Xiahou Zhang and Murong Chui without needing Xia Hong to step in, Cao Qianyang and Long Mingyuan finally saw the situation clearly and directly raised their wine cups to Xia Hong, draining them in one go.

"Another town for Moao Mountain, Yang is thoroughly welcoming!"

Following the two, Yang Zhun also relented.

Five of the Eight Towns had already relented, and the Lords of the remaining Jin Mountain, Wuchuan, and Chui Mountain Towns, looking as unpleasant as they did, knew they couldn't stop Great Xia.

"Since Great Xia is eager to join the Nine Towns, of course, I won't hinder it. However, time will tell. Just hope Great Xia doesn't end up like the next Dajue Temple."

"I also welcome Great Xia on behalf of Wuchuan, just hoping Great Xia won't secretly annex towns under the guise of aiding them. Lord Shangguan is right, time will tell, and Wuchuan will quietly observe Great Xia's actions!"

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