"Oh! So that's how it is!"

"Prince Sai Lida has taken a fancy to that man's female companion!"

"To be noticed by Prince Sai Lida, that woman is really lucky!"

"That guy actually rejected Prince Sai Lida's invitation, truly unaware of the times. Now, it's not just his companion that will be taken away, he'll be kicked out himself. No woman has ever turned down Prince Sai Lida's invitation before!"

The guests all spoke with a look of realization, their gazes towards Jiang Chen full of schadenfreude.

Ying Zi frowned and said coldly, "Sorry, I don't want to be your female companion!"

Sai Lida was momentarily surprised, his eyes showing a look of disbelief—he was...rejected?

In this imperial palace, could it be that he, the prince, was turned down by someone?

In an instant, Sai Lida's expression turned grim!

"Prince Sai Lida, Mr. Jiang is..." Ge'er Kusi frowned and spoke again.

"Family Head Ge'er, please shut up!" Sai Lida glared coldly at Ge'er Kusi, then turned to Jiang Chen, "You have no invitation yet you sneak into the palace. I suspect you mean harm to my grandmother. Guards, seize them for me!"

Thud thud thud!

A squad of Royal Knights rushed in from outside, ready to capture Jiang Chen and his group.

"Stop!" Ge'er Kusi angrily shouted.

Buzz!

Ge'er Yan flashed and directly stood in front of the Royal Knights, exuding a powerful aura, staring intently at the royal guards.

Although he was now the heir of the Ge'er Family and represented the family at the Empress's birthday celebration, in his heart, the Long Yan Mercenary Corps was his true home. He would always remember he was a member of the Long Yan Mercenary Corps!

"Family Head Ge'er, are you planning to rebel?" Sai Lida's face turned furious, shouting angrily.

Clap clap clap!

A series of claps echoed as Jiang Chen applauded and sarcastically said, "First, there's enticement, then coercion, and finally outright action. In such a short time, you've put on quite the show, Sai Lida. It's a pity you don't go into acting!"

"Jiang Chen, don't think you can act recklessly just because you have some influence in the Flame Dragon. This is Y Country, this is the imperial palace, and you cannot act unruly here."

Sai Lida spoke righteously, "As someone from the Flame Dragon Kingdom, you sneak into the imperial palace without permission. I suspect you mean harm to my grandmother. Not only do I intend to capture you, but I will also lodge a protest with the Flame Dragon Kingdom. I want to see who gave you the nerve to sneak into my Y Country's palace!"

"Jiang Chen...this name sounds familiar!"

"Is it Chairman Jiang Chen of the Jiuzhou Group?!"

"The business tycoon from the Flame Dragon Kingdom?"

"So it's him! No wonder he dares to disrespect Prince Sai Lida. He has some backing, but this is Y Country. His little influence means nothing to Prince Sai Lida!"

The guests, having realized Jiang Chen's identity, started discussing fervently.

"What are you still standing there for? Capture them, anyone who obstructs will be treated as equally guilty!" Sai Lida glared at the Royal Knights and shouted angrily.

Swoosh!

Bi Li was the first to charge towards Jiang Chen, followed closely by a squad of Royal Knights.

Bang!

With a muffled sound, Bi Li flew backward, faster than he had charged forward.

Thud!

Thump!

Landing hard on the ground, Bi Li spat out a mouthful of blood and immediately passed out.

Bang bang bang!

A series of muffled sounds followed as the entire squad of Royal Knights was knocked to the ground.

"You dare to make a move? Family Head Ge'er, is your family committing full-blown treason?"

Sai Lida shouted angrily.

Ge'er Kusi frowned deeply, glanced at Jiang Chen, but said nothing.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh!

Knocking down the Royal Knights, Ge'er Yan, Yan Hu, and Ying Zi returned to Jiang Chen's side, forming a triangle formation around him.

Sai Lida's eyes suddenly lit up, he glanced at Jiang Chen's waist, retreated a few steps, and shouted, "Bold! How dare you make a move in the imperial palace? Guards! Arrest them! Resist, and it's a kill-on-sight order!"

"Wo Te?!"

"They actually dare to resist?!"

"Now they're finished! Even the Flame Dragon can't protect them!"

"The Ge'er Family is also finished. Ge'er Yan dared to help those Easterners fight in the palace, the Ge'er Family is doomed!"

The guests exclaimed in shock, looking at Jiang Chen and his group with disbelief. No one expected Yan Hu and the others would dare make a move here!

Kill-on-sight?

Just a moment ago, it was to capture them, and now it's become a kill-on-sight?!

Hearing Sai Lida's words, Jiang Chen's face slightly darkened, his eyes narrowed a bit as thoughts crept in his mind.

He didn't believe Sai Lida wanted to kill them out of humiliation; Sai Lida was consistently showing desire for Ying Zi, but now...

Suddenly, Jiang Chen recalled Sai Lida's gaze towards Ying Zi's chest, and that glint in his eyes when he looked at Jiang Chen's waist.

Looking down at his own waist, Jiang Chen's pupils contracted, he quickly raised his head to glare at Sai Lida with a hint of killing intent!

Due to the previous exchange's Qi Force impact, Jiang Chen's clothes fluttered, revealing a milky white jade stone at his waist.

It was the Saint Dragon Jade, namely the Qiong Gouyu!

In that instant, Jiang Chen suddenly understood.

Sai Lida's aim was never Ying Zi, but always the Qiong Gouyu that Ying Zi originally wore around her neck, and those who recognize this jade... are indeed few!

Swoosh swoosh swoosh!

Buzz Buzz!

As Sai Lida shouted, three elders appeared around Jiang Chen and his group, emanating an overpowering aura as they pressed down on Jiang Chen and his allies.

"Halt!"

A voice called out as a graceful figure quickly ran to Jiang Chen and his group's side.

Jiang Chen glanced at the newcomer, slightly surprised, it was Lu Shi, who they'd just clashed with yesterday!

"Miss Lu Shi!"

Cha'erhan and Sa Mo exclaimed, flashing to Lu Shi's side.

Buzz Buzz!

The two exuded a strong aura, blocking the overpowering aura of the three Y Country elders.

Lu Shi's Inner Qi was restrained and couldn't withstand the pressure from three Early Stage Venerable Realm experts!

The three elders seemed to recognize Cha'erhan, Sa Mo, and Lu Shi. Seeing the three approaching, they immediately withdrew their aura.

"Miss Lu Shi, what are you doing?" Sai Lida asked Lu Shi with a puzzled look.

Lu Shi spoke coldly, "Prince Sai Lida, without an invitation, you would get kicked out or captured. I don't have an invitation either; do you intend to capture me too?"

Sai Lida was taken aback, frowning as he looked at Lu Shi.

Then he cast a suspicious glance at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with deeper doubt.

Could it be that this Jiang Chen is connected to the Qi Sha Group?

That can't be possible!

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