It was midnight.
The hazy night enveloped the entire Heaven Dou City.
The streets were utterly silent.
Except for the occasional patrolling guards moving about.
Ordinary citizens had already entered dreamland.
Meanwhile, deep within the Imperial Palace.
In the Secret Chamber beneath the Crown Princes Palace.
It was brightly lit at this moment.
"Arms dealing still brings in money fast!"
"In just one day, one thousand revolver handguns, plus a quantity of bullets."
"We actually earned nearly two hundred million gold coin!"
"I estimate that even if I sold myself, I wouldn't be worth a fraction of this money."
"We hit the jackpot!"
Golden Crown looked at the Black Card in his hand and spoke excitedly.
With these two hundred million gold coin, he could now manufacture the even more powerful weapons recorded in the Encyclopedia of Firearms.
Especially the barrett anti-materiel rifle.
He had been yearning for it for a long time.
Qian Renxue saw Golden Crown's money-grubbing appearance.
She couldn't help but shake her head, covering her forehead.
Then she took out a Gold Card, stood up, and walked over to Golden Crown.
"This is for you."
Golden Crown looked at the Gold Card handed to him by Qian Renxue.
A trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes: "What is this? Could it be your private savings, and you want me to help you look after it."
"In your dreams."
Qian Renxue rolled her eyes.
"This is the invitation card for tomorrow's banquet."
Golden Crown scratched his head and asked, "What banquet?"
"Isn't this because Second Grandpa is pretending to be close to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family?"
"In order to let other forces know that the Heaven Dou Imperial Family will have a High-level Titled Douluo overseeing things from now on."
"So they specially held this banquet."
"The purpose is simply to show off."
"Imperial Family Banquets are usually not only high-standard, but also strictly confidential."
"To prevent people with malicious intentions from sneaking in."
"They specially produced this kind of Gold Card."
"Generally, only those invited by the Imperial Family can receive one."
"Look, are you and Second Grandpa going to attend?"
Golden Crown carefully examined the Gold Card, then asked, "Are you going to the banquet?"
"What do you think?"
"I am currently the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire."
"For such a high-standard banquet, I must attend."
Qian Renxue spread her hands helplessly.
In fact, she personally hated such banquets.
But who asked her current identity to be Xue Qinghe? Although she is the Crown Prince of a nation.
Yet, this position of Crown Prince is not stable.
The Old Emperor's suspicion.
The Second Prince and Third Prince are eyeing the position covetously.
Therefore, she must personally attend this kind of occasion no matter what.
Firstly, to meet new officials.
Secondly, to win over major forces.
To prevent these Sect forces from getting too close to the other princes.
Thirdly, naturally, to gather some intelligence.
Hearing that Qian Renxue was attending the banquet, Golden Crown smiled faintly: "Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must attend, then I, your good brother 'Xing Daorong', must naturally be present to escort you, lest someone plots against you."
Qian Renxue paused, and a slight smile curled up the corners of her mouth... The next day.
At sunset.
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Banquet Hall.
As a banquet hosted by the Imperial Family.
Its scale was extremely grand.
Under the preparation of hundreds of Palace Maids and guards.
The Banquet Hall was decorated lavishly.
Chandeliers made of various Luminous Pearls, Gems, and Crystals hung down from the high Dome.
Emitting light as bright as day.
Illuminating the great hall.
In the center of the great hall, a long Red Carpet was laid out.
It stretched from the entrance all the way to the Main Seat, where it finally ended.
The seats were neatly arranged.
All kinds of delicious delicacies cooked by the Imperial Chef were placed on the tables, served on Platters.
On the far right, there was also a Singing Stage.
Dancing Girls displayed their beautiful moves on it.
On the path leading to the Banquet Hall, various colorful flowers were placed on both sides.
The entire banquet, both inside and out, revealed just two words.
Extravagance!
As time passed.
The first to arrive was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong stepped down from the carriage.
Unlike previous times.
Today, there was a little girl in Ning Fengzhi's arms.
She was Ning Fengzhi's biological daughter, Ning Rongrong—who became the new Nine Colored Goddess in the original work!
Having inherited her father's perfect genes.
Although Ning Rongrong had not yet grown up, she was a small, beautifully carved beauty.
Ning Rongrong looked around curiously.
"Daddy, Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, what is this place?"
"What are we doing here?"
"This is the Imperial Family Banquet Hall." After Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, he instructed her slightly seriously: "Rongrong, later at the banquet, you are not allowed to be mischievous..."
Before he could finish his sentence.
Gu Rong quickly picked up Ning Rongrong and glanced at Ning Fengzhi reproachfully.
"Fengzhi, Rongrong is still so young, why are you so strict?"
Ning Fengzhi quickly explained: "Uncle Gu, I'm just afraid Rongrong might be rude at the banquet later. Besides, if you spoil Rongrong like this, what if she becomes spoiled? Right, Uncle Jian?"
Chen Xin, who was usually known for his coldness and indifference, spoke up: "I agree with Old Bone. Fengzhi, you too, it's just a banquet, why be so serious?"
"Even if Rongrong is rude or reckless, so what?"
"With me here, if anyone dares to criticize Rongrong, I will personally step in and teach them a lesson."
"Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Sword are the best."
The mischievous Ning Rongrong kissed Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo on the cheek, respectively.
Ning Fengzhi could only shake his head helplessly at this.
After handing the Gold Card to the inspecting guard.
The four people then entered the Banquet Hall.
Not long after.
Guests began arriving at the Banquet Hall one after another.
Imperial relatives, nobles, Sect powers, presidents of various academies, and so on... The last ones to arrive were Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, and Golden Crown, using the pseudonym 'Xing Daorong'.
The two of them stepped down from the carriage simultaneously.
Xue Qinghe was wearing a luxurious Crown Prince Outfit, a Gem Crown on his head, and slowly walked toward the Banquet Hall.
Golden Crown followed behind him.
Compared to Xue Qinghe, his attire was slightly more ordinary.
Simple Casual Wear.
And he wore a Golden Mask that covered half of his face.
As for Jin E, he stepped down from another carriage.
As the three entered the venue.
Everyone's eyes were focused on them.
Especially Jin E.
Because they all knew.
This banquet today was specially held by the Emperor for this Titled Douluo powerhouse.
But among them, there were also resentful gazes.
Such as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Not long ago, this Titled Douluo named Xingtian.
Killed Yu Yuanzhen, the Patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, along with dozens of Spirit Douluo.
Consequently, during this period, various forces have been eyeing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan covetously.
Fortunately, they have a deep foundation.
There are still several Spirit Douluo powerhouses overseeing things within the Clan.
This has temporarily stabilized the situation.
But due to the loss of a Titled Douluo powerhouse, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's right to speak instantly dropped significantly.
As most of the attendees had arrived.
The Old Emperor Xue Ye, finally, with the support of the Palace Maids.
Slowly came to the center of the Banquet Hall...
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